CHAPTER 308: THE KING RECEIVES THE GREATEST BLESSING (II)

"Then we’ll paint our bedroom light green and gold," Primrose said after a short pause. Her smile deepened as she added, "And maybe we can leave a little space in the corner for your ... weightlifting equipment."

Once, when Primrose entered Edmund’s room while he wasn’t there, she found his weightlifting equipment lying around carelessly on the floor. She nearly tripped over the huge barbell, and when she tried to drag it into the corner, she couldn’t even move it an inch!

If they ended up sharing a bedroom and he left all those things scattered around like that, she was certain she’d trip and fall one day.

From what she could tell, Edmund only tidied his equipment when he knew Primrose was going to visit his bedroom, and since the maids clearly couldn’t move those heavy things either, they just ended up lying around everywhere.

"I ... I can just train in the training ground," Edmund said softly. "I won’t bring my weightlifting equipment into our bedroom."

"You don’t have to change your routine just because we’ll be sharing a room," Primrose replied with a smile. "I’ll get my new walk-in closet, and you’ll have your own space to train in our room. If I get something nice, then you should have something nice too."

She still didn’t understand why he felt the need to train in the bedroom of all places, but she didn’t want him to feel bad about it.

She decided to think of it the same way she enjoyed dressing up in her room, even on days when she had no particular plans.

Besides, her husband needed to learn that he also deserved all the good things in the world, not just her.

And if he wasn’t able to spoil himself, then Primrose would happily do it for him.

"Alright ...," Edmund finally murmured. "We can do that."

Deep down, he still felt it was unnecessary for him to add anything he liked into their bedroom. But since his wife was so determined about it, how could he possibly say no?

"I will ... ask the builders to create a new bedroom near my study room," Edmund said. "Would that be alright with you?"

He often worked late into the night—sometimes until the first light of morning came—so he thought it would be better if their bedroom was close to his study. That way, he could return to her as soon as possible, even in the middle of his work.

How could Primrose refuse something that sweet?

"Of course!" Primrose exclaimed, throwing herself into Edmund’s arms, surprising him a little. "That means I’ll finally get to see you all the time!"

He caught her easily and pulled her closer onto his lap. "Wife, do you also want to move your study room next to mine?" he asked gently.

[I’ve never once seen her use that study room,] he thought, forgetting again that she could hear him. [Maybe the room is too small for her? The empty room beside mine is much larger and would suit her better.]

Oh ... Primrose had actually forgotten she even had a study room. She always preferred the library whenever she studied with the royal advisor.

In fact, she was sure her study room must be covered in dust by now, since she had only stepped inside once.

"Really? I can do that?" Primrose asked excitedly. "I haven’t even filled that room with my belongings yet, so I can move anytime."

Edmund nodded. "I ... actually told the maids to prepare your study far away from mine because I thought ... you didn’t like me back then." He admitted quietly, "I was afraid you’d be annoyed if you had to see my face too often."

Primrose almost wanted to shout at him because how could he ever think such a thing? She would never dislike him, not even for a moment.

But after thinking it over, she realized he meant he had thought that way in the past, not now. If that was the case, it wasn’t worth arguing about anymore.

"I like seeing you more often," she said instead, wrapping her arms around him and leaning against his shoulder. "Some people say couples get tired of each other after a year or two, but I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of looking at you."

How could she ever grow tired of him, when her husband looked like he had been carved from perfection itself?

But honestly, even if something happened to him one day and he lost that handsome face, Primrose knew she would still want to look at him every single day.

"I love seeing you all the time too." Edmund’s heart softened, and he hugged her tightly, swaying her slightly in his arms because she was just too precious.

He showered her with several kisses before saying, "Since the library needs repairs, I think it would be better if you studied in your study room. I’ll ask the soldiers to move your things tomorrow, so you can use it the day after."

The real reason Primrose had never felt like using her study room was because she wasn’t comfortable there. Unlike the library, that room still felt unfamiliar.

It was just ... whenever she tried to learn something new in a place she didn’t know well, she would feel anxious. But if Edmund moved her room next to his, maybe she wouldn’t feel that way anymore.

"That sounds perfect." Primrose’s smile lit up her whole face. "Thank you, husband."

After that, they spent the entire night wrapped in each other’s arms. Edmund couldn’t help but think that holding his wife like this felt even more wonderful than making love—well, no, he still adored making love to her. But this warmth, this closeness, it was a blessing all on its own.

Primrose melted into Edmund’s embrace, feeling completely safe as he gently patted her back. Resting on top of him, she wished she could keep talking with him a little longer, just to hear his voice.

But the warmth of his touch, combined with the way his fingers softly stroked her hair, made her eyelids grow heavier and heavier. No matter how hard she tried to stay awake, the comfort of his warmth lulled her toward sleep.