Luo Jiu felt a little pain from being pinched, turned her head and frowned at Xiao Zhuo: "Widow? Why is your mind full of strange things?"
Liang Ye? You want him to be a widow? As a playboy, he doesn't need a cannon fodder like me.
"Then..." Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhuo's mind immediately cleared. Connecting it with Luo Jiu's anxious expression, a sweet feeling unconsciously welled up in his heart.
"Are you worried about me?" Xiao Zhuo looked at Luo Jiu, the tenderness in his eyes almost overflowing.
"No... no, if you get found out and it gets back to me, I'll be wrongly accused."
Luo Jiu twitched the corners of her mouth, saying one thing but meaning another. Little did she know that this little bit of hidden thought could not escape Xiao Zhuo's eyes.
A soft chuckle reached his ears, and Xiao Zhuo loosened his grip, gently brushing Luo Jiu's slightly disheveled hair aside.
"Don't worry, he's fine."
Upon hearing this, Luo Jiu took a deep breath. Although she knew that Liang Ye was unlikely to be killed so easily, she still couldn't help feeling a little scared.
After all... in her view, human life still deserves respect.
While Luo Jiu was feeling relieved, her chin was suddenly lifted up by a finger.
Xiao Zhuo gently stroked Luo Jiu with his index finger, a hint of inexplicable jealousy flashing in his pure black pupils.
"Xiao Jiu'er, don't pay so much attention to other men. I'll get jealous of your man."
Xiao Zhuo's slightly dangerous tone was now completely insignificant to Luo Jiu.
She slapped Xiao Zhuo's hand away and turned her back.
"How could you be my husband? You're a liar! Did you really marry the person I was supposed to marry?!"
Luo Jiu just wanted to give him a piece of her mind, to make him have some shame and stop taking advantage of her all the time.
Unexpectedly...
"Little Jiu'er is so clever. I like you more and more."
Xiao Zhuo's smiling tone sounded like a cruel mockery to Luo Jiu. She couldn't help but facepalm.
Hey, what's wrong with my brain!
Luo Jiu, oh Luo Jiu. How did you still fall for this little thief's tricks?
Seeing that she couldn't win the argument, Luo Jiu turned around and pushed Xiao Zhuo's chest, heading towards the door.
"Get out!"
For some reason, every conversation with Xiao Zhuo caused Luo Jiu to break down her perfect persona.
Is this the male protagonist's unique cheat code?
Luo Jiu was clearly furious, but to Xiao Zhuo, she appeared to be a shy little girl, making him completely smitten.
So incredibly cute! I just want to hold it in my arms and cherish it dearly, never letting go.
Luo Jiu's strength was negligible to Xiao Zhuo, yet it still made him obediently take two steps back, afraid of upsetting the girl he loved.
As they approached the door, Xiao Zhuo suddenly grasped Luo Jiu's hand and whispered:
"Liang Ye's women won't bother you anymore."
Luo Jiu paused, as if she suddenly understood something.
Before I could react, Xiao Zhuo's voice came again:
"Are those cherries still sweet? Will they please you?"
After Xiao Zhuo left, Luo Jiu was a little distracted, staring blankly at her fingers that still had some cherry juice on them.
"Miss, the cherry tree has been planted in the backyard. These are freshly washed. Would you like to try some more?" Jinxia held up a large bowl of freshly picked cherries and placed it in front of Luo Jiu.
Upon hearing this, Luo Jiu became somewhat embarrassed and angry, and said:
"Take it!"
Jinxia found it strange; how come her young mistress was enjoying herself just now, but now...
She had only taken two steps, carrying the plate, when she heard Luo Jiu's voice again:
"Wait a minute, come back."
There was a hint of arrogance and awkwardness in his words.
The main hall of the Southern Liang Dynasty.
"If you have something to report, speak now; if not, the court is adjourned!"
The emperor of the Southern Liang Dynasty was past the age of fifty, and his hair had turned gray due to his increasing toil.
A head eunuch beside him flicked his whisk, and the sharp, piercing sound went straight to the ears of every minister below.
"Your subject has a memorial to present."
A man dressed in a dark official robe emerged from the crowd and bowed to the emperor.
"Your Majesty, I wish to report Bai Sheng, the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue."
Standing at the front, Liang Ye curled his lips into a smile, looking as if he had expected this, and quietly watched the show unfold.
...
Early in the morning, Jinxia guessed that Luo Jiu would wake up soon, so she hurried to the kitchen to prepare breakfast.
Miss has always loved juicy steamed buns, and the chefs in this palace are truly skilled at making them. I wonder if you'll still be able to find freshly baked crab roe buns at this hour.
"Jinxia".
Jinxia was walking down the street when she was suddenly stopped by a voice. The person who came was a maid from Liang Ye's room.
Are you sending breakfast to the concubine?
Although she didn't understand why she was suddenly called away, Jinxia nodded good-naturedly.
Suddenly, the person in front of her looked around and, seeing that there was no one around, leaned close to Jinxia's ear and whispered something.
"The prince just came back and threw a huge tantrum. He told the concubine to be careful when she serves him."
Jinxia was somewhat confused. Was she suddenly being asked to do someone a favor?
"Then, sister, why is that?"
"It is said that the Vice Minister of Revenue was imprisoned this morning after being reported. This Vice Minister of Revenue had always been on good terms with Prime Minister Luo. The Emperor was furious and reprimanded Prime Minister Luo, fining him half a year's salary. He lost a lot of face."
Even when the prince pleaded for mercy, they showed no kindness whatsoever.
"Okay, sure."
Having inexplicably stumbled upon this gossip, Jinxia had no interest in preparing crab roe buns or red bean buns; all she wanted to do was tell Luo Jiu all her secrets.
Liang Ye pretended to smash a few things in the hall. It was a bit unreasonable for him to be leisurely lying in the mansion while his father-in-law was being scolded so soon after his marriage.
Seeing that the maids in the main hall had all been frightened away, Liang Ye put aside his thoughts, a slight smile appeared on his lips, and calmly walked towards the bamboo forest.
Xiao Zhuo was already waiting in the chess room.
He was simultaneously focused on both black and white pieces, playing against himself. His face was calm, as if he had already strategized and planned everything.
Hearing Liang Ye's footsteps approaching, Xiao Zhuo didn't turn around. After thinking for a moment, he placed a black piece on the chessboard, making a crisp sound.
Liang Ye did not break the silence, and picked up the white pieces to start playing against Xiao Zhuo.
The game is over.
Seeing the white pieces on the chessboard completely wiped out, Liang Ye's cheerful mood was instantly dampened.
"how?"
Xiao Zhuo had anticipated the outcome. After all, he had never won against Liang Ye in their games. It seemed Liang Ye was in a particularly good mood today, even showing interest in humiliating himself against his subordinate.
"Hey cousin, how many rounds have we played, and how many rounds have you won against me? Is that really fair? Can't you just..."
At this point, Liang Ye raised an eyebrow, his eyes darting around, conveying everything without saying a word.
"Tell me, how did the morning court session go?"
Xiao Zhuo didn't want to continue discussing this issue with him, and slowly put the chess pieces back into the chess box.
"Just as you predicted."
A smile returned to Liang Ye's face as he recounted the events of the morning court session.
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