After her bath, she lay back on the chaise lounge, letting Shengxia wring her hair dry. She had to bathe twice in one day, thankfully there was fragrant shampoo and conditioner, otherwise it would have been too much of a hassle.
She had taken a nap during the day and was no longer sleepy. She asked Green Ivy to bring her a book of poems to read. Once her black hair was no longer dripping wet, she asked Spring to help her get dressed and then leaned against the headboard to read.
He glanced at the book a few times, then at the food box on the table, and said, "You may all leave now. Come and wake me again at 9 PM."
Chu Chun secretly wondered if the princess was about to start her meal. Thinking of this possibility, she felt that must be the case, and hurriedly took the initiative to push the others out of the room as well.
Seeing the door close, Zhao Shu immediately got out of bed and pressed her ear against the door. When she heard the sound of someone coming downstairs, she tiptoed to the window, opened it, and whispered, "Brother, brother."
Wei Tingsi had been keeping watch on the roof. Zhao Shu's voice was very soft, but he heard it. He twitched his ears, got up, and climbed into Zhao Shu's room.
Having learned from the previous two experiences, Zhao Shu was no longer easily alarmed. Seeing that Wei Tingsi was dressed in all black except for his eyes, she pointed to the food box on the table and said, "Brother, are you hungry? Eat quickly, it might be a little cold."
As he spoke, he opened the food box himself, but after thinking for a moment, he closed it again and stuffed it into Wei Tingsi's arms.
Wei Tingsi was somewhat disappointed, but it would be improper to eat in Zhao Shu's boudoir. However, since he had already come in, what did it matter if it was improper?
The most important thing is Zhao Shu's attitude.
Zhao Shu noticed the fleeting disappointment in his eyes, but still insisted on handing the food box to him.
"Did Shushu make it herself?" he asked as he walked towards the window.
Zhao Shu was taken aback, not expecting him to ask that. "My cooking is not good. The chefs in the kitchen are much better. Brother, please don't mention what I made myself."
"Alright, let's not talk about it anymore." Wei Tingsi carried the food box out the window, leaving only the words, "But Shushu said she would make rice cakes for me by hand, and I've been waiting for that."
Zhao Shu: ...She said she would make it by hand?
After Wei Tingsi left, Zhao Shu stamped her foot. She had originally wanted him to take her to Jiahan Palace, but she had forgotten.
Calling him back would be inappropriate, so he could only open the door and say to Chu Chun, who was guarding outside, "Call Xiao Zhu Zi here."
Before long, Xiao Zhuzi came up and bowed, "Princess."
"How is the situation at Jiahan Palace?"
"Jiahan Palace has invited a doctor from outside to come into the palace to take her pulse. The Consort has just had a miscarriage, and she's out in the wind again. I'm afraid it's not good." Xiao Zhu Zi couldn't understand why Hao Shu Mei was doing something so self-destructive.
Zhao Shu sneered after hearing this, "Too clever by half, she has ruined her own life. Besides, she is not that clever. The most important thing now is to find out about Empress Yide. Hao Shumei can be so arrogant, she must have something to rely on. Otherwise, the Empress Dowager would have deposed her long ago. It is really shocking that the Empress Dowager can tolerate her."
After saying that, he added, "This person is extremely extreme, so we must be careful at all times, lest she become desperate and write a letter to the capital to investigate the Fourth Prince. Why haven't we received any news?"
Since leaving the capital, very little news has come from the capital. Although we are far away, it is not to the point that no news can get through at all.
Xiao Zhu bowed his head. He was responsible for this matter, and any problems that arose would be due to his negligence. "Yes, Princess, this servant will take care of it immediately."
"Heal your injuries first." He took out a letter from the drawer. "Send this letter to Liu Ren'an and tell him to secretly investigate the matter of Miao Kong's passing. Be careful not to alert the enemy." When this matter was discussed, he did not avoid mentioning the connection between the Prince of Yong and the Wei Ting Si.
She couldn't let Wei Tingsi get involved in this matter. Judging from her memories of her previous life, Miao Kong was the Crown Prince's person, so Liao Yuan must be that prince's person. If she guessed correctly, it must be Zhao Bi's person.
Last time, all the adult princes went to Huguo Temple to pray for the Crown Prince, and he was able to come out safely. She absolutely did not believe that there was no inside help.
Xiao Zhuzi took the letter, tucked it into his pocket, and lowered his head even further. Many things seemed like a tangled mess to him, but with the princess, they were crystal clear. The princess was still so young, and he felt ashamed and embarrassed.
"By the way, the last time the Empress was confined to her quarters, it was because the imperial physician said that Consort Xin had been poisoned by hydrangeas and the little beauty had miscarried. It's not normal for the Empress to be confined to her quarters. You should find a way to investigate Consort Xin. Maybe she has some connection with Empress Yide."
After she finished speaking, she nodded to herself. She couldn't understand it before, but now it seemed like she had found the key. Her mind was in turmoil.
"Yes." There are still many things he hasn't figured out. Last time, when the princess and the crown prince went to Taihe Hall, someone informed on them. To this day, no evidence has been found. Although the princess seemed confident, he was completely confused.
After giving her instructions, Zhao Shu waved her hand and said, "Go down, I'll think about it some more."
Xiao Zhuzi quickly closed the door and ran away.
Zhao Shu was left alone in the room. She paced back and forth in front of the bed, feeling that something was missing. She couldn't remember what she hadn't done.
It wasn't until she held the poetry collection in her hands again that she suddenly remembered that she hadn't visited her teacher. "Early Spring, Early Spring, come in quickly."
Chu Chun was waiting outside when she heard the call and was startled. She quickly pushed Zhao Shu in and asked, "What is it, Princess?" She breathed a sigh of relief when she saw Zhao Shu standing there unharmed.
Zhao Shu put down her book and asked, "I forgot to visit my teacher, what should I do?"
Chu Chun felt relieved. What was the big deal? “Princess, please don’t worry. Sister Bi Qiao has already made all the preparations and sent them to the Luo residence yesterday. I didn’t want to bother you because you were busy. I saw them too. They were all food made by Aunt Jin Xi and Xing’er, along with some silver charcoal and prison robes. A set of writing brush, ink, paper and inkstone was also sent.”
Zhao Shu breathed a sigh of relief and patted her chest. "Thank goodness, it's good that you haven't forgotten. Go and tell Bi Qiao that I'm going to visit my aunt and teacher on the second day of the new year. Tell her to prepare the gifts properly. My aunt and teacher are both kind people, so please make sure to do your best."
However, Chu Chun noticed with her sharp eyes that the food box was missing and was startled. She wanted to ask Zhao Shu, but dared not, and could only look for it with her eyes. Zhao Shu noticed that she had noticed the food box was missing and quickly diverted her attention, "Are you listening to me? Teacher is a learned person, you must not be careless."
Meanwhile, Luo Hu, whom Zhao Shu was talking about, was drinking and chatting happily with Xiao Xingyuan. "Brother Xiao, why are you doing this to yourself?" Luo Hu said, his voice slurred with drunkenness.
Xiao Xingyuan's eyes were clear. He had drunk a lot of wine but had not committed any crime. After listening to Luo Hu's words, he drank the nectar in his cup in one gulp. "Some people seek fine clothes and spirited horses to gallop across the world. I only seek a secluded corner of the South Mountain with a stream and a family. Come, cheers."
Luo Hu shook his head, put down his wine cup, walked to the seven-stringed zither opposite him, placed his hand on the strings, and gently plucked them. The melodious sound of the zither, like rain and wind, slowly drifted over.
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