After reading my mind, Daddy, why don't you smile?

Shangguan Shu was used to his youngest daughter's backstabbing.

He shook his head helplessly and asked someone to notify housekeeper Qian to take Qian Xiaoliu back and bury him, and he would not pursue any charges against housekeeper Qian.

As for Jiang Bisheng and Jiang Youhou...

Of course Jiang Bisheng was determined to let his adopted son go back to live the life of a nobleman. Zhao Ying was moved by this and gave Jiang Bisheng a house next to the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion. If he wanted to see Jiang Youhou, he could enter the Duke's Mansion and reunite with his child at any time. At the same time, if he ever fell in love with a girl to marry as his second wife, she could arrange a marriage for him as a princess.

Jiang must be grateful for such grace.

Jiang Youhou also thanked his adoptive father, "Thank you, mother..."

A happy ending, Shangguan Qingyue clapped his hands happily, [That's great, that's great, the third brother can go home with Yueer! ]

Jiang Youhou reached out and pinched the little fat girl's face, pursing his lips and smiling slightly.

……

On the way back to the Duke Zhenguo's Mansion.

The two children fell asleep.

Shangguan Shu looked at Zhao Ying deeply and said softly, "Ying'er, can I stay in Qian Garden tonight?"

I thought Zhao Ying would not agree, but she said something ambiguous, "Where you stay is none of my business."

Shangguan Shu was delighted when he heard this, thinking there was hope.

He asked tentatively, "Then I will go back and ask someone to prepare a decoction to cure the poison..."

Zhao Ying did not answer.

……

When they arrived at the Duke Zhenguo's Mansion, Shangguan Shu immediately had the two children taken away.

Then he followed Zhao Ying to Qianyuan.

After entering the house, perhaps because he was flattered, Shangguan Shu felt dry-mouthed and a little nervous.

Realizing this, Shangguan Shu blamed Zhao Ying in his heart. It was because she had ignored him for too long, otherwise how could he be so impatient!

Shangguan Shu couldn't wait to send the maids away, then stared at Zhao Ying and said in a hoarse voice: "Ying'er..."

How could Zhao Ying not understand what he meant?

Zhao Ying frowned, sat on the edge of the bed, bit her lip and said, "Drink the medicine first..."

Shangguan Shu nodded obediently.

Zhao Ying went out again, called Nanny Li, gave her a few instructions, and then returned to the inner room.

"I've asked Madam Li to make the medicine. Please wait a moment."

Shangguan Shu seemed to be in a good mood. He sat opposite Zhao Ying and peeled a few fruits for her.

The two chatted about poetry, songs, and anecdotes of previous dynasties. Both of them were knowledgeable people, so they had a very pleasant conversation.

Half an hour later, Nanny Li came in carrying a bowl of medicine.

Shangguan Shu raised his eyes and was stunned for a second.

Why two bowls? And such big bowls?

Nanny Li looked at Shangguan Shu with an apologetic look on her face, "Your Highness, it's all my fault that I put too much water when I boiled the medicine. I boiled too much. I wanted to boil it a little longer, but I was worried that Your Highness would be anxious..."

Zhao Ying picked up a fruit that Shangguan Shu had peeled and put it into her mouth, scolding, "Madame Li, how could you be so careless!"

Nanny Li lowered her head again.

Zhao Ying looked at Shangguan Shu, "Runlang, what do you think?"

Shangguan Shu was silent for a moment, "Put it down!"

"Thank you for your understanding, Prince!"

Zhao Ying frowned, looking at the two large bowls of medicine on the table, worrying for him, "How can he finish so much..."

Shangguan Shu didn't answer, but drank a large bowl of wine in silence.

Then he frowned and asked, "Why is this medicine so bitter?"

He didn't say anything else and drank the second bowl.

After drinking, he took a long breath and waved to Li Ma, "Go down!"

Zhao Ying stared at Shangguan Shu, and the corners of her mouth couldn't help but curl up.

After Nanny Li left, Shangguan Shu narrowed his eyes and looked at Zhao Ying. Then, without saying a word, he stood up, picked her up horizontally, and walked towards the bed.

As she pressed down, Zhao Ying stretched out her arms to block Shangguan Shu, "Runlang, you've been busy all day, take a shower first..."

The pretty face beneath him had bright eyes and a foxy look. Shangguan Shu felt that all the blood in his body had gathered together. He bent down and said anxiously, "Wash later..."

"No!" Zhao Ying's face tightened.

Shangguan Shu pinched his forehead helplessly, "Okay, okay. I'll wash it!"

Zhao Ying smiled with satisfaction.

Then she called Li Ma Ma and said, "Tell them to prepare water for the prince to bathe!"

Nanny Li took the order and went out.

Soon, the servant brought in the bathtub and filled it with water.

Zhao Ying: "Runlang, let me help you change your clothes!"

After saying that, Zhao Ying took off Shangguan Shu's outer robe and hung it on the screen.

Shangguan Shu took off his clothes and went in. They were an old couple, so Zhao Ying didn't shy away from it. She asked someone to get a book and sat opposite Shangguan Shu to read it.

Shangguan Shu finished washing quickly and had just put on his underwear when Nanny Li came in again.

Shangguan Shu frowned and a sneer appeared at the corner of his mouth.

"Prince, spare my life!"

"What happened again?"

Zhao Ying put down the book and looked over curiously.

Li Ma Ma said ashamedly: "Your Highness, I just realized that I took the wrong medicine bag when I was boiling the medicine just now. I gave the medicine that was supposed to be for your Highness to your Highness..."

Zhao Ying picked up another fruit and put it into her mouth. "Mammy, how can you be so careless!"

"It was my negligence! I know I was wrong!"

Zhao Ying looked at Shangguan Shu innocently, "Runlang, Nanny Li is old after all, and her brain isn't working very well anymore, so don't blame her."

Shangguan Shu looked at Zhao Ying.

What else could he say?

Shangguan Shu gritted his teeth and said to Li Ma, "Since the princess is begging for you, then forget it."

Nanny Li looked very grateful, "Thank you very much for your kindness, Your Highness. Then... I will make some new medicine for you, Your Highness?"

Shangguan Shu frowned and waved at Nanny Li.

After Nanny Li left, Zhao Ying asked, "Runlang, are you dissatisfied with Nanny Li's incompetence? Otherwise, why don't you call your two personal servants, Yu Xi and Yu Jie, to serve you?"

Shangguan Shu sat down and poured himself a cup of tea. "No need."

Zhao Ying pursed her lips, stopped trying to persuade him, picked up the book and continued reading.

Shangguan Shu took a sip of tea, then looked at Zhao Ying again, raised his eyebrows slightly, and said in a lazy tone, "Princess?"

"What's the matter?"

"What book are you reading?"

“It’s just The Water Margin.”

"Oh?" Shangguan Shu was curious, "Which chapter have you read?"

Zhao Ying gave Shangguan Shu a look, and the corners of her lips curled slightly, "I read... Pan Jinlian poisoned Wu Dalang..."

Shangguan Shu laughed, with some indulgence in his eyes.

Seeing that he failed to scare Shangguan Shu, Zhao Ying felt a little disappointed and turned his head away.

Shangguan Shu called out again, "Princess!"

Zhao Ying was annoyed, "What's the matter?"

Shangguan Shu laughed softly and pointed at the book in her hand, "You're holding the book upside down!"

Zhao Ying: ...

Zhao Ying: "I can recite it by heart!"

"Oh~" Shangguan Shu said meaningfully.

Another half hour passed, and Nanny Li brought another bowl of medicine. Before drinking it, Shangguan Shu specifically asked, "Did you take the wrong one this time?"

Nanny Li was very confident, "Don't worry, my lord."

Only then did Shangguan Shu drink the medicine.

"Okay, let's get down!"

Nanny Li went downstairs with the empty bowl.

Shangguan Shu looked at Zhao Ying, "Princess, go to bed!"

Zhao Ying nodded, put down the book and walked towards the bed.

Shangguan Shu let down the bed curtain and looked at Zhao Ying with warm eyes, "Ying'er..."

As the tall figure leaned forward, Zhao Ying whispered, "Runlang, what are you going to do?"

Shangguan Shu narrowed his eyes, lowered his head and kissed Zhao Ying, his voice hoarse, "What do you think I should do..."

Zhao Ying turned her head away and said innocently, "But... I... came... today... to... Sunflower Water..."

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhao Ying felt the body pressing on him stiffen.