The water level in the tub rose, causing the floating petals to suddenly spill over.
Shen Yanqing grabbed Sangmo's waist, flipped her over, and pressed her down onto the edge of the tub.
"Get lost!" Sangmo yelled forcefully, trying to raise her hand to hit him.
Shen Yanqing caught her hand and pressed it against the edge of the tub, his voice hoarse as he spoke close to Sangmo's ear, "Wasn't it just last night that you were clinging to my waist, telling me not to leave? How come you've turned your face so quickly?"
Sangmo's face turned red involuntarily, "You have no shame, get lost!"
"Then I shall be this shameless beast in human clothing."
...
The palace maids only knew that last night, on the wedding night, His Majesty had left the newly married Mermaid Consort alone in her chamber, praising him for his dedication to the people's affairs.
