Professional Ethics of a Concubine

Early the next morning.

King Jing, who had been working in the fields for most of the night, woke up slowly at noon.

As for Ye Qingzhi, she was so exhausted from work that even though she was mentally awake, her body refused to get up.

"If you don't want to get up, then don't get up." King Jing smiled and touched her rosy little face, "I will personally ask for leave for you later."

Now that his body and mind are satisfied, the longing after separation has been made up for, and the sapiosexuality in King Jing's body has finally defeated the love brain.

I have to go to the princess in person and give her the proper respect.

I just came back yesterday, exhausted as hell. I still have to see my father, handle government affairs, and make up for my longing and desire. I really don't have time, so I can't take care of the princess.

Ye Qingzhi really felt tired, so she didn't force herself. Anyway, she wasn't going now, and the princess didn't mind.

The princess really treated me like a good sister.

"Okay, Your Highness, remember to change the bandage on the wound on your arm." Ye Qingzhi reminded him.

After all the trouble last night, I changed the medicine before going to bed. I had to change it because the wound was cracked and bleeding a little.

"Your Highness, please don't make a fuss for the next two or three days. Heal your wound quickly. If it keeps splitting like this, it will never heal."

Ye Qingzhi said to him seriously,

"If the emperor knew about this, I'm afraid he would punish me for using my beauty to seduce His Highness and murder His Highness. Then the emperor would probably order me to hang myself with a white silk."

"... Nonsense, it's not as serious as you say." King Jing refuted her with a smile, but he also knew that what she said made sense, but he still said deliberately,

"I understand. Before the wound scabs over, I will not do anything but enjoy your service."

Ye Qingzhi rolled her eyes at him and said, "I wanted to serve you, but Your Highness despised me for not having the strength and insisted on doing it yourself. Can Your Highness bear it and not move?"

“……”King Jing.

When it comes to quarreling, he can't beat her.

He gives up!

-

When the princess saw King Jing coming, she was surprised and delighted. She hurriedly stood up to greet him and asked with concern,

"Your Highness has lost so much weight, he must have suffered a great disaster. Has Your Highness rested and is he feeling better? I heard from Qingzhi that Your Highness was injured. How about asking the imperial physician to take a look?"

"It's fine. I've already seen the imperial physician yesterday afternoon." Prince Jing said, "Is there anything important happening in the palace recently?"

"No, I can handle all the affairs.

The concubines were all very well-behaved. With the experience of Concubine Zhao as a lesson, no one caused any trouble. The children were also in good health and nothing happened.

As for the servants, there is a clear assessment, reward and punishment, and promotion mechanism designed by Qingzhi. They all perform their duties conscientiously and actively, and there are very few who cheat or slack off.

A few other spies were caught and dealt with by the eunuch Wang, but I cannot guarantee that there are no spies in the mansion. Your Highness has to supervise this personally."

Upon hearing this, Prince Jing responded and affirmed the princess, "You have done very well, much better than when you were in the Marquis' Mansion."

"It's all thanks to Qingzhi's good teaching, and the assistance of several capable maids and stewards." The princess said with a smile.

"Don't be so modest. I have seen your efforts and progress." King Jing also said with a smile.

The princess was naturally happy to be so affirmed and recognized. She smiled even more and continued,

"Your Highness, the spring plowing has been completed at the farm, and some tenants have been causing trouble by trying to steal oxen and iron tools.

I thought it was excusable, so I asked the steward to punish the tenants, but I did not let them leave. I also provided them with more oxen and iron tools to ensure that the tenants could work normally.

Qingzhi proposed a method of intercropping crops. She said she only had a vague idea about it, but she specifically asked Si Nong to research this area. She asked Si Nong to farm with the tenants, and then allocated a large part of the land to be used as an experimental field and a control group.

I think Qingzhi is capable, rare, and interested, so let her have fun. Even if the harvest is not good, it doesn’t matter. The palace doesn’t need this little rent.”

King Jing nodded and naturally had no objection.

Now that he knew Ye Qingzhi's background, he could better understand some of her actions.

Although she vowed to herself not to expect herself to do anything advanced or amazing, she was actually trying her best to change this place in a better way within her ability.

She is very responsible and kind.

The princess no longer trusts Ye Qingzhi, but to some extent, she indulges her more than himself and pampers her, without him having to tell her anything specifically.

Given the princess's attitude, as long as Ye Qingzhi doesn't talk about becoming the queen and supports the prince as the crown prince, the princess will let her do whatever she wants and even back her up.

Prince Jing didn't know whether he should be happy or jealous.

"Because of the Emperor's drastic actions against the Ministry of Justice and the Crown Prince's confinement, the nobles have stopped holding banquets, except for a few relatives' birthdays. Weddings have been postponed if possible, and I have sent the corresponding gifts..."

The princess went on to give Prince Jing a brief report on the daily affairs of the palace, just like a work report.

Because the concubines are worry-free and the servants are helpful, the princess has saved a lot of energy, and she doesn't feel too tired when handling these daily affairs.

However, even so, the princess does not have much free time every day as there are too many trivial matters to deal with.

There are too many people, both inside and outside the palace, who depend on the palace and rely on it for their livelihood. Especially when the prince is not around, anyone who encounters any problem must report to the princess, and she will make the final decision. It would be strange if she wasn't busy.

If the princess is too busy, she will ask Ye Qingzhi and the newly appointed Concubine Wu for help.

Ye Qingzhi is very good at handling these daily matters. She is organized and clear. After a series of operations, she sorts out the responsibilities and then hands them over to the people below.

Concubine Wu was of low birth and her family never taught her how to be an official. She was not eligible to learn anything after entering the palace as a concubine. Now that she is a concubine, she has a lot to learn.

The princess also needed to train people. Knowing that Concubine Wu was a well-behaved person, she began to teach her some things and let her grow up.

"By the way, Your Highness, I want Xiaokang to be the prince's companion. Xiaokang is smart, knowledgeable, and knows his limits. He is much better than the noble children of the same age."

The princess finally talked about the thing she cared about most.

"These two children have been together for seven or eight days. From what I have seen, the prince likes Xiaokang very much. Xiaokang can also discipline the prince and make him study more attentively.

But, considering Xiaokang's status, he and the prince are uncle and nephew, and have a close relationship. I really think it is very suitable. What do you think, Your Highness?"

"You think highly of that child," said King Jing.

"I am also speaking the truth. He is indeed a good child. Thanks to him meeting Valley Master Feng, if Qingwan knew about this, she would rest in peace."

The princess sighed sincerely.

"Call him and the prince over here, and I'll see them first."

King Jing said.

The princess responded with a smile and told the maid to call for help.

At this time, the two children were taking classes with their teacher, so there was no need to separate and call for help.

After a while, Feng Niankang and Mingyu came over together.

"Father, what do you want to talk to us about?" Mingyu asked him excitedly after coming in and greeting him.

"Greetings to His Royal Highness Prince Jing." Feng Niankang greeted Prince Jing respectfully and stood there without saying a word.

"Your mother said that she wanted Feng Niankang to be your study partner. Father, please meet him and ask for your opinion."

Prince Jing said this to the prince, his eyes fell on Feng Niankang, observing his expression changes.

Feng Niankang's expression didn't change. Noticing his gaze, he grinned at him. His smile was bright and innocent.

King Jing was stunned for a moment, then smiled at him.

"Father, yes, yes. I like Brother Kang. I like taking classes with him. It's very interesting. Brother Kang knows a lot. Even our master doesn't know as much as he does. He can even speak the Chu language..."

When Mingyu heard that she would have Brother Kang as her study partner, she excitedly said a lot.

If King Jing hadn't interrupted him, he would have been able to write an excellent essay of no less than a thousand words, titled "My Good Brother".

"Okay, father knows that you like him very much and want him to be your study partner." King Jing interrupted him with a smile and looked at Feng Niankang again.

"What about you? Are you willing to be the prince's study companion?"

"I am willing to be the prince's study partner. It is my good fortune. I will do my best to do my best. Not only will I supervise the prince to complete his studies well, but I will also give him the best company and make him happy."

Feng Niankang held his head high and expressed his loyalty loudly.

The princess smiled immediately and praised Feng Niankang, "You are such a good child. I am relieved that the prince is studying with you."

"Thank you, Princess, for your affirmation of me. I will work hard and will not let you down." Feng Niankang said immediately, grinning.

“……”King Jing.

This smell is inexplicably familiar.