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Chapter 18 Princess Zhaoshan
Three days later, Luoyang welcomed the first sunny day of this winter.

At the morning court, after the prefect of Luoyang reported on the disaster relief situation, Emperor Kangzhi's face, which had been gloomy for half a month, finally brightened up, and the ministers felt relieved.

Seeing His Majesty's delight, Yin Wei continued, "Your Majesty, this disaster relief effort went so smoothly. First, Your Majesty is wise and benevolent, treating all people like your own children. Second, each of you is diligent and fulfilling your official duties. Third, the people are united in extending a helping hand."

Emperor Kangzhi nodded.

"However, I believe that there is one person who has made remarkable contributions."

"Who?" Emperor Kangzhi asked.

"Tang Zhao, the fifth young wife of Prince Xuan's mansion and the eldest daughter of the Duke of Wei," Yin Wei said, "was the treasury empty and the disaster victims lacked food and clothing. When His Majesty called on the people to donate, it was Miss Tang who led by example. This is loyalty. Miss Tang inherited her late mother's aspirations and donated her entire dowry and hers. This is filial piety. 470,000 taels of silver, nearly 30% of the total amount donated, Miss Tang single-handedly comforted the frightened victims. This is benevolence. The people of Luoyang, even beggars, were deeply impressed by Miss Tang's virtue and came to the government office to donate. This is righteousness."

"I believe that such virtues of loyalty, filial piety, benevolence and righteousness are worthy of being a role model for women all over the world."

Emperor Kangzhi nodded and asked, "What do you think?"

The court officials were discussing this matter.

Prince Gu Liu of King Xuan stepped out and said, "I second the proposal."

The Minister of Revenue mocked, "The Crown Prince really does not avoid relatives when selecting talented people."

"If you are truly virtuous, why do you need to avoid your relatives?" Gu Liu said calmly, "If you are not virtuous, what is the point of avoiding your relatives?"

The Crown Prince stepped out and said, "I second the motion."

The Minister of Revenue shut up angrily.

Seeing that the Crown Prince and Prince Xuan agreed, all the civil and military officials naturally followed suit.

Emperor Kangzhi smiled. This was the first time that the Crown Prince and Prince Xuan's Palace agreed. "Since that's the case, pass on the order."

After the morning court session, the chief eunuch Zhou Zheng personally delivered the imperial decree. The gates of Prince Xuan's mansion were wide open, and the altar and incense had already been prepared. Tang Zhao knelt at the front, listening to the majestic and sharp voice:

"The Emperor, by the Mandate of Heaven, proclaims: Daughter Zhao of the Tang family, the eldest daughter of the Duke of Wei, the legitimate grandson of the General Protector of the Nation, and the wife of the General of the Cavalry, saved the people of Luoyang from the disaster during the snowstorm. She responded to the call for donations, giving up money for the greater good. She is kind and virtuous, intelligent, beautiful and graceful, a good wife, loyal and filial, and deeply loved by me. I hereby grant her the title of Second Rank County Lady, Zhaoshan. I decree this!"

Tang Zhao was stunned. Who was this talking about? Was it her? Was it her?

Princess Xuan reminded him from behind to thank him. Tang Zhao recalled the plot of the TV series and kowtowed, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

After the eunuch Zhou finished announcing the decree, he restored his usual Maitreya Buddha-like smile and personally helped her to her feet: "Please stand up, Madam County Master. This old servant congratulates you."

Tang Zhao was in a dream, and said in a trance, "Thank you, eunuch."

Eunuch Zhou waved his hand, and a group of younger eunuchs came forward, holding gift boxes. He seemed to complain, "The County Princess is really too kind. Why didn't she keep two of her biological mother's relics as a souvenir?"

She only wanted to kill the Duke of Wei. Tang Zhao covered it up with a smile.

Eunuch Zhou didn't expect her to answer. He pointed at the boxes and said, "His Majesty has specifically ordered the prefect of Luoyang to select some of the beloved items of the wife of the Duke of Wei, a super-first-rank official, and leave them for the County Lady."

Tang Zhao suddenly realized why Yin Wei had written to her yesterday, asking her to write down anything she liked. "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Eunuch Zhou was satisfied and said, "Then I will take my leave."

"Goodbye, eunuch," Gu Liu personally escorted the man out of the mansion.

In the courtyard, Princess Xuan stepped forward, took her daughter-in-law's hand, and said to everyone, "Etiquette cannot be abandoned. All of you come and pay your respects to the county lady."

"How can this be?" Tang Zhao was surprised. Princess Xuan held her down, and Gu Liu led Gu Ci in bowing. The Crown Prince's wife knelt, and the palace guards, servants, and maids knelt in the courtyard. "Greetings to Her Majesty the County Lord."

"Get up quickly," Tang Zhao felt even more awkward than when he was kneeling on the ground to receive the imperial edict just now.

"Thank you, County Lady," everyone stood up.

Next, Tang Zhao was like a puppet, being led by Princess Xuan to worship ancestors and gods, and prepare a celebration banquet. After a busy and noisy day, Tang Zhao fell headfirst into the bed with an empty stomach.

This was even more tiring than her previous life spent in the world of fame and fortune.

At least she had time to secretly eat some cookies, unlike now, when dozens of eyes were staring at her and she didn't even dare to drink water.

Nanny Song was relieved and distressed. She coaxed the person to eat a bowl of red date porridge, helped him to wash up, carefully pinched the corners of the quilt to make sure that no cold wind could get in, then blew out the lights and left quietly.

In Minghui Hall, Gu Ci stroked his forehead with his hand.

"Before, you found excuses to sleep in separate rooms, and Mother ignored you. But now that Zhaoshan has been conferred the title of County Princess, all eyes in Luoyang are on her. If you continue to sleep in separate rooms, you will definitely attract attention," Princess Xuan said in a deep voice. "His Majesty has granted us this marriage. If the Crown Prince and his followers find out about this, they will definitely report you."

She looked at her son's expressionless face and said, "You and Zhaoshan were married by His Majesty. There is absolutely no possibility of divorce. Forget about her. You are not destined to be together."

"My son knows."

Looking at her son's desolate back, Princess Xuan cursed King Xuan in her heart.

Gu Ci walked all the way back to the Bidan Courtyard, rolled up the bedding in the study, carried it to the main courtyard, and returned to his bedroom which he had been away from for two months.

The lights in the master bedroom were off. Gu Ci's eyes, which had excellent night vision, looked at the person sleeping like a lazy pig on the bed. He twitched his lips, put the quilt on the edge of the bed, lay down with his clothes on, and waited with his eyes open until dawn. To his surprise, the person next to him was still not awake.

Tang Zhao had a good night's sleep. When he stretched his arms and legs and turned over, he felt something hard and warm pressing against him.

I lifted my half-asleep left eyelid and took a look. Wow, he’s a handsome guy!

Tang Zhao lived to be almost thirty years old in her previous life. Like a Pixiu, she only took in money and never spent it. She was reluctant to spend money on a gigolo. As a straight woman who had been single since birth, she had never even had a wet dream!
Therefore, as it was the first erotic dream in two lives, Tang Zhao felt it was very fresh. He touched her up and down, left and right, and had a lot of fun.

Gu Ci didn't expect that he was just surprised for a moment, but he was touched all over his body, even the little Gu Ci was not spared! He immediately grabbed the harassing hand and threw him out.

His body suddenly became lighter and he fell onto the quilt. Tang Zhao opened his eyes wide and glared at him angrily. Which nightclub is this gigolo from? Does he know that the customer is God?

Then she met Gu Ci's eyes, which were flashing with coldness.

Tang Zhao was stunned for a moment, "No, how come you, a pretty boy, look like Gu Ci, that expressionless guy?"

She has lost all interest!

Gu Ci laughed in anger, "Tang Zhao, open your eyes and take a good look at who I am."

If a person looks like Gu Ci, sounds like Gu Ci, and even gets angry like Gu Ci, then nine out of ten times, this person is Gu Ci.

Tang Zhao took a deep breath and complained first, "Why are you here?"

"How can I know what kind of messed up dreams Miss Tang has if I'm not here?" Gu Ci sneered, "It seems that what mother said is right. I have neglected Madam."

Gu Ci took off his clothes slowly and said, "Don't worry, Madam. I will satisfy you right away."

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