Zhang Xiaoyu had no idea what Murong Xi was thinking.
Of course, Zhang Xiaoyu didn't care what she was thinking; all she had to do was finish what she was saying.
"Although His Majesty has assigned my young master a task, Your Majesty would be wise to consider his hard work. A tour of the newspaper office is fine; anyone from the office can show Your Majesty around. If Your Majesty feels uncomfortable having another man lead the way, Xiaoyu can also do so, since I am familiar with the newspaper office!"
At this point, Zhang Xiaoyu raised her head. She used to be the "acting" manager of Zhang Family Winery and Wenxiangju. Now that she had become Jing Zhe's woman, the newspaper should, in principle, be hers too!
"Of course, this is not a big deal for the Empress, so Xiaoyu was just giving her a reminder."
"..."
Who do you think you are?
As Murong Xi remained silent, Chu Xia, who had just come out of the building, overheard Zhang Xiaoyu's words. Combined with Murong Xi's expression, which seemed to be one of being wronged, Chu Xia instantly exploded.
"What right do you, a mere waitress at a restaurant, have to speak to our Empress like that? What our Empress wants to do is none of your business."
As she spoke, Chu Xia had already come to Murong Xi's side and stood in front of her, as if she wanted to stand up for her.
As a saintess, this situation is actually quite common.
All the Holy Maidens of the Moon Yao Kingdom have been skilled in martial arts, which requires them to rush to the front immediately when the Empress is in danger.
"..."
Zhang Xiaoyu was stunned by Chu Xia's sudden counterattack. While she was still in a daze, Jing Zhe walked up.
From Murong Xi's perspective, Chu Xia's behavior was not wrong.
After all, she was the dignified Empress Yueyao. Being so aggressively pushed to this point by a woman with no official position or background would make anyone angry. Chu Xia's counterattack was reasonable and without any problem.
But Jing Zhe is standing on Zhang Xiaoyu's side, or rather, on his woman's side, which is problematic.
He pulled Zhang Xiaoyu behind him, shielding her, and looked at the Holy Maiden Yueyao, saying, "Holy Maiden, are you speaking to Xiaoyu in your official capacity or in a private capacity?"
Chu Xia frowned and asked, "Is there any difference?"
"If you want to teach Xiaoyu a lesson in your official capacity, then I can tell the Empress right now that for the next few days, as Xiaoyu said, someone else will take the Empress to visit the newspaper office. I will not follow along anymore, even if Her Majesty requests it."
"..."
Murong Xi's eyes, which were already as clear as water, were now covered with a thin layer of mist. She pursed her lips, remained silent, and stared at Jing Zhe, looking very aggrieved.
Chu Xia, however, expressed her dissatisfaction and confusion, saying, "You dare to openly defy His Majesty's will? Aren't you afraid of his punishment?"
Jing Zhe smiled and said, "I have countless reasons to refuse, such as not feeling well, having difficulty walking, or at the very least, I can say that I'm on my period. Surely Your Majesty wouldn't force someone who is unwell to carry out a mission?"
"..."
Chu Xia didn't know what the connection was between her uncle's visit and disobeying Emperor An's mission, but she didn't think much of it and continued to ask, "What if I'm doing it in a private capacity?"
“Then I would say she is qualified.”
"Why?"
"..."
So, under the watchful eyes of Murong Xi and Chu Xia, Jing Zhe generously took Zhang Xiaoyu's soft hand and said gently, "Because... she is my woman! If she doesn't deserve it, then who does?"
"..."
Now, not only Chu Xia's mouth was wide open, but Zhang Xiaoyu's mouth was also wide open.
However, there are still differences between the two.
Chu Xia was shocked, while Zhang Xiaoyu was moved.
What could be more touching than a man acknowledging his identity in front of other women?
"How...is this possible?"
Upon hearing this, Murong Xi murmured to himself.
She never imagined that Zhang Xiaoyu, who was inferior to her in appearance, figure and status, could become Jing Zhe's woman.
But that's how it is, so she was puzzled.
"What's impossible or not? Liking someone is liking someone; it's that simple, it's easy to understand!"
Jing Zhe smiled and said, "Your Majesty, that's all for today. I'll come pick you up tomorrow to go to the newspaper office!"
After speaking, he looked down at Zhang Xiaoyu, his eyes full of tenderness, for she was the one Murong Xi longed for but could never have.
"Xiaoyu, let's go upstairs."
As he spoke, he put his arm around Zhang Xiaoyu's shoulder and prepared to enter through the back door of Wenxiangju. After all, the front door was full of people who ate and listened to stories, so going in like that would be too conspicuous.
Jing Zhe's hands were not behaving properly. After turning his back to Murong Xi and Chu Xia, his hands moved down from Zhang Xiaoyu's shoulders. He first gently stroked Zhang Xiaoyu's lower back, and then moved to her not-so-full buttocks, patting them lightly twice and then kneading them, completely disregarding the two women behind him.
Zhang Xiaoyu was immersed in Jing Zhe's tenderness, and since she had already become Jing Zhe's woman, although she felt a little embarrassed to be watched by two unrelated women, she had no intention of stopping Jing Zhe and let his large hand do whatever he wanted behind her.
"rash!"
Chu Xia glanced at it once, then spat, blushed, and turned her head away, refusing to look again.
Murong Xi, however, stared intently, biting her lip: Was he deliberately showing me this? Does it mean that Zhang Xiaoyu is someone he can touch, so she's his woman?
Thinking of this, Murong Xi's body trembled.
He clenched his fist, seemingly lost in thought.
...
"Your Majesty, they...he has gone too far!"
Upon entering the room, Chu Xia immediately expressed her dissatisfaction.
"Early Summer, keep your voice down!"
Murong Xi pointed to the side and whispered, after all, Jing Zhe and Zhang Xiaoyu were right next door.
"It would be great if they heard that! So shameless!"
If Jing Zhe's words only silenced Chu Xia, his final action of touching her buttocks completely enraged her!
After all, who does something so vulgar in front of others?
And right in front of their queen!
Chu Xia gritted her teeth and thought, "Your Majesty, that woman looks so innocent, but who would have thought she could be so wanton at heart, letting him touch her in public... it's an insult to civility!"
Perhaps worried that the neighbors would hear, Chu Xia lowered her voice considerably when she said these words.
To everyone's surprise, Murong Xi didn't comment on that. Instead, she asked, "Chu Xia, what do you think if I were like Zhang Xiaoyu?"
"Just like her? How are you the same?"
Early summer is a bit hazy.
"that is…"
Murong Xi took a deep breath, then said firmly, "Let him lay a hand on me!"
"..."
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