Chapter 835: Chapter 761: Family Banquet
The music played was not for long; Zhao Changhe had only a few lodies within him, mostly practice tunes learned back in Gusu. “Phoenix Seeking Phoenix” was learned specifically for Tang Wanju…
But he still played all the practice tunes he knew, playing them for the little maid to hear, she liked listening more than Wanju liked music.
After all, her na is Bao Qin, always hugging her beloved instrunt, breaking a string seed like a fatal blow to her.
Even though he didn’t play many tunes, and most were simple practice lodies, Bao Qin still listened happily.
What is the fate of a chambermaid? It is to replace the lady to satisfy the master’s desires when the lady is not available. Bao Qin had already ntally prepared herself for this fate since she ca of age, choosing her suitors wisely… At first, she disliked the coarse bear, more anxious than the lady because it ant she also had to accompany a man she found unappealing.
Later, she began to fancy him… But even if she fancied him, she didn’t expect much affection, mostly it would be one day when the lady was tired and would say let Bao Qin do it, he’d not refuse, and Bao Qin would close her eyes, shyly embracing pleasure… How many tis had she imagined that scene.
Never had she dreamt that he would hold her in his arms, playing one tune after another that she liked, simply because she liked it.
He had so much to do, he didn’t need to do such things, doing so wouldn’t affect results at all.
Bao Qin thought, not even dreams were this wonderful, even though he was deliberately doing it.
Zhao Changhe indeed was deliberate. Although the chambermaid’s position in this world is natural and rightful, even the person involved feels unrequited if not taken. But he truly couldn’t treat soone as a re tool, to have them serve his bedroom needs. But if one says let’s forget this consuming feudal system and seek love oneself… indeed, no one is that self-indulgent.
What he could do, was to let the little maid feel a bit happier, also enjoy the gentleness the lady felt.
“Master…” The music stopped, Bao Qin leaned softly against him, her eyes filled with shy joy: “How long will you stay when you return to the Capital this ti?”
Since the eting began, from “Your Highness” to “Sir,” nothing matched the heart; this term “Master” was indeed her true intent. Asking how long he would stay, further revealing her thoughts.
Zhao Changhe said, “It depends on the current war preparations; I’m not really sure about that; you probably understand more than .”
Bao Qin listened, feeling even happier.
Indeed, she handled docunts daily by Tang Wanju’s side, understanding the situation better than Zhao Changhe. Not to ntion issues with supplies and arms, even military training was not complete. Still, if the nomadic cavalry rushed south, they could manage to gather forces temporarily. The specific timing of deploynt awaited Zhao Changhe’s return for further discussion.
Theoretically speaking, as long as there wasn’t imdiate distress from the borders, there was ti, a normal ten-day or half-month preparation was possible, the research and mass production of the Storage Ring also required ti.
Doesn’t that an…
Bao Qin glanced at Zhao Changhe, but saw he started to get lost in thoughts, obviously reminded of serious matters and his mind had shifted. Bao Qin sighed inwardly, truly soone entirely like the lady, once matters of family and nation were in front, everything tender in his arms was forgotten. Only hoping for peace and that they could leisurely rest under the sun for several years.
“Master…”
“Uh?” Zhao Changhe returned to mindfulness, the little maid in his arms bit her lip: “Would you… kiss ?”
Who was it that just said this was Demon Suppression Departnt’s main hall? This little girl sure was more proactive than Wanju. Zhao Changhe knew Bao Qin deliberately let him relax a bit, thus stopped pondering these vexing matters, leaned to give a kiss, smiling: “Now, I’ve never asked where Bao Qin’s family hailed from; were you bought by the Tang family as a child?”
“I am a Tang family-born!” Bao Qin said proudly, “My father served the lady early on, back in the days when she studied in the Capital, my father was the guard leader, often said to infuriate the lady.”
“Family legacy, right?”
“Humph, anyway, I grew up under the lady’s care, taught to read and play music, just like sisters, Master must not treat the lady poorly.”
“Alright, alright, I understand, being good to Bao Qin is being good to Wanju.” Zhao Changhe embraced the little maid’s chirping mouth again.
The hand just playing the music, naturally turned into playing Bao Qin.
“Ohohoho…” Bao Qin’s sweetness almost got played away, letting you kiss but not play , such thodical caresses ant what…
“Your Highness.” A cough outside the door, soone gently knocked: “Your Majesty invites Your Highness and Lady Bao Qin for a al at the palace.”
Bao Qin jolted in surprise, quickly pushing away Master and jumping to the floor, panting before reacting, pointed in disbelief at herself: “? That demon… Your Majesty invites to dine?”
Zhao Changhe ruffled her head: “Let’s go; it’s family, Chichi isn’t as self-serving as you imagined.”
If it weren’t for Chichi’s indulgence, I might not have dared to intend to pursue your family’s lady, let alone you… Though occasionally, he couldn’t help feeling jealous, after all, he was a living person.
…….
Entering the palace was hand-in-hand with Bao Qin.
The little maid felt a bit timid, slightly struggling but not breaking free, had to hide her head and follow Zhao Changhe, looking left and right afraid of receiving laughter.
In the end, many indeed laughed along the way, but it was fondly smiling.
Bao Qin, though of age, never quite grew tall, usually appearing like an undeveloped young maid, especially under Zhao Changhe’s towering stature, her limbs seed tiny, resembling a big brother taking a little sister out to play, none took it otherwise.
Bao Qin, confused by the laughter, felt people weren’t making fun, what did those expressions an… Is there a flower on my face?
She subconsciously touched her face, forgetting the oil from tuning the strings, sared three flower patterns.
Thus, the laughter intensified.
Bao Qin didn’t understand, annoyed but ceasing to hide, simply quickened her pace, boldly holding onto Zhao Changhe’s arm as she walked.
See if they continue laughing.
And so, they walked to the palace gates, eting two shadows, one in red, one in white, simultaneously tilting their heads to scrutinize her holding the Master’s arm.
Tang Wanju, Yue Hongling.
Bao Qin felt like a little provocateur caught by the main wife, her face instantly flushed to her ears, quickly let go of the arm and jumped back: “Miss…”
Nevertheless, the let-go arm didn’t break the held hand, upon jumping back, she was pulled back, like an ornant.
Tang Wanju and Yue Hongling simultaneously laughed aloud.
Tang Wanju smiled, went to Bao Qin’s other side, lifted her other hand, swinging it as they walked to the palace: “Little cat, sneaked a treat?”
Bao Qin: “Huh?”
Zhao Changhe chuckled: “No, How is the ring research?”
Tang Wanju said: “Simpler than imagined. Initially, our thinking was constrained, focusing on making rings; but rings are small, carving spatial arrays on such small objects is demanding, urgent completion was difficult. Hongling suggested, why insist on rings, rings are for personal convenience, transport use could be in small boxes or chests… resolved at once, even material requirents need not be as stringent as rings; our capabilities can easily achieve.”
Zhao Changhe gave Yue Hongling a thumbs-up: “Flexible!”
Yue Hongling laughed, shaking her head: “Still far from so of your ideas.”
“How soon can mass production begin?”
“Yuan Xing is currently organizing the carving of arrays, once the molds are cast, mass production isn’t difficult. Hmm… probably in three days, first batch samples can be seen, then let’s see. Sha Qi’s side has arrived too, today can begin partial use.”
Bao Qin found no one paid attention to her sneaky indulgence of Master, as they discussed business, while left and right holding her in they walked into the palace gate, like a couple bringing a child for a feast.
And this feast… seed truly a family feast.
For an inexplicable reason, a thought floated in Bao Qin’s mind: If tables were divided, why did it feel like Your Majesty and Bao Qin would share a table?
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