"I'm tired..."
"Wasn't I going to handle whatever comes up this afternoon? If you want to sleep, then go ahead."
After lunch, Ye Qinglian's brows and eyes showed a trace of fatigue. She yawned.
Lately, she had not only been eating more, but also feeling sleepy all the time. She needed to sleep at night and in the afternoon, yet still felt as if she could never get enough rest...
She had also dumped all the work on Chu Ning, so she felt somewhat guilty about it.
But according to Chu Ning, married couples should not be so formal with each other. Still, they were not actually husband and wife...
"No need. I'll take a short nap. Xiao Bing, come wake me later. If things aren't too busy, I can handle them after that."
Xiao Bing carried the dishes out to clean up, while Chu Ning immediately helped Ye Qinglian to the bed.
"I can accompany you while you eat and drink, and even while you sleep. If that's what Qinglian wants, I'll move in right away!"
Ye Qinglian rolled her eyes and shot Chu Ning a glance. That was simply impossible.
Still, Ye Qinglian reminded him, "Normally, what happens in the imperial palace doesn't matter. I'm here, and Elder Fang won't be too harsh with you. But if you leave the palace, don't..."
Don't go boasting that you're some transcendent expert. What if someone beats you up? By the time I get there to save you, it'll be too late.
"At least let Xiao Bing accompany you. Xiao Bing can deal with most of the trouble within the imperial city. Even if she can't..."
"All right, I know."
Chu Ning smiled as he helped Ye Qinglian remove her Dragon Robe and settle down.
"There's nothing to worry about. Rest