Transmigrating into a female supporting role in a book

After a few days of peace, I thought that all the things related to me had been dealt with, and everything would go smoothly afterwards.

Ning Huozhu's health has recovered very well. Caiyin smiles more often and appears in front of me more often.

That day she was sorting out the invitations sent to the Princess's Mansion, most of which were invitations to banquets from the rich and powerful families in the capital. I didn't pay much attention to the usual ones. They sent their own invitations, and I wouldn't go if I didn't have a mission anyway.

Some people also sent gifts, using various excuses to try to establish a relationship with the Princess's Mansion. I also handed these over to my subordinates to handle. They accepted what they could, returned what they should return, and returned what they should return.

In the past, Caiyin handled it, and the head nanny from the palace helped with the consultation and gave some opinions. Now that it came to me, I was just informed of the result so that I could have an idea. The relationships and connections between these Beijing families were like nap sutras during lunch break for me. They were particularly effective and I fell asleep as soon as I heard them.

It wasn't until I heard the news that the Xu family was celebrating their birthday that my eyes suddenly lit up.

"Which Xu family?"

"Minister of the Ministry of Revenue Xu Chang'an, Master Xu's family. Is there another person with the last name Xu in the capital who can deliver the invitation to the princess's mansion?"

For a moment, I actually felt a little nostalgic. As the original male protagonist in the plot, Xu Changan should have been the right-hand man who assisted King Ning Jiang Kang to ascend the throne. But for some reason, it must not be me, the current emperor is that perverted Jiang Huan.

Although Xu Chang'an is still considered one of the important officials in the court, he lacks the merit of following the emperor, so he cannot be considered a popular figure in the first echelon. However, the Xu family still has considerable influence.

"Why did the princess ask about the Xu family?"

"Oh, that's fine. I was just asking. Have you received any posts from him in previous years?"

"It wasn't a big celebration in previous years, but this year the old lady of the Xu family is celebrating her birthday, so we are planning to have a big celebration. I heard that His Majesty has prepared rewards, and most of the dignitaries in the capital should come to congratulate. Princess, do you want to go?"

Xu Changan has little to do with me, but I really want to know how Su Mei is doing now.

Although the plot has changed, she should still be very happy in the Xu family. And Mrs. Xu's birthday banquet reminded me of what happened when I first came to this world. At that time, I was still in the Zhenbei Palace, with the title of Princess Situ Jue, and I was muddle-headed every day, out of tune with this world.

It has only been a few years, but when I think back, it seems like a lifetime ago.

The Zhenbei Palace has been completely destroyed, and Situ Jue should be living a carefree life in Dayue Country with his wife Yu Jinyao.

"I go!"

"Then I will have someone draft a reply. As for the gift, what does the princess plan to prepare?"

"Well... let's see what happens."

Because of my momentary impulse, I now regret it. Giving gifts in the capital is a science, especially since I am now a princess, representing the royal family. When I attend a banquet hosted by ministers, but it is also a birthday banquet for an elder, it should not be too extravagant or too cheap.

Fortunately, I don’t have to think about it myself, and I have more than a month to prepare.

During this period, apart from Wujiu occasionally visiting on his own initiative, the princess's mansion was almost in a semi-closed state, and life became more and more leisurely.

On the day He Zhao returned to Beijing, the palace held a banquet, but I did not attend, declining the invitation on the grounds of feeling unwell.

I wasn't lying, my period just happened to arrive.

I've been taking a lot of medicine lately to regulate my body, hoping it would be more normal and regular, so when it came as expected, I was also very moved. Because my five senses have been strengthened, I can quickly detect even the slightest smell of blood, and even if it's my own blood, I'll feel a little repulsive.

At this time, the mute slave always couldn't help but reveal some hungry and thirsty expressions. Thinking of the topic I discussed with Wujiu before, I decided to give it a try with him.

The whole afternoon was peaceful, until nightfall, when He Zhao appeared in my yard. I first heard the sound, and then saw his figure. My whole body froze, and my blood flowed faster due to my high level of nervousness.

The flow rate suddenly increased, and the mute slave behind me gasped with satisfaction. Yes, I had verified it a few hours ago that he could absorb blood through the skin, or any tiny holes. Before I had time to share this conclusion with Wu Jiu, I was faced with an embarrassing situation.

Because the parts that have been in contact for a long time have some dried blood stains, and the epidermis has become somewhat stuck together, it will be uncomfortable if you want to separate them quickly at a special time.

Just when I was feeling uncomfortable, He Zhao stepped into the room and asked, "Why aren't the lights on? You..."

He first saw me sitting beside the bed, and then he saw the mute slave behind me. He was slightly stunned, "You guys..."

Although the mute slave who served as a human chair could sense that I was feeling a little uncomfortable, he still kept clinging to the back of my neck with an infatuated expression on his face, and wrapped his arms around my waist with no intention of letting me go.

I could only give He Zhao a dry laugh and said, "Why don't you sit down first and let me explain this matter slowly."

He Zhao's face didn't look very good, but he also had something to explain to me, so he really sat opposite me and pretended to be listening attentively. However, the way he stared at the two of us made me feel inexplicably guilty.

"The story begins when I secretly went to Youzhou and returned to Beijing..."

"At that time, I was ordered to go to Huzhou, so you and him..."

"Don't interrupt!"

He shut up, his eyes looking somewhat aggrieved.

I explained what had happened during this period in simple language, and tried to make the fact that the mute slave had come back to life sound calm, but I peeked at He Zhao's reaction and he seemed very calm. After all, he had traveled a lot and had seen a lot, so he might have heard of the puppet a long time ago.

"That's it, do you understand?" I explained everything. Except for some details involving Wujiu, I said everything I could.

He Zhao stared at me, was silent for a moment, and concluded, "So, he is not a human now, but just a puppet you raise, and you are... not doing that kind of thing now, you are just using your... blood to feed him?"

That's how it is, but I don't know why, after he summed it up in words, I felt a little weird, and my cheeks felt inexplicably hot, as if I had done something wrong.

"Not bad, that's about right." I pulled at the hem of my skirt uncomfortably. "I'm afraid it won't be convenient for me these few days. How about we get together another day? You just returned to the capital, you must be very tired, why don't you go back first..."

He Zhao jumped up from his seat, stepped over the low table between us, half-knelt beside my legs, and held my hand tightly. "I was out for so long, and you didn't care at all. Now that I'm back, I'm anxious to see you, but you're also indifferent. It seems that you no longer have me in your heart."

Ah, this... this is so true...

Although it seems to be the case, I feel that I definitely cannot recognize it now.