“How can that be? As the lady of the house, if I sleep until midday, wouldn’t the servants laugh at me?”
“Let’s see who dares,” he threatened calmly, then began nibbling her earlobe.
Ning Wanwan trembled, recalling Si Zhan’s tormenting her all night.
She couldn’t tell where his supposedly frail constitution was; he was so vigorous that it made her somewhat afraid.
Even now, her body hadn’t fully recovered, and she felt timid. She tried to dodge and gently pushed, “Stop it, there are people outside.”
Si Zhan ignored her, pulling her back into his embrace, stating, “For these three days, you are mine. You don’t need to see anyone.” His smiling face pressed down again.
This reminded her of something. She hurriedly pushed Si Zhan away, panicking, “Oh no, didn’t we need to go to the palace to pay respects and serve tea today? It’s too late!”
Si Zhan gently touched her nose, comforting her, “Don’t worry, my imperial brother permitted us to delay our palace visit until the third day after our wedding, knowing my poor health.”
Ning Wanwan cast a suspicious glance at Si Zhan, who revealed a big bad wolf’s smile and approached again. Afraid he might pounce, she quickly called out, “Fuyi, Zhanxiang!”
Fuyi and Zhanxiang, having heard the commotion, pushed open the door, smiling, “Young master, young mistress, good morning.”
Six pink-clad maids entered, each carrying washing supplies and standing inside the door.
Seeing the servants arrive, Si Zhan reluctantly released Ning Wanwan.
Ning Wanwan quickly lifted the bed curtains, got down, and said casually, “Change your form of address.”
This is the Prince of Yi’s residence. From now on, address us as Prince and Princess.”
“Yes, Prince, Princess.”
Since their intimate contact last night, Sihan’s wolf-like nature had been exposed to Ning Wanwan. Fortunately, having witnessed a more sinister side of him in her previous life, she was not truly frightened.
As Xu Manyao entered the room, she heard a lingering cough and felt a stir in her heart. She walked in and stood with her head lowered alongside Huanpei.
After a while, Ning Wanwan helped Sihan out from the eastern warm chamber. Xu Manyao hurriedly curtsied, “This servant Xu Manyao pays respects to the Prince and Princess.” Her voice was soft, hinting at nervousness.
