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She didn't intend to bite.

The wound on the lips heals slowly. Even if they don't kiss, it will inevitably come into contact with soup during meals, and it will take several days to heal. Besides, they will be home soon, and it will be so embarrassing if their parents-in-law find out and ask them questions.

Chu Yin said: "It is impossible for me to bite Your Highness again."

But her reaction was somewhat similar to that day.

He glanced at her hand and said, "You're holding it tightly. Do you think there's something wrong with me?"

"...Does Your Highness think this is normal?" She stared at his lips, which were now extremely red. "I've said before that Your Highness is a self-disciplined and strict person, so I'm surprised."

People change unexpectedly. By the time we realize it, we have already adapted to it and even started to like it.

Lu Jingzhuo said: "You don't have to feel strange in the future, just get used to it."

Half a month ago, he would behave properly even if he was kissed on the face, but now, he actually wants her to get used to it without changing his expression.

Chu Yin was so surprised that she didn't know what to say.

He bent down and kissed her again.

It was a little more intense than before. She felt that the lip balm on her lips was eaten clean by him. When she felt a slight pain, his kiss suddenly fell on her earlobe, and then spread along the earlobe to her neck.

As he lit the fire, his hands on his waist tightened and suddenly moved upwards.

With two handfuls of soft flesh grabbed, Chu Yin's body went from tense just now to weak in an instant, and a gasp almost escaped from her lips.

Last time it was a misunderstanding, I thought he was going to have sex in the carriage, but this time it felt real...

He was away for many days, staying in several county offices. Not to mention the bed in Anfeng County, it had bugs. But later when he arrived in another county, he was entangled with many things and was unable to hold it in for half a month. Maybe it was not his fault.

Chu Yin could understand, but could not accept it.

When I enter the palace later, I will definitely pay my respects to my parents-in-law first. How can I have time to clean and tidy up?

She was about to try to dissuade him, but she felt a pain on her neck, almost as if she was bitten, and then she hugged her husband and stopped all actions.

The aromas in the car were mixed and particularly strong.

Chu Yin opened the window.

The late autumn wind blew in, and both of them, who were covered in sweat, felt cold.

Noticing that his wife on his lap trembled slightly, Lu Jingzhuo reached out and closed the window.

"Be careful not to catch a cold." He said in a hoarse voice.

Chu Yin said: "I'm afraid Your Highness is not sober enough."

He almost had her just now, but this was not surprising. He had always had desires for Chu Yin, and since he had been alone for a while, the desires would be very strong. Lu Jingzhuo held her off his lap and said, "If I'm really not sober, it's useless for you to open the window."

"Really?" Chu Yin's eyes swept across his calm face and asked sincerely, "Then what should I do?"

"Cooperate with me."

I couldn't tell if he was joking or serious.

Emperor Jianxing knew exactly how his two sons were doing outside, so when he knew they were returning today, he had already ordered the kitchen to prepare a celebratory banquet, and also invited Princess Baocheng and his second daughter-in-law Tang Feiyan to the palace to liven up the party.

Having not seen her husband for many days, Tang Feiyan dressed extremely gorgeously in a pink dress with flowers, and was as delicate as a peach or plum blossom in spring.

Queen Jiang smiled and joked: "Do you miss Jingchen?"

Tang Feiyan blushed but did not deny it.

Lu Yu and Lu Zhen were very excited when they knew their parents were on their way home. They held their grandmother's hand and asked, "How long will it take? Why haven't they arrived yet?" During this period, the two children lived in Kunning Palace and became much closer to Queen Jiang.

Innocent and romantic children make people happy even if they quarrel occasionally. Queen Jiang feels that she has become a few years younger recently.

"It's coming soon, it's coming soon, just be patient," she put a pearl flower on her granddaughter's head and called Lu Jingrui, "You play with Er for a while, the child can't sit still."

Lu Jingrui agreed.

Princess Baocheng also arrived at Kunning Palace at this time.

"Aunt," Tang Feiyan's eyes lit up and she stepped forward to greet me with a smile, "You have become more and more beautiful since you moved to the Princess's Mansion!"

Unexpectedly, Princess Baocheng responded indifferently and passed by her.

Tang Feiyan froze there, at a loss as to what to do.

Her second nephew and niece-in-law both like to flatter her. Princess Baocheng used to enjoy it, but after experiencing the Jiang Xian incident, her mind changed. Now she feels sick when she sees such flattery.

Princess Baocheng bowed to Queen Jiang and said, "Sister-in-law, you look well."

"Thank you, Er'er, Zhen'er," Queen Jiang looked at her, "How are you doing recently? Are you used to living alone in the princess's mansion?"

Queen Jiang was very surprised about her divorce from Jiang Xian, but she also admired Princess Baocheng's decisiveness.

She knows best how painful it is for a couple without love to live together.

"It's so comfortable," Princess Baocheng smiled brightly, "It's all thanks to my brother, otherwise how could I live in such a house?" The princess's mansion given by her brother was the Prince of Yan's Mansion during the reign of Emperor Renzong. It was much more spacious and exquisite than the Marquis of Xuanning's Mansion.

While the two were talking, they heard the palace maid report that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's carriage had entered the palace.

The two brothers and Chu Yin went to the Qianqing Palace first.

Lu Jingzhuo reported to his father the sowing situation in the six major counties. Although Emperor Jianxing had known about it in advance, he still listened very carefully. When Lu Jingzhuo talked about the other two counties, he asked Lu Jingchen to come and report.

Emperor Jianxing's smile deepened a little.

Although he kept his second son in the capital and did not send him to a fiefdom, he did not want to see the brothers quarreling. This showed Lu Jingzhuo's broad mind. This time, his eldest son naturally did not disappoint him, and his second son was also capable of taking on the important responsibility. Emperor Jianxing was very happy and immediately rewarded his two sons.

"Let's go, I'll celebrate your success!" Emperor Jianxing waved his hand, stood up and walked towards the palace gate.

He paused halfway and looked at his eldest daughter-in-law who had remained silent: "Ayin, you performed well, but I won't reward you."

Chu Yin bowed and said, "It is an honor for my daughter-in-law to be praised by my father."

Emperor Jianxing smiled and strode out.

The other three followed closely behind.

Tang Feiyan was the younger generation and was waiting outside the gate with Lu Jingrui. When she saw a group of people, she ran over quickly, bowed to Emperor Jianxing and Lu Jingzhuo and his wife in turn, and then threw herself into her husband's arms.

Lu Jingchen coughed lightly but did not dodge. He whispered, "You look terrible."

In his heart, he was happy that his wife missed him so much, but he only scolded her because of the presence of others.

Tang Feiyan did not let go and still held his waist tightly.

This is how it should be.

Chu Yin glanced at Lu Jingzhuo.

Unfortunately, he didn't like her, so when she came back from Wenshu Temple, she pretended to be dignified. Needless to say, he didn't even show any expression of missing her. Look at his second brother and his wife.

Feeling her gaze, Lu Jingzhuo also looked towards her.

Chu Yin turned her head away again.

Tang Feiyan said aggrievedly: "When you are not here, people always bully me."

"Who?"

"My mother, and..." Tang Feiyan whispered, "and my aunt. I didn't do anything just now, but my aunt gave me a cold face. I can't figure out when I offended her!"

Lu Jingchen frowned: "You really didn't do anything?"

"No, you don't believe me?" Tang Feiyan was annoyed. "I stayed at home every day and didn't go anywhere. What can I do? But my aunt got divorced a few days ago and moved into the princess's mansion."

The sound was quite loud and reached the front.

Chu Yin said to Lu Jingzhuo in surprise, "Your Highness, did you hear that? My aunt has already divorced."

"Well, not surprising."

"That's right." Princess Baocheng had her father-in-law's support, so divorce was really no big deal. She just didn't expect it to happen so soon.

"Brother and sister-in-law, not long after you left, the emperor ordered aunt and uncle to divorce. If uncle hadn't delayed the divorce for a few days, it would have been even faster," Lu Jingrui told them in detail when he saw them talking about this matter. He then looked at Lu Jingzhuo and said, "Brother has lost some weight, but that's normal. He got everything done in just half a month. I guess he didn't have any rest, right?"

"The main reason is that we are worried that it will affect the sowing, so we want to make a quick decision."

"Only my eldest brother has the ability to do this. No wonder my father sent me to supervise."

Obviously he and his second brother were sent, leaving only Lu Jingrui.

Lu Jingzhuo reached out and patted his shoulder to comfort him.

When the group walked into the house, the two children saw their father and mother and ran up to them, stretching out their arms to hug them.

Lu Jingzhuo and Chu Yin each held one and went to pay their respects to Queen Jiang and Princess Baocheng.

"Er'er, has Zhen'er caused any trouble to our mother?" Chu Yin asked.

"No, they are so well behaved, where does the trouble come from?"

Hearing his wife's words, Emperor Jianxing recalled the last time he spent an hour in the jade carriage with his two children. He suddenly felt the difference between boys and girls. No matter how cute the children were, they were indeed very troublesome.

"Mom won't go out now that she's back, right?" Lu Zhen asked.

"Well, I won't be going out recently," Chu Yin lowered her head and kissed her cheek, "Mom brought you gifts, I'll show them to you when I get back."

"OK!"

However, Lu Wei was asking about his father riding a big horse; that was what he was thinking about.

Lu Jingzhuo promised to take him for a ride the next day, and then suddenly asked Chu Yin: "Can you see the change?"

Chu Yin: “…”

I really can't tell.

Is half a month really so short?

She insisted: "It's still a little high, just this much." She made a gesture with her thumb and index finger.

There is a kind of stubborn cuteness.

Lu Jingzhuo curled his lips but did not expose her.

Queen Jiang ordered the palace maids to serve the meal.

Lu Jingchen smiled and said to Princess Baocheng: "Aunt, I just heard about you. How are you doing recently? If there is anything I can do for you, please let me know."

Princess Baocheng said calmly: "I need your help when I have something to do. Jingchen, just take care of your own affairs."

Compared with before, the attitude is completely different.

Tang Feiyan pulled his sleeve from behind: "Really? I didn't lie to you, did I?"

Lu Jingchen groaned: "Yes, you didn't lie to me."

But why? It was fine before.

No, before my aunt got divorced, he went to the Marquis Xuanning's mansion but was turned away. Maybe from then on, my aunt started to dislike them.

Lu Jingchen frowned.

"Could it be..." Tang Feiyan looked at Lu Jingzhuo and his wife.

She suspected that the two men had resorted to some tricks.

"Impossible," Lu Jingchen whispered, "I made this achievement because of my elder brother." Although Lu Jingzhuo also had his own purpose, the credit was given to him, and Chu Yin would not do anything to sow discord. "My elder sister-in-law reminded me to bring you a gift, and even selected it herself." He waved his hand and asked Xinshi to bring the jade carving to his wife. "Take a look, do you like it?"

Tang Feiyan's eyes widened: "Really?"

How could Chu Yin do such a thing?

"Why would I lie to you? Ask anyone you want."

Tang Feiyan stopped talking and just stared at the jade carving.

The fish was plump and cute in shape, with a lucky charm on its back, which was exactly what she liked.

"Okay, I believe you."

"So don't go against your sister-in-law anymore, understand?"

Her mother had warned her before, and seeing her husband's extremely serious expression, Tang Feiyan nodded obediently.

When all the dishes were served, Emperor Jianxing took his seat first.

The delicious food smells delicious and everyone is talking and laughing happily.

After dinner, Princess Baocheng said to Lu Jingzhuo, "Next time I will ask my brother to let you take Ayin out of the palace. I have moved to a new house, and I should invite you guys to come and visit me." It was her nephew who reminded her last time, and she hadn't thanked him yet.

Lu Jingzhuo was very surprised: "Okay, thank you for your help, auntie."

Chu Yin was asking about Lu Jingrui's injury: "Third brother, how was the treatment that Ma Yuanzheng gave you?"

It's really unbearable that the sister-in-law cares about him as soon as she comes back.

Lu Jingrui said, "Dean Ma said we could try acupuncture, but it may not be very effective."

"Even if there's a one in a thousand chance, you have to give it a try," Chu Yin said earnestly, "Third brother, you're still young, you can't give up so easily. It's really heartbreaking for you to do that."

Heartbroken?

Lu Jingrui glanced at Chu Yin, whose eyebrows were gentle, and he really couldn't guess what she was thinking. He just said tactfully: "Sister-in-law, I'm used to using my left hand. There's no need to use my right hand."

He just wanted to keep his right hand "useless" so that he could show it in front of Lu Jingzhuo and his mother-in-law.

Chu Yin sneered in her heart, but her tone remained gentle: "Third brother, can you tell me the reason? I really don't understand... I am weak and have a poor foundation. At first, I couldn't practice the exercises, but I didn't give up. Later, I learned to ride a horse. I won't hide it from you. I couldn't bear it after riding for a while, but I still didn't give up. Third brother, you are only seventeen years old, why do you have to make yourself a useless person?"

No one had ever told him that.

When he was injured, Queen Jiang invited many doctors, but after the treatment, he pretended that he could not be cured, so Queen Jiang gave up and just treated him more kindly. The same was true for Lu Jingzhuo. They didn't let him try again.

If you think about it carefully, you are just treating him as a "useless person" and just plan to take better care of him in the future.

But my sister-in-law didn't.

She would encourage him and want him to become a healthy person.

Lu Jingrui felt complicated for a moment.

After a while, he said, "Sister-in-law is right. I will ask Ma Yuanzheng to give me acupuncture tomorrow."

Chu Yin was very pleased: "As long as you are willing to listen, that's fine."

It was unknown what the two men were talking about. Lu Jingzhuo looked at them with a puzzled look, but soon continued to talk to his father about those county magistrates.

This phenomenon is not uncommon. Emperor Jianxing pondered: "Although the imperial examination system has its shortcomings, there is no better way to select talents. We can only strengthen the examination and assessment."

Yes, no one is perfect, and the same goes for the system. Sometimes we cannot be too demanding, and Lu Jingzhuo understands this.

It was already the hour of Xu when we returned to the East Palace.

In the past, the two children would have fallen asleep long ago, but today they were very excited to reunite with their parents and refused to leave.

Chu Yin took out the gift and showed it to them.

"This shuttlecock is for you, Zhen'er. And this clay doll, isn't it cute?" The clay dolls were bought in the county town later. The craftsman sculpted the little girls into lifelike, lively and interesting shapes.

Lu Zhen nodded: "They all look good!"

Chu Yin gave Lu Wei another gift, which also contained clay figurines, but they were horses.

The two children started playing immediately.

Because it was a shuttlecock given by her mother, Lu Zhen did not let the palace maids kick it. She kicked it for fun herself. However, it fell after only two kicks. She pouted angrily and said, "It's so difficult, so difficult!"

Chu Yin comforted him, "You are still young, you will be able to play in two years."

"Can mother kick?" she asked with her head tilted. She had only seen palace maids kicking and was curious whether her mother could do it.

"Yes." Which girl hasn't played this game when she was young?

Chu Yin bent down and lifted the hem of her skirt, holding it with her left hand, revealing the apricot silk pants underneath.

She throws the shuttlecock with her right hand, bends her right leg, catches it accurately with her embroidered shoes, and then uses a little more force to kick it back into the air.

"Wow," Lu Zhen exclaimed, "Mom is amazing!"

After being praised by his daughter, Chu Yin became even more interested and kicked the shuttlecock so that it flew up and down in the air like the long petals of an autumn chrysanthemum.

The golden silk lanterns and earrings beside my ears kept shaking.

Lu Jingzhuo admired her while accompanying his son. His eyes swept across her loosened hair, her raised mouth, her nimble legs, and finally stopped at a place that was extremely full and trembling up and down.

His Adam's apple moved, and he handed his son to Xiaodou: "It's getting late, take him to rest."

Lu Yu refused: "I'm not sleepy, Daddy!"

Lu Jingzhuo ignored him, walked over, grabbed the shuttlecock in mid-air, and placed it on the table: "It's the hour of the night."

Chu Yin: “…”

I've just kicked twenty-eight in a row, only two away to thirty!

What's wrong with waiting a little longer?

Do I have to go to bed at 10:00 p.m. on time?