On the wedding day, my wife was abnormal

Xia Zhu walked so fast that he almost walked with the wind, as if he wanted to leave all the grievances and bitterness behind him.

But those unstoppable tears were like beads that had broken off the string, falling "plop" and "plop" on the bluestone slabs on the ground, breaking into tiny wet marks.

In fact, she knew very well that she was not the legitimate concubine of the prince Lin Zhen. There was no matchmaker, nor any ceremony in front of the hall. At most... at most, she was a foolish subordinate who accidentally came into the favor of the master.

But this secret relationship and the intimacy and tenderness that night eventually planted a secret seed in her heart.

She had secretly hoped that even... even just a little bit of sympathy from the person beside her would be enough?

Could you even say a sweet word in private?

At least I gave you my chastity for thirty-four years.

But what about Lin Zhen?

Cold and stiff, just business!

He actually sent her to the academy!

The posture was just like he was handling a worn-out object!

This huge contrast and the cold reality made her heart ache!

It turns out that from the beginning to the end, it was Xia Zhu who was the only one being sentimental!

She walked faster and almost rushed back to the deserted courtyard where she was temporarily staying.

The yard is not big, but it is eerily empty.

There were no maids to order around and no busy servants.

Since that night, Lin Zhen has never set foot here, let alone added more people to serve her.

She spent the past few days in this boundless loneliness and desolation. During the day, she forced herself to read and write, and at night she silently shed tears under the lonely lamp.

The huge grievance overwhelmed her like a tide, and her tears flowed more and more violently.

Xia Zhu rushed into the bedroom, wanting to pack up her things and leave this place that made her sad and humiliated.

Just as she was frantically opening her bundle and preparing to grab some clothes and stuff them in—

A figure with a familiar warm breath came up from behind her silently like a ghost!

Lin Zhen's footsteps were as light as a civet cat!

Just when Xia Zhu was caught off guard, two strong arms suddenly wrapped around her slender and soft waist like iron hoops!

The force was so great that it instantly dragged her backwards and pressed her tightly against a strong and broad chest!

"Ah——!" Xia Zhu was so scared that she screamed out of her wits!

Lin Zhen's low voice with a hint of lazy laughter sounded in her ears, and his hot breath sprayed on the sensitive earlobe:

"Zhu'er...don't be so angry, I'm here to take care of you."

The sudden physical contact and the intimate breaths in her ears made Xia Zhu freeze!

Then a huge sense of shame and anger at being blasphemed suddenly exploded!

She twisted and struggled violently, tearing at the arms around her waist with both hands, her voice filled with tears and anger:

"You... Lin Zhen! Let me go! Let me go! This humble official... This humble official cannot bear such concern from the prince!!"

She struggled like a fish out of water, using all her might to break free from the strong embrace.

However, Lin Zhen's power was not something she could shake in the slightest.

Instead, he held her tighter, his chin almost touching the top of her fragrant hair, and whispered in an ambiguous and domineering tone:

"Let go? It's not up to you now. Since you don't want to learn how to be an official... then today, I, the prince, will personally teach you the first lesson!"

Before he finished speaking, Lin Zhen suddenly exerted force with his arms and lifted up Xia Zhu, who was still struggling, sideways!

Ignoring her screams and beatings, he walked a few steps to the bed covered with a plain quilt, and with irresistible momentum, he threw her directly onto the soft bedding!

Xia Zhu was still in shock and was about to stand up and escape when Lin Zhen's tall figure loomed over her like a shadow...

……

I don’t know how long it took, but the moon was at its zenith.

The bedroom was filled with a lazy and ambiguous atmosphere that was unique to sex.

Xia Zhu felt weak and sore all over, as if he had been disassembled and reassembled. Even moving his fingers was difficult.

However, my mind was like boiling water, churning and churning, and I had no desire to sleep.

The huge grievance and the body's reaction as if it had tasted something, intertwined together, made her feel extremely confused.

Beside him, Lin Zhen had already put on his undershirt and was half leaning against the head of the bed.

He lit his white jade pipe, which he always carried with him, took a deep breath, and the pungent smoke swirled in his lungs before he slowly exhaled.

The flickering of the fireworks illuminated his handsome profile, which was somewhat satisfied and lazy.

Xia Zhu was pulled back to reality from the vortex of passion by Lin Zhen's steady voice.

Lin Zhen was half leaning against the head of the bed, the flickering light of his pipe reflecting on his calm face. There was no frivolity anymore, only a convincing majesty and insight.

"Well, the first lesson is over." He exhaled a puff of smoke, his voice slightly hoarse from the experience, but he got to the point with a decisive tone. "Now listen carefully, the core of being an official lies in the heart!"

Xia Zhu wrapped herself tightly in the quilt, leaving only her shoulders and arms exposed. She was still feeling resentful, but Lin Zhen's sudden change in aura made her instinctively listen attentively.

"What is the official mind?" Lin Zhen looked directly at Xia Zhu with a sharp gaze, as if piercing through her chaotic thoughts.

"The first is called public spirit! This is the backbone!"

"What is public-spiritedness? It's not about your personal likes and dislikes, nor about nepotism! It's about following the laws of the court and the well-being of the people of the world! No matter if you're a royal relative, a powerful person, or a wealthy businessman, anyone who breaks the law will be brought to justice! For peddlers and poor families who have been wronged, you should stand up and redress their grievances! Fairness and justice are the towering trees nurtured by this public-spirited spirit! Xia Zhu, just think about it. If the officials of a place only knew how to curry favor with their superiors and flatter the powerful, treating the people like straw dogs, what would that place be like? There would surely be widespread resentment, and the people would suffer!"

Xia Zhu's mind flashed with scenes of local officials running amok and oppressing the good. He nodded subconsciously, a glint of recognition flashing in his eyes. He asked in a low voice, "What if the powerful use their power to oppress others and force them to be partial?"

She began to think about the real dilemma.

"Excellent question! This is a test of impartiality! Officials should be like pillars of support, standing firm and unafraid of superficial obstacles blocking their view! Pressure from the powerful? You must argue with reason and cite classics. If you fall short, there's always the Imperial Censorate, which can directly reach the Emperor. But remember, don't bend your spine! If you succumb to power, showing partiality today and bending the law tomorrow, you will eventually lose the support of the people! That's when the real disaster will come! An official who can't uphold impartiality, sitting idle and doing nothing, will only cause even greater harm!"

These words were so powerful that Xia Zhu's heart was shocked. His back straightened slightly and his frown relaxed a little, as if a burden had been lifted off his shoulders.

"Second, it's the people's will! This is the foundation! The people's will is not empty talk. It's not in memorials to the emperor, not in eulogies to the emperor. It's in the streets and alleys, in the fields! The people's will is like water, and the officials are like a boat. Water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it! This principle is unchanging throughout the ages!"

Speaking of this, he gave a vivid example.