Chapter 229 Want a Beauty

It’s not like Chunzhi hasn’t bathed with Huo Zheng before, and every time he torments her badly.

This time is no exception.

Chunzhi was already tired just from listening to their discussion. Huo Zheng had just rushed back from the military camp and had discussed with everyone for a long time. Anyone would be tired, but he was full of energy and kept her busy all night.

While doing this, I acted as her teacher and explained the important things to her. Every time I did something, I would ask her if she understood.

Chunzhi was so sore and tired that she almost fell asleep.

When I woke up again, it was already noon the next day.

When Chunzhi opened her eyes, the seat next to her was empty.

After she got up and changed her clothes, she asked the maids to come in and help her wash up.

"The prince has left the palace with several others, and has specifically instructed the servants not to disturb the princess's sleep."

Cui'er was laughing while she was talking. The little girl knew a lot at such a young age. Seeing that Chunzhi had a red mark on her neck, she took out a fox fur scarf and put it on her.

Chunzhi didn't say anything, thinking to herself that he had the nerve to ask others not to disturb her, when it was obvious that he was the one who disturbed her sleep the most.

After Chunzhi had tidied herself up, she went to the flower hall to have breakfast. Mrs. Wang and the others also arrived late.

Their faces were rosy, and even without saying it, one could tell that they were reunited after a short separation from their husbands.

The women in the general's family were all aware of this matter, and they smiled knowingly when they saw each other.

But no one expected that the princess would also wear a fox fur scarf while eating in the flower hall. The generals' wives exchanged glances and instantly understood each other.

Prince Chang'an looks like a serious gentleman, but he can't control himself in front of his own princess.

Chunzhi knew what they were laughing at without having to think about it. She pretended to be calm and finished her meal. She sent someone to Plum Blossom Garden to ask Princess Xiling if she was used to living there and whether she needed anything else to buy.

Then he went to the back garden with several generals' wives to appreciate the plum blossoms.

They had been very busy before, but now that the war was over and everyone was waiting for their husbands to return, they finally had a day of leisure, chatting and laughing, and were in a very happy mood.

"I heard that my old prince and his wife participated in their discussion last night. That Chang offended the princess in public and was rendered speechless by your words. I felt so refreshed just by hearing it. I only regret not being there to see it with my own eyes."

Mrs. Wang stood beside Chunzhi and talked about what happened yesterday.

No one knew what General Wang said to her, but Mrs. Wang was so happy as if she had won a battle.

Chunzhi smiled and said, "Madam Wang and General Wang are deeply in love. Even if they weren't there, they would know everything clearly."

Mrs. Wang felt a little embarrassed by what she said.

The other generals' wives were not to be outdone, and they all said that their husbands had mentioned this to them, and some even said:

"Some intellectuals are so jealous, restricting women all day long, not allowing them to do this or that. They don't think about the fact that without us little women, where would those big men come from?"

"It's only because the princess has a good temper that she didn't blame Chang for contradicting her in person. If it were me, I would have had him dragged out and beaten!"

Chunzhi smiled and said, "Master Chang is just more straightforward than others. He said it directly when he felt it was wrong. I have a different opinion from him, so it's okay for us to discuss it and sort it out."

Moreover, she knew that Chang Lei was a good official who sincerely worked for the people of Xizhou. He was just too upright and inflexible. He was still very talented as an official. Otherwise, he would not have been promoted and reused by Huo Zheng.

Upon hearing this, several generals' wives praised her, saying, "The princess is truly magnanimous."

Chunzhi doesn't think she is a magnanimous person, she just doesn't like to argue with others and will just say anything to their face if she is unhappy.

After everyone talked for a while, the maid who had been ordered to go to the Plum Blossom Garden came back, "Princess, Princess Xiling said..."

Chunzhi asked her, "What did Princess Xiling say?"

Mrs. Wang and other female relatives had never met the infamous Princess Xiling, and they were all very curious about her. They all looked at the maid in front of them, waiting for her to respond.

The servant replied with a subtle expression, "Princess Xiling said everything else was fine, but she felt very lonely without a beauty by her side. She asked if the princess could send a few beauties over to her."

Everyone looked at each other in surprise when they heard this.

Madam Wang smiled and said, "This Princess Xiling truly lives up to her reputation."

Chunzhi thought Ye Ninglan wanted a handsome man to accompany her, and said with a bit of a smile: "This is not her princess residence, where can I find a beauty for her?"

"Princess Xiling seemed to have guessed what the princess would say." The servant continued, "She said that if the princess was willing to accompany her in person, that would be the best."

Chunzhi was speechless for a moment. This Ye Ninglan was really interesting.

The servant girl then added, "She also said that if the princess is not available, then she can choose two beautiful maids to go with her."

Ye Ninglan didn't ask for a handsome man.

But she even wants beautiful maids to serve her, which shows that she is very concerned about appearance.

Several generals' wives heard yesterday that Princess Xiling had molested the Ninth Prince as soon as she entered the Governor's Mansion, which made the Ninth Prince very angry. He started fighting with her on the spot, and it was Prince Chang'an who rushed over to stop them.

I come to ask the princess for a beauty again today.

Chunzhi smiled and said, "The princess hasn't chosen any handsome men, which is quite restrained. Then she should choose some beautiful maids to serve in the Plum Blossom Garden. Cui'er, go and choose."

"Yes, Princess." Cui'er responded and went to do it.

Seeing this, Madam Wang at the side could not help but whisper, "The princess is too kind to Princess Xiling."

No matter how noble Ye Ninglan's status is, he is now just a prisoner of war.

What's more, Xiling took the initiative to provoke the war and invaded Daxing's territory. As a Daxing person, there is no need to be too polite to Princess Xiling.

Chunzhi said, "The princess only wants a few beauties, not the moon in the sky. What's the point of this?"

The generals' wives wanted to say something more, but Chunzhi smiled and changed the subject.

Ever since Huo Zheng set the precedent for Chunzhi to attend meetings as an audience, he had Chunzhi present at every meeting and even began to guide her to speak in front of everyone.

Chunzhi was afraid of saying the wrong thing at first, but Huo Zheng would encourage her with his eyes. After doing this many times, she gradually became bolder and had a deeper understanding of the reconstruction plan of Xizhou.

More than ten days passed, and the emperor from the capital sent Prime Minister Ji Jun and a group of officials to Xizhou.

Xiling sent out Crown Prince Ye Chengji, and the two groups arrived at Xizhou City on the same day.

Huo Zheng sent Gu Yuanjia to lead the crowd to pick up Prime Minister Ji and his entourage, and sent Jiang Hao, Shao Feiyang and others to welcome Prince Xiling and his entourage.

The sky was clear that day.

Huo Zheng sat under the plum tree and taught Chunzhi how to play chess step by step.

While everyone outside was busy, he was in control of the situation.

He sat there calmly, only to look up at Chunzhi after making his move and ask her, "Prime Minister Ji is here. Father must have sent someone to take Huo Yan back to the capital. Do you want to go back with him?"