It took Shi Yun five or six days to figure out most of the things about the prince, such as when the third prince got up, when he went to the study, when he went to say hello, when he went to bed, and what the food tasted like. .
Of course, it was good for her to know this - yesterday she followed Zhao Ruolan to pay her respects to the Queen, and saw with her own eyes that a little palace maid was pulled down and slapped on the palm because she got the Queen's tea by mistake. Although there were only ten boards, when the palace maid came back, her whole hand looked like a pig's trotter.
According to rumors, the Queen was very kind and kind, and she even raised the son of a maid who crawled on the bed regardless of past grudges.
Shi Yun already knew that society was divided into different classes when she was in the Zhao family, but now she realizes more deeply that human life is worthless in the face of power. If a little maid like her makes a wrong step, Zhao Ruolan cannot protect her. Moreover, she may not be able to protect her. Offending a higher-class person for a little maid is unreasonable and the gain outweighs the loss.
She felt more and more regretful - had she known she would have found a way to follow the second girl. But the matter had come to this, and there was no point in regretting. She could only be strict with herself, not saying too many words and not taking too many steps.
Just as she was thinking about something on her mind, Shi Yun heard Zhao Ruolan call out: "Xiao Yun."
Shi Yun hurriedly stepped forward, and Zhao Ruolan pondered for a moment: "When I came back some time ago, my parents said that Zhao Zhilan was going to get married. Now counting the time, Zhao Zhilan has already entered the Gu family."
Panicked, Shi Yun quickly turned around and looked around. Although the marriage looked very happy, the third prince might not know about Zhao Ruolan's engagement to General Gu. If Zhao Ruolan didn't mention it at all, it might be possible. It was just revealed. But if she had to mention it, would the Third Prince misunderstand that she still had feelings for General Gu?
"You just can't keep things from happening." Zhao Ruolan said suddenly. Shi Yun was stunned for a moment, and then admitted her mistake: "Yes, my slave's temper is still a little too irritable."
"Although he is irritable, he is smart. As long as you are willing to learn, you can learn." Zhao Ruolan said, this is true. Shi Yun was a little confused at first, but she found that since Zhao Zhilan asked for a marriage change, Shi Yun It's like Yun has changed as a person, well, I can't say that she has changed as a person, she is still as honest, honest, loyal and reliable, but she gives the impression that she is enlightened and learns things very quickly.
Just these days, Qingyun and Qinghua sometimes haven't reacted yet, and they want to greet the third prince when he comes back, but Shiyun has already learned from Xiaoqiu and the others, and will never show up unless the master calls. An eyesore in front of the master.
She also has Xiuxiu and Lingling supporting her, so why should she be so out of the circle?
"Only the third prince and concubine think it's better to be a slave." Shi Yun said with a naive smile, how could a servant who is too smart be willing to be subordinate to others forever?
"Go back and pick out a few things from the warehouse. Some are unused, but not too conspicuous, and of average value. Wait for my instructions. Then you go out of the palace and deliver the things to the Gu family. , just say that I am celebrating the wedding of my second sister. Remember, when His Highness goes out, His Highness can see it. "
Zhao Ruolan said, and Shi Yun hesitated: "If His Highness asks..."
"Your Highness, I have my own plan, so you don't need to ask any questions." Zhao Ruolan said. Shi Yun nodded hurriedly. Seeing that Zhao Ruolan had no other instructions, she went to look for the previous dowry list.
Zhao Ruolan was minding her own business making tea. The master and servant were busy when they heard Xiuxiu's voice outside: "Your Highness is back? Do you want some tea?"
The third prince did not reply, but strode into the room.
Zhao Ruolan took one look and smiled: "His Highness looks good, but what's the happy event?"
The third prince was a little surprised, raised his eyebrows slightly, and then said with a smile: "Madam, you have good eyesight, and she does have a good thing. Today I go to court, and my father said that I am already married, so I am an adult, and I should serve as a member of the court." I wanted to serve you and share my father's worries, so I was asked to go to the Ministry of Industry to take a look first."
The third prince had already gone to court last year, but because he was inconspicuous, the emperor had nothing to say when he saw him, so he stood in the court hall for so long like an invisible man, or in other words, like a pillar.
"That's really a good thing. It just so happened that the imperial dining room made grilled lamb chops today. Why don't I accompany His Highness to have two glasses of wine to celebrate?" Zhao Ruolan said. The third prince pondered for a while. If so, I'm afraid it would offend the Queen. But now, since the imperial dining room is ready, the small wine paired with it can only be regarded as a couple of drinks between husband and wife. At least it is not a big fanfare for errands. The Queen's The sides are no longer eye-catching.
Thinking about it, he looked at Zhao Ruolan with a hint of admiration: "In that case, I also have a jar of pear blossom white that I have been collecting for a while. It has a relatively low concentration and is not easily intoxicating. It can also activate blood circulation and strengthen the body for women. It's just right. I asked someone to get it."
Zhao Ruolan hurriedly responded and glanced at Shi Yun. Shi Yun hurriedly saluted and went outside to call Xiao Qiu. The two of them went to the imperial kitchen to order some grilled lamb chops. Since they planned to drink, they had to order some side dishes.
After the food was placed, the couple sat down and started eating facing each other.
After two bites of side dishes, there was something in the bottom of her stomach. Zhao Ruolan took the wine glass and said, "I wish your highness that everything goes well and goes as smoothly as you wish. Your father will value you and you will rise to the top."
The third prince nodded reservedly, picked up the wine glass, clinked it with Zhao Ruolan, and then raised his head to drink. Zhao Ruolan is a smart person. She used to be very dignified, but today she is happy for the third prince and talks a little too much.
However, it also touched on the Third Prince's heart, so the Third Prince would naturally not stop him.
Sitting across from each other for more than half an hour, Zhao Ruolan's face was slightly tipsy and rosy, like a ripe peach, which made people want to eat just looking at it. After drinking and drinking, and the third prince was feeling happy today, it was natural that he would follow his heart after drinking.
On the morning of the next day, when the third prince came back from court, Zhao Ruolan was a little annoyed: "I was so drunk that I really shouldn't have come back like this, and I didn't know that..."
The third prince smiled and said: "Of course I carried you back."
Zhao Ruolan's face turned red with embarrassment, and she glared at the third prince, but her eyes seemed to be hooked, moist and passionate, and the third prince couldn't help but feel moved.
"How could His Highness say such things in broad daylight?" Zhao Ruolan said angrily. The third prince reached out and pinched her cheek: "You and I are in our own room, so why can't we say this? I don't know, the lady actually She also has such a cute side.”
"That's why His Highness feels that I am good for you." Zhao Ruolan said, looking at the third prince, pursed her lips, as if she had made up her mind and mustered up her courage: "I also have Your Highness in my heart."
The voice was as low as a mosquito, but the third prince heard everything without missing a word.
The third prince nodded with satisfaction. No matter what he felt in his own heart, his woman's heart must always be with him.
"By the way, I almost forgot about it." Zhao Ruolan was shy for a while, then suddenly patted her forehead: "I was about to discuss it with His Highness. My younger sister also just got married. Now that I share the same feelings with His Highness, we are deeply in love with each other. , then it is appropriate to reward my sister with something. I hope that she will be like me, a harmonious husband and wife, and love each other."
"Your sister?" The third prince couldn't help but frown: "Marrying Gu Zheng's sister?"
"Yes, speaking of it, it was a coincidence. Our two families got engaged in the early years. My parents thought that I was the eldest and the marriage should be mine. However, they did not expect that after meeting General Gu, my sister At once……"
She pursed her lips in embarrassment, paused for a moment, and then said: "Fangxin secretly promised that we sisters always speak out when we have something to say. Since I know her thoughts and heard that General Gu is very upright, I secretly hope that they can be lovers forever." Get married."
The third prince raised his eyebrows slightly, and Zhao Ruolan added: "General Gu is also a sweetheart, and he treats my sister too... I know that my sister likes sweet snacks, and she mostly sends sweet snacks to our house. The two of us secretly We got along quite well chatting there, and General Gu even wrote a love letter to my sister, but unfortunately, my sister is older and knows the shame and doesn’t want me to read it.”
She covered her mouth and said with a smile: "Otherwise, it would be interesting for His Highness to know that General Gu was quite green back then."
The third prince's face softened a bit: "Have they two secretly communicated about the music for a long time?"
This is a very derogatory statement, as if it is a secret adultery.
Zhao Ruolan knew very well that she couldn't admit the matter. Although she and Zhao Zhilan had said that they would never interact with each other again, sisters in the family were connected by reputation. The younger sister had been stealing from people since she was a child. So what kind of good thing could the older sister be?
So she pretended not to hear the third prince's sarcasm and just shook her head: "My sister is a person who abides by the rules, and the rules of my Zhao family are also strict. The two of us have no chance to get along in private. When you are in love, you stop at etiquette. The general and my sister are also polite people."
The third prince didn't know whether he believed it or not. Anyway, he just nodded. Zhao Ruolan continued: "If I send someone to deliver something to my sister, I have to ask someone to leave the palace. I am specifically saying this today because I want to ask His Highness. Are there any obstacles to leaving the palace? Are there any rules?"
"There are no rules. You just need to come back before the palace gate is locked." The third prince said, and paused: "I will ask Eunuch Su to give you some of the waist cards of our third prince. If you let people leave the palace, Just bring your waist tag. In addition, you cannot carry anything with you. The guards at the palace gate will check it. If there is any violation of the palace rules, it must be collected and reported to the Queen. You should be more careful in this regard. That’s it.”
In other words, the Queen cannot be allowed to get the handle.
Zhao Ruolan responded hurriedly: "Your Highness, don't worry, I will be more cautious."
