Chapter 14 The Prince Who Failed to Revolt
This palace complex captivates the eye with its unique layout and grandeur. The main palace stands in the foreground, forming a perfect square. Its grand scale, its walls constructed of solid stone and clad in fine white marble, creates a solemn and sacred presence. The palace's roof, clad in deep blue glazed tiles, shimmers captivatingly in the sunlight, seemingly blending seamlessly with the blue sky.
The palace's facade features broad stone steps, flanked by majestic stone lions, their piercing gazes guarding this sacred structure. The palace's gates, tightly closed, are intricately carved with exquisite patterns, each stroke revealing the craftsman's exquisite craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail.
Passing through the main palace, the view descends upon the smaller residences and palaces behind. These smaller residences are equally exquisite and elegant, sharing the same architectural style as the main palace but emphasizing greater privacy and comfort.
The ground of Shouyin Palace is made entirely of large bluestones, and its biggest feature is that there is no green at all. There is not a single tree or flower pot, not even a blade of grass.
Shouyin Palace has to be mopped and cleaned every day. Looking at the stone lions, a thousand thoughts ran through her mind. Why are these two stone lions so clean? Does she have to wipe the stone lions every day?
Why does the wall need to be made of white marble? It's covered in dust and you can tell at a glance that she hasn't cleaned it. Can't it be blue brick color?
Zhang Xiaojia calculated the area and found that after cleaning every day, there would be no more space left in one day.
【Jia Jia, what's wrong! 】
"This palace is magnificent! It's even more magnificent than the Queen Mother's palace, but these are the places I have to clean. When I think of this, I want to live in the maid's yard."
[Jia Jia, I'm ready. I'll clean up.]
"Don't promise me anything, Brother He. When you wake up, you will join the mausoleum guards. The prince is responsible for maintaining peace and order in the mausoleum and ensuring that the resting place of our ancestors is not disturbed."
【I'm sorry, you suffered because of me.】
"What nonsense are you talking about? I clean once every five days anyway. I don't clean every day!"
Zhang Xiaojia pushed He Fei back to the back hall and looked at the steamed buns in the yard. She sliced them and dried them in the air so that they could be preserved for a long time.
He Fei wanted to talk to Jia Jia anytime and anywhere, so he used his points to buy the enhanced and advanced versions of soul communication. 0003 saw that the stingy man spent his points like water, so would getting married mean he would go bankrupt?
Zhang Xiaojia now takes He Fei's pulse every hour to see He Fei's body functions in each time period.
[Jia Jia, is there a situation you haven't tried?]
Zhang Xiaojia quickly denied, "Impossible! I stayed up all night taking your pulse. I even took your pulse before and after meals, and before and after you went to the toilet. What else is there?"
[Before and after Xiao Hefei raised his head and released the weapon, he did not take the pulse.]
Zhang Xiaojia stared at He Fei. Is this a lie to her to make her feel good?!
He Fei's heart was beating fast. Jia Jia had refused to let him do this for the past few days. He was really proposing it. It wasn't a lie.
At night, when Jia Jia was sleeping, after making little He Fei feel comfortable, she took He Fei's pulse. She didn't know if it was her illusion, but He Fei's pulse fluctuated a little.
"How do you feel now?"
【I want you~I want you so much】
The veins on Zhang Xiaojia’s forehead were about to burst, this horny guy.
Zhang Xiaojia pinched his waist hard
[Shh~ It hurts, honey, please be gentle, it hurts.]
The patient can feel the pain, "He Fei, are you hungry?"
【I haven't been hungry, so I'm not sure.】
"Skip two meals tomorrow and see if you feel hungry."
He Fei tried to say, "Okay, can we do an experiment? We need more data. It's okay for me to be hungry. Jia Jia, look, my little He Fei can also do experiments afterwards. Do you want to try it a couple more times?"
Zhang Xiaojia thought about the data and quickly agreed.
0003 Seeing He Fei being so shameless, I really don’t have the face to look at him. How shameless must he be to say such words! It’s the human body’s instinctive reaction.
Zhang Xiaojia woke up and looked at the continuous drizzle outside the window. Then he stood up and walked into the rain, looking up at the sky, estimating that the rain would soon stop.
She felt a little lazy, so she simply washed herself with the clear well water, and also prepared the same well water for He Fei.
After everything was taken care of, she turned around to get breakfast, but saw Fuxi.
"My Lady, everything you need is ready. The third princess has arrived, and I'm worried that she will cause trouble for you. How about I try to deliver the things to you?" Fuxi said respectfully.
Zhang Xiaojia shook her head gently and said, "No need. I want to go out for a walk too. Do me a favor and spread a rumor in this town and even in the capital these few days, saying that during the inspection on the 16th day of the first lunar month, that hungry and lustful man made cruel threats against me. Try to make the rumor as disgusting as possible, and don't worry about this county lady's reputation."
Upon hearing this, Fuxi was stunned for a moment and instinctively wanted to refuse.
Seeing this, Zhang Xiaojia quickly explained, "If you hadn't spread this rumor, on the sixteenth day of the lunar month, I would have been bullied by that bastard. By then, you wouldn't have had enough heads to chop off. Only by making this matter a hot topic will the Second Imperial Uncle send someone. Only then will I have a chance of turning things around."
"I understand, my lady, I will take my leave now." Fuxi suddenly realized and bowed and left.
When the rain finally stopped and the sky turned a pale blue, Zhang Xiaojia decided to use the rainwater to clean the palace. She held a simple mop she had just made, which she had cleverly woven from old cloth strips and bamboo poles.
She started with the outer wall of the magnificent front hall, and took advantage of the recent rain to carefully wipe the wall, as if brushing away the dust of time from this ancient palace.
Watching the sunlight occasionally penetrate the clouds and sprinkle on the wet walls, reflecting a soft and warm luster.
Zhang Xiaojia moved on to the palace railings, where the intricately carved balustrades gradually regained their former splendor under her mop. She meticulously wiped every carving, every corner, leaving no detail untouched. Under her care, the stone lions also appeared more majestic and vivid, as if guarding this pure land.
She took the mop and began to clean the entire yard, from the corners to the central avenue, mopping every inch of the ground carefully.
Zhang Xiaojia stepped into the palace. Though the furniture here was sparse, each piece looked simple and dignified. She wiped the floor carefully, fearing she might damage the precious objects. Over time, thanks to her efforts, the former palace had been renovated, exuding a fresh and tranquil atmosphere.
She would lock up the front hall and clean it in ten days.
At this time, Zhang Xiaojia was already exhausted and sweating, and his stomach began to rumble.
She looked up at the sky and couldn't help but wonder, "Why did the emperor give me such a big palace? I've been cleaning for two and a half hours. Is he taking this opportunity to get revenge on me?"
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