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"Not bad, you’re quite fleshy, soft and squishy..." he deliberately tested the feel—

But his figure is well-proportioned, and he looks very good in clothes.

Weichi picked up Lu Zhaoyan and carried him straight to the bath, lowering him into it with swift and decisive movements.

While Lu Zhaoyan was bathing, Weichi took off his outer robe and threw it outside because it smelled too awful.

When he turned back to look, he discovered that Lu Zhaoyan, who had been sitting nicely before, had now slipped into the bath with his head and all.

Weichi was startled and rushed over quickly, lifting him out of the water.

He checked Lu Zhaoyan’s breathing; thankfully, he was still breathing.

"You scared me to death..." If he had killed the Director of the Astronomical Observatory, he would probably be the one to die tomorrow—

After experiencing a near-drowning incident once, Weichi never dared to be negligent again, tending to his bath with extra caution.

"It’s all because of what you said, now I’m left with a shadow in my heart," Weichi couldn’t help but complain.

He felt it was all because Lu Zhaoyan had calculated their marital fortunes and hadn’t told him the truth, leading to this shadow.

After the bath, Weichi packed Lu Zhaoyan up and sent him to bed, watching as he continued to struggle and grunt, seemingly uncomfortable.

Weichi sighed and instructed the palace maid at the door, "Take good care of Master Lu, I’m going back."

With that, he strode out.

But before he could leave through the door, the palace maid caught up with him, "Master Weichi, Master Lu has fallen off the bed."

Hearing this, Weichi paused mid-step, turned around, and ran back. As he stepped through the threshold, he saw Lu Zhaoyan spread-eagled on the ground, the bedding just barely covering the important parts.

No wonder the palace maid had called for him, which girl wouldn’t be embarrassed at such a sight?

Weichi walked over helplessly, bent down, and picked up the person from the floor to place him back on the bed.

The palace maid brought over some warm water and conscientiously wiped Lu Zhaoyan’s cheeks.

Weichi watched from the side; Lu Zhaoyan was also 26 this year and famously handsome.

Thinking of his soft fleshy body, no wonder he couldn’t shoulder burdens or lift loads.

After the palace maid finished wiping, she saw Weichi wearing very thin clothes in the cold weather, which could easily lead to catching a cold.

She cautiously inquired, "Master Weichi, would you like to bathe?"

Weichi had been eager to go back just to bathe, feeling sticky and uncomfortable.

Since Lu Zhaoyan was drunk, he couldn’t leave, so he ordered, "Prepare some hot water."

"Yes, sir," the palace maid replied, carrying the basin out.

Before long, the palace maid came in to inform, "Master Weichi, the hot water is ready."

Weichi glanced at Lu Zhaoyan on the bed before turning to leave.

When he returned after the bath, the night was deep and peaceful.

On the bed, Lu Zhaoyan hadn’t settled down, still humming. Driven by curiosity, Weichi walked over, leaned down close, and listened carefully, trying to make out what he was humming.

"No more drinking, no more, if I drink any more my stomach will burst... Brother Weichi, I was wrong, isn’t that enough?"

Weichi: "..." It seems he really went too far, he can’t do this next time.

Just as Weichi was about to sit upright, he heard Lu Zhaoyan humming again, "Mine, my pillow... Where is my pillow?"

Weichi glanced at the pillow under Lu Zhaoyan’s head and realized he was searching for it. Kindly, he pulled out the pillow, only to see something fall from underneath.

He bent down to pick it up; it was a lotus pouch. Driven by curiosity, he opened it and found a piece of paper inside.

Subconsciously, he glanced at Lu Zhaoyan who was still searching for his pillow. It shouldn’t hurt to take just one peek, right?

Just one look.

After making up his mind, Weichi took out the piece of paper from the lotus pouch and slowly unfolded it, discovering a message written on it.

After reading it, he realized it wasn’t just any message, it was a coded message.

There were two names, including his own.

Although Weichi was a warrior, it didn’t mean he couldn’t understand it.

He vaguely guessed the meaning and looked at Lu Zhaoyan on the bed, his eyes revealing an incredulous look: "So you’ve known all along, you knew already..."

How could he have forgotten? Lu Zhaoyan could divine fortunes and calculate marital bonds, how could he not know?

Weichi abruptly stood up, prepared to leave, and realized he was still holding the lotus pouch and the note. He went back to the bedside, stuffed the note back into the pouch, and placed it under the pillow.

After doing all this, Weichi left.

The next day, the East Palace still retained the atmosphere of celebration.

Feng Wuyou and Xiao Jinyan sat on the thrones.

Qin Xiao came with his new wife to offer tea to the two Masters.

During the tea ceremony, Feng Wuyou observed Chun Xi. Now that she was married, her hair was pinned up and her face bore a shy tint, adding a few more strokes of allure compared to before.

After the tea ceremony, Xiao Jinyan and Feng Wuyou gave red packets to the newlyweds.

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Xiao Jinyan said, "Both of you may rise."

"Thank you, Master," Qin Xiao then helped Chun Xi to her feet.

Liu Xi entered with a steady pace, "Your Highness, Master Lu has arrived."