The Virtuous Concubine

Malu thought to himself that she is almost sticking to you, and I don’t know whether you will drink the tea or she will drink you!

The prince had reached the age to marry his concubine and princess, and the imperial decree had been issued to allow concubines and princesses to enter the palace. The palace maids were anxious, and she understood their desire to be the first. If they could gain favor one day, their fate would be changed.

Isn’t Malu herself the most vivid example?

Smilingly, she handed the prince a cup of tea. Her slender hands, combined with the clear tea soup inside, were even more eye-catching than the white porcelain.

The prince was distracted for a moment and didn't hear what Malu just said.

Seeing the prince was confused, Malu suppressed her laughter and said, "You remember the name of the maid, go and tell your father to choose her as the trial marriage princess."

There is something sour in these words?

The prince finally came back to his senses, with a trace of embarrassment on his face. "Don't talk nonsense, Madam De. I haven't even looked at her straight in the eye."

Malu raised an eyebrow, "Oh? Then what were you thinking about just now? You were so absent-minded."

The prince was completely mesmerized by her lively and energetic expression, and when his hand, which he stretched out to take the tea, touched her fingers, he felt it burning hot.

Finally, the prince coughed lightly and said, "Nothing, just thinking about something."

Malu was relentless, "What could have caused you to lose your mind like this?"

Malu did not notice that there was something wrong with his tone. He just felt that the prince had grown up with Kangxi and should not learn his indifferent attitude towards women.

She gently reminded him: "You are older now, you can't be as muddle-headed as before. There will inevitably be many beautiful women throwing themselves at you. You must have your own judgment and determination."

The prince nodded, trying hard to maintain his "composure".

After such a quarrel, the two of them were no longer estranged. The prince relaxed a lot and laughed at her: "Madam De, you are so rude. You broke into Yuqing Palace and wanted to punish me."

Malu poured herself another cup of tea, then glanced at him and snorted, "Humph, who told you to hide from me? If you hadn't hidden first, how could I have done this."

The prince shook his head helplessly, "Don't I know what to say to you?"

It was only after he realized his feelings that the prince realized how attractive the person in front of him was.

Or maybe, this is how she attracts everyone - the prince touched the warm teacup sourly, with mixed feelings in his heart.

He looked at Malu, his eyes filled with admiration and a hint of uneasiness.

"Won't the Fourth Prince be angry if you do this?"

Malu chuckled, "Why do you say that, Your Highness? Why would the Fourth Prince be angry?"

The prince frowned, "Really?"

Malu looked calm, "Of course I take it seriously. The previous disturbance was also the result of many people fanning the flames. If Your Highness has concerns about these things, I can understand."

The prince was silent for a moment, and the doubts in his heart dissipated a little: "I was afraid that you would mind, after all..."

After all, it was he who kicked over her own son, wasn't it?

Malu smiled in relief, "Your Highness, don't worry about it. The situation was complicated at the time, and I believe Your Highness was in a hurry. Besides, the matter has already passed, and there is no point in dwelling on it."

The prince looked at Malu's open-mindedness, feeling guilty and touched: "Really? I thought you were..."

Ma Lu replied, "Do you think that no matter how much I like you, I can't compare to the Fourth Prince?"

Seeing the prince blushing, Malu pulled him to sit next to her, carefully straightened his cuffs, and then said, "Of course you are different from him. I have a responsibility to the Fourth Prince, but you are also a child I care about and love very much. That's why I barged in like this today. Do you still blame me?"

Who would be willing to blame her after she said such words?

The prince felt as if he was a ball of cotton, allowing her to squeeze it and make it round.

"When has Yuqing Palace not been open to you to come and go? Why should I blame you for this? My head still hurts because of you making so much noise."

The prince lowered his head, and his long eyelashes covered his eyes, casting a small, dense shadow.

Malu knew he was in the wrong, so he quickly took off his armor, held him in his arms, and rubbed his head.

After rubbing for a while, Malu estimated that the person had been coaxed. Just as he was about to stop, he heard the prince's aggrieved voice: "It still hurts."

Malu's heart softened, and she continued to move her hands, "Okay, okay, then I'll rub you again. You are really a child." The prince moved slightly in her arms, "I'm not a child." Malu chuckled, "If you are not a child, you are still acting like a spoiled child."

The prince stopped talking.

If you have to keep your distance from her when you grow up, then you'd better not grow up!

Chen Xin at the back was very moved. It was fortunate that Concubine De Zhao came today and calmed the prince down, otherwise there would be no peace in Yuqing Palace.

In front of Concubine De Zhao, the prince was always graceful and would not punish his servants excessively.

Chen Xin sighed, how come your highness's mother is gone? If Empress Hesheli was still alive, the prince would not be as violent as he is today.

Now, the appearance of Consort De Zhao is indeed the salvation that the prince has been looking for. Such an intelligent, gentle and courageous woman, her love and guidance for the prince will surely make the prince's growth path smoother.

Unfortunately, fate played a trick on him. The Queen passed away early, leaving the Prince to struggle alone in the palace. Also, because of her outstanding mother, Concubine De Zhao's son gradually emerged and became the biggest threat to the Prince.

Seeing that the Crown Prince was so obedient, Malu knew that the matter was most likely over. From now on, she just had to discipline the Fourth Prince, and the fight for the throne between the Crown Prince and the Fourth Prince would at least ensure that no one lost their life.

Malu spoke to him for a few more words, and agreed that they should continue to interact as usual and not hold grudges against each other. Then he left happily.

When she left, she even forgot to take her armor with her. The prince looked at the scattered white magnolia armor on the table and smiled: "She is the imperial concubine who rules over the six palaces, yet she still forgets things."

Chen Xin was just about to pack up and send it to Concubine De Zhao, but the prince reached out to stop Chen Xin.

"Put it there for now." The prince's eyes were filled with an imperceptible tenderness. "I'll go to Yonghe Palace and bring it to her when the time comes. You don't have to make a trip."

Chen Xin recalled the days when the two of them asked him to pass on messages and he had to travel back and forth between Yonghe Palace and Yuqing Palace seven or eight times a day. The corners of his mouth couldn't help but twitch a few times.

Chen Xin secretly complained in her heart, don’t bother me at this time, it’s not the first day that you two have been so affectionate and don’t care about other people’s lives!

Bai Fu, who followed, glanced at Chen Xin and was relieved when she saw that this personal eunuch, who was not very emotional, did not notice anything wrong.

When I get back, I must tell my master about this matter. I can’t delay it any longer!