She could not help but stretch her hand, wanting to pat Xu Fei Yi's head. Realizing her own thoughts, XuanRong immediately retracted, but before she could even move her hand away, Xu Fei Yi grabbed it and placed it on his head.

"Wife JieJie, pat me!"

Frozen, XuanRong took a couple of seconds before she moved her hand on her own and pat Xu Fei Yi's head without his guidance.

*pat* *pat* *pat*

'so…fluffy.' XuanRong inwardly thought.

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Xu Ji Mo's face were full of black lines as he stared at the throne room's door. Sitting beside him was the Empress, Empress Wei.

Today was supposed to be the tea offering ceremony for the newly wedded couple, Xu Fei Yi and XuanRong. Xu Ji Mo deliberately woke up late, wanting to let both Xu Fei Yi and XuanRong wait for him, unfortunately, it was almost the hour of Goat[2] but the two's shadows were still missing.

How audacious!

He, Xu Ji Mo, the Emperor of Qian Zou was forced to wait! How absurd! He had been waiting for almost a s.h.i.+chen[3] already!

Xu Ji Mo snorted angrily. He wanted to leave and let the couple waste their effort but in order to maintain his image as a loving elder brother, he could only wait patiently.

'This b.a.s.t.a.r.d!! How dare him!!'

While Xu Ji Mo was trying to hold back his anger, Empress was also doing the same. She wanted to walk away and return to her own Palace. She and the Emperor had been sitting inside the throne room since the hour of the horse. Her patience was starting to disappear in any minute by now. She was afraid that she could no longer hold herself and walk away. Unfortunately, no matter what she thought or felt, she could only bury it inside her heart. Since the Emperor was still sitting down, she, as the Empress could only follow his example and wait patiently. It would destroy her face and reputation once people find out that walked away and left the Emperor on his own.

Still, Empress Wei could no longer hold herself and spoke. Speaking softly, she said, "Ai… ChenQie[4] feels like Yi'er and his w.a.n.gfei won't come. Your Majesty, ChenQie thinks that since Yi'er has already shared a bed with a woman, it is understandable if both of them are still sleeping. Although it is not a good practice, what can we do if his new w.a.n.gFei is still tired from yesterday's wedding? Should ChenQie send someone and tell them to postpone the jing cha? Your Majesty is very tired, Your Majesty should rest early."

The Empress' words were very tricky, she did not put any blame towards Xu Fei Yi's head, but she was trying to convey that it was XuanRong's fault. She was indirectly saying that the reason why Xu Fei Yi and XuanRong were late was because XuanRong did not have a good upbringing, not able to uphold the practices taught to her. If there was no tea ceremony, it would mean that XuanRong was not accepted by the Imperial Family as a new member.

Hearing Empress Wie's cleaver words and suggestion, Xu Ji Mo nodded.

Preparing to leave, Xu Ji Mo stood up. Unfortunately, before he could even take a step, an eunuch who was staying outside the throne room spoke.

"This servant greets Xu Qingw.a.n.g, His Highness Xu Fei Yi and Xu Qinw.a.n.gFei, Her Highness XuanRong!"

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[1]. 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM is the hour of the Horse.

[2]. 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM is the hour of the Goat.

[3]. Two hours

[4]. Used by the empress and consorts in addressing themselves in front of the emperor.

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