Her hair was cloud-like and beautiful! She opened her eyes and found herself back in the third year

This question stumped Granny Gui.

She recalled her wedding night when she was young. Her husband was a heartless man who only cared about his own comfort and didn't know how to cherish his wife. She almost couldn't get up the next day.

For many days afterward, she was afraid to share a room with that man, and it was only after several times that she began to taste some pleasure.

Now that I think about how tall and strong the Marquis is, my pampered princess might have to suffer a lot.

After thinking for a moment, Granny Gui said, "The Marquis dotes on the princess the most. If she is in pain, the princess can cry and the Marquis might feel sorry for her. Or the princess can drink a couple of cups of wine and get a little drunk, which will make her feel better."

"It will only hurt once, and it will be fine afterward. Princess, you should also... bear with it and not get angry and refuse to continue."

Granny Gui felt that no matter how good the relationship between husband and wife was, if they never allowed each other to touch, problems would inevitably arise sooner or later.

Cheng Yan holds a high position of power and is handsome, so there are many people outside who are eyeing him covetously. If there is a rift between the couple, it is easy for them to take advantage of the situation.

Qin Yizhen listened attentively and kept all the words in mind.

After she finished washing up, she straightened her clothes and, still a little shy, mustered up the courage to walk towards him, unlike before when she just wanted to hide.

A crimson gauze dress draped her slender, graceful figure, her long, still-damp hair cascading casually over her shoulders, and her snow-white skin glowing brilliantly under the lamplight.

Whether from the hot water or from shyness, her beautiful and delicate face was slightly flushed, like a hibiscus or peony slowly blooming, or a crabapple tree swaying gracefully on a branch in the courtyard.

Cheng Yan stared at her, as if trying to see right through her.

Qin Yizhen blushed even more and reached out to cover his eyes so he wouldn't see, but he pulled her into his arms instead.

He first kissed her forehead, then the corner of her lips, and then buried his face in her neck, inhaling her scent tenderly, like mandarin ducks entwined.

"Today the peonies are in full bloom..."

He could smell it. Qin Yizhen bit her lip, and seeing that he was about to kiss her again, she pushed him away and told him to go take a shower: "Go take a shower quickly."

For a moment, Cheng Yan didn't want to go anymore. With such a beautiful woman in his arms, he had no mind to care about anything else.

Seeing his reluctance, Qin Yizhen thought for a moment, then reached out and wrapped her arms around his neck, mimicking how he kissed her, and kissed the corner of his lips: "I want to air my hair."

Cheng Yan touched her still-damp hair, smiled helplessly, pinched her ear, and had no choice but to get up.

As he stood up, he casually untied the sash around his waist, then loosened the belt, and while she stared blankly at him, he took off his outer robe and threw it at her.

He covered her completely under his clothes.

"It's getting a bit cold, put some on."

After saying this, he turned and went to the bathroom. A moment later, the sound of running water could be heard.

Qin Yizhen pulled off her outer robe and stuck her head out of the window to look out. At that moment, the bright moon was half-hidden in the dark clouds. The night wind blew, and the branches and leaves of the trees in the courtyard swayed. The wind blowing on her face was also a little cool.

It's really getting windy. I wonder if it will rain tonight. If it does, what will happen to the lanterns in the market?

Thinking of the lanterns, Qin Yizhen remembered the lanterns in the courtyard, and then called out, "Lü Qiao! Lü Qiao!"

"Yes, Your Highness," Green Qiao responded from the courtyard, then hurried over. "What's wrong, Princess?"

"It's getting windy. Have someone take the lanterns in the yard down. By the way, what about the lanterns we bought at the market today? Did you bring them all back?"

"This servant will go and collect it right away. Don't worry, Your Highness, there's only a slight breeze, it won't rain so soon. The lanterns I bought today are at Wanxian Tower. I've already arranged with the manager there to have them delivered them after dawn. The roads are difficult to travel at night, so I didn't ask them to deliver them today."

That's true.

Qin Yizhen nodded, then asked her, "What do you think will happen to the lanterns in the market if it rains?"

Lü Qiao didn't know. She thought for a moment and said, "The lanterns on the stalls will definitely be taken down if it rains. I don't know about the ones hanging by the roadside. Should I send someone to ask? Or should we ask someone to take down the lanterns?"

"No need." Qin Yizhen shook her head. "I just feel it would be a pity if those lanterns got wet and damaged today, but let them be as they are. It's late at night, there's no need to make someone come all that way."

She has always been someone who doesn't like to trouble others, even a precious princess. She doesn't feel that she should make the other person go through all the trouble just for her own momentary pleasure.

If it's meaningful to do it, then so be it; if it's meaningless or not worthwhile, then she won't let anyone do it.

"Has Hongying left?"

"I'm leaving now. I had lunch today and saw the guests off for the princess."

"Then send someone to tell her tomorrow that she should come back when she has some free time. Also, please arrange a meeting for me with the wife of the Earl of Changting and the wife of Minister Min of the Court of State Ceremonies."

"Let's arrange it at Wanshi Tower the day after tomorrow. If the Lady of Changting has any acquaintances who want to come, she can bring a couple more ladies with her."

"Does the princess intend to invite them for tea and a storytelling session?" Green Qiao asked, somewhat surprised but also delighted. "I will have someone inquire about it tomorrow."

"Bring Miss Zhao along. I mentioned before that I wanted to arrange a marriage for her. But Steward Zhou hasn't found a suitable one yet. Maybe they'll find one if we ask them. And you too."

"Me?" Green Qiao was stunned for a moment.

"Yes, you and Hongying are both eighteen this year, and it's time for you to get married. As for Hongying, I think Songnian is a good match, so I won't worry about her. But you..."

Green Qiao shook her head: "Princess, you must not marry me off to someone outside. Even if you want to marry me off, you have personal guards and shop managers under your command. If you can find a suitable one, that would be enough."

Qin Yizhen was surprised: "But their future prospects are not as good as those outside. Like what Miss Zhao asked for, she wants someone with an official position and money, so that she will never have to worry about food and clothing in the future and can become an official's wife."

"Are you worried that people will look down on you for being a palace maid? Don't worry, when you get married, I will give you the indenture and set you free. I will also prepare a dowry for you so that you can get married in style."

Qin Yizhen also regretted that she hadn't made proper arrangements for these two people in her previous life. Of the four people around her, Granny Jin was getting old and could retire in the Pingxi Marquis's mansion. Granny Gui had children and grandchildren, and if she didn't want to stay in the Pingxi Marquis's mansion in the future, she could reunite with them.

Only Lüqiao and Hongying are still young and shouldn't waste most of their lives like this.

Marrying a husband with a good personality and a promising future, having children, and living a stable and happy life is the perfect ending...