Bai Sheng felt that the reason Prince Yu didn't vomit upon seeing her face this time was all thanks to Lu Ye, as the Prince’s gaze had never left Lu Ye.
"You, are truly Little Black Face's husband?" Prince Yu half-tilted his head, his voice lazy and arrogant.
"Little Black Face?" Lu Ye was stunned, a flicker of displeasure crossing his eyes, but he maintained his composure, cupping his fist in a bow. "Replying to Prince Yu, it is indeed this commoner."
Prince Yu snorted through his nose, "You look… not exactly ugly, but your taste is lacking. Don't you find her ugly? Why would you marry her as your wife?" Prince Yu pointed at Bai Sheng beside him, his face full of utter confusion.
Here we go again? The sharp-tongued, drama-seeking, arrogant king! Bai Sheng’s dagger-like glares immediately shot towards Prince Yu. In her impulsiveness, she didn't care if she offended her "big leg."
Lu Ye, hiding his sharp edge, smiled, took Bai Sheng's hand, and said gently, "This commoner has never found his wife ugly. On the contrary, I think she… has a very unique charm and greatly attracts this commoner."
Prince Yu looked at Bai Sheng, pausing for a moment, perhaps intimidated by Bai Sheng's dagger-like glares.
However, this deterrence was clearly not lasting. After a moment, he chuckled again, "Lies upon lies! Men, who doesn't love beauty? If you truly love her, after being married for so long, why haven't you consummated your marriage with her yet?"
What?!
How could Prince Yu know!!
Bai Sheng was petrified.
A Qiu was petrified.
Several guards following not far behind were also petrified.
Lu Ye's expression slightly darkened. He said coldly, "His Highness Prince Yu is busy with state affairs day and night, does he also need to concern himself with the bedroom matters of common people?"
Prince Yu put his hands behind his back, swayed his body, and sneered, "This King simply feels that although Little Black Face is ugly, she is not a bad person. So, I worry that some men might approach her with ill intentions, exploit her, and then discard her like a worn-out rag."
This drama king was actually protecting her? But Bai Sheng always felt a trace of distant sadness in his eyes. It was as if he was talking about her, but also about more than just her.
Lu Ye clenched his fist, gritted his teeth, and said, "Forgive this commoner for speaking his mind. My feelings for my wife are not to be questioned or dictated by anyone, even if you are the high and mighty Prince Yu!
However, this commoner is very curious. Prince Yu, you hold a high position, so how did you know that this commoner has not yet consummated his marriage with his wife?"
Prince Yu sneered, "Just looking at her face is enough to tell."
Bai Sheng touched her own face. Did her face have the words "I am still a virgin" carved on it?
Lu Ye’s gaze deepened, suppressing his anger. "This commoner has not consummated his marriage with his wife because he wishes to wait for the right moment and does not wish to hurt her."
"Wait for the right moment?" Prince Yu sneered, "In the future, this King will bestow several top beauties upon you as concubines. Let's see if you still wait for the right moment. Hmph, a newlywed couple lying in the same bed for so long and still waiting for the right moment, this King has never seen such a thing before."
He was actually instigating her husband to take concubines! Bai Sheng said indignantly, "Thank you for your kind offer, Prince Yu, but my husband will absolutely not take concubines!"
Prince Yu chuckled, "Little Black Face, your words are a bit presumptuous. Whether to take concubines or not is not for you to decide. If your husband truly wants to take concubines, can you stop him?"
Bai Sheng huffed, "I can't stop him, but if my husband truly wants to take concubines, I will voluntarily withdraw and fulfill his wish. I have hands and feet, and I can live without a man!"
Lu Ye slightly closed his eyes, gritted his teeth, tightened his grip on Bai Sheng's hand, and bowed slightly to Prince Yu. "This commoner and his wife have matters to attend to, so we shall not disturb Prince Yu any longer. Farewell!"
After speaking, he led Bai Sheng by the hand and quickly walked out of the mansion.
Prince Yu turned around, staring at their tightly clasped hands, his eyes darkening.
Bai Sheng was also very angry. She had originally planned to show off her husband today and annoy the drama-seeking, arrogant king, but instead, she ended up being angered by him.
Indeed, some people were born with the ability to provoke others. She couldn't compare!
After leaving Prince Yu's mansion, Lu Ye stopped and turned to Bai Sheng, "Bai Sheng, don't worry, I will not take concubines, so please don't mention leaving me again, okay?" Hearing her say those words, his heart ached.
Bai Sheng nodded, "If you are always faithful to me, I will follow you to the death."
"Bai Sheng," Lu Ye murmured her name and suddenly pulled her into his embrace.
This was the first time Lu Ye had embraced her uncontrollably, and in broad daylight, under everyone's watchful eyes. Bai Sheng inwardly chuckled lewdly, and simultaneously pressed her chest against him.
Lu Ye clearly felt the two warm, soft mounds from the opposite sex, and his heart fluttered. He held her tighter in his arms.
The guards standing guard on either side of the Prince Yu mansion's gate couldn't help but peek over. Their eyeballs were almost popping out.
Their master's black-faced friend was truly impulsive, hugging and embracing a man in broad daylight. However, they really liked watching it! It would be even more pleasing to the eye if there were some kisses, hehe!
Tomorrow they were returning to Red Tree Slope, so the two of them went to the streets to buy various daily necessities. And gifts for everyone at Red Tree Slope. Bai Sheng was a pragmatist. This time, she planned to give everyone a new water pouch and two new towels. When the well water flowed out, they could bathe and wash.
Then they bought quite a lot of snacks and food.
They had stayed in the county town for several days this time. Another batch of grain had ripened in the space. After harvesting and bagging the grain, Bai Sheng and Lu Ye entered the grain store at midnight and placed the grain directly into the warehouse.
The two clerks at the store didn't notice that the warehouse behind them had suddenly filled up. When their shifts ended the next day and they went home, other clerks would assume that the goods were delivered by Boss Bai from the back gate.
This fully stocked warehouse of grain should be enough to sell for a while.
Passing through Apricot Blossom Street, Bai Sheng asked Lu Ye to keep watch while she secretly watered the struggling old trees on both sides of the street.
The old trees, having absorbed the spirit spring water, perked up almost instantly.
Bai Sheng touched their thick trunks, thinking about where to get some saplings. After returning to Red Tree Slope, she planned to start afforestation from scratch!
In the morning, before dawn, the four of them set out with large bags and packages.
This time, Bai Sheng generously hired a carriage. Upon arriving at Tianshui Town, Bai Sheng asked Granny Wu and Qing Feng to watch the packages under the red willow tree at the town entrance and wait for them. She and Lu Ye would go to get the camel cart. They had "stored" the camel cart at a friend's house.
Walking to a secluded spot, Bai Sheng released Wu Yun and the camel cart.
Wu Yun had been staying in the space for several days, diligently nibbling grass and drinking spirit spring water every day. His physique had become increasingly robust.
Bai Sheng also released several chickens and rabbits from the space, planning to make a grand meal that night back at Red Tree Slope. Her master and senior brother Qing Feng were both too thin and needed substantial nourishment.
Granny Wu and Qing Feng saw from afar a strong camel with shiny fur pulling a wooden cart towards them. To their surprise, besides Bai Sheng and Lu Ye on the cart, there was also a large silver snake as thick as a bowl coiled up, a fluffy wolf cub, and a snow-white rabbit.