Donghui has been serving me since I came home at the age of 7. Baixia was one of the two female physicians my grandmother gave me before. Because she was quite clever, she was brought into the palace.
Both Chunfen and Qiufen came to serve me after the imperial concubine selection. They were both born into the household, and their parents also became my attendants, assisting in managing their dowries outside the palace.
Chunfen is the daughter of my wet nurse. My grandfather dealt with the wet nurses who breastfed me when I was young, fearing they would reveal my unusual condition. That's the way of the world; without power, you can only be slaughtered.
While I was bathing at the Spring Equinox, Bai Xia and the two nannies began inspecting the bridal chamber, checking for any possible illicit drugs. They found two places where this was done. One was two flowerpots in the room, containing orchids with aphrodisiac drugs that would release their effects when heated; these were conveniently located near the charcoal brazier in the bridal chamber. The other place was the bed curtains; the curtains intended for future generations of children had been smeared with a drug that would cause infertility.
Bai Xia later reported to me that the nanny had moved the flowers and the charcoal brazier, and opened the windows to ventilate the room. The curtains had also been replaced. Qiu Fen and the nanny have already gone to investigate.
"Thank you for your hard work. These two silver bracelets are for the two nannies, these two silver hairpins are for you and Donghui each, and these two pairs of silver earrings are for Chunfen and Qiufen. Go and distribute them."
These pieces of jewelry were made by my mother at her family's shop, Wanbaohang, specifically for rewarding the servants. She gave them a whole large box.
The pair of silver bracelets weighs a full four ounces and features a design symbolizing good fortune and prosperity. They are suitable for everyday wear or as a gift.
The hairpins are carved with plum blossoms on one side and lotus flowers on the other. The carvings are exquisite, and they are both flowers that the two maids like. They are also quite heavy, each weighing more than two ounces.
The earrings are made of plain silver, which is perfect for girls of this age.
When the eldest prince, Yinzhi, entered, he saw a picture of a beautiful woman emerging from a bath. I was wearing my undergarments and had no makeup on. Donghui was drying her hair behind me, looking lazy and relaxed.
"Master"
Yinzhi pressed down on my shoulder to prevent me from getting up to bow, and took the cloth from Donghui's hand to personally wipe my hair.
My hair is as black and shiny as if it had been dyed with ink, thick and dense.
"The color of the princess's hair is so beautiful; it's smooth and shiny even without any hair oil."
I did not refuse Yinzhi's offer to dry my hair, nor did I feign modesty: "This servant's hair is like my mother's, thick and black."
Yinzhi looked at my slightly flushed face, while his wife looked at him with bright, sparkling eyes.
“We are husband and wife, and we don’t need to call each other servants in the bedroom.”
"Okay, I'll do as you say, sir." My smile widened.
"Has the Princess Consort not yet told the Master her maiden name?"
"My name is Hezhuo."
“Hezhuo,” Yinzhi chewed on the word.
The name is excellent, and the princess is beautiful, perfectly matching the name.
"Master,"
My face flushed even more, and I was too shy to look Yinzhi in the eye.
Those eyes were fixed on you, a wolf-like gaze.
Their gaze was so unrestrained that I felt like a piece of meat on a chopping board.
"Would He Zhuo be willing to serve you while you bathe? Hmm?"
Before I could respond, she carried me into the back room in her arms, where the nanny had already refilled the bathtub.
Yinzhi did not allow any maids to come in and serve me. After I was washed, he picked me up and threw me onto the bed, then lowered the bed curtains.
Poor me, a modern-day veteran driver, has spent hundreds of years cultivating in the cultivation world and has never been close to any men, nor has I ever thought of finding a Daoist partner.
Under Yinzhi's intense gaze, I'm actually a little nervous now.
Yinzhi gently yet firmly lifted my chin, forcing me to meet his gaze. I could feel his warm breath. My slight nervousness dissipated. What was there to be afraid of? Don't be a coward.
She took the initiative to wrap her jade-like arm around Yinzhi's neck and offered her fragrant lips. A look of surprise flashed in Yinzhi's eyes. His wife was beautiful and charming, and it would be even better if she were knowledgeable and sensible in bed.
I've struck gold!
After the wedding ceremony, a pair of red candles burned until dawn.
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