Chapter 462: The Pure-Clad Dark Heir 12

Seeing the situation before him, Jiang Yuantong couldn’t help cursing inwardly—and immediately regretted it.

He had only meant to test her…

But somehow, he had dug a hole and jumped into it himself.

…

At that moment, Tang Wan pulled the quilt tighter and said, “See? There’s nothing like what you said.”

Looking at her flushed face, Jiang Yuantong’s gaze deepened for a brief second.

Then, just as quickly, he returned to that innocent expression and said, “But Grandfather said—”

Before she could react, he suddenly leaned closer.

Tang Wan’s eyes widened. “What are you doing? Get up!”

Something felt… off.

“I want to be close to you,” Jiang Yuantong said, his tone still carrying that naïve sincerity.

He reached out, holding her in place, and lowered his head again.

Tang Wan froze for a moment.

“Madam… I feel strange,” he added, his voice sounding troubled.

Hearing this, Tang Wan immediately replied, “Then you should rest properly. Don’t move around.”

Jiang Yuantong’s lips curved slightly—almost imperceptibly.

Then he leaned closer again, clearly not intending to stop.

Tang Wan felt her composure slipping.

Wasn’t he supposed to be simple-minded?

Why did this feel… anything but simple?

…

“Why are you unhappy?” Jiang Yuantong asked, watching her closely.

Tang Wan stared back at him. “What if I say I don’t want this?”

He tilted his head, as if thinking seriously.

“Grandfather said… sometimes people say one thing but mean another,” he replied.

Tang Wan: …

Before she could respond, he moved again, catching her off guard.

“Jiang Yuantong—!” she started, startled.

But her words were quickly cut off.

…

The night stretched on.

The candle burned low, its light flickering softly against the walls.

Outside, the servants quietly withdrew, not daring to disturb the newlyweds.

Even the Lin Prince, upon hearing that everything was proceeding smoothly, finally relaxed.

At least… things were going as expected.

…

By the time the sky began to lighten, the room had fallen quiet again.

Jiang Yuantong held Tang Wan close, his breathing steady as he drifted into sleep.

…

It wasn’t until midday that he stirred.

Rubbing his eyes, he slowly woke up.

The moment he opened them, he saw Tang Wan sleeping peacefully beside him.

Her expression was calm, her features soft in the daylight.

For a brief moment, he simply stared.

Then, as if realizing something—

He froze.

His mind went blank.

…When had things turned out like this?

 

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