The Concubine's Daughter Travels Through Time and Space and Takes the Road of Confrontation

Zhou Boli finally understood and quickly said to comfort him, "This Miss Dong is the wife chosen by our father for Zhou Zhongyi. Since she hasn't married yet, she doesn't count."

Lu Yun immediately shook her head. "Even if Miss Dong is gone, there's still Miss Xi. The key lies in the man's feelings. This is a good opportunity for me to use Miss Dong to see what Zhou Zhongyi really means to Dashou."

After hearing this, Zhou Boli did not mention it again. Zhou Zhongyi's marriage was never in his consideration.

When Yaochun came to invite her, Lu Yun was sitting on the couch, having her pulse felt by Madam Chen. She waited until Madam Chen stopped and then said with a smile, "My Lady Princess, Miss Dong is visiting you today. Your Ladyship has sent this servant to invite you to Mingde Hall to meet her and have a conversation."

Lu Yun nodded at this, believing that future sisters-in-law should meet each other in advance to get to know each other better. After seeing Yaochun off, she asked Tonghua to find her bright red dress and combed her hair to match it. Then she took Caihe to Mingde Hall.

Before I got close, I heard a sweet laugh coming from inside.

Dong Pan was still wearing a peach pink dress, with her hair in a girlish heart-shaped bun. She had a smile on her face and handled things with ease. She looked like a generous, lively and simple girl.

Before Lu Yun could kneel down to salute the princess, Yao Chun smiled and helped her aside and settled her down properly. As per Lu Yun's habit, she was given a glass of water.

Princess Gao nodded and said, "That's fine. You are different now than usual, so you must be more careful."

Lu Yun smiled and said, "It's all because of your kindness and consideration for me, your majesty."

Princess Gao also smiled and said, "We are one family and we don't talk behind each other's backs. You are my daughter-in-law. If I don't love you, who else should I love?"

The girl from the Dong family who was sitting next to them stood up and greeted Lu Yun without blinking an eye when she heard this.

Lu Yun smiled and waved her hand, "Miss Dong, you don't have to be polite. I'm sorry to have kept you waiting. It's my fault."

Dong Pan shook her head obediently. "It is a blessing for me to see the Princess and the Princess today. I am afraid that if I fail in some way, I will make a fool of myself."

Lu Yun smiled without saying anything, then turned to look at Princess Gao, "Mother, Miss Dong has come from afar, why don't you let me take her around the mansion."

Princess Gao hesitated for a moment before agreeing, "Just take her for a walk in the garden. Don't go too far. I want her to stay for lunch."

After saying that, he sent Yaochun to follow.

The garden of the palace is not far in front of Mingde Hall. In spring, the garden is in full bloom and is a real spectacle.

However, Dong Pan felt that the princess in front of her was much more beautiful than the colorful flowers along the way. All the servants she met on the way were extremely respectful to her, which made her feel annoyed.

Since Prince Zhou Er was not the princess' biological son, she would definitely not be able to gain the power of stewardship after marrying into the family. She might even be forced to live on her own. Zhou Zhongyi had no official position and no permanent property. Would he have to rely on the little property he was given from the palace to make a living?

Dong Pan clutched the handkerchief in his hand in frustration.

"Miss Dong?"

A voice woke him from his thoughts. Dong Pan quickly concealed his expression and put on a harmless one. "Princess?"

Lu Yun gently stroked the petals. "South Vietnam is rich in mineral resources. What does Miss Dong's family do?"

Dong Pan twitched his lips and said, "Luckily, we have the protection of the palace. Our family has some land. My father used to serve in the military camp, but later he retired due to a serious injury."

Lu Yun was a little surprised. It seemed that Father Dong and the King were close friends. Could it be that Zhou Zhongyi was being used as a favor by the King? In that case...

Dong Panpan lowered her eyes and stared at her feet, a hint of jealousy flashing in her eyes.

"So that's how it is. Speaking of which, I know a little bit about the bad things happening in the fields." Seeing that she didn't want to talk about it anymore, Lu Yun simply changed the subject.

"In recent years, South Vietnam has been vigorously promoting improved seeds, potatoes, and most recently, sweet potatoes. I wonder what General Dong thinks of this?"

Dong Pan was disdainful in her heart. How could he talk about such dirty things every day? She just pretended to be obedient on the surface and said, "I have heard my father mention it a few times. He praised it a lot and said that with this auspicious object, the people would no longer have to go hungry."

Zhou Boli and Lu Yun went to Mingde Hall and sat in the courtyard waiting for a while, but no one came back, so they simply brought people and rushed over. On the way, they met Zhou Zhongyi again.

The two brothers looked at each other, Zhou Zhongyi bowed with his head bowed, and the two of them walked towards the garden one after the other.

Lu Yun saw Zhou Boli first and stood up and walked a few steps outside the pavilion to greet him. Zhou Boli saw his wife and, without caring about anyone else, reached out and held her arm. "It's a nice day today, it's time to go out for a walk."

Lu Yun's ears warmed as she thought of the others, and she let go of her hand and looked behind her. Looking at the tall and handsome man before her, Dong Pan bowed softly, her words shyly saying, "Greetings, His Highness the Crown Prince."

Zhou Boli raised his hand slightly and turned sideways to reveal Zhou Zhongyi behind him.

Dong Pan hesitated, "Hello, Second Young Master."

Zhou Zhongyi treated her coldly, saying nothing as he walked straight into the pavilion and sat down. Dong Pan hesitated for a moment before following her into the pavilion. Yaochun brought the chessboard and suggested with a smile, "I heard Miss Dong say she's good at chess. Why don't you play a few games with our Second Young Master?"

Lu Yuan and Zhou Boli were still standing outside the pavilion. Seeing their movements, Lu Yun glanced at the man beside her and whispered, "Why are you wearing such nice clothes today? I think it's probably not going to work out for you two."

Zhou Boli glanced at his white official uniform and said solemnly, "Madam, I think clothes from the Central Plains suit me better."

Lu Yun secretly rolled her eyes. "You're fat, and you're even panting!" she said, making a face and saying, "Shame on you, Zhou Boli!"

Zhou Boli pinched his wife's cheek lovingly and said, "Madam, you look beautiful today too."

Zhou Zhongyi's resentment in the pavilion was almost overwhelming. Why the hell did he treat her like this? The black chess piece in his hand killed the white chess piece on the opposite side quickly, accurately and ruthlessly, leaving no trace of it.

Dong Pan's face became increasingly stiff. Even as he raised his hands in surrender, he did not forget to show his gentleness and consideration, praising the opponent, "Second brother, your chess skills are really amazing. Pan Pan is ashamed of himself."

I wish the tone wasn't so stiff and the smile wasn't so forced.

Zhou Zhongyi sneered, threw the chess piece in his hand into the chess basket, and crossed his arms. "Ms. Panpan, you are a smart person. I am not worthy of you. You deserve better."

Dong Pan smiled softly, "Second brother, what nonsense are you talking about? Uncle Zhou just asked you to take me out for a few days. If you have anything else to do, I will tell Dad when I get back. Please tell Dad that Uncle Zhou will never make things difficult for you."

Zhou Zhongyi's face was completely gloomy. Looking at the woman in front of him with a bright smile, he took a deep breath and said, "Dong Pan, you can say whatever you want. I won't accompany you anymore!"

After saying that, he stood up and walked away. After taking two steps, he remembered something and stepped back. "Also, why do you look down on people who run shops? They can make money on their own, can you?"

After speaking, he strode away without looking back.

Dong Pan's mouth twitched and her face turned ashen. Because Miss Yaochun was present, she forced herself to change her expression, squeezed out a few tears, and prepared to go to the princess to complain.

Before he could even get close to Mingde Hall, he was stopped and left the palace unwillingly. Dong Pan angrily ordered the coachman to turn the horses around and head towards the downtown area.