The Crazy Emperor's Pampered Cousin

It's not about the honor of being the Crown Princess, but about the equal contract between "Shen Tinghe" and "Xie Yanzhao" in terms of soul and status.

Xie Yanzhao listened quietly, initially with slight surprise, but then, two clusters of burning light gradually ignited in his deep eyes, growing brighter and brighter.

She said she wanted to be his queen.

She said she wanted to share the world with him.

To him, this was by no means presumptuous or demanding, but rather the most beautiful words of love.

A near-manic sense of satisfaction seized him.

His lips curled up uncontrollably, forming an incredibly bright and somewhat wild smile.

The burning passion and obsession in his eyes were so clear that even Shen Tinghe, who was standing right next to him, felt a slight tremor in her heart and was somewhat dazed.

Shen Tinghe blinked, a question creeping into her mind: Did she... say something that excited him so much?

Xie Yanzhao's forehead pressed tightly against hers, their breaths mingling, their voices low and trembling with excitement.

"Of course! This world belongs to both of us. Everything I possess—power, wealth, territory… including myself, inside and out, head and toe—belongs to Yuan Yuan."

He wished his little girl would be even more greedy.

Love of power? He then bestowed upon her the supreme Phoenix Seal.

She loved money? So he gave her a fortune that could rival that of a nation.

He is the only one who can give her the best of everything in the world, and he will only give it to her.

In this way, she would always be by his side, inseparable from him, and unwilling to leave.

Although Shen Tinghe didn't fully understand the source of his surging emotions, she clearly understood the unwavering resolve and complete honesty in his words.

She didn't press him further, but simply smiled sweetly, then tilted her head back and kissed his lips again.

This time, she tried to imitate him as he always did, tentatively tracing the shape of his lips with the tip of her tongue.

Then, she timidly ventured into his mouth, awkwardly but diligently exploring his territory inch by inch, mimicking the trembling and tenderness he brought.

Xie Yanzhao tensed up, then relaxed completely and immersed himself in the moment.

He squinted his eyes happily, a very soft sigh escaping his throat, letting her "do whatever she wanted," feeling completely relaxed, every bone in his body radiating satisfaction.

How could his Yuan Yuan be so obedient, so sweet, so soft and fragrant that he wished he could meld her into his very bones?

When Shen Tinghe retreated, her breathing unsteady, Xie Yanzhao still had his eyes closed.

Her long eyelashes trembled slightly, and her face held a dazed and dissatisfied expression, as if she were accusing someone of ending things so quickly.

Seeing his expression, Shen Tinghe's heart softened, and she said sweetly, "This is a reward for you... You answered well."

Today, Xie Yanzhao was going to the military camp in the suburbs of the capital to supervise military affairs. It was inconvenient for him to take Shen Tinghe with him, and he was also worried that she would be bored in the palace, so he specially sent someone to invite Madam Shen to the palace to keep him company.

Not long after the Crown Prince's carriage left the palace gate, Madam Shen's carriage slowly came to a stop outside the Donghua Gate.

Holding the token of the Eastern Palace, the palace servants respectfully led her to the Eastern Palace.

Upon entering the main hall, one finds the surroundings quiet, with only a few palace maids gently wiping the multi-treasure pavilion.

Upon hearing the sound, Qinglan and Qingdai came out from the inner hall to greet her, curtsying and saying, "Greetings, Madam."

Madam Shen looked around and asked gently, "Has the Crown Princess not risen yet?"

Qinglan replied with a smile, "Reporting to Madam, the Crown Princess is still sleeping peacefully."

Seeing the surprise on Madam Shen's face, she added softly, "His Highness has already instructed that the Crown Princess need not be bound by the morning and evening greetings, and that rest and comfort should be the priority."

Madam Shen: "What about breakfast? We can't go hungry every day."

Qingdai smiled and said, "Don't worry, Madam. His Highness always personally wakes the Crown Princess for her meal at the appointed time. Sometimes he will have some snacks before going to sleep. This morning, His Highness had already eaten with the Crown Princess before leaving the palace."

Qinglan and Qingdai exchanged a glance, but did not say anything.

It wasn't "calling" at all, it was "coaxing". His Highness the Crown Prince held the person in his arms and coaxed him with gentle words, feeding him spoonful by spoonful.

Upon hearing this, Madam Shen shook her head, feeling both amused and helpless.

Ah Yuan was right. Unexpectedly, the Crown Prince really indulged her like this, letting her sleep until the sun was high in the sky.

Madam Shen: "Let her sleep. I'll wait in the side hall."

Qinglan hurriedly said, "The Crown Princess specifically instructed that if Madam arrives, she must be woken up. This servant will do it now..."

Madam Shen waved her hand, her eyes full of tenderness: "No need, I'll go in and see her myself."

Outside the sleeping quarters, Qingxu and Qingyu were tending the incense burner and adding incense. When they saw Madam Shen enter, they bowed and stepped aside.

Madam Shen walked quietly to the carved canopy bed and gently lifted the soft gauze curtain.

Under the brocade quilt, her daughter Shen Tinghe was fast asleep.

She was curled up on her side, her cheeks flushed, one hand resting unconsciously on the pillow, her breathing light and long.

Madam Shen watched quietly, and the last trace of unease in her heart slowly subsided.

The daughter looked radiant and relaxed, clearly being well cared for and living a very comfortable life.

Just as she was about to lower the curtain, Shen Tinghe turned over, her nightgown collar slightly loosened, revealing some bright red hickeys on her snow-white collarbone.

Madam Shen was taken aback at first, then covered her lips with her handkerchief, a knowing smile spreading across her eyes.

No wonder he was sleeping so soundly.

Perhaps sensing the gaze, Shen Tinghe's eyelashes trembled slightly, and she slowly woke up.

In her hazy state, she saw her mother smiling at her from the bedside. She instantly woke up, and with a mixture of surprise and joy, she got up and rushed into Madam Shen's arms.

"Mother!"

Mrs. Shen hugged her daughter, feeling her warm and fragrant body, and gently patted her back: "How old are you? Still so childish."

As he spoke, he casually adjusted her slightly open collar.

When her fingertips touched the mark, Shen Tinghe belatedly exclaimed "Ah!"

She then remembered that Xie Yanzhao had been as ruthless as a wolf last night, and there must be many marks on her neck at this moment.

She shrank back into the quilt, covering her head completely.

Madam Shen chuckled and gently patted the ball through the blanket.

"Why are you shy in front of your mother? The Crown Prince dotes on you, and that makes your mother happier than anything else."

A muffled, embarrassed voice came from under the covers: "Why... does Mother always catch us...?"

Madam Shen smiled without saying a word, only urging her to get up.

After Shen Tinghe finished washing up and dressing, the mother and daughter sat down on the rosewood couch by the window.

Madam Shen picked up her celadon teacup, but her gaze slowly swept across the hall.

The treasures displayed in the pavilion were all rare and precious objects. On the desk next to it, there was an unfinished calligraphy copybook, and the purple brush pen hanging on the brush holder was an imperial item.

The precious white-crowned lotus orchid by the window was also taken very good care of.

Not to mention the fabric of her daughter's clothes, the seemingly simple yet exquisite mutton fat jade hairpin in her hair... every detail reveals her quiet love and cherishment.

Madam Shen's last remaining doubts vanished, and she lowered her head to take a sip of tea.

The mother and daughter had a long private conversation, from everyday matters at home to interesting anecdotes from the palace.

Finally, Madam Shen put down her teacup and naturally changed the subject: "A-Yuan, is your period... still on time this month?"

Shen Tinghe was holding a piece of almond shortbread when she heard this and nodded.

"It ended a few days ago."

Madam Shen's brow furrowed almost imperceptibly.

Logically speaking, given the Crown Prince's doting affection for his daughter and the couple's deep love, there should have been good news by now.

She didn't mean to force her daughter; it was just that in the royal family, offspring were crucial to the foundation of the nation and the very basis for a woman's standing.

The Eastern Palace has only had one Crown Princess so far, and countless eyes are fixed on her daughter's unborn child.

The earlier you get pregnant, the better it is for your daughter.