Yuan Yao feigned surprise: "Lord Zheng, what's wrong?"
"I..." Zheng Kuo's fingers trembled slightly: "The tea was too hot, I didn't hold it properly..."
His hands were rough and thick-skinned.
Scalding water is just an excuse.
However, he felt guilty and dared not say it.
Danqing glanced at Zheng Kuo with concern before discreetly averting her gaze and lowering her eyes.
Yuan Yao looked at it and thought to herself: Sure enough.
Danqing was indeed interested in Zheng Kuo.
Last year on Qixi Festival, Danqing made a wish on a river lantern in Tongcheng.
The single character "郑" (Zheng) kept Yuan Yao guessing for a long time.
Danqing was over twenty years old, which was quite old in ancient times when women married at fifteen or sixteen.
As the young mistress of Danqing, Yuan Yao was still very worried about her marriage...
After today's test, she has a better understanding of the situation!
Yuan Yao beckoned: "Jing'er, go get a piece of ice and apply it to Lord Zheng's face."
“No need to trouble yourself, I’m tough and have no burns.” Zheng Kuo stood up and said, “Your Highness, Princess, I still have matters to attend to at the Ministry of Justice, I’ll head back now.”
As he spoke, he turned to leave.
Danqing's head drooped even lower.
Upon seeing this, Yuan Yao raised an eyebrow.
Minister of Justice, are you trying to evade responsibility?
I heard that his wife passed away many years ago, and he only had one son, Zheng Yihe.
Could it be...
Is Zheng Kuo worried about his son?
For Danqing's sake, Yuan Yao said, "Father, shall I go and see Lord Zheng off?"
After saying that, he stood up.
Zheng Kuo glanced at her and said, "Thank you for your trouble, Princess."
"Hey..." Ye Changyou said, holding a cup of winter plum blossom tea, "I'm still here, why are you running away? Do you have a problem with me?"
Yuan Yao gave him a disdainful look: "If you stop referring to yourself as '朕' (Zhen, the imperial imperial title) in front of me in the future, I might have fewer complaints about you."
After saying that, Yuan Yao lifted her foot and walked out of the hall.
Zheng Kuo followed behind.
The two of them left the side hall.
The palace servants who were supposed to come along were also ordered by Yuan Yao to follow at a distance.
Upon reaching a garden, Yuan Yao stopped and looked at Zheng Kuo: "Lord Zheng, may I ask you something?"
Zheng Kuo said, "Please, Princess."
Yuan Yao nodded before asking, "What does Lord Zheng think of Danqing?"
Danqing (a type of Chinese painting)?
Zheng Kuo almost bit his tongue.
He looked at the sweet and gentle young princess and replied, "Miss Danqing... is very good."
How good?
Yuan Yao smiled: "How so?"
“This…” Zheng Kuo really bit his tongue.
He was a rough, uncultured man who had been a widower for many years. In recent years, he had been busy with government affairs, leaving early and returning late. There wasn't even a maid in his household, let alone any other women...
Asking him to praise a woman is truly putting him in a difficult position.
After racking his brains, Zheng Kuocai said, "Miss Danqing...is very beautiful."
puff……
Yuan Yao laughed out loud.
This Minister of Justice is so honest and lovable!
A true straight man!
Yuan Yao suppressed a laugh and said, "Danqing is not only beautiful, she is also considerate, gentle, virtuous, and skillful..."
And, a lot of people really like her!
Inside the palace, she was a respected head maid, and outside the palace, many people also admired her…
Even the cold-blooded bodyguards are fond of her!
The guards: "..."
They're so passionate, okay?
Who is the cold-blooded one?
All eyes were drawn to one place.
Po Yue: "..."
That's going too far!
Po Yue coldly looked at the little dumpling in the garden.
Yuan Yao shivered inexplicably.
She opened her eyes wide and looked around.
Zheng Kuo followed her gaze and looked around, then asked, "What's wrong, Princess?"
"It's nothing." Yuan Yao shook her head and looked at Zheng Kuo: "Where were we?"
“The cold-blooded guard also likes Miss Danqing very much…” Zheng Kuo said, his voice piercing his heart.
Oh!
Yuan Yao nodded, pulled her cloak tighter around herself, and continued, "In the Dark Guard Camp, there are quite a few Dark Guards, all around the same age as Danqing..."
I thought to myself, "Maybe I should marry Danqing to one of my bodyguards!"
"That's not appropriate!" Zheng Kuo's face darkened.
"Huh?" Yuan Yao asked curiously, "Why?"
Zheng Kuo clenched his hand hanging under his robe and said earnestly, "The secret guards are good, but they live a life of licking blood off the edge of a knife."
"Danqing, you shouldn't have to suffer this injustice..."
“That’s what I think too! It seems that you and Yao’er are on the same page!” Yuan Yao nodded.
The guards: "..."
very nice!
They don't deserve to be married!
Yuan Yao smiled and looked at Zheng Kuo: "Lord Zheng, you have been an official for many years and have a keen eye for talent. In your opinion, is there any official in the court who would be suitable to be Danqing's husband?"
Zheng Kuo: "..."
Zheng Kuo lowered his eyes and said, "The officials I know all have families."
"Really?" Yuan Yao asked with a regretful expression. "Then, does Your Excellency have any relatives who are unmarried, from good families, and of good character?"
“No…” Zheng Kuo replied.
"That's such a shame!" Yuan Yao said in a childish voice. "Never mind, I won't trouble you, sir! It seems I should just marry Danqing to Canfeng or Poyue!"
Anyway, they're all people close to me, I know them inside and out!
Remnant Wind: "..."
Po Yue: "..."
The two hid in the shadows, glaring at each other.
Zheng Kuo could no longer contain himself: "Princess..."
"Hmm?" Yuan Yao obediently looked up at him: "Lord Zheng, are you going to get busy?"
If you're busy, you should go back to the Ministry of Justice first!
"Your humble servant..." Zheng Kuo gritted his teeth, "Your humble servant has something to say."
Upon hearing this, Yuan Yao deliberately yawned: "If you have something to say, sir, let's talk about it another day. Yao'er is sleepy."
After saying that, she wrapped her small cloak tighter and headed back to the Moonflower Palace.
"Princess! Wait!" Zheng Kuo exclaimed anxiously.
He knew that the young princess was too young, and that mentioning painting to him was probably just a whim.
But what if, in a moment of impulsiveness, the young princess goes to the Grand Eunuch, or even the Emperor, and promises Danqing to someone else?
It's not impossible!
For example, Yu'er from Qianhua Palace...
Zheng Kuo gritted his chin and cupped his hands to Yuan Yao: "Princess, I am a rough man, so please speak frankly."
"Please speak, sir." Yuan Yao nodded.
Zheng Kuo's face was dark red: "This humble official...this humble official has been fond of Miss Danqing for a long time..."
"And then?" Yuan Yao blinked.
Zheng Kuo gritted his teeth and said, "But I'm a widower!"
puff……
Yuan Yao followed up on his words and asked, "Is Your Excellency worried that Danqing will look down on you?"
“That’s one reason,” Zheng Kuo replied. “Secondly, I have a son. I’m afraid he won’t accept my remarriage, and… I’m also worried that it will be unfair to Miss Danqing…”
I see!
Yuan Yao looked at Zheng Kuo: "Lord Zheng, do you believe Yao'er?"
Upon hearing this, Zheng Kuo frowned slightly, somewhat puzzled: "What does the princess mean..."
Yuan Yao said earnestly, "I can help you."
"Help me?" Zheng Kuo hesitated.
Yuan Yao said, "I'll go and speak to Young Master Zheng on his behalf!"
Zheng Yihe is a really good person; I don't think he'll break up a couple in love!
Zheng Kuo still hesitated: "But..."
Yuan Yao waved her small hand to stop him, saying, "Lord Zheng, just give me a straight answer: do you have feelings for Danqing?"
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