CHAPTER 26: CHAPTER 26: LOVING THE HOUSE AND ITS CROWS

As soon as the imperial decree reached the Bai Mansion, Feng Qiwu was quickly informed.

Sitting expressionlessly at the desk, Feng Qiwu coldly glanced at his trusted aide, Ling Han, "Send Ling Ying to secretly protect Susu. If she sustains even a single injury, you all must commit suicide to apologize!"

Upon hearing this, Ling Han immediately knelt on one knee, "Yes, Your Highness!"

Then, Feng Qiwu’s expression softened slightly, and he said, "Since Susu likes jewelry, send all the gemstones from the Crown Prince Mansion to her."

Hmph, he wasn’t interested in the things his father had given!

The jewelry his woman wears can only be the ones he gifts.

Just as Feng Qiwu finished speaking, an elderly man beside him gently coughed.

"Your Highness, that’s inappropriate." The elder said with a restrained smile.

"Why is it inappropriate?" Feng Qiwu raised his brow.

Isn’t it natural to give gifts to one’s own woman?

Feng Qiwu wasn’t stingy with such items.

Seeing that Feng Qiwu was displeased, the elder quickly stepped forward and explained, "Your Highness, think about it. Having servants deliver the items lacks the sincerity of a personally chosen gift. Women love romance and atmosphere. If you send her a hairpin or something similar, you could help the Crown Princess Consort wear it yourself later. This way, wouldn’t you take the opportunity to get closer to the Crown Princess Consort?"

Feng Qitong, hearing the elder’s advice, suddenly seemed to understand.

Then he said to the elder, "Uncle Li, I didn’t expect you to be so knowledgeable. No wonder Aunt Zhang is still devoted to you even at your age."

He spoke with a thoughtful expression on his face.

Uncle Li blushed at Feng Qiwu’s words.

"Ahem, it’s just my experience speaking." His face showed a hint of proud satisfaction.

Back in the day, there were plenty of wealthy men pursuing Aunt Zhang.

But in the end, wasn’t Aunt Zhang moved by his sincerity?

And after years of care, he’s become an old man, yet Aunt Zhang still appears youthful!

What does this indicate?

It indicates that women need to marry men who cherish and protect them.

So what if he’s old?

No one can steal his corner!

...

Feng Qiwu nodded at this moment, "Alright, I shall do as you suggested and try it."

He then personally went to the storage and selected a jade hairpin embedded with rubies.

As night fell, Feng Qiwu quietly snuck into the Prime Minister’s Mansion with the jade hairpin in hand.

Bai Susu, knowing Feng Qiwu was likely coming tonight, worried he might kick Chuntao to sleep under the table again, so she specifically instructed her to sleep on the soft couch before she went to bed.

"It’s getting increasingly chilly at night; you should avoid sleeping on the floor to prevent catching a cold. From now on, sleep on that small couch."

Hearing this, Chuntao and Nuansummer showed shades of gratitude.

"Thank you, Miss."

Miss Bai was truly considerate of them!

Having such a master is indeed a blessing.

Bai Susu nodded somewhat guiltily, then quickly snuggled into bed.

However, she couldn’t fall asleep.

After some time, the mosquito net was gently lifted, and Feng Qiwu’s soft laughter reached Bai Susu’s ears.

"Were you waiting for me?" Feng Qiwu looked at Bai Susu in the dim light, his gaze intense.

She was indeed thoughtful.

Bai Susu’s cheeks warmed, and she hurriedly sat up in bed, "Shu Kuang, you’re here?"

"Yes." Feng Qiwu nodded and upon seeing her sit up, he urged, "Lie down, be careful not to get cold."

He was well aware of her delicate constitution.

Bai Susu gently nodded and slowly lay back in bed, her eyes softly trembling as she looked at his tall figure.

Seeing this, Feng Qiwu’s lip curled slightly in the dark, then he quickly shed his outer garments, took off his boots, and slipped into bed.

Unlike his dual personality, Feng Qiwu wasn’t as courteous once he was in.

He immediately pulled Bai Susu into his embrace and took a deep breath.

Truly, she was his cure.

Just holding her and inhaling the faint fragrance from her body soothed and eased his restless and violent emotions.

Recalling Uncle Li’s advice, Feng Qiwu squinted and took the Luminous Pearl from beneath Bai Susu’s pillow.

The tent instantly brightened.

The abrupt light made Bai Susu’s eyelashes flutter, and she soon saw an exquisite box of rosewood appear before her.

"A gift for you. See if you like it?" Feng Qiwu said casually.

Inside, however, he was somewhat nervous watching Bai Susu’s face for her reaction.

...

Bai Susu was initially startled by Feng Qiwu’s words, then she looked at him in surprise and delight, "Is this a gift for me?"

"Yes." Feng Qiwu nodded, looking composed.

Bai Susu immediately reached to take the rosewood box.

Then she opened it.

Upon seeing the simple yet elegant jade hairpin inside, Bai Susu’s eyes brightened, and she looked up at him with joy, "Thank you, Shu Kuang, I love it!"

This hairpin was perfect for daily wear.

Moreover, it was particularly exquisite and looked expensive.

Seeing Bai Susu genuinely delighted, Feng Qiwu breathed a small sigh of relief internally.

Just as he was about to follow Uncle Li’s advice and personally place it in her hair, Bai Susu looked at him with a shy yet anticipating expression, "Shu Kuang, could you help me try it on?"

Thinking, isn’t romance all about mutual interaction and engaging with one another?

In other words, flirting.

Receiving the hairpin and saying a bland thank you would mean missing a great opportunity to give feedback to the other party.

Feng Qiwu, hearing Bai Susu’s request, couldn’t help but inwardly exclaim: Uncle Li is truly a genius!

He must seek more advice from him in the future!

Then he nodded and inserted the hairpin into Bai Susu’s still-tidy hair bun.

After withdrawing his hand, Bai Susu looked at him with gleaming eyes, asking, "Does it look nice?"

Feng Qiwu’s breath caught.

Then, looking at her bright eyes, his adam’s apple subtly moved, and he nodded.

He hadn’t anticipated Bai Susu would then flash a radiant smile and place a soft kiss on his cheek.

"From now on, this will be my favorite hairpin." Then, with a tender and happy smile, Bai Susu gently touched the hairpin with cherishing hands.

Feng Qiwu hadn’t expected such a reaction over a mere hairpin.

But through this accessory, he deeply felt Bai Susu’s care and value for him again.

He could see that it was not only the hairpin she loved, but also the man who gave it to her.

The saying "love for one, extends to all" must be true!

For a moment, Feng Qiwu felt his heart melted, while a flame seemed to burn within him.

Unable to hold back, he turned and pinned Bai Susu beneath him, lowering his head.