She refused to marry.

At night, Su Wanwan was fast asleep.

Suddenly I felt something licking my cheek until it felt sticky.

Open your eyes.

Feng Chenjun stared at her with resentful eyes.

The emperor had climbed into the room at some point and was now holding her in his arms.

"I haven't seen Madam all day; I thought she had been divorced."

"Your Majesty, it is against etiquette for me to come to my private quarters instead of at the triumphant banquet in the palace today." Su Wanwan said reluctantly, but her hands wrapped around the emperor's waist.

He's lost even more weight.

"The banquet was boring, and I was afraid that Madam would run away, so I came to check on her to put my mind at ease." Xiao Xuanjing's fingertips lingered on her face.

"The capital is only so big, where would I run off to? When did Your Majesty become so anxious and insecure?" Su Wanwan reached up and obediently wrapped her arms around his neck.

"The Grand Tutor has already told me that you were the one who spread that rumor." Xiao Xuanjing leaned down and gently placed a kiss on her lips.

"Hey, Your Majesty, there's something I'd like to discuss with you." Su Wanwan narrowed her eyes and moved to the side.

Xiao Xuanjing lay down on his side, saying, "Tell me about it."

"Today's Dharma assembly cost thirteen thousand taels of silver, all for Your Majesty. So, could the money come from the Princess's residence?" Su Wanwan snuggled into the Emperor's arms coquettishly.

"The Crown Prince has ransacked the Princess's residence. Apart from the scenery, there's nothing of value left," Xiao Xuanjing said, feigning melancholy.

"Huh?" Su Wanwan sat up. "Your Majesty, you can't be so stingy. You watched me jump into the fire pit, and now that I'm back in triumph, I should at least get some money."

"Little fox, I don't want to hide it from you. This time I came back not only without money, but I also owe a lot of military pay. I'm already in dire straits." Xiao Xuanjing glanced at him and chuckled.

The little fox's mouth visibly turned down, and its expression was sorrowful, making it a pitiful sight.

"Little fox, I was just kidding." Xiao Xuanjing pulled the woman into his arms and gently stroked the little fox's nose. "My lady, tell me first, why didn't you come to see your husband today?"

Su Wanwan was annoyed.

"First, since my lord and I are not yet married, the way we address each other is incorrect."

Secondly, there are so many women crowding the streets these days; even if I tried my hardest, I couldn't get past them.

Thirdly, Your Majesty wishes to see His Majesty today, but I have plenty of time to see you. There's no rush...

Xiao Xuanjing frowned. "My wife and I have already shared a bed. This husband was initiated by my wife. If my wife does not acknowledge him, she is breaking her promise. In Chen Kingdom, breaking off the engagement without authorization will result in a year of service."

Secondly, although there are many people here today, I have already sent people to make arrangements and reserve seats. If Madam does not come, it is Madam's fault.

Furthermore, my wife promised to prepare a delicious feast today, but when I arrived, the lights were already off and she was fast asleep. I am very...heartbroken.

Su Wanwan thought he should be angry, but in the end, he was actually sad.

She wrapped her arms around the king's neck and gently pecked his forehead. "I was wrong today. Tomorrow, I will prepare a feast to welcome you back and wash away the dust of your journey."

"Okay." Xiao Xuanjing lay down and held her in his arms. "I have sent more than a hundred people near the Su residence. If there is any unusual activity in the residence, shout outside and someone will come to protect you."

Su Wanwan raised her eyes. "Your Majesty, why?"

"General Shen requested an audience today, wanting to seek justice for his son, but I refused. My scouts have returned and reported that he went to see the Crown Prince, which may be detrimental to the Su family." Xiao Xuanjing gently stroked her hair.

Su Wanwan was troubled.

General Shen is not easy to deal with.

"Father and Third Uncle have gone into hiding and haven't returned yet. I heard they were taken away by the Crown Prince's men. Your Majesty, could you perhaps inquire about this?"

"I've already sent someone there, Madam. Don't worry, the young master is a kind-hearted person and will be fine." Xiao Xuanjing frowned.

The two fell asleep in each other's arms.

The next day, Su Wanwan opened her eyes to find that the person beside her had already left.

A hairpin was left on the pillow, its inlaid jewels gleaming brilliantly in the sunlight.

Su Wanwan got up, lifted the curtain, and something on the table caught her eye.

Layer upon layer of gold bars were piled up on the round table like a small mountain!

She rubbed her eyes; it was definitely not a hallucination.

Without even putting on his shoes, he walked to the table, picked up a gold bar, took a bite, and left a clear tooth mark on it.

There was a piece of paper under the gold bar: "A small gift, I hope you will accept it, Madam."

Su Wanwan chuckled as she pulled out the note and sat on the stool, grinning foolishly.

The door opened gently, and Chunhua walked in carrying a basin. She stared in disbelief at the gold bars on the table.

"Miss, where did this come from?"

"This was given to me by a very kind person." Su Wanwan put the note away.

"Miss, we've struck it rich! This little mountain of gold is enough to feed us for a lifetime, even for eighteen generations. His Majesty is truly generous." Chunhua put down the basin, touched the gold bars in her hand, and sighed with delight.

"Don't let the third wife find out, otherwise, trouble is inevitable."

"Yes, by the way, Miss, the third young master has returned, and Madam sent someone to invite you over." Chunhua then remembered that she had come in to wake the young lady up and get her washed.

"Hide the gold bars in the side room first." Su Wanwan stood up. "I'm going to change my clothes."

"Yes."

After the master and servant finished their work, they went together to the main courtyard.

The main courtyard was bustling and noisy; Su Xian's voice could be heard from a great distance.

"At the critical moment, *snap*, the spear pierced the man's throat. Only after beheading him did they realize it was his corporal..."

"Wow, you're really good." Su Jinning clapped her hands, glancing sideways at the person on the steps. "Second sister, come quick, look at this rubbish you're blowing."

"Greetings, Sister Wan! Sister Wan, why are you so late? We've been waiting for you for quite a while," Su Xian said, approaching her.

Su Wanwan entered the room, glanced at him sideways, and whispered, "You mustn't tell anyone about my affairs."

Su Xian raised his hand and swore, "His Majesty instructed me, and I haven't uttered a single word."

"Good brother."

Su Wanwan greeted her mother and third aunt.

"What are you two whispering about at the door?" the Third Madam asked, frowning.

"Oh, I was thinking that my third brother should gain some experience. He's not young anymore, so it's time to find him a marriage partner. I was just asking for his opinion." Su Wanwan sat down next to Su Jinning.

Upon hearing this, the third wife clapped her hands and exclaimed, "That's a great idea! No wonder Second Brother always praises Wanwan; she's a woman who can manage a household. What kind of family have you found?"

"I was just about to send someone to ask the official media, but I thought I should ask Xian-di's opinion first." Su Wanwan winked at Su Xian.

Su Xian lowered her head shyly, "Mother, Sister Wan, is there any rush?"

The family was having a lively conversation.

Suddenly, a person entered through the door, dressed in shimmering brocade, followed by two servants.

"Wow, it's so lively here."

The room fell silent the moment the man entered.

"Why is everyone so quiet now that I've arrived?" Su Jinse walked up the steps and entered the house. "Greetings to my second aunt and mother."

Su Wanwan frowned. Jinse had gained a lot of weight, including her protruding belly.

"What, you're not welcome?" Su Jinse turned around and looked at the three siblings.