Help! The Frosty Noble's Son Is in Love With Me!-Chapter 307: Wishing the Whole World Knew

Such sweet talk, even his explanations are full of flattery and coaxing words.

Qu Fulan was both annoyed and not; she blinked her bright eyes and bit her lip without speaking.

She truly didn’t realize how adorable she was, as the man raised his hand to ruffle her hair, then drew her into his embrace, "Lanlan, I’m very happy."

Happy about what? It didn’t need to be said; she knew. Just this one sentence instantly soothed her mood, so she obediently let him hold her, her cheek against his chest, listening to his heartbeat, feeling an unprecedented sense of peace and comfort within.

The remnants of the evening light completely faded away, and the carriage traveled forward in the light of dusk, heading towards Pei Mansion. Leaning against his chest, Qu Fulan looked at the gentle lights outside the window, feeling for the first time a sense of coming home.

Suddenly, she understood the saying "because of one person, liking a city."

On the night of their initial heart-to-heart, Pei Ji’an was, of course, no longer sleeping alone, but he did not directly consummate the relationship with her.

Although she did not refuse, he could clearly feel her tension and unease.

The days were long ahead, and the situation was already clear now, so why rush things?

Not to mention that women particularly value the first time, he valued it even more, so even if he was uncomfortable, he was especially patient.

First, he held her while sleeping, so that they could fully get used to the intimacy of each other’s skin, and she wouldn’t be afraid of the unknown anymore.

When it comes to such matters, women won’t feel uncomfortable if they don’t engage in them. At least Qu Fulan was that way; she soon fell asleep in the familiar surroundings, lying in his arms.

Pei Ji’an, on the other hand, quietly got up a few times to take cold showers.

No wonder they have not consummated the marriage for so long without being noticed — Heir Pei called for water several times a night, both hot and cold, keeping the kitchen staff busy. Who would have thought it was just Heir Pei using the water alone?

As for why he called for hot water too, well, the performance needed to be complete; without such thorough methods, it wouldn’t be Heir Pei.

The next morning, Qu Fulan woke up to find herself alone in bed; he must have gone to the morning court.

Actually, she was often unclear whether he was on a task or something else.

So when the maid entered the room, she still asked, "Where is the Heir?"

The maid paused in surprise at the young madam’s words, temporarily halting her actions to look at the young madam, finding it very curious as it was the first time the young madam inquired about the Heir’s whereabouts.

"The Heir has gone to the morning court."

Having confirmed this, Qu Fulan didn’t ask further and began to plan her own matters in mind.

After all, every day she opened her eyes, there was a pile of things inside and outside the mansion waiting for her to handle.

But she was accustomed to dealing with business outside the mansion first, and then handling internal affairs when returning in the afternoon; everyone knew her habits.

However, before she could straighten out a complete plan, his valet came over.

"The Heir asks that the young madam not go out today. Anything that needs doing, just instruct the servants or stewards to handle. He will take the young madam out after court, and they might not return for two or three days."

The specific destination and purpose were unknown even to the valet.

Imperial Kitchen.

The emperor took a deep breath as he looked at the specially stayed behind Heir Pei, "Pei, do you want to take leave for three days and go on a trip far away with your wife?"

Has the reason for leave become so simple and straightforward in these times?

Does he seem like such an easygoing emperor?

Pei Ji’an raised his hands to bow, humble and courteous, "Indeed, I have been laboring for days, and as the saying goes, a balance between work and rest is essential. Therefore, I wish to go out for a short relaxation to adjust my mind, so I can return and devote myself to serving Your Majesty tirelessly!"

The emperor found himself choked up with words, at a loss whether to scold or not given Pei Ji’an’s genuine hard work, and his desire for some relaxation seemed reasonable.

If only he could have worded his leave request more tactfully, he would have approved it sooner.

But knowing Pei Ji’an, he mostly tends to be calm and reserved, only revealing his "tail" to show off when in particularly high spirits, wanting the whole world to know.

"What joyous occasion have you encountered that has you so eager to show off?"

"Only you truly understand me, Your Majesty," Pei Ji’an first expressed admiration for the emperor’s words, then calmly fibbed, "Only this time, Your Majesty guessed wrong. Since my marriage, I’ve only had four days of rest, and then I devoted myself entirely to official duties. Now that the major case is concluded, I just wish to take my wife out for a little relaxation, that’s all."

This statement sounded genuinely sincere, though coming from him, why did it feel a bit dubious? The emperor did not dwell much on such matters, "Alright, considering your always devoted service, I’ll grant you these few days of rest. Seize the opportunity to enjoy yourself as there are still many matters waiting for you to handle. The remnants of the previous regime need to be eradicated for my peace of mind."

Pei Ji’an respectfully took his leave.

Leaving the palace, he mounted his horse, swung his whip, and dashed away like the wind, albeit for only a short distance to show off, since one must not ride wildly in crowded areas.

Yet, even riding his horse leisurely back home, Heir Pei’s good mood was unmistakable, with an expression on his face brighter than the sun.

Qu Fulan had only just arranged her affairs when he returned.

"Didn’t I promise to take you tea picking before? Although we missed the spring tea season, going for summer tea is just as good. I’ve taken leave from the emperor, and he has granted it," Pei Ji’an exuberantly spoke up as soon as he returned.

Being able to go out and relax naturally made Qu Fulan happy, "But how do I explain it to the family?"

After all, she was a wife now, not in modern times where one could say they’re going away and just go, right?

"You only need to consider what to bring; I’ll handle everything else," he said.

In the end, who knows how Heir Pei managed it, but both the old lady and Madam Pei said nothing, only advising them to be careful along the way.

Being away for a few days, careful preparation was needed regarding where to stay, where to eat, etc., as well as the necessary clothing.

Finally, when they left, Pei Ji’an even went out of his way to swing by that tofu skin bun shop, wanting to buy some buns for Qu Fulan to eat along the way, but by chance, the shop was closed today.

"Strange, why is it closed? I’ve been a regular for so long, and this is the first time I’ve seen the proprietress close," Qu Fulan was quite curious; there wasn’t even a notice posted. Was it some affairs that needed attending to?

It was the shop assistant next door who provided an answer, "I heard she’s gone back home to marry, no longer needing to show up from now on."

So that’s what happened, Qu Fulan didn’t think much of it, bought other things, and set off on her journey.

This time, they didn’t bring any maids or servants, not even guards, for a genuinely private trip for two.

They both wore very ordinary attire, appearing just like an ordinary couple.

He took the front to be her coachman, while she stayed inside the carriage, shielded from the wind and sun, occasionally sitting upfront with him to chat and talk.

They traveled, stopping and going until they arrived at an inn before nightfall.

Given the tea plantation area here, some distant traders would come to inspect the tea, hence the construction of the inn.

Pei Ji’an booked a top-quality room.