Chapter 14 Reading
After the tenth day of the first lunar month, King Zhao finally had time to go to the backyard to relax.
The eunuch Shi beside him asked, "Master, which master's courtyard should we go to?"
Which courtyard?
King Zhao hesitated for a moment, and somehow his mind recalled Ji Yunqing's appearance at the New Year's Eve banquet.
He said in a deep voice: "Let's go to Shouzhuyuan."
Guard the humble courtyard?
After Eunuch Shi repeated the name of the courtyard, he suddenly realized whose master this courtyard belonged to.
He was shocked and thought that Concubine Ji would fall out of favor because of that incident, but he didn't expect that.
It's him who is shallow.
King Zhao took a step with his long legs, and his good physical fitness allowed him to quickly reach the remote Shouzhuoyuan.
Just as he was about to go in, he saw red Spring Festival couplets pasted on the gate of the yard.
He stopped and couldn't help but want to see what was written on the Spring Festival couplets.
He didn't write Spring Festival couplets for the other person's yard, so that means the other person wrote them himself?
Could it be that the other person has made great progress after practicing calligraphy for some time?
However, after he saw what was written on the Spring Festival couplets, he couldn't help but feel grateful.
Fortunately, this yard is remote and not many outsiders can come here. Otherwise, during the New Year, with so many people coming and going, he would be too embarrassed to accept it!
"The God of Wealth knows my intention and sends wealth to my home"
Banner: "Love money in a proper way"
King Zhao: “…”
King Zhao: “…”
This literary talent...
It's really hard not to be silent.
When they have children in the future, he will definitely not ask the other party to teach them.
He didn't want to be unable to hold his head up one day in the future.
Thinking of this, King Zhao walked into the yard.
The sun was shining brightly today, so Ji Yunqing sat on a stool in the yard. The small table was filled with all kinds of books.
Ji Yunqing was sitting at the table, flipping through the books one by one.
Seeing this, King Zhao was a little surprised.
This woman actually takes the initiative to read a book?
Strange!
Anyway, King Zhao's impression of this woman can be described in eight words: unlearned and shameless.
The maid serving in the yard hurried forward to pay her respects, but was stopped before she could say anything.
He waved his hand and asked them to leave.
King Zhao walked behind Ji Yunqing and asked, "What are you looking at?"
Ji Yunqing was so frightened when he suddenly heard the man's voice that his whole body shuddered.
She turned around and said with a smile, "My Lord, why are you here?"
"I am reading a book. These books were bought from the street by someone else." Ji Yunqing explained, holding up the book in her hand.
A while ago, several maids took turns to rest, and Ji Yunqing took the opportunity to ask them to bring some things for him. Each of them brought a little, and there were about ten books in total.
Ji Yunqing said coquettishly: "Your Majesty, why don't we have a library in our mansion? These books are so expensive!"
King Zhao said: "There is a library in the palace, it is in the garden." The garden refers to a place in the palace where people can enjoy the scenery.
The distance between their courtyards, one is at the easternmost end of the palace, and the other is at the westernmost end of the palace.
You need to walk through most of the mansion, passing by many colleagues' courtyards and the princess's main courtyard, and then continue walking there to get there.
Super far!
"Can you let me in, then?"
King Zhao was speechless: "...I can't"
Books are valuable, how can people come and go as they please?
"Humph, I know it."
Ji Yunqing complained: "You don't even know how much these books cost me. They cost me thirty-four taels of silver!"
"Why don't you set up a small library here? Just put some common books in it."
Ji Yunqing suggested sincerely: "Your Majesty, don't you want the women in your backyard to be well-read, talented, and knowledgeable?
Just like me, I have a heart to learn, but I don’t know how to do it.”
King Zhao: "Just like your handwriting..."
Why doesn't this person open any pot?
Ji Yunqing said stubbornly: "Your Majesty! I really want to learn, but I'm not very good at it. Can you give me a calligraphy copy?"
"Can"
King Zhao nodded.
These are small things.
Anyway, according to the other party's progress, just give them a copybook for beginners.
By the way, go back and look for the calligraphy copybook that Zhier is using. Maybe the one he discarded may work too.
Zhier is King Zhao’s four-year-old son. He was sent to the front yard for early childhood education in the second half of last year.
As for the matter of the library——
"It's not appropriate to go to great lengths to build another library. Qianshi Garden is a good place for viewing the scenery and has a good location. We can clear out a room there and put some books there. If you're interested, you can go and take a look."
Is there such a good thing?
Ji Yunqing just said it casually without holding out any hope. Now that it has come true, he quickly expressed his gratitude.
"Don't rush to thank me, there will be plenty of opportunities later."
King Zhao reached out and took a book from the table. "What book are you reading—the secret book of planting?"
"Why are you looking at this?"
A concubine in a royal palace was not reading the must-read books on female training and admonitions for women, nor was she reading any biography, nor any boring storybook, but a book on planting?
Who knew Ji Yunqing was still looking so sad!
She stared at the auspicious cloud pattern on the other person's blue uniform with grievance and said, "Your Majesty, this kind of book is too hard to find. I only found these few, and they are super expensive!"
King Zhao stroked her hair with his big hand and comforted her: "There are not many books like this. What do you want to plant? I will send someone to find a good farmer and ask him to plant it for you."
"Oh! That's fine too. I got a few seeds a while ago and wanted to plant them in the yard to see if they would grow. But I've never planted them before and don't have any experience, so..."
But these books were not very practical. They either contained vague words or were too simple, with only a few sentences. It was a waste of time for her to read them.
It turned out to be the case.
King Zhao understood, "Don't think about it, I will find someone for you and guarantee that the crops will be planted."
That's it.
Having gained the advantage, Ji Yunqing had other thoughts in her mind. She boldly hugged the other's strong and powerful waist.
She thought that she couldn't understand what kind of fabrics the clothes and teacups were made of in ancient times, but she could tell exactly what the man's waist was with just a touch.
It feels great in hand!
"Prince"
Ji Yunqing softened her tone and fell into the other's arms: "Your Majesty has really helped Yunqing a lot. I cannot repay your kindness. I can only repay you with my body."
Provoked by her, King Zhao picked her up and strode into the room.
The bed curtains fell down layer by layer, and the figure inside could not be seen clearly. Only the dishevelled clothes and the hoarse voice made people detect a hint of ambiguity.
Early the next morning.
Ji Yunqing was awakened by Xuancao again.
She opened her sleepy eyes, sat up with the quilt in her arms, and looked at the back of that bastard with great resentment!
What the hell is this?
Can't you dress yourself?
If you don’t know how to wear it, just chop off your hands, chop them off!
Suddenly, King Zhao looked back.
Ji Yunqing's eyes immediately became much gentler, and his whole person became flattering.
"My Lord, why didn't you call me when you woke up? I will dress you myself. Being able to help you dress is the luckiest thing in my life!"
As she said this, she hastily put on her clothes, put on her shoes, and walked to the dog man.
After taking a look at the man's chest, she shyly moved her eyes away. Ji Yunqing secretly exerted force, and a hint of shyness appeared on her cheeks.
"My Lord, I am here to serve you."