Pregnant Before the Royal Marriage

Chapter 722: Chapter 722: Midnight

Xiachu and Dongxie exchanged glances when they heard her sigh.

They thought she was still upset.

But then Jiang Ning said, “He’s just like a stud pig.”

The two maids were stunned for a moment before they understood what she meant.

Xiachu couldn’t help but laugh out loud.

Dongxie glared at her and whispered, “Master, you can’t say such vulgar things. It would be terrible if it got out. Xiachu, stop laughing, shut your mouth! If you dare to spread this, I’ll rip your mouth apart!”

Knowing the seriousness of the matter, Xiachu quickly covered her mouth, “I’m not stupid.”

Jiang Ning didn’t mention the topic again.

She walked forward, scooping up a handful of snow, excitedly saying, “Such a heavy snowfall. Tomorrow all of you will accompany me back to the Prime Minister’s Mansion, and we can play with the snow too.”

Even the usually calm Dongxie was thrilled, “Master, are we all going? But someone needs to stay and serve the little princes.”

“Wenzan and Lingzi will go as well.”

This was a rare opportunity granted by the Emperor for them to leave the palace. It would be a pity not to go.

When everyone in Crystal Clear Manor learned they could return to the Prime Minister’s Mansion, they couldn’t contain their excitement.

Huang Ying and the maids Chun, Xia, Qiu, Dong all had family members at the Prime Minister’s Mansion. Understandably, they wanted to see their families and celebrate together during the New Year.

Wenzan and Lingzi were even more ecstatic, jumping and shouting.

The palace was strict, and they couldn’t run around freely. But it would be different at the Prime Minister’s Mansion.

Even if they turned the whole place upside down, no one would say a word. Instead, they would continue to be pampered and treated like young masters.

Of course, they were eager to go and have fun.

Night fell.

After taking a bath, Jiang Ning grabbed a book and crawled into bed to read.

Without her cellphone, music, or comedies, reading a book was the only bedtime routine she could think of.

Indeed, just a few pages in, she felt drowsy.

Vaguely, someone took away the book that had been resting on her face.

She thought it was Huang Ying and didn’t mind, turning over to sleep.

However, someone quietly lifted her blanket, pressed close to her back, and gently embraced her.

Jiang Ning tried to turn around, but the person held her still.

“It’s me.”

A low, slightly tired voice spoke in her ear.

Jiang Ning relaxed her body, closed her eyes again, and asked, “Why are you here in the middle of the night?”

“I never said I wouldn’t come.”

“You’re a little cold.”

Even though he was only wearing thin pajamas, Jiang Ning could still feel the warmth of his skin.

Li Hongyuan wrapped his arms around her waist, buried his cheek in the crook of her neck, and closed his eyes. Surrounded by her breath, he murmured, “I’m tired.”

Jiang Ning stopped talking.

Soon, even and gentle breathing sounds filled her ears.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

He must be truly exhausted.

Outside, it was pitch black.

Jiang Ning didn’t know the time, but she was enclosed in his arms. It wasn’t very comfortable, but she quickly fell asleep due to her exhaustion.

It was Huang Ying who woke her up.

“Master, we need to get up a bit earlier today,” Huang Ying whispered as she opened the bed curtain.

Jiang Ning opened her eyes and found herself alone in the bed.

The blanket was tucked snugly around her.

The warmth that had held her last night seemed to be just a dream.

Jiang Ning sat up, looking a bit dazed.

Huang Ying thought she was still sleepy. She tenderly said, “I’ll help you change and wash up. Later, when you’re in the carriage, you can take another nap.”

“Oh.”

Jiang Ning got out of bed with a heavy head, and casually asked, “Did the Crown Prince come by last night?”