After a night of exertion, when dawn was just breaking, Ning Yuwang was carried back horizontally by Yan Zhao.
The former was fast asleep with her cheeks tinged pink, looking stunningly beautiful. Occasionally, she frowned slightly, revealing a hint of exhaustion.
The latter was full of energy, looking comfortable and at ease, without any scruples.
The bright red silk dress on Ning Yuwang had long been replaced with a thick long - skirt to prevent her skin from being exposed. There was also a thick brown bear fur cloak covering her. It was warm, comfortable, and fully enclosed.
Obviously, the clothes were not put on by Ning Yuwang herself. Her hands were limply placed on her chest.
Yan Zhao had always been domineering in his possession of Ning Yuwang. Even though Lianzi could come quickly at his order, he still personally helped Ning Yuwang change her clothes. His movements were gentle and careful, and his eyes were full of doting.
It seemed that Ning Yuwang was his whole world.
Only when he held Ning Yuwang tightly against his chest did Yan Zhao truly forget the jealousy from last night. His fingertips traced Ning Yuwang's face gently and tenderly. When his passion surged, he even lowered his head and kissed her red lips. Bit by bit, again and again. The corners of Ning Yuwang's lips were so alluring that he didn't want to stop.
It was precisely because of these repeated kisses that Ning Yuwang's red lips in her sleep were bright, plump, and shiny.
"Enough..." Ning Yuwang murmured, pushing away the other hand that was being mischievous around his waist. "I'm so tired."
She was really exhausted!
Yan Zhao usually presented himself as weak and sickly to the outside world, but only Ning Yuwang knew how good his physical strength was in bed.
During their first time, Ning Yuwang thought that was the limit. But in the following times, due to the addition of jealousy, Yan Zhao was even more fierce and unrestrained.
Ning Yuwang, who usually got up early, couldn't see the rising sun these days.
She pouted her red lips and still murmured and sighed in her dream. "I miss Doctor Yan so much..."
Yan Zhao: "..."
He somehow understood what Ning Yuwang meant.
Doctor Yan had said a few days ago that he wanted to go to the snow - capped mountains to pick snow lotuses himself. But because he was worried about Yan Zhao's condition, he had never left the mansion.
The rumor outside that Yan Zhao wouldn't live past twenty was also true. When Doctor Yan took over his case two years ago, he also asserted that Yan Zhao wouldn't live for more than three years. Now it was the last year, the most risky time.
But since Ning Yuwang married into the Prince's Mansion, Yan Zhao's originally frail and broken body had quietly improved. Even Doctor Yan had secretly and openly asked several times if Yan Zhao had secretly found a new doctor. After getting a negative answer, he finally settled down to study new medicines.
Judging from Yan Zhao's excellent condition, he thought that Yan Zhao could live for a few more years. That's why he had the idea of going on a long - distance trip.
Gently rubbing Ning Yuwang's slender waist, Yan Zhao lowered his eyes and thought: It seems that it's time for Doctor Yan to set off for the snow - capped mountains. The return date was uncertain, and there was no hurry.
Ning Yuwang frowned tightly. Even in her dream, she was restless. Yan Zhao was still approaching step by step and constantly demanding.
So tired! So scared!
After being disturbed by the nightmare for a long time, which seemed like a year, Ning Yuwang finally woke up.
However, Chu Nian'an, Pei Yunlu and others had come two or three times. All of them were sent away by Yan Zhao on the pretext that she was not feeling well.
Hearing this from Lianye, Ning Yuwang: "..."
The Prince was really not shy! So showy!
She didn't know if those two unmarried girls had understood anything.
Ning Yuwang blushed secretly: All dignity was gone!
When she dressed and made up and then walked out of the room, it was already the afternoon.
At that time, Yan Zhao was sparring with Gu Xiao.
Ning Yuwang rarely saw Yan Zhao take action. Maybe the image of the sickly prince was too deeply rooted in people's hearts. And there were guards like A Da behind Yan Zhao, so he didn't have to do it himself.
Today, she really saw Yan Zhao in action.
A cold sword danced like a dragon, attacking aggressively without any defense. It was swift and fierce. His eyes were full of righteousness. Even when facing Gu Xiao, he didn't show any mercy.
"Clang!"
The cold sword trembled in the wind, and the sound of the sword howling came one after another. The sword intent was cold and oppressive.
But Gu Xiao had also experienced hardships and disasters during his five years in Xiaoshan.
His long spear moved steadily, colliding with the cold sword. There was no longer the carefree and playful look on his face.
Yan Zhao attacked, and he defended. But he didn't just defend.
The long spear was twice as long as the cold sword, which gave him an advantage. He always paid attention to Yan Zhao's posture, looking for an opportunity to deflect the cold sword in Yan Zhao's hand.
But Yan Zhao seemed to have a thousand eyes and a delicate mind, knowing every move of Gu Xiao.
When Gu Xiao tried to deflect, Yan Zhao turned sideways and chopped at the spear. When Gu Xiao attacked boldly, Yan Zhao lowered his waist and kicked.
And Gu Xiao changed from an attacker to a defender again. But this time, his movements were clumsy.
"Bang!"
It was the sound of Gu Xiao's long spear hitting the ground.
Gu Xiao admitted defeat sincerely. "I lost."
He walked to the stone table and drank the cold tea in one gulp. Then he sighed. "It's unfair. You've trained for two years less than me. Why have you made more progress than me!"
Yan Zhao laughed softly. "Maybe it's talent."
When facing Gu Xiao, he was more amiable than usual. He was even more willing to joke.
Gu Xiao bowed in admiration. "Since there's Gu, why is there Yan! Bloodline suppression!"
This sentence of his was not only about himself and Yan Zhao. It was also about his father Gu Wu and Yan Lin.
The two were not only comrades but also generals and brothers. Gu Wu's most respected brother in his life was Yan Lin. The two had fought side by side many times. But Yan Lin was the main general, and Gu Wu was his deputy.
In terms of martial arts and intelligence, Yan Lin was always better. So Gu Wu often said when drinking and looking at his sword at night, "There will be no more great general in the Chu Dynasty!"
Even after Yan Lin's death, he became a general. But he resigned early and only wanted to be the Marquis of Wuan, showing only a little of his edge. He lived in seclusion in Xiaoshan and didn't want to see the Emperor of Chu again.
"If Uncle Gu knew you were slandering him behind his back, he would definitely send you back to Xiaoshan to practice martial arts for another five years!"
Yan Zhao didn't drink cold tea. He had the warm tea in Ning Yuwang's hand. He sipped the hot tea from Ning Yuwang's hand affectionately, and the smile on his face became even broader.
"Thank you, my wife."
Ning Yuwang held a embroidered handkerchief and wiped the thin sweat off his forehead. "Your Highness has just sweated. Don't stand in the wind."
Yan Zhao agreed gently and followed her into the room.
Gu Xiao, who had once witnessed his cold - blooded act of making a human - skin lantern, almost choked on the cold tea.
Was this his cousin?
Tsk, the stench of marriage!
Gu Xiao could clearly see that he was showing off his wife.
Moreover, he didn't like Ning Yuwang, and he showed it all on his face. He also followed Yan Zhao into the room and sneered. "There are no elders in the Prince's Mansion to teach you manners. You even slept until noon!"
If Yan Zhao wasn't here, he would have rolled his eyes.
Although Gu Xiao was about the same age as Yan Zhao, his personality was lively and straightforward. Especially in front of the Princess: He was really just a pouting child!
Ning Yuwang echoed him. "Indeed."
Fortunately, Gu Xiao was not her elder.
"You!"
Gu Xiao didn't expect her to agree with him. His sense of guilt quickly turned into anger. "The family education of the Yongning Marquis Mansion is really poor. They actually raised a daughter like you who has no manners."
If he only talked about Ning Yuwang, she wouldn't be angry. But if he mentioned the Ning couple, Ning Yuwang wouldn't tolerate him like this.
"The family education of the Marquis of Wuan is indeed good. His cousin can even interfere in his elder cousin's affairs. I'll have a good talk with him when I'm free!"
Gu Xiao immediately lost his arrogance. "You're not playing fair!"
Ning Yuwang: "I'm not good at martial arts!"