Greetings, Ninth Uncle

Chapters 104 - 105

Ch 104 – Dressing

On the fourteenth of the seventh month, Li Chengjing woke up quietly before dawn. The eunuchs on duty outside immediately entered after hearing the Crown Prince's summon, holding a full set of court attire.

Li Chengjing took a total of seven days' leave for his wedding. Today the leave was over, and he resumed his duty as the crown prince. His daily schedule was like that of the Emperor. Windy or rainy, sunny or snowy, he attended the morning court and listened to the governmental affairs every day.

The morning court was held at dawn at Chengtian Palace. No matter how bad the weather was, it couldn't be easily canceled. Moreover, the morning court was a solemn occasion. If a court official appeared to the morning court badly dressed or showed improper manners, he would receive heavy impeachment. This impeachment was not a joke. Ended lightly, the offending official would receive disciplinary action. Ended badly, and he would lose his official status. As for being late? Don't even think about it.

That was the case for the courtiers, so the demands were naturally even stricter for the Crown Prince, who was the example for the whole world. The eunuchs moved swiftly but cautiously, preparing Li Chengjing for the morning court. Last night, he had given a strict order, forbidding them to make any noises that might wake up the Crown Princess.

Inside the heavy brocade curtain, Cheng Yujin slept peacefully, not noticing that Li Chengjing was gone. In her sleep, she turned over to the other side where Li Chengjing originally was. Vaguely feeling that the person who was supposed to be there was no longer here, Cheng Yujin was startled and suddenly woke up.

Only a quilt with remaining warmth was left, but the person was gone.

Cheng Yujin remembered that today was Li Chengjing's first day attending morning court after the wedding, so she immediately sat up and put on her shoes. Hearing the sound inside, Li Chengjing immediately raised his hand to signal the eunuchs to stop. He turned back, returned to the sleeping chamber, and opened the curtain: "Why are you awake?"

"Your Highness is returning to the court today. As the Crown Princess, how can I be absent."

"It's okay." Li Chengjing said, "I will attend the morning court every day, so it's not a big deal. It's still early. Go back and sleep a bit more."

"No." Cheng Yujin shook her head firmly, "Today is a very important day. I will send Your Highness personally."

She had stood up and randomly put on a set of home clothes from the wardrobe. At this moment, her long hair was not tied up and wrapped inside her clothes. Cheng Yujin moved her hand to the back of her neck, casually wound her hair around her wrist, then gently pulled it out from the collar. Like a waterfall, the silky smooth hair made a beautiful arc and softly fell on her back. Cheng Yujin stopped caring about her hair. She lowered her head and neatly buttoned her shirt, then walked towards Li Chengjing with a smile: "Your Highness."

Li Chengjing watched the series of actions, then watched Cheng Yujin walk towards him as if it was the most normal thing to do. His gaze softened: "Yes."

With the Crown Princess here, all the eunuchs naturally gave way. They stood on both sides, holding Li Chengjing's clothes and paraphernalia, ready to hand each item as needed swiftly. Cheng Yujin stood on tiptoe, putting on a red shirt for Li Chengjing and neatly shaping the collar. She then took a leather belt from one of the brocade-overlayed trays, put her hand around Li Chengjing's waist, and tied it in the front.

When Cheng Yujin lowered her head to tie his belt, Li Chengjing also looked down at her. A crown prince's court attire was dark red, and Li Chengjing looked very handsome and vigorous in it. His sleeves were also very wide. In order to make it easier for Cheng Yujin to clothe him, Li Chengjing slightly spread out both his hands to the side. As a result, the long sleeves were hanging down naturally, surrounding Cheng Yujin's body.