in2ebook Chapter 69 Vajra, Might
Chapter 69 Vajra, Might
The eunuch cautiously observed Zhao Yunzheng's expression: "Should I go and fetch the imperial physician?"
“Heh…” A hint of disgust flashed across Zhao Yunzheng’s eyebrows and eyes, but he said calmly, “No need for such trouble, just have the physician prescribe some medicine.”
After a brief pause, he added, "Inform the servants of Shi Nuan Pavilion to keep a close eye on their master. I do not want such a thing to happen again."
The eunuch quickly replied, "Yes."
After all that commotion, Zhao Yunzheng lost all interest in having dinner at Yuhua Courtyard.
He exhaled a breath of stale air and returned to his study to continue reviewing official documents…
Inside the Stone Warm Pavilion.
Zheng Antong slowly woke up.
The room was dark and the bedside was silent. Zheng Antong suddenly woke up, and anger welled up inside him.
Damn it!
It's so dark, why isn't anyone turning on a light! Don't they know she's terrified of the dark?
"Someone is coming! Someone is coming!!"
In the dim light, a chilling wind, seemingly from nowhere, blew, making Zheng Antong's hair stand on end. He immediately screamed in fear.
Green Lotus and Green Pearl, who were in the side room, were awakened by the noise. They frowned impatiently, glanced at each other, and looked at each other with reluctance in their eyes, as if to say: I don't want to go, you go.
Seeing that no one came after a long while, Zheng Antong's fear deepened, and she roared in a hoarse voice, "Where is everyone?! Are they all dead?!"
In her panic, she stumbled and ran outside, but knocked over a stool and fell heavily to the ground.
A sharp pain shot through him, and Zheng Antong cried out in anguish.
In the side room, Green Pearl and Green Ping slowly got up and reluctantly came to the main room.
"Squeak..."
The mottled door opened, and the bright moonlight poured into the room. Two maids stood side by side outside, their backs to the moonlight, their expressions obscured.
Zheng Antong looked up at the two of them, her eyes red, and sobbed, "Why did you take so long to come! Why did you take so long to come..."
……
Jia Rong only stayed one night, and the next day someone from the palace came.
Despite his deep reluctance, Jia Rong dared not disobey his mother's decree and reluctantly followed the palace servants back to the palace.
Xu Jiaojiao knew that Jiarong wouldn't be staying long, so on the first day, she instructed Lianye to prepare two portions of food according to the recipe and techniques she had given her. When Jiarong returned to the palace, she was to take one portion with her and give the other to the Empress.
When Jia Rong arrived yesterday, Xu Jiaojiao saw that she was still wearing her palace attire and guessed that she had probably run away. So she prepared an extra portion of food for Jia Rong to present to the Empress, so as not to be reprimanded by the Empress.
In addition, she also harbored the intention of winning the favor of the Empress.
After all, her pastry recipes have unique and memorable flavors that others can't imitate. Once the Empress tastes them, she'll definitely be able to tell that the pastries came from her.
After returning to the palace, Jia Rong presented the pastries to the Empress as instructed by Xu Jiaojiao.
Seeing the food the child had presented, the Empress was angry, but she did not punish Jia Rong severely as usual. She merely scolded him a few times with a hint of displeasure before letting him return to Qiyun Palace.
After Jia Rong left, she opened the food box and looked at the exquisite pastries inside. The slight anger in her heart dissipated.
The Queen casually picked up a piece of pastry, which melted in her mouth. The familiar aroma immediately told her who had made it.
It's been quite a while since I've seen Xu Jiaojiao...
Inside Yuhua Courtyard.
Jia Rong had only been gone for half a day when the Empress's reward arrived.
Xu Jiaojiao smiled radiantly as she watched the boxes of rewards being carried into the storeroom.
The Empress is truly wealthy and generous; she bestowed so many treasures upon him for just a box of pastries.
"You're this happy just because you received a reward?"
The voice of Prince Chen came from the courtyard gate. Xu Jiaojiao was slightly startled, then smiled even more happily.
"Your Highness!" she called out in a sweet, clear voice, running towards Prince Chen. "You've come!"
Fearing she might fall, Zhao Yunzheng strode forward to meet her.
He often came to Yuhua Courtyard, and Xu Jiaojiao was always so happy every time he came.
Whenever he saw Xu Jiaojiao's warm smile, even his most troubled mood would be comforted.
As soon as Zhao Yunzheng moved, Xu Jiaojiao noticed that there were two maids following behind him.
At first glance, Xu Jiaojiao felt that the two maids were radiant and full of vitality.
Her gaze shifted, and she asked in surprise, "Eh, I remember that Your Highness never kept maids by your side to serve you. Why have you changed your old habits now?"
Seeing Xu Jiaojiao staring at the two maids, Zhao Yunzheng felt a desire to tease her.
He coughed lightly and said calmly, "Maids are more attentive and considerate in taking care of people than eunuchs."
Xu Jiaojiao nodded slightly: "That's true."
Seeing that Xu Jiaojiao was completely indifferent to the presence of the two maids, not caring or jealous at all, as if she didn't care at all whether the two maids would steal his favor, Zhao Yunzheng felt a little uncomfortable.
The next second, Xu Jiaojiao lowered her head and muttered softly, "Could it be that the prince thinks I'm not taking good care of him? That's why he brought two maids?"
Zhao Yunzheng narrowed his eyes and instantly perked up his ears: "What did you say?"
Xu Jiaojiao exclaimed "Ah!" and immediately shrank her neck, waving her hands in a panic: "No, I didn't say anything!"
In fact, Zhao Yunzheng heard everything.
He secretly suppressed a laugh.
This silly woman pretended to be calm on the surface, but she was surprisingly impatient and started muttering to herself right in front of him.
Indeed, this silly woman probably doesn't know that he has practiced martial arts since childhood, so his hearing is naturally different from that of ordinary people.
In an instant, all his previous dissatisfaction vanished, leaving only boundless pity for Xu Jiaojiao.
This silly woman, she always puts him first in her heart.
Seeing Zhao Yunzheng's gentle expression return, Xu Jiaojiao breathed a sigh of relief.
Prince Chen's mind is truly fickle; he can get angry in the blink of an eye.
Luckily, she reacted quickly, otherwise things could have been really bad.
It seems that acting is something she has to ingrain in her very being; even when she's relieving herself, she has to keep saying that she loves Prince Chen.
Zhao Yunzheng smiled, clearly pleased: "These two maids are skilled in martial arts. I will assign them to protect you."
Xu Jiaojiao was somewhat surprised, thinking that Prince Chen must have seen through her lie that day, but simply didn't expose her.
Prince Chen is quite thoughtful.
It has to be said that, as a superior, Prince Chen's care for Xu Jiaojiao has long exceeded the established standards. Sometimes, Xu Jiaojiao's heart would waver for a moment, and she would vaguely think that she had really fallen in love with Prince Chen.
Just like now, looking into the man's tender gaze, Xu Jiaojiao clearly realized that her heart was racing.
Her eyes were slightly flushed, and her voice was a little hoarse: "The Prince's favor towards me is truly difficult to repay..."
Zhao Yunzheng raised his hand and gently stroked Xu Jiaojiao's soft, dark hair: "You don't need to repay me. Everything I do is because of my heart."
After speaking, he turned slightly to the side, his gaze falling on the two maids behind him: "Jin Gang and Da Li, this will be your master from now on. You two must serve him with utmost care and without any mistakes."
Jin Gang and Dali knelt down simultaneously and replied in strong voices, "Your servants obey!"
Xu Jiaojiao raised her eyebrows in confusion: "?"
King Kong?
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