Wei Dongling was taken aback for a moment and asked speechlessly, "Aren't you impotent?"
Yu Zixi's face darkened. Grinding his teeth, he growled, "Do you want to test it?"
"You're dreaming!" Wei Dongling kicked him hard off the bed and roared, "Don't even think about it!"
Caught off guard, Yu Zixi was kicked to the ground and rolled twice. With a muffled groan, he lay on the ground and sneered, "I didn't expect my wife still had the strength to kick me even after being so seriously injured?"
Wei Dongling was both angry and amused. Pretending to be angry, she said, "If you want to sleep, stay; if not, get out!"
"I'll sleep, I'll sleep." Yu Zixi leaped onto the bed and lay down obediently. Then he groped for the quilt and covered Wei Dongling.
A royal guard on duty outside the door knocked and a loud voice came, "Your Highness, the Fifth Princess. There was some commotion nearby. I'm here to inquire after your well - being. Are you all right, Your Highness?"
Wei Dongling replied, "It's okay. The noise must be from the mice I raised coming out for food. You don't need to make a fuss."
Raising mice? The guard was dumbfounded. This princess's hobby was really creepy.
"Yes!" The guard retreated.
Hearing the fading footsteps, Yu Zixi pinned Wei Dongling down under him and pretended to be angry, "Explain it clearly! Who's the mouse?"
Wei Dongling covered her wound and whimpered pitifully, pretending to be in pain.
Yu Zixi turned pale with fright. He quickly let go of her and asked anxiously, "Did I press on your wound? How are you? I'll go and call Nanny Ruan!"
Wei Dongling grabbed his hand and chuckled softly, "I'm just kidding. Go to sleep quickly." After a day of fear, she was extremely sleepy at the moment. She hugged Yu Zixi's strong waist, rubbed her face against his arm for a while, and then fell into a deep sleep.
Yu Zixi gently kissed her on the forehead and snuggled up to her to sleep.
Wei Dongling stayed in bed for three days. The six personal maids carefully selected by the Inner Palace Office were extremely well - behaved and smart. They served her meticulously in daily life, being proficient in everything from cleaning, feeding medicine, to massaging her shoulders.
Two old maids came to explain the palace rules to her one by one. The rules were boring and tedious, making Wei Dongling drowsy.
Cheng Hao, the brother brought by Jingzhe, came to visit her despite his injury. Although he wore a veil, his attitude was extremely pious.
Wei Dongling nodded in satisfaction and ordered a reward. For a cold - natured person like Jingzhe, to have such a brother who risked his life to come to his rescue in times of crisis was truly a life - and - death friendship. If he was willing to stay, Wei Dongling would be very happy.
At night, after dismissing the maids, Yu Zixi still climbed in through the window and shared the bed with her every night. He behaved quite obediently. Apart from kissing and hugging, he didn't overstep the line. She didn't know if it was because he felt sorry for her injury or if he was really impotent.
Or was he worried that she would abandon him after entering the palace?
Thinking of this, Wei Dongling quickly hugged his arm and explained softly, "Zixi! Don't worry. My whole heart belongs to you! I only wish to be with you forever. Even if I'm forced into other arrangements after entering the palace, I'll elope with you! Also, even if you're really impotent, I won't despise you."
Yu Zixi was both angry and amused. He pounced on her and bit her neck hard. After a while of intimacy, he sighed softly, "Huanhuan said she misses you."
Wei Dongling pouted and said aggrievedly, "I miss her so much too!" Luo Xunlong went to see Cuihuan every night. He only knew that her injury was not serious, but she couldn't come out to see Wei Dongling.
Yu Zixi stroked her soft black hair and said softly, "Master is still angry. I'm afraid he won't let Cuihuan out for now. When he calms down in the future, I'll bring her to see you."
Wei Dongling nodded.
Yu Zixi added, "In a few days, Yu Xingze and He Yao will get married. I originally wanted to take you to join in the fun, but you need to rest well. I can't bear to let you travel."
Wei Dongling said excitedly with a smile, "It's a happy event! I didn't expect your nominal father to act so quickly. He proposed to marry so soon? Have they completed all the procedures like the betrothal gifts, asking for the bride's name, and divination so fast?"
Yu Zixi said, "The Yu family was in the wrong first. To show sincerity, my grandmother sent someone to handle the matter in a hurry."
Wei Dongling thought for a moment and asked, "He Yao sent a red envelope when the Listening to the Wind Tower opened. I should go and see her on her wedding day. Can you bring Cuihuan there? I miss her so much." In fact, there was nothing interesting about the wedding. She just wanted to see Cuihuan. They had been inseparable for the past few months, and the sudden separation made her quite uncomfortable.
Yu Zixi hugged her soft and charming body and hesitated, "Your identity hasn't been made public. I'm afraid that in the chaos, I won't be able to take good care of you, and you'll be targeted by ill - intentioned people."
After such a change, the Crown Prince's days were numbered. Although he had gone to the secluded mountain to observe mourning, there were still some of his remaining followers in the capital. Wei Dongling had someone to protect her in the Su Mansion in the past few days, but once she left the mansion, it would be hard to say. He was still a bit worried that the Crown Prince's people might fight back desperately.
Seeing that Yu Zixi didn't agree, Wei Dongling pleaded coquettishly, "With you by my side, I'm not afraid of anything. I miss Cuihuan!"
Hearing her gentle and charming voice, Yu Zixi had no choice but to coax her softly, "Okay, I'll make arrangements for you." He might as well just follow her every step.
Only then did Wei Dongling agree and happily go to sleep.
Under everyone's careful care, Wei Dongling's injury finally healed enough for her to get out of bed after several days. Two little maids came up to support her and took her for a stroll by the carp pond. When they felt the gentle autumn breeze, they quickly found a cloak and tied it around her, afraid that she would catch a cold.
Before long, the emperor came with several imperial doctors to see her and brought a lot of rewards. He held her hand and gave her detailed instructions for a long time. After chatting with Old Master Su for a while, he got up and left.
On the 18th of October, Yu Xingze and He Yao got married.
Wei Dongling asked the two etiquette - teaching old maids for a half - day leave. She took Luo Xunlong, Jingzhe, Cheng Hao, and two personal maids and got into Yu Zixi's carriage.
According to the convention of keeping a proper distance between men and women, Jingzhe insisted on protecting her closely and got into the carriage, which made the two maids cast sidelong glances, but they didn't dare to say much.
Wei Dongling lifted the curtain and saw Yu Zixi riding a horse beside the carriage, smiling brightly at her. With his complacent look, someone who didn't know might think it was him getting married!
At this time, the Yu Mansion had been renovated and was decorated with lanterns and streamers everywhere.
To prevent any accidents, everyone had never publicized Wei Dongling's identity.
Therefore, Lord Yu, who was busy receiving the guests, didn't pay much attention to them. He just showed off the plaque inscribed by the emperor to his colleagues.
Yu Zixi left Luo Xunlong, Jingzhe, and the maids in his own courtyard. He took Wei Dongling's hand and went to see Grandma Yu.
When Grandma Yu first saw Wei Dongling, she smiled kindly. She quickly took off the jade bracelet on her wrist as a greeting gift. Wei Dongling happily accepted it and thanked her. Then she respectfully poured tea for Grandma Yu.