Although Qian Renxue had looked forward to this for more than a decade, now that she suddenly had to face it, she felt a little frightened instead.
After all, she had heard Mama Dong'er say that Brother Ling's physique was outrageously monstrous, and it was best not to face him alone.
So Qian Renxue wanted to call Zhao Ling to a halt. She wanted to say she was not ready yet.
But before she could speak, Zhao Ling claimed her red lips in a domineering kiss.
Qian Renxue instantly felt her mind go blank. She stopped struggling and let Zhao Ling carry her into his room...
When Qian Renxue woke several days later and saw Zhao Ling watching her teasingly, she rolled her eyes at him in annoyance.
"You beast... You even said you were afraid Xue'er's grandfather and father would be unhappy.
"But when you were tormenting Xue'er, you didn't know the slightest thing about cherishing a delicate flower."
Zhao Ling rubbed his nose awkwardly, drew her into his arms, and kissed her forehead.
"I couldn't help it. My Xue'er is too beautiful. A beast like me just couldn't control himself."
"Oh, stop it..." Qian Renxue shot Zhao Ling a look with her beautiful eyes, then asked, "How many days has it been since Xue'er came here?"
"Hmm... I think this is the fourth day. Why?" Zhao Ling asked in confusion.
"What? The fourth day??? Xue'er has to hurry back to the Crown Prince's Residence. If I miss morning court for several days in a row, I'm afraid I won't be able to keep it hidden."
Qian Renxue immediately tried to rise from Zhao Ling's embrace, but he held her firmly in his arms and gently reassured her.
"Don't worry. I already sent word to that old fellow Xue