Chapter 63: Taking in a concubine and will be happy
Lin Chujiu was married to Prince Xiao for almost a month now but in order to avoid arousing more suspicion. She never asks about other people inside the Xiao w.a.n.gfu or any things related to it. So, when she heard Liu Baiâs name, she was so shocked and ask: âLiu Bai? Whoâs that?â
She only knew Housekeeper Cao and other few servants that help her with her daily needs. But as for the people that help Xiao Tianyao with court matters, she never got concerned with them, because she doesnât plan to intervene.
When Zhenzhu heard Lin Chujiuâs question, she earnestly looked at her and explained: âw.a.n.gfei, w.a.n.gye has two trusted confidant. The first one is Su Cha and the other one is Liu Bai. Liu Bai is not only the most trusted guard in Xiao w.a.n.gfu, but also w.a.n.gyeâs friend. So, most guardsmen here follow his command.â
âSo, he wants to see me? Why?â That is the only thing that she is concerned about.
Zhenzhu nodded her head and answered: âYes, Liu Bai had come to see w.a.n.gfei. Maybe itâs something very important.â Su Cha and Liu Bai has a very high status in Xiao w.a.n.gfu. So, aside from Xiao Tianyao no one else can command them.
And if Liu Bai had come to see Lin Chujiu, then w.a.n.gye must have ordered him to do so.
âOk, then tell him to please wait for me in the hall. Iâll just change my clothes.âLiu BaiPlease Li Bai Gong waiting in the hall, give me a dress.â Lin Chujiuâs face turn indifferent because Liu Baiâs arrival made her feel uneasy.
On the other hand, Zhenzhu couldnât help but secretly admire her. Inside her heart, she got more and more convinced that Lin Chujiu will never suffer from the hands of other people inside the Xiao w.a.n.gfu.
In order not to keep Liu Bai wait for a long time, Lin Chujiu just wear her usual plain white clothes and tie her hair in a single bun. However, that is not the real case, when Lin Chujiu finished fixing herself, half an hour almost pa.s.sed.
So, Liu Bai got really impatient. And although he repeatedly reminded himself not to judge Lin Chujiu when he saw her, he couldnât stop himself from hating her. Well, the first impression lasts forever. And now that he saw Lin Chujiu looks very pale, sickly and lacking in spirit, he got even more dissatisfied with her.
There is nothing good about her, so what does Xiao Tianyao really wanted him to see?
Liu Bai tried to eat back his anger and forced himself to cupped his hand to salute: âLiu Bai had come to see to w.a.n.gfei.â
Liu Baiâs words sound very polite but donât have any trace of respect. After all, he is not one of Xiao w.a.n.gfuâs servants and his position is quite high. So, he really doesnât need to pay respect to her, because her position is not quite high to him.
âLiu Bai is very kind.â Lin Chujiu is not arrogant, so seeing Liu Baiâs reaction doesnât bother her. And heâs quite decent.
After exchanging greetings, the two of them sited in opposite direction, while the maidservants offer them a tea and just retreated quietly. Liu Bai picked up the cup and took a sip, then readily speak: âw.a.n.gfei, Iâm not good in words and doesnât like to beat around the bush. So, if I will offend you somehow, please try to understand.â
All these words came out from his mouth, but he is still not good?
Lin Chujiu laughed and tried to make a posture that sheâs willing to listen: âLiu Bai, you donât have to worry, just say it.â
So, Liu Bai indeed didnât beat around the bush and started explaining everything about Xiao Tianyaoâs leg treatment and Divine Doctor Moâs conditions. But of course, he didnât let Lin Chujiu know, what she mustnât know.
Lin Chujiu listen carefully and nodded her head when she completely understands Liu Baiâs meaning.
So basically, Xiao Tianyao asked her opinion about accepting another concubine. Well, she will naturally⦠â¦
âI have no opinion, if Miss Mo enter the Xiao w.a.n.gfu, I will take care of her.â Although Lin Chujiu thinks sheâs still the one who needs to be taken care of.
âSo, you agree?â Liu Bai got so surprised with Lin Chujiuâs answer. Sheâs only been married to Tianyao for a month, but she agreed for Tianyao to get another concubine? Is this woman so virtuous or sheâs just pretending to be one?
Lin Chujiu took the teacup and took a sip to cover up the mocking smile to her lips: âThe more sister I get, the more the Xiao w.a.n.gfu will get lively. So, I am happy about it.â Lin Chujiu didnât only agreed, but also couldnât wait for Xiao Tianyao to get another wife. Once that concubine arrives, he doesnât need to focus and monitor her all day.
Donât think that she doesnât know that someone is monitoring her every action. As a previous spy from Z country, itâs very easy to detect if someone else is looking at her inside the room.
âAre you really serious about that?â Liu Bai really couldnât understand Lin Chujiu. And he found out that sheâs really not as simple as he thinks.
âI will never joke about such things. So, Liu Bai, you can go to w.a.n.gye now to report.â Lin Chujiu put down the teacup and said. Obviously, she doesnât want to talk about these things more with Liu Bai.
She doesnât hate Liu Bai, but she also doesnât like him. As if her instinct is telling her to avoid him and prepare herself.
âI understand.â Liu Bai also doesnât want to stay any longer, but before leaving, he couldnât help but stared back at Lin Chujiu a bit. However, Lin Chujiu only smile back and fearlessly look at him. At that moment, she looks very dignified and extraordinary, but⦠â¦
The moment Liu Bai left, Lin Chujiu immediately relaxed. And no longer have the image of a very dignified Princess.
Zhenzhu and Feicui had long been accustomed to Lin Chujiuâs two-faced character although they havenât been with her for so long. However, they failed to see Lin Chujiuâs real intentions. So, they tried to persuade her out of concern: âw.a.n.gfei, you and w.a.n.gye just got married. So, if w.a.n.gye will take another concubine, the people will think that you had failed to get w.a.n.gyeâs heart.â
Are they trying to protect my image?
When Lin Chujiu looks at Zhenzhu and stared at each other for a long time. Both of their ears turn red in embarra.s.sment. But, Lin Chujiu couldnât help but gently smile at her and said: âYouâre really a good person.â
After saying those words, she stood up and said: âHelp me go back to my room, Iâm really tired.â Although Liu Bai only stayed for half a stick of incense, Liu Bai presence really put a pressure on her, so she had to put some spirit to respond to him.
âw.a.n.gfei ⦠â¦â Zhenzhu felt a bit disappointed, she said those words for her sake but it seems Lin Chujiu didnât even think about it.
Lin Chujiu stops walking and patted Zhenzhuâs hand: âRest a.s.sured, w.a.n.gye only do things within his calculations. Moreover, I really need to do this. I am even willing to give up my position as the first wife if they will ask me too as long as they will treat w.a.n.gyeâs legs.â
When Lin Chujiu finished saying those words, she looks away and realized that her words sound really too hypocrite.
âw.a.n.gfei, w.a.n.gye will eventually learn your kindness.â Zhenzhu looks at her emotionally because she got so touched with her words.
At that moment, Lin Chujiu could only force her lips to move and stiffly smile⦠â¦
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When Liu Bai finally get Lin Chujiuâs approval, he immediately went to report to Xiao Tianyao: âTianyao, your w.a.n.gfei agreed, so you no longer have reason to object, right?â
Liu Bai helplessly looks at Xiao Tianyao because heâs afraid that Xiao Tianyao might still refuse. After all, Xiao Tianyao doesnât much have time so he shouldnât keep delaying it.
âWhat else can benw.a.n.g say?â Xiao Tianyao said while tapping his fingertips to the handrails. Heâs actually not surprised with Lin Chujiuâs decision, so he slightly curves his lips to smile and to prove that he was in a good mood.
Liu Bai felt relieved and ignored the worries in his heart. He was thinking to leave early, but suddenly, he heard Xiao Tianyaoâs voice: âBut⦠â¦â
It was only a word, but Liu Bai felt his heart almost skipped a beat. So, he asks: âBut what?â
âBut, you will bring Divine Doctor Mo here to treat benw.a.n.g after ten days.â Xiao Tianyao couldnât refuse to say. while Liu Bai got even more confused: âWhy do we have to wait ten more days.â
âBecause ⦠â¦â Lin Chujiu still need to drink her medicine for ten days. He doesnât feel quite sure with Divine Doctor Moâs medical skill, so he needs another doctor to observe.
But Xiao Tianyao will not tell this reason to anyone!
âBenw.a.n.g still have a lot of things to do.â Making up a reason to Liu Bai is not easy, but still, he tried.
Thankfully, Liu Bai didnât give much thought about it and just nodded his head⦠â¦