After I got into the drama, I led the plot astray

The meal finally ended with me feeling extremely aggrieved.

Zheng Yan's belly was full after eating so much. He patted his belly and said, "I'm full. I have something else to do. I'll leave first. No need to see me off."

I said angrily, "You've finished your meal, why don't you leave?"

Zheng Yan was not annoyed. He smiled and said to Yi Ping: "The food cooked by my third sister is really delicious. I will definitely reward you handsomely."

Yi Ping hurriedly thanked him, but ignored the fact that she was not Zheng Yan's sister at all.

When Zheng Yan left, he took Zheng Bang with him, saying that he was taking him to see the imperial doctor for treatment of his injuries.

Li Qingshan and his men also had rest time. After lunch until about three or four o'clock, they didn't have to train, so except for the officers on duty, everyone else took a nap.

Their dormitory was just behind the stables. Li Qingshan invited us to rest there, but I refused. The dormitory was right next to the stables, how strong would the smell be? I would never be able to sleep!

Zheng Yan and his guards left, Li Qingshan and his men also went to rest, and the officers on duty went to feed the horses. Now there were only a few of us left at the stable, and the stable suddenly became deserted.

Since I had no horse riding skills, the only way I could beat Zheng Yan was by running desperately.

So Wei Chang went to get another horse and asked me to practice getting on and off the horse.

This horse is tall and strong, and not as obedient as Huihui. As long as I am a little slow in getting on the horse, it will immediately twist its body and throw me off!

I don't know how many times I fell, my butt was swollen, and the horse was so exhausted from my torment that it just let me do whatever I wanted. Finally, I managed to climb onto the horse's back with my own ability.

Since I had some experience in riding horses, I got on the horse, gently waved the reins, and with a sound of "gig", the horse started running.

Riding such a tall horse, I didn’t dare to run on the obstacle course, but after running around the training ground a few times, I began to feel more and more comfortable.

Riding a horse is just like when I first learned to ride a bicycle. Even if your hands are bleeding and your thighs are rubbed raw, you will still be addicted.

Before I had enough fun running, Jiang Laiyin came to pick us up.

After we got on the carriage, Jiang Laiyin stuffed a package into Yiping's hand.

When Yiping opened it, he saw that it was actually dried apricots!

Jiang Laiyin smiled sheepishly and said, "I ate your cakes and I don't have anything good to give you in return. These dried apricots are the apricots I picked in the palace in my spare time. I washed them and dried them in the sun. Although they are not valuable, they are a little gift from the restaurant. Would you like to try them?"

Yiping stuffed a piece into my mouth. I chewed it and it was sour and sweet, and tasted really good!

I couldn't help but say, "The dried apricots you dried are delicious, thank you."

Jiang Laiyin smiled and said, "I knew that the two little girls love to eat."

I was wearing men's clothes and had my hair tied up in a man's bun, but Jiang Laiyin recognized that I was a woman at first glance!

I looked at Jiang Laiyin warily and asked, "How did you know I was a girl?"

Jiang Laiyin laughed a few more times and said, "I have been traveling around for many years and have met countless men and women. If I didn't have the ability to recognize people, how could I accept this job in the catering department of the government?"

I said in a deep voice: "I don't want others to know my true identity. I hope Brother Jiang can keep this secret."

Jiang Laiyin's smile faded, and he said, "If you want to live long in the palace, you must not only be quiet, but also keep everything you hear to yourself. Lord Zhao, rest assured, I will never say anything nonsense."

Seeing Jiang Laiyin’s serious face, I felt relieved a little.

There is not much in the palace, but there are many servants. If the management is not strict, they will gossip everywhere. I don't want to make the secret of my female body public, because in ancient times, women had to obey too many things, and it was inconvenient to speak and do things. If possible, I would like to live as a man forever.

I smiled and said, "I believe you. I just want to remind Brother Jiang."

Jiang Laiyin said: "Don't worry, Lord Zhao, I am definitely not a gossipy person."

I knew Jiang Laiyin thought I was testing him. There were many troubles in the palace and people would lose their heads at the slightest sign of trouble, so everyone was very cautious for fear of getting into trouble.

I took another piece of dried apricot and put it in my mouth, saying, "Brother Jiang, will there be any carrots tomorrow?"

Jiang Laiyin thought for a moment and said, "What is a carrot? I have never heard of it."

I can't believe there were no carrots in this dynasty!

I had no choice but to say, "Forget about it, but do you have any snacks suitable for horses? If so, can you bring some to me tomorrow?"

Jiang Laiyin seemed to have suddenly realized something and said, "So carrots are food for horses. I've never heard of that. Horses like fried soybeans the most. I'll bring some to you tomorrow."

I thanked him repeatedly.

Jiang Laiyin sent us to the Hall of Supreme Harmony, and then hurriedly drove the carriage to deliver food to each hall.

As soon as I stepped onto the steps of the Hall of Supreme Harmony, a eunuch hurriedly ran towards me, not even bothering to perform formalities, and said in a hurry: "Master Zhao, His Majesty has been waiting for you in the hall for a long time."

"Wait for me? Wait for what?" I asked puzzled.

The steps to the Hall of Supreme Harmony are very long. I had been riding a horse for most of the day and was already so tired that my back and waist ached. I wished I could just ride back to the house and fall asleep on the bed. Walking these long steps made me question my life.

The eunuch pulled my arm and said, "I have been waiting for you for a long time. Come with me to the palace!"

Seeing the eunuch so impatient, Wei Chang felt something was wrong and quickly walked to my side and whispered, "It's possible that Yang Guifei is here."

I was even more confused. Yang Guifei came so she came. She must have come here to look for Zheng Xian. What does it have to do with me?

I pulled the eunuch's hand away and said, "Don't pull me. I'm exhausted today and just want to go back to sleep. Even if the king of heaven comes, don't bother me."

The eunuch looked at me and was about to cry, but he didn't dare to pull me away.

At this time, Wei Yi rushed down the steps, shouting, "My little ancestor, you are finally back! His Majesty is getting impatient waiting in the palace!"

I looked at Wei Yi, who was so anxious that smoke was about to come out of his head, and couldn't help but ask curiously: "I just went to the horse training field for half a day, why are you guys looking for me as if someone had died?"

"You guessed it right. When the Fifth Prince was carried into the palace, he was only half breath old. He said that you beat him. Concubine Yang was crying and making a fuss in the palace, insisting that Your Majesty make the decision for her. There is no one else in our palace except you, the little ancestor, and the Third Miss, whose surname is Zhao. So His Majesty guessed that it was you who did it, and he sent people here to wait for you to come back." Wei Yi explained the reason quickly and anxiously.

Only then did I remember that I beat Zheng Hao today. If Wei Yi hadn't reminded me, I would have really forgotten about it.

Not only did he beat someone up, he also came to complain. I've seen stingy people, but I've never seen anyone as stingy as this.

Besides, didn't he know what his son had done? He even dared to come to the emperor to complain!