However, after Zhao Huan learned about the situation, he immediately opened Zheng Qingyun's door.
I thought Zheng Qingyun would be very aggrieved, but the scene in front of him shocked Zhao Huan.
Zheng Qingyun, who was being grounded, not only did not suffer at all, but was lying comfortably on a wicker chair with fresh and sweet fruits beside him. Behind him stood Xiaoxia, rubbing her shoulders.
Zhao Huan was stunned at the door, sighing in his heart, isn't this kind of life where he has clothes to put on, hands for food to open, and a life of eating and waiting to die, isn't it exactly what he has dreamed of?
Seeing Zhao Huan suddenly appear, Zheng Qingyun was startled. He quickly sat up and hid his two exposed slender feet under the hem of his skirt.
This move was not to guard against Zhao Huan, but because he was worried that if his servants saw him, he would inevitably be punished by Zhu Lian again.
"My lord, why are you here?"
Seeing Zheng Qingyun's shy look, Zhao Huan couldn't help but laugh: "This is my palace, why can't I come?"
Zheng Qingyun's face turned even redder: "Your Majesty... Your Majesty, you have misunderstood what I mean."
"Since leaving the Zhu family, the prince has been busy with official duties and has never been to the slave's room again. When he came back suddenly, the slave's family was caught off guard."
During this period, Zhao Huan, who had been worrying about the war in Yizhou, was indeed very busy. Even when he returned to the inner house, he fell asleep.
Even being a prince is so hard. If he really inherits the throne in the future, the previous dynasty and the harem are far apart. If he wants to meet his beloved concubines, wouldn't it be as difficult as climbing to the sky?
This is another important reason why Zhao Huan resisted the position of crown prince.
Zheng Qingyun's cheeks were red with embarrassment and she lowered her head in embarrassment. She came from a small place, and the atmosphere in her hometown was far less open than in Bianjing.
That is to say, I could relax in my own room, but I was caught by Zhao Huan who suddenly broke in.
Although the two of them had already made a private marriage, they had not performed the "couple's ceremony" after all. Zhao Huan saw parts of his body, even just a pair of jade feet, which made Zheng Qingyun blush.
Zhao Huan's insight was so sharp that he saw a touch of red on the side of Zheng Qingyun's feet at a glance.
Before Zheng Qingyun could react, Zhao Huan had already knelt down on one knee, grabbed Zheng Qingyun's ankle with his left hand, and supported the sole of his foot with his right hand, observing carefully.
Zhao Huan was used to being free and easy, so naturally he thought it was nothing, but for Zheng Qingyun, this move was so shocking!
"ah?!"
"My lord, what are you doing? Don't try to destroy the slave family."
Zheng Qingyun wanted to get up, but Zhao Huan just grabbed her feet and lifted her up. Zheng Qingyun lost her center of gravity and lay back on the wicker chair.
"Why are you panicking? I'm just checking your feet, I'm not trying to eat you."
Zhao Huan ignored Zheng Qingyun, who was flushed and tense. After careful observation, he found that Zheng Qingyun's feet were completely red.
"Since the shoes don't fit your feet, let's get a new pair. Although the palace has a lot of money to spend now, it's not like they can't even afford a new pair of shoes."
"Xiaoxia, you are the servant of the inner house, why can't you even serve the concubine well?"
Faced with Zhao Huan's reprimand, Xiao Xia looked aggrieved.
"You can't blame me for this. These shoes are uncomfortable to wear. They are a tool for the concubine to learn how to behave."
"And it was brought back from the Zhu family by Her Royal Highness the Princess."
"Before the princess married into the palace, she suffered a lot for wearing it."
Of course Zhao Huan knew that Zhu Lian was also doing good for Zheng Qingyun. He hoped that Zheng Qingyun could show the attitude that a concubine should have, and that she would not be criticized if she married officially in the future.
After all, the concubine represents more than just herself. If something goes wrong, the Ministry of Rites may not directly trouble the concubine, but it will definitely refer to Zhao Huan's book.
But looking at Zheng Qingyun's flawless white feet, which were rubbed all red, Zhao Huan couldn't help but feel distressed.
"It's okay if you don't learn these rules."
"From now on, the princess will be the one to attend all formal occasions. The concubine just needs to live a more comfortable life."
Zhu Lian's majesty and dignity were innate and could not be learned by diligent study.
Moreover, Zhu Lian had suffered so much, and Zhao Huan was already distressed. He did not want Zheng Qingyun to suffer all these hardships again.
Seeing Zhao Huan caring so much about him, Zheng Qingyun was instantly surrounded by happiness.
However, the sole of his foot was held in Zhao Huan's hand, and in front of Xiao Xia, Zheng Qingyun couldn't help but breathe quickly.
"Your Majesty... Your Majesty's kindness to your family will be remembered by your family."
"But my sister is also doing it for the slave family's benefit. The slave family doesn't want to disappoint my sister."
"Although with the protection of the prince, the bad guys in the city dare not do anything to the slave family, but they are always unforgiving. Even if they dare not discuss it in person, they will continue to criticize it in private."
"The slave family was once a slave and a prostitute. This is a fact that can never be changed. I don't know how many people call the slave family a bitch behind my back. The slave family actually knows it in their heart."
"My sister is so strict with the slave family because she hopes that the slave family can get rid of the filth of the past, raise their heads, and live upright lives."
Zheng Qingyun not only knew about Zhu Lian's hard work, but was also grateful, and Zhao Huan was also quite pleased.
But Zhao Huan still had to say some things to save this girl from taking detours.
"You will never become the second Zhu Lian, do you know that?"
Zheng Qingyun nodded vigorously: "The Nu family knows, and... the Nu family also knows that the prince does not want the Nu family to become the second sister at all."
"Your Majesty just wants me to be myself."
Since Zheng Qingyun knows everything, there is no need for Zhao Huan to waste his words anymore.
Xiao Xia on the side pouted, unhappy.
"Your Majesty cares so much for your concubine, why don't you try to coax her?"
"The princess has been thinking about everything all day long. The inner house is so well-kept. Isn't it because she has endured hardship and sweated a lot?"
"Even the slave can't stand it anymore."
Unexpectedly, a mere maid would dare to scold Zhao Huan. What a rebellion!
Zhao Huan rolled his eyes at Xiao Xia and said angrily: "What do you know? I am planning a big move!"
ha?
Xiaoxia was confused: "What is the ultimate move?"
Zhao Huan's face was immediately full of expectations: "Anyway, we'll find out tonight. You little girl, don't ask around about adults' affairs, lest you tarnish your pure and flawless heart."
Hearing this, Xiaoxia immediately understood something and immediately started to smile wildly.
"I see!"
"Hehehe, no wonder the princess asked the slave to change the bed yesterday. Not only that, but the bedding was also replaced with new ones."
oh?!
There is such a thing!
Zhao Huan was greatly impressed in his heart. She was worthy of being a princess. She was indeed meticulous and thoughtful in everything she did.
Zhao Huan couldn't help but look forward to what was going to happen tonight.
After ten years of being alone, it depends on the present day!