Chapter 362: Situation in the Palace
When they reached Hangu Pass, they were not far from the Capital. The Emperor had finally returned safely, and all the accompanying personnel breathed a sigh of relief. Only Prince Donghai felt increasingly uneasy in his heart. After nightfall, he lay in bed tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep no matter what.
Princess Consort Tan finally could no longer endure it. She reached out and pinched a piece of flesh at Prince Donghai’s waist, applying gentle pressure, and asked coldly, “What are you fussing about?”
“Ouch, let go quickly, you know perfectly well that…” Prince Donghai felt both itchy and painful. That spot was his “vital point” that others dared not touch, but Tan would reach for it without hesitation, showing not the slightest bit of mercy.
After waiting a while longer, Tan finally released her grip. Prince Donghai had been suppressing his laughter until his face turned red. Fortunately, it was nighttime. He let out a long breath and said, “I am a prince, I am your husband…”
Tan’s hand reached over again. Prince Donghai quickly changed his tune: “And also your little follower. Is that acceptable now?”
“I’m asking you, why aren’t you sleeping in the middle of the night, tossing and turning like this?” Tan was not easily fooled.
“I was thinking about your Tan family.”
“Ha, is there still a Tan family?” Tan turned around, facing away from Prince Donghai. The Capital’s Tan family had now become the Donghai’s Tan family, with only her able to return to the Capital. Moreover, ever since accepting help from Ugly Wang of Luoyang, their status in the pugilist world had plummeted.
“Life’s ups and downs are natural. You’re such a clever person—can’t you see through even this much?”