On Our Wedding Night, I Discovered the Crown Prince’s Hidden Illness
Chapter 405 I Didn’t Sleep Well

Chapter 405: Chapter 405 I Didn’t Sleep Well

Ye Gaoyun’s eyes moved slightly as he took another bite of his food, "Agreed, but you must send her back before it gets dark tomorrow."

What difference does it make if a woman succeeds?

Moreover, he had already used her letters, and after he decapitated Leng Yu Yue, he would have to thank her!

Ye Yuan said, "The Imperial Aunt thanks you."

With that said, he continued walking towards Xingning Palace without stopping.

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That night,

Beilan City was bustling, contrasting sharply with the cold capital city.

In the domain of the Prince Zhenbei Mansion, the sound of firecrackers was constant, the skies were lit with firework trees and silver flowers, and everywhere was filled with the festive atmosphere of the celebration.

As usual, the New Year’s Eve dinner in the Prince Mansion was held in the main hall of the front courtyard. Midway through the banquet, important soldiers from the Northern Garrison, along with the managers of various courts, came forward to pay New Year’s respects to the master of the Prince Mansion and receive red envelopes.

Ye Yiheng and Leng Yu Yan also distributed red packets to the people around them.

This was followed by the elder members of the Leng Family giving out New Year’s money to the younger members.

Starting with Leng Yu Yue, followed by Leng Yuqing, then Lai Yuxing and Leng Yusheng, the four brothers took turns to kowtow to their grandparents and parents, each receiving a handsome amount of New Year’s money.

When it was Leng Yu Yan’s turn, she walked slowly to the Old Prince and his wife and dutifully kowtowed, "On New Year’s Eve, people laugh with joy, surrounded by good fortune and wealth. I wish Grandpa and Grandma always smile and be healthy and happy!"

After bowing, she spread her hands on the ground, causing the Old Princess Consort’s eyes to smile.

"This girl, wealth has come!"

While speaking, the Old Princess Consort placed a large red envelope on her right hand, and immediately Lai Taihong also placed a large red envelope in her left hand.

Leng Yu Yan gratefully said, "May wealth flood in, thank you Grandpa and Grandma!"

The Old Prince and his wife pointed at her nose, laughing heartily.

Having received two large red envelopes, Leng Yu Yan approached Mrs. Li Ranyun and kowtowed, offering her blessings, "Joy abounds on New Year’s Eve, and happiness increases with the new year. Your daughter wishes Father King and mother a loving, sweet, harmonious, and prosperous life!"

"This child, she comes up with auspicious phrases one after another, unlike how she speaks to others, and it sounds nice too."

Mrs. Yun’s face turned slightly red as she took out a large red envelope and placed it in Leng Yu Yan’s hand.

Lai Ran patted Leng Yu Yan on the top of her head, "Well said!"

Immediately, another large red envelope landed in Leng Yu Yan’s empty hand.

The four elders had visibly thicker red envelopes for Leng Yu Yan compared to what her brothers had in their hands. Knowing it was their sister’s due, but theirs seemed much thinner by comparison.

Could it be because her way of kowtowing was different from theirs?

Because her two hands were spread out, clearly implying she was ready to receive money.

Mrs. Yun seemed to notice her sons’ slight dissatisfaction and laughed, "Your sister hasn’t received any for several years, don’t be so stingy as brothers!"

The four brothers responded in unison, "We are not stingy."

The Old Princess Consort laughed, "You as brothers should be more spirited. Marry a wife soon, so we can save your New Year’s money."

With that, she waved towards Ye Yiheng, "Your Highness, come here."

The Leng brothers looked at each other, not daring to speak further. Not being married was indeed their fault. To say more would mean being forced to bow to some unknown girl and marry.

Ye Yiheng stepped forward, surprised to receive the New Year’s money given by the elder members of the Leng Family.

For a moment, he was silent.

The blessings of New Year’s Eve were very unfamiliar to him.

Although he didn’t know any blessing phrases, the care from the Leng Family elders overwhelmed him with emotion.

The Old Princess Consort nudged Lai Taihong with her elbow, "Old man, what’s with this child?"

Lai Taihong stroked his beard, lowering his voice, "Perhaps it’s the first time His Highness has received New Year’s money."

The Old Princess Consort murmured, "The first time? Can it be? The Tian Family isn’t that stingy."

Hearing this, Leng Yu Yan’s gaze shifted to Ye Yiheng.

A young man, almost of an age to be considered an adult, stood rooted to the spot, staring at the four thick red envelopes in his hands, his veins prominent on the back of his hands.

She hurried over and asked quietly, "Your Highness, what’s wrong?"

Ye Yiheng was taken aback, "What I received in the palace was a reward. I’ve never received New Year’s money before. Grandfather-in-law’s words are very true; this is indeed my first time receiving New Year’s money."

The Old Princess Consort smiled kindly, "New Year’s money is wrapped in red envelopes and placed under your pillow while you sleep, symbolizing the suppression of evil spirits and ensuring a peaceful new year."

"Thank you, Grandmother-in-law!" Ye Yiheng bowed.

"This child is too polite!" Upon saying this, the Old Princess Consort yawned.

Lai Taihong, upon noticing this, declared in a loud voice, "Everyone should head back to their rooms to keep vigil. That concludes our New Year’s Eve feast."

The crowd responded joyfully, with some shouting, "Get up early tomorrow, bow early, and you can get another red packet."

Suddenly, a lively and joyful atmosphere filled the air.

Not long after, Leng Yu Yan returned to her room.

After placing the New Year’s money properly, she turned around only to see Ye Yiheng walking towards her with measured steps.

"Yanyan, have you forgotten that we need to stay up late tonight?"

"I haven’t forgotten," blinked Leng Yu Yan, "But how shall we stay up? Should we invite my brothers to join us, so we can chat?"

Ye Yiheng shook his head, "Just you and me, is that okay?"

Leng Yu Yan looked around the courtyard. At this moment, she had sent the servants in the courtyard to keep vigil, and even Miao Zhu, who often accompanied her, was nowhere to be seen.

As if guessing what she was thinking, he said, "Miao Zhu is in the guest house with Song Guo and Mo Chen."

Hearing this, Leng Yu Yan suggested, "Then shall we join them?"

Ye Yiheng smiled and shook his head, "That won’t do. They would feel uncomfortable if we were there."

What was most crucial was that he wanted to be alone with her.

Contemplating, Leng Yu Yan then picked up some chess pieces and a board, "On the road back to Beilan City, you were studying the chess manual the whole time. Shall we play chess while staying up late?"

As long as he could be alone with her, he agreed, so he reached out to take the chessboard and sat down on a chair below the window.

They played two games, both of which Leng Yu Yan lost.

She gently pushed the chessboard and asked, "Can we stop playing?"

"What shall we do then?"

"Ah?"

She was puzzled; did they have to play something?

Ye Yiheng said coolly, "I didn’t sleep well last night."

Leng Yu Yan couldn’t help asking, "Was it because I was drunk?"

"It wasn’t." His eyes deep and mysterious, "I couldn’t sleep well without you by my side."

Ye Yiheng’s pale fingers toyed with the dark black chess pieces, the clash of black and white captured Leng Yu Yan’s attention momentarily.

"Don’t tell me it’s because I wasn’t there to kick you."

"What if I say that’s exactly it?" he looked up at her.

Leng Yu Yan was bewildered; how could someone get used to being kicked by her in their sleep?

Then, he added, "I’m a light sleeper by nature. Waking up multiple times to find you not beside me made it even harder to fall asleep."

For some reason, he even found happiness in covering her with a blanket.

Embarrassed, Leng Yu Yan said, "It must have been our journey back that got me into the bad habit of kicking you. I shouldn’t have done that."

"Tonight, may I sleep with you..."

"Ah?"

"Sleep here, with you."

As he spoke, his eyes sparkled with a playful laughter.