Accidentally dressed as an empress

Early the next morning, the big rooster kept in the small kitchen crowed loudly, waking Yunxiu up.

Yunxiu stayed up all night, her dark panda eyes wide open as she glanced outside. It was still pitch black. She gritted her teeth. What rooster crowing? Ugh, that's not accurate at all. She'd have the kitchen stew it for chicken soup when she got home.

Yunxiu lifted the quilt and got out of bed in the dark. She went to the bathroom and fell back to sleep after returning.

It was Zhong Yi who dug the lazy Yunxiu out of bed and helped her get up.

It was bright outside. Yunxiu half-opened her eyes, still drowsy, and asked, "Why are you up so early? I want to sleep a little longer..." Yunxiu fell back on the bed.

Zhong Yi held her shoulders and said, "Your Highness, it's time to get up. You have to go back home today."

"Oh, I didn't forget. I'm the eldest princess, so what if I ask them to wait a while?" Yun Xiu's nonchalant tone sounded disrespectful to Zhong Yi.

Zhong Yi's mind turned, but he smiled slightly and acted first and reported later, "I have sent a servant to pass on the message, we will be there soon."

"Huh? So fast?" Yunxiu's brain finally started working. After she reacted, she quickly put on her clothes.

Zhong Yi also helped her to dress, and Yunxiu didn't think it was inappropriate.

Zhong Yi couldn't help but find it a bit amusing. This princess, who disguised herself as benevolent, was actually lazy and careless in private. She didn't have any bad intentions, she just didn't care much about other people's feelings. He should not overthink it, lest he get hurt.

Yunxiu was actually a little nervous and asked the system in her mind, "Um, Tongzi, what should I pay attention to when my wife returns home?"

This is her first time.

The system said, [Dress brightly and be more intimate with your husband.]

Yunxiu held down Zhong Yi's hand as he was putting on her outer robe and said, "I'll change into a red brocade robe, and you should change into a red skirt as well."

Zhong Yi smiled helplessly again, "I can only wear pink."

Men wearing pink? Are you sure?

Yunxiu looked strange and said, "You like pink? Then let's go with pink."

The system covered its face. Its host, once so clever, was now confused. Only the principal wife could wear red. Wasn't that common sense? This was the host's first time traveling to ancient times. Forget it, I won't complain about her anymore. If I do, I'll be banned.

Zhong Yi went into the inner room and changed into a pink shantung gauze dress. As expected, as long as a person is good-looking, he or she will look good in anything, and pink does not seem out of place.

On the rest of the way, no matter how Yunxiu tried to find something to talk about, Zhong Yi ignored her.

The silence in the carriage was suffocating, and Yunxiu looked out the window. The streets of Lingyun City were paved with blue bricks, lined with shops and bustling with people. The cries of vendors filled the air, creating a lively atmosphere.

The homegirl Yunxiu realized that she had missed out on 100 million yuan, and she must go out shopping next time.

The carriage slowly arrived at the Zhong Mansion.

Yunxiu finally met Yu Yan, her maternal grandfather and Zhong Yi's grandfather. The middle-aged man was as quiet and world-weary as a stagnant pool, and looked extremely tired. Zhong Yi, upon seeing him, called him "Grandpa."

Yu Yan forced a smile and said, "I'm glad you're back."

The younger members of the Zhong family greeted her one by one, and she distributed gifts to them. Yunxiu then confessed to her grandfather that she had asked the Empress Dowager for Zhong Yi's hand in marriage, and that Zhong Yi had been sent to her by Aunt Cui.

Yu Yan, a seasoned veteran, asked directly, "When will the wedding be held?"

Yunxiu was embarrassed and said, "I can't give him the best now, but when I return to the position of Crown Princess, I will make cousin Yi the most noble man in Yun Country."

I was fooled by her.

Using busyness as an excuse, Yunxiu took Zhong Yi back to the Grand Princess's residence without having lunch together.

After a dull lunch at home, half of the holiday was already over.

In the afternoon, Yunxiu had to work again.

In the study, Zhong Yi seemed a little depressed and left after reading for a short while.

After Yunxiu finished looking at the inventory of the mansion's property, she returned to Zhongxiuyuan.

It was just getting dark, and she had already washed up. It was still early, but Zhong Yi had already gone to bed, leaving only a dim candlelight. Yunxiu lay on the couch and asked Zhong Yi across the screen, "Are you feeling unhappy today?"

Zhong Yi's eyes widened slightly. When had His Highness actually begun to observe his emotions? Had His Highness changed his temper? Zhong Yi gently asked, "Why do you say that, Your Highness?"

Yunxiu said, "Sushu, you haven't even finished reading a single volume tonight."

Yunxiu thought about it and decided it could only be a matter of returning to her parents' home. Zhong Yi exchanged pleasantries with his family, chatting casually. No one mentioned the imperial prison, surprisingly reaching a tacit understanding. Was whitewashing the truth a natural skill of the Zhong family?

Yunxiu paused and asked, "Do you feel sad that your grandfather didn't save you?"

Zhong Yi was at the Zhong Mansion during the day, and his face looked very calm, without any sadness on his face. Facing such a family, he must still be sad, right?

Zhong Yi frowned, somewhat puzzled as to why she had such a question. He spoke calmly, "Grandpa didn't have to save me. When I was sixteen, I disobeyed his orders and ran away to join the army. From that time on, I was responsible for myself."

Yunxiu felt as if her throat was blocked by cotton. Her heart felt sour and soft, and she strangely felt a sense of pity.

Yunxiu really wanted to comfort him, but she was tongue-tied and couldn't utter a word of comfort.

She could only change the subject, "Did your grandpa let you get married back then?"

Zhong Yi hummed softly.

Yunxiu asked, "Why don't you get married? Your fiancée is Lin Zichen, right? She's a nice person."

Zhong Yi chuckled and said, "At that time, I was very proud and arrogant. I felt that I couldn't marry without making some achievements. I was very unwilling. The funny thing is, in the end, I still had to rely on a woman."

Yunxiu had never heard his tone so sarcastic before; he must have been mocking himself. Yunxiu quickly said, "Don't say that. If it weren't for you, Yun Country would have already fallen. No one can accomplish anything without help. You're already the smartest young man I've ever met."

If she had not become a time traveler, she would have been just an ordinary high school student at his age. Saving a country is something a high school student would not even dare to think about.

Zhong Yi said, "I took advantage of Lin Zichen."

Yun Xiu said, "I believe Lin Zichen is willing to be used by you. You can also use me."

Zhong Yi turned his head away silently, burying his voice in the quilt, and said muffledly, "Your Highness, I am not a good person."

Yunxiu said, "You are fine."

The real Zhong Yi is like this. She is definitely not the quiet one embroidering, gentle and considerate one removing her outer garment.

"No, I'm not good. Your Highness, be careful not to be deceived by me."

Yunxiu snorted, "Can you trick me?"

Zhong Yi raised the corner of his mouth and said, "Anyway, thank you, Your Highness, for supporting me in the Zhong family."

This was one of the few warmth he could feel.

"It doesn't matter."

“But it’s important to me.”

Yunxiu raised her hand and yawned, saying, "Go to sleep, good night."