Chapter 402: Married Couple Together

Outside the bridal chamber, Lu Luo and Ziyuan pressed their heads against the window, wearing mischievous smiles.

Xiao Huan looked at them with displeasure. “Hey, how can you two eavesdrop like that?”

Ziyuan curled her lips. “We’re not eavesdropping. The Princess Consort told us to record everything. How can we not listen?”

Before Xiao Ming’s wedding, Consort Zhen had specially brought Ziyuan and Lu Luo into the palace and told them to keep track of these things — to calculate the time of the Princess Consort’s pregnancy.

After all, palace eunuchs recorded the intimate times between the Emperor and consorts.

“Really?” Xiao Huan timidly glanced inside, seeing flickering candlelight and two shadowy figures. Curious, and hearing Ziyuan and Lu Luo, she pressed her ear to the door.

Ziyuan patted Xiao Huan’s shoulder. “We can listen, but you can’t. That’s disrespectful. If the matrons find out, you’ll be reported to the Princess Consort.”

Xiao Huan turned pale and gasped.

“But don’t worry. We have the Princess Consort’s order. Since we’re sisters, think of it as helping us,” Ziyuan teased. If the maid had been caught, she’d have been punished.

Ziyuan wanted to build a good relationship with Xiao Huan. They would all live in the same courtyard soon and needed to get along.

“Hehe, thanks. I’m Xiao Huan. What about you?” Xiao Huan smiled happily.

Before at the Fei family, she only served Feiyue’er alone and had no friends. Now, with Ziyuan and Lu Luo’s kindness, she felt warmly towards them.

“I’m Ziyuan, and she’s Lu Luo,” Ziyuan said with a smile.

While the three were greeting each other, the candlelight inside suddenly went out. The three were startled and all pressed against the window again.

Soon, sounds came from inside that made their faces flush.

Ziyuan and Lu Luo quietly laughed, while Xiao Huan looked confused. “What are those sounds?”

“You’ll understand later,” Ziyuan and Lu Luo exchanged a mischievous look.

The next morning, Xiao Ming was the first to leave the bridal chamber.

Looking up, he saw the three maids wrapped in blankets sleeping at the door.

Seeing this, Xiao Ming was a little annoyed — these three must have been eavesdropping all night.

His leaving woke them up. Ziyuan and Lu Luo stood smiling and said, “Your Highness.”

Xiao Huan shyly called, “Your Highness.”

“The Princess Consort is awake. Go serve her. Later, the Prince and Princess Consort will return to the palace,” Xiao Ming said.

The last part of the wedding was to go back to the palace and kneel before the Emperor and Empress. After that, the wedding would be complete.

The three nodded and entered the bridal chamber.

Feiyue’er had already gotten up, dressed in her underwear, looking at herself in the mirror with a smile and a hint of worry.

Ziyuan and Lu Luo immediately went to the bed and noticed the white silk sheets stained with a bit of blood.

They exchanged a glance and smiled.

Feiyue’er noticed their looks and blushed. Before marrying, palace matrons had warned her about these “cloud and rain” matters, fearing that girls might unknowingly struggle and hurt the prince.

She was not ignorant but still found it embarrassing.

Xiao Huan also saw what Ziyuan and Lu Luo held and smiled softly. “Is the Princess Consort going to have a little prince soon?”

“Stop joking! Ten months of pregnancy — how can she have a son so soon?” Feiyue’er rolled her eyes.

Xiao Ming was not ugly and had excellent character. After last night’s closeness, she was slowly accepting her new role.

After all, who among Fei family daughters controlled their own fate? Having a good husband was already a blessing.

After tidying the bed, Xiao Huan brought hot water for Feiyue’er to wash and also brought the wedding outfit for the palace visit.

By late morning, both were ready and rode sedan chairs to the palace.

Sitting in the sedan, Xiao Ming looked at Feiyue’er. In the bright light, she looked even more beautiful. He was satisfied with his new Princess Consort — a perfect political marriage.

“What are you looking at, Your Highness?” Feiyue’er asked, unable to hide his gaze.

“I’m looking at you. To have such a beauty, what more could I ask for?” Xiao Ming said casually. Last night’s intimacy had brought them closer.

Feiyue’er smiled, “They say you’re a mighty hero, but you’re quite the smooth talker.”

“You’re wrong, my lady. That’s my sincere praise,” Xiao Ming joked.

Life in the Great Yu Empire was dull. Having someone to share it with, especially a beauty, meant endless topics to talk about.

Feiyue’er was pleased. Being praised by her husband made her happy.

Xiao Ming had none of the usual prince’s airs. She found it easy to be with him, never fearing he’d suddenly explode over a word.

Her sister often cried about being scolded by the Crown Prince over small quarrels. That was why Feiyue’er worried.

After giggling, Feiyue’er relaxed and asked about Qingzhou.

Learning the newspaper reports were true, she looked forward with hope.

They chatted all the way until they reached the palace.

Together they got out and went to the Jade Water Pavilion to see Xiao Wenxuan, Empress Zhao, and Consort Zhen.

“Prince Qi is truly lucky. Feiyue’er is even more beautiful than her sister. Now, you and the Crown Prince are family — you brothers should care for each other,” Empress Zhao said shrewdly.

“Yes, Your Majesty,” Xiao Ming bowed.

Xiao Wenxuan said, “Ming’er, for your wedding, the Empress and I have prepared a grand gift.”

He signaled Feng Deshui, who smiled and handed Xiao Ming the gift list.

Looking at it, Xiao Ming smiled broadly. “Thank you, Father and Empress.”

Xiao Wenxuan nodded. “The Empress and I won’t stay long. Spend more time with your mother consort before we go.”

They left together.

After the wedding ceremony, both Xiao Ming and Feiyue’er breathed easier.

Consort Zhen grabbed Feiyue’er’s hand and said, “A fine young lady you are. Ming’er, treat her well and soon have a little prince.”

Consort Zhen looked at Feiyue’er with affection, making her a little shy.