13: I punished myself with three drinks.

"Raise your head," Dao Baifeng said in a clear, cold tone.

Zhao Min trembled all over and slowly raised her head.

Yet, she saw Dao Baifeng looking at her with a hint of a smile at the corner of her mouth, seeming both amused and not.

At the same time, Zhao Min was also astonished by Dao Baifeng's appearance.

She thought to herself, 'Truly worthy of being the Princess Consort of the Prince of Zhennan of Dali, she is indeed beautiful.'

Upon seeing Zhao Min's beauty, which was in no way inferior to her own, Dao Baifeng was also inwardly surprised.

This wretched man really does have a way with women.

Moreover, this girl's background is not simple.

The noble aura about her is not something a girl from an ordinary family could possess.

Such noble bearing can only come from being raised in an aristocratic family since childhood.

"You are a rare beauty indeed. Rise."

"Since His Highness brought you back, I, the Princess Consort, will not make things difficult for you."

"However, the Prince's Mansion has many rules. You must study them diligently from now on, sister." Dao Baifeng's tone was cold, as if devoid of any emotion.

As she spoke, she did not forget to shoot Duan Zhengchun a glare.

"Haha... Phoenix, you worry too much. You don't yet know Min Min's identity."

"Once you know who Min Min is, you won't say such things."

"Come, let's go back inside. This Prince will explain everything to you in detail." Duan Zhengchun laughed heartily as he walked towards the inner mansion.

Upon returning to the Main Hall, Duan Zhengchun immediately ordered the servants to prepare a lavish banquet. He was in high spirits today and wanted to drink his fill.

"Phoenix, I've been away from the mansion these past few days. You've worked hard."

"Your husband will punish himself with three cups."

As he spoke, Duan Zhengchun downed three large cups in succession.

Dao Baifeng looked at Duan Zhengchun with a faint, ambiguous smile. Earlier, in front of the servants, she had saved Face for him.

Now that there were no outsiders, she naturally no longer needed to maintain appearances.

"Your Highness is truly in high spirits. How many days has it been since the wedding? And you already have another woman outside, even bringing her back to the mansion?"

"I wonder, where does Your Highness place me, the Princess Consort?" Dao Baifeng stared at Duan Zhengchun, her pretty Face like frost.

Hearing Dao Baifeng's words, Duan Zhengchun paused mid-sip.

Indeed, Dao Baifeng was still the same Dao Baifeng. She wouldn't let this matter pass so easily.

"Ah, Phoenix, you're mistaken. As you said, it's only been a few days since the wedding. I should have been by your side these past few days."

"But I'm just a rough man. If I were to accidentally hurt you, wouldn't I become a sinner?"

"As for what you just said about where I place you? That's even more baseless."

"You are the Princess Consort, and you will always be the Princess Consort. As long as you don't agree, no one can take your position."

"My feelings for you are sincere, and my feelings for Min Min are also sincere."

"The very reason I didn't hide it from you and brought Min Min back directly is because I respect you as my lawful wife. Why can't you understand that?" Duan Zhengchun said helplessly.

Dao Baifeng didn't expect Duan Zhengchun to say this, leaving her at a loss for words despite having prepared her arguments.

"So, by your logic, I should thank Your Highness for your consideration?" Dao Baifeng looked at Duan Zhengchun with that same ambiguous smile.

"No need for that. It's all what a man, a husband, should do. No need for formalities, my lady." Duan Zhengchun said with a smile.

"You surnamed Duan, stop grinning at me. Have you forgotten what you promised me back then?"

"Don't you know the customs of my Baiyi Tribe?" Dao Baifeng shouted angrily.

Instantly, the atmosphere grew much more tense.

The smile on Duan Zhengchun's Face froze, and he looked at Dao Baifeng with a calm expression.

"Customs? Customs are made for the weak. And I am the one who makes the customs."

"This Prince just said, all of this was to share your burden."

"If my lady doesn't understand, I won't say more. But I must ask my lady not to be unreasonable and make a spectacle of herself." Duan Zhengchun's tone carried a trace of indifference.

Xiao Die was extremely anxious on the side. Now was not the time for this.

Even if you have objections, wait to discuss them with His Highness in private.

Then, even if you lose your temper, His Highness won't hold it against you.

But if you lose your temper now, His Highness will only think you are being unreasonable and deliberately trying to embarrass him.

Then, the conflict will only grow worse.

"Sharing my burden? A woman of my Baiyi Tribe can only have one man in her lifetime, and a man who wishes to marry a woman of my Baiyi Tribe can also only have one woman in his lifetime."

"You promised that back then, which is why I married you."

"Now, only three days after our wedding, you ran off to find another woman and even brought her back. What do you take me for?" Dao Baifeng said furiously.

"Take you for what? Then tell this Prince, what should this Prince take you for?"

"Should I enshrine you like an ancestral grandmother?" Duan Zhengchun said with a dark Face.

Since you show no respect, then this Prince has no need to indulge you.

Customs? You're merely the daughter of a small tribal chieftain. What right do you have to speak of customs before this Prince?

Customs are for the weak. This Prince is the one who makes the customs.

Dao Baifeng's pretty Face instantly turned deathly pale. She never expected Duan Zhengchun, who had always been gentle and accommodating towards her, would say such things.

Was this still the Duan Zhengchun she knew?

Just as Dao Baifeng was about to retort, Xiao Die quickly knelt before Duan Zhengchun.

"Your Highness, please forgive her. The Princess Consort means no harm; she is simply overly concerned for Your Highness."

"I beg Your Highness to forgive her and not hold it against the Princess Consort."

"The Princess Consort might be with child, which is making her temper a bit unusual. Please, Your Highness, do not be angry."

"If Your Highness has any anger, direct it at Xiao Die. Please, Your Highness, do not make things difficult for the Princess Consort." As she spoke, Xiao Die began kowtowing to Duan Zhengchun.

"Xiao Die, get up..." Dao Baifeng said with a grim expression.

Xiao Die's actions actually surprised Duan Zhengchun somewhat.

"Princess Consort, don't be impulsive, don't be impulsive," Xiao Die said urgently.