From a son-in-law to a favorite of the empress

The wooden barrel was very delicate and of moderate size, neither making people feel depressed nor empty.

The water was warm, just the most comfortable temperature, with petals floating in it and a faint fragrance.

There was a table of equal height next to the bathtub, with white smoke coming out of incense on it, and two plates of fruit were placed, which could be reached by hand.

Xue Ningyue lay comfortably, refused the maid's request to serve her, and gently wiped her body.

The huge stone in her heart finally fell, as if she had returned to the most carefree time, and the sense of relief made her extremely relaxed.

Thinking of the posture of Brother Zhou holding her up in front of her mother and the Xu family just now, she couldn't help blushing, and an indescribable sweetness surged in her heart.

That shocking behavior, that bold and taboo behavior, that courage to protect her at all costs, Xue Ningyue couldn't help but smile at the corners of her mouth just thinking about it.

She felt that this moment was the happiest moment of her life. If she died at this moment, there would be nothing to regret.

No, I will still regret it.

It would be such a pity if I could not serve Brother Zhou for my whole life.

She picked up a piece of pear and ate it with relish. Thinking of what happened during this period, she was moved and happy. At the same time, she was overwhelmed with emotions, tears and smiles.

But she quickly wiped her eyes and said softly: "Everything is over, it's all over."

She stood up, dried her body, put on the clothes prepared by the maid, and felt refreshed and energetic.

It was as if the cold that had troubled her for several months had been completely eliminated.

The door suddenly rang, and Zhou Yuan's voice came: "Have you washed, Ningyue, I'm coming in."

Xue Ningyue blushed, and hurried to the door and opened it.

Zhou Yuan was also slightly stunned when he saw her.

A lotus flower emerges from clear water, naturally without any decoration. At this moment, Ningyue is wearing thin clothes, her loose hair is slightly wet, her delicate skin is slightly red, she is shy but affectionate, and her pretty appearance simply exudes infinite charm.

A girl who is just beginning to fall in love, a beauty who is shy because of love, is simply the most beautiful thing in the world.

Zhou Yuan opened his arms and said, "Congratulations, you seem to have been reborn."

Xue Ningyue threw herself into his arms, her cheek pressed against his chest, and whispered, "Brother Zhou, thank you for everything you have done for Ningyue."

Her voice was so gentle.

Zhou Yuan couldn't help laughing and said, "Is that all? What else?"

"And..."

Xue Ningyue murmured, and finally mustered up the courage to say, "Brother Zhou, Ningyue likes you...嘤~~"

She hugged Zhou Yuan tightly, seemed very embarrassed, and made a delicate hum.

But she saw Zhou Yuan didn't respond, so she raised her head carefully, only to see a face approaching.

"Woo... woo..."

The fierce male breath rushed to her face, and the hot lips touched each other. Xue Ningyue felt like she was electrocuted, her body trembled slightly, and she fell softly into Zhou Yuan's arms.

She was weak all over, her mind was in a mess, and she just wanted to keep getting closer to this breath.

After a while, she finally got a breath, and looking at Zhou Yuan with a smile on his face, the corners of her mouth couldn't help but smile.

"Brother Zhou, you... you..."

Xue Ningyue lowered her head, but couldn't find the words, and finally could only say: "Ningyue is willing to be bullied by you."

Strategy for the little beauty, mission accomplished!

Zhou Yuan was in a very good mood, and then said: "Your illness is not completely cured yet, you need to go home and recuperate for a while, your health is very important, you must not be careless."

Xue Ningyue nodded heavily and said: "I understand, Brother Zhou, don't worry."

Speaking of this, she suddenly remembered something and whispered: "By the way, Brother Zhou, will the Xu family's affairs implicate us? Has mother been arrested now?"

Zhou Yuan shook his head and said: "Don't worry, since they are willing to let me take you out, it means that there is no problem with the Xue family."

"Everyone knows the situation of your family. No matter how it is implicated, it will never happen to you. Maybe your mother has returned home. . "

Xue Ningyue was relieved and said, "Then, then I want to go home and see my mother. I am still a little worried about her health. She seems to be poisoned."

Zhou Yuan said, "Take some of the medicine you drank just now and drink it and you will be fine. This is the poison of the food itself. At most, it will just cause stomachache. It will be better in a day. Don't worry."

"Yeah!"

Xue Ningyue opened her mouth, but she was a little reluctant and said, "Then... I'm leaving, Brother Zhou."

Zhou Yuan said, "Go, the carriage outside the door is reserved for you. I will find time to see you, maybe tomorrow."

Xue Ningyue left the Baihua Pavilion slowly with the best mood.

It can be said that she looked back every step. The girl of first love only hadThere is sweetness.

…

Zhou Yuan hurried to the government office and brought medicine for his father-in-law to drink. About half an hour later, his father-in-law finally felt much better.

He sat up, his face still a little pale, and murmured: "Unfilial! Yuan'er! You are really unfilial!"

Zhou Yuan changed color and said: "What does Old Taishan mean by this? I went to boil the medicine and sent it to you as soon as possible!"

"Bullshit!"

Zhao Cheng cursed for the first time and shouted: "You stinky boy, you didn't remind Ye Qingying but reminded me, causing me to eat so many mushrooms!"

"Look at what you have done, and now there is such a big misunderstanding."

Zhou Yuan scratched his head and said: "What does this have to do with me? I don't know anything about it!"

Zhao Cheng rolled his eyes and waved his hand: "Don't treat others as fools. Although you did a good job this time and everyone can't find an excuse to deal with you, they know in their hearts that you are the one who is making trouble."

Zhou Yuan said seriously: "I think only Old Taishan is smart and sharp, and has insight into the world."

Zhao Cheng laughed, this flattery is comfortable to hear.

He said slowly: "I knew you were going to take action against the Xu family, but I didn't expect that I would be fooled by you and shit my pants."

"But by making such a fuss, you have made enemies with the Xu family, and it is an irreconcilable hatred."

Zhou Yuan said helplessly: "I don't know how the Wusheng Sect of Qingshan County happened to run into us. Alas, the Xu family is now full of rebellious criminals."

Zhao Cheng said: "What are you thinking? The crime of high treason is to kill nine clans. It is not so easy to convict. Besides, the Xu family also got involved. As long as you check carefully, you can easily conclude that this is a misunderstanding."

"Xiong Kuohai's mind is like a mirror. He just deliberately got angry."

Zhou Yuan frowned and said: "Deliberately angry?"

Zhao Cheng smiled and said: "The Xu family is very rich. Xiong Kuohai's anger is enough for him to make 100,000 taels of silver."

Damn! This fat guy is really good!

Zhou Yuan asked the question he was most worried about: "Father-in-law, regarding the mushroom matter, with the means of the Jinyiwei, they will definitely find out that I am the one behind it. Will I be implicated?"

Zhao Cheng said: "What is implicated? You sent someone to Wuyi Mountain to buy mushrooms, but after the incident at Fengming Tower, you threw the mushrooms into Yunjiang River."

"As for where the mushrooms in Fengming Tower came from, you must not know!"

"If Fengming Tower wants to bite you, they must produce evidence, right? I don't believe that they can leave any evidence after robbing the mushrooms themselves."

Zhou Yuan raised his thumb and smiled: "Father-in-law is wise! I really admire you!"

Zhao Cheng snorted and said: "You rescued Xue Ningyue, but what about my Jianjia? She told me that she wants to separate from you."

Zhou Yuan coughed dryly a few times and didn't know how to answer.

Zhao Cheng patted Zhou Yuan on the shoulder and sighed, "Jianjia has the same temperament as her mother. She is usually quiet, but when things happen, she hates evil and is easily impulsive."

"This is not a shortcoming. Don't just look at her gentleness and ignore her character!"

Zhou Yuan said in a deep voice, "Don't worry, father-in-law. I admire Jianjia and have no dissatisfaction with her."

"It's just that I'm looking for an opportunity to truly conquer her. The conditions are not yet ripe."

Zhao Cheng snorted, "I think you are a playboy."