Now that Xiao Ziwu has a proper job, he has to go to the military camp every day to report for duty, and his free time is much less than before.
At the New Year's banquet, the emperor issued an edict that the Third Prince's plan to build a separate residence was underway.
Since the palace banquet, the Minister of Revenue has been very respectful to him, and the Third Prince personally oversees all matters, big and small, in the residence, daring not to be negligent in the slightest!
With these two events happening one after another, Xiao Ziwu was extremely busy.
The tasks in the military camp were heavy, but he could still accept them. In the past, he needed to spend two hours every day practicing swordsmanship, so the training in the military camp was like drinking water to him.
But there was only one thing that he found extremely unbearable!
Every day, Gu Beiye would sneak into the camp under her father's name and watch the Third Prince train his troops on the training ground without any restraint.
That blatantly fierce gaze seemed to want to devour him whole!
Xiao Ziwu was extremely impatient, but out of respect for General Gu Yi, he couldn't speak harshly to her and could only ignore her. Even though he was sweating profusely, he didn't want to drink the tea she brought, treating her coldly and forcing her to back down.
But to everyone's surprise, Gu Beiye was a stubborn and incorrigible person. Not only did she ignore his cold words, but she also became more courageous and attentive as she was defeated!
During lunch break today, Xiao Ziwu left his longsword at the drill ground and went to the kitchen for some noodles.
Taking advantage of this moment, right under the noses of several military officers, Gu Beiye held the hilt of the longsword that Xiao Ziwu had used when practicing martial arts under his nose and sniffed it, his face showing an extremely infatuated expression, as if he even wanted to stick out his tongue to lick it!
This scene was witnessed by Xiao Ziwu, who was returning from his lunch break. He was so shocked that he almost vomited, and the noodles he had just eaten churned in his stomach.
He forced himself to endure it, barely managing to suppress the discomfort and disgust in his heart!
After this incident, Xiao Ziwu became wary and secretly vowed that he would never be without his sword in the military camp!
After being busy for five or six days, he finally got a day off, giving him a chance to spend some time with his precious child.
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Have you missed me?
A clear, cold male voice rang out from the back garden of the Duan family mansion.
The voice carried a hint of expectation, softening his originally cool tone, but making it sound somewhat cute.
"No."
The woman's voice was soft and sweet as she answered, but her words were not very pleasing. She smiled slightly and gave a negative answer, though she didn't mean it.
I haven't seen him for a week, how could I not miss him?
Xiao Ziwu pressed his forehead and chuckled softly. Seemingly knowing she was being disingenuous, he lowered his voice, making it even more husky, and whispered sweet nothings in the woman's ear.
"But I miss you..."
He thought of her when he practiced swordsmanship, he thought of her when Gu Beiye was pestering him, and he thought of her even when the Vice Minister of Revenue asked what flowers and plants should be transplanted to the rockery.
He couldn't resist building his own mansion according to her preferences...
She loved pear blossoms, so she set aside a courtyard specifically for planting them.
She liked to eat woodfish, so they dug a pond in the mansion and raised hundreds of them so she could eat her fill.
She also liked reading medical books, so we set aside a piece of land for her to grow Chinese herbs, dry herbs, and make pills.
By the time Xiao Ziwu realized what was happening, the nascent Third Prince's residence was already filled with traces of its mistress...
Even before the wedding, her presence was already felt in the bridal chamber. Xiao Ziwu couldn't help but chuckle, but in his heart, he felt a sweet joy.
The Minister of Revenue hesitated countless times, feeling that if the Third Prince's residence were built according to such blueprints, it would be far too shabby!
But in the end... I couldn't go against the wishes of the master of the house, so I had no choice but to comply.
The woman placed a white jade chess piece on the chessboard, and suddenly felt a weight on her shoulder.
The man rested his head on her shoulder, his pale and handsome face showing signs of fatigue.
The woman touched his face tenderly, "Are you feeling very tired?"
Xiao Ziwu did not speak, but nodded slightly.
Although he was a little tired, he felt very satisfied. Everything was under his control and going in the direction he had expected.
The woman helped him lie down on her lap. "Let me massage Your Highness; perhaps it will ease your pain."
Tianyun was well-versed in medical books and had a thorough understanding of acupoints and meridians. She also had a basic understanding of massage. She gently massaged the acupoints on his neck.
His eyes were closed, but his brows slowly relaxed.
Tianyun was also pleased, and a smile appeared on her rosy cheeks. Like an experienced massage therapist, she asked softly, "Your Highness, is this pressure suitable?"
"It's very comfortable." Xiao Ziwu closed his eyes and rested his head between her legs, enveloped by her soft breath. This feeling of peace and comfort was something he had never experienced before.
"I'm too tired to talk, I just want to hear your voice more."
With Gu Beiye chattering in his ear these past few days, his sense of belonging to the military camp has been somewhat eroded. He desperately needs his darling's voice to soothe his ears, which have been thoroughly poisoned by tea.
And in this world, the only one who can make him so defenseless is his precious baby...
"Then shall I tell Your Highness a story?" Tianyun rubbed his temples and volunteered.
Xiao Ziwu pinched her cheek silently, signaling her to speak quickly.
"This story is called Jing Ke's assassination attempt on the King of Qin."
Tianyun cleared his throat. "In ancient times, there was a hegemon who unified the six kingdoms, named Ying Zheng. However, his methods were extremely cruel, and he advocated punishment. Under his tyrannical rule, the people suffered terribly!"
Hearing this, Xiao Ziwu frowned slightly. The rule of law replacing the rule of rites is ultimately unworkable; under tyrannical rule, local uprisings are inevitable.
He didn't speak, but continued listening.
Tianyun continued, "And so, an assassin named Jing Ke stepped forward, wanting to save the people from suffering and assassinate the King of Qin. Jing Ke possessed extraordinary skills and, under the guise of presenting a geomantic map, intended to take the King of Qin's head directly in the palace."
The woman paused slightly, keeping everyone in suspense. Xiao Ziwu couldn't help but press, "What was the outcome? Success or failure?"
The woman sighed softly, "He failed."
"Jing Ke hid a dagger in the map. When the map was unfolded, Jing Ke darted forward to stab it, but the King of Qin reacted quickly and dodged it. The King of Qin then dodged around a pillar, so Jing Ke's assassination attempt failed."
Xiao Ziwu straightened up and slowly lay back down on the woman Mianxiang's lap. He asked in confusion, "The map is so big, why is there only a short dagger hidden inside? If Jing Ke had hidden a long sword inside, he could have drawn the sword and stabbed straight at the King of Qin when the map was unfolded!"
Tianyun was secretly alarmed, but after thinking about it carefully, he felt that what His Highness said made a lot of sense.
In such a short time, he was able to come up with such a brilliant plan. Who in the world can match such a sharp and intelligent young man?
Tianyun had no doubt that as long as he was determined to compete for the position on the dragon throne, Xiao Ziyan could not compare to him in the slightest.
A faint smile appeared on the woman's lips as she echoed, "Your Highness is right."
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