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Feng Wuyou had grown accustomed to being called "mother" by Feng Qingyan and, after correcting her a few times to no avail, she let it be.

Jun Moqing always spoke directly and to the point in front of his daughter, "Little Nine, dad needs your help with something."

Feng Wuyou asked in confusion, "What is it?"

Jun Moqing briefly explained the matter of the Maidenhair marking.

"You’ll help dad prove that even with the Maidenhair, one can still... repair."

Feng Wuyou had known about the Maidenhair marking since she had returned, especially among the women in the palace, who all used it to prove their innocence.

She looked towards Feng Qingyan, not expecting to see Maidenhair marking on her mother’s arm.

The thought of using her as an experiment brought on a bit of embarrassment.

However, to help prove her father’s point, it wasn’t unacceptable.

"No problem."

Having listened to Jun Moqing’s words, Feng Qingyan guessed that the proof he referred to meant applying Maidenhair marking on Little Nine’s arm, and then letting Little Nine and the Crown Prince consummate...

Such a straightforward and candid method~

When Xiao Jinyan returned, Feng Wuyou told him about this matter.

Since it was a simple favor and also a request from her father, Xiao Jinyan naturally did not refuse.

Xiao Jinyan commanded, "Liu Xi, fetch the Maidenhair marking."

"Yes." Liu Xi left and soon returned with the Maidenhair marking.

"Your Highness, it has been brought."

Xiao Jinyu instructed, "Give it here."

"Yes." Liu Xi presented the Maidenhair marking with both hands.

Xiao Jinyan took the tool for applying the Maidenhair marking while Feng Wuyou had already rolled up her sleeve, revealing a section of her arm as white and smooth as jade.

He tenderly applied the Maidenhair marking on her arm.

Feng Wuyou curiously watched as a red Maidenhair marking appeared on her arm, the dark-red Maidenhair marking particularly striking against her fair skin.

She wasn’t selected to enter the palace, so she had never had Maidenhair marking applied.

In ancient times, the majority of women relied on Maidenhair marking to prove their innocence.

After applying the Maidenhair marking, Feng Wuyou ran out from the inner room and headed to the Side Hall, showing her mother the marking on her arm when she saw Feng Qingyan.

"Mother, look."

Seeing the Maidenhair marking on Little Nine’s arm, Feng Qingyan froze for a moment, noticing it looked very similar to the one on her own arm in both color and size.

"It really can be... repaired later on..."

Feng Wuyou said, "This is quite normal. Although Maidenhair marking was used in ancient times to prove a woman’s innocence, it had its flaws."

Feng Qingyan lifted her head to look at Jun Moqing, no wonder his words were so sure. She thought about it, without absolute certainty, he wouldn’t speak with such finality.

Jun Moqing caught the meaning in Feng Qingyan’s eyes instantly, "I wouldn’t lie to you."

Feng Qingyan pursed her lips and did not reply.

That evening, Feng Qingyan stayed the night at the East Palace.

Lu Zhaoyan, having taken over some of his official duties, had some leisure time and returned early to Hehuan Hall.

At the moment, Feng Wuyou was already in bed, having just picked up a recipe book when she saw Xiao Jinyan come back.

"Your Highness, you’ve returned early today."

"I’m going to bathe," said Xiao Jinyan as he took off his Fox Fur and went to bathe.

After bathing, Xiao Jinyan, dressed in his inner garments, came straight to the bed, lifted the covers, and got in.

Reading in bed was very damaging to the eyes in ancient times due to the dim light from just a few horn lanterns, so Feng Wuyou soon put the recipe book aside after a while.

Once Xiao Jinyan lay down, he took a look at the Maidenhair marking on Little Nine’s arm, knowing that if they consummated tonight, the marking would disappear. It reminded him of the first time they had consummated their marriage.

It was his first time, and he was inevitably a little nervous.

He also feared that he might hurt her, so his nervousness was tinged with extreme caution.

Even now, the memory excited and stirred him, unforgettable for the rest of his life.

Seeing Xiao Jinyan staring at the Maidenhair marking, Feng Wuyou looked up in confusion, "What’s up?"

"Thinking of the first time we consummated," said Xiao Jinyan, grabbing her wrist and pinning it above her head as he rolled on top of her.

Feng Wuyou and Xiao Jinyan could be considered an old married couple by now and no longer blushed at every intimate touch or in an amorous atmosphere, unlike in the beginning.

"It’s been so long, and you still remember it?"

Xiao Jinyan looked down at her intently, unblinking. Over the past few years, she seemed unchanged, except for an added touch of feminine charm.

"No matter how long passes, I will remember it. That was the first time I wanted to possess someone."

When he had first realized his feelings for Little Nine, the idea of possessing her had taken root in his heart.

Perhaps it was because he was part of the Royal Family or due to his experiences, but he was sensitive. If he had been late, Little Nine might not have belonged to him.