After cuddling and being affectionate in bed for a while, Xiao Yeyang finally laughed and got out of bed, calling for Wang Manman and the others waiting outside to come in and serve.
Daohua had Wang Manman bring her a loose nightgown to wear, and then she got out of bed barefoot.
The floor was covered with a red cashmere carpet, and Xiao Yeyang, watching Daohua’s white jade-like delicate feet step onto it, thought of the slippery touch in his hands and immediately felt his mouth go dry and his tongue thristy until Daohua entered the Clean Room and he finally withdrew his gaze.
Guessing that Daohua would still need some time to finish bathing and dressing, Xiao Yeyang practiced his boxing in the courtyard for a while, working up a sweat before heading back inside.
By this time, Daohua had finished washing up and was sitting in front of the dressing table doing her hair and makeup.
Xiao Yeyang smiled and approached, silently watching Daohua as she put her hair up into a lady’s hairdo.
Daohua saw him standing there foolishly through the mirror and couldn’t help but glare at him, "Aren’t you going to wash up quickly?"
Hearing this, Xiao Yeyang smiled and then entered the Clean Room, with De Fu hurrying in after him to attend to him.
Before long, Xiao Yeyang came out dressed in a festive red robe.
The clothes were made by Daohua herself, and today she wore a dress that matched the fabric and pattern of Xiao Yeyang’s outfit, making it clear even to those who didn’t know their status that the two were a pair.
Since they had to attend the tea ceremony for the Prince and then enter the palace, Daohua dressed more lavishly and elegantly.
"Today’s attire really is somewhat different from usual," Xiao Yeyang said, his hands on Daohua’s shoulders, inspecting her closely.
Daohua asked with a smile, "Which one do you like then?"
Xiao Yeyang chuckled, "As long as it’s you, I like it all."
Hearing this, Daohua couldn’t help but glare coyly at Xiao Yeyang.
Her face was a picture of spring, with every glance exuding charm.
Xiao Yeyang felt his heart heat up with desire and, taking Daohua’s hand, he couldn’t resist caressing it a few times.
"Miss, young master," called out Bi Shi, "it’s time to eat!"
In the outer room, Bi Shi had already set the breakfast.
Xiao Yeyang led Daohua out and personally served her a bowl of black rice porridge, then turned to De Fu, "Go to Pingxi Hall and tell Father, we’ll be there soon to pay our respects with tea."
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Pingxi Hall.
The Princess Consort of the Ma Family, as well as the two side consorts and four concubines of the Prince, were all waiting in the main hall, having earned their places there because they had each borne children for the Prince.
The Prince’s progeny were plentiful, with a total of three sons and five daughters.
The Princess Consort from the Ma Family bore the eldest son, Xiao Yechen.
Jiang side consort gave birth to the eldest illegitimate daughter, Xiao Yuhua, and her position as a side consort owed much to the support of the Jiang Family.
Ji side consort gave birth to an illegitimate son, Xiao Yechang, who was promoted to side consort after the Ma Family’s Princess Consort was made official. This mother and son were particularly quiet in the Prince Residence, with Xiao Yechang living up to his name as quiet and ordinary, both in looks and learning.
The other four selected attendants each bore a daughter.
At this moment, Xiao Yechen and the rest of the children had all arrived.
Everyone was waiting for Xiao Yeyang and Daohua to come over for the tea ceremony.
The Princess Consort of the Ma Family, having finished a cup of tea, grew irritated at their absence, "This girl from a humble family really doesn’t understand the rules. What time is it, and they’re still not here."
Sitting below, Luo Qiong caught the look of disdain in the eyes of Jiang side consort and others but showed no reaction.
She had become numb to her mother-in-law’s comments, apparently forgetting that the Ma Family also came from humble beginnings. In scolding her younger brother and sister-in-law, she also included herself.
Jiang side consort, disdaining the Ma Family’s Princess Consort who was inferior in every way, sneered, "Why get angry, sister? The Prince hasn’t arrived yet either, has he? What’s the harm in waiting a bit more?"
The Princess Consort of the Ma Family gave Jiang side consort a sidelong glance, anger and hatred stirring in her heart at being overlooked, but considering the Empress Dowager in the palace and the Jiang Family, she ultimately did not argue.
Xiao Yuhua, growing impatient, said to the Princess Consort, "Mother, why don’t you send someone to hurry my second brother and his wife? It’s not right for all of us to be waiting like this."
The Princess Consort of the Ma Family scoffed, "I wouldn’t dare to summon your second brother."
At this, Xiao Yuhua immediately let out a scornful laugh.
Hearing the laughter, Xiao Yechen looked over.
Although Xiao Yuhua was not afraid of her elder brother Xiao Yechen, she knew the Prince Residence title might one day be his, so she didn’t dare to go too far. She understood that, after her marriage, her brothers would be her support—not necessarily the Jiang Family.
Xiao Yechen looked away, playing with his teacup, deep in thought.
Not much later, the Prince arrived after watering flowers.
The Princess Consort immediately complained, "Prince, you’ve finally come. Look for yourself, Xiao Yeyang and his wife haven’t even arrived. It’s one thing for us to wait, but it’s too much for them not to consider you too."
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