Selling wife for fame? Kick out the scumbag and marry the new emperor to enjoy the harem of favors

Chapter 6: A Good Kid

"I, your Majesty, pay my respects to you."

Xie Jiu walked into the main hall alone. When he saw the people, he bowed politely.

"Yeah." Zhao Xingjin was sitting on the couch by the window, resting his eyes. He opened his eyelids lazily and glanced at Xie Jiu, "This dress suits you quite well."

When he said this, there seemed to be a smile in his eyes, as if he was quite satisfied with what he had chosen.

Yesterday, Xie Jiu entered the palace and quietly replaced the skinny horse from Yangzhou that was prepared by the mansion. The light gauze dress he wore was prepared by the housekeeper Chen Shun, and it was really a bit vulgar.

Zhao Xingjin didn't like to watch, so today he specially asked Yang Zhian to find a set of clothes according to his instructions.

Xie Jiu's skin is fair, but not porcelain white, more pinkish white. The blood color that comes through her skin makes her look delicate and healthy, like a peach in March.

Although her figure is slender, it is well-proportioned, with just the right curves, not too plump, nor dull and skinny.

So Zhao Xingjin picked out a light green cross-collared, waist-cinching long dress for her, which made her look graceful and charming.

When dressing up this morning, Xie Jiu was careful again and asked Chunrong to dress her in a refreshing and simple manner, so now with this dress, she looks beautiful and graceful.

"The emperor naturally has excellent taste." Xie Jiu smiled.

Zhao Xingjin raised his eyebrows, leaned his body against the pillow, and pointed at the coffee table next to him.

Xie Jiu understood, walked over slowly, wiped his hands, rolled up his sleeves, sat down and made tea.

For ladies from wealthy families, flower arranging and tea making are compulsory courses, so they are naturally proficient in them.

The white fingers held the jade cup, and the movements were crisp and smooth, which was quite pleasing to the eye.

Zhao Xingjin said casually as he watched, "Wu Que asked for leave from the morning court today."

Upon hearing this name, Xie Jiu's face suddenly turned cold and his eyes showed sarcasm.

"Those who bully the weak and fear the strong have three behaviors: one is flattery, the second is fear, and the third is avoidance."

As he spoke, he handed the brewed tea to Zhao Xingjin in a light voice.

"They bully the weak and avoid the strong; they are greedy for life and afraid of death; they are hypocritical and vain."

After saying this, Zhao Xingjin laughed out loud.

"She looks so gentle and charming, but I never thought she has such a sharp tongue."

After saying that, he took the teacup and took a sip.

"Well, your tea-making skills are indeed better than those palace maids. You didn't waste my tea leaves."

"Your Majesty, thank you for your kind words." Xie Jiu lowered his eyes.

"Don't talk while standing." Zhao Xingjin said casually, motioning Xie Jiu to sit down in the empty seat next to him. "Don't you have anything to ask me?"

At the court this morning, Zhao Xingjin showed the ministers evidence of corruption among court officials, all of which were provided by Xie Jiu.

Wu Que's mother died early, and one of his younger sisters just came of age last year. The miscellaneous affairs of Weiyuan Marquis' Mansion had always been managed by servants. Therefore, Xie Jiu was in charge of the household affairs as soon as she got married.

Although she was only in charge of the household accounts, she knew more than just those household affairs.

She knew exactly where the money of the Weiyuan Marquis' Mansion came from and how much property the mansion had, both openly and secretly.

Of course, this was also due to the fact that just half a year after she and Wu Que got married, the King of Ying, Zhao Xingjin, launched a rebellion from his fiefdom, Anlu Prefecture.

The ancestor of the Wu family was a famous general of the previous dynasty. Wu Que's father, the old Marquis of Weiyuan, was immediately appointed as the commander-in-chief to quell the rebellion, and Wu Que naturally followed him.

As soon as the two male masters left, Xie Jiu became the head of the entire Weiyuan Marquis Mansion.

It was during this time that Xie Jiu gained a thorough understanding of the Marquis's residence. "A gentleman's word is as good as his bond. I believe the Emperor will keep his word. If anything happens at the Marquis of Weiyuan's residence, I will naturally be informed. No need to ask any questions," Xie Jiu said calmly.

Without any hesitation, she took a cup of tea and sat down next to Zhao Xingjin.

Last night, Zhao Xingjin had already told her to stay by his side from now on, so from now on, she should consider herself as Zhao Xingjin's person.

Even though there has not been any substantial relationship between the two of them, her staying overnight last night meant that in the eyes of outsiders, she had already been favored.

In that case, why bother avoiding suspicion?

Zhao Xingjin saw that she was not pretending and felt that Xie Jiu was quite sensible. She was not one of those people who wanted everything and was not annoying, so he took the initiative to say something.

"I have already asked the Dali Temple to investigate, and I think it will soon lead to the Weiyuan Marquis Mansion."

"Then I beg Your Majesty to spare Wu Que's life for now." Xie Jiu raised her eyes. "If he dies like this, it would be too easy for him."

After saying this, Zhao Xingjin looked her up and down.

"That's cruel enough."

"If the emperor was the one who was betrayed, I'm afraid he would do something even more cruel than I did." Xie Jiu looked calm.

Hearing this, Zhao Xingjin chuckled, "You are quite courageous to speak of me like this."

Who in front of him does not praise his kindness and generosity?
"I don't like to be false, and I should be sincere in front of the emperor. How can I lie to him as a minister?" Xie Jiu put down the teacup, a smile on her face, "But if the emperor doesn't like it, I can say something nice."

After she finished speaking, she put on an expression of admiration, bit her red lips lightly, and spoke in a voice as sweet as an oriole.

"Your Majesty is so wise and powerful, so handsome and extraordinary, yet he cares deeply about the world, works diligently to govern, and is benevolent and virtuous. It is a blessing for the people of Dajing to have a ruler like you. I have no regrets in my life as your servant."

I've seen people perform, but I've never seen anyone perform right in front of me. Zhao Xingjin looked at the woman in front of him and felt very nervous.

How should I put it, interesting.

Tsk, that’s really interesting.

But why didn't he like the woman's calm and composed look as if she had everything under control?

So the next moment, Zhao Xingjin suddenly reached out, grabbed Xie Jiu, and held him in his arms.

Xie Jiu was not prepared for this and bumped heavily into Zhao Xingjin's chest. A faint scent of ambergris wafted from his nose, and the man's body temperature surrounded him, which immediately made Xie Jiu tense up.

Talking is one thing, moving her mouth is another, but when it comes to manners and etiquette, she has never been so presumptuous in her two lifetimes.

Even though she had been married to Wu Que for almost two years, the two of them had almost no feelings for each other. They always went through the motions and there was no time for flirting.

So Xie Jiu's face turned uncontrollably red at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Seeing her genuine loss of composure, Zhao Xingjin felt relieved.

He stroked the woman's cheek with his fingers, and the corners of his lips curled slightly. "Since you admire me so much, why don't you stay in the main hall tonight?"

Perhaps the debauchery in the other person's eyes was too real, and Xie Jiu couldn't tell whether the other person was acting or not, and he couldn't help but feel nervous.

But before she could answer, Yang Zhian's voice could be heard faintly from outside.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, please don't come in!"

Then came another clear, angry voice of a woman.

"Why are you stopping me? Why won't you let me see the Emperor? Who's serving in there?"

(End of this chapter)