The whole family of villains listens to my heart, the Regent Prince treats me dearly.

Chapter 10 You're quite the thoughtful NPC

After leaving the Fifth Concubine's courtyard, Zhai Rongyu took Shuang'er back to her room. On the way, she inquired about the situation in the mansion with Shuang'er.

"Shuang'er, how many concubines are there in the manor?"

To be honest, the author didn't elaborate much on the specific circumstances of the villain's family in the original book. Or perhaps they did, but she didn't pay attention.

Her focus was entirely on the intense, tumultuous love story between the male and female leads, and their intimate interactions. Who cares how many wives the villain has?

Unless the villain is a young and handsome man.

Her father was handsome, but he was, after all, an old man getting on in years. And she remembered him being a devoted husband and father; surely he wouldn't have many concubines?

If everyone were like Fifth Concubine, that would be fine, but I'm afraid that most would be like Third Concubine.

But didn't that fifth concubine say that there are many evil spirits and monsters in the inner quarters?

"I wonder how many more concubines I'll have to deal with in the future. Sigh~ I'm a bit socially anxious."

She sighed.

Before he finished speaking, he saw Butler Zhang carrying a basket of things and walking towards the study.

"Hi~ Butler Zhang~ Going to deliver something to Father again?"

Zhai Rongyu leaned closer and said mysteriously with a smile, "You really are my father's virtuous wife."

Butler Zhang was so frightened that his beard trembled three times.

"Second Miss, please don't tease this old servant! Even if this old servant had ten lives, I wouldn't dare..."

"Alright, alright~"

Zhai Rong waved her hand, "Just kidding! Go on."

Butler Zhang fled as if he were running away.

Shuang'er watched from the side with a black line on her face.

Social anxiety?

Second Miss...you'd better be!

She replied quietly, "In response to Miss, Master has a total of eighteen concubines."

"How many?!"

Zhai Rongyu raised her voice, almost turning into a screaming chicken.

I never expected her father to look so old-fashioned...

So that's what they were up to behind the scenes!

Shuang'er was already used to Zhai Rongyu's sudden outbursts.

She spoke calmly:

"After Madam left, Master began taking concubines, eighteen in total. Therefore, people in the household often say that Master was previously too strictly controlled by Madam, which is why..."

Shuang'er glanced at Zhai Rongyu, and seeing that her expression was normal, she continued, "Everyone says that Master has changed his temperament, but Shuang'er doesn't think so..."

At this point, Shuang'er stopped talking, feeling a bit scared.

She almost forgot that she shouldn't talk about her master casually.

"Good Shuang'er, please speak up! Tell us your thoughts." Zhai Rong pinched a microphone between her fingers and held it in front of Shuang'er, her eyes full of encouragement.

Shuang'er then mustered up her courage.

"Although the master has eighteen concubines, he rarely comes to the inner quarters. Shuang'er thinks that the Minister's mansion is a place of high position and great power, and there must be many people trying to get in by any means. The master may have his own reasons for keeping them all in the mansion."

After saying that, Shuang'er looked at Zhai Rongyu with some nervousness.

Zhai Rongyu gave Shuang'er a thumbs up.

"Shuang'er, you're quite the NPC with ideas!"

Shuang'er lowered her head shyly.

Ever since the young lady woke up after hitting the pillar, she has been saying strange things.

However, that didn't prevent her from understanding.

The young lady is praising her!

Zhai Rongyu understood now.

It was all a disguise by her father!

How can someone in a high position of power not have something to hide?

That's so worrying!

No wonder her father was able to get the emperor's permission to marry so many concubines.

It's mainly because everything else is so impeccable!

If the emperor weren't lustful, he probably wouldn't be able to sleep at night.

On the surface, he had a ton of concubines, but in reality, he was secretly pursuing his career.

This is her father.

A surprising ultimate villain with two major plot twists later on!

Receipt!

Meanwhile, in the study of the Zhai residence.

Butler Zhang held up the gifts in his hand. "Master, the Sixth Prince has sent someone to deliver something again."

Minister Zhai snorted coldly.

"He's making such an obvious attempt to win me over; he's afraid others won't know how close he is to me."

"Leave it alone."

Steward Zhang put down the gifts and respectfully handed a letter to Minister Zhai.

"Sir, a letter has arrived from the border."

Minister Zhai opened the letter and read it for a long time. Then he slammed his hand on the table, stood up, and laughed loudly, "Excellent! Excellent! A great victory at the border! My son has single-handedly captured two enemy cities!"

Butler Zhang was also very happy; even his white hair looked a little brighter.

"That's wonderful, sir! The eldest young master should be back soon, right?"

Minister Zhai beamed with delight, “They’re already on their way. Judging by the time, they should arrive in the next couple of days.”

"Then this old servant will go and prepare a welcome feast for the young master!" Steward Zhang happily took his leave.

Minister Zhai pinched the thumb ring on his left hand, gazing into the distance with a gentle expression.

Madam, Sang'er has won the battle. You named him Sangjie in the hope that the war with the Southern Sang Kingdom would end soon. The child has lived up to expectations, practicing martial arts since childhood, working tirelessly day and night, without ever slacking off.

You used to feel sorry for him, but now you should be proud of him.

Soon, Minister Zhai became worried again.

The Zhai family has gained another merit.

Good and evil depend on each other.

There are probably some people in the court who are about to get restless.

He looked out the window; the night was growing darker.

In the pitch-black sky, countless swirling, unpredictable clouds seemed to be hidden.

Zhai Rongyu returned to her room and buried herself in the bedding.

She's so busy every day.

She buried her head in the blanket and rubbed herself against it, her voice muffled as she said, "Shuang'er, go and get me some writing brush, ink, paper, and inkstone."

Shuang'er was greatly alarmed.

Is Miss about to start her studies?

Miss is about to begin her studies!

"Yes, miss!"

She'll protect her daughter's enthusiasm for learning!

She went out like a gust of wind, and came back in just as quickly.

Zhai Rongyu lifted her head from under the covers, her lips twitching.

"Shuang'er, are you the reincarnation of Nezha...?" It's no exaggeration to say that she even saw afterimages.

"what?"

Shuang'er scratched her head.

She couldn't understand what the young lady was saying.

Zhai Rongyu walked to the table and sat down.

Shuang'er quickly helped her unfold a piece of paper, smoothed it out, weighed it down with a paperweight, handed a calligraphy brush to Zhai Rongyu, and then began to diligently grind the ink.

Zhai Rongyu felt somewhat ashamed as she watched her smooth and efficient movements.

Shuang'er, your desire for your master to become a dragon is a bit too ardent!

She shook her head.

He then bent down and began to sketch on the paper.

"Miss, what are you drawing?"

So, Miss didn't want to study? Shuang'er was a little disappointed.

"I'm drawing the design plans for a Taoist temple."

After a simple sketch, the interior and exterior of a Taoist temple came to life on the paper.

Zhai Rong blew on the paper. Ancient ink really dries slowly! Luckily, she knows how to paint traditional Chinese paintings, otherwise she really wouldn't know how to use a brush.

Shuang'er's eyes lit up again.

Taoist temple design drawings?

"So, Miss was working hard at her job!"

Zhai Rongyu tapped her head with the pen and chuckled, "I didn't expect you to be such a career enthusiast."

Shuang'er examined the Taoist temple drawing carefully and couldn't help but exclaim, "Miss, you've drawn it so beautifully! In my opinion, none of the painters that Master hired could match your work."

Zhai Rongyu gave her a teasing look.

Inner monologue: How many more surprises do you have that I don't know about?

Shuang'er felt a chill run down her spine when she saw her strange smile.

"W-what's wrong, Miss? Did I say something wrong...?"

She was telling the truth!

Could it be... that Miss's head hasn't fully recovered yet?

No, we need to have the doctor come and take another look...

Zhai Rongyu burst out laughing.

He patted Shuang'er on the shoulder with great force.

"I think you're absolutely right! Shuang'er, there really aren't many maids as discerning as you!"

It wasn't that she was confident.

She must have been praised too much in her past life.