"I don't owe her anything," Liu Chenchen said matter-of-factly. "If she were more polite, I'd be willing to talk to her properly. But she's clearly trying to make things difficult for me, so why should I give her face?"

Looking at her confident and radiant appearance, Xiao Shiyan couldn't help but smile.

He put down his teacup and extended his hand to her: "Come here."

Liu Chenchen raised an eyebrow and walked over, showing her respect.

As soon as she reached him, he swept her into his arms and pulled her into his embrace, where she sat on his lap.

"What are you doing?" Liu Chenchen didn't struggle. Instead, she leaned into his arms and found a comfortable position, her fingers idly playing with the embroidery on his clothes.

Xiao Shiyan chuckled softly, his fingers stroking her cheek: "Still such a temper."

"Good to know." Liu Chenchen looked up at him, her fingers moving upwards to gently pinch his chin: "So, husband, remember, I'm the kind of person who never suffers a loss."

Xiao Shiyan let her pinch him, raising an eyebrow: "Hmm?"

"So," Liu Chenchen leaned closer, her breath brushing against his lips, "if one day you ever follow the example of others and take a concubine in this backyard, bring a mistress in..."

She paused, her eyes clearly warning: "Don't blame me."

Xiao Shiyan was amused by her feigned fierceness, took her hand that was pinching his chin, and kissed it.

"Jealous? Liu Chenchen, listen to what you're saying. Look around the capital, which high-ranking family's principal wife dares to say so confidently that she doesn't allow concubines? Even Father, although he has no illegitimate children, does have concubines."

Upon hearing this, Liu Chenchen's expression instantly changed, replaced by an indifferent one, and she even lazily yawned.

"Jealous?" she scoffed. "Think what you will."

She's jealous, look at her so capable, does she really think she's some kind of celestial being?

She nestled into his arms in a more comfortable position: "Anyway, as long as no one enters this backyard, I'll spend every day with you. But if anyone does enter..."

I don't know if it was for her benefit or for her benefit.

Xiao Shiyan's gaze darkened slightly.

Liu Chenchen, however, seemed oblivious and continued:

"If you really find someone else, wouldn't that be like freeing me up? I'll have the title of the Prince's Consort, all the honors I deserve, and I'll have the dowry assets. Then I can do whatever I want and go wherever I want. Wouldn't that be much happier? You just need to spend time with your new bride. I promise I'll be magnanimous."

Generous my foot! I'll raise two nice kids too, as if nobody can't have fun.

She spoke frankly, and Xiao Shiyan wondered if it was just his imagination, but he could sense a feeling of anticipation in her.

Xiao Shiyan's face darkened completely.

Is this because they're treating him as a potential business partner?

She needs his status as "crown prince" and the convenience it brings, but once the troubles that this status brings outweigh the conveniences, she will not hesitate to withdraw.

This realization ignited a nameless anger within him.

He suddenly tightened his arms, holding her even closer in his embrace, their bodies pressed tightly together.

"Liu Chenchen." His voice was low and husky, carrying a dangerous aura: "You've certainly got a good plan."

Liu Chenchen was struggling to breathe from his grip, but she still refused to admit defeat. Instead, she tilted her head back and gave him a provocative kiss on the lips: "What, do you think I'm smart, husband?"

Xiao Shiyan's eyes darkened, his hand on her waist tightened, and he lowered his head to kiss the woman's lips fiercely.

The kiss carried a clear sense of punishment, domineeringly taking over her breath.

Liu Chenchen initially tried to refuse, but quickly gave in to his forceful advances.

After a long while, Xiao Shiyan finally released her, his forehead pressed against hers, his breath slightly unsteady: "Dream on."

Liu Chenchen's breath hitched slightly from his kiss, her eyes glistening with tears, but she still retorted, "Of course, just because someone is beautiful doesn't mean they can have beautiful dreams!"

"You think you'll be free and happy once I take a concubine?" Xiao Shiyan's fingers traced her slightly swollen lips, his eyes deep and unfathomable. "Don't even think about it in this lifetime."

He suddenly picked her up and carried her to the bed in the inner room.

"Hey! Xiao Shiyan! Put me down! I haven't showered yet!" Liu Chenchen immediately protested and kicked him.

Xiao Shiyan placed her on the bed, then climbed on top of her, trapping her beneath him.

He lowered his head, his nose almost touching hers, their warm breaths mingling.

Xiao Shiyan gently placed her on the bed, then climbed on top of her, trapping her beneath him. He lowered his head, his nose almost touching hers, their warm breaths mingling.

"Since you find it useful," he said in a low, husky voice, with a hint of seduction, "then use it well, until you can't bear to let it go."

Before he finished speaking, he kissed her again, deftly untying her sash.

Liu Chenchen reached out and pushed him: "Xiao Shiyan, you haven't taken a shower yet."

The man became increasingly unreasonable: "Sweetie, we'll shower together in a bit."

"Who wants it... um..."

Their clothes were removed, and their skin touched.

Liu Chenchen could clearly feel the man's temperature rising, and she stopped struggling.

Instead, she put her arm around his shoulder and chuckled softly in his ear, "That depends on whether my husband... has the ability to make me reluctant to part with him."

These words undoubtedly added fuel to the fire.

Xiao Shiyan's eyes darkened further, and he said no more, proving his "ability" through his actions.

That night, the bed curtains swayed, and breaths mingled.

Liu Chenchen was so exhausted that she couldn't even lift her fingers. In her dazed state, she only heard him whisper in her ear, "You heartless little thing."

Too lazy to argue, she mumbled a vague "hmm" and fell into a deep sleep.

Xiao Shiyan looked at her peaceful sleeping face, his fingertips gently stroking her slightly damp forehead, his eyes filled with complex emotions.

This woman is increasingly able to influence his emotions, which is not a good thing.

But she is his lawfully wedded wife; don't think about anything else.

As for those unrealistic little schemes, he had time to work things out with her slowly.

It seems I need to have a serious talk with my mother about the concubine matter. As for that cousin, I should let her get married as soon as possible.

Based on tonight's conversation, this woman dared to openly bring up this topic, which clearly shows that she really cares about it.

Although he had never considered taking a concubine, he wasn't particularly opposed to it at first; it was just something he could do without.

After all, he wouldn't focus too much on the backyard; matters concerning the inner quarters should be the mistress's concern.

He didn't know that although he had no intention of taking a concubine, it would be quite difficult for someone of his status to remain without one.

The virtuous princess, the court officials, and the supreme emperor caught him off guard, almost causing him to lose everything.

Of course, he didn't know that he had pulled the person closer to his arms, closed his eyes, and slept soundly through the night.

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