The princess only wants to get rich and support her family

The more I talk, the more I lose my edge...

Qi Si Liao pursed his lips and said, "Before, the villagers of Bailian Village were poisoned by hallucinogens. I was not able to help you in time, causing you to fall into danger. This is what I hate most about myself."

Hu Luanfei tried carefully to avoid Qi Siliao, but Qi Siliao naturally would not let her go. He opened his long arms and pulled her back like an eagle catching a chick.

She had never seen such a domineering scene before. She trembled and tried to dodge, but she couldn't. Qi Si Liao held her whole body in his arms.

She pressed herself against him, which made her feel uncomfortable, and she twisted her body to try to break free.

Seeing her twisting and turning like a restless insect, Qi Siliao threatened her in a calm voice: "If you move again, I will be rude to you."

As soon as these words came out, the twisting insect suddenly softened and stood there motionless, blinking its innocent eyes and looking at him timidly.

Seeing that she finally stopped struggling, Qi Si Liao reached out his hand and patted her head gently with satisfaction. After that, he sincerely apologized to her: "I'm sorry, Luan Fei."

"Why apologize?"

"I was not here when you were in the most danger and needed help."

Hu Luanfei was not used to seeing him being so humble, so she comforted him, "Fortunately, I have Jiang Shi. He protected me regardless of the danger."

Qi Siliao really wanted to say that it was different, but he didn't dare to say it.

Hu Luanfei said with a smile: "Jiang Shi is very responsible. I think Ah Zhu will not have the same unfortunate fate as me."

She could clearly feel Qi Siliao's big hands with calluses sliding across her face, which felt heavy and painful.

Qi Si Liao's eyes turned red, "From now on, I will never let you fall into danger again."

"Okay, okay, I believe you." Hu Luanfei took the opportunity to get out of his arms. The sun had already set, and today something good happened. Jiang Yi and Jiang Er also rarely got together with Qi Si Liao, so they couldn't help but cook a little more.

At that time, Azhu didn't dare to meet everyone and hid in the kitchen, making fire.

It was time for dinner, and everyone gathered around the table. Hu Luanfei looked around, but couldn't see Ah Zhu and Jiang Shi, so he looked at Jiang Yi: "Where are Jiang Shi and that girl? Why aren't they there?"

"That girl is thin-skinned, and she is a master who clearly distinguishes between superiors and subordinates. How dare she sit at the same table with the master to eat?"

“We don’t care about that.”

Jiang Yi was helpless, "The problem is that the girl is very particular. Jiang Shi should be accompanying her in the kitchen right now."

"Then I'll go call them over." When Hu Luan flew up, his sleeve was accidentally caught and tore with a "hiss".

Qi Siliao's face darkened, and his voice was as cold as an icy lake in winter, "The table is broken, what's the point of keeping it? Chop it up and use it as firewood."

Hu Luanfei looked at him sideways, "This place is not a big deal. It's good enough to have a table for you to eat. You complain about this and that, and don't even think about the difference between the furniture in your own home and this place. You're so hypocritical."

Before leaving, Hu Luanfei did not forget to poke Qi Siliao's forehead with his index finger.

Jiang Yi and Jiang Er, who were sitting at the same table, did not dare to look up at Qi Siriao's expression, probably because they wanted to maintain his reputation as the King of War.

Hu Luanfei walked out of the temporary living room where they were having dinner, and headed towards the kitchen in the light of the flickering candlelight. Before she arrived, she heard Jiang Shi's coaxing voice, "Little aunt, please stop crying. I won't say anything..."

Hu Luanfei quickened his pace and arrived at the kitchen door, only to see Ah Zhu sitting by the stove with a fire tong in his hand, crying and coughing.

"Look at you. I told you not to go eat, and I told you not to light the fire but you did it anyway. You must have choked." Jiang Shi said as he leaned over to wipe her tears.

"How can a servant eat at the same table with the master? It's against the rules."

Jiang Shi was extremely helpless. "I've told you many times that the prince and the queen are both very good people. We don't need to observe etiquette unless it's a big occasion."

"That's what you said, not what others said."

"Okay, I'll talk to the queen."

Azhu was about to stop him, but when Jiang Shi walked out the door, he happened to meet Hu Luanfei.

"Your Highness, you have come at the right time. Please help me persuade Ah Zhu."

When Ah Zhu saw Hu Luanfei entering the kitchen, she quickly stood up and prepared to kneel down again, but Hu Luanfei stopped her immediately: "Silly girl, this is not the palace, don't kneel down all the time."

"But you are the princess, and you are also my savior..."

"I don't consider myself a princess. I saved you for Jiang Shi. Don't be so formal. Let's go eat." Hu Luanfei said as she pulled Ah Zhu out. "Jiang Shi is still a child. Ah Zhu, give him more guidance in the future."

Although Ah Zhu was timid, he probably felt the other party's respect and nodded immediately.

Jiang Shi stood at the kitchen door, looking at Ah Zhu who was fooled by Hu Luanfei. He couldn't help but think of what happened at noon. He was actually glad that he went there to be lazy. He smiled and followed briskly.

The three of them returned to the temporary living room where they had dinner. In order to avoid embarrassing Ah Zhu, Hu Luanfei patted Qi Siliao on the shoulder and winked at him, signaling him to move away.

Ah Zhu felt a little uncomfortable, so he said, "I, I can eat in the kitchen..."

Hu Luanfei said "Hmm?" but he didn't let go of her hand. After Qi Siliao moved out, Jiang Shi brought two stools, and Hu Luanfei pulled Ah Zhu to sit down together.

Jiang Yi brought two bowls of rice and placed them in front of the two with a smile. He then looked at Ah Zhu, whose cheeks were rosy against the firelight, and said, "We were just discussing your marriage with Jiang Shi. The prince said that the third day of next month would be a good date. When you are free, go to the wedding shop on the street and choose one."

"Pick, pick what?" Ah Zhu asked hesitantly with a red face.

Jiang Yi laughed heartily, "Of course it's to pick out wedding clothes."

Ah Zhu lowered her head and blushed, like a ripe peach. Jiang Shi spoke up to help her out: "She is still young, how can she understand those things."

Jiang Yi joked, "Do you understand?"

Jiang Shi choked and said, "Tsk, if you say less, I don't think you're dumb. Everyone knows that you have to go to a wedding shop to pick out wedding clothes and red veils before getting married."

Jiang Yi raised his eyebrows in a mean way: "Your Ah Zhu doesn't know."

Ah Zhu's head was about to droop to his chest. Fortunately, Hu Luanfei was there to help. "Recently, Le Yao also likes to go to the wedding shop. I wonder if she wants to get married. Otherwise, let's set the wedding date for the third day of next month."

Jiang Yi stopped smiling immediately and sat down, not knowing what to think.

Hu Luanfei tilted his head: "Are you two having a quarrel?"

"It's difficult." Jiang Yi shook his head, "The girl said she wanted to make her own wedding dress."

"Eh? Wouldn't it be more meaningful to walk into the palace wearing the wedding dress she made? Why are you so worried?"

Jiang Yi's face fell, "She's not good at embroidery, but I can't beat her."

Jiang Yi had no choice but to let Le Yao mess around. "You said she could make the wedding dress by the third day of next month?"

Hu Luanfei said he didn't know. Now it was Jiang Shi's turn to laugh at Jiang Yi.

The meal tonight was extremely enjoyable. When it was time to collect the dishes, Ah Zhu suddenly came over and whispered, "Madam, your sleeve is torn. Can I help you mend it?"

Hu Luanfei then remembered that his sleeves were torn. Seeing Ah Zhu's cautious look, Hu Luanfei couldn't bear to reject her kindness. He also thought that this was an opportunity to get closer to her and make her feel less restrained. He simply led her into the room, took off his outer garment and gave it to her, "Then I'll trouble Ah Zhu."

"It's Ah Zhu's honor to help the Empress mend her clothes." Ah Zhu was as happy as a child. Comparing the tear on the cuff, he took out the purse from his waist and took out the needle and thread.

Hu Luanfei had seen her purse the previous afternoon. It was very nice and could hold a lot of things.

Hu Luanfei couldn't help but take it in his hands to look at it. There were a few bamboos embroidered on the purse, which looked lifelike and very beautiful.

"Did Ah Zhu make this himself?"

Ah Zhu nodded, "I used to be a maid in the embroidery room of the landlord's house. Occasionally, the nanny would teach me how to make some clothing purses. Does the queen like it? Ah Zhu will make two more when she has time."

"I like it, of course I like it." Thinking of the baby in her belly, Hu Luanfei was overwhelmed with maternal love, "I want to make a few sets of clothes for the child."

"Azhu can do it."

Hu Luanfei shook her head, "I want to do it myself, but my embroidery skills are not good..."

Ah Zhu glanced at Hu Luanfei's hands and said, "Your Majesty, you have long and slender fingers, so you must be able to do needlework well. If you don't mind, how about Ah Zhu teaching you the craft?"

Hu Luanfei stared at Ah Zhu's clean and clear face, his eyes gradually filled with mist, and he said in a low voice: "Thank you Ah Zhu for teaching me."

Ah Zhu smiled shyly: "It's just a small matter."