Chapter 36 Bonus Chapter for 1000 Nutrient Solution Reads: "What I meant by growing up..."
"So you've grown up now?" Ying Zheng smiled at her.
"Compared to before, of course I've grown up." Banban thought to herself that next month would be her thirteenth birthday. At this age, some people are already getting married. At this time, thirteen years old seems to be a grown woman, an adult.
“You’ve definitely grown up.” Ying Zheng pinched her cheek as if checking her over, “The flabby flesh on your cheeks has completely disappeared.” His fingertips brushed against her soft and elastic skin.
Her skin is naturally delicate, and it turns very red when she is emotionally agitated.
Just now, because of his actions, that layer of fair skin turned red instantly, like a peeled lychee, slightly pink and translucent, so tender that it seemed as if you could squeeze water out of it.
Not to be outdone, Banban pressed both hands against her cousin's face, saying, "Cousin too."
When the thumb pressed too close to the corner of his eye, his thick, soft eyelashes brushed against the back of the thumb as he naturally blinked, clear and weightless, tickling the heart.
She got burned and immediately let go.
"What's wrong?" Ying Zheng took her hand, guiding it to his face. After a couple of seconds, he turned his head and gently touched the inside of her wrist.
Startled, Banban pulled her hand back forcefully, grabbed her wrist with one hand, and stared at him with wide eyes.
Her cousin actually kissed her wrist.
She blushed completely, her eyelashes fluttering as she looked around. "Cousin...cousin should rest! I...I'm sleepy!"
Ying Zheng was pushed and shoved by his cousin to walk out. He casually touched his lips, and soon a smile spread across his face. "Oh, okay."
His cousin was shy, so he went along with her and didn't want to embarrass her.
"My cousin is sleeping well."
"Sleep well, cousin!"
Banban's heart pounded like a drum. She hurriedly said goodbye, as if there were a raging flood behind her. But as she walked, she gradually realized: Was her cousin deliberately teasing her just now?
She was sullen and embarrassed, and walked slower and slower.
She was already often gazing intently at her cousin's face, so he must know she was handsome; otherwise, he wouldn't have been so close to her all the time. What else could this be but deliberate seduction?
Heh heh!
A simple kiss on the wrist threw her into a panic, making her lose face completely.
Banban became increasingly indignant, suddenly stopped, turned around, took a few quick steps, and then started running.
"Cousin."
The young monarch, whose figure was taller than some adult men, turned around upon hearing the voice.
Banban rushed forward and grabbed his neck, her goal being his face... but because she wasn't tall enough, her mouth bumped into his neck, and she was startled.
A look of astonishment flashed across Ying Zheng's face, and he instinctively reached out to catch her.
However, Banban didn't linger; after embarrassing himself, he pushed people away and disappeared at lightning speed.
The other palace servants had already stepped aside when Banban rushed over, leaving only Ying Zheng standing there. For the first time, a blank look of utter bewilderment appeared on his face. After a long while, he raised his hand and touched his Adam's apple.
There was a thin layer of moisture on it, and without even thinking, I knew it was my cousin's saliva.
Not only that, but there's also that surprisingly soft residue.
Did you come here on purpose to take him by surprise and bite him?
Wipe away the drool with your fingertip and move it aside to show it to your eyes.
Ying Zheng stared at the transparent color under the moonlight.
The others didn't know what King Zheng of Qin was thinking; if he didn't leave, they would have no choice but to stand there as well.
On the other side, at Taxue Pavilion.
Banban returned with a blank face and collapsed onto the bed. His first attempt had failed so completely. How could he face anyone?
I might as well die...
So embarrassed that her feet were numb, she felt like her soul had left her body, and she was thinking of being reincarnated and living again.
After a long while, Banban, who was on the verge of tears but had no tears left, really wanted to cry. She tried to open her mouth, but her lips hurt a little. She touched them and remembered that she had bumped into her cousin earlier, trying to kiss his lips, but she missed. Her lips hit his neck, and there was a hard little bump... Could it be his Adam's apple?
It hurt her a lot when she was hit.
What a failure! She tried to steal a chicken but lost the rice instead, which gave her a real understanding of her height.
What did he secretly eat?
Didn't eat anything?
I don't believe it, I don't believe it... Haha, I don't believe it.
Will eating fish make you grow taller?
Haha, those you can't kiss are just not meant to be. I understand, I understand.
Does eating fish make you grow taller...?
A while later.
Does eating fish really make you grow taller?!
The next morning, Banban got up with dark circles under her eyes.
Qian Yin and Cong Yun were terrified and hurriedly asked her if she had had a nightmare last night. They suggested that she not go to Ganquan Palace to pay her respects to the Empress Dowager today and rest for a while longer.
"That won't do." Banban forced a smile. "It's been three days since I last saw my aunt. Oh, by the way, let's have fish soup for breakfast."
"By the time we had our meal, the morning court session had just ended."
Empress Dowager Ji Changyue now needs to attend court every day. She sits on a high seat with King Zheng of Qin, while the Prime Minister has a separate seat directly below the King of Qin, above all the other officials.
As expected, my cousin will be discussing the canal digging with the officials this morning, which will likely take up a lot of time in the morning court session. I'm not in a hurry.
As expected, after having breakfast, Banban rested for an hour before the morning court session ended. After getting ready, she took her people to Ganquan Palace.
They arrived at Ganquan Palace, where Ji Changyue had just returned. She hadn't changed out of her court robes yet; they were all dressed in heavy black, with red sash and hem, making her look very dignified and majestic.
"I've come to pay my respects to my aunt." Banban said affectionately, trying to get closer to her.
Ji Changyue was surprised, "Why are you here so early today? You usually pay your respects in the afternoon."
"Why do you describe someone as so lazy?" It's not really appropriate to say it's because they can't sleep, is it?
Ji Changyue poked her forehead. "You don't look well. What's wrong?"
"Nothing, I just missed my aunt." Banban skipped over and saw two neatly dressed, pale-faced actors coming out of the inner room.
They probably never expected to run into Princess Chaoyang coming to pay her respects, and they knelt down with their heads bowed deeply.
Ji Changyue waved her hand, "Go back now. The song was sung well. I will teach it to you again when I have time."
"promise."
Banban blinked, "Sister-in-law, I can sing songs too."
"Are you going to compete with the actors for favor?" Ji Changyue said irritably. "These two actors are not only good at singing, but they are also good at making music. They can play heavy instruments like the chime bells all night long."
Banban was surprised. "They are so strong! Judging from their physiques alone, you can't tell that they are strong and robust people."
Ji Changyue covered her mouth and laughed, "Not only is he strong, but he's also incredibly long-lasting."
"You'll understand the subtleties when you grow up."
“But I’ve grown up now, and my cousin says I’ve grown up too.” Banban spun around in front of Ji Changyue. “I’ve even grown taller.” She compared her height with that of her cousin.
I'm almost as tall as her now.
"Is that so?" Ji Changyue leaned down slightly and suddenly reached out to pinch her breast.
"Ah!" Banban jumped back in surprise, covering her chest with both hands. "Sister-in-law! What are you doing!" She was shocked, her cheeks flushed with embarrassment, and she hurriedly looked around.
"I think you're still very young," Ji Changyue said meaningfully, slowly flicking her sleeve.
"I...I...I didn't mean big or small!" Banban was at a loss, so embarrassed that she wanted to disappear into the ground, her cheeks turning as red as if they were about to bleed.
Ji Changyue laughed out loud.
Banban, distracted by her actions, took advantage of the fact that no one was looking and touched himself, then secretly glanced at his aunt's chest. ...Good heavens.
She started to feel envious.
Banban then noticed her aunt's exquisite figure; even in her loose robes, the belt at her waist accentuated her graceful curves.
Banban liked it so much that she kept staring at it.
She lingered and sat down next to Ji Changyue, lowering her voice to ask furtively, "What should we do, sister-in-law?"
Ji Changyue was amused and burst into laughter, laughing so hard that tears almost came out. She laughed until Banban was so embarrassed and angry that he wanted to cover her mouth.
"You're still young, as expected." This time, Ji Changyue spoke seriously. "Once you start menstruating, your body will gradually grow."
Oh, she knows that; she's talking about menstruation.
She has indeed never had her period.
Strangely enough, those with flat figures seem to envy those with curves. Ji Changyue spoke the truth, "Bigger ones aren't necessarily better; they're just for pleasing stinky men. Smaller ones are more comfortable for yourself."
"But women do have their own preferences." Banban looked on longingly. For example, in her previous life, she would occasionally glance at the billboards outside and enjoy looking at sexy female celebrities.
“When I get my period every month, it gets more painful and uncomfortable as I get older. It feels swollen and sore. Sometimes I even wake up in pain when I turn over in the middle of the night and press on my breast. At other times, I can only rest on my back. If I lie on my stomach for a little while, I can’t breathe.”
"Huh?" Banban drawled out, her expression immediately falling.
This sounds...like nothing but pain.
"Then I hope my aunt won't be in pain in the future." She stopped saying that the older one was better.
"Let's not talk about that." Ji Changyue brought up some good news: "A few days ago, Jinyang rebelled, but General Meng Ao sent a message this morning saying that it has been quelled and the army is on its way back."
"Zheng'er cares deeply for the people. He summoned all the officials to examine the canal blueprints sent by Zheng Guo. After a morning meeting, they confirmed that this method was ingenious. If it can be built, it will greatly increase the agricultural output of our Great Qin and overcome the problem of irrigation during the annual drought."
"It can irrigate millions of acres of fertile land."
"Now, those old rascals were speechless and obeyed Zheng'er's orders. He had already passed the resolution to dig this canal, and when it is completed, it will be named after the State of Zheng."
“I knew my cousin could succeed at anything.” Banban was also happy, not surprised or taken aback at all.
Ying Zheng spent the afternoon with Ji Changyue, and the two had lunch together. After resting for a while, Ying Zheng came to take her to Qiu Chan Villa.
Seeing her cousin, Banban instinctively felt uneasy, still thinking about the embarrassing incident from the previous night.
To everyone's surprise, Ying Zheng acted as if nothing had happened, holding her hand as usual, and asked, "What did you have for lunch?"
"I had steamed chestnut rice with my sister-in-law. It was sweet, soft and sticky." She swung her arms around his twice with both hands. "I want to eat it again tonight. It would be even better with spicy shredded chicken."
"Then let's eat this tonight." Ying Zheng made the decision without saying another word.
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