binnovel Chapter 114 Staying Overnight at the Duke's Mansion
Chapter 114 Staying Overnight at the Duke's Mansion
Qin Yaoyao, like a gentle little lamb, softly said to He Mingxuan and Shen Xiaoran, "Don't leave tonight, stay in my yard for the night, and go back tomorrow!" Shen Xiaoran's face blossomed into a bright smile like spring flowers, and she said, "Then can we stay a little longer?" He Mingxuan also said in a clear, melodious voice, "That's great! I haven't had enough of this wine yet!" Seeing that they agreed so readily, Qin Yaoyao said with a smile, "Okay, I'll have someone prepare a room for you." He Mingxuan quickly said, "Don't bother preparing it, isn't your bed big? I want to sleep with you, then we can talk freely!" Shen Xiaoran also said impatiently, "Me too, me too, I want to sleep with you." Seeing her two sisters so enthusiastic, Qin Yaoyao felt as sweet as if she had eaten honey, and happily said, "Okay, then let's sleep together tonight!"
After saying this, she acted like a commander, instructing Yingchun to arrange the beds. After giving the instructions, Qin Yaoyao said to Fan Junyu, "Whether you want to stay here or not is up to you; you have your own room anyway." Fan Junyu, like a gentleman, politely replied, "I won't stay here. Aunt, I've had my fill of food and drink, so I'll head back now. You all enjoy yourselves!" Qin Yaoyao said gently, "Then be careful on your way back." Fan Junyu continued, "I know, Aunt, don't worry." With that, he bid farewell to everyone like a light-hearted deer.
After Fan Junyu left, Qin Yaoyao acted as a messenger, sending someone to the palace to deliver a letter. Soon, the letter arrived like a white dove before the Empress. The Empress asked with a puzzled look, "What is it so late?" Eunuch Wang respectfully replied, "Your Majesty, the guards at the palace gates just reported that the fourth young lady of the Duke's mansion sent a message saying that the third princess won't be returning tonight and is staying at the Duke's mansion." Upon hearing this, the Empress scolded, "I know, you can go and rest now! You're such a mischievous little devil." Granny Cui was the Empress's personal nanny, formerly her personal maid; she was like the Empress's shadow, inseparable from her.
Upon hearing the Empress's words, Granny Cui beamed and said, "The Third Princess's temperament is exactly like Your Majesty's when you were young." The Empress immediately denied it, "How could I be as mischievous as her!" Granny Cui couldn't help but chuckle, "Is that so? Remember when Your Majesty led us servants to scale the wall, just to catch a glimpse of the Emperor when he was still the Crown Prince? We were caught red-handed!" The Empress pondered for a moment, then nodded, "Yes, that was my first encounter with the Emperor. Since then, I haven't seen him again for a long time. If it weren't for A-Wan's intervention, I probably would have married someone else long ago. Yes, that's why I said the Third Princess and Your Majesty are like two peas in a pod." The Empress continued, "Yes, both are equally audacious."
Just then, the sound of palace maids paying their respects reached the Emperor. The Empress hurriedly rose to greet him. As soon as the Emperor entered, he took the Empress's hand and softly asked, "I heard that Xuan'er didn't return tonight and stayed at the Duke's mansion?" The Empress nodded slightly and replied, "Indeed, the news just arrived. This girl is truly a wild child. Well, she's grown up now; there's no need to discipline her anymore. Let's rest!"
The Empress, as expected, lay down on the couch with the Emperor. All the servants withdrew, and the room was dimly lit, with only moonlight streaming in, creating a dreamlike atmosphere. The Emperor gazed at his alluring wife, his heart itching as if scratched by a cat's claws. The Empress, however, was still discussing He Mingning and Fan Junyu's marriage with the Emperor, unaware of his unusual behavior. By the time she realized it, it was too late; in an instant, she had been completely devoured, the room filled with the enchanting warmth of spring.