the first lady

Chapter 20

Zong Zhengyi's calmness made Qiao Ling'er interested. This ethereal man gave people a supernatural indifference, and he couldn't help but want to get close, but he would unconsciously stay in his place. On the periphery, keep a certain distance from him, for fear that if you get too close, you will desecrate him.

"I believe you are innocent, so I don't blame you." Qiao Ling'er smiled lightly.

"Miss Qiao, do you know the situation at this time?" Zong Zhengyi asked gently. Although he knew in his heart that the Qiao family might be aware of the stakes, Miss Qiao Si...

"You despise me?" Qiao Ling'er raised her eyebrows with a little displeasure in her tone.

Seeing this, Zong Zhengyi smiled slightly and said, "I have no such intention."

"I know that the real purpose of this marriage is just to win power, the royal family..." Qiao Ling'er only spoke halfway, and Zong Zhengyi gave her a wink, which made her speak a little lighter. "The two princes of the royal family are fighting for the throne."

Zongzheng smiled calmly on his face, but he was even more surprised by the woman's eyes in his heart. It was even firm and confident that he had never seen before. This kind of eyes could not be seen in the eyes of ordinary men, but in the eyes of She can see clearly, and people can't help feeling good.

"That's why Miss Qiao married voluntarily..." Zong Zhengyi is also a smart person. He has completely overturned Miss Qiao Si's cowardly and obedient appearance. At this time, she is a wise and shrewd woman.

"I like talking to smart people!" Qiao Ling'er smiled brighter, paused and said, "I'd like to play this scene with you."

"Ms. Qiao, won't this identity be very troublesome?" Zong Zhengyi was a little surprised. After all, this identity has been the prime minister's wife since today, and has changed from a merchant to a family member of a politician. Standing on this side, the front The road is unimaginable.

"Trouble?" Qiao Ling'er sneered, "Madam Prime Minister, why do I feel troubled by this lofty status?"

She has no right to say no to the status bestowed on her by the emperor, does she?

Zong Zhengyi saw the disdain in Qiao Linger's eyes. It may be a great honor for others to receive the emperor's gift, but for her, for the Qiao family, such a gift is a future. They are placed in a calamity beyond redemption.No matter what happens in the future, such an arrangement will eventually involve a wide range of people.

Zong Zhengyi smiled irrefutably, this matter was not what he expected, Emperor Wu gave him a surprise.

"This matter is not your fault. You are also a victim of being forced to marry a woman you don't like!" Qiao Ling'er felt a little pitiful for men and women in ancient times, especially those with status or money. Young masters and young ladies of the family can't be the masters of their own marriages. It's not as good as an ordinary citizen who can have their own rights in this marriage.

Hearing Qiao Linger's emotions at this time, Zong Zhengyi was a little surprised again. Didn't she marry a man she didn't like?
"Don't look at me with such weird eyes, I sympathize with you, but I'm not feeling sorry for myself." Qiao Ling'er couldn't help laughing, seeing through Zong Zhengyi's thoughts at a glance.

"Sympathy?" Zong Zhengyi was a little speechless, she should be the one who deserves sympathy.

Qiao Linger was about to say something, but she was sensitive to the people outside, grabbed Zong Zhengyi's clothes and threw him on the bed.

The figure stuck to the window was motionless, as if listening to the voices inside.

Qiao Ling'er's eyes fell on Zong Zhengyi, and she was not shy because she was almost half of her body on his body at this time, but she just lowered her voice and said: "I have no other requirements. I will marry here. It's just to protect the Qiao family, I don't want any of them to be hurt."

Serious words are extraordinarily serious, not like simple words, but more like negotiations.

After a long while, Zong Zhengyi smiled as elegantly as a chrysanthemum, but his gentle eyes were full of seriousness.

"Miss Qiao, what do you want me to do?" He was really wondering what kind of woman she was, why did he surprise him so much?

Qiao Ling'er got up slowly, lowered her voice and said: "Let's treat this as a play. Although you are innocent, you are still a member of the court. Maybe I am unfair to you, but as a My position..."

"Understood!" Qiao Ling'er had already understood what Qiao Linger didn't finish, "I will do my best to protect the Qiao family." This was originally what he meant, the Qiao family was innocent.

"I'll help you." Qiao Ling'er walked slowly to the table with food and wine, poured wine into both glasses, picked them up and brought them back to Zong Zhengyi, "What's the matter?" You can speak up if I can help, as long as I can do it, I will do my best."

Zong Zhengyi took the wine glass Qiao Linger handed over, looking at the clear wine, with a faint fragrance lingering, it looked extraordinarily alluring on this night full of luxury.

"Sir, let's drink together." Qiao Ling'er smiled narrowly, since it's an act, let's do it all.

Looking at her smile, Zong Zhengyi gave an inscrutable smile, in line with her movements, bent his arms, straddled her arms, and drank the wine in the glass in one gulp.Zong Zhengyi swallowed the discomfort of the smell of wine, and did not show any discomfort.

After drinking the wine together, the two of them really had some troubles. If we talk about acting, do we have to act on the bed?There is only one bed that can sleep in this room, and the people outside are still there, so I am afraid it is necessary.

"This...Miss Qiao..." Zong Zhengyi looked at the bed in front of him with a wry smile, he had to take the girl's reputation into consideration.

"You...shouldn't have any unreasonable thoughts, right?" Qiao Ling'er asked with a deep sigh. At this time, it would be a bit false to say that she was not nervous. She is an untrained woman. It's not something she can accept for a while to live in the same room with a man.

Zong Zhengyi nodded steadily, "Could it be Miss Qiao wants to..."

"Don't call me Ms. Qiao, since it's acting, then don't be so pretentious. Can you call me Linger?" Qiao Linger had already got into bed first, and at the same time signaled Zong Zhengyi to come up.

After hesitating for a moment, Zongzhengyi calmly called out, "Linger."

Such an indifferent name made Qiao Ling'er a little distracted. Her name had been extremely simple since her previous life. Also heart-warming.

The curtain was lowered by Zongzheng Yi, covering the eyes with other thoughts outside.

The man outside who was close to the window looked disdainful, and felt that the emperor was too worried. With such beauty, even the elegant and noble prime minister could not control it.Men know the true nature of men best, and they will definitely not sit still because of women.

The black shadow flashed and disappeared under the eaves in an instant. The task was completed, and he could report to the emperor!

Royal study.

"Father, is this... really okay?" Helian Feiyan saw Zong Zhengyi's indifference at the wedding, and he knew that the friendship between them had faded.What he was worried about at this time was another thing - if he was kicked to the side of his third brother because of this matter, wouldn't the gain outweigh the loss?
Emperor Wu sat behind the desk, his eagle-like eyes narrowed slightly, no extra emotion could be seen from his expression, which formed a stark contrast with the anxious Helian Feiyan on his face.

Even if it was only a little bit, Emperor Wu could see Helian Feiyan's impulsiveness.

"Yan'er, go outside and see if Cang Li has come back." Emperor Wu said lightly, without any words of comfort.

"Father?" Helian Feiyan was a little more anxious, but when he saw Emperor Wu's calm eyes, he suddenly stopped, and his expression immediately calmed down.He was too impatient, and suddenly said with a chic smile: "My son, I'll go now."

Looking at Helian Feiyan's back, Emperor Wu smiled with relief. On this point, Helian Feiyan still has enough ability. To be emperor, the most important thing is to be calm. Now he still lacks a crown prince. Then he will "sharpen" him well. As for Zong Zhengyi...a sinister smile appeared on his face.

The next day, Liuyun Garden,

Qiao Ling'er was in a deep sleep, but as a thief, she possessed extremely keen vigilance, so when the people around her made some movement, she suddenly opened her eyes.

When Zong Zhengyi turned his face to the side, he saw Qiao Ling'er with clear eyes, and he also paused the movements of his hands.

"Did I wake you up?" Zong Zhengyi asked softly.

Such a nice male voice instantly made Qiao Ling'er realize the fact that she was married, a man as gentle as jade!

However, the two of them abided by the rules of etiquette. Although they slept together, they did not have any substantive relationship.

"What time is it now?" Qiao Ling'er sat up tiredly and asked. When her body was sore, it was because of being bumped by the sedan chair for too long yesterday, and sitting in the room for such a long time. Both are a little sore.

"It's Yin time now, you can sleep for a while." Zong Zhengyi said caringly.

"So early?" Qiao Ling'er blinked, opened the curtain and looked outside, because it was summer, so the sky dawned very early.Yin time is five o'clock in the morning, this time is really too early for her.

Zong Zhengyi couldn't help smiling when he saw her surprised and awakened appearance, and he still moved lightly to go down and get dressed.

Qiao Ling'er looked at Zong Zhengyi, and suddenly remembered the women's ring that the Qin family had chanted in her ears before she got married, saying that after a woman gets married, she should dress for her husband, dress around her husband, and be a good wife.

After struggling for a few minutes, Qiao Linger finally couldn't help but asked, "Um...do you want me to help?"

The hand that was memorizing the straps of the jacket suddenly paused, and suddenly chuckled when he saw Qiao Linger's uncomfortable face.

(End of this chapter)