Chapter 22 Talent Skills [Flirting] Yinzhen’s reaction was not as expected...

Yinzhen's reaction wasn't as good as expected, and Qi Buchen didn't intend to keep pretending. After all, if two people were in love, it was just fun; if they weren't, it was just a hassle, and sooner or later it would become disgusting.

So she decided to pretend nothing had happened and return to the east wing naturally.

As soon as I entered, I found that Yinzhen was not reading, but sitting at the desk writing something.

When Su Peisheng saw her, he hurriedly bowed and said, "Greetings, Madam." But his voice was a little higher than normal.

Qi Buchen didn't feel any difference, but Song Ying noticed it. He glanced at Su Peisheng and thought to himself that this eunuch Su was really a sperm.

Sure enough, Yinzhen, who had been working non-stop, froze when he heard the sound. If he had not practiced the basic skills well, this move would have been ruined.

...He suddenly inexplicably recalled the scene when he was talking beside Fu Jin while she was copying books.

This is not important! Yinzhen shook off the inexplicable associations in his mind. Now the important Fu Jin has arrived.

He put down his pen, looked up at Qi Buchen, then looked away, pretending to be nonchalant: "Your head doesn't hurt anymore?"

Qi Buchen didn't care about his attitude and said naturally, "It still hurts a little, but it's much better." As he spoke, he walked to the desk and said, "What are you writing? Is it serious? If not, can you let me copy the book first?"

As he spoke, he looked at the paper. Who would have thought that after one look, Qi Buchen just felt that he might be dazzled, otherwise why were her words on the paper?

Just by looking at the content carefully again, she guaranteed that she had definitely not copied these sentences.

"This is......"

"Ahem." Yinzhen coughed lightly, his eyes wandering. He felt his ears were burning. "I'm bored, so I practiced calligraphy."

Qi Buchen looked at me with a look of "are you kidding me?" Instead of practicing his handwriting to improve it, he wrote the same ugly handwriting as hers. Could it be that there is something so amazing about her handwriting?

Yinzhen fully sensed the meaning of Qi Buchen's gaze, and felt his face flushing. "Ahem, this is the ability to practice imitation." He hesitated and added, "Imitating your handwriting is quite difficult."

Qi Buchen's face darkened. Is this a compliment to me?

Su Peisheng and Song Ying almost simultaneously buried their heads deeper, just to cover up the uncontrollable curve at the corners of their mouths, and sighed in their hearts at the same time: My Lord, you are really...

Well, you can’t joke with your master.

Yinzhen realized belatedly that there seemed to be something wrong with what he said. Before he could figure out what was wrong, he heard Qi Buchen say sternly: "Since it is not an important matter, please give this desk to me. My punishment is not complete yet." After saying that, she even reached out to push the person.

Yinzhen's heart skipped a beat. Fu Jin was using honorifics! This was clearly a normal thing, so why did he feel a chill down his spine?

No, we have to do something. Yinzhen subconsciously thought that things could not be allowed to develop according to Fu Jin's wishes.

His body reacted faster than his brain. He grabbed Qi Buchen's arm that was pushing him with one hand, and put his other hand on Qi Buchen's forehead. He looked at her intently and said, "Isn't your head still hurting? Go and rest if you feel uncomfortable. Speaking of which, it's because of me that you're being punished for copying books. I remember telling you that I wouldn't ask you to take the punishment for me. I should be the one copying this book. I wasn't feeling well a few days ago, so I asked you to help me copy a lot."

Qi Buchen was completely stunned, staring blankly at Yinzhen, who was half a head taller than her, with only one thought in her mind.

Shit, it seems like I was teased by a little brat!

She quickly withdrew her hand, took a step back, and glanced at the table: "Well, mother is punishing me, how can I ask you to copy? This is cheating."

When Yinzhen heard her call and returned to his usual self, he instinctively breathed a sigh of relief, but there was also an inexplicable sense of loss in his heart. He rubbed his hands behind his back, as if he could feel the warmth and coolness of the skin that had just touched him.

"Last time you got into a fight, I didn't play the role of trying to persuade you." Qi Buchen didn't notice his thoughts and was still trying to convince himself. "Now that you've committed the sin of deception, if Mother knew, wouldn't she be even more disappointed?"

Well, that's it. I don't think the little brat has any abnormal signs and want to nip it in the bud.

Pfft, there's nothing wrong with that. I must be losing my mind. Yes, that little brat is just saying these irresponsible words based on his upbringing and values. He's not trying to flirt with anyone, it's just his own dirty thoughts!

After this persuasion, Qi Buchen calmed down a lot and was finally able to look Yinzhen in the eye. "Besides, you can practice calligraphy while copying books." She glanced at the pieces of calligraphy Yinzhen had written on the desk and added, "Next time you practice copying with my handwriting, it will be easier for you."

Yinzhen then remembered that he had just said something that seemed to indicate that his wife's handwriting was ugly, and he immediately wanted to deny it: "I didn't mean that..."

Qi Buchen interrupted him: "I understand. So, can I start copying the book? I have to hand it in to my mother before New Year's Eve. I must be busy before then, so I don't have much time."

Since she said so, what else could Yinzhen do? He could only retreat helplessly.

Before copying, Qi Buchen sorted through Yinzhen's writings and discovered that he was incredibly fast. He had not only finished copying the Nei Xun but also a portion of the Nu Lunyu. Furthermore, the handwriting was so similar to hers that Qi Buchen couldn't tell them apart. She wasn't pedantic, so why not write less? He happily continued where Yinzhen had left off.

So one copied books and the other read books, and they did not interfere with each other and lived in peace.

The person who was reading the book didn't turn a page for a long time, and from time to time he would stare at the person who was copying the book in a daze.

After three days of sporadic copying, Qi Buchen finally finished copying the Four Books for Women. His handwriting had shown some improvement, which was confirmed by Yinzhen himself.

In Yonghe Palace, Qi Buchen had a bunch of things presented, including her handwritten punishment book.

"I have completed what you instructed me to do last time, and I hope you will review it." Qi Buchen said with a typical smile, "These things were sent to me by my grandfather for you to play with every day."

In fact, she picked it up from her own storehouse, hoping that Concubine De would have a better impression of her and avoid any trouble in the future.

"That's thoughtful." Defei was now the fourth concubine, holding the power of the palace. What good things had she not seen? So she just glanced at it casually and turned to ask Yinzhen, "I heard that the fourth prince is in good health?"

"Yes." Qi Buchen smiled sweetly, "The imperial physician took his pulse yesterday and said he's almost recovered. Our master plans to return to his study tomorrow."

"That's right." Defei nodded.

Seeing that she didn't bring up the topic, Qi Buchen could only speak up himself: "It's the New Year now, and my mother is busy with palace affairs. Don't neglect your health. It would be better to ask the imperial physician to check your pulse regularly."

"I understand." Defei nodded again.

Qi Buchen could only continue: "Why don't I see Fourteenth Brother?"

De Fei finally smiled and said a few more words: "He's like a naughty monkey. I don't know where he and Old Thirteen have been going crazy."

This is untrue. In this palace, Concubine De dared to ask her dearest son to run away and she didn't even know where he was?

"If I were to ask you, it would be better to be a little naughty." Qi Buchen disagreed, "This shows that Fourteenth Brother is in good health. He will definitely be a mighty and brave Baturu in the future."

De Fei's smile grew wider: "Then I'll borrow your good words from my sister-in-law."

"Oh, by the way, speaking of this, there is one thing I want you to take care of."

"As you command."

"After the New Year, the Thirteenth Prince will be moving to the Upper Study and the Prince's Residence. Your side is closer, and when the courtyard is confirmed, you should go check it out more often to prevent those servants in the Imperial Household Department from sneaking around."

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Yinzhen: My wife suddenly started using honorifics. Why do I feel so scared?