Chapter 67 Miss Thief 4 I'll take you to see a good show
Wu Yue was still thinking about how to get out last night, but she fell asleep in bed without realizing it, and slept soundly.
The main thing is that this bed made of agarwood is really comfortable. There is also incense burning in the room. It is not a kind of incense that can make you sleep. If it were, you would have a headache when you wake up the next day. But it is simply an incense that helps you sleep. You will not be disturbed by nightmares at night. It can repel mosquitoes in the summer and relax your body and mind.
The inner garments he wore, the thin quilt he covered himself with, and the soft pillow under his head were all of great value.
There was also a maid in the room who would add ice cubes to the basin every once in a while and turn a wooden fan like a water raft to blow out air, spreading the cool air around. It was icy and cool, without any of the heat of summer, and extremely comfortable.
Wu Yue sighed that a luxurious life can easily corrupt people's hearts.
Clothes come to you, food comes to you. When bored, you can just gather a box of gold, silver, and jewelry, or invite a troupe to perform, play polo, shoot archery at the range, or arrange for music and dance. With wealth and status, there's no such thing as boredom; there's endless entertainment.
It wasn't that Wu Yue longed for the Jianghu. Being in it wouldn't feel free, with all the fighting and killing and the social conventions.
In the beginning, the underworld was a gathering place of bandits and hooligans. As more people joined, they formed forces. Where there are forces, there will be conflicts. How could there be peace and freedom?
However, that didn't mean she liked being trapped in this walled compound, looking up at the same unchanging sky, unable to fly out to see the scenery outside.
But the situation was not that serious. Qin Ji's attitude was unclear, and Wu Yue didn't know what he wanted to do.
It wasn't like he really wanted to trap her in this courtyard. If he did, the safest option would be to cripple her Qing Gong skills. Otherwise, she'd leave the moment she found the chance. Qin Ji had even asked a doctor to treat her injuries last night, using medicine to warm and strengthen her internal injuries.
But he didn't let her out either. Wu Yue didn't know how many people were watching her in secret, but she knew there were definitely secret guards guarding every corner, and she couldn't climb over the wall.
Wu Yue planned to ask him in person. Judging from the attitude Qin Ji showed towards her yesterday, he was willing to communicate.
She supported herself with her hands and sat up. The maid who was guarding outside heard the noise and moved quickly. She lifted the bead curtain and walked in with graceful steps and great demeanor.
Wu Yue knew that her name was Yuqing. She was the maid arranged by Uncle Fu to take care of her. She was very organized and had a pretty face like a peach blossom.
In addition to Yuqing, there were two maids following behind, one carrying water, and the other squatting in front of the bed to help her put on her stockings and put her shoes in place.
Wu Yue was used to freedom. She was not a rich girl born to enjoy life, so she was not used to being served like this. She wanted to say no and do it herself.
But she remembered that she was now in the strict rules of the Regent's Palace, and it was their job to serve the master well. If they neglected their duties, the steward would punish them.
Her rejection would make them worry that they had done something wrong and angered their master.
Wu Yue thought about this and swallowed her words back.
She told herself that at least the maids living in the palace received a monthly salary, two new sets of clothes every season, and rewards during festivals.
Listen to what Yuqing said last night. The palace sounds scary from the outside, like a cannibalistic palace, but the prince is very kind to his servants, as long as they do their job well.
"Did you sleep well last night, young lady? Did you have any nightmares? The imperial physician took your pulse and said that you were frightened and restless. The prince came to see you for a long time out of worry. I lit some calming incense last night. If you don't like the smell, I will ask the incense-maker to make a new scent that you like." Yu Qing gathered the curtains and hung them on the hook. After Wu Yue stood up, she took the clothes for Wu Yue to change, and then a maid came to wash.
Each of them had their own responsibilities. Wu Yue opened her hands and let them do whatever they wanted. She just asked doubtfully, "No, this tastes great. Did you say Qin Ji came last night? How come I didn't know?"
Hearing her dare to address the prince by his name, the maids trembled with fear, yet were filled with admiration. Miss Wu was truly formidable, able to subdue the prince.
In their eyes, the master is the king of the world, more majestic than the emperor. They dare not even look up at him, for fear of being punished for being impolite in front of the master.
Miss Wu not only dared to look, but also called the prince's name, and the prince also tolerated it without scolding her for being rude. Doesn't that mean that Miss Wu is even more powerful than the prince? It must be. Yuqing saw the prince coming last night and treating Miss Wu with great care, and she just smiled secretly.
She also likes Miss Wu. If Miss Wu becomes a princess in the future, she will follow and serve her, starting as a maid, then to Aunt Yuqing, and in the future she will be Nanny Yuqing.
Yuqing didn't want to leave the palace when she reached the right age. If she wanted to marry, she would choose from the stewards in the palace. If there was no man she liked, she would not marry. She could stay with the princess and her future master for the rest of her life and enjoy her old age in peace. The world was harsh on women, and getting married was not necessarily a good thing.
However, these were just the random thoughts that had crossed her mind when she heard about the marriage. She had no say in what to do next, and it was up to the future princess to decide.
Yuqing straightened Wu Yue's collar and said with a smile, "Last night, the young lady fell asleep after drinking the medicine. I was worried that you might have a night fever, so I stayed by your side. At three o'clock in the morning, the prince came back from the study after finishing his work. Seeing that you were asleep, the prince stayed by your bedside and watched over you for a while before leaving."
She had never seen the prince treat a girl like this. Naturally, no one dared to approach the prince before.
Even though the daughter of a noble official family favors her, the prince will not pay much attention to her. The flower has feelings but the water is heartless.
Now that the prince has a girl close to him, it's no wonder that Uncle Fu is happy. She thought that there might be a happy event in the palace soon.
"Like this..." Wu Yue frowned, not understanding Qin Ji's thoughts.
Yu Yuqing helped her put on the complicated clothes. Wu Yue sat in front of the bronze mirror, and a maid squatted down to wipe her face and hands. It was a secret skin care cream made in the palace, which was priceless.
There was a fight last night, and Wu Yue was beaten by a group of people. One punch could not defeat four hands, and he was injured. There was a scratch on the back of his hand. The maid was applying it carefully. This is something that can remove scars.
Looking in the mirror and seeing Yuqing combing her hair, Wu Yue said, "Your hair should be simple, not complicated, and you shouldn't wear all kinds of gold and silver jewelry."
If she wanted to wear a head full of gold and silver hairpins to show the beauty of wealth and prosperity, she would definitely have to use a wig as a bun. Her head would feel heavy with so many things on it, and her neck would feel tired.
"I understand. The young lady is just walking around the mansion. She hasn't entered the palace, nor has she met with the official's wives. So I will do a lily bun for you."
Yuqing's hands were very deft. She quickly made the bun despite being dazzled by the sight. She also decorated it with white feathers, and the angle of insertion was also just right, making it look like cat ears.
She made it according to Wu Yue's face and figure. The bun is just a bun, that's just the appearance, but how to embellish and repair the hair when combing it all depends on the maid's hands.
Wu Yue looked at it in amazement, as if she was seeing her true self for the first time. She was really beautiful.
The maid who did her makeup was also skilled. She drew her eyebrows, the tips of which were raised slightly. Her face and eyes made her look like a pure and innocent cat, with a tough and heroic spirit, yet also a charming and charming one. Her large, watery eyes were full of clarity and liveliness. She shamelessly boasted about her beauty, so it was no wonder that Qin Ji always liked to call her Little Cat.
She herself looked at it with fondness.
Yuqing is a strictly trained maid and also a servant. She is not delicate, but has learned martial arts, otherwise she would not have been sent by Qin Ji to take care of Wu Yue.
It is safe in the palace, but there are too many people who are jealous of the prince, and assassinations are not uncommon.
But compared to her other three sisters, she focused more on dressing and making up, but she had no chance to show off her skills. Her three sisters were all swordsmen and didn't like tedious things. Now that the palace had welcomed the mistress, she finally had the opportunity to show off her skills.
Yuqing smiled with her eyes sparkling, "You are so beautiful, girl."
If she were a prince, she would definitely cherish Miss Wu more than the prince does.
"No, it's Yuqing's dexterity." Wu Yue really liked this outfit of hers. It didn't restrict her movements and it looked beautiful at the same time.
She was looking at herself in the mirror, and there were three maids beside her, saying a lot of nice things to her, which would make anyone feel unhappy.
Breakfast was already being served in the front hall. At this moment, a maid dressed in light green came in. She bowed to Wu Yue and then said, "Miss, the prince is here."
"good"
Wu Yue touched her hair with great pleasure, followed the maid out, and came to the front hall, where she saw Qin Ji walking up from the yard outside and crossing the threshold.
He was tall and broad-shouldered, blocking the bright morning light and casting a shadow in front of the door. With his back to the light, his expression was gloomy and his eyes were arrogant.
A group of maids in the room had already bowed and saluted, leaving Wu Yue standing alone, very conspicuous. She and Qin Ji looked into each other's eyes.
Compared to Qin Ji's aggressive gaze, which stared at her like prey, Wu Yue moved her eyes away first, turned her head away, and didn't want to pay any attention to him.
"This outfit suits you very well. Judging from your smile, I think you like it too." Qin Ji walked forward to Wu Yue with a look of amazement. He raised his hand and pinched the white and pink feathers on her bun, like a cat.
Wu Yue still liked the look of today. She pushed away Qin Ji's disruptive hand and retreated, protecting her head. "Yuqing worked so hard to comb my hair, don't mess it up."
Seeing how brave she was, the maids in the room lowered their heads even more. Yuqing admired Miss Wu in her heart, but was also worried about what would happen if she made the prince angry.
But they were worrying too much. Qin Ji was not angry. On the contrary, he was in a good mood. His magnetic and steady voice was full of doting. "Okay, if you say you don't want to touch me, then I won't touch you."
He naturally withdrew his hand, glanced at the kneeling head on the ground, and his tone turned cold again, "Yuqing."
Yuqing hurriedly took a small step forward, folded her hands neatly in front of her, lowered her head and bent over, waiting for her master's orders.
They served Wu Yue well and made her happy. Qin Ji was not stingy and said, "Well done, go down and get your reward."
"I thank the prince and Miss Wu for their gifts." Yu Qing smiled and bowed happily.
As the head maid, she would naturally speak well of her. Knowing that she was able to receive the reward because of Miss Wu, she would bring Miss Wu along when she expressed her gratitude, as a way of showing her respect.
Moreover, a maid of her level is not short of money. She is happy to have received the praise and recognition of her master, so that she can serve Miss Wu in the future.
If she didn't do well, she would be immediately transferred and replaced by a new batch of maids. Yuqing didn't want to be replaced.
Now that Miss Wu had saved her face in front of the prince, becoming Miss Wu's personal maid was a sure thing.
Seeing the prince waving his hand, they lowered their heads silently, bent their waists and retreated to the door. Only then did they stand up and leave quietly, but they did not go far. They waited for instructions outside the courtyard.
Before their master got up, they had already washed and had breakfast before coming to serve him.
Otherwise, if you tell your master that you need to take care of yourself, but don't wash your mouth or face, and go in front of your master with dirt all over your body, it would be a violation of the rules and you would be ridiculed.
"Sit down." Qin Ji pulled Wu Yue's hand, but she shook it off forcefully. He didn't get angry, but this time when he pulled her again, Qin Ji held her wrist a little harder.
This time, Wu Yue was unable to shake him off and was pulled by Qin Ji to sit down next to him.
Breakfast has been set on the table. It is the work of the imperial chef, and the food is delicious and tasty. It is also nourishing food for the morning. Each one has a history, which is really exquisite.
There was no maid in the room to serve the food, so Qin Ji personally scooped a rice dumpling and placed it in Wu Yue's bowl. "If it doesn't suit your taste, tell the kitchen to take it away and replace it with something you like."
But seeing that she was kind and cheerful to the maid, talking and laughing with her, but was rude and angry to him, Qin Ji's face darkened, but he held back.
"Why are you angry with me?" Qin Ji forced Wu Yue to look at him. At this moment, his eyes were very deep. "Do you know that I have already used all my kindness towards you?"
The word "tyranny" is not just a name he has. The corpses he has stepped on and the blood on his hands are far beyond Wu Yue's imagination.
Just like the golden-lacquered dragon-carved pillars in the Golden Throne Hall, why have they become even more reddish over the years without the need for eunuchs to repair them? It's because during the ten years he was in power, many ministers threatened him with death when he bumped into them, dyeing them red.
However, he was just talking and didn't do anything else to her. So Wu Yue was not afraid of his terrifying aura, but she didn't keep a stiff expression. She just smiled and said, "So, should I tell you that I thank the prince for his mercy?"
It's not the common people. To put it nicely, it's a gangster. To put it bluntly, it's a "hooligan." It's not even worthy of being called a common people.
Their eyes locked, neither willing to give in. She was as stubborn as a kitten stretching out its sharp claws to scratch someone, only willing to go in their favor and not against it.
Qin Ji was silent, her eyes were stubborn, he held his forehead with a headache, and finally, Qin Ji took a step back.
There's a saying that goes, "One thing conquers another," and now he's realized it. Qin Ji wanted her to be obedient, to put away her sharp claws and learn to obey him, sometimes using cruel methods, but looking at her, he couldn't bear to do it.
When he saw her that night, his rationality was already out of control, and coupled with the love they had for one night, it left a mark in his heart. He couldn't be careless in what he said or did, or she would run away, nor could he be too serious, or she would get angry.
In the past, even when he was on the verge of death many times, even when fighting the previous emperor, fighting against a group of princes who killed each other, and fighting against a group of ministers who wished him dead, Qin Ji had never been slow to react. Now, for the first time, he felt that he was facing a person who was not his opponent but could be easily suppressed, but he felt that he had no way to deal with her.
"This king..." Qin Ji had just opened his mouth to say two words when he heard Wu Yue chuckle softly. There were no other words, but the expression on her face was full of sarcasm. He was choked and speechless, and changed his words to say, "That's not what I meant."
As he retreated, Wu Yue immediately pressed him, "What do you mean? I was in a good mood, and you suddenly said something like almsgiving. Am I asking you for alms?"
Seeing Qin Ji's face stiffen and he was helpless to refute her, Wu Yue chuckled inwardly. This trick she had learned, "asking questions when faced with problems," really worked. She made herself the subject of the question, pushing all the problems onto the other person.
Qin Ji: "..." The kitten's claws are not only powerful, but also its mouth.
He reacted quickly and knew that Wu Yue had done it on purpose. However, he had learned his lesson this time and told Wu Yue what she wanted to know.
Qin Ji knew what she was angry about. "I didn't bring you back to keep you locked up forever. You can go wherever you want. When did I ever tell you not to go?"
In front of Wu Yue, he had already skillfully discarded the words "this king". This also proved that he was willing to lower himself and put himself on the same level as Wu Yue.
"You're lying without even thinking beforehand. I can't even walk out of the palace gate." Wu Yue didn't believe it.
Although she usually climbs over the wall instead of going through the main gate.
"Yes, I ordered you not to go out these few days." Qin Ji admitted frankly. Before Wu Yue could frown and get angry, he said, "I did this to protect you. Although the palace is not absolutely safe, I can protect you here."
Even the little emperor wasn't worthy of his explanation; every time he saw him, he was frightened to the point of weakness. He had lived for the past twenty-six years, and all his first experiences had been with Wu Yue.
"...Why? What happened outside?" Wu Yue was not an ungrateful person, nor was he irrational in thinking about the problem. He was just deliberately making trouble for him just now.
At this moment, Qin Ji was talking about business, which was also the reason she wanted to know, so Wu Yue stopped tossing and ate the food Qin Ji fed her while listening attentively. Being angry was one thing, but it had nothing to do with being hungry.
Seeing her cheeks plump from eating, Qin Ji also regained his appetite, his brows relaxed, "In the eyes of the Jianghu people, you have been killed by me, and hung at the city gate along with the killers of the Seven Killing Hall. Since you are dead, you can't appear alive in the Jianghu, otherwise you will ruin their good deeds."
Wu Yue frowned, sensing something different. "...I'm just a slightly famous thief. Do you think you can stir up others' anger just because of my death? You're overestimating my status."
She has few friends in the underworld, and a thief doesn't need friends because it's easy to expose herself.
Knowing that she was really in trouble, the only ones who would be angry for her would be her master, her junior sister, or the cowardly Hao Yingjun.
Qin Ji picked up a handkerchief and wiped the corners of her mouth gently. "No matter how small your fame is, as long as others need it, I can help you rise to a certain level. And, I'm just using your death as an excuse."
"You are really shrewd." Wu Yue understood what he meant and said unhappily, "So you are taking advantage of the opportunity. Now we are in the same group. If you leave, you will be hunted down by the people in the underworld, and also by your opponents."
"I'm just going with the flow." Qin Ji knew her temper and didn't want to cause a misunderstanding that would make it more difficult to get along with her.
"Go with the flow?" Wu Yue lowered her eyes in thought, and subconsciously bit the food Qin Ji fed her. She raised her eyes and glanced at him, then continued to think, "Go with the flow, go with the flow... You mean, someone deliberately pushed me into this whirlpool, and my death is the signal..."
Who could it be? Some truths are about to be revealed. Before this, Wu Yue had not considered this question.
Even the description of the cannon fodder in the book did not highlight why she came to the Regent's Palace to steal things. The simple explanation given was that the cannon fodder was arrogant and wanted to prove that she was the best thief in the world, so she broke into the palace at night.
Qin Ji chuckled, "Little cat is really smart. Then guess who is the person behind you pushing you into the vortex."
He clearly saw what Wu Yue was thinking, but he insisted on saying it, as if he wanted to break this good impression.
I'll tell her in a roundabout way that there aren't many good people out there. They're all fake and exploitative, wearing masks. It's better for her to stay with him.
Wu Yue was silent and couldn't eat.
"I don't want to eat anymore." She was in a depressed mood.
Many things cannot withstand in-depth scrutiny. Once the veil is torn off, what lies hidden is a shocking picture.
Seeing that she had already eaten two and a half bowls and was full, Qin Ji did not force her to eat any more.
"Someone come here." Qin Ji put down his chopsticks.
I heard that the maid came in with tea for the master to wash his mouth, and after she left, another group came in with basins to wash her hands.
Qin Ji used a silk cloth to wipe the water droplets on Wu Yue's hands and then took the hand cream to apply on her. It exuded a faint fragrance, and was cool and very comfortable. Wu Yue seemed to smell a mint scent, but also a floral scent, which was very refreshing in the summer.
"A kitten is a kitten. I knew you would like this taste." Qin Ji pinched Wu Yue's cheek and got a fierce glare in return. He was used to it and even tasted another meaning in it. It was the fun of their playful play.
There is a difference after having had physical contact. In the eyes of outsiders, they did not make any other intimate gestures, but the atmosphere between them seemed ambiguous.
After applying hand cream to each of her fingers, her fingertips were lightly pink, smooth and delicate. Qin Ji took a gilded cloud-patterned Ruyi necklace handed to him by the maid and put it around Wu Yue's neck. The workmanship was extremely delicate, and it did not make her look heavy or depressed, but instead highlighted her cuteness and preciousness. It was the same color as the gold and white jade hair crown he wore today.
Qin Ji touched the light feathers in her hair, just like touching a kitten's ears, with a smile in his eyes, "Since you want to go out and play, I will take you to see a good show today."
He took off the solemn and majestic black and gold robe from yesterday, and wore a deep blue brocade robe and a white jade belt today. He suppressed his arrogance as a king and showed more of the bearing of a royal prince, with a handsome and noble appearance.
It’s just that his intimidating aura is too strong on weekdays, and no one dares to look directly at the high and mighty Wang, so naturally they ignore the fact that Qin Ji also has an extremely handsome face.
After all, compared to material possessions, although the position he sits on is not that of an emperor, it is comparable to a throne. The huge and powerful power in his hands is what attracts people and is the reason why countless people worship and follow him.
However, the clothes he wore today were similar to those worn by Wu Yue. It would be strange to say that they had no connection when they stood together.
Wu Yue understood his ulterior motives. He spoke in a coherent way and was setting traps for her to fall into.
But she still jumped into the trap knowing it was a trap, because she really wanted to know whether the person she expected would come.
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