Chapter 105 Extra Chapter 3: Daily Life of a Couple 2

Mi Yao felt that Xiao Chua was acting strangely these past few days.

After quelling the chaos in Hedong, the Fourth Prince abandoned his dream of recruiting Xiao Xu and Jiannan. Other forces began to accumulate strength, awaiting the final battle, and the situation entered a relatively stable period.

Under these circumstances, Xiao Chuan was still busy every day, but it was all about government affairs, unlike before when he would be away from home for ten days or half a month.

For six months, Mi Yao ate three meals a day with Xiao Chuan. At first, he came home late, and every time she sat down at the table, she felt that something was missing beside her.

“Father must be very busy. He’s been leaving early and coming home late lately. He’s working hard. We miss him, but we understand that he doesn’t have time to eat with us.”

Xiao Liang noticed that Mi Yao was looking at the empty seat to the side, and subconsciously covered for Xiao Chua.

After he finished speaking, Mi Yao pondered for a moment whether he was being sarcastic or speaking on behalf of Xiao Chua. After trying to discern for a long time, she still couldn't glean anything from Xiao Liang's sincere face.

"It seems you've been learning quite well from Teacher Hu lately."

The topic suddenly jumped, and Xiao Liang looked at Mi Yao blankly: "Master Hu is very capable. He taught me many things that my previous teachers had never taught me."

Master Hu was one of Xiao Chua's advisors and the main force behind Mi Yao's lecture tours, helping her organize her language and write manuscripts.

Upon arriving in Youzhou, Mi Yao discovered that even though Youzhou had been reclaimed from the Khitan for a year, it still felt crumbling and broken due to the invasion by foreign tribes and the ongoing reconstruction efforts.

The city has lost its spirit and vitality, and the problem naturally lies with the people who live there.

The main streets of the city are fine, but once you leave the main streets, you'll see that every house is tightly shut and the few pedestrians look fearful and uneasy.

In this situation, the few carriages that had been stored in the warehouse naturally came in handy again.

However, Mi Yao's lecture tour had a few extra followers. Xiao Yi and Yu Xiu were fine; after following the carriage a few times and listening to the motivational speeches, they started to put in even more effort. One of them studied politics diligently, while the other expanded his business and managed the shops.

Aside from their studies, Xiao Shan and Xiao Liang continued to follow Mi Yao around whenever they had free time.

Their initial idea was to accompany Mi Yao, but after giving one speech after another, seeing the numb expressions of the people become excited and hopeful because of the speeches, they gained a deeper understanding of the matter of speaking.

Realizing that their words could not only humiliate their father, Xiao Chuan, but also bring hope to others, the two developed a passion for learning public speaking.

In response, Mi Yao found them a teacher.

I started by teaching the brother and sister why people need encouragement, what direction to take when writing a speech, and how to write it.

It was a very tedious task, but the brother and sister learned it with great interest, which made Mi Yao feel extremely gratified. Once the younger ones were all able to work, she could return to her previous lazy state, where she could let her brain rust without having to use it at all. What a happy thing that would be.

"Since Master Hu is so good, you should learn from him. You are talented and will definitely become the most powerful orators in the world. When that happens, you will be able to stop the war on the battlefield and bring the dead back to life with just your words."

Mi Yao pinched the cheeks of the brother and sister, encouraging them with a smile.

After encouraging the talkative brother and sister, she also praised Yu Xiu and Xiao Yi. When they finished their lively meal and it was time to go back to their room to rest, Mi Yao looked at the empty space on the bed and thought of Xiao Chuan's strange behavior recently.

Although the possibility is slim, men are inherently fickle, so we should try to understand their actions with the worst possible intentions.

Could it be that Xiao Chuan is now wary of her because of Zhao Tianhe's words?

A few months ago, Xiao Chuan made a trip to Jiannan.

After he came back, he clung to her for several days, as if she were the only person in his world.

She asked Xiao Chuan what was wrong, and he only said that Zhao Tianhe was very ill, so ill that Zhao Tianhe had become confused.

Xiao Chuan didn't want to talk about it, so she didn't press him for details. She waited until he calmed down before asking him a few questions to piece together the story of his trip to Jiannan.

Like Xiao Chua's other advisors who had already died, Zhao Tianhe also felt that she was ambitious and that she was trying to win over the people in order to seize power.

After taking Youzhou, Xiao Chuan adopted the Jiannan system for taxation and governance.

There was nothing that could be done about it. Even after taking over Hedong and Youzhou, Xiao Chuan's troops were still the Jiannan Army, and they still served Zhao Tianhe as their lord.

While in Hedong, she discussed with Xiao Chuan and submitted many reforms tailored to local conditions to Zhao Tianhe.

Zhao Tianhe neither refused nor responded.

Not refusing is tantamount to acquiescence. In response, Xiao Chuan took her draft of the new policy and held a meeting with his staff, beginning to make sweeping reforms.

The new policy was even more radical than she had envisioned, but it was a tangible good thing for the people.

From the allocation of land ownership to the simplification of the tax system, Youzhou took a big step forward, not to mention other places.

Mi Yao lay on the couch, feeling sleepy as she pondered Xiao Chua's recent strange behavior. She had only just begun to unravel the mystery when drowsiness overcame her, and she gave up trying to think about it.

Half-asleep, Mi Yao felt a warm embrace beside her and instinctively hugged it back.

All I can say is that she doesn't mind using the most malicious thoughts to interpret men's behavior, but deep down she still feels that Xiao Chuan is different.

This love-struck man doesn't care about being emperor. If she wants something, he will offer it to her without complaint, at most saying, "Don't abandon me."

Mi Yao slept exceptionally soundly. When she woke up and smelled the fragrance of flowers, she felt a little disoriented and thought she was still dreaming.

After sitting up on the bed, Mi Yao stared blankly at the furnishings in the room.

The house, which was just like any other day, has been transformed overnight. Blooming hibiscus can be seen everywhere in the house, and a jade pot vase on the table is filled with fresh and tender hibiscus of various colors.

"Madam, would you like to wash up and change your clothes first?"

As soon as Mi Yao woke up, Shi Ya beamed and directed the maids to help Mi Yao get dressed, "Which outfit would Madam like to wear today?"

Shiya opened the cabinet where Miyao kept her dresses.

Mi Yao's gaze swept over the colorful and gorgeous clothes, and she chose the new clothes she had made in June.

After arriving in Youzhou, she had more opportunities to wear fine clothes, because she needed to travel around giving lectures to the people and establish herself as a goddess who saves people from suffering.

To make the locals feel at ease, the clothing designs incorporated local ethnic characteristics. At first, Mi Yao thought it looked beautiful and unique, but after wearing it for a while, she felt like she was wearing work clothes.

The shimmering hibiscus dress she was now wearing had a low neckline that revealed most of her skin, and wide sleeves were adorned with various gemstones and pearls.

The delicate hibiscus blossoms and her large expanse of milky white skin complemented each other as Mi Yao dressed in front of the silver mirror. She looked like a newly blooming flower bud, her body covered with clear dewdrops that had just condensed from the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.

Not only were Shiya and the others amazed by Mi Yao's beauty, but Mi Yao herself was also very satisfied with herself when she looked in the mirror.

When she made this dress, she planned to wear it on her birthday and seduce Xiao Chuan. But as time went by, she not only forgot about the dress, but also her birthday.

Fortunately, she forgot, but Xiao Chuan did not.

This outfit can still be effective; it will definitely charm him.

After changing her clothes, Mi Yao pushed open the door and followed the hibiscus flowers all the way to the warm pavilion of the mansion.

Just as she stood at the door, she heard the faint sound of a zither. Mi Yao initially thought that Xiao Chuan had hired a musician to play and create an atmosphere.

But thinking about Xiao Chuan's personality, and considering that he had already sent Xiao Yi and the others out early today, how could he leave unfamiliar actors with them? Lifting the curtain of the warm pavilion, he saw that there was indeed only Xiao Chuan in the room.

The room was decorated with hibiscus flowers of various colors, just like the main room. Xiao Chuan wore a bright red robe with hibiscus patterns and a golden crown with hibiscus flowers on his head.

Mi Yao blinked at him. Her birthday was in October, and the flower goddess of October was the hibiscus. So he dressed up as the flower goddess to celebrate her birthday.

A guqin was placed in front of Xiao Chuan. As soon as Mi Yao sat down, Xiao Chuan gently plucked the strings, and the quiet and gentle music flowed out, completely resolving Mi Yao's doubts.

She had just heard the music, and it was indeed Xiao Chui playing.

Xiao Chuan's fingers were covered with calluses from holding weapons, but his long, slender fingers and distinct knuckles gave them a different kind of beauty when placed on the strings.

Mi Yao first looked at his face, then couldn't help staring at his hands.

When the music stopped, she took a hibiscus hairpin with satisfaction and placed it in Xiao Chuan's hair: "Have you been busy with this these days?"

I wanted to give you a surprise.

Xiao Chua had been learning the zither sporadically for half a month, and this was the first time she had performed a complete piece for someone. Of course, from now on, she would only perform for Mi Yao.

He learned the skills specifically for her, and naturally wanted her approval.

Touched by the dazzling light in her eyes, Xiao Chuan's tense expression relaxed, and the corners of his mouth turned up, revealing a hint of smugness.

"Does it sound good?"

"It sounds nice."

Do you like it?

"like."

Mi Yao was very cooperative, answering every question Xiao Chuan asked. However, Xiao Chuan didn't know when to stop, and with her cooperation, he asked increasingly tricky questions.

"Do you like the piano or me?"

"you."

"Do you prefer my hands touching the piano, or touching you?"

Mi Yao: ...

To be honest, she not only likes touching, but also likes inserting. She is very satisfied with the length, girth, and the increasing flexibility of the intercourse over time.

However, she couldn't tell him what she was thinking after staring at his hands for so long, lest her birthday banquet turn into a daily doubles sports meet in less than half an hour.

"Would you like to hear more?"

Xiao Chuan learned a piece called "Liangxiao Yin" in half a month. He liked the tranquility in the song, like a moonlit night with a gentle breeze. As long as they were together, every day was a beautiful night.

Seeing Mi Yao nod, Xiao Chuan served her longevity noodles, then placed his hands on the zither and began to play again.

The melodious music, like a gentle breeze and a flowing spring, stirred her heart. Compared to the fragrant noodles in front of her, Mi Yao found the man before her even more appealing.

She got up and sat down behind Xiao Chuan, stroking his broad back: "Don't stop."

After warning him not to stop the background music, she started kissing his neck to find his lips, slowly savoring the tip of his tongue.

Let's save the big meal for tonight and have some dessert for now.