Marquis Wuyang lay on the Arhat Bed in the outer study.
He was tired, but even with his eyes closed, he could not sleep. A ball of fire seemed to burn in his chest, heating his entire body and leaving his mouth and throat parched.
He propped himself up and picked up a cup of cold tea left on the table from yesterday.
After drinking it, Marquis Wuyang felt a little better. He rubbed his eyes, and the Hotan jade brush washer on the desk reflected a pair of bloodshot eyes.
What is happening to me?
While Marquis Wuyang was puzzling over this, the study door suddenly opened. Gao Shan, her eyes closed and her mind muddled, was helped inside by a young maid.
"Hmm?" Marquis Wuyang made a questioning sound through his nose.
"Marquis?" Gao Shan opened her eyes. Once she saw who was in the outer study, she spat at the young maid. "Why did you bring me to the outer study?! Such a lack of manners! Drag her out and beat her to death!"
Flustered, the young maid immediately dropped to her knees and kowtowed. "Spare me, Heir Apparent's Wife! I only just arrived. I don't know my way around or understand the rules. Please spare me, Heir Apparent's Wife!"
Marquis Wuyang waved a hand. "Forget it. Today is a joyous occasion, so I won't hold it against you. Hurry and help the Heir Apparent's Wife back to the inner courtyard to rest."
As he spoke, Marquis Wuyang glanced at Gao Shan.
When Gao Shan turned to leave, she flicked her handkerchief behind her twice.
Marquis Wuyang's lips curled into a smile.
No wonder this heat was so unbearable. This little tormentor had secretly tampered with something!
*I knew it. After being busy all night, how could