The Regent's Concubine is Crazy

Shangguan Ziling walked into the gate of the Prime Minister's Mansion like a happy little deer. Her face was filled with a bright smile, and her eyes were shining with anticipation. She couldn't wait to run towards her father's study, as if it was her warmest harbor.

In the study, Shangguan Dong was sitting at his desk, concentrating on handling official business. When he heard from the servant that his beloved daughter had returned, a relieved smile appeared on his face. He immediately put down the work in his hands, walked out of the study quickly, and couldn't wait to see his daughter.

As soon as he stepped out of the study, Shangguan Dong saw Shangguan Ziling running towards him. Her figure danced in the sunlight, as if with a kind of magic, attracting his attention. "Daddy!" She shouted happily, her voice full of intimacy and dependence.

Shangguan Dong's body froze instantly. He stood there at a loss, not knowing how to respond to this sudden hug. His hands were hanging in the air, and for a moment he didn't know where to put them. He murmured, "It's good to be back, it's good to be back." His voice was full of excitement and joy, as if all the worries and uneasiness had disappeared at this moment.

Shangguan Ziling stepped out of her father's arms, turned around, and looked at her cheap dad playfully. Her face was filled with a happy smile, and her eyes were shining with confidence and pride. "I'm sorry to have worried you, but I'm fine." She said sweetly, her voice full of trust and gratitude to her father.

Shangguan Dong looked at his daughter's smiling and confident face, and all his worries were gone. He nodded and said repeatedly, "Okay, okay, okay, as long as she comes back safely."

Shangguan Zirun also came at this time. When he saw Shangguan Ziling, Shangguan Zirun's face showed excitement and his voice was full of concern: "Sister, you are back. Did you suffer outside?" His words revealed his deep concern and love for his sister.

Shangguan Ziling turned around happily and replied with a smile: "Brother, I didn't suffer. I went out for a walk and saw the world!" Her tone was relaxed and cheerful.

Shangguan Zirun raised her eyebrows, with a hint of curiosity in her eyes: "Oh? Sister, can you tell me what fun things you encountered outside?"

Shangguan Ziling thought for a while, then said with a smile: "Brother, there are so many things that I can't explain them all at once. I will tell you and Dad slowly during dinner." Her answer cleverly whetted the appetite of the two men, making them look forward to the reunion in the evening even more.

Shangguan Dong looked at Shangguan Ziling kindly, his eyes full of love and care. He nodded and said gently: "Okay, you must be tired after the long journey, go back and wash up, take a rest, and tell us again at dinner." His words revealed his careful care and consideration for his daughter.

"Okay, Daddy, brother, I'll go back first." Shangguan Ziling replied obediently, then turned and left. Shangguan Dong looked at his daughter's back, with a look of satisfaction and relief in his eyes, then nodded in agreement.

Shangguan Zirun watched his sister leave with a thoughtful look on his face. He turned to Shangguan Dong and said softly, "Father, my sister seems to be more lively and lovely after going out. It seems that the regent is taking good care of her."

Shangguan Dong nodded thoughtfully after hearing this, and his eyes revealed a bit of relief and satisfaction.

At the same time, Shangguan Ziling had returned to the Jiangzi Courtyard. As soon as she entered the courtyard, two maids, Chunxiao and Xiayu, immediately came to greet her. Tears flashed in their eyes, and their faces were full of longing and worry. Chunxiao said excitedly: "Miss, you are back!"

Xia Yu also followed up by saying, "I miss the young lady so much."

Shangguan Ziling looked at the two girls' expressions, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart. She smiled and comforted them, "Be good, I'm back now." Her voice was gentle and kind.

Chun Xiao and Xia Yu smiled happily when they heard this. They circled around Shangguan Ziling for several times, chattering about what happened after Shangguan Ziling left. The entire Jiangzi Courtyard was filled with laughter and a warm atmosphere.

Shangguan Ziling chatted and laughed with Chunxiao and Xia Yu for a while, and then she felt sweat starting to come out of her body again. The stickiness made her feel very uncomfortable. Shangguan Ziling frowned slightly.

Xia Yu immediately responded cleverly: "I will ask someone to boil water for the young lady to bathe."

Shangguan Ziling nodded slightly, indicating that she should make the arrangements.

Soon, boiling hot water was poured into the tub, and a cloud of white steam rose. Shangguan Ziling gently undressed, stepped into the tub and sat down. The warm water wrapped around her body, washing away the sweat and fatigue, making her feel extremely comfortable and relaxed.

After bathing, Shangguan Ziling put on clean underwear and went to lie down on the small couch. She stretched out her limbs, relaxed her whole body, and enjoyed the rare leisure time. This damn weather is really hot! She complained secretly in her heart, but she could do nothing about it.

Chun Xiao and Xia Yu were beside her, fanning her with palm-leaf fans, bringing gusts of cool breeze. Their movements were gentle and coordinated.

Shangguan Ziling closed her eyes, listened to the sound of the palm-leaf fan and the two maids' low conversation, and her heart gradually calmed down.

On this hot summer afternoon, Shangguan Ziling felt the warmth of home and the caring care of the girl. Her heart was filled with gratitude and satisfaction.

Shangguan Ziling was lying on the small couch, her heart full of emotion. She whispered to the little fat boy in the space: "Little fat boy, this is the feeling of home, it's great to have someone care about you, it's so happy."

The little fat boy seemed to understand his master's emotions, and he responded: "Master, you will be happy in the future."

Just then, Qiu Kui walked in. She looked at Shangguan Ziling and whispered, "Miss, the prince sent some ice."

Shangguan Ziling opened her eyes immediately after hearing this. She sat up and watched Qiu Kui and Dong Qing come in with a basin of ice.

The ice cubes are crystal clear and exude a cool breath. When the ice cubes are placed in the corner of the room, the whole room is filled with a cool feeling.

Shangguan Ziling felt cooler instantly. She felt a cool feeling rising from the bottom of her heart, as if sweeping away all her irritability and uneasiness.

Shangguan Ziling closed her eyes, breathed in the cool air deeply, and slowly fell asleep.

Chun Xiao saw that Shangguan Ziling's breathing was steady and she had fallen asleep, so she tiptoed over and took a thin blanket and covered Shangguan Ziling with it.

The maids looked at each other and tiptoed away so as not to disturb their young lady's rest.