The more Xiao Yuanzhao thought about it, the more he felt that something was wrong. After court, he headed straight for Taihe Palace.
Chu Ze followed behind Xiao Yuanzhao, not knowing whether he should be happy or worried. He was happy that the Emperor seemed to favor his meimei a lot. He was also worried that none of the favored consorts in history had a good ending.
Chu Ze made up his mind. When he got back, he would definitely tell his father to restrain the words and actions of all the clan members. They could not drag Chu Xiang down. He would also have his mother enter the palace to warn Chu Xiang not to be disrespectful to the Emperor just because she was favored. She had to be more careful so that the Emperor would not be displeased in the future. These were all sins.
Xiao Yuanzhao and Chu Xiang did not know that Chu Ze was silently worrying. Xiao Yuanzhao found Chu Xiang in the pharmacy and went to hold her hand, "Let the palace servants do these rough jobs. You can just watch from the side. Why do you have to do it yourself?"
Chu Xiang discreetly glanced at the two holding hands and thought, did this person have a hand fetish? What was wrong with holding her hand? Then she smiled: "I'm bored. In the past, when I was in the boudoir, I could still play with the jiejie. Now that I'm in Taihe Palace, it's very boring. Don't I have to find something to do?"
Xiao Yuanzhao's expression froze slightly. He didn't know whether to tighten or loosen his grip on Chu Xiang's hand. Gritting his teeth, he nodded and said: "Zhen has time today. How about going to the market with beloved consort?"
Chu Xiang looked at him in surprise and immediately agreed, "Alright, then I'll go change my clothes now. Your Majesty should also quickly change. We'll stroll around outside for a while."
Chu Xiang thought that she could take a look at her shop after leaving the palace. It would be best if she could go home and visit her family. She could warn them to be loyal to the country and not make mistakes. This was really giving her a pillow when she was sleepy. This was the perfect time to leave the palace.
Xiao Yuanzhao watched her lift her skirt and run away. He unconsciously smiled. Originally, he did not plan to go to the Chu Family. However, since Chu Xiang wanted to warn the Chu Family to be loyal to the country, then he would go along with her.
It was the matter of holding hands that made him a little worried. Chu Xiang actually suspected that he had a hand fetish! It was true that no emperor would hold his concubine's hand the moment they met, but Chu Xiang couldn't think of him like that. She really didn't have any respect for him. She was too unruly. He had to find a chance to teach her a lesson!
The two of them quickly changed their clothes and left the palace. Chu Ze and Liang Zhong accompanied them by the side. There were also a few guards guarding in the dark.
"Where does my beloved consort want to go?" Xiao Yuanzhao did not hold Chu Xiang's hand in the carriage, but he deliberately sat next to her, so he could still hear her thoughts.
Chu Xiang opened the curtains of the carriage and looked outside casually. "I have a few shops that I want to take a look at. I also want to go home and visit my parents. Where do you want to go? "
Xiao Yuanzhao was stunned by her sudden call of "husband". He raised his head and saw Chu Xiang looking back at him with a smile. He suddenly felt his heart beat faster.
Chu Xiang put down the curtains and leaned over, leaning on his shoulder. "Husband, why are your ears red?"
She leaned forward and said softly, "Husband, do you still remember what happened before the assassination?"
Before the assassination? Weren't they kissing?
Xiao Yuanzhao heard her thoughts. The lips of the emperor were really soft. His ears turned even redder. He was a little happy and a little embarrassed. What was she thinking about? Why did it seem like she was taking advantage of him? This was not okay. He was the stronger one.
Xiao Yuanzhao suddenly reached out and hugged Chu Xiang's waist, pressing her down on the soft cushion. He pressed his lips against hers and said dangerously, "Of course I remember. You've recovered and want to be a real husband and wife with me?"
Chu Xiang smiled and hugged his neck. "Aren't we husband and wife?"
In the carriage, it seemed to be quite exciting. There were people outside.
Xiao Yuanzhao felt that he was being teased by her thoughts! Without saying another word, he lowered his head and kissed her. Men were self-taught in this area. Xiao Yuanzhao quickly controlled his strength and made Chu Xiang indulge in it with him. He felt Chu Xiang's response and could not retreat. This was a wonderful feeling that he had never felt before. It was as if he was in the clouds, so comfortable that he did not want to come down.
"Master, we've arrived at the market."
Liang Zhong did not know the situation in the carriage. As soon as the carriage stopped, he immediately reported.
Xiao Yuanzhao let go of Chu Xiang. He was annoyed. Why did he leave the palace? Otherwise, he could do what he did with Chu Xiang in Taihe Palace. He did his best to calm his chaotic breathing. When he heard that Chu Xiang was also thinking that they should not leave the palace today, he immediately laughed out loud. He hugged Chu Xiang and happily kissed her face.
Chu Xiang was a little speechless. What was the emperor so happy about? Could it be that he was satisfied with her kissing skills?
Xiao Yuanzhao was even happier. He led her out of the carriage with a smile on his face. "Xiang 'er, let's go to your shop first. Do you know where it is?"
Chu Xiang used her spiritual power to force back the abnormal blush on her face. She looked at Chu Ze. "Big brother should know?"
Chu Ze hurriedly said, "I've been there twice. I'll take you there."
Chu Xiang let Qing Zhu and Hongrui open a ready-made clothing shop and jewelry shop. Although there were many old shops, the things in her shop won because they were novel and beautiful. They were very competitive.
The Chu family was very attentive to the businesses that Chu Xiang named. Not only did they give her a few shops in excellent locations, they also transferred a few useful people to help Qing Zhu and Hongrui. With the protection of the Chu family and Chu Xiang's ideas and methods, the shops were already very popular. There were many noble madams and sisters who bought things in her shops.
Chu Xiang entered the mausoleum. There were many people coming and going inside. It was very lively. Chu Ze called out to someone, and Qing Zhu quickly ran out. When she saw Chu Xiang, she was so surprised that she almost saluted in public.
Chu Xiang pulled her and smiled. "I haven't seen you for a long time. Let's go inside."
"Yes, sister! Sister, this way please. Uh, son-in-law, this way please. "Qing Zhu was an honest person. When she saw Xiao Yuanzhao, she didn't know what to call him. In a hurry, she called him son-in-law.
Xiao Yuanzhao felt that it was quite refreshing. He followed them to the backyard while looking at the situation in the shop.
There were no outsiders. Qing Zhu immediately knelt down and saluted. Chu Xiang chatted with her for a while and asked her to take the account book to look at.
It was the first time Xiao Yuanzhao saw Chu Xiang doing something serious. He had just kissed Chu Xiang, and his heart was still warm. He didn't want to be too far away from Chu Xiang, so he pretended to look at it with her. As he looked, he found a way. Chu Xiang's shop's account book was unusually clear and concise. There were a few grids on each page, and the accounts were very clear. It was easy to calculate and check the accounts. There wasn't a single extra word.
He also found another strange thing. He hadn't even finished reading half of a page when Chu Xiang had already turned the page. The accounts in her mind were exactly the same as the ones in the account book.
He said in surprise, "My dear concubine, you can calculate an entire page of accounts with just a few glances? My dear concubine, are you proficient in arithmetic? "
Chu Xiang was stunned. She nodded and said, "Yes, I'm quite good at this."
She had a photographic memory. She could read ten lines at a glance. She could also calculate when she looked at it. She was indeed very good at it.
Xiao Yuanzhao, who had read her thoughts, was even more surprised. He really wanted to ask her about her photographic memory, but she did not come out, so he could not ask. He felt very suffocated. As for Chu Xiang, she had already continued to look at the account book. She did not take this matter seriously at all, nor did she have any intention of showing off her abilities in front of him.
This was different from the other imperial concubines. Imperial Concubine Li sang and danced for him and wanted to show off everything she had learned. When it came to Chu Xiang, why did she not even know a single thing?
Xiao Yuanzhao could only ask about something else, "Who wrote this account book? It's very concise and very practical. It saves a lot of complicated things. "
Qing Zhu proudly said: "Your Majesty, this was thought of by Her Highness. All of the clothes in this shop were also done by Her Highness!"
"Oh? My dear concubine has this sort of talent? " Xiao Yuanzhao looked at the side of Chu Xiang's face and felt that the things that were hidden from Chu Xiang were endless. Every time he interacted with her, he would be able to discover one of her talents. If it was not for him suggesting leaving the palace for a stroll today, how could he have known that Chu Xiang understood these things?
Chu Xiang casually said: "It's not worth much. I don't know how to sing or dance, so I have to have some other things that I can take out. It just happens that I have some ideas about earning money." She had already finished looking through the account book and smiled at Xiao Yuanzhao, "Your Majesty feels that this method of keeping accounts is good. I'll see my father later and teach him how to use it in the Ministry of Revenue, alright?"
"That would be good." Xiao Yuanzhao agreed with a smile. He knew that Chu Xiang was doing this to talk more with Minister Chu and remind him to be loyal to the country, so he agreed.
They could not stay outside the palace for too long. Since they had official business to discuss with Minister Chu, they headed straight to the Chu family. Chu Ze ran back to report first and asked the Chu family to make arrangements quickly. Although they were in a hurry and did not meet the standards of receiving the Emperor, the Emperor was visiting incognito. There was no need to care too much about this. As long as the servants were arranged well and did not offend the Emperor, it would be fine.
Everyone in the Chu family was excited. Minister Chu and Madame Chu were also very happy. They specially changed into their best clothes and waited at the gate to welcome them. As soon as they saw Chu Xiang get off the carriage, their nose turned sour. This was the first time that their daughter had returned home after getting married!
Minister Chu was especially happy. Usually, Madame Chu could enter the palace to see Chu Xiang. Chu Ze could also see Chu Xiang often when he was with the Emperor. Only he, the only chance to see Chu Xiang was ruined by the Prince Regent. Until now, he could only see his daughter.
He saw that Chu Xiang's face was rosy and that she was very close to Xiao Yuanzhao naturally. He was relieved and welcomed them in.
Xiao Yuanzhao was talking to the father and son of the Chu family in the parlor. Chu Xiang and Madame Chu went to their former boudoir. Being in the Chu family was different from being in the palace. The conversation was more relaxed. Madame Chu quietly asked, "Xiang Xiang, have you served him in bed yet?"
Chu Xiang acted a little shy and lowered her head: "Not yet. Before, he wanted to stay. My injury has not recovered yet. I just recovered these two days. Mother, don't worry about this. He did not let anyone serve him in bed. "
Madame Chu looked at her a few times and said worriedly: "Xiang Xiang, the Emperor is destined to have many concubines. You must not put your heart on the Emperor. Otherwise, when he has a new person in the future, you will be sad."
Chu Xiang knew what she was going to say. She shook her arm in time to interrupt her and said with a smile: "Mother, I know in my heart. You can rest assured. In fact, I came here this time because I have something to tell you."
She dismissed everyone and ordered the Heaven and Earth Mirror to monitor the surrounding movements. She leaned over and whispered in Madame Chu's ear: "I know that something will happen to the Regent soon. You and father, the Chu family must be stable. No mistakes can be made. You must be loyal to the Emperor. In the future, father and brother will benefit a lot. "
Madame Chu was shocked and hurriedly agreed. With Chu Xiang's current level of favor, she did not doubt the authenticity of this sentence at all.
Chu Xiang still wanted to say something, but she suddenly saw the Emperor's secret guard coming over from the Heaven and Earth Mirror. She did not say what she wanted to say. Instead, she chatted with Madame Chu about other things. She thought in surprise, why did the Emperor send the secret guard to watch them? Did he not believe her? Did he not believe the Chu family?
If so, she could not leave in peace. The Chu family was so good to her. She could not let the Emperor get rid of the donkey after it had outlived its usefulness. It was not good for the Chu family. It seemed that she had to keep an eye on the Emperor's movements in the future to see what the Emperor wanted to do.
When Xiao Yuanzhao was talking to Minister Chu, he suddenly felt a chill on his back. He had an ominous premonition. However, he thought about it. The plan for the past few days was very smooth. Nothing bad happened, so he threw this premonition to the back of his mind. He praised Minister Chu for raising a good daughter and urged Minister Chu to learn how to keep accounts and promote it as soon as possible.
Not long after, Chu Xiang came to teach Minister Chu how to keep accounts. Xiao Yuanzhao took the opportunity to touch her hand when he handed her a cup. When he heard that she was thinking about his motive for sending someone to monitor her, he suddenly froze.
How did she find the secret guard??? He did not mean to monitor her. She misunderstood him!!!
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