223 Couple (two episodes combined into one)_4

After Empress Dowager Zhuang left, Empress Xiao earnestly charged the crown princess to bear a legitimate grandchild for the royal family and bestowed upon her a nourishing soup.

Not stopping at that, Empress Xiao also summoned the crown prince and asked him to delegate some of his court duties so he could devote more time to conceive a royal heir with the crown princess.

Being dutiful, the crown prince cut short his official work and returned early to the East Palace that night.

The crown princess sat quietly in her room, a bowl of soup cooling rapidly on the table.

"Linlang." The crown prince strode in decisively.

The crown princess stood up, turned to him and bowed, "Your Highness."

The crown prince came forward, taking her hand with a tender look in his eyes, "We are husband and wife, there is no need for such formality when we're alone."