Tang Zhuyun: "... If I deny it, I'll be afraid the Emperor will execute my entire family."
"I wasn't talking about marriage," the Prince of Jin said, his gaze burning into her. "I was saying you have feelings for me... You won't deny it tomorrow, will you?"
Tang Zhuyun: "Really? Did I say that? Your Highness has had too much to drink."
The Prince of Jin's expression changed instantly.
Tang Zhuyun: "Alright, I was just teasing you. What's there to be ashamed of?"
She's not made of wood.
"I don't want to let you go," said the Prince of Jin. "You little fox, you turn on me the fastest."
So you've become a vixen? Thanks!
At the very least, they must be beautiful.
Tang Zhuyun said, "Your Highness, others cause trouble when they're drunk, but you become a chatterbox when you're drunk?"
She poured a cup of iced tea and pushed it towards Prince of Jin: "Drink this and go back to sleep."
The Prince of Jin reached out and grasped her hand along with the teacup.
Just as Tang Zhuyun was about to speak, she saw that the Prince of Jin's face had turned as red as a monkey's bottom.
Good heavens, she didn't even blush, what's wrong with him?
It made it seem like she had sexually assaulted him...
"I'm a little hot," the Prince of Jin said, probably feeling the burning sensation on his face.
"If you get hot, you can go back and take a shower, but please don't go to the pleasure boat again."
Prince of Jin: "... The only time I acted foolishly was when I met you."
What I thought was a calamity turned out to be a blessing.
The Prince of Jin stroked her fair and smooth hand and said, "A-Yun, there are still more than two months before I can marry you. It's too hard to wait."
Tang Zhuyun, oblivious to his feelings, said, "Your Highness, you didn't have me for the past twenty years, and you still made it through, didn't you?"
The Prince of Jin: "Because I've already tasted the sweetness."
Tang Zhuyun: Are you alright?
"Alright, go back to sleep, stop making small talk." Tang Zhuyun yawned again. "I'm tired too. I have to go to the Xue Family tomorrow, there are so many people, my head hurts."
The Prince of Jin stood up reluctantly.
"By the way, take good care of Yanran." Tang Zhuyun was worried.
The Prince of Jin nodded, but still wouldn't give up, he asked, "The medicine in your medicine chest, is it really...?"
Tang Zhuyun: "Your Highness is still thinking about it and waiting for a response? Then I'll give it to you!"
Prince of Jin: "... Why are you bringing that kind of medicine to the Xue Family?"
"Sister -Xue Family just gave birth to her second son and is breastfeeding him herself. I was thinking that she might need help in case!"
The Xue Family's sons in this generation were named "A Family of Loyal and Righteous Men" and "Benevolence, Righteousness, and Propriety." The third aunt looks young, so maybe she can give birth to "Wisdom and Trust," making a total of nine brothers.
Seeing her about to open the medicine chest, the Prince of Jin gritted his teeth and said, "I don't want to!"
She always has so many weird medications, can't she just be normal?
"Take Nanxing with you," said the Prince of Jin.
"No, Nanxing needs to stay and help take care of the two children."
"I can take care of her. I'm not comfortable letting her go with me."
"Okay then."
"Remember to eat on time, don't be stubborn, and don't wrong yourself," said the Prince of Jin. "The Xue Family family has a lot of influence; we can't always indulge them."
"Okay, I've got it."
Tang Zhuyun felt her Zidu starting to droop.
Are you done?
The Prince of Jin stated that there was no such thing.
He pulled a purse from his sleeve and gave it to her. "Here you go."
"What? Silver?" Tang Zhuyun asked with a grin as she took it.
I felt less sleepy instantly.
After she opened her purse, she exclaimed in surprise, "What?"
As big as the pearls he gave her, multicolored, shaped like flowers... Is this candy?
"They were made in the palace," said Prince of Jin. "I saw them once before, and thinking you might like them, I had some sent to the palace."
Or perhaps he felt she needed it.
Who wouldn't feel wonderful to be cared for and treated with sincerity?
Tang Zhuyun picked up a piece of candy, popped it into her mouth, savored the taste, and nodded, "Delicious!"
Its sweet flavor, tinged with a subtle floral aroma, slowly unfolds in the mouth, satisfying the taste buds...
It must have been the brainstorming and research of the imperial chefs in the imperial kitchen.
They are professionals, and they have the best ingredients, so their products are bound to be exquisite.
Tang Mingfan and Prince of Jin's admiration for her cooking skills stemmed largely from novelty, but it later evolved into pride in their own family.
She made delicious home-style dishes.
Those dishes meticulously researched and prepared by the imperial chefs are truly exquisite.
If given the chance, she would very much like to visit the imperial kitchen and sample the food.
The Prince of Jin said, "I'd like to try some too."
"Here you go." Tang Zhuyun pushed the purse towards him.
The Prince of Jin did not make a move, but simply watched her with a smile.
Tang Zhuyun: "..."
Looking back at her two sleeping children, she grabbed a piece of candy like a thief and quickly shoved it into his mouth, then heard the sound of the hard candy hitting his teeth.
Prince of Jin: "..."
"Eat and then leave," Tang Zhuyun said fiercely.
She still needs to wash and groom herself; what time of day is this?
The Prince of Jin had just finished chewing the hard candy, crunching away, when he heard those words and immediately regretted it.
If I had known, he should have kept it in his mouth!
However, there's no going back; the candy, bitten into tiny pieces, was gone in no time...
The Prince of Jin didn't want to leave and kept moving forward, saying, "I want to try the flavor you're eating."
Tang Zhuyun had just eaten a yellow piece, but he was given a red one instead.
Tang Zhuyun: "Pah, shameless! Gone!"
She swallowed the candy, then stuck out her tongue. "It's really gone."
You idiot, you think you can flirt with me?
You're already eyeing the pot before even putting the bowl in the bowl?
The Prince of Jin was stunned, looking at the purse and then at her.
He just wanted to eat another piece to buy time; he didn't intend to take advantage of her.
But she reminded him!
I don't mind.
The Prince of Jin's eyes shone brightly, like thousands of pear blossoms in full bloom, a smile playing on his lips, and he suddenly leaned down and pressed down on him.
Tang Zhuyun slumped down, sliding off the chair and landing on her bottom.
Prince of Jin: "..."
He reached out and pulled her up, both amused and exasperated. "The ground is cold, get up."
Tang Zhuyun: "No taking advantage of me, or I'll beat you to a pulp with my fists the size of sandbags, you know?"
She shook her small fist.
The Prince of Jin of Jin chuckled, "What a huge sandbag!"
Taking the opportunity, Tang Zhuyun poured out her heart. "It's true that we live under the same roof, and it's true that I'm attracted to you, but you can't be too forward."
They haven't even held hands yet, and they're already thinking about kissing?
The Prince of Jin pulled her up. "Waiting for you to take the initiative would probably take forever."
"A-Yun," he pressed her down into a chair, "Don't let me wait until my hair is gray and my teeth are loose..."
"Then eat more black sesame seeds, and rinse your mouth and brush your teeth after meals."
"I'm afraid that by then we won't be able to have a daughter," said the Prince of Jin.
It's okay, you're sick, I have the cure.
However, Tang Zhuyun didn't dare to say it aloud, as that would be too provocative for the man.
She used a combination of coaxing, deception, and intimidation, and after much effort, she finally managed to coax the Prince of Jin away, and breathed a sigh of relief.
Lying in bed, thinking of Prince of Jin's simple-minded appearance, Tang Zhuyun couldn't help but chuckle.
What an idiot.
Oh dear, I forgot to tell him he's not allowed to climb over the Xue Family's wall, to avoid any conflict.
Probably not, since I told him he'd be back in two or three days...