On the wedding day, my wife was abnormal

Murong Yan was obviously trying to turn her reluctance into strength. She murmured and suddenly seemed to sense something. Her eyelashes trembled slightly and she slowly opened her eyes. What she saw was Lin Zhen's affectionate gaze. Her cheeks flushed and she scolded him, "You only know how to stare at me."

Lin Zhen smiled softly and patted her head: "I'll never get tired of looking at you a thousand times."

After saying that, Lin Zhen growled, and Murong Yan closed her eyes and savored it. She waited until it was completely over before she lay on the edge of the bed and spit into the spittoon.

Lin Zhen smiled and said, "It's getting late, it's time to go to court."

Murong Yan then remembered the morning court and hurriedly stood up. A group of palace maids filed in, led by Musk Moon.

Musk Moon has delicate eyebrows and a slender figure. Her eyes seem to contain a pool of spring water, yet reveal a bit of timidity, just like the delicate buds of a newly blooming flower, which makes me feel pity for her.

She folded her hands in front of her, trembling slightly, and walked to Murong Yan's side with lotus steps, saying softly: "Your Majesty, I will help you wash and dress."

The sound was as gentle as the breeze blowing through the strings of a piano.

Murong Yan nodded slightly, walked to the dressing table and sat down. Musk Moon then picked up the comb and combed her long hair very carefully. Each stroke was gentle and slow, as if she was treating the most precious treasure in the world, her eyes focused and pious.

When Murong Yan was dressed neatly and made up exquisitely before leaving for court, Musk Moon breathed a sigh of relief. She turned to face Lin Zhen, her cheeks flushed, and she saluted, "Sir, I will help you wash and dress."

Lin Zhen had a playful smile on his face, his eyes fixed on Musk Moon, teasing her deliberately: "Why are you so nervous here with me? I saw you were much calmer when you were serving His Majesty."

Musk Moon lowered her head even lower, almost burying it in her chest, revealing only a section of her fair neck. Her voice was as thin as a mosquito's, "Your Highness, you are joking. Your Majesty is so majestic that I dare not make any mistakes. But Your Highness... you are close to His Majesty, and I am afraid that if I fail to serve you well, I will displease you."

As she spoke, she picked up the towel, wet it lightly, and wrung it dry before she dared to slowly approach Lin Zhen.

When she got closer, Lin Zhen suddenly reached out, grabbed her wrist holding the towel, and pulled it gently. Musk Moon staggered, leaned forward, and almost fell into Lin Zhen's arms.

"Oh!"

She screamed, her chest heaving rapidly, and her face flushed instantly, like a ripe peach in spring.

Lin Zhen seemed unaware and pulled her closer. With his other hand, he gently lifted her chin, applying a little force with his fingers to force her to look at him. A sly smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, "Little girl, are you so easily frightened?"

Musk Moon's eyes were filled with panic and shyness. She frantically avoided his gaze, her long eyelashes trembling like frightened butterfly wings. She wanted to break free from his wrist, but she didn't dare to use force. She stammered, "Prince, please don't tease me."

Lin Zhen acted as if he hadn't heard her. Not only did he not let go of her hand, but he leaned forward, their noses almost touching. His warm breath fanned Musk Moon's face, and he whispered, "You're quite amusing, little girl."

Musk Moon felt a buzzing in her head, and she became completely dazed and her body went limp. If Lin Zhen hadn't been holding her wrist, she would have collapsed to the ground.

When Lin Zhen saw her like this, a different feeling surged in his heart. He loosened the strength in his hands a little, but still did not let go. Instead, he gently stroked her wrist, and the delicate touch was as warm as mutton-fat jade.

He tilted his head slightly, and asked with a half-smile, "Xiao Musk Moon, you've been in this palace for a long time, right? Is there anyone who is this close to you on a daily basis?"

Musk Moon's cheeks burned hot, and she shook her head in panic. She couldn't even speak clearly, and her voice became smaller and smaller. "Reply...Reply to my Lord, I have been in the palace for three years and have always been cautious. I have never...never treated anyone like this..."

Lin Zhen's lips curled up, a hint of mischief flashed in his eyes, and he sighed deliberately: "Alas, such a beautiful woman, how could her temperament be constrained by these palace walls? What a pity, what a pity."

As he spoke, he released Musk Moon's wrist, but his fingers slowly moved up her arm, gently lifting a strand of her hair and sniffing it at the tip of his nose. His eyes grew deeper, "The fragrance of this hair is refreshing and elegant, and suits you very well."

Musk Moon seemed to be under a spell, frozen in place, her eyes full of helplessness. She felt her heart beating like thunder, as if it was about to burst through her chest.

Seeing her like this, Lin Zhen's smile deepened. He leaned forward, almost close to Musk Moon's ear, and whispered, "In consideration of your dedication to serving His Majesty, if you have any difficulties in the future, feel free to come to me, okay?"

The warm breath brushed past Musk Moon's ears, causing a dense layer of goose bumps on her neck. She subconsciously shrank her neck and nodded hurriedly: "Yes... Thank you, Prince."

After a while, Lin Zhen finally let go of her hand and leaned back in his chair, looking at her leisurely, his eyes still filled with a hint of amusement: "Hurry up and serve me."

Musk Moon nodded hurriedly, her fingers trembling even more violently. She finally managed to calm herself down and wipe his cheek.

Her fingers accidentally touched Lin Zhen's skin, and she quickly withdrew like a frightened deer. Her face was as red as a ripe apple, and even her earlobes were stained crimson and hot.

That shy look made Lin Zhen laugh out loud.

After washing up, Lin Zhen went to the side hall to have breakfast.

The table was filled with delicious food, exquisite porcelain plates filled with steaming hot snacks, and various delicious porridges.

Lin Zhen sat down, picked up a piece of cake at random and put it in his mouth. The soft, sweet taste instantly spread on his taste buds.

After all, it’s made in the imperial kitchen, so it tastes better than what the fat cook in the palace makes.

After finishing his meal, he stood up and went straight back to the palace with his guards.

Inside the palace, Huanbi had been waiting for a long time. Seeing Lin Zhen return, she hurried forward to greet him: "Husband, everything is ready."

Lin Zhen nodded, took Huanbi into the carriage, and headed straight for Wuqing County.

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As we sped along, the outline of Wuqing County gradually became clear.

Entering the county town, I saw houses arranged in an orderly manner on both sides of the street. Although it was not as prosperous and luxurious as the capital, it also exuded the atmosphere of fireworks.

The people came and went, most of them wearing coarse linen clothes, plain in color, with patches but washed clean and tidy.

Several small vendors stood on the street, hawking their local produce, including fresh fruits and vegetables and hand-woven bamboo baskets. Children played and laughed on the street corner, chasing a tattered kite, their laughter filling the streets.

County Magistrate Sun Ping had received the news early and was waiting at the city gate with a group of officials from the county government.

The man was about forty years old, with a thin face and a look of shrewdness and competence in his eyes.

Seeing Lin Zhen's figure appear, he hurried forward and bowed, "Your humble servant Sun Ping leads the Wuqing County Court to respectfully welcome the Crown Prince."

The officials behind him knelt on the ground and shouted in unison: "Welcome to the Crown Prince!"

The voice echoed over the county town, attracting the attention of the people, who were curious about the identity of this distinguished guest from the capital who could make the county magistrate treat him so respectfully.

Lin Zhen jumped off the carriage and raised his hand to support him. "There's no need to be so polite, County Magistrate Sun. I came here just to see the people's livelihood and customs in Wuqing County. Please lead the way."

Sun Ping repeatedly said yes, and led Lin Zhen sideways into the city, introducing the taxation, agriculture, sericulture, commerce and other situations of Wuqing County along the way.

Lin Zhen nodded from time to time, stopped to observe from time to time, his eyes showing thought, as if he was planning something.