Chapter 78: Cruel Prince 27

The next morning, Tang Wan woke up feeling completely exhausted.

The moment she opened her eyes, she saw Feng Qitong propping up his head with one hand while quietly watching her from the side.

Still sleepy, Tang Wan yawned lightly before subconsciously saying:

“Morning.”

Feng Qitong looked at her deeply for a moment before replying:

“Morning.”

Then he suddenly said, “Today is the day Ai Consort returns to her family home. Is there anything you want to bring back?”

Hearing this, Tang Wan immediately replied:

“The inkstone Father Emperor rewarded before is quite good. We can bring that back for Grandfather. As for the rest, Husband can decide.”

“Alright,” Feng Qitong answered. “We’ll do as Ai Consort says.”

Then the two finally got up to wash and change clothes.

...

Since today was merely the customary return visit after marriage, there was naturally no need to dress as formally as when entering the palace.

After changing into a tender green dress, Tang Wan was once again led out by Feng Qitong.

By now, Tang Wan had already become somewhat accustomed to Feng Qitong constantly holding her hand or pulling her into his arms at every opportunity.

As a result, she no longer resisted at all and simply followed obediently beside him.

The Tang residence wasn’t far from the Crown Prince’s estate, so it didn’t take long for the carriage to arrive.

Only after getting off did Tang Wan realize that although she had casually told Feng Qitong to “prepare whatever,” he had actually brought two full carts of gifts.

The more valuable the gifts a married woman brought back during her return visit, the more it represented how much her husband’s family valued her.

Feng Qitong was clearly giving her enormous face.

Thinking this, Tang Wan couldn’t help curling her lips into a smile.

What she didn’t know was that Feng Qitong’s gaze had remained fixed on her the entire time.

Seeing her smile slightly, his own mood immediately improved as well.

Sure enough—

preparing extra gifts had been the right choice.

...

Elder Tang had known they were returning today and had already prepared to welcome them early in the morning.

Soon, the entire Tang family came out together to greet the couple.

Tang Wan barely paid attention to anyone else.

Instead, her attention immediately focused on Tang Qingzhu.

Seeing the faint trace of jealousy and humiliation flash across Tang Qingzhu’s face instantly improved Tang Wan’s mood even more.

...

After entering the residence, Tang Wan exchanged greetings with Elder Tang before temporarily separating from Feng Qitong and heading toward the inner courtyard to meet the female relatives of the Tang family.

Because Tang Wan’s status had now changed completely, the women of the Tang family spoke to her far more cautiously than before.

Only Tang Qingzhu behaved much like usual.

She stepped forward smiling and asked:

“Second Sister, how has His Royal Highness been treating you? Have you been doing well?”

In Tang Qingzhu’s eyes, all the affectionate behavior displayed by Feng Qitong today was merely an act performed for Elder Tang to see.

Now that Feng Qitong wasn’t present, Tang Wan would surely complain or reveal the truth.

Unfortunately for Tang Qingzhu—

she was destined to be disappointed.

With faint blushes rising onto her cheeks, Tang Wan nodded under everyone’s curious gazes.

“His Royal Highness treats me extremely well,” she said softly. “He practically dotes on me.”

Tang Qingzhu’s expression instantly stiffened.

“That’s impossible!” she blurted out without thinking.

The moment those words left her mouth, Tang Wan immediately looked at her calmly.

Seeing this, Tang Qingzhu hurriedly explained:

“Second Sister, don’t misunderstand! Of course I hope you’re doing well more than anyone else.”

“It’s just that everyone in the capital knows the Crown Prince isn’t easy to get along with...”

“Those are merely rumors,” Tang Wan interrupted directly.

“His Royal Highness is an exceptional person.”

“The luckiest thing in my life was marrying him.”

The moment her words fell, a deep burst of laughter sounded from outside the room.

“Hahaha!”

“Only today did this prince realize Ai Consort thinks so highly of me!”

Feng Qitong—who was supposedly still speaking with Elder Tang in the front hall—strode directly inside at that moment.

The instant Tang Qingzhu saw him, her face turned deathly pale.

After all, although the Crown Prince’s cruel reputation was known throughout the capital, very few people actually dared speak ill of him openly in front of him.

And what she had just said...

had clearly been heard by Feng Qitong completely.