bayedsolid Chapter 865 Making Her Laugh!
Chapter 865 Making Her Laugh!
On the twelfth day of the first lunar month, the capital city held its usual lively lantern festival.
This was Mu Xin Nuan's first time celebrating the Lunar New Year in the capital since her marriage. It was a pity that with her big belly, it was impossible for her to go out and see the lanterns.
Since Mu Xin Nuan couldn't get out, Duanmu Chu Ze naturally couldn't get out either.
In fact, he never even considered going out.
He knew that Mu Xin Nuan must be feeling very annoyed.
She was destined to miss out on such a lively lantern festival.
"The lantern festival will last until the sixteenth day of the first lunar month. It's a pity that I can't go out even for so many days."
Hearing her nagging, Duanmu Chuze quickly smiled ingratiatingly, "What's so interesting about those lanterns? They're just lifeless things. Look how handsome and dashing your husband is! If you have some free time, you might as well look at me more."
"Alright! I'm getting tired of looking at your face."
"How could you be tired of it already? You've only been watching for a short time. Ah Nuan, you're not serious, are you? You're thinking of finding another handsome man to support? I absolutely will not allow that."
Mu Xin was both angry and amused, knowing that he must be using this method to distract her.
This shows that she never thought her heart would be constantly on edge during the lantern festival.
"I just don't like you, what should I do? Why don't you dress yourself up nicely?"
These words did not anger Duanmu Chuze, but instead gave him a sudden idea that might please his wife.
"Ah Nuan, you wait and see, I'll show you something good in a bit."
"What kind of show is it? Shadow puppetry? Or have you hired another opera troupe?"
Duanmu Chuze smiled mysteriously, "You'll find out tonight. Come on, drink this fish soup first, and I'll show you something even more interesting than the lanterns outside."
"really?"
When have I ever lied to you?
"Alright, I'll wait. If you can't make me smile, I'll go out to admire the lanterns tomorrow night."
Duanmu Chuze raised an eyebrow. "I'm more afraid you'll laugh until you can't breathe."
About half an hour later, Mu Xin Nuan was lounging on the couch, feeling utterly bored, wondering what Duanmu Chu Ze would do to make her happy.
Before long, the sound of gongs and drums could be heard.
"Your Highness, the Crown Prince requests that you go to the front flower hall, saying that the space here is too small and he is afraid that you will not be able to see it."
Mu Xin Nuan glanced at Chun Yu and whispered, "Do you know what the Crown Prince is up to?"
"Your Majesty, I don't know."
Mu Xin Nuan pouted, somewhat bored, and slowly walked towards the flower hall.
Soon, Mu Xin Nuan saw the program that Duanmu Chu Ze had carefully prepared for her.
It turned out to be a group of jugglers, among whom was one dressed in a strange manner, doing somersaults and telling jokes.
Mu Xin Nuan did laugh heartily, but not to the point of laughing until tears streamed down her face.
After these people left, the music in the hall suddenly changed, becoming an extremely gentle and melodious tone.
Soon, they heard what sounded like a performer singing softly.
Then, it was discovered that a beautiful woman was standing behind a light gauze screen that had been placed in the hall at some point.
The beautiful woman exuded charm and grace in every gesture.
Mu Xin Nuan stared, her eyes wide with amazement.
After listening to two more soft songs, someone stepped forward and removed the screen. At this moment, the beautiful woman in red was facing away from her, with one hand behind her back and the other hand seemingly resting on her chin in thought.
"Spring flowers and autumn moon, a beautiful time and scenery!"
Then the woman sang softly again, the zither music turned slightly, and the beauty slowly turned around.
This turn of events was quite something; Mu Xin Nuan couldn't help but burst out laughing, and she laughed quite freely!
Only then did Mu Xin Nuan realize that it seemed that she and this beautiful woman were the only ones in the room.
She then noticed that although the beauty's lips were moving, the melody was definitely not coming from his mouth.
Even if you beat Duanmu Chuze to death, he probably still wouldn't have such a good voice.
That's right, the beautiful woman in the red dress, dressed as gorgeous as a flower, is none other than Duanmu Chuze.
At first, Mu Xin Nuan did not recognize him.
It wasn't until he turned around completely and started giving her flirty looks that she realized, "This beauty looks so familiar."
When the music outside stopped, Duanmu Chuze placed his hands slightly in front of him, then swayed and walked up to Mu Xinnuan. "This lady is very beautiful. May I ask which family's young lady you are?"
Mu Xin Nuan was laughing so hard her stomach hurt.
She held her belly with one hand and rested her other hand on the small table on the couch.
"Aze? My God! How can you be so beautiful even dressed as a woman? Are you trying to kill us all?"
Duanmu Chuze stopped moving and just stood there, letting her laugh. Then, unable to bear it any longer, he finally said, "Okay, stop laughing. I'm worried that if you keep laughing, you'll hurt the baby."
"Aze, how did you come up with this idea? It's absolutely outrageous, but also hilarious."
"Hmm, my wife, are you satisfied with my appearance?"
Mu Xin Nuan nodded, her smile still shining through. "Satisfied! So satisfied! This is the first time I've ever seen such a beautiful costume. A Ze, if you weren't the crown prince, you could become a courtesan. You might become famous all over the country very soon."
Comparing a crown prince to an entertainer—only Mu Xin Nuan would have such audacity!
Duanmu Chuze's lips twitched. Trying to make a pregnant woman laugh was not so easy.
When he removed his makeup and returned to Yichun Palace looking refreshed, Mu Xin Nuan laughed and said, "Why did you take off your makeup? I wanted to take a few more glances; you are just too beautiful."
Duanmu Chuze glared at her. "Do you think your husband can tease and make fun of you at will?"
"Uh, of course not! No one but myself is allowed to do it."
Duanmu Chuze nodded. "That sounds more palatable."
"But I want to watch it again tomorrow, what should I do?"
Seeing Mu Xin Nuan looking at him pitifully, Duanmu Chuze naturally couldn't bear it. However, his somewhat absurd behavior was enough once. If it happened again, he would probably be summoned to the Imperial Study by the Emperor.
As for Mu Xin Nuan, she was bound to get a good scolding from her mother.
His intention was just to amuse her, and he couldn't let her be punished because of it.
If the Emperor thinks that Mu Xin Nuan is being arrogant because of his favor, then there will be big trouble.
"Anuan, how about this, tomorrow, just the two of us, I'll wear your clothes in the room, is that alright?"