The weak prince's queen

The next morning, just as the eastern sky was turning pale, a faint twilight of dawn filtered through the window lattice into the house. Qiu Ling, who had been sleeping soundly on the table, suddenly awoke with a start.

She opened her eyes wide and exclaimed in shock: "Oh! How could we fall asleep like this?" This scream was like thunder out of the blue, instantly waking up Dong'er and Mo Feng who were also immersed in their dreams.

The three of them looked at each other, recalling how they had played to their heart's content last night until they were so sleepy that they fell into a deep sleep without realizing it.

Qiu Ling was the first to come to her senses. An anxious look appeared on her face. She said urgently, "No, we have to go find the princess as soon as possible! What if the princess blames us for neglecting our duties like this?"

Hearing this, Dong'er quickly nodded and said, "Yes, we really can't delay any longer."

In a flash, Mo Feng dashed towards Chu Xiyue's room, faster than anyone else. In the blink of an eye, he was at the door, quickly pulling out his key and gently opening it. However, he didn't barge in, instead politely knocking on the door a few times.

Chu Xiyue and Xiao Yichen, who were inside the room at the moment, had naturally already noticed the commotion outside. They hurriedly stood up, frantically straightening their somewhat disheveled clothes, and then tacitly walked to either side of the room and sat down, assuming a dignified demeanor.

Before long, Qiu Ling and Dong'er arrived breathlessly at the door. Before they could even begin to speak, Xiao Yichen, who was sitting inside, had already darkened his expression. He stared at Mo Feng with a piercing gaze and said coldly, "Mo Feng, get your ten lashes of the board right now!" Before he even finished his words, he abruptly stood up and walked away without even looking back.

Seeing Xiao Yichen's departing back, Dong'er felt a pang of pain in her heart, and couldn't help but call out softly, "Mo Feng..." Her words were full of concern and worry.

Chu Xiyue's face was as gloomy as water as she continued, "Dong'er, you will also accept your punishment. It will be a deduction of one month's salary. From today on, you will reflect on your behavior in your own room! I don't need you to serve me here for the time being."

Hearing this, Dong'er showed a little disappointment on her face, but still responded respectfully: "Okay, I obey your command." As soon as the voice fell, she slowly turned around and left. Every step seemed to be particularly heavy, and her heart was as if a bottle of five flavors had been overturned, and she felt very bad.

Chu Xiyue watched Dong'er's lonely figure walk away, and a wave of pity welled up in her heart. How could she bear to treat Dong'er like this? However, the situation forced her to do so, and she really didn't want to see Dong'er be dragged into this complicated situation.

At this time, Qiu Ling, who was standing by, saw that Dong'er and Mo Feng had both been punished, and said with a face full of guilt: "Princess, this servant..."

Before she could finish her words, Chu Xiyue immediately put away her serious expression, replaced it with a gentle smile, and said softly, "I know very well in my heart that this matter has nothing to do with you."

Qiu Ling felt relieved upon hearing this, and quickly said with tears of gratitude, "Thank you, Princess, for your grace in not pursuing my fault. Let me help you change your clothes."

Chu Xiyue nodded slightly to show her agreement.

Meanwhile, Dong'er, filled with sorrow, arrived at the courtyard and happened to see Mo Feng being caned. Anxious, she rushed forward, tears welling in her eyes as she choked back tears, "This is all my fault. I was so wishful and self-willed that you've been punished like this."

Mo Feng hurriedly comforted him: "Don't say that, this little injury is nothing, it really doesn't hurt at all."

Just now, Xiao Yichen specifically instructed the others not to hurt Mo Feng, and just to hit him a few times just for show.

At this moment, Dong'er's eyes fell on the marks on Mo Feng's back. She felt a sharp pain in her heart, her eyes instantly became moist, and tears rolled down uncontrollably.

Seeing Dong'er crying bitterly, Mo Feng suddenly panicked. He hurriedly comforted her, "Hey, don't cry! It really doesn't hurt at all. If you don't believe me, just look." As he said that, Mo Feng hurriedly stood up and jumped a few times, trying to prove to Dong'er that he was fine.

However, Dong'er quickly stopped him, "Alright, alright, I get it. Stop jumping! What if you accidentally touch the wound?"

Before she finished speaking, she quickly stepped forward, stretched out her hands and carefully supported Mo Feng, and said softly: "Let me help you go back to the room, I happen to be free now."

Hearing this, Mo Feng looked at her suspiciously, his eyes full of confusion.

Dong'er was a little uneasy when she saw this scene, but she quickly calmed herself down and forced herself to act nonchalant and calm. She explained softly, "The princess just told me that there's no need for me to stay by her side and serve her for the time being."

Mo Feng was shocked when he heard this. His mouth opened wide, as if an egg could fit in it. Without thinking, he blurted out, "What? How...how could it suddenly become like this?"

Dong'er looked at Mo Feng, who was filled with astonishment, and felt a little uncomfortable in her heart. However, she still forced a faint smile, trying to make the atmosphere seem less awkward and solemn. She pretended to be calm and responded casually, "Oh, it's actually not a big deal! This is actually better. It's a good opportunity for me to take advantage of this free time and relax and rest."

After hearing Dong'er's words, Mo Feng didn't know what to do next for a moment. He could only stand there silently without saying a word.

Meanwhile, Dong'er gently helped Mo Feng to the bedside and carefully laid him down. Then, she took the medicine bottle from the side and began to carefully apply the medicine to Mo Feng's wounds.

Mo Feng felt Dong'er's gentle movements and her meticulous care for him, and a warm current suddenly surged in his heart, making him feel extremely warm and comfortable.

After everything was settled, Dong'er stood up and said gently to Mo Feng, "Okay, just rest here."

Mo Feng looked at Dong'er with gratitude and thanked her sincerely: "Thank you so much."

Dong'er smiled slightly, waved her hand and said, "You're welcome. It's just a small thing. I'll go out first and not disturb your rest." After that, she turned and walked towards the door.

Mo Feng nodded silently and watched Dong'er's back as she left until the figure completely disappeared outside the door.