Jiang Yun’s sleep has always been shallow. As soon as the morning light came in, he opened his eyes and woke up.
He didn’t want to move, so he lazily lifted his fingers and played with a strand of hair around Sui Heng’s temples.
Neither of them expected that the wedding night would be spent in such a bittersweet scene. Looking at the still-gloomy eyes of the person above, Jiang Yun couldn’t help but smile.
Although Sui Heng has a head full of disputes, remembering last night’s scene, he also doesn’t know whether to laugh or to cry. He even made sufficient preparations for his wedding and even instructed Ji An and Gao Gong to keep an eye on the little toddler so as not to cause any trouble. Who would have guessed that there would have been another oopsie like that for no reason?
It was a real eye-opener for him, too, to have the honor to see the delicacy of this little pampered wife’s skin.
But Sui Heng was not discouraged. When they reach the Sui capital, they will hold another grand wedding, and he will just make it up for it twice as much.
But what’s later is later. Last night’s beautiful wedding ceremony could not be matched with an equally beautiful and fulfilling bridal chamber. He felt a bit regretful and unwilling. Taking advantage of Jiang Yun’s lack of attention, he opens the quilt and squeezes in.
Jiang Yun immediately noticed his change and couldn’t believe it. He looked at this guy and said, “What are you doing?”
“What do you think?”
Sui Heng told the truth.
“Just waking up like this, Gu is not willing, Gu is afraid that Gu won’t even have the appetite for breakfast.”
“……”
Jiang Yun looked at him, “Then what do you want?”
Sui Heng raised his sword-like eyebrows diagonally and instantly put on a rogue expression.
“Let’s do it once.”
“Can’t!”
Jiang Yun firmly refused.
“Why?”
“It’s almost dawn now.”
Just saying these words made Jiang Yun’s ears feel hot.
Sui Heng clearly did not feel that this was a problem at all.
“If it’s bright, then let it be. With the bed curtains blocking it, the light won’t shine in.”
Is that the point?
The light won’t come in, but people might see.
The Crown Princes of the two countries could not get out of bed during the day. What would it sound like if words spreading out?
He’s shameless, but he still wants his face.
Sui Heng clearly understood what Jiang Yun was worried about, and he confidently said, “On the first day of our wedding, no one dares to say anything. Your Highness Rongyu, you don’t have to be such a gentleman today.”
Jiang Yun still won’t let go.
Sui Heng then said, “You can’t just worry about your reputation, you have to be a little more considerate of Gu’s reputation as well.”
Jiang Yun watched as he started talking nonsense again.
He didn’t fall for it.
“What does this have to do with your reputation?”
“What do you think? Last night, the lights in this Qinglu blew out, and we didn’t even ask for hot water all night. Insiders knew it, so it was fine. But to let your Jiang’s generals and advisors know, they might misunderstand…”
“Misunderstand what?”
“Misunderstand that Gu is impotent.”
“……”
Sui Heng pursued the victory. “Jiang Rongyu, shouldn’t you cooperate with Gu to save Gu’s reputation?”
Jiang Yun is not unreasonable, on the contrary, he is a very calm and sensible person. Thinking carefully, last night they were looking for wedding fruits and beans all night long, tossing and turning several times. Suddenly, he couldn’t help but burst into laughter.
Sui Heng’s face darkened for a moment.
Jiang Yun pressed against his ear and said the time.
Any more than that, and he really won’t have any face to see people anymore.
Although it is far below His Royal Highness the Crown Prince’s expectations, it is also unexpected to be able to obtain this benefit.
Sui Heng hesitated and said, “Gu will try to.”
Jiang Yun kicked him.
“Where are you kicking—”
Sui Heng exhaled cold air and changed his tone. “Alright, Gu will strictly adhere to Your Highness Rongyu’s request.”
Jiang Yun asked Sui Heng to tighten the bed curtains and make them all tight before finally being willing to loosen the tightly clenched corners of the quilt and let Sui Heng in completely.
But no matter how tight the bed curtains are, there will eventually be light shining through.
At this moment, Jiang Yun was completely ashamed. But he couldn’t resist the big-tailed wolf on his body. He could only bite Sui Heng’s shoulders and try not to make a sound that would reach the outside.
Finishing, Sui Heng propped himself up and saw that, down below, Jiang Yun was already so ashamed that he was red from his cheeks to his ears and even to his neck.
Sui Heng fully utilized his vulgar nature and smiled, saying, “This kind of thing could be considered successful only if it’s pleasurable for both parties. Be honest, do you think Gu has made significant progress this time?”
Jiang Yun covered his face, hid in the bed, kicked him, and told him to get out, he didn’t want to discuss this issue with him at all.
Sui Heng was satisfied, raised his eyebrows, and smiled. He put on his robe, lifted the bed curtain, and got up to ask for hot water.
Although the generals and advisors in the pass knew that yesterday was the Crown Prince’s wedding night and no one would come to disturb him, but today, Jiang Yun has to leave for the Sui capital together with Sui Heng, and there are still a lot of things that need to be arranged in the pass, so Jiang Yun doesn’t dare to sleep. After a brief wipe, he only played around with Sui Heng for a while before getting ready to get up.
His waist was still a bit sore, fortunately, Sui Heng was quick. Before Jiang Yun could sit up on his own, he reached out and helped Jiang Yun up. He then got up and took his robe from the hanger. The two of them had officially gotten married, and there was nothing embarrassing about it. Jiang Yun felt at ease and lay on his shoulder, squinting his eyes, asking Sui Heng to help him dress.
After putting on his inner robe, Jiang Yun regained some strength and put on a long robe, tying up his jade belt by himself. Sui Heng over there has also been tidied up.
Liu Gong, Gao Gong, and Ji An were all well-behaved elderly people and naturally knew what it meant when there was still no movement in the Qinglu at this time. Liu Gong’s doubts were somewhat dispelled, but the old doubts have eased, and new concerns quickly surfaced in his mind.
His Highness’s body is not very good. The Crown Prince of the Sui is in his prime, young, and full of vigour. He was afraid that if the other party demands excessively, his Highness’s body will not be able to bear it.
That’s a lot of worry.
Fortunately, not long after, Sui Heng came out again and asked for the toiletries. Sui Heng did not let the palace attendants in to serve but personally cleaned Jiang Yun’s hands and face. After tidying up some of his things, he left the Qinglu with Jiang Yun.
The two of them had changed into regular clothes. When Liu Gong saw Jiang Yun dressed in a long green robe with clear eyes and normal movements, he breathed a sigh of relief and saluted. He smiled and said, “The old servant has already prepared breakfast. Will Your Highness have it in the Qinglu or take it to the wedding hall?”
Jiang Yun asked them to send them to the wedding hall.
Sui Heng instructed Gao Gong to go find the Divine Physician Meng Hui.
He remembers that Jiang Yun has to drink a bowl of stomach medicine after breakfast every day. This is a big deal and cannot be delayed.
Gao Gong knew that it was important, so he took orders and quickly went to handle it.
Liu Gong observed silently on the side, seeing that although the Crown Prince of Sui had a more assertive and domineering temperament, he was considerate of his Highness, and his worries immediately diminished.
Jiang Yun and Sui Heng headed towards the wedding hall. When they were out of sight, Sui Heng extended his arm again and picked Jiang Yun up. He has amazing arms strength and can easily retrieve Jiang Yun with just one arm.
Occasionally, patrol guards pass by, but they also consciously shift their gaze away.
Jiang Yun said, “I can walk by myself.”
Sui Heng didn’t stop, as if he were carrying a treasure, saying, “Even if you can walk, it’s still uncomfortable. It’s more comfortable if Gu holds you. You can also take the opportunity to nap some more too.”
What he said is true, but Qinglu is not far from the wedding hall, so how can he take a nap?
And also—
Jiang Yun looked at Sui Heng’s expression and felt that he was like a majestic peacock, wishing to announce to the whole world that he had married.
There were not many people around, and Jiang Yun’s body had not fully recovered yet. Thus, he didn’t say anything but warned Sui Heng, “If you see people, you must put me down immediately.”
If he were to be seen by the Grand Tutor who once taught him, he would probably be scared to faint.
“Fine.”
“From today on, Your Highness Rongyu told Gu to go east, and Gu will never go west.”
Sui Heng readily agreed, then raised his eyebrows and smiled, saying, “Don’t worry, no one will be so blinkered as to wander around.”
They really didn’t meet anyone from the Qinglu to the wedding hall. As they were about to reach the entrance of the wedding hall, Sui Heng put Jiang Yun down.
Of course, it was Jiang Yun’s strong request. If they were to follow Sui Heng’s wishes, he would carry the person into the hall directly.
Liu Gong has instructed the palace attendants to prepare breakfast in the wedding hall, and Gao Gong has also brought the medicine. Because Jiang Yun had to take it early every morning, Meng Hui usually had the medicine boy boil it early and warm it on the stove in order to not delay the process.
But before they could sit down, Liu Gong personally came over and reported unexpected news to Jiang Yun: Emperor Jiang had arrived.
Jiang Yun was taken aback.
Liu Gong’s calm face was also full of emotion as he said, “The servant heard from the Commander of the Silver Clothes Guards that His Majesty’s heart had just started to improve a few days ago, so he immediately set off to Muyun Pass. In order to catch up, His Majesty insisted on coming here on horseback, and because he wasn’t sure if he could make it to Your Highness’s wedding date, he didn’t let the announcement be made.”
Unfortunately, it’s still a step later.
But it’s just fine to arrive today. If it’s any later, his Highness will be leaving for the Sui capital.
With this in mind, Liu Gong’s gaze was filled with anticipation as he looked at Jiang Yun, his voice slightly choked up, and he said, “His Majesty must have rushed here sick because he didn’t want to miss such an important event as Your Little Highness’s wedding. Your Little Highness, just go over and offer a cup of tea.”
Liu Gong has watched Jiang Yun grow up and receive education from Emperor Jiang’s side since he was a child. Even though Jiang Yun is already the sole Crown Prince, His Highness Rongyu of Jiangnan, he still habitually calls him His Little Highness in private.
Jiang Yun nodded without saying anything else. He said to Sui Heng, “Let’s go there.”
Sui Heng naturally said even less.
Although he didn’t like Emperor Jiang, but he was still Jiang Yun’s Emperor Father and the Emperor of the Jiang Empire. To rush over with illness, he had some heart at least. It can also make up for the regret that Jiang Yun did not have blood relatives elders present at yesterday’s wedding ceremony.
Emperor Jiang was still staying in the previous palace.
When Jiang Yun arrived, Yun Huai had already led the guards in the pass to kneel down and greet the king.
Emperor Jiang stood in the corridor with his sleeves down, not wearing the usual Yanju white robe. Instead, he has a crown and a dragon robe, with a majestic appearance. Behind him was the Commander of the Silver Clothes Guards, Wang Xiao. Not sure if it was because of the bright yellow dragon robe that sets it off, but Emperor Jiang doesn’t show any signs of illness or being tormented by heart disease on his face at all. Instead, he appears to have improved his mental state.
“All rise.”
Seeing Jiang Yun come over, Emperor Jiang told the crowd to get up. His gaze stopped for a moment, and he turned around and entered the bedchamber alone.
Jiang Yun and Sui Heng specially changed into their wedding attire and entered the room. Emperor Jiang had already sat in the main seat, while Liu Gong was serving on the side, holding two freshly brewed hot teas in his hand.
The palace attendants specially laid two round cushions in the empty space in front of the main seat.
Jiang Yun and Sui Heng performed a grand salute together. They took the tea handed out by Liu Gong and presented it to Emperor Jiang in turn.
Emperor Jiang drank the tea and said to Liu Gong, “Have you brought the gift Zhen prepared for the Crown Prince?”
“Answer Your Majesty, it’s here.”
Liu Gong quickly picked up another tray that was covered with red cloth. Liu Gong uncovered the cloth, and there was actually a pair of exquisite concentric jade rings laid out underneath.
That is not an ordinary jade, but a legendary water jade, extremely rare and rarely circulated in the world. It is said that only one piece is enshrined in the main hall of the Royal Palace in the Jiang capital.
On the jade ring, one is engraved with “Endless happiness” and the other with “Worry free.”
Jiang Yun and Sui Heng received the gift together and bowed to Emperor Jiang in gratitude.
Emperor Jiang looked at his young son’s eyes, and his lips moved slightly. He said, “Yun Er, you retreat first. Zhen has a few words to say to Jichu alone.”
Jiang Yun didn’t move immediately, obviously hesitating.
He is not worried about Sui Heng’s safety, but he is worried that the two of them may have a conflict.
“It’s fine.” Sui Heng said on the side.
Jiang Yun nodded and bowed, but he didn’t go far, he stood at the step outside the palace, waiting for Sui Heng to come out.
The inside regained silence.
As soon as Jiang Yun left, Sui Heng stood up and asked Emperor Jiang, “Not sure if Your Majesty has any guidance?”
Sui Heng only restrains himself in front of Jiang Yun. In front of others, even the Heavenly King, he was still sharp and cold.
Standing behind, Liu Gong couldn’t help feeling a bit nervous because he couldn’t forget that the last time he had been in this palace, His Highness, the Crown Prince of Sui, came over in the middle of the night and said something, which caused His Majesty to be in a coma for several days.
The agile and powerful figures of the young person were projected indoors, making Emperor Jiang realize that he was really old.
Emperor Jiang ignored his arrogance and impoliteness and said, “Expand the territory, young hero. Zhen used to be like you and wanted to use supreme force to take the entire world into Zhen’s pocket.”
“Zhen has indeed achieved his ambitions step by step, but Zhen has also lost the most important thing.”
“Zhen is resolute, bathed in blood on the battlefield, and has fought in all directions. Zhen has walked through most of his life with stubbornness and arbitrariness. Only then did Zhen understand that for an emperor, force may be a means to achieve his ambitions and aspirations, but it must not become a tool for ambition and personal desires. A firm and clear heart is the most important.”
“Zhen asks you, if one day the north and south are unified, the world is unified, and both you and Yun Er have ascended to the throne as emperors. At that time, whose hands will the world fall into?”
If someone else were to ask this question, it could be said to be ill-intentioned and stirring up trouble.
But since Emperor Jiang mentioned it, Sui Heng actually felt that this was in line with the rumored demeanor of the Emperor of Jiangnan.
Sui Heng did not shy away from giving a direct answer and said, “Naturally, two emperors will face the court and govern the world together.”
“What if the concept of governance does not align?”
“There’s nothing that can’t be solved if one has a mouth. Besides, in governing the country, Gu is not as good as him, Gu will prioritize listening to him. And…”
Sui Heng said, “Your Majesty may have forgotten something important.”
Emperor Jiang looked over.
Sui Heng: “We also have a son.”
“After returning to the Sui capital and completing the grand wedding ceremony, my Emperor Father will officially issue an edict to appoint Ah Nuo as the Sui Empire’s Xiao Huangsun.”
Emperor Jiang fell silent and asked, “What are you going to say about the identity of that little boy?”
Sui Heng remained calm and said, “I gave birth to him.”
For the first time, Emperor Jiang surveyed Sui Heng with a different gaze, and Sui Heng frankly met his eyes.
Emperor Jiang felt that he should have nothing to say anymore.
The conversation should have ended here, but as Sui Heng approached the door, he suddenly stopped and glanced slightly, adding, “Your Majesty, rest assured, even if I were an assh*le, I would never fabricate a Demon Empress identity for his birth mother, making him bear such a stain and be criticized by the world for a lifetime.”
“Your Majesty!”
When Sui Heng’s silhouette disappeared outside the door, Liu Gong immediately rushed to support Emperor Jiang.
Emperor Jiang waved his hand and sat up straight, enduring the pain in his heart. After a moment of pale expression, he quickly regained his imperial dignity and said, “It’s fine.”
T/N: I now know why Nuo Nou has two faces, his doggy father also does. Literally inherited things lol
