Chapter 4
Yue Mingming almost fell down when he heard this.
"Are you crazy? I won't do it!"
Yue Mingming is very self-aware. With her straightforward and carefree personality, she will definitely not survive more than two episodes in a palace drama.
Coupled with Zhao Congyun's weird character, being his princess must be as painful as being brain dead.
Zhao Mingming was determined to give up. "I plan to stay low in the palace. It would be best if everyone just ignored me. I'll stay for six months and then retire... Forget about any missions!"
She didn't want to level up, she just wanted to run around the map and enjoy the luxurious life in the ancient royal palace.
Isn’t the Buddhist game good?!
System: "For your safety, we recommend that you continue upgrading."
A strong smell of threat.
Yue Mingming was not fooled and said with a chuckle, "Then we'll talk about it when there's a threat!"
After returning to his residence, Yue Mingming asked for pen, ink, paper and inkstone. After checking the date with the maid, he started to work on it.
It wasn't until the sun was setting and my stomach was growling with hunger that I finally finished the task.
When the maids saw that her hands were covered in ink and her face was as dirty as a cat, they couldn't help but laugh, and then they became curious.
Yue Mingming looked around the room and picked the most conspicuous spot: "This is it."
She actually made a countdown calendar!
A thick stack of paper made the waiting time concrete. Every time she tore off a piece of paper every day, she was one step closer to going home.
Thinking of that home that was not afraid of wind and rain, Yue Mingming's eyes were sore and he said sullenly: "I'm hungry, is there any food?"
A clever maid replied, "My lady, the princess and the concubine are asking you to come over and have dinner with them!"
And the concubine?
Yue Mingming was a little surprised. How many wives did Zhao Congyun have?!
She wanted to refuse, but after thinking hard for a long time, she couldn't find a suitable reason.
Although Zhao Congyun promised not to cause trouble for her, if she wanted to live in peace in the harem, she would have to fight with his wives sooner or later.
There is no way I can escape from this Hongmen Banquet!
Yue Mingming made up his mind: "Shall we set off now?"
The maid smiled sweetly and said tactfully, "My lady, since this is your first time meeting the two princesses, you must wash and dress yourself properly."
Yue Mingming looked down and saw that he was covered in ink. He said helplessly, "How about... you come and help me!"
The maid happily accepted the order: "Madam, please wait a moment. I will go and get some fine rouge and powder."
Leaving the courtyard, the maid immediately put away her smile, winked at the servant, and whispered, "Hurry and report to the master that the fish has been hooked. Everything will proceed according to plan!"
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It took a full hour to dress up like this.
Finally, the maid held up the bronze mirror for Yue Mingming to see, and even she herself was stunned -
The girl in the mirror had bright eyes and white teeth, a dazzling pearl hairpin, and a water-green satin dress that accentuated her slender waist. She moved gracefully like a fairy from a pine forest. As she walked, the subtle pattern of emerald bamboo, interwoven with gold thread, appeared faintly on her clothing, adding to its exquisite elegance and a touch of royal opulence.
Yue Mingming rubbed his hungry stomach and thought it was worth it.
On the way to Chenghuaizhai, the lights were just coming on and the palace was filled with joy.
Yue Mingming asked curiously, "Is there any happy event in the mansion?"
The maid laughed, "How could you forget, my lady? Yesterday was the day you got married!"
"This...can't be because of me?" Yue Mingming was flattered, but he also felt something was wrong.
Zhao Congyun is too lazy to even drink a glass of wedding wine, so how could he bother with all this superficial work?
It wasn't until he walked into Chenghuai Zhai and saw the garden full of lush bamboo that Yue Mingming's heart sank.
Someone has plotted against me!
The room was brightly lit, with maids serving on both sides. The table in the middle was piled high with jade plates and delicacies, but there were only three people sitting around it.
One of them was dressed exactly like Yue Mingming!
No need to ask, that is Princess Su Dingrou.
I grew up in Sichuan and love bamboo...
Yue Mingming wanted to pinch his thigh. How could he have forgotten the information given by the paparazzi system!
Zhao Congyun sat in the middle, his snow-white satin robe with cloud patterns, looking as fresh and clean as ever. To his left, the princess sat in a silver-embroidered dress, looking gentle and understated, and she seemed a better match for Zhao Congyun.
When they saw Yue Mingming come in, none of the three spoke, but their expressions were different.
He glanced at the maid beside him again, and the smugness on his face could not be concealed.
Yue Mingming thought that Zhao Congyun was definitely not interested in engaging in palace fighting. She wondered if it was Su Dingrou or the concubine who was plotting against her tonight?
The stage is set, and the show must go on.
Yue Mingming didn't seem flustered and saluted calmly.
Su Dingrou was indeed a lady from an aristocratic family, with excellent self-cultivation. When she saw her concubine who was dressed as her twin, she did not overturn the table on the spot, but just lowered her eyes and responded lightly.
Zhao Congyun drank his tea slowly and said nothing.
The side princess asked coldly, "Madam Yue, do you know what day it is today?"
Yue Mingming shook his head.
The side princess said softly, "One year ago today, the prince and princess got married. The palace was specially decorated for this occasion, and the princess personally went to the kitchen and prepared this meal with great care... It's one thing for my lady to be so late, but she's dressed like this. Are you taking advantage of your new arrival to look down on me?"
Her voice was gentle and pleasant, but her words were aggressive. The maidservant beside her followed her with her eyes, and her intention to seek credit was too obvious.
Yue Mingming understood...it turned out to be this person!
She was late, wore the same clothes as him, and her maid "helped" him from beginning to end. She was the one who arranged it, and now he can't wait to come forward to "explain" for her!
Mistake upon mistake, there is no room for excuse.
What a Hongmen Banquet!
What a show of power!
"Paparazzi, check this concubine for me!" Yue Mingming was equipped with a system and was full of confidence.
"Li Pingru, the youngest daughter of Emperor Li Xianzong, the current emperor's uncle, and the niece of the Empress, was a childhood sweetheart of Zhao Congyun. She had decided to marry him at the age of twelve, but unfortunately, she was one step behind Su Dingrou and could only become a concubine.
"This woman's knowledge and appearance were not outstanding in the capital. Zhao Congyun was reluctant to marry her at first, but reluctantly agreed under pressure from the Queen. Her life goal was to replace Su Dingrou and give Zhao Congyun a son..."
Yue Mingming almost laughed out loud.
She didn't want to engage in a palace fight, but she was willing to reduce the prestige of this royal relative.
Having made up his mind, Yue Mingming stepped forward, grabbed the wine jug from the table, and filled three cups in succession. He said to Su Dingrou, "It's my fault for being late. I'll drink three cups as punishment to apologize to my sister, the princess!"
After saying that, he drank three glasses of wine in one breath, then took off his clothes in public without changing his expression.
Everyone was stunned, even Zhao Congyun's face changed!
Yue Mingming moved very quickly. In the blink of an eye, she took off her outer clothes, revealing her thin underwear. Her arms swung so hard that people were stunned, but she was completely unaware. Her eyes were shining, and this time she was looking at Li Pingru: "Sister, are you satisfied with me like this?"
Li Pingru had never seen such a crazy concubine before. He immediately revealed his domineering face and sternly shouted, "What kind of behavior is this in a brothel? You have brought shame upon the palace! Come, drag her away and punish her according to the family rules!"
Several maids were about to step forward, but Yue Mingming took the initiative and clung to Zhao Congyun like a monkey, whispering, "The third thing we agreed on! Help!"
Zhao Congyun's body stiffened for a moment.
He raised his eyes and looked seriously at the girl hanging on his arm, obviously hesitating whether to save her life.
"How dare you, little bitch, seduce the prince!"
Li Pingru, who had secretly loved Zhao Congyun for many years, was furious when she saw the scene before her: "Are you useless? What are you waiting for!"
Zhao Congyun coughed lightly, ignoring Yue Mingming's desperate winks, and turned to Su Dingrou and asked, "What does the princess want to do?"
Su Dingrou responded coldly: "Let's eat, the food is cold."
The maids were at a loss as to whether to advance or retreat, and subconsciously looked towards the princess.
Li Pingru, of course, refused to give up. She gritted her teeth and said, "Sister, you're really good-tempered. Are you going to let her dress like this and sit with us? It doesn't matter if she's from a humble family and shameless, but with our family backgrounds, wouldn't it be a disgrace to the Grand Tutor and the Empress if this gets out?"
Su Dingrou raised her head: "What do you want?"
"Mrs. Yue's attire is really unsightly. It's better to let her leave first." He winked at the maid, indicating that he wanted to take Yue Mingming to a deserted place to be dealt with.
Su Dingrou did not comment, glanced at Zhao Congyun, and threw the question back.
Zhao Congyun smiled, stood up, took off his outer robe, and gently covered Yue Mingming with it. "We're just having a meal together as a family, why should we be so concerned about etiquette? Princess, do you think this dress of mine is pleasing to the eye?"
Li Pingru was stunned on the spot, and even Su Dingrou raised her eyebrows in surprise.
They knew Zhao Congyun was a playboy, but he reserved all his attention for the beauties of Qin and Chu. Behind closed doors, he always appeared to be aloof and unselfish, and treated the two princesses with even greater courtesy than passersby.
No one expected that he would suddenly change his nature today and be so considerate and protective towards the concubine who had just entered the mansion.
“…Prince!”
Li Pingru was so jealous that she almost cried. This was a scene she had been longing for for many years, how could this little goblin get the chance!
Yue Mingming was also in a daze, as if he had been cast under a spell.
She had only just felt a cool breeze descend from the sky, and then she was completely enveloped by the man's wide outer robe. The robe still carried Zhao Congyun's body heat, a warm warmth that made Yue Mingming blush.
Zhao Congyun didn't care at all. He picked up the jade chopsticks and took the first two bites of food, saying lightly, "Let's start eating."
The tone used was unquestionable.
As a result, everyone had their own thoughts while eating this meal——
Li Pingru was already full from the loss, so how could he have any appetite? Su Dingrou was not affected, but she was too well-educated and ate slowly, which made people anxious.
Yue Mingming, who was originally possessed by a hungry ghost, became distracted while eating because of the subtle masculine scent on his outer robe.
To her surprise, Zhao Congyun, who should have been the most supportive, only picked up a few bites like a bird and did not touch most of the dishes.
It seems that the relationship between this couple is really intriguing.
When leaving the table, Yue Mingming was unable to move as he looked at the table full of leftovers, feeling very sorry that he could not take them away.
Li Pingru was still unwilling to give up. She glanced at Yue Mingming and reminded her jealously, "Madam Yue, don't look so reluctant. The prince is staying with the princess tonight!"
Yue Mingming looked away from the boiled fish and red oil chicken: "Ah...what did you say?"
"Who said I'm staying?"
Zhao Congyun naturally took Yue Mingming's hand, placed it in his palm, and smiled at her: "I will accompany you tonight."
Yue Mingming was petrified instantly.
Is this bastard... flirting with her? !
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