The new empress went through ceremonial rituals and paid respects at the ancestral temple before finally being sent to the emperor’s sleeping quarters.

On the way, the two walked side by side.

Having grown up among various concubines, the young man was always accompanied by eunuchs in his outings, and for the first time, he walked so closely with someone of the opposite sex.

Adding to that, considering the recent incident…

Although Duan Changchuan’s expression remained indifferent, his eyes always seemed to want to glance to the side.

The year the previous emperor passed away, the legitimate daughter of the Bai family had just celebrated her fourth birthday, she was more than a year younger than Duan Changchuan.

There was a rumor that the prime minister’s wife was in poor health and had not conceived for many years after marriage, their eldest daughter, Bai Su, was already over three years old when the legitimate daughter was born.

So, Bai Su was around 21 years old this year. She must be… an older sister?

Thinking like this, he subconsciously glanced to the side. The other party seemed to have noticed his gaze and unexpectedly turned their head at the same time. He quickly and nervously corrected his expression, avoiding eye contact.

Bai Su had been paying attention to this Emperor she “met for the first time” since the ceremony

The young man’s features remained gentle, adorned in a dragon robe with golden embroidery, exuding an otherworldly coldness against the vibrant red background.

Unlike Duan Changchuan’s avoidance, Bai Su’s looked at him openly.

She had just crossed into this world this morning, and she was still in the carriage when she woke up

Despite having absorbed the memories of the original owner, she knew this young man by her side was the young emperor. However, she was a bit unruly.

Moreover… The young man from the royal family looked exactly like the Omega she married last night, even sharing the same name.

Bai Su’s gaze became even more unrestrained.

“Duan Changchuan…” She silently uttered his name in her mind.

Is he the little one at home?

When she crossed into this world, her body seemed to be merging with the original owner. The gland at the back of her neck was in a dormant state, unable to sense or release pheromones. Otherwise, at such a close distance, she could have smelled her Omega even if she wore ten more layers of clothes.

Thinking of this, Bai Su’s gaze couldn’t help but fall on the young man’s neck.

The emperor’s attire was conservative, with the collar raised, enveloping more than half of his neck. The young man looked delicate, and at the junction of the collar and his skin, a faint pink had been rubbed off.

The Alpha’s wandering gaze slowly retracted… This delicate appearance was the same as her own omega.

Upon entering the sleeping quarters, the two sat side by side on the bed. The usually spacious bed was suddenly occupied by an extra person and Duan Changchuan felt a little uncomfortable.

And for some reason, Bai Su had been looking at him since a while ago. Staring at him made his body hair stand on end. The young man sat upright, seemingly serious. At such a young age, he already carried the dignity of a ruler. If only he didn’t fiddle with his fingers buried in his sleeves, he could have appeared even more dignified.

The palace attendant brought a cup of ceremonial wine, kneeling and presenting it to the two, saying, “Your Majesty, Your Highness, please enjoy.”

Duan Changchuan discreetly glanced to the side, intending to do it quietly. Unexpectedly, he was caught in the act.

In a situation like this, everyone should have understood without saying anything.

Especially considering he was the emperor; his status was evident. If he didn’t make it clear, who would dare to pick on him?

However, the new empress was not playing by the rules at all. It was obvious that he was peeking discreetly and just a glance, yet she openly caught him red-handed.

The woman raised her eyebrows, calling out to him, “Your Majesty, do You want this concubine to pour the wine?”

Duan Changchuan: …

Of course not!

Moreover, the wine was already poured. Did she think he couldn’t catch the teasing tone?

He immediately took the wine glass, casually hooked the woman’s arm, and drank it in one go. Then he discarded the wine glass. The disdain couldn’t be more obvious.

The palace attendants saw that the grand ceremony was over, and the impatience in the emperor’s eyes was about to overflow. Immediately, they all bowed and withdrew.

As the crowd dispersed, only Duan Changchuan and Bai Su remained in the room.

Even the personal attendant, Changle, hesitated for a moment and, under Duan Changchuan’s signal, also left for the outer room.

After a day of turmoil, Duan Changchuan felt exhausted.

He had no appetite during lunch and only took a few bites hastily before dismissing the servants, enduring until evening. Roughly counting, he hadn’t eaten much all day. Just now, he had a cup of wine, and he didn’t know if it was the stimulation of the wine or hunger, he felt nauseous.

Now, he was sitting on the bed. The scent of the leftover wine and the snacks on the table mixed together, wafting into his nostrils in waves. He felt even more dizzy.

Wanting to close his eyes and relax, but the side gaze was hard to ignore. Especially after everyone had left, that gaze became even more obvious.

Duan Changchuan couldn’t help but frown and coldly said, “Has the Empress seen enough? Even if you’re a concubine’s daughter, and the prime minister’s residence didn’t teach you some manners. The etiquette ladies sent from the palace should have taught you something, didn’t they? I am your husband, but before that, I am the supreme ruler of this world. If the empress doesn’t understand etiquette, I don’t mind sending a few more senior servants to teach you for a few years.”

The young man’s voice carried his usual arrogance, but due to weakness, his momentum weakened by at least half. It was more like a young lion not yet fully grown.

Bai Su looked at him with novelty and indulgently responded, “Hmm, hmm.”

The meaning of perfunctory was obvious.

Duan Changchuan infuriated, took a deep breath and was about to retort when the dizziness hit him again. He involuntarily closed his eyes and rubbed his temples.

Well, he wasn’t feeling well today. He would argue with her when he felt better tomorrow.

Who knew, just when he was about to massage his eyes, another force came from his temples.

At the same time, there was a gentle voice, “What’s wrong?”

Duan Changchuan suddenly opened his eyes. Turning his head, he met those beautiful phoenix eyes. The candlelight flickered in the room, and the clear, dark eyes of the woman turned into a soft amber.

Duan Changchuan was stunned, hastily got up, and pushed her away. “You… as a girl, simply, simply… have no manners!”

After speaking, a wave of nausea surged from his stomach. A buzzing rang in his head, and everything in front of him began to fade and distort.

Just as he was about to fall backward, a pair of hands steadied him on his arms. He was carefully supported to walk to the nearby chair.

“What’s wrong? Are you feeling unwell? Is it low blood sugar?” The woman half-squatted, her back leaning against his forehead.

She poured another cup of water and handed it to his lips, saying, “Drink some water first.”

In the late January of Sheng Capital, it was still a bit cool in the evening. The steam rising from the cup of hot water floated gently upwards. The long eyelashes of the young man became moist in no time.

After a few sips of hot water and some sweating, Duan Changchuan finally felt a bit better. He pushed the teacup slightly and tilted his head.

Bai Su put the cup back in place understandingly. She held his hand, and patiently asked, “Where does it feel uncomfortable? Chest tightness, dizziness, or difficulty breathing?”

The young man lowered his eyes, looked at the woman’s fair hand on his, and nodded slowly.

In the next moment, the warmth in his hand disappeared. The woman had already let go of his hand and stood up to leave the room. He blinked, looking at the empty room, and a strange sourness surged up in his throat.

The ruler of a nation?

Heh, He lived like a joke.

Bai Su instructed the palace attendants at the door to prepare some white rice porridge and side dishes and send them over. Then, she returned to the hall.

In the room, the red candles on the table burned quietly, casting a young man in a dazzling red dress sitting in the flickering light. His eyebrows were low, his eyes cast down, and his back straight.

A little pitiful for some reason.

Bai Su picked a seemingly soft piece of rice cake from the table, half-kneeled in front of the young man, and offered the cake to his lips.

With just one glance, the young man pushed her away disdainfully and impatiently said, “I don’t want to eat.”

Hiss… What a grand demeanor.

He exuded an air of “don’t touch me” all over his body…

Bai Su thought of the little hedgehog at home that would puff up when angry. Maybe she should brush its fur?

With this thought, she brought the rice cake to his lips again, coaxing in a soft voice, “I know you want to vomit now, but it won’t be so uncomfortable if you eat something. Take a bite, you can always spit it out, okay?”

Perhaps because of the overwhelming kindness, the young man hesitated, glanced at her, and finally bit into it. Duan Changchuan chewed cautiously, one bite after another. Bai Su was close enough to hear his little munching sounds.

When about half of the rice cake had entered his stomach, Bai Su timely brought a cup of water to his mouth. The young man’s pale face improved slightly.

“You didn’t eat well during the day?” Bai Su smiled helplessly.

The young man didn’t respond. Bai Su stood up indifferently, putting everything back on the table. She had confirmed that this “Duan Changchuan” was not the little one from her family. At least for now, it didn’t seem like it.

To the Emperor, her status was just a woman sent by her family to humiliate him. He still maintained a calm demeanor and hadn’t picked on her yet. His temper was already quite good. But… she missed the obedient Omega at home.

Sigh

Bai Su sighed inwardly and turned around. Unexpectedly, she met a pair of clear and beautiful eyes. She realized that the young man had been looking at her for quite a while.

Well, not exactly… he was looking at the food on the table, his eyes showing a hint of desire. In the moment of eye contact, the young man was stunned, quickly averted his gaze, and sat up straight.

Duan Changchuan didn’t know what was happening. He felt nauseated a moment ago, but after eating a half piece of the rice cake, he felt much better. The side effect was hunger… very hungry. If there wasn’t a Bai Su in the room, he probably would have pounced already.

The young man sat awkwardly in the chair, his back straighter. He seemed to have subconsciously licked his lips, wondering if it was seen…

How about, directly kicking her out? Anyway, everyone knew he was dissatisfied with the empress, and it would be reasonable to kick her out.

But she hadn’t done anything wrong. She even showed concern for him. Wouldn’t it be a bit unkind to just kick people out?

During his inner struggle, a voice from Changle came from outside. “Your Majesty, Your Highness Empress, the porridge from the imperial kitchen is warmed as ordered. Shall we bring it in?”

Porridge… as ordered and warmed? When?

However, the woman had already walked to the door and brought the porridge into the room. The porcelain spoon stirred in the fragrant and sticky rice, emitting a delightful aroma. He couldn’t help but swallow his saliva.