Chapter 5 The Crown Princess Deliberately Seduces
Xiao Ji closed his eyes, shook off the chaotic thoughts in his mind, and walked out of the door while silently reciting the Heart Cleansing Mantra.
Xie Yao noticed the prince leaving and was about to speak, but it was too late.
The man's back seemed to be fleeing in panic.
Xie Yao's lips curled up slightly. The prince's attitude last night was better than she expected. This was a good start.
Although His Royal Highness the Crown Prince seems a little world-weary, he is very well-mannered and a true gentleman.
The only and biggest problem...is that it doesn't work.
Xie Yao was dressing up when Nanny Xu led the maid who originally served in the East Palace into the room. After paying respectful respects, she led the maid to help tidy up the bed. Seeing the snow-white Yuan handkerchief on the bed, she sighed softly in her heart...
There were only two masters in the mansion, the prince and Xie Yao, and the breakfast was exquisite but not extravagant.
The couple sat on either side, both of them had excellent dining etiquette, and the servants around them were so quiet that they even subconsciously lowered their breathing.
Finally, Xiao Ji put down his chopsticks and watched Xie Yao finish her meal. Then, a cold voice sounded, "What's the matter?"
Just now, Xie Yao looked at him frequently, so she shouldn't be too obvious.
"There is indeed one thing I don't understand." Xie Yao looked at the prince with eyes that seemed to be shining with tiny stars, "Are you going to enter the palace today?"
It stands to reason that as the new bride, she should go to the palace to pay her respects to the prince when he gets married.
However, Crown Prince Xiao Ji was born to the late queen. After the late queen passed away, the emperor did not appoint a new queen. Now the imperial concubine is in charge of the six palaces.
"No need." Xiao Ji answered decisively.
Xie Yao immediately responded, "Yes."
After breakfast, Xiao Ji got up and left.
Just as Xie Yao returned to her room, Nanny Xu came in and said, "Crown Princess, the servants in the mansion are waiting outside. Do you want to see them?"
"Your Highness has already ordered that from now on, all the internal affairs of the palace will be under your arrangement."
So fast?
This was her right as the Crown Princess, but she had just married and had wanted to observe for a few more days, but she had not expected the Crown Prince to be so... considerate.
"Okay." Xie Yao agreed readily. Of course she wanted to meet the person.
After a pause, she asked, "Madam Xu, is there anyone in the mansion that I need to pay attention to?" For example, the prince's concubines or maids...
Nanny Xu stayed with her at Xie's house for three days, but it was not convenient to ask since they were not married yet.
Nanny Xu reacted immediately and whispered, "Your Highness has always been a clean and self-disciplined person. There are only two masters in the mansion, Your Highness and the Crown Princess."
Xie Yao: “…”
As far as she knew, boys, especially nobles, had maids to guide them in their affairs when they were thirteen or fourteen years old.
The prince is of noble status and has already reached adulthood, but he has no one around him... The situation is very serious!
When she went out and saw the servants serving her in the mansion, her heart became even heavier.
There are only a few maids in the entire Prince's Mansion, and they all serve in the main courtyard.
The person in charge of external affairs was Aunt Xu, while the maids in charge of internal affairs were Cherry and Aunt Xu's niece Yuyan.
Xie Yao asked the servants about their respective duties and names one by one, asked them to continue doing their previous work, and gave them some rewards before ending the work.
Adjustments are bound to be made.
But after all, they are all old people who are used to being used by the prince, so she can't act too hastily.
Xie Yao took out a gold bracelet and placed it in Aunt Xu's palm, "Aunt Xu, you are His Highness's wet nurse. His Highness trusts you, so I naturally trust you too. I'll have to trouble you to keep an eye on these things in the mansion."
Madam Xu was very happy, not because of the bracelet, but because of the trust of the Crown Princess. She was moved, "Crown Princess, there was no mistress in the mansion before, so I had to take over. Now you are the one who makes the decisions in the mansion."
Xie Yao did not refuse and just said, "After all, I am young and new here. If there is anything inappropriate, I need your advice."
Aunt Xu was about to speak.
Zhu Qing walked in from outside and whispered, "Crown Princess, someone came from the palace and said that the Imperial Concubine wants you to enter the palace."
The room suddenly became quiet.
Everyone's eyes were on Xie Yao, waiting for her response.
A cold light flashed in Xie Yao's slightly lowered eyes, and she said without hesitation: "I am sick, I am afraid I cannot enter the palace to pay my respects to the Imperial Concubine."
"Yes." Zhu Qing did not question and immediately turned around to answer.
Xie Yao looked at Madam Xu again, "Madam, can we invite a palace doctor?"
What she asked was, is the government doctor reliable?
Nanny Xu stood aside the whole time and did not express any opinions, but at this moment, she could not hide the smile in her eyes. She said respectfully, "The Crown Princess is the master. If you feel unwell, you should ask the palace doctor."
Very good and reliable.
After performing the full act, Xie Yao ordered Zhu Xin to call the palace doctor.
Nanny Xu had someone deliver all the account books in the Prince's Mansion to the main courtyard before she left. After leaving the main courtyard, she went straight to the study in the front courtyard...
The court physician was very diligent and prescribed medicine for the "ill" Crown Princess.
That night, Xie Yao did not see the prince.
The prince still did not show up for breakfast the next day, so Xie Yao went to the study at noon with a bowl of soup.
"Princess."
The attendant's voice rose slightly, as if reminding someone of something.
Xie Yao did not rush in, but knocked on the door first and asked politely: "Your Highness, may I come in?"
"Enter."
As soon as Xie Yao entered the door, she was shocked by the rich collection of books.
The entire study of Xiao Ji seemed to be filled with the rich fragrance of books. He was sitting upright behind the desk, holding a book in his hand.
His black hair was tied up with a jade crown, and the bright and warm sunlight of a spring noon poured in through the window, seeming to cast a layer of glow all over his body.
It makes him look different from ordinary people.
Xie Yao was stunned for a moment.
Xiao Ji paused for an unnoticeable moment, then raised his eyes, his gaze cold and distant, as if reminding her, "What's the matter?"
Xie Yao asked hurriedly: "Tomorrow... Your Highness, can you accompany me back home?"
Xiao Ji frowned subconsciously, and after a moment he responded, "Yes."
Xie Yao smiled and Xiao Ji looked away.
Xie Yao looked around and exclaimed, "Your Highness has so many books in his study."
Xiao Ji paused and said, "If you want to see it, just take it yourself." As long as Xie Yao did not violate his principles, he would naturally be willing to make things convenient for her.
After all, marrying him...
It's unfair to her.
"Thank you, Your Highness." Xie Yao immediately stood up and moved between the bookshelves. With so many books, she wanted to look carefully to see if there were any medical books.
Xie Yao searched and quickly found a medical book!
She reached for...
Can't reach!
Xie Yao looked around and didn't see the wooden ladder, so she stood on tiptoe... but still a little bit short.
Xie Yao couldn't help but glance in Xiao Ji's direction, and saw that he was reading a book seriously. A cunning look flashed in her eyes, and she jumped up to grab the book!
Maybe it was because of my lack of experience that I didn’t catch it.
Just a little bit more...Xie Yao jumps again!
This time I caught him.
She held the book in front of her chest with both hands, and turned her eyes away——
Then I saw His Royal Highness the Crown Prince standing at one end of the bookshelf.
When Xie Yao thought of what she had just done, her pretty face suddenly turned red.
Xiao Ji didn't react. He caught a glimpse of her chest, which was more prominent because she was holding the book. The shaking waves when she jumped up just now flashed through his mind...
Some forbidden images inexplicably flashed through my mind.
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