Chapter 30: The Third Lady Is Here

Of course, Hong Xiaoyu understood that the fruits of his victory could not be taken away wantonly by others. He immediately nodded and said, "Disciple understands! If the people are uneasy, how can the king's army guard the troops!"

Nodding, Zhou Shengchen asked her to go ahead and make preparations for departure.

Walking to the door of the house, Hong Xiaoyu thought about it again and asked: "Master, how should we deal with the territory that is close to the Jiyang Changsun family?"

The Changsun family was also an important general in the vassal town who came from a wealthy family. Now he was in chaos and he just wanted to be wise and protect himself.

"Ignore it for now. Someone will come back and take control of it in the future." Zhou Shengchen answered with a smile, and Hong Xiaoyu and Yu Feng followed the order.

Emperor Shou was concerned about the improvement of Emperor Shiyi's condition, and Zhou Shengchen asked: "General General Emperor Feng has achieved very good results in his field work in the past two years, but you have quite a few soldiers under your command, so don't you have any ideas?"

Kao Shou looked at Kao Shiyi and could only answer with cupped hands: "I have been ordered by Lady Kao to come here to protect Miss Kao. Although there is nothing wrong, I have no choice but to obey."

Smiling, Zhou Shengchen said: "If Shiyi is in the palace, is there any danger? Furthermore, if she is really in danger in the palace, how can you save her in time when your troops are stationed outside the city?"

Jiao Shou felt embarrassed and had to give it up again.

"King Ping Qin transferred to Daizhou and became the king of Dingbei. There are several prefectures and counties there. I want to arrange some generals to garrison there. I wonder if General Yi is interested?" Zhou Shengchen asked.

Jiao Shou quickly replied: "I have long wanted to join the army, but I have the order to protect Miss Jiao."

Waving his hand, Zhou Shengchen said: "I will let General Feng protect her at all times. Isn't it much more convenient than you stationed outside the city? As for Lady Jian's fault, I will explain it to you."

After hearing this, Jiao Shou was overjoyed and immediately bowed and said: "If you can obey the command of King Xiao Nanchen, I will never give up even if I die!"

Zhou Shengchen immediately said to Feng Qiao: "If there is no military in the future, you will spend more time with Miss Nao. Your original station will be handed over to General Nao."

Feng Qiao immediately obeyed the order and said yes.

The arrangements were completed, and after receiving the order, Zhang Shou rushed outside the city to reorganize his troops, and then set off to the west.

In addition to daily rectification of military affairs and official duties, Zhou Shengchen and Yang Shiyi talked about poetry, poetry, playing the piano and writing, and they got along very well.

Piao Shiyi originally lacked care, but after meeting Zhou Shengchen, he felt warmer. Although Zhou Shengchen suddenly left her for nearly two years, it made the girl miss him even more.

Now that the two met again, Yu Shiyi wished he could sleep with him, or simply stay with him.

Of course, as a girl who is nearly sixteen years old, she has more thoughts about different things between men and women. But Zhou Shengchen has the aura of "master", so what's wrong with her getting closer to him?

Didn't it originally mean that she should stay by the master's side and serve him wholeheartedly?

In addition to academic matters, the two of them would also dress up in disguise and go out to the palace to eat snacks and go to the market, which was another kind of joy.

Although Cheng Xi was worried that Nao Shiyi would get too close to Zhou Shengchen, since he was a slave after all, and Zhou Shengchen was indeed the master of the beautiful and lovely Nao Shiyi, how could he dare to speculate on it?

As for Feng Qiao. This girl, who is even more carefree than Hong Xiaoyu, has not yet fully understood the relationship between men and women.

As for Zhou Shengchen's closeness and love to Shiyi, at most she felt that Master treated people "unequally" and was a little jealous about it.

Piao Shiyi was happy to get along well with Zhou Shengchen, and even more because he could really protect himself. For example, why was that infuriating finger-marriage contract inexplicably changed again and again? Do you think she is something? No one had ever explained it carefully to her.

Only Zhou Shengchen, who had severely expelled the painter, preserved the girlish dignity of Yao Shiyi.

For a good person like the master, especially one who is young, handsome, talented, and brave, where else in the world can he encounter such a good person? Now with him, she feels happy and safe, and she wakes up laughing several times while sleeping.

Every day, when Zhou Shengchen was doing official business, Miao Shiyi would either sit quietly beside him and read a book, or hand him tea from time to time.

Zhou Shengchen thanked him for this, and Shiyi remembered it and said with a smile: "I regretted throwing away the master's tea by mistake. I'm really ashamed."

"You don't have to worry about the past." Zhou Shengchen said comfortingly.

Immediately, Nao Shiyi brought tea again with a smile. Zhou Shengchen took it and saw Cheng Xi hurriedly walked in.

"What's the matter?" He took a sip and put the teacup in his hand.

"A letter came from Zhongzhou, saying that Taifu resigned from office and ordered all the clan members of the third family of the Yang family to go back to their hometown of Qinghe County to write books and compile history with him. Taifu has returned, and Mrs. Yang is cleaning things up at her home in Zhongzhou. Wait for Miss Nao to return and return together." Cheng Xi lowered his head and reported.

"I know." Zhou Shengchen only said three words. Cheng Xi didn't dare to reply and immediately turned around and left.

After hearing Cheng Xi's report, Yan Shiyi couldn't help but his expression immediately became dull, and his eyes were filled with confusion.

Zhou Shengchen looked at this little girl with love in his heart again.

It seems that Shiyi grew up in everyone, but did not enjoy the warmth that everyone deserved. Since she was a child, she was used as a bargaining chip by Piao Guang, who was greedy for the glory and safety of the rich family, and was assigned to the royal family.

Even her biological father was expelled by Yang Guang due to political affairs and had to reconcile with Yang San Niangzi, causing Yang Shiyi to immediately suffer from aphasia.

It can even be said that the happiest time for Piao Shiyi was not with his parents who were always worried about the honor and disgrace of the family, but with the handsome, suave, kind and brave Zhou Shengchen.

Only when she was with him could she definitely feel the warmth and love. But now the sect leader has given another order. Can this poor little girl's fate be changed by passively accepting it and being manipulated again?

"You can't go back." Zhou Shengchen said indifferently.

Tears immediately filled Jian Shiyi's eyes - not because of anger, but because of surprise. She knew that the master could save her again.

"Master, me," she choked.

Seeing her like this, Zhou Shengchen strengthened his determination and continued: "In front of the civil and military officials of the court, I said that you would be my apprentice, and I also said that I would serve you at any time. I made the final oath that if there is any change, I will definitely provoke you. How can we just talk about the will of angry God?"

Yan Shiyi was immediately moved by his demeanor and words, knowing that he was thinking about her and didn't want her to be manipulated like a puppet.

She immediately bowed to the ground and thanked her. Tears welled up from her eyes and fell on the seat.

Although Zhou Shengchen said firmly, Yao Shiyi still thought about it. After all, she has grown up from the age of thirteen and should think about things more carefully.

When she raised her head again, she was silent for a long time and said, "Master, please be considerate. Eleven will go back to resume his duties for a few days. And because he saw that the second floor of the library in the palace was slightly empty, Eleven wanted to bring some books."

She finished speaking with a calm expression, but did not hear any response from Zhou Shengchen.

Looking up, she saw him staring at her.

Blushing at his sight, she lowered her head and said softly: "Master, I really shouldn't lie."

After saying that, she wanted to bow again, but he stretched out his hand to hold her back.

"Eleven, I know you are thinking about me." Zhou Shengchen said silently.

"How did master know?" Jian Shiyi was curious after all and couldn't help but ask.

"You ask in this world, how can anyone be willing to be restrained by others? What's more, they are still being rude!" Zhou Shengchen was also angry when he said it, and Shi Shiyi immediately burst into tears again.

"Eleven, you don't have to worry. Whether it's the imperial court or the Tao family, I have no ill will toward them, and I won't be afraid of them. If I don't believe that there is reason in this world, why would I make such oaths repeatedly? How could they? Do you believe it?"

After Zhou Shengchen finished speaking, he asked her with his eyes.

His expression was gentle, and Shi Yi's mood relaxed, and he nodded in agreement.

After a moment of silence, she said in an embarrassed low voice: "But, after all, I can't disobey the orders of the sect leader and mother, right?"

"Zhao Guang has returned to Qinghe County. How do you know that he doesn't regret his decision? Not to mention you, I won't let go even if it's Yu Feng and Yu Shou." Zhou Shengchen paused after saying this. , and then said slowly, "What is more important, the world, or the honor, disgrace, and safety of one person and one clan? As a Taifu, Mr. Yu should understand this truth."

Nao Shiyi was still confused in his heart, so Zhou Shengchen turned to smile and said, "There's no need to worry, the matter will be resolved soon. In short, you will neither complain nor disappear from my eyes."

Yao Shiyi was moved when he heard it, and a tenderness surrounded his body. It was really difficult to express, so she had to say with a blushing face: "Disciples all obey the master. The tea is already cold, I will change it for the master."

Her hand just touched the tea cup, and she remembered her original mistake again, and couldn't help but look up to him, asking for permission to do this.

Nodding, Zhou Shengchen said gently: "Eleven, do what you like."

Nao Shiyi stood up and changed the tea. Zhou Shengchen picked up the teacup and said, "How wonderful it would be for us to use tea as wine!"

Seeing his arrogance, Nao Shiyi smiled and picked up the teacup and touched it with his.

With a "ding" sound, the two of them smiled, drank tea, and then played the piano.

Over the past few years, Yao Shiyi's piano skills have greatly improved. But her favorite is still the simple little song "Feng Qiu Huang" that Zhou Shengchen taught her.

The melody was soft and lingering. She played it back and forth several times, and she was so mesmerized. Zhou Shengchen watched her playing the piano calmly, the same thing happened.

She sat upright with her back straight, and her jade hands were either swimming on the strings or plucking them deftly. In addition to the beauty of the music, Zhou Shengchen also admired her posture and skill.

With a "bang" sound, the sound of the piano suddenly stopped. One of the strings broke and the music could not be played. Shiyi was also stunned for a moment.

"Did you hurt your hand?" Zhou Shengchen quickly took her hand to check.

He was originally panicking because of the sudden break of the strings, but when he held his jade hand and looked at it again, he started to dance like a rabbit.

"Master, Shiyi was not careful and scared the master." Yu Shiyi said apologetically.

"It's common for a string to break. Just replace it. However, what Shiyi said is not bad. I was indeed shocked." Zhou Shengchen said with a smile, "I'm worried that you will be frightened. I’m afraid you’ll hurt your hand.”

Jian Shiyi's hand was warmed by his hold, and he couldn't bear to pull it away for a moment, so he simply continued: "Disciples always act recklessly."

After confirming that she was fine, Zhou Shengchen let go of her hand, stood up and found a corresponding string, and then said with a smile: "Changing strings also requires strength, just watch it."

After Nao Shiyi saluted, he moved to the side. Zhou Shengchen picked up the Yao Qin, loosened the strings on the north side, removed the broken strings, and replaced them with new ones.

After adjusting the tone one by one, he placed the Yao Qin on the piano table: "It's the same as anything else, it's just a surprise. If you are bold and careful, you will never be troubled by it."

Nao Shiyi bowed and thanked him, and sat down at the piano table again.

Cheng Xi hurried in, disturbing the two of them from their continued enjoyment.

"Your Highness, Miss Yang, there is a report from outside the mansion that Lady Yang, Miss Yang's mother, has arrived." She lowered her head and reported.

Shiyi's hand that was originally resting on the strings trembled, and was held by Zhou Shengchen in an instant: "Do you still remember what I just said?"

Breathing secretly, Nao Shiyi nodded with red eyes. After all, she believed that she could not control her own destiny and could only rely on my king.

Standing up one after another, Nao Shiyi and Cheng Xi walked out of the house. After Zhou Shengchen thought for a moment, he walked slowly to the door of the house.

Accompanied by a group of maids, Miss Jiansan held her daughter's hand and walked over while saying something.

Seeing Zhou Shengchen greeting him in person, Mrs. Yang quickly came forward and bowed: "Mr. Wen of the Yang family, pay homage to His Highness Prince Xiao Nanchen."

"Get on your back and let's talk indoors." Zhou Shengchen nodded in greeting and invited sideways.

Everyone entered the room one after another, Zhou Shengchen sat in the middle, and Lady Jiao Sanniang sat on the side.

Jian Shiyi thought for a moment and sat between his mother and King Xiao Nanchen.

Looking at her daughter, Lady Yang Sanniang spoke with emotion and emotion: "My little daughter has been taught by His Highness not only to speak, but also to be diagnosed and treated and can speak again. This great kindness, I and our Yang family don't know how. It would be nice to repay the favor.”

After that, she prostrated herself on the ground and thanked him again.

"You're welcome, Mrs. Yang." Zhou Shengchen couldn't help but smile, "I and Miss Yang became master and apprentice. At first, I was worried that it would be difficult to get along with each other, but I didn't expect that Miss Yang was really smart and obedient. He was speechless before speaking with Shi Yi. Same thing, I think this must be God’s will.”

"That's it." Sanniang replied.

After Yang Shiyi paid homage to Zhou Shengchen, he served tea to him and his mother.

While drinking tea, Sanniang first praised the "good tea" and then saluted and said: "In addition to thanking His Highness for educating my little girl, I have come here to express my gratitude."

"Since it's an unkind invitation, why bother saying it?" Zhou Shengchen looked at her and couldn't help but smile.

She also smiled bitterly, but Sanniang did not dare to disobey the order of the sect leader, 漼Guang, so she had to continue: "The sect master, Taifu, returned to his hometown and wanted to recall the descendants of the 漼 clan from all over the country to go back and compile history. I originally thought that I could not help the little girl. No matter how busy I am, I have no choice but to obey."

Zhou Shengchen nodded and then looked at the maids present.

Niao Sanniang quickly waved her hands to these people and ordered them all to retreat.

There were only these three people in the huge room. Zhou Shengchen spoke again: "Sanniang must be aware of the oath that this king made."

"That's why I personally apologized to His Highness." Sanniang said awkwardly.

"If I don't abide by my oath, I will definitely be punished by the court, the princes of the world, and even heaven. But if I make the same oath, why can others not abide by it?" Zhou Shengchen asked seriously.