Zhu gently stroked her daughter's hair tied on top of her head. Ever since she put on her official uniform, she had been wearing women's clothes and her hair was mostly tied like this. Whenever she was urgently summoned to the palace, she only had to change into her official uniform and leave.
As a woman, she mostly lives in the outer courtyard, and her own courtyard has almost become a decoration. However, because it has become the norm, no one thinks it is strange. Even the gossip outside is far less than the admiration.
This is her daughter. No matter how proud she is of her, she feels so distressed every time she sees her. The child who had a relaxed and plump face two years ago is now as withered as a flower after blooming. No matter how carefully she is taken care of, she cannot stop her decadence.
Zhu thought that no matter what her daughter wanted, she would give it to her. Even if the men from the Hua family came back and dared to stop her, she would fight for it with all her life. This family was protected by her daughter at the cost of everything she had, so they could only fulfill her wish!
Holding her daughter's hand tightly, Zhu swallowed her tears. Although her red eyes betrayed her, she still showed some of her mother's strength. "Do whatever you want to do. Mother will always stand by you."
Hua Zhi tilted her head and looked at her mother for a while, then smiled and hugged her, "My mother is so beautiful, more beautiful than anyone else in the world."
Zhu glared at her and couldn't help but laughed too. However, this laugh could not hide the sadness in her heart. If possible, she would rather her daughter remained as quiet and well-behaved as before, not so capable, and not having to make such a big name. As long as she could be healthy and live a safe and smooth life.
Although the maids were skillful, even a skilled cook cannot cook without rice. This place has been abandoned for two years and many things need to be brought from the house over there. Hua Zhi did not rush them. She just lay against the pillar with a cushion behind her and covered herself with a blanket, and fell asleep. Everyone subconsciously moved lightly.
The sun was shining brightly at this time, and it seemed as if her whole body was covered with a halo.
Gu Yanxi paused as she watched this scene. Her anxious heart seemed to be soothed at this moment. For a person like this, no matter how good he was to her, it would never be enough. No matter how sincere he was to her, it would still be too little.
Old Yu, who arrived a step later, sighed. He knew very well the physical condition of the young lady, but medicine cures illness. When a person's willpower is so strong that even illness retreats, he is helpless. But the illness only retreats, not disappears. It will counterattack as soon as she starts to weaken.
Hua Zhi slowly opened her eyes and saw the two people not far away sitting up with a smile. Being stared at like that, she would wake up no matter how deep her sleep was.
Elder Yu carefully examined her condition, and asked her to move her hands as much as possible. He paused for a moment and said, "After acupuncture once a day, you should be able to recover. But I'm not sure if you can recover completely."
Hua Zhi was not surprised. She guessed that the nerves were damaged, but she didn't know whether it was permanent or recoverable. Although there were no advanced instruments here, she still had confidence in the old medical skills. Ancient acupuncture was really great, but it was a pity that many exquisite things were not passed down.
Maybe, she could gather them together when she had time in the future? Hua Zhi's eyes lit up, and she suddenly thought this was a good idea.
Gu Yanxi was very anxious because he didn't get a definite answer, but he didn't ask any more questions in front of Ah Zhi, he just said: "Is it from today or..."
"I have the silver needles with me. Let's start today."
At this time, Bao Xia came over with a group of maids carrying large and small bags. When she heard this, her eyes immediately turned red and she said, "Please wait a moment. I will go and prepare the place right away."
As she spoke, Baoxia took out a soft pillow and placed it behind the young lady. It was July and she was sweating from just walking for a while, but the young lady didn't feel warm at all under the blanket, and her hands were even cold. She hurriedly took out the blanket and stuffed it inside, trying to keep some warmth for the young lady.
"Okay, I'm fine." Looking at the tears dripping onto her body, Hua Zhi smiled and coaxed, "From now on, Miss, I will stay at home and not go anywhere, and I won't be in charge of the business. Can you guys keep me well fed and well fed, okay?"
"You must keep your word!"
"It counts, it must count."
Bao Xia wiped her tears and said, "The maids can take care of the sale, you don't have to worry about it. The maids can do everything for you except being your tutor."
In the sunshine, Hua Zhi leaned against a big pillow, smiled and nodded, her gentleness was incomparable, but Bao Xia's tears fell even faster, and she couldn't tell why.
"I'll go clean up the room, it will be ready soon."
Watching the maids wiping their tears as they walked away, Hua Zhi realized that she had scared them. Thinking that she would be able to live a life like a parasite in the future, she became happy again, her heart and eyes full of anticipation.
Knowing that they were going to have acupuncture, several wives came. Although they would not shy away from seeing a doctor for various reasons, their eldest daughter was still unmarried after all. Now they had to have acupuncture in the presence of the Regent, and they were somewhat nervous.
Zhu was just about to muster up the courage to ask the Regent to step back, but she saw him stride forward, wave away the maid, take off his shoes, get on the bed and sit at the head of it, then take her in his arms and make her lie on his lap, and in full view of everyone, he lowered the curtain, and soon his bare arms stretched out.
Everyone...
Looking at the blue and purple marks on the arms that had not yet faded, the ladies pretended not to know that there were two people in the bed. It was still the same after all these days, and they didn't know how serious it was before. In comparison, those concerns were nothing.
On the bed, the drawn curtains separated a small world. They could see the shadowy figures outside, but because of the poor light, the people outside looked blurry to those inside.
Hua Zhi boldly pulled the man down and kissed him on the mouth. She looked at herself in his eyes with curved eyebrows and said silently: "Don't worry, it will be fine."
Gu Yanxi kissed her lips again and again to comfort himself. How could he not worry? Ah Zhi, who used to have sharp features, could not hide her tiredness. She was exhausted all over. She used to be someone who never daydreamed but now she was distracted from time to time. Her reaction was also much slower than before. How could he not worry
Hua Zhi smiled tenderly. She nuzzled the man's chest, patted his chest and whispered, "This place can only hold me."
"Of course, there won't be anyone else."
Hua Zhi raised her head, a smile spreading from the corners of her mouth to the bottom of her eyes, "Don't be afraid, I will never abandon you, your future will definitely have me."
The seven-foot-tall man's voice fell into a hushed tone. "It's a deal."
"It's a deal."
The two of them clapped their hands lightly, and seeing that the worry between the man's brows faded a little, Hua Zhi fell asleep contentedly.
I’m really sleepy!