The abnormality of her body made Hua Zhi wake up earlier than usual, and the habit she developed in the past two years also made her think back in an instant.
The arm under her neck held her tightly, neither too tight nor too loose, and the embrace was so warm that it made her nostalgic... Waking up in the arms of her lover, she realized the dream of most girls.
She nuzzled him and hugged him, listening to his chest vibrate and a low laugh, "Awake?"
"Hmm." Hua Zhi still didn't open her eyes. After the intimacy last night, even though she had lived two lives, she felt a little shy. "Have you been awake for a long time?"
Gu Yanxi said, not saying that he hadn't slept all night. He just looked at her all night and said, "Sleep a little longer, it's still early."
Hua Zhi rubbed it again. Although there were no parents-in-law in the palace who needed her to serve tea, there was still an old grandmother. The responsibility was more important than that of her parents-in-law. Moreover, according to the rules, they had to go to the palace to pay homage to the emperor today. That person was her student, but the emperor's status was above everything else.
Apparently Gu Yanxi had also thought of this. He sat up a little and held the person up, not taking his arm, which was numb and almost insensitive, seriously. The corners of his mouth were raised... No, all the lines on his face were raised, with a sense of satisfaction as if he had gotten what he wanted.
"The Emperor has granted me five days' leave. Do you want to go out for a walk?"
Only five days of wedding leave, so stingy! Hua Zhi snorted twice, "Is there anywhere you want to go?"
Gu Yanxi smoothed her hair and said, "How about staying at Dazhuo Temple for two days?"
When mentioning Hua Zhi from Dazhuo Temple, I think of Master Prajna and the string of beads on her wrist that broke when she was seriously ill. She should have gone. Whether it was really the Buddha's blessing or it was just a coincidence, the fact is that she survived.
"Take Xiaohan with you. He is already very uneasy about my marriage. He is also unfamiliar with this place. I am afraid he will feel uneasy."
Gu Yanxi laughed softly. She was not surprised at all. The newlywed days did not stop Ah Zhi from caring about him.
Hua Zhi raised her head and finally opened her eyes. Looking at the smiling face so close to her, she suddenly realized that talking about anyone at this time would spoil the mood. It would be redundant to add anyone to their world of two, even if that person was a child.
"I was planning to take him with me." Covering her overly bright eyes, Gu Yanxi smiled and said, "Although he has improved a lot under your teachings in the past two years, I'm afraid that the experience he had since childhood has taken root in his heart. Staying in Dazhuo Temple for two days will be good for him."
"Yan Xi, I..."
"Silly." Gu Yanxi laughed even more happily, leaning over to cover her with his forehead touching hers, "You don't have to change anything for me, and don't feel guilty about thinking too much about others. If one day you don't care about those people, then I will be worried, because that will definitely not be my Ah Zhi anymore."
Hua Zhi felt a lump in her throat but raised her lips. To have a man who understood, cherished and affirmed her so much must be a reward from God for her hard work over the past two years.
"I will definitely think of you most in the future."
Gu Yanxi kissed her lips. He knew that a word of gratitude should be appreciated in a thousand ways. It was precisely because of this that he was looking forward to the future life so much.
He couldn't wait for the future with Azhi.
The two of them were cuddling in the bed, kissing and nuzzling each other like two kissing fish. This kind of intimacy made them feel more satisfied than last night's.
There was gradually some movement outside. The maids who usually walked silently deliberately made louder footsteps today. Hua Zhi smiled under the quilt, and the nervousness of several maids could be seen in their footsteps.
But it is indeed time to get up, and I have to pay my respects to the Empress Dowager!
She got up from under the quilt, revealing her smooth shoulders. Hua Zhi smoothed her hair and coughed softly, "Get up."
"Yes, ma'am."
Hearing this, Hua Zhi subconsciously looked back. Their eyes met and they laughed at the same time like two fools.
The maids filed in, and seeing that their mistress was in good spirits and smiling, they finally felt relieved after being worried all night. They then walked briskly and moved more skillfully.
Hua Zhi put her hair into a bun for the first time and touched herself in the mirror. She was a little dazed when she looked at herself in the mirror. After getting married, people are probably lazy by nature. After taking her husband's surname, the burdens on her seemed to disappear overnight.
She was so clearly aware that she was no longer the eldest daughter of the Hua family. She no longer needed to bear the reputation and prestige of the Hua family, nor did she have to plan everything out, because from now on, there would be a strong man by her side to support her. As long as she was under this sky, she would be worry-free. This awareness came from her bones and was conveyed to her whole body faster than the brain's commands. Even the surging sense of dependence seemed so natural.
This is her love.
Hua Zhi smiled at herself in the mirror. Her love might not be passionate enough, not shocking enough, or even too rational, but her love was unreserved.
There was one more person in the mirror. Hua Zhi leaned back, and the sights of the two of them intertwined and entangled in the bronze mirror. The maids blushed inexplicably when they saw the two of them, and lowered their heads one after another.
Nanny Su walked in and coughed softly to remind her, "Princess, it's getting late."
The unfamiliar name made Hua Zhi stunned for a moment. Yes, from today on, her identity was different.
Give her a surname, and become someone else's wife... Hua Zhi smiled and stood up, looking at the well-dressed man, "It's time to pay respects to grandma."
Gu Yanxi smiled, said "yes" softly, and walked out with her in his arms.
In the past two years, Hua Zhi has seen many deep courtyards while traveling, but none can compare to the former Prince's Mansion, now the Regent's Palace, with courtyards, terraces, pavilions, and green trees. Long corridors connect all the places, winding and twisting, with different views in each courtyard.
"The palace is large, you can use the sedan chair to get in and out, don't leave them unused."
Hua Zhi glanced at him with a faint smile. She thought she had adapted well to this era and had not missed out on any of the enjoyments she should have. Why did she make it sound as if she couldn't bear to employ anyone? If she really couldn't bear it, how could she have so many servants
Gu Yanxi also laughed, "How many times have you ridden in the Hua family's sedan chair?"
“The two are naturally different.”
Gu Yanxi did not argue with her. If he had not known that she did not like riding in a sedan chair, why would he have asked someone to prepare a sedan chair for her? Ah Zhi always wanted to pretend that she was the same as others, but how could she really be the same as others in her heart
"There is a vacancy in the mansion, and you have a large dowry, so just arrange for it to go in, and there is no need to worry about anything."
"I won't have any scruples in my own home." Hua Zhi pretended not to know that before the marriage, the palace cleared out many people and went to other places. Yan Xi wanted her to be at ease, so of course she wanted to be at ease, even more at ease than when she was at the Hua family.
PS: The girls who are still waiting for the extra chapters are all true love.