In the carriage, Zhao Ming was feeling awkward, sitting alone with Ji Cheng in a small carriage.

She could feel his gaze which was on her which was making her more uncomfortable.

She rested her back against the wall of the carriage and closed her eyes. She was feeling exhausted because she walked so much in the morning and her stomach was full from eating.

Ji Cheng who was glancing at her saw her going into the slumber. Soon, she fell asleep and her head started to bend sideways.

Ji Cheng hurriedly held onto her head which was tilting sideways and was about to fall down, when he held her and placed her head on his shoulders.

Zhao Ming held onto his arm tightly in her sleep while her head rested on his shoulder.

Ji Cheng smiled seeing her actions and wrapped his hand around her, hugging her. He could feel her uniform breathing and the warmth coming from her body.

Zhao Ming slept through the whole journey and successfully avoided the awkward atmosphere because of their silence.

...

Ji Cheng also fell asleep on the journey, opened his eyes when he realized that the carriage had stopped and they had reached the palace.

He turned to Zhao Ming who was in a deep sleep and was drooling. She has ruined her robe which was covered in her saliva.

He chuckled seeing her sleeping like a baby. He stretched his hand and rubbed her milky smooth skin. Her cheeks were slightly red making her look so adorable.

" Zhao Ming, wake up. We have reached." Ji Cheng patted Zhao Ming's cheek as he tried to wake her up.

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Zhao Ming who was in a deep sleep, slowly opened her eyes when she heard his words.

" We've reached?" she rubbed her eyes as she raised her head and tried to look around. Her body was stiff from sleeping, especially her neck.

She looked around and froze when her gaze met with Ji Cheng's dark eyes.

They were so close and she felt herself drowning into his deep gaze.

She realized that she was sleeping with her head on his shoulder. All this while, they were sitting closely while he was hugging her and she was sleeping with her head on his shoulder.

Her face turned red and she hurriedly moved her face to the side to avoid his gaze.

Ji Cheng sensed her awkwardness and chuckled.

He didn't say anything and prepared 5o get off the carriage. Afterwards, he turned towards Zhao Ming and stretched out his hand for her to hold on and get down as well.

Zhao Ming was surprised at first but she hesitantly placed her hand on his and got down from the carriage with his help.

When she finally got off, she was about to take her hand back when he tightly held onto her hand.

She was surprised when he didn't leave her hand.

Feng Ju and Lu Shi were already waiting for them at the entrance. Lu shi was happy seeing Zhao Ming and Ji Cheng acting so lovingly.

Wen Ru who just got off the horse also saw that Cheng was holding Zhao Ming's hand. His expressions turned slightly uncomfortable but he didn't say anything.

" Everyone can go and take a rest. " Ji. Cheng said when everyone has gotten off from their horses and carriages.

They were in front of the entrance of the palace as they got off from their carriages and horses.

Everyone nodded and was about to go in, when they heard someone's voice.

" Ji Cheng."

Zhao Ming and Ji Cheng were about to go inside the castle, when they heard a stern voice.

They all halted in their steps since they know that there is only one person who can call Ji Cheng using his name in public.

It's Wen Xu.

Zhao Ming and others look in the direction of the voice. Wen Xu who was wearing her extravagant outfit as usual was coming towards them.

Since they were standing at the entrance, Wen Xu was walking towards them followed by Xiao Li.

Zhao Ming was surprised to see Wen Xu because she had heard that Wen Xu went to see her friend and would stay a few days there but she came so early.

Zhao Ming saw Xiao Li's expressions while following Wen Xu. She noticed the way she was smiling at her, more like mocking at her.

Ji Cheng also saw Wen Xu and Xiao Li coming towards them and stood there while still holding Zhao Ming's hand.

When Wen Xu came near to them, Zhao Ming tried to pull her hand away but Ji Cheng tightened his grasp around hers not giving her any chance to pull it away.

Zhao Ming was surprised because the skin ship in public was not something appropriate here but now he was holding her hand in front of his mother.

That's quite a change.

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" Greetings to Empress Dowager." Ji Cheng greeted Wen Xu when she stood in front of him.

Zhao Ming noticed that he didn't call Wen Xu as Mother but Empress Dowager.

Of course, Wen Xu also noticed this and her expressions turned ugly. Since everyone was around, she couldn't say anything to Ji Cheng.

" Why are you not greeting me? Did you forget your manners?" Wen Xu ignored Ji Cheng's words and yelled at Zhao Ming who was standing there like a log.

Since she can't scold Ji Cheng, she scolds Zhao Ming.

" Oh. Greetings to Empress Dowager." Zhao Ming was not in the mood to fight, so she bowed slightly and greeted her.

But anyone can see that she was not sincere and uninterested while greeting her.

Wen Xu gritted her teeth when she saw Zhao Ming's rude attitude. Not only that, his son was standing there and not saying anything.

Before Wen Xu could say anything to Zhao Ming, Wen Ru who was standing behind Ji Cheng spoke, " Greeting, to the Empress Dowager."

Wen Xu was surprised hearing Wen Ru's voice. Xiao Li has told her that Wen Ru came to the palace in her absence.

She was elated hearing his voice and said, " Wen Ru. You finally got the chance to meet your aunt. "

Zhao Ming was surprised to see Wen Xu so happy and speaking in a high tone. She never thought that the old hag like her could speak like that as well.

Seems like she really adores Wen Ru so much. But it was funny seeing how she spoke to WEN Ru like she was talking to a 5 years old kid.

" Aunt, I came directly from my trip to P country but you were not in the palace. So it's not my fault. I didn't even visited my father yet." he said like he has been wronged.

-_-

Zhao Ming pursed her lips as she tried to control herself from laughing out loud. She doesn't know that Brother Wen who is a very masculine and charismatic man could become a little kid in front of Wen Xu.

Ji Cheng turned to look at her and saw her pursing her lips. His lips curled up seeing her smile.

Wen Xu who was planning to give Zhao Ming a lesson was distracted by Wen Ru who was keeping her busy.

Xiao Li was standing behind Wen Xu as she gritted her teeth. She wanted to see a great show but Wen Xu was distracted by Wen Ru.

She could not believe that Wen Xu could be so dumb that she could not see that he was trying to change the topic.

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