It wasn't until their wedding night that Yun Chubai's words dispelled her anxiety.

"You're still young, there's no rush to share a room." Yun Chubai removed her hairpins and jewelry.

Yu Ningyao stared in surprise, not expecting that these words would come out of his mouth first.

"This is what my mother said. She said that women should not have sex and give birth too early, lest they easily die during childbirth later," Yun Chubai explained.

Yu Ningyao couldn't help but give a thumbs up: "Your mother is truly knowledgeable and insightful; she's absolutely right."

"Now, I am your mother too." Yun Chubai smiled and held her hand.

Yu Ningyao nodded obediently: "Yes, our mother."

Hearing that she had changed how she addressed him, Yun Chubai's smile deepened.

Yu Ningyao, remembering that someone would be checking the rooms tomorrow, quickly asked, "What about Yuanpa?"

"It's no big deal." Yun Chubai made a small cut on her fingertip and smeared the smear onto the prepared white handkerchief.

This matter was also resolved proactively.

Yu Ningyao looked at Yun Chubai with increasing satisfaction.

"Okay, let's go to sleep then!" She lay down on the bed with satisfaction.

Unexpectedly, Yun Chubai took the opportunity to kiss him.

Yu Ningyao's face flushed instantly, and she supported herself as she backed away: "Didn't we say we wouldn't consummate our marriage tonight?"

“We won’t consummate the marriage, but you can’t just leave me lying here like this forever. We can do something else.” Yun Chubai leaned closer to her and gently kissed the corner of her lips, then tentatively explored the possibilities.

Yu Ningyao's body went limp from his kisses, and her body temperature rose little by little, becoming incredibly hot.

She always treated Yun Chubai as a business partner and someone she wanted to win over, never truly seeing him as the man she loved.

This intimate gesture was far beyond what she could accept.

"Yaoyao, I've remained chaste for you for so many years, and I'm already of age. You can't just let me keep waiting, can you?" Yun Chubai pulled her into his arms.

"Yaoyao, please help me."

Yu Ningyao was so dizzy from his kisses that she obediently did as he said.

The two fooled around all night, and although nothing actually happened, Yu Ningyao was still quite exhausted.

As dawn broke, Yun Chubai got up happily, her eyes full of satisfaction, while Yu Ningyao was still sleeping, exhausted.

Yun Chubai reached out and tucked the stray hairs from her forehead behind her ear, then gently kissed her cheek.

"Yaoyao, wake up, it's time for us to serve tea to Father and Empress."

As soon as Yu Ningyao opened her eyes, she saw Yun Chubai's handsome face, and then she recalled what had happened last night.

She couldn't help but cry out in her heart: Beauty can be a trap!

It's all because Yun Chubai was too gentle last night. Her willpower was too weak, and she actually listened to him and did it again and again until her hands were sore.

"Yaoyao?" Seeing that she seemed a little lost in thought, Yun Chubai kissed the corner of her lips again, his eyes full of affection for her.

"I'm awake. Go change your clothes quickly and go serve tea right away." She blushed and pushed Yun Chubai away, then got up to change.

Then, she remembered her mission and hurriedly asked the system in her mind.

[System, what is the current task progress?]

However, the system did not respond in my mind.

Yu Ningyao immediately became anxious.

Is the system going to malfunction and disappear?

[System, system, are you still there?]

[System, you're not going to abandon me, are you?]

【system?!!!!】

After several calls, the system finally arrived belatedly.

[A host has arrived.]

"Where did you go? What's the progress of the mission?" Yu Ningyao couldn't help but ask.

The system weakly replied: [Current progress... 0%]

"Why is it still zero percent??" Yu Ningyao cursed angrily.

"What zero percent?" Yun Chubai asked, turning her head.

Yu Ningyao then realized that she had spoken her mind.

"It's nothing, just a dream, I haven't woken up yet." Yu Ningyao forced a smile.

Isn't it just a dream?

She worked so hard to become the Crown Princess, but the progress of this mission hasn't changed at all. When will she ever be able to complete it?

"Because it's always been 0, I consulted the main system, and I dare not answer you." The system's voice betrayed its guilt.

So what should we do? How do we know if we've made progress?

Yu Ningyao was extremely anxious.

"Perhaps, just as we guessed, once we consummate the marriage, things might start to progress." The system voiced its guess.

Yu Ningyao: ...

Then there's still a long wait ahead.

After sighing, Yu Ningyao decided not to pursue the matter any further.

She could take advantage of these two years to cultivate a relationship with Yun Chubai; otherwise, she would feel a little guilty about having such an intimate relationship with her business partner without any real feelings for him.

After Yu Ningyao changed her clothes, the two of them went together to serve tea to the emperor and empress.

After the tea ceremony, Yun Chubai didn't let her return to the East Palace first. He turned to look at her and said, "I still want to introduce you to someone, someone you wouldn't expect."

"Who is it?" Yu Ningyao asked curiously.

"You'll know when you see me." Yun Chubai took her hand and led her outside the palace.

As soon as they met, Yu Ningyao recognized the person.

"Yaoyao, it's been a long time. Do you still remember me?" Yun Shiyue looked at her with a smile.

Yu Ningyao couldn't help but blurt out, "Teacher."

"You actually remember?" Yun Shiyue was very surprised.

Not only her, but Yun Chubai was also very surprised.

She was so young then, how could she possibly remember Master Yun?

Since she remembers Master Yun, is it possible that she also remembers him?

The two men stared intently at her.

Yu Ningyao realized that she had given herself away because she was too excited.

"Teacher, you're so beautiful, and you taught me such amazing skills. How could I forget you?" Yu Ningyao chuckled, avoiding Yun Chubai's gaze, and took Yun Shiyue's arm.

Yun Shiyue chuckled and tapped the tip of her nose.

"You still have the same sweet tongue as when you were a child."

Yun Shiyue pulled her to sit down and ordered people to serve fine wine and dishes, treating the newlywed couple to a good meal.

During this visit, Yun Chubai had countless questions he wanted to ask Yu Ningyao.

But he held back.

After all, now is not the time for questioning.

When they returned to the East Palace that evening, the two lay in bed, and Yun Chubai finally couldn't hold back any longer.

He pinned Yu Ningyao down and said, word by word, "Did you recognize me a long time ago?"

"I don't understand what the Crown Prince is saying." Yu Ningyao chuckled, trying to brush off the question.

Yun Chubai pursed her lips and stared at her seriously.

Yu Ningyao felt a little guilty under his gaze.

She poked his waist, but he didn't laugh.

Yu Ningyao took the initiative to kiss his lips, and his brows and eyes softened slightly, but he immediately put on an angry look again.

Seeing that he was still angry, Yu Ningyao muttered, "Didn't you lie to me when we were little? We're even now, aren't we?"

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