Lin Xi held Yu Jiao's hand tightly and whispered, "My cousin is young. If you live in such a big bed, someone will definitely come to look for you. I think it's just right for my cousin to live with the young lady of the Shangguan family."
Yujiao thought so too. She didn't want to live with Miss Wang. She had been observing Miss Wang since she entered the palace. She didn't like the look in Wang Yun's eyes. It would be better for her to choose someone who was about her age. Not only would she have a spacious room to live in, but she could also use her age as a tool to shut everyone up.
Yu Jiao pulled her cousin forward and said, "My bed is very big, it's too empty for me to live alone. Sister Shangguan, do you want to live with me? It's just right for us to share a bed."
Shang Guanli agreed straightforwardly, fearing that Miss Zhou would regret it: "Okay."
Her mother said that she could go to the palace with Miss Zhou. When she entered the palace, she wanted to talk to Miss Zhou, but Miss Zhou had been with Princess Linxi, so it was not convenient for her to go over. Now that Miss Zhou invited her, she had to seize the opportunity.
Wang Yun pursed her lips. She was assigned to the worst room, but she didn't take it to heart because she had planned to live with Zhou Yujiao.
She was feeling quite proud of herself, thinking that even if she got the worst assignment, she could still live in a nice house. Now her plan has failed.
Yu Jiao reached out and took Miss Shangguan's plump hand, "Let's go back to the house. We still have to pack our luggage."
The maid of Shangguan family had gratitude in her eyes. Their daughter was the youngest and had been spoiled since childhood. She was not good at quarreling and was about to cry because of being bullied just now.
Yu Jiao looked at Wang Yun and said embarrassedly, "Sister Wang, I'm sorry, my bed is just right for two children. So Miss Shangguan's room can no longer be occupied. Can you give it to Sister Wang?"
Shangguan Li felt embarrassed and said, "Okay, I'll give my room to Miss Wang."
Wang Yun regretted not speaking up first and could only comfort himself by saying that he had moved to a new room since he was young.
Wen Ling sneered, "Ms. Zhou is the good guy now."
Yu Jiao said shyly: "I would be embarrassed."
Wen Ling, "..."
No, her words were sarcasm, not compliments!
At night, Zhou Shuren came back very late. As soon as he came back, he lay on the kang and didn't move. "It hurts so much. It hurts so much."
Zhulan was startled, "What happened?"
"The skin on my inner thighs has been rubbed off from riding a horse."
Zhulan frowned, "Why are you still riding a horse? Can you apply medicine to your thigh? Have you seen a doctor?"
Zhou Shuren lay on his stomach and said sullenly, "The imperial physician has checked it and applied ointment."
Zhulan carefully helped Zhou Shuren change his clothes, "Are you still going to the Ministry of Revenue tomorrow?"
"No, I'll take a few days off. This is a blessing in disguise."
The emperor still didn't believe that his injury was so serious. After the imperial physician examined the emperor, he remained silent and this time took the initiative to give him a vacation.
Zhulan asked, "Where did you go with the emperor? You even need to ride a horse?"
"I went to see the new cannon."
Speaking of this, Zhou Shuren's tone became excited. Men all like weapons, and today he has broadened his horizons in ancient times.
Zhulan listened quietly and saw that the inner thigh of her husband was tied with a bandage. The area was small, so it must be painful. Her nose was sore. She could imagine Shuren riding a horse while enduring the pain, and tears fell.
Zhou Shuren felt anxious, "Why are you still crying?"
"Look at your legs."
"It's okay, it's just a broken skin, it will heal after some rest, it's not even considered an injury."
Zhulan wiped her tears and pursed her lips, "If this is not considered an injury, then what kind of injury would be considered an injury?"
Zhou Shuren said stubbornly, "I really don't feel any pain anymore."
"Um."
"I pretended to make you feel bad."
Zhulan reached out and touched the straps, Zhou Shuren, "!!"
It hurts, it hurts, my face is a little distorted!
The next day, Zhou Shuren rested comfortably. It was so nice not to have to attend the morning court. The only downside was that he had to abstain from spicy food.
When Zhulan came back from visiting Wenyue and Zhixuan, she saw Zhou Shuren secretly eating dried shrimps.
Zhou Shuren laughed dryly, "I just smell it."
"Well, you are really amazing. You can smell half a plate of dried shrimps."
Zhou Shuren looked away guiltily, "Why did you come back so soon?"
"You weren't given a chance to destroy the evidence?"
“Ahem.”
Zhulan sat down and said, "I was worried that you would come back. I don't know how Yujiao is doing in the palace. And Mingrui followed the prince out of the capital, and there is no letter from him yet."
"You are destined to worry. The children are grown up and can take care of themselves."
"Oh, I don't know who asked the emperor for information."
Zhou Shuren touched his nose and asked, "How is the preparation for Zhixuan's full moon banquet going?"
“It’s almost there.”
In the palace, the young ladies did not see the queen yesterday. The queen was in poor health, but today she is in much better spirits and summoned several young ladies into the palace.
Linxi was worried about her cousin Yujiao, so she came early in the morning.
Yujiao changed her clothes and asked, "Cousin is going too?"
Lin Xi shook her head, "I'm not going. I just came to see what my cousin is wearing."
It seemed as if she was worried about the Queen if she went with her. She would not go with her, but the Queen's aunt's tastes changed after she became pregnant. Some colors of clothes made her feel upset.
Lin Xi saw her cousin's blue dress and blinked, "This dress doesn't look good. Let's change."
The Queen Aunt doesn’t like pink, doesn’t like purple, and doesn’t react to blue, so to be safe it’s better to choose green.
Shangguan Li took advantage and changed her clothes as well. Both of them wore light green dresses and dressed like sisters.
Wen Ling was wearing a light blue dress and saw someone wearing purple. She was looking forward to seeing a good show, but unfortunately she couldn't see the good show of Miss Zhou. It's good to have someone in the palace.
When they arrived at the palace bedroom, a female official came out to greet them, "Ladies, please come in."
Yujiao and Shangguan Li, who were younger, walked behind and only lined up to greet people after they entered the house.
The queen had gained a lot of weight and looked unwell. She sat back and leaned back. She was well aware of what happened yesterday. She glanced at the young ladies without revealing any emotion in her eyes. "No need to be polite. Please take a seat."
The queen was not in high spirits. She asked each person a few questions and then went to rest.
Yujiao and Shangguan Li walked together hand in hand. They had shared little secrets last night and their relationship became closer.
Shangguan Li patted his chest and said, "If it was my sister who was meeting the Queen, she would definitely not be as scared as I am."
Yu Jiao said: "My sister won't be afraid either."
Shangguan Li shook her head. "My sister is very fierce and has a very vicious tongue. She also beats me. My sister is the only one who beats me at home."
Yu Jiao stretched out her hand, "Want a slap?"
"how do you know?"
Yu Jiao said faintly: "My sister is also capable of doing this."
Shangguan Li held Yujiao's hand tightly, "It's not easy for you either."
"The same to you."
Shangguan Li added: "My sister is very scary when she is angry. My brothers dare not say a word."
Yu Jiao, "My sister is also scary when she's angry. My sisters are all afraid of her."
The two little girls looked at each other and sighed, wondering why their sister was not gentle!
The maid behind the two little girls looked at each other awkwardly, then wondered whether to go back and tell on them. But forget it, it was better not to tell on them, as their young lady had suffered enough already.