As Shen Zhiyi ate lychees and listened to a little tune, she learned that the musicians chosen by the Regent's Palace were not only good at playing musical instruments, but also good-looking and spoke and acted with propriety.
Just looking at it is a pleasure.
At this moment,
She seemed to have experienced the pleasures of a princess keeping male lovers.
“Your Highness,” a musician said with a smile, “would you like to hear another piece of music?”
"Preface to the West Tower".
The musicians nodded and began to play with great enthusiasm.
Zhou Xuance stood not far away, his eyes slightly narrowed: "These people weren't this happy and energetic when they were playing for me. Why are they acting like this in front of the princess?"
Kong Qing coughed twice:
Can you blame the musician?
You might only come back once every few years, occasionally listen to a piece of music, wearing a mask, with a cold, deadpan expression. Even the musicians are afraid.
Unlike the kind and gentle princess.
The key point is that these musicians don't usually have the opportunity to perform for their master. Now that they finally have a chance to showcase their talents, they naturally put in their best effort. After the piece was finished, Shen Zhiyi gave his evaluation: "You played very well."
"Thank you for the compliment, Your Highness. Is there anything else you would like to hear?"
Do you know the melody "Guangling San"?
"certainly."
Several musicians, just about to put on their best performance, caught a glimpse of the prince returning out of the corner of their eye. They hurriedly put down their instruments and bowed. Shen Zhiyi had just stood up when Zhou Xuance pulled her back to her seat by the hand, saying, "In the prince's residence, there's no need to be so formal. Do whatever makes you comfortable."
The musicians fell silent.
They had been warned when they entered the palace that the Regent was a man who valued rules very much.
"Don't just stand there, keep playing." Zhou Xuance sat down next to Shen Zhiyi familiarly and handed her the magnolia pastry he had bought. "What does Yiyi think of the musicians at the Prince's Palace?"
"fine."
"Where is it good?"
"He is good-looking, skilled in performing arts, and also polite and well-mannered."
Zhou Xuance raised an eyebrow, seemingly only hearing four words: "Not bad looking." His gaze swept lightly over the musicians, the oppressive aura in his eyes increasing rather than decreasing, making them tremble with fear.
"Then whose appearance do you find more pleasing to the eye?" Zhou Xuance probably didn't realize that his tone was quite sarcastic.
Shen Zhiyi, perceptive as ever, glanced at him while eating a magnolia-shaped pastry: "Did the Crown Prince get jealous today?"
"Um?"
"You're being so sarcastic," Shen Zhiyi said with a mischievous smile.
"..."
Zhou Xuance sensed the sarcasm in her tone, remained silent, and simply took the plate of chilled lychees and peeled them for her.
After experiencing his framing and arrest, Shen Zhiyi understood her feelings for him even more.
After her rebirth, she thought she would never touch love in this life.
But Zhou Xuance's appearance quietly and forcefully squeezed into her life.
Even though the Empress's affair was all an act, he still managed to arrange things properly, ensuring she wasn't affected by it. Especially compared to Song Yuxiu's various actions, some people's good deeds only remained on their lips.
She knew better than anyone how Zhou Xuanze treated her.
Humans are made of flesh and blood, and Shen Zhiyi could never truly be heartless. So, seeing Zhou Xuance's somewhat sullen expression, she simply chuckled and said:
Whose appearance can catch my eye?
"I still prefer the person who gave me the magnolia pastry."
In short, everyone noticed the Regent's lips curling into a smile.
The air force pilots were all numb:
My lord,
How could a single sentence possibly turn you into an embryo?
Look at your worthless smile.
——
In the days that followed, Zhou Xuance seemed to be very busy. He probably heard that the emperor was unwell and that the southern barbarians had provoked him several times. He needed to make preparations. In addition to military affairs and court matters, the crown prince often consulted him.
He usually returned home after Shen Zhiyi had fallen asleep.
Sharing a bed and pillow,
However, no other actions were taken that crossed the line.
As the summer heat gradually dissipated, a sudden rain shower brought a touch of coolness to the air.
The seventh prince and his younger brother often came to the mansion to play.
“Sister, Father and Mother said that if nothing comes up tomorrow, they would like you to come home for dinner,” Shen Qi’an said.
Shen Zhiyi nodded. Although Zhou Xuance said that she didn't need to report to him about what she wanted to do, she still asked Kong Qing to inform him.
Upon returning to the Duke's mansion, she learned that her second brother would be setting off back to the northern border that very day.
"Didn't you say you'd leave after the Mid-Autumn Festival?" Shen Zhiyi frowned.
“The northern barbarians have been restless lately. Your second brother is going to keep watch, so at least they won’t dare to provoke us. Your mother and I will celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival before we set off.” Shen Chongde looked his daughter over.
She looks much rounder than before, and her complexion is also good.
Whether you're living a good life or not can be seen from your mental state.
Zhou Xuanze must have treated her well.
Shen Muzhi smiled and said, "Little sister, you can't bear to part with your second brother?"
"Who wouldn't want to part with you!"
"You're just being stubborn," Shen Muzhi said, pinching her cheek and laughing, "You've gained weight recently!"
Young women all care about their figure.
Shen Zhiyi frowned instantly, "Shen Muzhi!"
"I'm telling the truth. Everyone says that the food, clothing and daily necessities in the Prince's Mansion are better than in the palace. No wonder you've been raised to be so plump and healthy."
Shen Zhiyi was so angry that she wanted to hit him, which made Xu Yunyi frown: "Alright, Zhiyi, you are the Regent's Consort now, don't act like a child."
"That's right, I think it's because the prince has spoiled you."
“You…” Shen Zhiyi sneered, “Mother, you should hurry up and find a wife for Second Brother. He just needs a sister-in-law to discipline him. I think that young lady from the Zheng family is quite good.”
Mentioning the youngest daughter of the Zheng family, Shen Muzhi, who was usually straightforward and frank, suddenly became shy.
A muscular man blushing?
The expression on her face nearly made Shen Zhiyi spit out the tea she was drinking.
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