What can we do? He absolutely cannot allow it.
She pretended not to hear him and said, "Let go, my arm is numb."
Yinzhen pretended not to notice her thoughts, not wanting to push her too far. He gently kissed her forehead, then lifted the covers and got out of bed.
It was already broad daylight outside. There was something important to do today. Yi'er said they could use a metal compass to locate the copper mine. (Inspired by observing the desert landscape; purely fictional.)
The method is strange, but it's worth a try.
"It's too cold. You stay in the courtyard. Your Highness and the Thirteenth Prince will go for a walk nearby. If you need anything, just tell the servants to buy it." Yinzhen instructed her as he washed up.
Nan Yi pouted. Who knows how many people would be sent to monitor her? It would be so boring. "No need. I'll go with you. I can protect you and prevent anyone from making a move on you."
Another wave of assassins attacked last night, and the guards couldn't withstand it. She wasn't worried about him; he was going to be the emperor, so he wouldn't die anytime soon.
She worried that if he assigned her his personal guards because of her, but something happened to him, causing the future emperor to die prematurely, then she would be in deep trouble.
Yinzhen thought about it for a moment. He had his own considerations, so he didn't refuse and said, "Alright, wear more clothes."
They were on official business and didn't bring any servants. She was the only woman in the courtyard. The water was fetched by the guards. When Yinzhen was away, he was very efficient at doing things himself.
When it was Nan Yi's turn, she didn't care about her clothes and her long hair was casually tied back. The Fourth Master couldn't stand her ruining herself like that.
When it was inconvenient for her to be a woman while on business, Yinzhen found her a set of men's clothing, and he also personally tied her up her hair with round sideburns.
After combing her hair, the Fourth Master broke out in a sweat. This was hardly a concubine; even raising a daughter wasn't this troublesome.
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