Without further ado, the next day, Zhong Muyu installed solar panels and a generator at the shop, and then took Zaochun to soak in a hot spring.
That family of four was very obedient and efficient, which made them very reassuring.
Based on the location given by Sister-in-law Zheng, Zhong Muyu and Zaochun walked a long way before finally discovering a spring on the mountain emitting steaming heat.
"Your Highness, look! It's a hot spring!"
As early spring excitedly ran over, Zhong Muyu quickly reminded her, "Be careful, don't get burned!"
"Your Highness, the water temperature is just right! It's not hot at all."
The two took off their clothes, shoes, and socks, and immersed themselves in the water. Being enveloped by the water seemed to wash away all the fatigue of the past few days.
Ah! That feels so good!
Zhong Muyu gazed at her arm, which was covered in water droplets, and let out a satisfied sigh.
Early Spring said, "It would be great if I could come every day, but it's a pity that this place is so far away and it takes a long time to walk, and my feet hurt from all the walking."
"Soaking in hot springs every day..."
These words made Zhong Muyu seem thoughtful.
Suddenly, a rustling sound came from the bushes next to the hot spring.
Who is it?
With a startled cry, Zaochun quickly swam to Zhong Muyu's side, keeping a wary eye on the bushes.
Zhong Muyu also became vigilant, as anything could happen in these deep mountains and forests.
The bushes were still swaying, and just as Zhong Muyu was considering whether to take out a weapon from his spatial storage, a small, fiery red figure suddenly darted out from the bushes.
"fox?"
The two were taken aback, then simultaneously breathed a sigh of relief.
The fiery red fox glanced at them, then quickly disappeared into the woods.
Early Spring patted her chest and said, "Thank goodness it was just a fox; it scared me to death just now."
"But that fox was really beautiful. The ecology of this mountain is quite good."
"Your Highness, please don't worry about that. Let's hurry up and leave. It was just a fox, but who knows what might appear next? If wolves or bears suddenly jump out, we'll be in danger."
Still shaken, Zaochun hurriedly returned to shore and quickly dressed.
Zhong Muyu laughed and said, "It's not that easy to encounter wild animals in these mountains. There are hunters and farmland here."
Even so, Zhong Muyu still got out of the water, as soaking in the hot spring for too long could easily make her dizzy.
The two carried their belongings and followed the mountain path back to Qingshui Village. Unexpectedly, they ran into Granny Wu, who was washing clothes with the village women, on the way.
Well, it's like enemies meeting on a narrow road.
Thinking of what had happened earlier, Zaochun was furious. Wu Mama, on the contrary, mocked her first: "Who do we have here? It's the Princess Consort of Ling who was abandoned here."
Early Spring was furious: "What nonsense are you talking about? My princess wasn't abandoned here!"
"How could it not be? What royal relative would live in a place like this? On the surface, she's still called the Princess Consort, but who doesn't know that she's been demoted to a discarded wife? It's already a mercy from the Prince that she hasn't been kicked out."
Granny Wu did her best to mock them, but the two village women beside her couldn't laugh and stayed hidden in the back.
Even a starved camel is bigger than a horse; they have no intention of getting involved in this mess.
Zhong Muyu said, "I think you've got it wrong, Granny Wu. I am the principal wife, the wife whom the Prince married through proper channels. He can't just demote me or kick me out; that's a privilege only concubines receive. I'm currently unwell, and the Prince knows that Qingshui Village has hot springs that are perfect for recuperation, so he's letting me stay here for a few days. Is there a problem?"
Granny Wu sneered, "The prince hates you so much, why would he send you here to recuperate? If you ask me, the prince just can't get rid of you, so he threw you here to fend for yourself! You're just a discarded woman now, yet you're putting on airs like a princess in front of me!"
Early Spring was furious: "How dare you speak to the Princess like that!"
Zhong Muyu gently raised her head, her voice carrying an air of authority: "She's being presumptuous. Slap her."
Zaochun couldn't wait to give this old woman a good beating, so he took two steps in one and slapped Granny Wu across the face.
For those from the palace, slapping is a basic skill. A crisp slap rang out, and Granny Wu was completely stunned.
"You! You dare hit me?"
"Early spring, let's fight again."
In early spring, as if on cue, she slapped the other half of Wu's face, leaving both of Wu's faces red and swollen.
Granny Wu was both ashamed and angry: "You abandoned wife, how dare you be so arrogant? Don't forget this is Qingshui Village's territory, not the Prince Ling's mansion!"
Granny Wu screamed and tried to rush forward, but Zaochun managed to stop her. Zhong Muyu seized the opportunity and kicked her to the ground.
The two village women were terrified and ran away as fast as they could. Zhong Muyu ignored them and looked down at her.
“Granny Wu, I think you’ve misunderstood something. Even if I’m here now, I’m still the Princess Consort of Ling, betrothed by the Emperor. The imperial decree is still in my room. Why don’t you come with me to see it? We can also call over the village chiefs and headmen and let them see what the crime of offending the Princess Consort is.”
Startled, Granny Wu had forgotten about the matter in her haste.
Yes, even if Zhong Muyu is not favored by Lu Ziyuan and is left here, as long as she is a princess, there can be no second princess in the royal palace, and she will still have the rights of a princess.
This is really going to be a disaster.
Granny Wu's face flushed red and then turned pale. She quickly got up and kowtowed, saying, "It was my fault, Your Highness, please forgive me!"
"Oh? You really know you were wrong?"
"I truly know I was wrong! I beg Your Highness's forgiveness!"
Granny Wu kowtowed several times, but Zhong Muyu found it rather dull.
She's so timid and incompetent; I don't know where she gets the courage to cause trouble.
"I'll let you go this time, now get lost."
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