urgent?
What's the rush?
sleep?
Shen Zhiyi was furious. "Besides those shameless things, what else can you think of?"
Someone actually said directly, "Some thoughts are hard to control when I see you."
"lady……"
"I am a normal man."
Shen Zhiyi felt her face burning. She couldn't argue with him, nor did she have his thick skin, so she went straight to bed. Soon after, someone clung to her like a lover.
It was a sweltering summer day, and Shen Zhi wanted him to move away, but he wouldn't let go. He even warned her, "If you move around again, you won't be sleeping tonight."
Shen Zhiyi has become honest.
I thought I would have a hard time falling asleep, but I slept much more soundly than I had the other day.
——
The next day, when Shen Zhiyi woke up, the sun was already high in the sky. If she were still in the Marquis's mansion, she would probably have been woken up by her mother-in-law. The Marquis's mansion had declined, but it still had many rules. The daily morning and evening greetings were unavoidable.
She now truly understands what her second brother meant when he said this:
No in-laws, yet incredibly wealthy.
Life is really comfortable.
Red stamens and green lotus leaves served her as she washed up.
As a maid, she didn't ask any questions about Xiao Zhongxuan being the regent.
The two were simply relieved:
Back when he was in the Duke's mansion, I never made things difficult for him.
"Miss, I'll have someone bring the meal." Hongrui said with a smile.
"Where is the prince?"
"The prince has gone to court."
Attending court?
Indeed, now that someone has recovered well under the pretext of a marriage to ward off bad luck, it's natural that he'll be attending court.
However, after the Empress's incident, it's uncertain how the political situation in the court will change.
After this incident, His Majesty will certainly not tolerate him. But now that he is ill and still the Crown Prince is regent, what measures will he take?
After Hongrui and Lühe finished making the bed, they asked in a low voice, "Miss, did you and the Prince consummate your marriage last night?"
Shen Zhiyi was deep in thought when her train of thought was interrupted, and she almost choked on her throat.
“Young lady, you and the prince have been married for almost half a month. He used to be in poor health, but now he looks no different from an ordinary person. This matter…”
"It's time to put it on the agenda."
Shen Zhiyi was speechless. "You two are even more anxious than I am."
It's no wonder they're upset; their daughter and Song Yuxiu never consummated their marriage, and that's how this happened.
Shen Zhiyi saw through their thoughts and simply smiled, saying, "Whether or not a couple consummates their marriage is a big deal if they want it to last."
She wants to tie a man down through sex or by having a child...
Unreliable.
After the meal, the steward of the Prince's residence delivered all the account books for the month, and someone came to tell you: "Your Highness, the Prince has been invited by the Crown Prince to the East Palace to discuss the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet, so he will not be returning for lunch."
Shen Zhiyi nodded in agreement.
Mid-Autumn Festival Imperial Banquet?
The weather is still hot and dry, and in the blink of an eye, the Mid-Autumn Festival is almost here.
Every Mid-Autumn Festival, a banquet is held in the palace to entertain officials.
In the past, the Empress always took charge of the banquets, but now that the Empress's position is vacant, the other concubines have no experience with banquets of this caliber, so this task will probably fall to the Crown Prince.
The fact that he was able to successfully host such a high-level banquet is enough to prove his ability.
But after the Mid-Autumn Festival, my parents will probably have to leave Beijing...
Thinking of this, she couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness.
Green Lotus noticed her mistress's sudden disappointment and suggested, "Summer is almost over. There are still lotus flowers in the manor now, but in a few more days, I'm afraid we won't be able to enjoy the late-blooming lotuses."
Shen Zhiyi nodded and went to the pavilion in the middle of the lake to see the lotus flowers.
The prince's palace had musicians; one could admire the lotus blossoms, enjoy the breeze, and listen to music...
This life is a hundred times more comfortable than living in the Marquis's mansion.
Shen Zhiyi remarked with emotion, "He certainly knows how to enjoy life."
Summer was drawing to a close, and a breeze blew from the center of the lake, bringing a touch of coolness, unlike the sweltering heat of midsummer. Soon, a palace eunuch arrived, "Your Highness, these are tribute lychees. His Highness has asked us to send some for you to try."
"litchi?"
This is extremely rare.
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Crown Prince
When the eunuch reported that the lychees had been delivered to the Prince's residence, Zhou Xuance was discussing state affairs with the Crown Prince.
"Uncle, you really dote on Aunt." The Crown Prince teased.
"It was already extremely unfair to a girl to marry a dying man like me to bring her good luck. Now that I am feeling better, I should naturally make it up to her."
"I'm happy to see that my uncle is in good health."
With a single glance, the Crown Prince signaled all the servants in the study to leave.
"What do you want to say to me?" Zhou Xuance asked, sipping his herbal tea.
"Uncle..." the Crown Prince tentatively began, "How did you get poisoned by the Gu poison back then?"
"The eunuch who served me since I was a child has been turned against me."
The crown prince paused for a moment, then vaguely remembered such a person. "You mean, Xiao Yunzi? He grew up with you."
"Um."
"He went to war with you, didn't he die in battle?"
"That's just the official story; he committed suicide by poisoning himself."
This young eunuch was extremely close to the imperial uncle; the two spent more time together than even family members. How could he betray him?
"Those barbarians actually have such ability, they've managed to infiltrate your inner circle." The Crown Prince was astonished.
Zhou Xuance just smiled and said, "Who told you that it was those barbarians in the south who wanted to harm me?"
"The most dangerous things are often right next to us..."
"Because they know your weaknesses and are familiar with your Achilles' heel."
These words made the Crown Prince's heart clench violently.
"Uncle...is this poison truly incurable?"
Zhou Xuance smiled faintly, "Whether it can be cured or not depends on the person who administered the poison."
"This was poison from the arrow when I was shot. There was chaos and war at the time, and I didn't even see who shot me. How could I possibly find the person who poisoned me..."
After the Crown Prince finished speaking, he stared intently at Zhou Xuance, "Uncle, do you know?"
"You summoned me today not to discuss matters of state, but to discuss the Mid-Autumn Festival palace banquet?"
"Uncle, I..."
“Yuanbi, your birth mother died early, and your elder brother personally taught you and placed high hopes on you. You must not let him down.”
Although they are said to be uncle and nephew, they are actually close in age and grew up together.
Zhou Yuanbi knew perfectly well:
The Imperial Uncle's words had a hidden meaning.
The Emperor said he couldn't be allowed to live, and the Crown Prince knew he was no match for him, but the Empress's words that day still echoed in his ears. She seemed to know the origin of the poison in the Emperor's body.
He and his uncle were poisoned by the same kind of poison...
The crown prince had to think it over carefully.
The uncle and nephew talked for a while longer, then Zhou Xuance excused himself, saying he was feeling unwell and shouldn't overexert himself for too long, and returned to his residence.
Before returning home, he specially bought some magnolia cakes.
Kong Qing sighed helplessly:
Ever since the earthquake in western Sichuan and the return of our prince to the capital, it's as if he's been possessed by some evil spirit.
I never realized before that he was so obsessed with love.
He was busy all day and was anxious to return to the manor to find his wife, but he found his princess listening to music in the breeze. There were very few women in his manor, and even the musicians were specially chosen from men.
Now look what's happened, with seven or eight male musicians surrounding their own queen...
Zhou Xuance took a deep breath.
she,
They certainly know how to enjoy life.
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