After I traveled through the book, I fought back in the Hou Mansion

Chapter 497

After the singing ceremony, the matchmaker smiled and said some congratulatory words such as "May you have a baby soon" and "May you live happily together forever", and then she led the maids and servants to retreat quietly.

Chuntao took a few steps forward and her eyes fell on Luo Shuiyao. She was undecided whether she should retreat or not.

In the past, the master never required personal attendance, but today, dressed in her elaborate wedding gown, she probably needed help. Just as she was hesitating, Nanny Zhang reached out, gently tapped her arm, and half-pulled, half-pushed her out.

After a while, Luo Shuiyao and Ye Yunzhou were the only ones left in the bridal chamber.

Luo Shuiyao raised her eyes and looked at the person opposite her, only to see that Ye Yunzhou looked more handsome than before, with a touch of gentleness and warmth on his face, less cold and stern as usual. His red clothes made him look tall and straight, and his eyes were full of tenderness.

Noticing Luo Shuiyao's gaze, Ye Yunzhou raised his eyes and met her gaze.

When his eyes swept over the heavy phoenix crown on her head, he moved his feet slightly, then walked forward to help her sit down on the bed, and his slender fingers gently began to remove the jewelry in her hair.

"Your crown is very heavy,"

His voice was gentle, but his hands moved quickly. "I have to go out to entertain guests later, so I'll help you take it off first and change into light clothes. I've asked someone to bring some water. After you wash up, you can rest first. You don't have to wait for me."

After a pause, he added, "Also, I've arranged for the maids in the courtyard to cook your favorite meals. I've been very busy today, and Aunt Zhang said you haven't eaten much, so don't starve yourself."

Listening to Ye Yunzhou's nagging instructions, Luo Shuiyao felt a surge of warmth in her heart - she didn't know since when, the person who was so cold when they first met became so gentle and considerate.

She arched her eyebrows and replied lightly, "Okay."

After the gorgeous clothes were removed and the phoenix crown was taken off, Ye Yunzhou looked at her delicate eyebrows and eyes, his Adam's apple slightly rolling. Then he gently pulled her into his arms and lowered his head to give her an eager, deep kiss. After the kiss, he slowly let go, his voice a little hoarse: "Wait for me."

After he finished speaking, Ye Yunzhou no longer looked at her. He walked out of the bridal chamber in a hurry as if he was being chased by a wolf.

Luo Shuiyao looked at his almost fleeing figure, was stunned at first, and then couldn't help laughing out loud.

This actually diluted the remaining tension in her heart.

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Ye Yunzhou had always been a renowned figure, the "other people's child" praised by everyone in the capital. Young men of all races in the capital were already annoyed by their parents comparing them to him, but due to his cold aura, they didn't even have the courage to resent him, let alone embarrass him.

Now that it happened to be his wedding, this was a godsend opportunity that no one would let go of - it was a perfect time for him to "suffer a loss", and they all came around to toast him.

But how could Ye Yi, Xiao Yiwei, and the others let them have their way? If Ye Yunzhou really drank too much and missed his wedding night, wouldn't that be a shame? Several people immediately stepped forward to block the wine, one glass after another for him.

In the end, Ye Yi, Xiao Yiwei, and the others were drunk and unconscious, but Ye Yunzhou was only slightly tipsy and still had some sense. He had the drunken people sent back to their residence first, and then, still smelling of alcohol, he turned and walked towards the bridal chamber.

After Ye Yunzhou left, the servants from the Princess' Mansion quickly brought hot water. Luo Shuiyao washed up and ate some of the food that had been prepared. Now that she had shed her fatigue, she felt at ease.

Remembering that Ye Yunzhou had said there was no need to wait for him, she didn't argue. She was extremely tired today, so she waved away the servants, lay down, and fell into a deep sleep not long after.

When Ye Yunzhou returned to the bridal chamber, Luo Shuiyao was soundly sleeping with shallow breathing.

Seeing Luo Shuiyao sleeping soundly, Ye Yunzhou went to the side room next door to wash up, and then tiptoed back to the new room. He stared at her sleeping sweetly, his eyes full of tenderness, and then lay down beside her, his arms gently around her shoulders, half holding her in his arms, and then closed his eyes.

After a while, the sleeping Luo Shuiyao slowly opened her eyes. She could clearly feel the warm touch from behind her. She looked at the gauze curtain hanging from the top of the bed, her eyes a little dazed.

She was a light sleeper to begin with, and with so much on her mind, she hadn't slept well at all. When Ye Yunzhou opened the door and came in, she was already awake, but she didn't know how to face him, so she simply pretended to be asleep.

It wasn't that she didn't want to, but this body was still young, and in her future life, she would still be underage. She couldn't accept intimacy so early. And once that happened, even with all her precautions, there was no way around the possibility of an accidental pregnancy.

Regardless of the era, the risks of childbirth for women are already very high. In addition, if they are not old enough, the reproductive mortality rate in ancient times is even more alarming. She is unwilling to risk her life.

Thinking of this, she turned her head to look at the person sleeping in her arms, raised her hand, and lightly traced his eyebrows and eyes in the moonlight.

If I just muddle through today, what will I do tomorrow and the day after tomorrow? Should I tell him straight out...

Thoughts were flying around in his head. One villain said, "Tell him, he will understand you." Another villain said, "People in ancient times all got married and had children at this age. I'm afraid he won't understand."

She thought about it over and over again, tossing and turning for half the night, and she didn't know when she finally fell into a deep sleep.

When her breathing became steady and she fell asleep, Ye Yunzhou, who had been asleep for a long time, suddenly opened his eyes. He stared at the sleeping face in his arms absentmindedly, a trace of sadness flashing in his eyes.

When the sky outside the window gradually brightened, he closed his eyes again, but held the hand of the person in his arms, slightly tightened, and with a more irresistible meaning.

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In the blink of an eye, it was already mid-October. The weather turned cold, the leaves turned yellow, and fell to the ground with the autumn wind. The whole capital was also immersed in a cold wind.

The princess's mansion, which was once full of flowers, has lost its vibrant summer colors, except for a greenhouse in the mansion where flowers are still blooming.

This greenhouse was specially built by Luo Shuiyao's craftsmen. It must be said that power is a blessing; the work was done with remarkable efficiency—in just two weeks, the greenhouse was completed. The mansion had no shortage of skilled flower-growing servants, and they cared for the flowers to flourish.

At the other end of the greenhouse were tables and chairs, including a long, oddly shaped wooden chair. Luo Shuiyao was half-leaning on the chair, flipping through an account book in her hand, her eyes occasionally drifting towards the people sitting around the long table.

"Sixth Prince, you are cheating!"

Suddenly, an angry voice came from the long table.

Niu Jiaojiao was playing leaf cards with the Sixth Prince, Chun Xing, and Chun Tao. The Sixth Prince was quite clever, and after just a few games, he figured out the rules of leaf cards. After a few rounds, he actually won more than the three of them. Seeing this, Niu Jiaojiao was somewhat displeased and immediately yelled at him for cheating.

Upon hearing this, the Sixth Prince was immediately displeased: "I'm right here in front of you. When have I ever done anything dishonest? But you, please don't be ignorant of the distinction between high and low!"

He deliberately kept his voice stern, but there was a hint of pride in his tone that he couldn't hide.

The two of them started arguing, and neither of them was willing to give in.

The Sixth Prince often comes to the Princess's Mansion these days. If it were the beginning, Niu Jiaojiao would naturally not dare to argue with him like this.

But now it’s different - the Sixth Prince not only comes often, but Luo Shuiyao also specially sets aside a courtyard for him in the mansion; plus the Sixth Prince is young, and after getting along for a long time, Niu Jiaojiao has long lost the fear she had when they first met, and has become more and more courageous.

But when it came to verbal arguments, the Sixth Prince was ultimately inferior. After just a few rounds of rebuttal, his initial smugness faded, and a hint of frustration grew on his face. Seeing Niu Jiaojiao's smug look only intensified his anger—but she was the Emperor's sister's cousin; he couldn't hit or scold her.

He held it in for a long time, then suddenly looked towards the greenhouse:

After Luo Shuiyao glanced at them at the beginning, she ignored the movement here.

The Sixth Prince immediately shouted in her direction: "Fourth Sister, look at her!"

There was a hint of grievance in his voice.

Niu Jiaojiao was immediately amused when she saw this, and deliberately joked: "How old are you? Do you still go to the elders to complain when you encounter problems?"

As she spoke, she deliberately stretched out her tone to tease him: "Hey, aren't you ashamed! You're so old and still looking for the support of the imperial sister!"

The Sixth Prince was already feeling aggrieved, and after being provoked by her, his face instantly turned red, and his eyes were slightly moist.

He was tongue-tied and could not get the better of the answer. His voice trembled with anger, and after a long pause he managed to utter, "You, you... Only women and villains are difficult to raise!"

After saying that, he shook his sleeves fiercely, and refused to play with them out of spite. He walked a few steps to Luo Shuiyao, sat down next to her, lowered his head angrily, and his cheeks were slightly puffed.

Since he had already called for someone, Luo Shuiyao naturally couldn't ignore him. Furthermore, the Sixth Prince held a special status; after all, he was the one who would be in charge of the overall situation in the future. If Niu Jiaojiao really took offense over this small argument, it would not benefit her in the future.

She glanced at Niu Jiaojiao calmly. Although Niu Jiaojiao was a little unconvinced and curled her lips secretly, she also tactfully shut up and said no more.

Luo Shuiyao put down the account book in her hand, raised her hand and ordered Chuntao: "Put the account book back."

Then, turning to the sullen Sixth Prince, she spoke in a gentle tone that left no room for error: "Alright, don't be angry. You can stay home tonight. I'll make your favorite crab cakes and braised spareribs tonight. That'll help you calm down, okay?"

After all, he was still young, and when the Sixth Prince heard that someone was backing him up, the slight unhappiness in his heart immediately disappeared. He nodded with a hum, then glanced at Niu Jiaojiao with a smug look before answering cheerfully, "Okay!"

The Sixth Prince was able to come to the Princess's Mansion and even stay there for a while, all with the tacit approval of Emperor Yuanzhen.

Luo Shuiyao could vaguely guess the emperor's intentions: he simply wanted her to be closer to her younger brother, and she was naturally happy to see this happen. She then instructed everyone in the palace to treat the Sixth Prince like an ordinary person, without being overly reserved.

The Sixth Prince was already happy to be able to leave the palace and be more free, so he naturally did not refuse. After a few visits, he not only gradually became familiar with the people in the palace, but also came more frequently.

This month, Ye Yunzhou had become increasingly busy, often not returning home for two or three days. Although he sent people to the mansion every day to inform them of his recent situation, the two of them never consummated their marriage.

Luo Shuiyao's tense heart relaxed a little, thinking that Ye Yunzhou was too busy to consummate the marriage. Now, she had completely put the matter behind her.

Today, Luo Shuiyao thought that Ye Yunzhou would not come back as usual, but just after noon, someone came to the mansion to tell her that Ye Yunzhou was free today and would be back in the evening.