After the two left, the male protagonist took her hand and took her into his arms: "Are you satisfied with Yao'er?"
Zheng Xiyao looked up at the male protagonist in confusion, only to hear the male protagonist continue: "I punished the important officials in the court for Yao'er, and made you the first of the four concubines. You are already the most noble woman in this palace. Are you satisfied?" "
The male protagonist looked like he was determined to wait for her answer. For some reason, Zheng Xiyao felt a chill go down her spine and she suddenly understood something.
She lowered her gaze and replied softly: "I am very satisfied, thank you Your Majesty." After speaking, her head almost dropped to her chest.
The male protagonist held up her chin and forced her to look up. His right hand had distinct joints, and the hand that had been holding the sword for many years was calloused, and her skin would turn red whenever it touched her. I saw his clear eyes, staring straight at me, and his pupils were almost unfathomably dark, as if they were eyes full of affection, and his tender and sweet words seemed to make a girl who was in love for the first time indulge in them.
Zheng Xiyao's heart was calm, but her face looked happy: "Yao'er is very happy."
A gust of breeze blew by, and the fragrance of flowers hit my face. It was originally a warm spring day, but for some reason it was a little cold.
"You are weak, so it's better not to blow the wind. Let's go back first." Then the group of them returned to Funing Hall.
The male protagonist had dinner with her, but had to deal with the sudden movement at the border.
[Host, are you unhappy? ] The system looked at Zheng Xiyao, sitting alone in front of the window, motionless for almost a stick of incense since the male protagonist left.
[How could he become like this? ] Zheng Xiyao murmured to himself.
[Host, what’s wrong with you? 】 The system was puzzled, and then realized that it might be what happened in the Royal Garden today that made Zheng Xiyao feel guilty, and comforted; "Even if it was not the host at the beginning, the result will not change. Besides, without you, the male protagonist may not be able to survive." By then, not only you, but the entire world will be wiped out. 】
[Do you think I’m feeling guilty? ] Zheng Xiyao mocked, her eyes dimmed, she turned to face the system that appeared in front of her and said: [I did what I should do, and I don’t regret it. So if he wants to use me, I don't care if he gets rid of the Xiao family. ] Zheng Xiyao defended stubbornly.
【ha? Host, what are you talking about? Wait let me digest it. ] The system paused for a few seconds [Are you saying that the male protagonist punished Xiao Jieyu just to suppress the Xiao family? 】
[Would normal people put the person they like at the center of right and wrong, attracting open and covert attacks? Will she not care about the life and death of the people around her...] Speaking of this, Zheng Xiyao was worried that once this incident spread, the Qingguo Palace might not be peaceful.
[Host...this. 】
[I was wrong. I actually thought he liked me. How ridiculous. 】Zheng Xiyao unconsciously clenched her fists, her nails clenched her palms, and blood slowly seeped out.
[Haha, that’s good. This way I don’t have to blame myself for what happened in the past. ] Suddenly Zheng Xiyao laughed out loud, loosened her clenched hands, picked up the tea cup from the table, and took a few sips.
[Host, are you finally crazy? 】The system saw Zheng Xiyao smiling strangely and asked curiously.
Zheng Xiyao calmed down and closed her eyes to rest.
After a while, someone knocked on the door.
"Come in." Zheng Xiyao replied.
The person who pushed in the door was the maid next to Xiao Jieyu who had just been punished in the imperial garden.
[Host, what is this? 】
【piece. 】
[Host, you are hiding deep enough. 】
Zheng Xiyao ignored it.
When the palace maid saw Zheng Xiyao, she immediately knelt down and said, "My subordinate Xin Jiu pays homage to the lady."
"I didn't expect that the personal maid next to Xiao Jieyu turned out to be from the Duke of Qing's Palace." Zheng Xiyao looked at Xin Jiu with interest.
The black clothes perfectly outlined her figure, and her dark hair was simply tied up neatly. Carry a small dagger at your waist.
The whole face seemed frozen and expressionless.
My father knows how to pick people. This kind of thing is really ordinary in such a huge palace, and no one will pay attention to it.
"My subordinates didn't expect that the young lady would recognize it."
"If I didn't look carefully, I wouldn't have noticed it. But when I was a kid, I happened to see the shadow guard's mark, which is exactly the green auspicious cloud mark on your sleeve." If she hadn't stopped Xin Jiu's waving hand, she would have happened to see it. Mark, I'm afraid she won't be able to find out that this is the secret move she is looking for.
"Yes, Miss has good eyesight."
"I didn't expect that my own acting skills were very good, and the role of the maid who acted like a fox and a tiger was really superb."
Xin Jiu raised his head and looked directly at Zheng Xiyao. Under his unwavering eyes, he said calmly: "This is a required course for Shadow Guards. Xin Jiu always gets perfect marks in this course."
Zheng Xiyao was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter. I didn’t expect this shadow guard to be quite cute.
She patted Xin Jiu on the shoulder and said with a smile: "I know, you are very powerful."
Xin Jiu didn't know why, and looked at Zheng Xiyao doubtfully, and involuntarily avoided Zheng Xiyao's hand.
Zheng Xiyao gave up, tapped the table twice subconsciously and asked, "When were you arranged to enter the palace?"
"Three years ago, when the lady disappeared."
"Oh, three years ago..." Zheng Xiyao squinted her eyes, sighing at her father's foresight.
"Since you have been in the palace for three years, you don't know much about the situation in the palace. Tell me about the people in the harem currently and what are their relationships."
Under Xin Jiu's introduction, Zheng Xiyao learned that there were currently five concubines in the harem including her. In addition to Xiao Jieyu, the daughter of the Grand Master, there are also Xie Ronghua, the legitimate daughter of the Xie family of the Minister of Household Affairs, Hui Bin, the daughter of the Wang family of the southern clan, and Zhang Cairen, a rare folk girl.
"Who is Zhang Cairen?"
The first three were sent in by aristocratic families in order to maintain their relationship with the royal family. She understands this. But who is this strange folk woman? How did you enter the palace?
"Miss, the specific reason is not clear yet. I only heard that His Majesty personally went to the northwest two years ago and was seriously injured. It was this talented man who saved the Emperor. Later, in order to repay her, the Emperor brought Zhang Cairen into the palace and has been there ever since. He is highly trusted by His Majesty."
"Turns out he is the savior." Zheng Xiyao said softly, with an unknown meaning flashing in his black and white eyes.
She tilted her head: "What's the relationship between them?"
"It used to be a superficial relationship, but now because of the young lady, it should be 'the same enemy'."
"Oh, it seems that I also played a role in maintaining the stability of the harem." Zheng Xiyao mocked.
"Did Xiao Jieyu punish you when he returned?"
"Jieyu has a bad temper, but if she gets angry she won't embarrass her subordinates." Xin Jiu explained.
Zheng Xiyao looked ugly. She walked up to Xin Jiu, squatted down and lifted her clothes off. Sure enough, there were bruises on her arms and back. It looked like they were beaten with sticks or something.
"Here you go, put it on when you go back, and the wound will be healed within three days." Zheng Xiyao took out the ointment from her arms and handed it to Xin Jiu.
Xin Jiu didn't want to take it, but Zheng Xiyao didn't give her the right to refuse and put the ointment directly into her hand.
"Thank you, Miss, for the medicine."
"You deserve this." Zheng Xiyao comforted Xin Jiu, and then waved her hand to come closer: "After you recover from your injury, you have something to arrange. It's..."
