My Lord Husband, Please Take My Challenge

“The fish is about to bite,” he said with narrowed eyes and a wicked smile.

One of the guards beside him said, “Just give the order, Your Highness. We would brave fire and water and die a thousand deaths without hesitation.”

The prince’s face darkened. “Nobody asked you.”

The guards: ...

On their wedding night, he lifted the red veil from her head.

She stared at him in his red wedding robe, disbelief written all over her face. “You’re Prince Jing?”

“I am.”

“Then why didn’t you tell me sooner?” she asked through gritted teeth.

“You never asked.”

“Xiao Heng, you swindled me! I’m calling off this marriage!” She was red with anger, barely restraining the urge to lunge at him and strangle him.

“My lady, we only have one wedding night. Whatever it is, we can talk about it tomorrow.”

He had married her with all the proper rites. Calling it off? Not a chance.