I was flattered after crossing

"Do you know how to be gentle now? What did you say when I begged you last night?" I asked back in a bad mood, still upset about what happened last night. Thinking of his wild behavior by the pool last night, my body couldn't help but tremble.

Xiao Zhengxuan carefully applied the ointment on my back, fearing that it would hurt me. He sighed softly and whispered, "I also... I haven't done it in a hot spring either... It's inevitable that I'm a little out of control... But don't worry, Princess, I will be gentle with you next time~" His tone was full of apology and promise.

"Well! No! There will be next time!" I shouted through gritted teeth.

"Shh! It hurts!" Because the movement was too intense, my wound was pulled and I felt a sharp pain. I couldn't help but scream out, with a painful expression on my face.

"Princess, lie down quickly and don't pull the wound." Xiao Zhengxuan quickly reached out his hand, pushed me back onto the couch, and said to me nervously.

【One month later】

"Don't worry, this style is the most popular in our imperial city! And tie this purse! You will be at the forefront of fashion!" I said as I arranged the customer's clothes, with a friendly smile on my face, "Put it on, you will definitely become the focus of everyone's attention."

After hearing this, the customer nodded with satisfaction and replied with a smile: "Yes! I definitely believe in Mr. Xiao's vision and taste! When the grape vines arrive, I'll have to trouble Mr. Xiao to go to your house and inform you!"

"Don't worry, I will be the first to send news to your house when the goods arrive." I agreed quickly.

Just as the young lady left, another old customer's voice came: "Shopkeeper Xiao, I want to see these earrings!"

I hurriedly said, "Hey, I'm here!" Then I walked quickly to her and introduced it enthusiastically, "This just arrived this morning. It's a new style popular in the imperial city! Look at this enamel-colored winter jasmine. It's lifelike, as if it's really blooming."

The old customer looked at the earrings carefully, with a hint of surprise in her eyes: "Yes, they are beautiful, I want this pair, and I also want to try the same bracelet~" I smiled and nodded, turned around to get the bracelet and handed it to her.

Miss Shi stood in front of the counter and complained, "Boss Xiao, I heard that the Imperial City is popular now... what did you mean by 'popular'? Kitten brocade is popular. My father's comrade just came back from the Imperial City and bought a dress for his daughter from the Yunjin Silk Shop in the Imperial City!"

"Oh, don't worry, my lady. The temperature here is on the hot side, so we need to weave some thinner fabrics, but the patterns will not change. They are already being made, so please be patient." I smiled and comforted the anxious customer.

After listening to my explanation, Miss Shi's anxiety eased a little. She nodded and said, "Okay, I'm relieved. Thank you, boss."

I smiled and replied, "You're welcome. This is what we should do. If you have any other needs, you can always tell us."

As time went by, the sky gradually darkened. At this time, Xiao Zhengxuan came back from the military camp on horseback. He got off his horse and walked to my side, saying gently: "It's getting dark, let's go back!"

I looked up at him and replied with a smile, "Okay, I'll leave right after I finish the accounting. It will be quick." After saying that, I speeded up the accounting in my hands.

After arriving at the border for a month, I found that the military situation here is not as tense as I had imagined.

So, I rented a shop on a busier street here and sold some cloth and jewelry. The scale of the shop is certainly not comparable to that of the imperial city, but it does help me kill some boring time on weekdays.

After closing the shop, he rode a horse with Xiao Zhengxuan and walked back slowly.

"Princess, your business is becoming more and more prosperous." Xiao Zhengxuan's voice came from his ear.

"It's okay. The original fabrics here are good, but there is no innovation in the styles. I hired a few clothing designers and tailors a few days ago. Now they are learning. It won't be long before this store can make a profit." I said confidently.

"I originally wanted to bring the princess to the south to avoid the cold, but I didn't expect there were so many parasites in the army. I have been busy with military affairs these days and neglected the princess." Xiao Zhengxuan said a little depressed.

I looked back at him and consoled him, "Even in the imperial city there are people who eat empty salaries, not to mention this place where the emperor is far away. Did the emperor say he would send someone?"

Xiao Zhengxuan replied: "Yes, I have sent one. It should arrive in a few days. Then I can relax a little and accompany the princess to see the sea."

I smiled and said, "It's okay. Dealing with military affairs is for the country and the people. I understand. I have things to do anyway. Cui'er and I have been so busy these days..."

After hearing what I said, Xiao Zhengxuan felt better. He patted my hand gently and said, "Thank you for your understanding, Princess. I will definitely accompany you after I finish dealing with these things."

"Well, there's no rush."

Before he could finish his words, he heard a sweet voice, "Brother Zhengxuan~it's really you!"

Following the sound, I saw the master and servant standing not far away.

I looked carefully and saw that this was... the green tea representative Zhao Wanqing... She still looked so weak and pitiful.

I only felt Xiao Zhengxuan's body stiffen behind me: "Miss Zhao~ why are you here?"

"Why are you here?" Zhao Wanqing's face suddenly turned cloudy, and she immediately said disappointedly: "This is my home. Since my father was demoted, we have all returned to our hometown... Don't you know where I am from, brother Zhengxuan?"

Must be alive... this guy's defense will be broken soon... so I sat on the horse's back awkwardly and braided Ta Yun's hair. Ta Yun let out a breath, and I don't know if she was happy or not, but Zhao Wanqing and her maid were so scared that they moved two steps to the side.

Xiao Zhengxuan dismounted, walked to Zhao Wanqing, and asked politely, "I didn't know that Lord Zhao's ancestral home was here. I wonder if Lord Zhao is in good health?"

Zhao Wanqing lowered her head, pretending to wipe away her tears, and replied in a sad tone: "Father's health...Father's health is not very good. I just came out to get medicine for my father."

After hearing this, Xiao Zhengxuan frowned slightly, revealing a concerned look. He reached out and untied the purse from his waist, took out all the silver and money inside, and placed them in front of Zhao Wanqing, saying, "Miss Zhao, take these first. This king and Lord Zhao are colleagues. Now that Lord Zhao is in trouble, this king will naturally not sit idly by."

Zhao Wanqing immediately raised her hand to refuse, tears in her eyes, and choked up and said, "I can't accept this money. Thank you, Brother Zhengxuan. If Dad knew that I met you today, he would be very happy."