Chapter 64: Cruel Prince 13

“No,” Feng Qitong refused directly before lowering his head and biting lightly at Tang Wan’s collarbone.

Tang Wan: “???”

Had this man never touched a woman before? Why was he always so impatient?

“Your Highness~” Tang Wan continued trying to coax him softly.

However, the next moment, Feng Qitong’s hoarse voice sounded beside her ear.

“The more you act spoiled, the less this prince wants to let you off. Don’t worry. Only once tonight.”

Tang Wan silently rolled her eyes.

So she was supposed to thank him for only doing it once?

Since refusal was clearly impossible, Tang Wan simply decided to stop resisting and lie there obediently.

Unexpectedly, Feng Qitong suddenly let out a low laugh.

“This prince knew it. You little liar—you’re very good at pretending.”

Tang Wan’s eyes widened instantly.

When had she pretended?!

Wasn’t this an unfair accusation?

As though sensing her expression, Feng Qitong bit her earlobe lightly while continuing:

“What ‘capital’s number one talented woman’? What ‘quiet and elegant lady’? You were pretending all along. You almost deceived even this prince.”

Fortunately, he had discovered her true personality.

Otherwise, he would have missed out on someone this interesting.

Hearing this, Tang Wan immediately protested unwillingly, “Your Highness, when exactly did I deceive you?”

“You still dare deny it?” Feng Qitong replied lazily. “Before, whenever you saw this prince, you acted timid and submissive. Wasn’t that all an act?”

If she hadn’t repeatedly looked at him during the Golden Autumn Banquet, he truly wouldn’t have realized how deeply she hid herself.

Only then did Tang Wan understand what he meant.

For a moment, she felt utterly wronged.

The one who used to fear you wasn’t even me, alright?!

Of course, she absolutely couldn’t say that aloud.

At that moment, however, Feng Qitong said seriously, “So tonight, this prince will properly punish you.”

That so-called punishment lasted the entire night.

And just as Feng Qitong promised—

it was indeed only once.

One extremely long, exhausting once.

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Before leaving, Feng Qitong leaned close to Tang Wan’s ear and chuckled softly.

“Tomorrow morning, this prince will personally come with the betrothal gifts.”

Tang Wan almost wanted to tell him to hurry up and leave already.

Unfortunately, she was so exhausted she didn’t even have the strength to speak.

This man’s stamina was honestly terrifying.

It felt as though he had drained every bit of energy from her body.

Seeing Tang Wan completely ignore him, Feng Qitong merely raised his brows slightly.

As expected, this little girl was definitely not some gentle and virtuous lady.

But fortunately, if she truly were, he probably wouldn’t have found her interesting anymore.

“Ding! Feng Qitong’s favorability has increased by 5. Current favorability: 65.”

After casually leaving behind another five favorability points, Feng Qitong finally departed.

...

Early the next morning—

Tang Wan was still half-asleep when the maids dragged her out of bed to wash and dress.

After being thoroughly exhausted by Feng Qitong the previous night, Tang Wan felt so tired she barely wanted to move.

Still, she forced herself to get up.

Not long after breakfast, a young maid excitedly rushed over to report that the Crown Prince had personally arrived with the betrothal gifts.

Moreover, everyone was shocked because Feng Qitong had actually prepared one hundred and twenty-eight betrothal gift chests.

Regardless of whether people liked him or feared him, from the sheer scale of the bride price alone, it was obvious the Crown Prince placed enormous importance on this marriage.

...

Although Tang Wan was a modern person, she still understood what such extravagant betrothal gifts represented in ancient times.

There was no doubt that Feng Qitong had given her tremendous face and respect this time.

As a result, despite the soreness in her waist and legs, Tang Wan instantly became energized again and hurried toward the front courtyard with her maids while listening to the eunuch loudly announce the gift list.

Pearls from the Eastern Sea.

Red coral from the Western Sea.

Rare treasures of every imaginable kind.

The eunuch in green robes recited the betrothal gifts for nearly two full hours before finally finishing the entire list.