The Emperor, with more men than women, made me his mistress.

As Jin Chenyuan stepped in, the male guests became even more lively. Those who could speak with him came to congratulate him, while those who couldn't also wanted to get acquainted with him.

While politely exchanging congratulations with those offering their congratulations, Jin Chenyuan also chatted with those offering toasts, making sure no one was left out. He drank cup after cup of wine, yet his expression remained unchanged.

Sheng Yifan and his friends took the opportunity to pour him a lot of alcohol.

However, he did not stay at the banquet for long. After drinking a few more cups of wine offered to him, Jin Chenyuan gave a signal to Jin Moyu and the others who had been by his side, and then said to the people who came to offer him wine, "Everyone, please drink well today. I am a little unable to hold my liquor, so let Moyu and the others drink with you."

Upon hearing Jin Chenyuan's words, those who came to offer a toast immediately put their glasses away.

Although they knew that Prince Chen's words were just an excuse, none of them dared to expose him.

For Prince Chen to drink the wine they offered was a great honor for them.

Moreover, today is Prince Chen's wedding day, so it's understandable that they would be eager to see his wife.

Jin Moyu had guessed that Prince Chen was going to the bridal chamber. Even though he was somewhat reluctant, he and a group of imperial clan members stepped forward and greeted the guests with smiles. "Come, come, let's drink with you. Such fine wine from Prince Chen's residence is rare. Everyone must drink to their heart's content today."

Jin Chenyuan took this opportunity to leave the banquet hall, leading Qingyun and the others out of the guest courtyard and headed straight for Chenxi Courtyard.

Morning light in the courtyard

After eating the meal prepared for her by Jin Chenyuan, Yue Li had already taken a bath and changed out of her wedding dress.

Her full head of black hair cascaded down her back, and she felt as if her neck had grown longer without the hairpins and jewelry weighing her down.

At this moment, Yue Li was only wearing a red nightgown, leaning against the headboard with a storybook to pass the time, but her mind was not on the storybook.

She was considering whether to go to the palace tomorrow to pay her respects to the Empress Dowager before heading to the estate in the outskirts of the capital, or to wait a couple of days.

The reason her cultivation level increased so quickly last time was entirely due to the Spirit Marrow Liquid. But now, she has no more Spirit Marrow Liquid left, and she is reluctant to use the limited spirit stones in her space. It will probably be difficult for her to advance in the future.

If only she could encounter some more spiritual essence liquid, it might even help her break through to the Foundation Establishment stage after she has solidified her foundation.

However, she believed that since she had encountered the Spirit Essence Liquid once, it was not impossible for her to find it again if she searched carefully.

Suddenly, Yue Li thought of the palace storeroom; there must be even more treasures there, right?

She could find spirit essence liquid in Jin Chenyuan's storeroom, so perhaps there's some in the imperial palace's storeroom too.

It seems she'll have to find time to go to the palace to see the Emperor again.

Perhaps she can find some more spiritual essence liquid. Then she won't have to absorb spiritual energy so slowly. After laying a solid foundation, she can go into seclusion and break through to the Foundation Establishment stage in one fell swoop.

"What are you thinking about? Why are you so happy?" When Jin Chenyuan came in, he saw Yue Li leaning against the headboard with a book in her hand, grinning foolishly.

"It's nothing, I just thought of something happy," Yue Li said, pretending not to care, and stuffed the storybook under her pillow.

Jin Chenyuan narrowed his eyes as he watched Yue Li's actions.

If he wasn't mistaken, Yue Li wasn't just giggling because of the book's contents.

Her current act of hiding the books raises some suspicion.

However, Jin Chenyuan's mind was quickly drawn away by other things.

As Yue Li stuffed the storybook under her pillow, her robe opened slightly, revealing her fair, jade-like skin.

Upon seeing this, Jin Chenyuan's sexy Adam's apple bobbed slightly, but considering that he was still reeking of alcohol and hadn't even changed his clothes, he forced himself to look away from that jade-like skin.

Her voice was a little hoarse as she said, "Then Li Bao, you rest a little longer. I'll go to the bathroom to take a shower first."

Yue Li naturally smelled the alcohol on Jin Chenyuan as well. Hearing him say that, she quickly waved her hand and said, "Then you should wash up properly. The smell is too strong."

As he spoke, he wrinkled his nose, looking disgusted.

"Okay, I'll definitely take a good shower later and make sure I'm all clean." Although Jin Chenyuan said this, his eyes were fixed on Yue Li, and his meaning was very clear.

Yue Li: ……

Just being looked at by him made Yue Li feel her face burning.

Seeing that the person was still staring straight at her, Yue Li stared back without flinching and said, "Then why aren't you going? What are you still standing here for?"

Although she was still a little shy, this wasn't the first or second time this had happened between them, so she wasn't afraid anymore!

Seeing Yue Li's expression, Jin Chenyuan smiled meaningfully, "Since Li Bao is in such a hurry, then when your husband takes a bath later, he will definitely be quick."

After saying that, Jin Chenyuan strode into the bathroom next door without giving Yue Li a chance to refute him.

Just like that, the words Yue Li was about to say in rebuttal stuck in her throat.

Finally, all she could do was blush and mutter to herself, "Who was in a hurry? When was it not you who struck first?"

After saying that, he reached under the pillow again, put the storybook inside into his spatial storage, and then lay down on the bed, facing inwards, trying to fall asleep.

She didn't actually need to fall asleep.

She went to bed late last night, and this morning they dragged her out of bed early under the pretext of getting ready. She didn't take a nap at noon and even went through a wedding ceremony while maintaining a haughty demeanor. She was actually quite sleepy.

But she had forced herself to stay awake while waiting for Jin Chenyuan to return.

At this moment, Yue Li felt that she had waited for this person in vain, and that she should have just lay down on the bed and taken a nap!

So when Jin Chenyuan came out of the bathroom, wearing a long robe and drying his wet hair, he saw this scene.

On the large, festive red bed, the bed curtains were not drawn, and Yue Li was curled up inside, facing the inside without moving.

Jin Chenyuan paused in drying his hair, a sense of doubt creeping into his mind. Had Yue Li fallen asleep during the brief time he was bathing?

Jin Chenyuan casually tossed the cloth in his hand onto the washstand next to him, then took off his long robe, revealing his strong and powerful upper body. His fair skin clung to his thin muscles, making his broad shoulders and narrow waist appear even more prominent after he took off his clothes. Even his long legs, wrapped in loose underwear, were clearly visible. His chest muscles weren't the exaggeratedly bulging kind, but the thin muscles formed a well-defined six-pack abs on his abdomen.

But no one appreciated this thought-provoking scene, and Jin Chenyuan climbed into bed by himself to enjoy his wedding night.