Similar to Yang Ning, outside the chamber, Zheng Liang was also experiencing a mix of nervousness and exhilaration. It had been a considerable amount of time since their last meeting, and he eagerly anticipated the moment he would finally lay eyes on her again.
As much as Zheng Liang longed to rush to her side, he couldn't disregard his duties as the Crown Prince responsible for the nation's welfare. With the country engulfed in turmoil, he couldn't simply prioritize his married life and find happiness while chaos reigned around them.
After tirelessly working like a maniac for the past two months, things had finally begun to improve, allowing him the opportunity to return to his chamber. Before entering, he made sure to take a bath, wanting to present himself as neat and clean in front of Yang Ning.
As the guard announced his arrival and gently pushed open the door of the chamber, Zheng Liang was taken by surprise to behold the sight of Yang Ning standing before him, her eyes locked onto his with a tender and captivating gaze. The room seemed to be filled with an unspoken longing, igniting a spark of romance in the air.
Just like that memorable night, Yang Ning was adorned in a delicate light blue silk nightgown, radiating an ethereal beauty that took Zheng Liang's breath away. As his gaze fell upon her, he couldn't help but gulp nervously, his throat suddenly dry. The mere thought of that passionate night caused his earlobes to flush a deep shade of crimson, betraying the lingering effect it had on him.
Clearing his throat, Zheng Liang stepped into the chamber, keeping his gaze locked with Yang Ning's. Once inside, he closed the door behind him and swiftly shut it from within, intensifying the air of intimacy.
Yang Ning raised an eyebrow in surprise as he locked the door, causing her to shyly avert her gaze, feeling a sudden surge of shyness for reasons she couldn't fully comprehend.
With the growing tension in the air, both of them felt a wave of awkwardness and nervousness settling upon them, adding to the palpable atmosphere in the chamber.
"You're back!" Yang Ning exclaimed, her voice filled with surprise and awkwardness.
Zheng Liang met her gaze and responded with a nod, his words coming out slightly awkwardly, "Yes, I didn't have to work overnight tonight, so I returned."
He continued, "Also, don't forget to pack some cotton light clothes. Xinling City has a milder climate compared to the capital, so the weather will be more comfortable when we arrive there."
Yang Ning nodded, taking note of the instructions.
Yang Ning happily nodded and said, "Then I ask Xiaowei to pack my things right away. If we don't pack everything now, I am worried that we might miss something in the morning."
"You can pack in the morning. It won't take long-" Zheng Liang began to say as he reached out his hand, intending to pull Yang Ning towards him to sleep.
However, he was left longing as Yang Ning hurriedly dashed outside to give Xiaowei orders to pack her luggage for the trip. He pursed his lips, his hand hanging in the air with a sense of yearning.
Though the decision to travel to Xinling City had been made not long ago, Zheng Liang hadn't expected to see Yang Ning so delighted about their trip.
He chuckled at her excitement and sighed, remarking, "Looks like this night will be spent packing her things."
Originally, he was the only one going to Xinling City for work. However, he had heard that Xinling City has milder weather, and picturesque landscapes, and was a popular tourist destination with a variety of delicious cuisines.
Considering that he rarely had the chance to spend time with Yang Ning, and she had never ventured beyond the palace since their marriage, he decided to take her along with him. Since his workload there wasn't too demanding, he could dedicate the remaining time to being with Yang Ning and showing her around the city.
While he had visited Xinling City numerous times for work and hadn't been interested in sightseeing before, this time was different. Knowing he would be accompanied by Yang Ning, he couldn't help but look forward to their upcoming trip.