She pressed down on Xiyan's arm and shook her head at her, whispering, "Older Sister Xiyan, don't think too much. Third Young Master loves Third Mistress so much, how could he bully her?

This is the master's matter, we servants shouldn't get involved.

Besides, Third Mistress did not call anyone, so it's not good for us to go in like this.

Think about Third Mistress' character, if she was really bullied, how could she not call someone? "

Although Xiyan was still worried, she was finally convinced by Wenqing.

This time, they could see how considerate Third Young Master was towards Third Mistress. Third Mistress also had a vengeful character, and if she was really wronged, she would not endure it.

The two maids kept watch until midnight. Xiyan let out a long sigh of relief when she heard that it was quiet inside.

Wenqing also blushed and relaxed.

Now that the masters had calmed down, there was no need for two people to keep watch. In the end, Wenqing told Xiyan to go back and rest, while she stayed in the side room to keep watch.

Xiyan left the main room, but she did not go to rest. Instead, she went to Gui Momo's place and told her that the young couple had finally consummated their marriage.

Gui Momo was not sleeping at this time, waiting for Xiyan's news.

Knowing the result, Gui Momo clasped her hands together and bowed, a smile on her face.

She pushed Xiyan, "This is good, I can rest assured. If Third Mistress can give birth to Lin 'er in the future, this old fellow can enjoy her old age.

It's getting late, you should go back to sleep. "

Xiyan saw that Gui Momo was getting up from the bed to put on her clothes and asked curiously, "Momo, why are you up so late?"

Gui Momo smiled until her teeth could not be seen, "Sixth Young Miss' body is thin and weak, this first night must not be good. I will go stew some nourishing soup for her, and she can drink it tomorrow morning."

Xiyan saw that she was in high spirits and did not stop her, "Then Momo should sleep early after you finish your work. I will go back to my room first."

Xiyan and Fuyan stayed in the same room.

When Xiyan returned to her room, she saw that the room was lit. She frowned and muttered, "It's so late, why is Fuyan not sleeping yet? What is she doing?"

As he spoke, he quickly walked to the door and pushed it open. Unexpectedly, the door was bolted from the inside.

Chu Lian's personal maidservants lived in this small courtyard attached to Songtao Court. Usually, they would take turns to be on night duty. Regardless of whether it was the courtyard door or the room door, they were not bolted.

There were old women on night watch at the entrance of the courtyard, and the security outside was even tighter. Nothing had ever happened.

A trace of suspicion arose in Xiyan's heart. She called out to Fuyan softly from outside the door.

Fuyan shivered when she heard the sound of the door being pushed open. She thought that Xiyan would only return to her room tomorrow morning. She didn't expect her to return at this time.

She hurriedly hid the envelope under her pillow, straightened her dress, calmed her breathing, and then pretended to open the door as if nothing had happened.

The door was opened from the inside. Xiyan came in and saw that Fuyan had not changed her clothes yet. Obviously, she hadn't slept yet. She asked, "Why aren't you resting at midnight? You're going to serve Third Mistress tomorrow!"

Fuyan walked over to the bed and sat down. She picked up the sewing frame on the side. "This handkerchief is half a flower short. I wanted to sleep after I finished embroidering. I didn't expect that time would pass so quickly. It's already midnight."

Xiyan frowned. "You can embroider a handkerchief at any time. Why do you need to stay up so late? Alright, go to sleep. Otherwise, if something goes wrong tomorrow, Mama won't forgive you."

"En, I'll listen to Older Sister Xiyan and go to sleep.

I definitely won't do this next time. "

Xiyan looked at Fuyan as she changed her clothes. She felt that Fuyan's actions tonight were strange, but she couldn't ask anything. In the end, she could only give up.

The light in the room was quickly blown out. In the darkness, Fuyan reached out to touch the envelope under her pillow. Her eyes flickered. Finally, she clenched her teeth and made a decision.

Chu Lian slowly opened her eyes. She had just woken up and her mind was still in a daze. But when she moved, the soreness of her entire body attacked her, almost causing her to howl.

Memories poured into her mind like a tidal wave, causing Chu Lian to be stunned for a moment. Then, she was annoyed and angry beyond belief.

This He Sanlang!

Last night, he didn't care about her wishes and tormented her like that!

Chu Lian turned around and discovered that He Changdi was no longer there. She reached out to touch the bedding beside her, but it was no longer warm.

She frowned and was about to call someone in.

Wenqing, who was outside, heard the slight movements inside and quietly walked into the bedroom. She stood by the bed where the curtains were drawn and asked in a low voice, "Third Young Mistress, do you need this servant to serve you?"

Chu Lian didn't expect Wenqing to be waiting outside. She immediately blushed.

She awkwardly coughed and said in a hoarse voice, "What time is it now? Where's Third Young Master?"

Although He Changdi had been conferred the title of Marquis Dingyuan and his official position had been lowered, he didn't live separately from the estate. The Matriarch, Countess Jing 'an, and the wife of the heir were all present. Thus, in Count Jing' an's estate, everyone still called him Third Young Master, so Chu Lian was still Third Young Mistress.

Wenqing replied with a smile, "Don't worry, Third Young Mistress. It's only the end of the morning. Third Young Master went to the martial arts arena an hour ago."

It was only a little more than two months ago, and the weather in Shengjing was still cold. Although the bedroom was burning, it was still the most comfortable time to laze in bed.

Knowing that it was still early, Chu Lian didn't care anymore. She hadn't rested well in the first place, so after giving Wenqing some instructions, she turned over and went back to sleep.

The corners of Wenqing's mouth lifted, and she left in a low voice.

Third Young Mistress was very tired last night. When Third Young Master went to the martial arts arena in the morning, he told her to let Third Young Mistress sleep a little longer. Even if Third Young Mistress wanted to get up, she would persuade her.

In less than half an hour, He Changdi came back.

Wenqing and Wenlan, who were waiting outside, handed him a wet towel.

He Sanlang glanced at the two of them. "Is your grandmother awake?"

Wenqing smiled. "She woke up half an hour ago and asked Third Young Master about it. After that, she went back to sleep."

A trace of gentleness appeared on He Changdi's cold and resolute face. He handed the towel back and strode into the bedroom with his hands behind his back.

They hadn't seen each other for more than an hour, but he missed her so much. He wanted to see that soft and innocent little face immediately.

Chu Lian, who was sleeping soundly, kept feeling an itch on her face and nose. She impatiently reached out her hand to wave it away.

Her slender wrist peeked out from the loose sleeves of her pajamas. That little bit of strength was not even worth mentioning in front of He Sanlang.

There were a few suggestive bright red marks on her wrist, exactly the same as the marks on her neck.

He Changdi's eyes darkened. He picked up her slender arm and kissed the dark marks.

Then, he gently tucked her arm under the warm blanket.

He took off his shoes and moved closer to Chu Lian, pulling her into his arms along with the blanket.

The movement was too loud, and Chu Lian finally couldn't sleep anymore. She opened her misty almond-shaped eyes. Her little face was flushed because she was sleeping soundly.