Rongruo, unaware of Yuanzhao's thoughts, noticed her eating with her head down in silence and spoke first:
"If there's anything you don't know about in the manor, you can ask Qingzhu. He's the one who takes care of everything in the manor."
Suddenly remembering something, he added:
"Here, you don't need to pay your respects to anyone morning and evening, nor do you need to greet anyone, and there's no management of the inner quarters."
"Go to those posts outside if you're interested, or don't if you don't."
Yuan Zhao: "..."
At this moment, Yuan Zhao felt a complex mix of emotions.
If we set aside Rongruo's pettiness and unpredictable mood swings, he would be considered a rare and good match.
There's no need to deal with mother-in-law/daughter-in-law relationships or sister-in-law relationships; the family is simple, making him a desirable match for any girl.
Unfortunately, his identity...
If he were just a simple eunuch, that would be one thing, but if he really were a prince...
Thinking of this, Yuan Zhao pursed his lips and said:
"This marriage was bestowed by the Emperor. He came to observe the ceremony yesterday. Shouldn't we go to the palace to pay our respects to the Emperor?"
Upon hearing this, Rong Ruo looked up at her; he knew she was intelligent.
The emperor's undisguised actions this time probably made him guess something, and moreover, he even took out his birth date and time certificate.
However, since he did it, he must have already guessed this.
He spoke calmly:
"I told you not to use those little tricks, and not to try to find your so-called answers."
Sometimes, not knowing is better than knowing.
Rong Ruo's words were extremely straightforward, and Yuan Zhao couldn't fool him.
She hesitated for a moment before speaking:
"Now that I am married to you, husband and wife are one, aren't we?"
"I don't want to lose my head for no reason one day."
This was probably the most open and frank the two had ever spoken.
Yuan Zhao's heart pounded like thunder. She was gambling, gambling that Rong Ruo had some genuine feelings for her and wouldn't take her life just because she had guessed something.
As it turned out, she made the right bet.
Rong Ruo looked at her for a while, seemingly weighing something. Yuan Zhao sensed Rong Ruo's killing intent, though only for a moment, she still felt it clearly.
However, in the end, Rong Ruo neither made a move nor answered her question, only saying:
"If you behave well, you can save your life."
Perhaps affected by these words, Rong Ruo left before finishing his meal.
The first day after their marriage ended badly.
For the next two days, Rong Ruo did not appear again, and during these two days, Yuan Zhao also made a general visit to the Rong residence.
Although she had come every month for the past three years, she usually stayed in Rong Ruo's room, and at most she had only been to the study and the hall. Now, she was at least the mistress of the house. Yuan Zhao wandered around and the more she wandered, the more she felt that this place was not fit for human habitation.
The Rong residence was as cold and gloomy as Rong Ruo himself. The whole house was devoid of any vitality, and the servants were all very well-behaved, walking without making a sound.
The thought of having to stay in this place for an unknown amount of time made Yuan Zhao feel uneasy.
Regardless of other places, she wanted to at least have a comfortable place to live, so she called Qingzhu over.
"I'd like to redecorate my yard, is that alright?"
Qingzhu was taken aback, and quickly bowed to Yuan Zhao:
"You are the lady, you can arrange it however you like."
Yuan Zhao glanced at Qingzhu, who was the most clever and insightful person beside Rong Ruo.
He agreed so readily, which must be because Rong Ruo had said something to him before.
Thinking that he hadn't seen Rong Ruo for the past two days, Yuan Zhao couldn't help but ask:
Where is your supervisor?
Qingzhu gave her a strange look before saying:
"The supervisor has gone on an errand and said he'll be back today."
The journey was long, and it should have been two days later, but the supervisor said he would return today no matter what.
Others didn't understand, but he guessed a little.
Since tomorrow is the homecoming banquet, the Grand Eunuch is rushing back so urgently, probably because he doesn't want to miss the three-day homecoming celebration.
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