Harem Daily Life

Although Gu Yi knew that the person opposite would not care about false courtesy, but now they are the emperor and his subject. She is the imperial concubine and he is the subject, so they still have to observe the proper etiquette.

So he bowed solemnly, then looked away and said, "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. Although I was injured, I am all healed now and there is nothing serious."

Tao Yanyan puffed up her cheeks: "Cousin, you are too polite. Why call me Imperial Concubine? Just call me Yanyan from now on. I am so happy to know that cousin is a relative! Finally, there are a few more relatives in this world who care about me."

Gu Yi felt embarrassed by what she said, so he stopped being restrained.

Lunch from the imperial kitchen had been delivered. He Linzhang took Tao Yanyan to sit down, and then Ning Yuanhou and Gu Yi sat down separately.

"The Ningyuan Marquisate has made an indelible contribution to this battle against the State of Yan. Come, I would like to offer a toast to you and your son. You are both my most loyal subjects and will make greater contributions to our Great Zhou in the future." The three of them drank, and Tao Yanyan took a sip of tea.

"Although this imperial wine is good, don't drink too much. My cousin has been traveling hard, so it's better to finish your meal early and go back to rest for a few days." After Tao Yanyan finished speaking, he offered Gu Yi a glass of tea and wine. Gu Yi hurriedly drank it, feeling very relieved.

He Linzhang was a little jealous and deliberately said, "General Gu will be in charge of the garrison outside Beijing when he comes back this time. While he is not transferred out, shouldn't he also settle down his marriage? If there is a noble lady you like, I can grant you a marriage."

Gu Yi paused, still feeling a little disappointed, but he quickly calmed down: "I haven't stayed in the capital often in recent years, so I don't know the situation. Besides, my mother died early, so I don't have any interest in these things."

Ningyuan Hou was a little embarrassed. Even if his biological mother was gone, his second wife was still alive. He could let his second wife handle the marriage. How could he just say that he didn't care and had no intention of getting married? If he didn't get married, who would inherit Ningyuan Hou's mansion in the future?

"Ahem, I've already been arranging this matter. I'm just waiting for the matchmaker to come and propose marriage when we're compatible. But I still have to meet the boy first. A forced melon won't be sweet. I know a little bit about his bad temper." Although Ningyuan Hou didn't have any candidates for the time being, he had to say that he had one at this time. He couldn't let His Majesty think that his son had no girl who wanted him.

Gu Yi frowned, glanced at Tao Yanyan quickly, and then quickly looked away.

Tao Yanyan was very curious about which girl his uncle fell in love with, and his eyes were full of gossip.

He Linzhang picked up some food for Tao Yanyan and saw the burning curiosity in her eyes, and he felt relieved instantly.

The young concubine was smart, but she seemed to lack understanding when it came to relationships between men and women. She hadn't noticed her cousin's obvious feelings for her for such a long time, and He Linzhang was convinced.

But on second thought, this emotionally dull little concubine is actually extremely adorable. All her emotional sustenance is on me, and all her little tempers are directed at me. He is the only one, and my mood instantly becomes very good.

Unable to resist a smile, He Linzhang picked up the wine glass and said, "Then I wish the Gu family to marry the Crown Prince's Consort as soon as possible. I have already said that I will drink at the wedding." After saying that, he took Tao Yanyan's hand as if no one was around and said, "Take the Concubine to drink at the wedding together."

Gu Yi looked at the two people in front of him, his eyes dimmed. But he quickly adjusted his mood and repeatedly told himself in his heart: "This is my cousin, this is my sister, a blood sister, not someone you can just covet."

Ning Yuanhou suddenly felt anxious. His Majesty was scheduled to attend the wedding, but his daughter-in-law was still unmarried? He was so anxious!

After the meal, Marquis Ningyuan was a little drunk, and Gu Yi, feeling upset, also drank a few more glasses. After they sobered up a little, they were sent back to Marquis Ningyuan's mansion by Eunuch Zhang, along with two large boxes of rewards.

He Linzhang was so happy that he drank a little too much, so he didn't stay in the imperial study in the afternoon, but went back to Changle Palace for a rest.

Tao Yanyan wiped his hands and face, and fed him a bowl of hangover soup, muttering, "Your Majesty is really a fool. You drank so much in the middle of the day. If a minister comes to see you for something, won't it delay you? Alcohol is bad for your health. You haven't recovered for long, and you don't control your diet."

He Linzhang half-lay on the couch, looking at the concubine with a dazed look in his eyes: "When he gets married, I will drink a few more cups to celebrate."

Tao Yanyan was confused: "They're getting married, why are you so happy? It's as if you're the one entering the bridal chamber."

He Linzhang felt amused and thought that as long as he got married, there would be one less person thinking about you, which would make him happier than entering the bridal chamber.

But he just thought about it in his mind and would not tell her in person.

Such a soft, cute, well-behaved and incredibly beautiful little Yanyan can only be mine, and belongs only to me.

Driven by possessiveness, He Linzhang gently pulled Tao Yanyan into his arms, then turned over and pressed him under him.

"Your Majesty...it's still daytime...besides...didn't you already..." Tao Yanyan wanted to cry but had no tears. She was still waiting to meet Manager Li to ask about the progress of the jewelry shop.

Steward Li came at the agreed time. When he heard that His Majesty was resting inside, he was instantly shocked. "Haha, actually Eunuch Dongfang also knows the details. Why not let Eunuch Dongfang report it later? I have something else to do, so I will leave first. If Your Majesty wants to hear anything else, please send someone to call me over."

Mingyue quickly agreed and respectfully escorted Manager Li out.

Xiao Guizi, who followed Manager Li, asked suspiciously, "Manager, we just came here not long ago, why are you leaving so soon?"

Manager Li looked at him with amusement and said, "Didn't you hear that His Majesty is resting? Is there anything more important than His Majesty resting?"

Xiao Guizi touched his head and said, "Maybe if we wait a little longer, the Queen will come out."

Li Zongguan gave him a look that said "you are really ignorant" and said, "Your Majesty drank wine during lunch and rested at the Empress's place. He will not come out until dark. Let's hurry up and do our work before we lose time to make money."

Tao Yanyan was indeed released when it was almost dark, and he was so tired that he didn't even want to move his fingers.

After eating and drinking his fill, He Linzhang was full of energy. He stood up, dressed, washed, and whispered in the concubine's ear, "Get up and have dinner, or you'll be hungry."

"I'm not hungry, not hungry. I'm going to sleep, so I won't see you off." After saying that, she quickly pulled the quilt to cover her head and fell into a deep sleep.

He Linzhang shook his head in amusement, stood up and left to see the children.

The three little ones were a little surprised that they didn't see their mother.

He Linzhang explained, "Your mother drank some wine at noon and fell asleep. You should do your homework obediently later. I haven't tested you for a long time, so I will test you today."

Xiao Jinan held his head high, as if he could answer any question you asked. He Yue shrank his neck and wanted to escape.