Chapter 34 She is the true bloodline of the Prime Minister's family; he was adopted, wasn't he?

"What's wrong?" Yu Zhiyi touched her face.

She has already undergone a cleansing and purification process; surely she can't produce a bunch of foul-smelling poisons again?

Zi Yuan snapped out of her reverie, her eyes still fixed on Yu Zhiyi's face, but her cheeks were flushed: "It's nothing, I just think Miss is getting more and more beautiful, like she's shining all over."

A body tempered by merit points can not only prolong life and maintain youth, but also radiate a beautiful holy light from the inside out.

Yu Zhiyi herself didn't feel it deeply, but those who saw it couldn't help but mistakenly think they had found a fairy.

Yu Zhiyi was stunned for a moment, looked down, and sure enough, she saw that she was different from ordinary people.

To avoid causing unnecessary trouble, she made a hand gesture.

The light vanished instantly.

However, although the holy light was gone, the skin that had been tempered was delicate and smooth without any flaws, and her fair cheeks had a light pink blush, making her look beautiful and healthy.

Her eyes became increasingly clear and moist, and her lips were not dark but red.

Zi Yuan looked at her mistress in the dressing mirror, but couldn't bring herself to do her makeup: "Miss, you look like a lotus emerging from the water right now. These rouge and powders will only cover up your natural beauty."

"Then we won't melt it."

Yu Zhiyi originally didn't like makeup, but Ziyuan liked to dress her up, especially after Yao Shi provided her with many clothes and cosmetics. The little girl then treated her face as a canvas, striving to paint the most beautiful colors in the world.

At this moment, she took advantage of the situation.

The usually busy Prime Minister Du had a rare breakfast at home today.

Although Du Ziheng was blinded by love and scratched his head, and had angered Yao Shi many times for the sake of his beloved, he dared not offend Prime Minister Du. Today, he also obediently appeared at the dinner table.

Prime Minister Du frowned as soon as he saw him: "You went to fight with demons in the middle of the night?"

Yu Zhiyi: "..."

She had no idea that Prime Minister Du was such a sharp-tongued person.

Du Ziheng's face darkened: "I just... I just stayed up too late studying last night and didn't sleep well."

"Is that so?"

Prime Minister Du gave his son a deep look, neither saying he believed nor disbelieved.

However, those eyes that seemed to see through everything made Du Ziheng involuntarily straighten his back.

The atmosphere at the dinner table was a bit tense, so Yao quickly tried to smooth things over: "Alright, alright, let's eat first."

Prime Minister Du snorted, ultimately giving his wife face.

However, his expression was still not good.

Just because he doesn't care about these things in the backyard doesn't mean he doesn't know about them.

The events of yesterday were particularly significant. The story of how the arrogant young master almost killed members of the royal family, and how he was eventually carried back to the city by Prime Minister Du's pregnant wife, was widely circulated and told in great detail.

Prime Minister Du was praised for his noble character and integrity his whole life, but he never expected that in his old age, his son would utterly disgrace him!

After the meal, Prime Minister Du did not immediately leave the table.

If he doesn't leave, others naturally won't be the first to leave either.

Putting down his chopsticks, Prime Minister Du looked at his son with a stern face: "With the imperial examination approaching, I don't want any more messy things to happen. If these things affect your exam... forget about letting her come into the manor as your concubine, even if she wants to be a shameless mistress, she'll have to step over my dead body to get into the outer courtyard!"

Du Ziheng's body trembled slightly.

He pursed his lips and assured his father, "Father, rest assured, Bingyue is my capable wife and will not affect my exams."

Madam Yao frowned: "What nonsense are you talking about? That troublemaker, what kind of virtuous wife is she? Yi'er is the virtuous wife!"

Du Ziheng opened his mouth, but couldn't utter a rebuttal.

Although Yu Zhiyi hadn't been in the household for long, she had indeed managed the Prime Minister's residence very well, and even helped him and Bingyue resolve some troubles...

He could no longer lie and say anything, so he had to shut up.

Yu Zhiyi realized that she hadn't done anything for herself at all; all the good and bad things had been said by Prime Minister Du and his wife. She was speechless.

The atmosphere grew increasingly oppressive. Yao glanced at the bracelet on her wrist and had a good idea: "By the way, Yi'er, could you make a bracelet for your father too?"

Prime Minister Du was originally angry with his rebellious son, but upon hearing these words, although his anger did not dissipate, it was temporarily suppressed.

He pricked up his ears.

As a father-in-law, he was too embarrassed to ask his daughter-in-law for anything, so he cleared his throat and said, "What kind of image would it be for me, a high-ranking official, to dress like a woman and wear gold and jade?"

Yu Zhiyi thought he didn't believe in the bracelet's defensive capabilities, but to her surprise, he added, "Just use some ordinary materials."

Yu Zhiyi: "..."

Isn't your jade thumb ring also made of jade?

It's top-grade jade.

Unexpectedly, her father-in-law turned out to be a two-faced and awkward person.

She chuckled softly, "If Father doesn't like bracelets, how about a jade pendant? The effect will be the same. If you can help me find a piece of lightning-struck wood to make into a hairpin, the effect might be even better."

Lightning-struck wood is an excellent talisman for warding off evil spirits. The older the lightning-struck wood, the greater its power and the stronger its effect in warding off evil spirits.

Unfortunately, lightning-struck wood is hard to find, and older pieces are even harder to find.

Du Ziheng was astonished to find that his stern and rigid father looked kind and gentle when facing Yu Zhiyi, just like an ordinary father.

When facing the Prime Minister, who inspired fear in countless court officials and commanded respect even from His Majesty, Yu Zhiyi showed no sign of nervousness. She spoke and laughed with ease, as if she were facing an ordinary old man from an ordinary family.

He felt that his worldview, which he had developed over many years, had been challenged.

Was his stern-faced father really that kind?

Or is it that I'm only rigid when I'm with him?

Just as Du Ziheng was questioning his life, the two opposite him had already agreed on the issue of materials.

Since lightning-struck wood was not available for the time being, Yu Zhiyi agreed to Prime Minister Du's request to make do with a jade pendant for now, and to make a wooden hairpin for him once she found lightning-struck wood.

Prime Minister Du almost lost his composure, but in order not to ruin his image, he could only nod with a blank face.

Little did they know, though the satisfied smile wasn't on their faces, it was in their eyes.

Those slightly cloudy eyes were now full of laughter.

A jade pendant that can keep one from feeling tired—he could be busy for three days and three nights without getting tired, right?

Du Ziheng saw the smile in his father's eyes and lowered his head in silence.

He began to wonder if he was Prime Minister Du's biological son.

Perhaps Yu Zhiyi's background has a twist; her parents were not commoners at all, but were stolen from Prime Minister Du and his wife by that vicious woman.

To alleviate their grief over missing their daughter, Prime Minister Du and his wife somehow adopted a baby boy to raise.

Just as Du Ziheng was having a wild idea, Yu Zhiyi and Yao left together, and Prime Minister Du had already returned to his stern and unsmiling demeanor.

An official came to report on the progress of his work. Prime Minister Du raised his eyes slightly, his imposing manner evident: "Tell him to go to the study."

Du Ziheng: "..."

very good.

It seems that Prime Minister Du's authority extends not only to him, but to everyone except his mother and his legal wife.

Just as Du Ziheng was questioning his life, Yu Zhiyi smiled genuinely, a rare occurrence: "Since Hongluan has invited me, I will naturally go."