Poison Genius Consort

e in broad daylight? What kind of tricks is he playing now?

Ning Jing sat with her eyes lowered.
Soon enough, she saw Tang Li stop by the edge of the bed.
He was wearing a pair of black boots with gold edging, a subtly luxurious choice.
She wanted to take off her veil and phoenix coronet because it’d been a pain wearing the heavy things for the past few days.
Her neck felt like it was about to snap.
But she was afraid to move in case Tang Li seized the chance to make things difficult.
As she sat waiting in silence, Tang Li didn’t speak either.
He simply moved to sit by her side to tug on the other end of the red silk in their hands.

The two of them sat without a word.
After a while, Ning Jing’s lips curved into a cold smirk at the silence.
If he wants me to speak first, he can dream on! Since he wants to drag things out, I can just play along.

Abruptly, Tang Li tugged on the red silk.
Since Ning Jing was holding its other end, she felt it immediately.
Her scornful smile deepened, but she didn’t react.
However, Tang Li tugged harder as if preparing to pull her to his side.
Ning Jing disdained the action and held tight until the silk turned taut.
Then she abruptly let go and the silk smacked into Tang Li.
She laughed secretly up her sleeve and feigned ignorance as she sat there quietly.
But Tang Li didn’t mind and kept to himself as well.

What’s wrong with him? Ning Jing was beginning to feel upset.
After all, this was his territory–the Tang Clan.
She could only cope with changing circumstances by sticking to her principles, but they ended up sitting there for two entire hours.
Her behind was getting numb by the end.
She began to imagine Tang Li’s expression.
Is that bastard still staring at me?

Then she began to consider a question.
Why is it just the bride that wears a veil? Why not the groom too?

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Actually, Tang Li wasn’t event looking her way.
He was leaning against a high pillow while reclining lazily on the bed.
One hand propped up his head while he shut his eyes for a brief nap.
He was sure that Ning Jing wouldn’t do anything as long as he kept quiet.
He’d been nothing but exhausted on their entire trip.
The afternoon was a perfect chance for him to take a break before dealing with this woman tonight.

One sat while the other reclined, one felt perturbed while the other was just sleeping.
Just like that, a beautiful afternoon passed by.
By the time night fell, Tang Li opened his eyes and gave a lazy stretch.
Ning Jing sensed the movement beside her and grew on guard again.
Tang Li stood up and rubbed his stomach before heading for the table.
He was hungry! In a flash, he downed both bowls of sweet date and lotus root soup.

“Bastard!” Ning Jing cursed under her breath.
She was hungry too!

So this is how Tang Li’s going to waste my time.
I can’t just sit by and wait.
A cold gleam flashed past her eyes before she suddenly cried out, “Aiya, it hurts! My stomach hurts!”

If she fell ill on their wedding night, what could he do to her? She clutched her stomach and curled up as she yelled.
“My stomach hurts so much, help…help me!”

Tang Li looked over doubtfully before a cold smile crept onto his face.
But he quickly fell into his role and strode to her side.
At the same time, Ning Jing pulled the veil off her head.

“My stomach hurts a lot, I–” she suddenly fell silent.
Heavens, what’s this?

The room around them was filled with red roses like an ocean of flowers.
The floor in front of the bed was decorated with candles in the shape of a heart, while her favorite daisy flowers were scattered in the center to make a Jing character for her name.

This… Ning Jing was so surprised she forgot to keep up her act.
Her entire trip from Ten Thousand Commerce Hall had been too chilly to be called a wedding, but why…why had so much thought and care been put into the surprise of this room?

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Tang Li, don’t you know I’ve long given up my feelings? I thought that was it for the wedding! She cast a disbelieving glance towards Tang Li, who eyes reflected the room full of flowers beneath the candlelight as well as her own face.
His gaze was both loving and warm.
Seeing her touched and surprised, Tang Li was very satisfied, but he pretended not to notice and asked urgently, “What’s wrong with your stomach? How does it hurt?”

Ning Jing recovered her wits and quickly continued to act.
“It hurts a lot.
I can’t stand it.
Let me lie down, will you?”

Tang Li quickly helped her take off the phoenix coronet and laid her down on the bed before tucking her in.
“Did you catch a chill? Or did you eat something bad?” As he spoke, he hastened to pour her some hot water.
“Drink something first, I’ll go find a doctor.”

Ning Jing hadn’t touched a drop of water all day.
Now she drank as she spoke, “No need, it’s probably…because it’s almost time for my period.
That’s why it hurts more than usual.
I’ll be fine after a night’s rest.”

Her acting was simply humiliating him! A sly gleam shone in Tang Li’s eyes as he feigned ignorance.
“What kind of illness is a period? Is it urgent? I better go find a doctor, you’re making me worry like this.”

Ning Jing would still find this awkward no matter how open-minded she could be.
How could a dissolute loafer like Tang Li not understand what I’m talking about? He’s got to be faking it.
She was certain too that his decorations for the room had their own purpose too.
Don’t even think of tricking my affections!

“It’s not an illness, it’s…” Ning Jing beckoned Tang Li to come closer so she could explain, but a sharp stab of pain suddenly attacked her stomach.
She instantly broke out into cold sweat!

What had happened?