The world has gone mad; the movie queen's rebirth mission is to have children.

Chapter 274 A Substitute Bride's Brave Love, A Prince Without Heirs Forever By Her Side - 4

"Then I'll go to sleep first!"

After he finished speaking, he lowered the bed curtains. Mu Wanwan saw him lie down by the candlelight, and then slowly took off her wedding dress and put it aside. She quickly hid under the covers and wrapped herself up tightly.

Little did she know that the prince lying on the bed had been watching her every move. He only closed his eyes after she blew out the lamp and lay down.

He was actually a little looking forward to tomorrow.

The next morning, Mu Wanwan turned around and threw herself into a warm embrace. Still not fully conscious, she reached out and hugged something.

As if realizing something was wrong, her mind cleared instantly, and she suddenly opened her eyes wide, tilting her head slightly to see the man's superior jawline.

She got up in a panic, and her movements were so loud that they woke up the prince who was still fast asleep.

The prince rose slightly, his gaze falling on Mu Wanwan, who was huddled in the corner of the large bed.

She clutched the corner of the blanket like a frightened little rabbit, her eyes filled with terror, her whole body trembling slightly.

"Your Highness! I don't know how I ended up in bed! I don't sleepwalk!"

She had to explain, otherwise the prince would think she was a two-faced woman.

She did sleep on the floor last night and did not climb into the prince's bed on her own initiative.

She genuinely didn't know how she ended up sleeping next to him; she wasn't pretending.

If the prince thinks she is a scheming woman, then he'll be in trouble.

"Don't be afraid, I'll carry you to bed."

This time it was Mu Wanwan's turn to be astonished. She stared at the man in front of her in disbelief.

I don't quite understand why he did this.

Seeing her confusion, he slowly lifted the blanket and sat on the edge of the bed. Mu Wanwan lowered her head shyly and hugged the blanket tightly to cover her body.

At that moment, a knock sounded at the door, and the maid's voice came from outside.

"Your Highness, Your Highness, it's time to get up, wash, and prepare for your return visit."

The prince turned to Mu Wanwan and raised an eyebrow. "Look, if you get up now and pack your bedding, will you have enough time?"

Mu Wanwan suddenly realized that the prince was indeed more thoughtful than she was.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

The prince found her cautious manner quite amusing.

"Aren't you getting ready to get up?"

"Get up, get up!"

She cautiously made her way to the other end of the bed, but the blanket in her hand moved with her.

She would occasionally glance at the prince's movements out of the corner of her eye.

He shook his head with a smile, and Wanwan's appearance made him feel both amused and sorry for her.

Her experience was undoubtedly tragic and unfortunate.

She knew what she would face if her substitute marriage was discovered, but she had no other choice.

A vulnerable woman leaves home, facing danger everywhere. And she is so beautiful that if any man sees her true face, she will be forced to marry someone else. A man with a conscience might take her as his wife, but if he is unlucky, he might keep her as a concubine without any status.

Today, countless displaced women are sold into brothels and forced into prostitution.

Moreover, she has such a beautiful face, and last night when I carried her to bed after she fell asleep, her supple body was unmatched.

They'll definitely be squeezed dry by the madam to make money off their last bit of value.

All of this, as imagined by the prince himself, made him feel even more sorry for this girl who couldn't fight against her fate.

"Ding! Affection level increased by 5, currently at 5!"

Mu Wanwan was a little confused. She hadn't done anything, so how did her score increase by 5 points?

But last night I lost 10 points, how come I only gained 5 points back?

The pig, who had disappeared overnight, reappeared stretching. "Master, Your Highness took pity on you and only increased your score by 5 points."

So it was sympathy points!

"Alright then, sympathy points are still points, and 5 points are better than none."

Right now, her main goal is to stay alive, and it would be good if she could increase her favorability rating while staying alive.

The prince had already dressed himself. He took a few steps outside, then turned back to look at Wanwan, who was still shyly lying on the edge of the bed. He smiled and shook his head, "I'll wait for you in the front hall for your meal."

As soon as the prince opened the door, the maids waiting outside were dumbfounded. They hadn't even gone in to serve him yet, so why was the prince coming out first?

"Aunt Mei! From now on, you will be in charge of serving the Princess Consort personally."

Aunt Mei, who was chosen, was all smiles. She was an old servant of the Prince's mansion, and the Prince had practically watched her grow up. The fact that the Prince had chosen her to be the Princess showed how much he valued her.

"Your Highness is new here and has just entered the palace. There must be many things you don't understand. Please help her out! Go inside!"

Aunt Mei and her maids bowed in greeting, and the prince left with an air of elegance.

Mu Wanwan, who was inside the room, naturally heard the prince's arrangements. She pretended to be frightened as she looked at the group of people who came in. Aunt Mei and the others bowed to her.

"princess!"

Mu Wanwan nodded, and then Aunt Mei waved her hand and everyone began to perform their duties. With the help of Aunt Mei and the maids, Mu Wanwan's hair was quickly combed and made neat.

Everyone was inwardly marveling at Mu Wanwan's beauty. Compared to Mu Wanwan, the prince's arrogant and domineering concubines were worlds apart in appearance.

"Your Highness, you will have a meal with the Prince in a little while. After the meal, you will pay your respects to the Prince's mother, and then return to your parents' home with the Prince."

Aunt Mei explained the arrangements for the coming moment to Mu Wanwan one by one, and then gestured and explained the etiquette of greeting.

Led by Aunt Mei, Mu Wanwan arrived at the dining table, where the prince had been waiting for some time.

If it were in the past, he probably would have immediately lost his temper. There were also three concubines waiting with him, who remained seated without moving when Mu Wanwan came over.

"The Princess Consort has arrived, aren't you all going to get up and pay your respects? Have you forgotten all the manners you've learned in the Prince's residence over the past few years?"

The concubines had always dreamed of becoming the princess, but who would have thought that the prince would directly bring back a princess from outside? Naturally, they were resentful.

Originally, the three of them sharing the prince's title was enough for them to fight over. Now, there's an additional princess who, upon entering the mansion, rises above them, so naturally, they're not reconciled.

"Greetings, Your Highness!"

After the three finished their greetings, they flicked their handkerchiefs and turned back to their seats.

Li Ping, who sat next to the prince, was usually the prince's favorite. She stretched her neck and looked superior, which Mu Wanwan noticed.

She truly couldn't accept a man having several women at the same time, but given the current mission, she had no choice but to grit her teeth and continue.

After Mu Wanwan bowed to the prince, she prepared to find an empty seat. The others were secretly pleased to see that she did not intend to sit next to the prince.

What good is a princess? Without the prince's favor, she's nothing more than a decoration.

The prince shoved Li Ping, who was clinging to his arm, away with one hand. "You ill-mannered thing! Don't you know you're sitting in the princess's seat?"

Mu Wanwan was also startled by the prince's actions and stood still, not daring to move.

Li Ping was pushed and lost her balance, leaning against Wan'er beside her. "Your Highness, I—"

Li Ping quickly got up and moved to the very edge of the room. The prince beckoned to Mu Wanwan, "Wanwan, come here!"