Chapter 80: Drawing inferences from one instance “By the way, we still have to go to Tianlong Temple. I also…
Chapter 80
"Greetings to the princess, greetings to the prince consort..." The four daughters of the Lin family saluted Jingyue and Lin Zhiyi with smiles on their faces.
Jing Yue had spent some time with them as Lin Zhiyi, and they already had a close and respectful relationship. Furthermore, as Lin Zhiyi was married, he had long considered them his own sisters. Seeing this, he hurried forward to help them. "Don't be so polite, my four sisters. If you keep this up, my husband and I won't dare come home."
Lin Zhiqin and the other three stood up with a smile: "Yes~Princess~"
Lin Zhiyi walked over slowly and said, "It seems the princess' words are still effective."
Lin Zhiqi led the others back to the house again: "Princess, Xiuyuan, aren't you going to the palace today? How come you have time to come here?"
Lin Zhiyi smiled and said, "Congratulations, second sister, on getting what you wished for. A Yue and I have heard that His Majesty is sending Master to the Western Regions, and second sister can accompany him. This trip is sure to be fruitful."
Lin Zhiqi nodded, his smile widening: "That's right! I'm so happy!"
Lin Zhiyi was genuinely happy for her, but also worried about her in advance: "What did your parents say? Did they not stop you?"
Lin Zhiqi: "No one stopped me, they just told me to listen to Master."
Lin Zhiyi: "That's good. It really makes me feel more at ease having Master around."
Seeing that her sisters were all here, she knew they must have prepared various necessary gifts for her second sister's trip. However, she couldn't think of anything to give herself. This was mainly because she and Jingyue had just left the palace and didn't have anything suitable with them...
So I could only say, "Second sister, if you need anything, just tell me and I'll prepare it for you."
Lin Zhiqi shook his head: "No need to prepare anything for me. I will feel more at ease if you take good care of my parents and sisters at home."
Lin Zhiyi nodded seriously: "Okay~ Leave it to me, Second Sister, don't worry."
Jing Yue took out a gold medal and handed it to Lin Zhiqi: "Second sister, this is my token. Although it may not be of much use, it can still be used to intimidate those who are ignorant on the road."
Lin Zhiqi didn't dare to answer: "How can I do that? Princess, you should keep it for yourself! I'm traveling with Master, and with the Fourth Prince here, no one should dare to be presumptuous."
Jing Yue also knew that his gold medal might be useful in the capital, and it might also be useful in the prefectures and counties around the capital, but away from these places, as far away as the Western Regions, it would be a useless order.
The emperor is far away and the emperor's decree may be of no use, let alone that of a little princess?
He was a little embarrassed, but it was inappropriate to take it back. So Lin Zhiyi took the token and handed it to Lin Zhiqi with a smile: "Oh, second sister, this is gold! Keep it quickly! In case you need to go out on a mission or get separated from the main group, this will definitely be a treasure! Even if the self-defense token doesn't work, the people you meet are all very daring. Then the gold at the bottom of the box will always play its role! You can buy a lot of good things with it!"
What she said not only eased Jing Yue's embarrassment, but also gave Lin Zhiqi a reason to accept it.
Lin Zhiqi carefully put it away and said, "Thank you, Princess."
Lin Zhiyi suggested to her, "You will definitely be very tired when you return. When you arrive at the palace outside the capital, you should be able to stay with Master in the garden that the princess and I own, with the token, and have a good night's rest."
Lin Zhiqi said readily, "Okay, I'll do as you say. I know how to use this token." She smiled at Jing Yue and said, "Thank you, Princess."
Jing Yue smiled, feeling relieved.
He still lacks some understanding of the ways of the world.
Jing Yue silently observed how the five sisters of the Lin family got along with each other and interacted with each other, and a ray of sunshine secretly rose in her heart.
There are very few families as harmonious as the Lin family... Among the various aristocratic families in the capital, which family does not have some dirty things such as fighting for power and profit?
There are even more in the palace...
The Lin family seems like an isolated island in a paradise.
Alone and out of place, yet still desirable.
Perhaps... the Duke and his wife each have their own preferences for the children...
Or perhaps... the young ladies of the Duke's Mansion each have their own satisfactions and ambitions, and disdain to do something like deceiving their sisters...
Jing Yue, who prided herself on being full of ulterior motives, lowered her eyes, her mind a little dazed.
Lin Zhiyi chatted and laughed with her four sisters for a while. Then, turning her head, she saw Jingyue sitting on a chair beside her, her eyes lowered. A barrier seemed to have automatically risen around her, making her feel completely out of place with the atmosphere there. The air seemed cold around her. She suddenly reached out and took Jingyue's hand.
Jing Yue had his eyes lowered, and when Lin Zhiyi's hand reached out, he quickly noticed it. His mind, which had been in meditation, seemed to be stirred as if a small stone was thrown into it.
He held Lin Zhiyi's hand in return, a gentle smile appeared on the corner of his lips, and then he looked up at Lin Zhiyi.
Lin Zhiyi's peach blossom eyes curled up into a captivating smile. He leaned over and whispered in his ear, "Tired? What do you want to eat tonight? It's my treat."
Jing Yue's smile deepened a little. He lowered his voice, his voice magnetic and charming: "Anything is fine, I'll do as you say. Just...how about one more lesson before bed?"
“…” Lin Zhiyi glared at him and wanted to take his hand back.
I worried about him for nothing! This little pervert!
Jing Yue, however, kept her eyes curved and smiled in a very dignified manner.
Lin Zhiqin noticed the two of them holding hands and whispering, and couldn't help but touch Lin Zhihua beside her, motioning her to look.
When Lin Zhihua saw this, she and Lin Zhiqin laughed together.
They were naturally happy that their brother and the princess were in love.
Lin Zhiyi and Jing Yue did not stay with Lin Zhiqi for long. They went to Gu Tingxuan again and gave her some earnest instructions.
Gu Tingxuan said cheerfully, "Master, you weren't even born when I was away on the campaigns. Don't worry! I'll also take good care of your second sister, don't worry." She glanced at Jingyue, who was sitting quietly beside her, sipping tea. She pulled Lin Zhiyi into a corner and asked in a low voice, "You and the princess seem to be getting along well. What kind of agreement did you reach?"
Lin Zhiyi's peach blossom eyes curved: "Secret~ Master, if you want to know, I'll tell you when you come back!"
A trip to the Western Regions takes at least three to five months, and at most a year.
By then, everything would have been settled. Even if the family knew that Jingyue was the prince disguised as a woman, there would be no room for change.
Of course, Lin Zhiyi still has confidence in her family. She believes that they will support her and Jingyue being together - after all, the two of them are just the right yin and yang for each other.
That's like winning the lottery!
It’s the kind that you can’t find even with a lantern!
Seeing her confident look, Gu Tingxuan sighed and said, "You've always had your own ideas, so Master won't give you any more instructions. Just live well with the princess. In a year or two, or two or three years, you should have the opportunity to rise to prominence, or even be transferred elsewhere. By then, perhaps there will be a new opportunity."
Lin Zhiyi: "Yeah." She reached out and hugged Gu Tingxuan, "Master, take care."
Gu Tingxuan also reached out and hugged her.
Since Xiuyuan and the princess had an agreement and they had been married for three days, the princess must have known the truth about her female body. If she hugged her, the princess wouldn't mind.
Sure enough, Jing Yue sat there calmly and composedly.
After leaving Gu Tingxuan, the two went to Lingxi Hall and talked with Lin Shuo and Mu Hanyan for a while, then said goodbye and returned home.
Mu Hanyan originally wanted to invite them to her home for dinner, but changed her mind and swallowed her words.
They would be more comfortable in the princess's mansion.
After returning to the princess's mansion, Jing Yue first ordered people to prepare Lin Zhiyi and his favorite meals, then dismissed the people around her and went to bathe with Lin Zhiyi.
In summer, bathing once a day is standard.
After the frank meeting on the wedding night, Lin Zhiyi was no longer shy and went to take a bath with Jingyue openly.
Just teaching it again.
The first time is unfamiliar, the second time is familiar.
Jing Yue was extremely shy the first time, but this time she had gotten used to it and hugged Lin Zhiyi, kissing him, enjoying it, and learning at the same time.
I also want Lin Zhiyi to learn from this.
Lin Zhiyi taught him three times before Jingyue was completely satisfied.
"Young man, don't be too addicted. Be careful of kidney deficiency." Lin Zhiyi couldn't help but warn him before running away.
Jing Yue leaned against the pool wall, a satisfied expression on his face. His eyes were fixed on Lin Zhiyi, and his smile was comparable to that of a weasel that had been given a chicken leg. "Thank you for your advice, Pian Pian... I'll take note of it."
After bathing, both of them changed into comfortable clothes and sat in the inner room to wipe each other's hair.
Behind a set of screens with rich peonies on them, Yao'er, Zhu'er and the others set the table for dinner one by one, then left obediently.
This had been the custom of the Bitong Courtyard and the Lanyue Palace for years, requiring no specific instructions. Young masters and princesses disliked being served closely, especially before and after bathing. They simply followed orders and attended to their duties.
When we arrived at the princess's mansion, the rules were even stricter. No one was allowed to serve her closely even before she got up in the morning or went to bed at night.
They would not dare to approach unless the princess and her husband ordered them to come.
Because it has been like this for so many years, no one found it strange.
She entered the palace early this morning and went to the Duke's Mansion in the afternoon. She was busy all day and consumed some energy while bathing. Therefore, Jing Yue ate heartily at dinner and enjoyed it very much.
In the past few days, he has been increasing his food intake intentionally or unintentionally. After all, he is in the period of growth and no one is taking care of him after he left the palace. He feels uncomfortable being hungry all the time, so he wants to indulge himself.
The only thing I'm worried about is the size...
If she grows taller, she won't look like a princess anymore.
Fortunately, Lin Zhiyi has a method to increase height.
Lin Zhiyi should also grow a little taller. If they both grow together, they can still cope for another one or two years.
What's more, Lin Zhiyi kept picking up food for him and encouraged him to eat more.
Jing Yue was indulgent, but there was still a limit. He finished his last bite of rice and put down his bowl and chopsticks: "Okay, I'm full, I don't want to eat anymore."
He vaguely realized that Lin Zhiyi liked his figure very much. It would be fine if he grew taller, but if he gained weight and his figure was not good enough, that would be a loss!
Lin Zhiyi didn't believe it: "You haven't eaten as much as I have, how can you be full?"
Jing Yue: "I used to control my diet. If I ate too much at once, I would feel uncomfortable."
Lin Zhiyi was originally very happy to feed the fish, but after hearing what he said, he stopped trying to persuade him: "Okay, you have a point, then you can control it yourself."
After dinner, each of them held a piece of watermelon as dessert.
After eating the watermelon, they went for a walk in the yard hand in hand to help digest the food.
There was no moon on the first night of the new year, but the princess's house was brightly lit with candles, and two shadows, one tall and one short, were cast on the ground, which was quite warm.
"Where do you want to go tomorrow?" Jing Yue asked, shaking Lin Zhiyi's hand. "How about the hot spring palace?"
"OK!"
They just got married, and Lin Zhiyi has a full month of honeymoon leave!
Of course you have to have a good time!
"Oh, by the way, we still have to go to Tianlong Temple. I also want to meet Master Kongnian."
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