After the death of the host: the tyrant cried red eyes

After dinner, the aroma of tea gradually faded away, and Shen Bingning's eyes unconsciously drifted to the simple but barely usable bamboo couch in the corner, and the leisurely and contented figure on the couch.

She cleared her throat, her voice filled with determination that could not be ignored, and gestured to Xiao Yi, suggesting that he should give up his seat.

However, Xiao Yi seemed to be immersed in the ancient book in his hand and completely ignored the prompts from the outside world.

The candlelight was blocked by his broad shoulders, leaving only mottled shadows swaying on the ground.

Shen Bingning simply walked to the bamboo couch in person, stretched out a bare hand, and said in a tone that could not be refused: "Your Majesty, now that the money has been exchanged, this bamboo couch will be my temporary territory. If you want to rest here, please pay extra."

As the candlelight flickered, Xiao Yi seemed to be aware of her presence. He gently pushed Shen Bingning away, with a teasing look on his face: "My beloved, you belong to me, and yours naturally belong to me. Why do you need to mention the cost?"

As he spoke, his eyes were open and there was no trace of shyness at all.

Shen Bingning complained in her heart, why couldn't he be so reasonable when collecting the money?

She shook her sleeves slightly, and with an air of majesty that came from not even being angry, she strode towards the large bed in the center of the room.

Since he wouldn't let her, she would occupy his bed, which could be considered a small revenge!

Although this bamboo house is hidden in a dense bamboo forest, its interior is extremely exquisite. The bed is covered with bedding woven from precious ice silk, which is suitable to the touch in all seasons, as smooth as cream, and gently wraps every inch of skin.

Originally out of spite, Shen Bingning occupied Xiao Yi's bed, but she never expected that the bed was surprisingly comfortable. Coupled with the fatigue from days of traveling, she soon fell into a deep sleep with even and long breathing.

The moonlight shines through the window lattice into the quiet house.

Xiao Yi approached silently, his eyes fixed on the corners of her slightly red eyes, and an indescribable emotion arose in his heart.

Is her sadness due to herself or something else?

When the first rays of morning light shone through the window and sprinkled warmly on her body, Shen Bingning was awakened by a faint pain in her scalp.

She found herself curled up in the corner of the bed, holding a lock of hair tightly in her fingers.

Letting go of the strand of hair, Shen Bingning rubbed her slightly sore scalp and said self-deprecatingly, "Pulling my own hair in a dream is also a strange experience."

Looking around, Shen Bingning found that Xiao Yi was no longer in the room. She couldn't help feeling panic in her heart. She quickly jumped out of bed, dressed hurriedly and went out to look for him.

Even if he had to abandon her, he at least had to take her away from this snake-infested area. After all, she didn't dare to take the risk of being alone.

Running to the courtyard, she saw Xiao Yi leisurely brewing tea. His profile looked particularly peaceful in the morning light. Shen Bingning's anxious heart finally settled down, and her smile bloomed like a spring flower: "Your Highness, good morning!"

An Feng, who was standing aside, raised the corner of his mouth slightly, and his eyes quietly swept across the sun that was already high in the sky, as if he was calculating something.

Xiao Yi's gaze gently lingered on her smiling face, and he slowly spoke: "This is the fifth pot of tea I have brewed this morning."

A good night's sleep made Shen Bingning in a good mood, and her tone was full of joy: "It seems that the prince really has a special liking for tea."

The fifth pot of tea, in her opinion, was nothing special. It was just that he had bullied her too much in the past, so waiting a little longer could be considered as a kind of compensation.

"Indeed, there are tea trees on the mountain, and it is the season for picking summer tea. Why don't we go pick some together?"

Shen Bingning quickly objected: "We still need to travel today. How can we delay our journey because of tea picking? It is better to set off as soon as possible."

There were more snake problems in the mountains than in the forests, and she didn't want to take the risk.

Xiao Yi stood up and walked out the door, his tone was filled with a bit of helpless joking: "If my beloved concubine could have gotten up an hour earlier, we would have been in Yongjing City by now."

It turns out that this place is so close to the prosperous Yongjing City?

Passing through the quiet bamboo forest, Shen Bingning confidently lifted the curtain and looked out.

In the distance, a familiar figure gradually became clearer. As the carriage approached, she recognized it was Hu Zi and hurriedly stopped An Feng.

"Huzi, is that you?"

Hu Zi turned around upon hearing the voice. When he saw Shen Bingning, he was stunned at first, then he put down the basket on his back, which was full of fodder. He knelt on the ground and saluted respectfully: "I am here to see Miss Shen."

Shen Bingning hurriedly got out of the car, helped Hu Zi up, and said with concern: "No need to be so polite, get up quickly. Why are you here?"

"I'm here to collect some fresh bamboo leaves to make tea."

Shen Bingning's eyes lingered on the bamboo basket full of bamboo leaves, and she asked curiously, "Bamboo leaf tea?"

Hu Zi opened the lid of the bamboo basket and showed it to Shen Bingning: "Yes, bamboo leaf tea can clear away heat and relieve restlessness, promote diuresis and promote salivation, and is especially effective in eliminating heart fire. The weather is getting hotter and hotter, and this bamboo leaf tea will come in handy."

"Huzi, you are really knowledgeable and know so much."

As soon as she finished speaking, Shen Bingning's eyes accidentally fell on Hu Zi's worn-out shoes, and a worried smile appeared on her lips, "Wait for me a moment."

She returned to the carriage, gently lifted the curtain, and whispered to the inside of the carriage: "Your Majesty, can Hu Zi ride in our carriage for a while?"

From inside the carriage came Xiao Yi's cold and indifferent response: "Do you think anyone can ride in my carriage?"

As expected, he looked difficult to approach, so I knew he wouldn't agree easily.

Shen Bingning took a step back and changed her words: "Then at least send someone to take him home. He is also a citizen of our Yan State. There is a serious snake infestation here. It is too dangerous for a child like him to stay here."

Xiao Yi looked at Shen Bingning quietly for a moment, then gave an order to An Feng: "An Feng, send him back."

Shen Bingning was secretly happy in her heart, but when she turned around, she saw Hu Zi kneeling on the ground again, "Why are you kneeling again? Get up quickly!"

Hu Zi knelt even lower and said sincerely, "I did not expect Your Majesty to be in the carriage. Please forgive my rudeness."

"How do you know he is His Majesty?"

She clearly lowered her voice deliberately when talking to Xiao Yi, so theoretically Hu Zi shouldn't have heard it.

Hu Zi replied respectfully: "Who else can ride in the same carriage with the young lady except His Majesty?"

He did not know at first that there was someone else in the car, and was afraid that His Majesty would be unhappy about it.

Without Xiao Yi's permission, Hu Zi dared not stand up on his own.

Shen Bingning had no choice but to look to Xiao Yi for help.

Xiao Yi said two words calmly: "Get up."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Hu Zi stood up straight.

Shen Bingning took out a purse from her bosom and handed it to Hu Zi. "Hu Zi, take this money and buy a new pair of shoes. There are many snakes here. Someone will take you home later."

Hu Zi blushed slightly, and pushed with both hands, sincerely refusing: "I am of humble status, how can I afford such a valuable thing from Miss Shen."