Yin Qingyi was startled by Yinzhen's sudden movement and instinctively hugged Yinzhen's neck.
"Don't worry, you won't fall." A smile flashed in Yinzhen's eyes as he steadily carried Yin Qingyi towards the bathhouse.
"..." Yin Qingyi didn't want to talk to Yinzhen at all at this moment, and buried her head in Yinzhen's arms.
Not long after the two entered the bath room, Yinzhen came out, his face expressionless but his eyes showing a hint of unfulfilled desire.
"Have someone go in and serve your master," Yinzhen said coldly as he opened the door and looked at the person setting out the meal.
Qiu Ju had just freed up her hands, so she went inside immediately. She was a little confused as to why her master was angry now, since everything had been fine just a moment ago.
Was Yinzhen angry? Of course not. He had almost lost control when he saw the marks on the woman's body in the bath room. If it weren't for the woman's health, Yinzhen would never have let her go so quickly.
"Nanny Naqi, tell me what the Fujin has been doing these past few months." Yinzhen still wanted to know what Nanny Naqi knew that differed from what others said.
“My lord, I am now a servant of the concubine’s quarters, and I dare not speak much about the affairs of the principal wife. However, since you have asked, I will humbly say that the concubine has suffered a lot of grievances these past few months. I beg you to give the concubine’s brother justice.” Granny Qi knew that Yinzhen must already know what the principal wife had done these past few months, and that he had only come to ask her to confirm whether what others said was true.
"I will give Qingqing an explanation for this matter. She has been wronged." Yinzhen nodded upon hearing this. The Fujin had gone too far, and he had to clear Qingqing's name. Otherwise, Qingqing would be criticized in the future.
"Your Majesty, is there something else you don't know? The rumors that Consort Yin is an evil spirit were only suppressed yesterday, but they've already spread outside. I wonder if they'll reach His Majesty's ears. If His Majesty believes them, I'm afraid Consort Yin's life will be ruined." That's what Granny Qi was worried about. Others might be fine, but if His Majesty takes this matter seriously and believes that Consort Yin is an evil spirit, Consort Yin will probably not escape a death sentence.
"Don't worry, Granny, I already know about this. Before coming here, I sent someone to the Taoist temple to arrest Master Wang." Yinzhen naturally knew about this. It was because he knew that he was completely disappointed in his wife. If it weren't for Honghui's sake, he would never have kept such a vicious woman in the mansion.
"Then this old servant can rest assured." Only then did Granny Qi feel relieved.
At this moment, Yin Qingyi was also helped up by Qiuju and walked over, looking refreshed. Seeing the table full of dishes, her appetite was instantly whetted. She had just exercised and was starving.
"Are you hungry? Sit down quickly." After hearing the voice, Yinzhen turned around and looked at Yin Qingyi who came out from behind him. He saw the way Yin Qingyi's eyes lit up when she saw the food on the table, which made Yinzhen chuckle.
Yin Qingyi didn't stand on ceremony and sat down with a thud after walking over.
"It's so different when the master comes. I can't even tell the difference in the quality of the food anymore." Yin Qingyi was still a little angry. This jerk of a man had dragged her to do *that* as soon as he got back! He didn't care whether she wanted to or not!
"Oh? It sounds like the kitchen has been mistreating you?" Yinzhen's face still held a smile, but his tone carried a hint of doubt as he turned to look at Granny Naqi. Granny Naqi shook her head and turned back.
"I'm not being mistreated, but the food I eat can't compare to what you've prepared, Master. Look at this stir-fried shrimp roe, three-delicacy shark fin, steamed eight-treasure pork, and other dishes. Normally, I have to pay money to even have a bite of these." Yin Qingyi exaggerated as she spoke, and then the dish went into her mouth.
Su Peisheng, watching from the side, was dumbfounded. This...this...this concubine really has some nerve! The master hasn't even started yet, and she's already taken a bite. But looking at the master's doting smile, Su Peisheng closed his jaw. Well, if the master doesn't have any objections, what right does a servant like him have to object?
"The kitchen staff actually dared to accept money from you, the concubine! They really have a lot of nerve! Su Peisheng, go and find out who paid the concubine money, and make him return double the amount to her!" Yinzhen said the first two sentences in the tone of a servant, and then turned to look at Su Peisheng and said this.
"Yes, this servant will go right away." Su Peisheng immediately understood that this was just what his master, Consort Hong, said, but he still had to play along with his master. After saying that, he walked towards the door.
"Hey, hey, hey, come back! You've just returned and you're already making me angry?" Yin Qingyi initially watched Yinzhen's act, but when she saw Su Peisheng about to cross the doorway, she quickly called out to him, glaring at Yinzhen with displeasure.
"Didn't you say the kitchen charged you money?" Yinzhen looked at Yin Qingyi with an innocent expression.
"I was just saying! Are you going to eat or not? If not, I'll eat it all." Yin Qingyi was so angry with Yinzhen that she quickly picked up her chopsticks and started eating, deciding not to speak to Yinzhen again until she finished eating.
Yinzhen looked at Yin Qingyi with a doting expression. He stopped teasing her and quietly started eating, paying special attention to the dishes that Yin Qingyi ate the most.
"Master, the person has been brought." Before we had even finished eating, Su Xiaobao came running over.
"Yes, let's leave it in the courtyard for now. Su Peisheng, fetch the Fujin from the main courtyard and invite her over." Yinzhen nodded and put down his chopsticks.
"Who's here? Why did you send the Princess Consort?" Yin Qingyi asked, pausing her chopsticks.
"Yes, you'll find out soon enough. Eat first, and I'll show you after you've eaten your fill," Yinzhen said gently.
Yin Qingyi looked at Yinzhen and then at the courtyard, but couldn't see anything. The carefree Yin Qingyi didn't think much of it and continued eating. In any case, she should eat her fill first, otherwise she wouldn't have the energy to outwit the demons and monsters in the backyard!
"Are you full?" Yinzhen asked, looking at Yin Qingyi who had stopped eating.
"Hmm, more or less." Yin Qingyi patted her belly and nodded. Her movements were so bold that the old nanny behind her couldn't help but twitch at the corner of her eye. "Master! The master is still here! Can't you at least be a little more mindful of your image!"
"Well then, sit for a while and digest your food. Wait until the Princess arrives before going out. The sun is strong right now, so don't get sunburned," Yinzhen said considerately.
If the Fujin, who was coming under the scorching sun, heard Yinzhen's words, she would probably be so angry that she would vomit blood.
The Fujin (princess) had been puzzled all the way there. Why did Yinzhen (the emperor) want her to go to Consort Yin's (the concubine) courtyard? She was a Fujin, why should she go to Consort Yin's courtyard! But she didn't say any of these things. Instead, she silently followed Su Peisheng and didn't ask Su Peisheng why Yinzhen wanted her to go. She would naturally find out when they arrived at Luoxue Pavilion.
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