Not good! Chu Lian wanted to say that, but He Changdi didn't give her the right to refuse. He continued to hold her soft hand and began to move … After a long time, when he was done, Chu Lian felt that her hand didn't belong to her anymore … Chu Lian panted in his arms. Her clothes were messy, and He Changdi had already untied her belt. He Sanlang had also thrown her yellow robe embroidered with peonies off the couch. Although He Changdi wasn't satisfied, he didn't ask for more in consideration of his wife's health. Nanny Zhong, who was standing guard outside, had already heard the couple's movements in the bedroom. When He Sanlang was about to carry Chu Lian to the bathroom to take a bath, Nanny Zhong purposely coughed outside. Chu Lian was embarrassed. Her face, which had just flushed red, turned completely red. She secretly pinched He Changdi's arm. He Changdi lowered his head and kissed her forehead. He comforted her in a low voice, "Take a bath first. I'll go out and talk to Nanny." Chu Lian didn't object. Nanny Zhong was He Changdi's woman after all. If he wanted to explain, then so be it. She didn't have the face to do so. He Changdi placed Chu Lian in the bathtub and went out to call Xiyan to wait on him. Then, he talked to Nanny Zhong. Nanny Zhong saw He Changdi walk out of the bedroom and wanted to say something. He Changdi didn't wait for her to speak. He said coldly, "Nanny, don't worry. I know what I'm doing. Uncle Miao specifically warned me." Nanny Zhong smiled awkwardly. "It's good that the Marquis knows. I won't say anything more." As soon as Nanny Zhong finished speaking, He Changdi turned around and went back into the bedroom. Jing Yan stood behind Nanny Zhong. She had also heard the sounds in the bedroom. When He Changdi turned around, Jing Yan looked up. Her gaze fell on He Changdi's tall and slender figure. Her eyes were filled with a strange light. Although He Changdi always had a cold and handsome face, it had to be said that his appearance and temperament were top-notch. Even if he stood next to Xiao Bojian, his elegance wouldn't be taken away. Especially when he looked at people with his deep and cold eyes. They always made people feel like they couldn't hide anything. It was as if they could see through the deepest secrets in people's hearts. Jing Yan imagined He Changdi's icy face breaking when he was aroused. She was so nervous and excited that her whole body trembled. She knew that He Changdi had not touched a woman for nearly two months. Just now in the bedroom, it was just a simple relief. As a normal and vigorous young man, how could he be satisfied? The Marquis was indeed very good to Madame, but how many men in this world were satisfied and did not like to have an affair? Even if they could be faithful to each other, they still needed to vent their physical desires. Men and women were different. Moreover, in aristocratic families, there were many male masters who had many wives and concubines. Even if it was the Emperor's son-in-law, there weren't many who truly guarded the princess alone. Jing Yan felt that she had found an opportunity. She had been hiding for so long just for this moment! Thinking about Ming Yan, that woman, she was really stupid! When she had a high status, she would definitely find some time to burn a few pieces of paper for Ming Yan. Chu Lian had been pregnant for three months, and it was time to tell the old house the news. After discussing with He Changdi, she decided to go to the old house tomorrow. After He Changdi had eaten dinner with Chu Lian, Prince Jin suddenly sent someone to look for him. He Sanlang changed his clothes and left with Laiyue and the guards. He did not return until late at night. He Changdi was worried about Chu Lian, so he went to the bedroom to take a look. Chu Lian had already fallen asleep. In the past half a month, Chu Lian had become more and more sleepy. If Doctor Miao had not said that this was a normal situation for pregnant women, He Changdi would have definitely kidnapped all the imperial physicians from the Imperial Hospital. He Sanlang touched Chu Lian's flushed cheeks before reluctantly getting up to leave. It was Jing Yan's turn to be on night duty today. He Changdi asked about Chu Lian's situation. Jing Yan followed behind He Changdi in a well-behaved manner and replied in a small voice, "Lady originally wanted to wait for the Marquis to return before sleeping, but she leaned against the headboard and couldn't open her eyes after looking at the book. Nubi then advised Lady to sleep first." He Changdi glanced at Jing Yan from the corner of his eye and said, "Take good care of your Madame." Jing Yan watched as He Changdi strode to the study in the front courtyard and bit her lip in annoyance. Her eyes suddenly turned, and not long after, the corners of her mouth couldn't help but curl up. Xiyan and Jing Yan stayed in the same room. In her half-asleep state, Xiyan heard the sound of Jing Yan pouring water. She rubbed her eyes in a daze and muttered, "It's the middle of the night, what are you doing! Why aren't you staying with Third Young Madam? " Jing Yan jumped in fright and hurriedly took out a thin layer of clothing that she had prepared. Her voice was a little nervous as she replied, "Third Young Madam is asleep. I'm sweating all over and can't sleep, so I came back to wipe myself. After I'm done, I'll go back and I'll be fine soon. Don't worry." Xiyan didn't think too much about it. Jing Yan usually didn't talk much and only did her work diligently. Although she wouldn't say that she did a great job, she wasn't bad either. Chu Lian didn't say anything either. She turned over and continued to sleep, not bothering about it anymore. Jing Yan heard Xiyan's slow and long breathing and let out a long sigh. She quickly put on her clothes and especially put on some fragrant flower nectar and rouge. She stood by the candlelight and looked at herself in the mirror. Jing Yan smiled proudly. Thanks to the jewelry and fragrance that Chu Lian generously gave to the maidservants, she looked quite beautiful when she dressed up. People say that the more you look at a beauty under the light, the more beautiful you look. Jing Yan felt that her current appearance wasn't any worse than Chu Lian's. She combed her hair and twisted her waist as she walked out of the room. She turned around and gently closed the door. She first went to the main room and saw that the two maidservants were obediently keeping watch. Chu Lian was also sleeping soundly. She whispered a few words to the maidservants and then went to the small kitchen. She took out the tonic soup that she had made in the small kitchen and put it in an exquisite porcelain cup. She put it in a food box and then walked to the front courtyard's large study. She had already asked around and knew that He Changdi was handling official business in the front courtyard's large study. At night, there were only a few manservants serving him. As long as He Changdi drank the soup she made and she took the initiative, it wouldn't be a problem. The more Jing Yan thought about it, the more excited she became. Her whole body began to tremble with excitement. As soon as she left Songtao Yuan, Chu Lian was woken up by someone. Chu Lian rubbed her eyes and sat up, glancing at Wenqing who was standing beside her. Although her voice was hoarse from just waking up, her tone was very calm, "She went?" Wenqing's face was full of indignation as she nodded heavily, "Furen, this servant will go and tell the Marquis!" Chu Lian sat for a moment and became much more awake. She shook her head at Wenqing, "You go and have a look. When you come back, you can directly tell me the result." Wenqing made an 'ah' sound, "Furen, I'm afraid this isn't good?" Chu Lian suddenly laughed lightly, "What, you don't have confidence in your master?" Wenqing quickly shook her head. She felt that as long as Jing Yan stood in front of her master, her master would definitely kick her out. "Then that's fine. Alright, I'm sleepy, you can go." With that, Chu Lian lay down, pulled the thin bedding over her stomach and closed her clear almond-shaped eyes. Wenqing could only follow Chu Lian's instructions. When there was no one in the bedroom, Chu Lian opened her eyes. Her eyes were clear, without a trace of sleepiness. In the original novel, Jing Yan did not have a good temper. In the original novel, she had died earlier than Ming Yan. The reason why she had kept her by her side was to give her a chance to turn over a new leaf. After all, just because something didn't happen didn't mean it would happen. However, she wasn't stupid. She had long been on guard against Jing Yan. Wenqing had been secretly watching her. If she hadn't done what she did today, Chu Lian would have thought that she had turned over a new leaf. Unfortunately, she still took the wrong step. Although she knew that He Changdi would definitely reject Jing Yan, she still couldn't help but feel a little apprehensive. She wasn't as calm and collected as Wenqing made her seem. It was because she cared that she was worried. Chu Lian stared at the top of the tent and bit her lip, waiting for news. Because Jing Yan was one of Chu Lian's four main maidservants, with this identity, she easily entered the front courtyard's large study room. When she reached the last door, Jing Yan couldn't suppress the smugness on her lips. Lai Yue was standing at the door of the study. From afar, he saw Jing Yan walk over with a box of food and went to greet her. "Miss Jing Yan, why are you here at this time?" Jing Yan smiled and bowed to Lai Yue, "I'm on night duty with the Madam. Before she went to bed, the Madam instructed me to bring the Marquis some nourishing soup for his supper." Lai Yue found it strange. Chu Lian rarely brought He Changdi supper, and because He Changdi had spent a lot of time with Chu Lian in the past month, he went to bed early. Thus, he rarely had the chance to eat supper. However, Jing Yan was Chu Lian's personal servant girl. Even if Lai Yue was a little suspicious of Jing Yan's purpose for suddenly visiting, he still let her in. "Then Miss Jing Yan, be quiet when you go in. Put down the box of food and leave. The Marquis doesn't like to be disturbed when he's working." Jing Yan nodded obediently and took out an exquisite embroidered pouch from her bosom and handed it to Lai Yue. What kind of person was Lai Yue? He was not bad looking and worked by He Changdi's side. There were countless servant girls who wanted to give him embroidered pouches. Even if Jing Yan's pouch looked good and was quite heavy, he still refused. In truth, Lai Yue, who was used to seeing rich and powerful people, didn't think much of it. It wasn't even as good as the plate of Yangzhou fried rice that Xiyan cooked in Chu Lian's courtyard … Jing Yan awkwardly took back her hand and bowed to Lai Yue. Then she quietly pushed open the door and entered the large study. He Changdi's desk was piled high with official letters and confidential documents. At this time, he was sitting straight behind the desk, wearing a black robe embroidered with a fierce tiger descending the mountain. His black hair was tied up with a jade crown. His appearance was outstanding and his temperament was cold and outstanding. His brows were slightly furrowed, his right thumb and index finger stroking the green jade ring on his left thumb, as if he was pondering about something. Seeing that He Changdi's every move was the model of a noble young master, Jing Yan's eyes instantly brightened. She tried her best to suppress the emotions that were about to burst out of her heart. She lowered her head and softly called out, "Marquis." He Changdi's deep phoenix eyes fell on Jing Yan who was not far away. His brows instantly tightened even more. Jing Yan nervously held the handle of the box of food in her hands and pretended to be calm as she said, "Marquis, nubi is under Furen's orders to send you supper. This is what Furen had instructed before she went to bed." End of Chapter Content