Chapter 183 Bedtime
The yard, which had been quiet for a whole day, finally ushered in its busiest moment.

Looking at the laughing teenagers, Ye Wanqing felt as if it was summer now. She clearly saw the flourishing vitality of spring in the courtyard.

She turned around and said, "Qianxi, make some sobering tea for the gentlemen."

Tonight, there is still a lot of fun.

The lights were as bright as day, and the clear and hearty voice of a young man echoed throughout the courtyard.

In the wind, besides the scent of roses, there is also the scent of wine and barbecue...

The sounds of tossing pots, finger-guessing games, and finger-guessing games became louder and louder, attracting the envy of the guests who had not yet left the front yard. They all said that the young people were full of energy.

Chu Anlan was injured, and everyone was considerate of him, so they let him drink tea instead of wine. He filled his stomach with tea, and it seemed that he could hear the sound of water when he walked.

I almost vomited by the end of drinking.

Seeing that the time was almost up, Yan Lanzhuo spoke up, "Take it easy, don't keep forcing An Lan to drink tea. An Lan's injuries haven't fully healed yet, and tonight is the wedding night. Drinking too much tea will harm your body."

Chu Anlan took the opportunity to cover his abdomen and pretended to be in pain: "Hey, I really can't drink any more, my stomach is about to burst from the tea..."

Yan Lan pondered, "It's late at night, the bridal chamber has been noisy, and the princess has seen it all. Those who haven't had enough should move to the front yard, and those who have should go home first."

Everyone is very cooperative.

"Come on, let's go drink in the front yard."

"I got up early today to go to the wedding reception, and I didn't sleep well. I'm going home to catch up on some sleep, and we'll meet again another day."

"..."

The boys stood up one after another.

Everyone had a look of drunkenness on their face.

Chu Anlan covered her stomach and walked over to Ye Wanqing who was sitting quietly beside her. She looked at her friends with a smile and said, "Thank you for today! I'll treat you to a drink some other day when I'm free!"

Ye Wanqing stood up.

Chu Shaozhen burped and stood in the middle of a group of young men: "What did we say last night?"

After exchanging glances, the group of people all laughed and then looked in the direction of Ye Wanqing and Chu Anlan.

Chu Anlan smiled: "What for?"

Ye Wanqing was also a little confused.

A large group of young men stood there, all raised their sleeves and saluted Ye Wanqing, saying in unison: "Princess, we leave An Lan to you."

Chu Anlan was stunned.

Ye Wanqing was stunned for a moment, then returned the greeting, speaking in a gentle but serious tone: "I will take good care of the prince."

Chu Shaozhen was so drunk that his tongue was tied: "Don't spoil An Lan too much. Let me tell you a secret, An Lan really likes being controlled by you. The brothers have prepared a big gift for you, with ropes and belts... If he doesn't listen, just tie him up..."

Chu Anlan came back to his senses: "Chu Shaozhen, don't you want your tongue anymore? Go to the front yard and drink! Who covered his mouth and dragged him away?"

The group of people were laughing so hard.

Yan Lanzhuo said, "Let's go."

The whole yard was full of people, rushing out in a lively manner.

When people came, the yard was full of buds of Epiphyllum, and when they left, the Epiphyllum was half bloomed.

Chu Shaozhen hugged the pillar and leaned over to reach out to the Epiphyllum under the eaves.

"Click..."

The huge night-blooming cereus was picked.

Chu Anlan's face turned green: "Chu Shaozhen! I'm not done with you!"

Chu Shaozhen shook the flower: "Come and hit me!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he was dragged away along with the flowers.

As soon as the person left, the servants outside the courtyard immediately filed in, entered the courtyard as quickly as possible, and cleaned the courtyard.

Even the floor was wiped clean with a rag.

After the servants finished cleaning up, everyone evacuated, leaving only Yingxiang Qianxi and a few servants on night duty waiting outside the courtyard gate.

Only Ye Wanqing and Chu Anlan were left in the room.

The two stood in the courtyard, neither speaking.

The courtyard was so quiet that there was no extra sound, so quiet that one could almost hear the sound of the night-blooming cereus blooming.

Chu Anlan touched the burning tip of his ear: "Um, Qing'er..."

"what happened?"

Ye Wanqing looked at him tenderly.

After just one look, Chu Anlan felt himself getting even hotter. The heat was rising up.

He had drunk a bellyful of tea, but he still felt very thirsty.

My heart seemed like it could jump out at any time.

He touched the back of his head: "I'm going to the toilet first..."

Ye Wanqing bent her eyes and said, "Go ahead."

Chu Anlan ran away quickly with a red face.

This trip will take a while.

The whole yard was brightly lit, the roses under the eaves were in full bloom, and most of the night-blooming cereus were also in full bloom.

The night-blooming cereus, which is larger than an adult's palm, reveals its stamens in the night. Its petals are as white as moonlight, and its fragrance is refreshing.

Ye Wanqing walked slowly in the corridor with her long skirt trailing on the ground.

Most of the wealthy families in Beijing would plant many exotic flowers and plants at home, including Epiphyllum.

There are also a few pots in the Princess's Mansion.

I’m afraid Chu Anlan is the only one who has a yard full of Epiphyllums.

Others believe that things are valuable because they are rare, but he wanted to collect all the rare and valuable things in one place so that she could see them at a glance.

Ye Wanqing smiled.

Just as she had admired all the Epiphyllums in the yard, footsteps were heard at the gate.

Chu Anlan carried a lunch box and walked towards her with a bright smile: "Qing'er, I'm back."

He placed the food box on the stone table in the courtyard and said, "You must be very hungry today. The food at the wedding banquet didn't taste very good. I asked someone to cook porridge and a few side dishes."

As he said this, he opened the lid of the food box.

The aroma of hot porridge spreads from the food box.

Also dissipating was the slightly cool vapor from Chu Anlan's body.

No wonder it took him so long to come back.

It turned out that he was going to take a bath.

Upon closer inspection, you can see water droplets dripping from the ends of her hair.

Ye Wanqing retracted her gaze and watched him take out the bowls and plates: "I'm not hungry. I drank some meat soup before I went out, and I also ate a lot of the food you asked Mo Yan to bring me this afternoon."

Chu Anlan looked at her with red ears: "Even if you're not hungry, you should eat something..."

Otherwise, how will you have the strength later?
Ye Wanqing certainly would not refuse his offer, and said gently, "Prince, please eat with me."

Chu Anlan's ears turned even redder: "Yeah."

He was used to being served, so he placed the food on the table awkwardly and handed the bowl and chopsticks to Ye Wanqing.

The porridge was crab roe porridge, and the side dishes were a plate of beef, a plate of duck, and a plate of crisp and refreshing green vegetables.

Chu Anlan asked: "Will it be too bland?"

Ye Wanqing narrowed her eyes and said, "No."

His little thoughts were all written on his face, and she could guess them with just one glance.

The reason for eating lighter food is simply to avoid leaving behind a lingering taste.

After all, tonight is their wedding night.

Ye Wanqing drank the crab roe porridge and picked up a few slices of vegetables. Then she put down her bowl and chopsticks and picked up the tea on the stone table to rinse her mouth.

Chu Anlan also put down the bowl he had barely touched and started rinsing his mouth.

Seeing that he looked nervous as if facing a great enemy, she, who had been calm and composed, also felt a little nervous.

She changed the cup and lowered her head to sip her tea: "Are you going to bed?"

Chu Anlan blushed from face to neck, looked at her with burning eyes, and asked, "Is it okay?"

"Can……"

Ye Wanqing didn't look up. Her snow-white neck was covered with a thin layer of powder, and her ears were red as blood.

Suddenly, a pair of hands held her face.

Ye Wanqing raised her eyes.

Chu Anlan lifted her chin, his fingertips were burning, and his nose trembled as he pressed against her nose, rubbing it gently: "I'll carry you back to the room..."

Chu Anlan stood up, bent down and picked up Ye Wanqing.