"Do you want 2,000 books?" Emperor Guangzhao asked Xizhen in disbelief.

To be honest, it is really puzzling to help conquer a country but only need a reward of 2,000 books, Emperor Guangzhao naturally remembered that she only asked for 1,800 books when she won the battle in Northern Xinjiang last time, her talent is naturally undoubted, but why should she be so humble when she has made extraordinary contributions? Emperor Guangzhao had a premonition that there would be a good show to watch next.

"Yes, I want these two thousand books, and the emperor also knows that courtiers like to read, as long as there are books to read, I feel that this day is extremely happy." Hee-jin replied calmly, with an unintentional smile on her face.

The sincerity with which she said this was something that anyone could feel.

Emperor Guangzhao laughed, and so did the ministers.

What a simple and pure child.

"Okay, I will arrange for all the two thousand books you want to help you get them together."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" The smile on Hee-jin's face widened.

If she could get those 2,000 books, she wouldn't change them even if she was given a city.

Chu Zican's hanging heart slowly fell to the ground again, but for some reason, more worry rose in his heart.

What is the calculation behind Chu Zihou and Shen Xizhen's forbearance and indifference?

Chu Zican returned to the prince's mansion full of worries, Hua Yueyu saw him come back, and hurriedly instructed his subordinates to prepare snacks and hot tea, and she came over to take off his coat for him.

She is more than two months pregnant, her complexion is ruddy, and her eyes are full of affection. It looks more feminine than ever.

"Does the prince have something on his mind again?" Hua Yueyu asked with concern, and while lifting the teapot to pour tea into his teacup, he reached out and held it down.

"I'll pour it. You sit. He said, reaching out to help her sit down slowly.

She knew that he had always cared for her, so she always hoped to help him relieve some of the psychological burden.

He was deeply sorry for not being able to hide his thoughts in front of her, but only when he was in front of her did he dare to release his true side.

In the court, in front of Emperor Guangzhao and Chu Zihou, he could only be cautious and walk on thin ice. But in front of her, he didn't have to arm himself with difficulty.

"Nothing." He caressed her and stroked the strands of hair on her forehead, and said with a faint smile.

Just see her. No matter how much he worries, he can be relieved.

"You still lie to me, as soon as you say 'it's okay', the concubine knows that there must be something in your heart." Hua Yue said coquettishly.

Hearing her say this, he knew that he couldn't hide anything from her, so he told her about Chu Zihou and Shen Xizhen's attitudes and propositions about the reward.

After listening to him, Hua Yue was silent for a while. Then he shook his hand and said, "This is enough to prove their high spirits." Don't think too much about it. ”

Chu Zican smiled and shook her head, secretly sighing that she always thinks things in a good direction.

It's also thanks to someone like her by his side, otherwise he would have been even more cranky.

"But...... Forget it, let's not talk about it. Chu Zican waved his hand and said.

"I know you're worried that the purpose of their move is to 'capture the old people,' but, Prince, why don't we think about it from a different perspective, if they receive those rewards. There will be no criticism, but you will definitely feel more uncomfortable than you are now. They are also subconsciously taking into account your feelings! ”

"There is no one who knows me like you! With you, I know that I will definitely be able to be a wise gentleman in the future. Chu Zican hugged her lightly and said sincerely.

Kazuki Yu also reached out and gently hugged his waist, smiling gently.

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Seeing Xizhen coming back, Du Qiniang hurriedly greeted him and asked, "Has the emperor mentioned a reward?" ”

"Hmm." Hee-jin nodded at her.

"He said what did he reward you? How do you answer? Du Qiniang held her hand and asked nervously.

"He asked me what I wanted, and I said I only needed 2,000 books." Xizhen replied with a smile.

"What? Two thousand books? Du Qiniang was dumbfounded.

Although I'm afraid that she will accept a fief or a reward that is too expensive, only two thousand copies is too light, right? Du Qiniang suddenly felt a little unbalanced in expectations.

"Mother, I know you must find it strange, but this is the best option for my current situation." Hee Zhen said as he clasped her hand.

The two of them walked slowly inside.

Although Du Qiniang's legs are not particularly flexible, it is not too difficult to walk, so she can walk at the same speed as Xi Zhen.

"No matter what, I know you like to read, but I really didn't expect you to like this." Du Qiniang quickly thought about it.

Anyway, now the three children have a good income, and the family does not worry about food and clothing, so she does not ask for more glory and wealth, just wants the children to be safe and sound.

After drinking a few cups of afternoon tea with Du Qiniang, Xizhen called Xiang'er to come closer.

"How was the year?" Hee Zhen asked with a smile as he took her hand.

I haven't seen her for a year, Xiang'er looks a lot more mature, and there is already a faint femininity between the corners of her eyes and eyebrows, and she can't help but feel moved when she sees Xizhen.

This girl is getting more and more beautiful the longer she grows!

Because she hasn't seen her for a year, Xiang'er also misses Xizhen very much, and now when she comes back, she finds that she is not only more graceful, but also a little more manly and sassy between her eyebrows, and a sense of admiration arises spontaneously.

It stands to reason that women should not have such feelings about women, but Shen Xizhen is such a person - she can make both men and women admire her.

"Miss Hui, I have had a good life this year, and I am very concerned about Miss, and now I am very happy to see Miss return, I wanted to come up and talk to you yesterday, but the old lady, the eldest young master, the eldest lady and the king of Qingping are all present, so I can't help it, I hope Miss forgives me for being slack!"

"Yo, look at the tone of this speech, it's already a big girl, but you don't need to be so polite to me, I've never been an outsider." Hee Zhen said as she touched her bun.

"Mm-hmm, I also know that Miss is not an outsider." Xiang'er said with a smile.

But she still noticed that Xiang'er seemed to be full of thoughts.

However, she could see that Xiang'er didn't want to talk to her about her heart, so she smiled and talked to her about other things.

During this time, Pepper also came to talk to her.

"You don't know how many fights I've had with this girl in the year you've been away from home." Finally Pepper said.

"The relationship is that the two of them are having trouble now, so she seems to be preoccupied?" Xi Zhen secretly thought in his heart, and couldn't help but pay attention to the expressions of the two of them.

"I'm too lazy to fight with you, you're a wild man from a mountain wilderness, and talking to you is like playing the piano to a cow." Xiang'er pushed back against him without showing weakness.

"Yo, master, look at this girl, I just made fun of the clothes she wore yesterday, and she has a grudge until now." Pepper said angrily.

"Gotta gotcha, I don't know what happened before, so I won't comment, if you feel that you are dissatisfied with each other in the future, just come and talk to me, and I will judge for you." Xizhen said with a smile.

"This ...... Miss, you have a lot of opportunities, how dare we tell you these private trivial things. Xiang'er waved her hand hurriedly.

"But I really like to care about it." Xizhen replied with a smile.

Only then did the two of them smile and churn.

"Pepper, there's nothing going on over there in the trap house, right?" Xi Zhen asked.

"It's okay, I'll go over every ten days." Seeing Xizhen ask him, Pepper hurriedly stepped forward and replied eagerly.

"Well, that's good, thank you, I'll go there with you tomorrow afternoon to have a look." Xi Zhen said.

"Okay, I'm always available."

"Good. Then you all get busy. Heezhen smiled and waved at them.

And they went out in unison.

"Miss hasn't changed at all, she's still so smart and icy, as if she can see through people's hearts at a glance." Pepper, who was walking on the road, said to Xiang'er.

Xiang'er thought about her mind and ignored her.

"I know who you're thinking about again, I won't say anything." Pepper was a little displeased, said in a muffled voice, and quickened her pace.

But he didn't seem willing to leave her behind, so he looked back at her and asked, "I said you, you're so smart and clever, why can't you get around the bend in this matter?" ”

"Get out." Xiang'er glared at him fiercely, and quickened her pace to the courtyard on the west side.

Pepper was bored and went back to her room.

To be honest, he really doesn't have any love for Xiang'er girl, but he always sees her. He wanted to talk to her, and even if she put on a 'don't mess with me' attitude every time, he still liked to talk to her every day.

Maybe he thinks that each other's fates are comparable, they both lost their parents early, they are both from poor backgrounds, and they are both reused by Shen Xizhen, so he feels that their fates are connected, and they are also destined for each other.

"Mother, Xiang'er's girl...... There seems to be something on the mind, do you know what the reason is? Xi Zhen mentioned this matter while walking with Du Qi Niang.

"Really? You've been so careful that I can't even see it. In my opinion, maybe the little girl has grown up and is worried about her life's events. Du Qiniang said with a smile.

As soon as Du Qiniang said this, Xizhen suddenly remembered something, and suddenly realized, and said with a smile: "It's possible." ”

"I'll help her pay more attention to it another day, see where there are quite men, and help her make a decision." Du Qiniang said again.

"Uh-huh." Hee Zhen didn't say much and nodded.

She already knew that Xiang'er's heart was related to Shen Xicong, who was serving in northern Xinjiang.

It's just that in this dynasty, it still attaches great importance to the right family, Xiang'er's background cannot become Shen Xicong's main house, if Shen Xicong also has an interest in her, he can only marry her as a concubine.

"Perhaps, I can help them with this wish, but before I can do so, I need to know what the two of them really think." Hee Zhen thought to herself. (To be continued......)

ps: I was going to finish this chapter in about 2,000 words, but I didn't expect to write more than 3,000 words while writing.