Although the atmosphere seemed cheerful, Zhou Zhiruo's face still revealed a hint of unwillingness.

But she knew that what was happening was inevitable. Wei Xiangjun and Yang Buhui's father were both capable generals under Zhang Wuji. If Zhang Wuji could take their daughters into the harem, it would naturally further consolidate the relationship between the monarch and his subjects. But she still couldn't control her anger.

…

That night, after Zhang Wuji finished handling government affairs, he began to look for Zhou Zhiruo in the imperial city.

However, the imperial city is too big, not as big as their house in Jinyang, so it is not easy to find someone in the imperial city.

Seeing his searching eyes, Zhao Linger smiled wisely and said, "Sir, you should really spend some time with Sister Zhiruo tonight."

Zhang Wuji smiled awkwardly and said, "Sister, what are you talking about? I'm not looking for Zhiruo, I'm looking for you."

Zhao Linger said: "Young Master, stop pretending. You just came to me the night before last. If you come to me again tonight, I can't stand it."

"Sister Zhiruo is kind and considerate. The only flaw is that she sometimes gets stuck in a rut. You should have a good chat with her tonight. After the talk, nothing will happen tomorrow."

Zhang Wuji said righteously: "What's there to talk about? I don't care about her feelings."

After Zhao Linger laughed a few times, she said, "Young Master, stop pretending."

"We sisters have all seen how much affection you have for Sister Zhiruo."

"Just go and see her without worry, say something nice, and don't let her always feel that she has been wronged."

"As for the matters concerning those two girls, Wei Xiangjun and Yang Buhui, don't be too anxious. Just let things settle for the time being. They will be yours sooner or later, so it's better to give them some more time."

Zhang Wuji had intended to avoid this matter, and he quickly said: "Sister, why do you always misunderstand me like this? I, Zhang Wuji, am not the kind of lustful person you think. I, I don't have any thoughts about them two."

"I didn't say anything from beginning to end."

The understanding Zhao Linger said with a smile: "Okay, okay, I know that the young master does not have such thoughts about those two girls. I was the one who was behind this matter from beginning to end. Is this okay?"

"There's no rush about the matter of those two girls. Go find your Zhiruo. If you dare not go to accompany her tonight, she will be so angry that she won't be able to sleep the whole night."

At Zhao Linger's urging, Zhang Wuji began to look for Zhou Zhiruo in the huge imperial palace again.

He searched everywhere but could not find the woman he loved most.

Just then, he saw Ye Heling.

Zhang Wuji quickly asked her, "Girl, have you seen your sister Zhou?"

Ye Heling said quickly: "Your Majesty, I know where the fairy sister is, but the fairy sister seems unhappy today. She is drinking in the Hehuan Palace now."

Zhang Wuji was speechless, "It's so cold, and you're still drinking in the palace. What if you catch a cold, or fall down accidentally?"

Zhang Wuji quickly ran towards the Hehuan Palace.

After running to the bottom of the Hehuan Palace, he indeed saw a woman in a blue and white long dress drinking on the palace roof. Who else could that woman be but Zhou Zhiruo?

However, Zhang Wuji could clearly feel that Zhou Zhiruo's expression was somewhat lonely, and there seemed to be some sadness in it.

Zhou Zhiruo was the woman he loved the most. Seeing this scene, Zhang Wuji was heartbroken.

He quickly flew up, and after coming to Zhou Zhiruo's side, he said cautiously: "Zhiruo, I'm sorry, I made you sad."

Zhou Zhiruo didn't look at him, but just stared at the moon in the sky and said, "Silly boy, I've told you so many times, there is no need to say these three words between you and me."

"Why can't you always remember?"

Zhang Wuji said: "Zhiruo, whether you believe it or not, I actually don't have any feelings for those two girls. I am already very satisfied to have you guys accompany me in this life."

"I'll kick them both out right now. I didn't do anything anyway, so I don't need to take any responsibility."

Just when Zhang Wuji was about to turn around and leave, Zhou Zhiruo whispered, "How dare you? Even if you haven't done anything to those two girls, they have been living in the palace for many days. A girl's reputation cannot be preserved by just saying you have done nothing."

"Come sit down and drink with me."

A hint of hesitation still appeared on Zhang Wuji's face.

Zhou Zhiruo smiled and said, "You rascal, really, I called you to come here, did you hear me? If you don't come and sit here, I will be really angry."

After hearing this, Zhang Wuji sat down next to Zhou Zhiruo nervously.

Zhou Zhiruo glanced at Zhang Wuji with a half-smile, then handed the wine jug in her hand to Zhang Wuji's mouth: "Drink, let's not go home until we are drunk tonight."

Zhang Wuji nervously picked up the wine jug and drank a big gulp desperately.

Zhou Zhiruo said: "Isn't that right? As the emperor of the Ming Dynasty, you shouldn't be so slow when doing things."

The more Zhou Zhiruo said this, the more uneasy Zhang Wuji felt.

"Zhiruo, why don't you hit me a few times?"

Zhou Zhiruo smiled bitterly and said, "I can't bear to hit you, but I'm not in a good mood today. But you don't have to take it too seriously."

"I admit that I am a narrow-minded person. When I see more and more women around you, I feel a little uncomfortable in my heart. But I have accepted all of this. I just feel a little uncomfortable. Don't care too much about my emotions. After all, you are a man who does big things."

It would have been better if Zhou Zhiruo didn't say these words. The more she said them, the more uncomfortable Zhang Wuji felt.

Zhou Zhiruo continued, "Actually, when you first started your rebellion against the Yuan Dynasty, I thought that if you fail, it would be nice for us to find a secluded place in the mountains and forests to live in seclusion."

"Even if you bring that annoying girl Zhu'er with you, it's fine. Although I have always had confidence in you, what I didn't expect was that this world is actually about to be taken over by you."

"Once you do something, there's no turning back."

"I have long given up the hope of monopolizing you. I will be very satisfied if you can keep me by your side all the time. After all, you have not broken your promise to me in this matter."

"As for tonight, since you're here, I can only monopolize you for one night. Tonight, you are not allowed to go anywhere. Just stay by my side, okay?"