The King of Beijing in the Red Mansion

Listening to Tanchun's words, Shui Rong nodded secretly. She was able to point out the disadvantages of firearms, which obviously showed that she took it to heart. It can be seen that Tanchun is indeed a person who pays attention to current affairs.

However, Shui Rong did not comment on Tanchun's words. This was the limitation of the times. After all, as Tanchun said, the disadvantages of firearms were obvious. In the eyes of others, Shui Rong's move was indeed a bit too much trouble. However, Shui Rong knew that the future would be an era of firearms, so he naturally would not ignore it.

He reached out and took Tanchun into his arms, sniffing a delicate fragrance like that of gardenia, and whispered, "Firearms have many drawbacks, so they need to be improved. We should not be discouraged, but face the challenges head-on and must not rest on our laurels."

Tanchun blushed and nodded, saying, "Brother-in-law, I understand."

Shui Rong nodded. Tanchun was a smart and capable girl, but she was still immature and had a high degree of plasticity. Shui Rong naturally needed to teach her more and broaden her mind.

Now that the official business is done, it's time for the personal secretary to take on the role. This is the duty of a qualified secretary. Shui Rong has been very comprehensive in the training of Tanchun.

Thinking of this, Shui Rong twisted her ear gently, lowered his head, leaned close to the beautiful woman's crystal earlobe, and whispered: "I haven't cared about my sister for a while, and she has grown a lot."

Because Tanchun was still young, Shui Rong seldom spent time alone with her, and he obviously did not pay enough attention to the girl's growth. Now, after a closer look, he found that she was indeed growing taller.

Tanchun's handsome face was red as clouds, and under her trembling eyelashes, her clear and bright eyes were full of water. She raised her hands to clasp the mischievous hands and said in a trembling voice, "Brother-in-law, don't... um..."

Before she could finish her words, she felt a warm breath approaching, and she was unable to utter the next words. Her long eyelashes trembled slightly, and her pretty face turned rosy, and her heart was filled with shyness.

After a moment of silence, Shui Rong asked in a low voice: "Brother-in-law and your elder sister are going to bathe in the Hibiscus Pond today. Would you like to go with us, third sister?"

Upon hearing this, Tanchun's hand, which was holding the embroidered handkerchief to wipe the corner of her lips, paused slightly, and her cheeks turned red with shame. Bathing in the lotus pond, doesn't that mean bathing together, and with her elder sister at that? The scene of her and her elder sister being naked couldn't help but emerge in her mind, and her pretty face flushed red.

Oh my god, this is so embarrassing!

Pursing her pink lips, Tanchun raised her clear and beautiful eyes to look at the young man and said, "Brother-in-law. Hmm."

Tanchun opened her fine eyebrows and handsome eyes, staring straight at the young man who was so close to her, feeling the young man's passionate emotions, her heart trembled violently, she had no words to express her pain!

After a while, Tanchun leaned in the young man's arms. Her body was soft, her cheeks were red as clouds, her breath was light, and her lips were shining with crystal luster under the sunlight, which was captivating.

Shui Rong considerately brushed aside the girl's scattered black hair and asked softly, "What did my sister say?"

Upon hearing this, Tanchun couldn't help but glare at the young man with her beautiful, heroic eyes. She was blocked as soon as she started to speak, so what else could she say?

However, Tanchun could feel the young man's infatuation, and she couldn't help feeling happy and sweet in her heart. However, her brother-in-law's embarrassing request made her, even though she was open and elegant, unable to help feeling shy.

Pursing her pink lips, Tanchun said in a tone that sounded like annoyance, "Brother-in-law, how can you be so foolish?"

Shui Rong raised his eyebrows when he heard that. She refused to let go. Her little mouth was really tight.

Thinking of this, Shui Rong felt somewhat helpless. Looking at Yuanchun and Keqing, these two had always been very careful about their duties as girls in the boudoir and found it difficult to let go, but now their minds have become more open. On the other hand, the little girl Tanchun had many concerns.

But it's not Tanchun's fault. After all, he did pay less attention to Tanchun. His mind was uncivilized, so it was naturally difficult for him to compare with her.

Since Tanchun was unwilling, Shui Rong didn't force it too much. He reached out and stroked the girl's angry eyebrows, and said in a gentle voice: "Okay, brother-in-law won't tease you anymore, as long as you are happy."

There is still a long time to go, and it does not matter at once. You can train him slowly, and there is no need to use force. The people are all his, so he can't run away.

But then again, among the many beauties around Shui Rong, only Tanchun was quite different. Whenever she was angry, there was a questioning tone in her voice, and she exuded a heroic spirit, which made Shui Rong feel strange.

When Tanchun heard this, her heart warmed up, and her erect eyebrows gradually softened. She looked at the warm-hearted young man in front of her and said softly, "It's not that my sister is unwilling to serve her brother-in-law, but he is too naughty."

Serving is one thing, but taking a bath with her elder sister and brother-in-law is really too inappropriate. Based on her understanding of her brother-in-law, she will definitely not behave properly. How can she face people then?

Shui Rong didn't know what she meant when he heard it. He looked at the girl's beautiful face, which seemed to be angry and annoyed, revealing a different kind of charm. Shui Rong couldn't help but have a gleam of brilliance in his eyes and leaned forward to whisper.

It is necessary to eat dessert before the main meal.

Tanchun raised her eyebrows slightly, her cheeks flushed red, and she spat, "It's broad daylight, and in the study, how can you do this?"

Shui Rong raised his eyebrows when he heard this, his eyes fell on the girl's resolute and unyielding jade cheeks, and said in a quiet tone: "Sure enough, my sister doesn't care about her brother-in-law in her heart. Forget it, it's my brother-in-law who is talking too much."

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Tanchun clenched the embroidered handkerchief in her hand, and looked at the sighing young man with her bright eyes. Her expression was a little strange. This weird tone was so familiar. How could her brother-in-law understand this? It made her speechless, as if she had made a mistake.

Pursing her pink lips, Tanchun felt quite helpless. After all, she had served her brother-in-law before, so what else could she do? She had to avoid being sarcastic with her brother-in-law.

Dare to think and dare to do. A hint of shyness flashed across Tanchun's bright eyes. She raised her beautiful eyes and glared at the young man. She bit her pink lips lightly with her pearly teeth, got up from Shuirong's arms, and without saying anything more, got under the desk.

Shui Rong smiled knowingly upon seeing this, and leaned back comfortably on the chair. Sometimes, Lin Daiyu's weird aura was really convenient for PUAing people, and it was hard for people to refute it.

Speaking of Sister Lin, I miss her a little. She is light and soft, with the graceful beauty of the Jiangnan region. She has a pair of clever words that are both likable and annoying. I don't know if she is having a good time after returning to the Duke's Mansion.

Thinking of this, Shui Rong shook his head. Why was he thinking about Lin Daiyu's eloquence at this critical moment? How could he be worthy of his third sister? He was really not paying enough attention.

After a while, Shui Rong's face turned strange, he lowered his eyes to look at the girl with lowered brows and head, he couldn't help but frowned, stretched out his hand to gently pinch the girl's chin, and lifted it up, he saw that the girl's cheeks were as red as clouds, her clear and bright eyes were as moist as water, and her heroic eyebrows were graceful and flowing, showing indescribable beauty.

Tanchun looked at the young man in confusion, sobbed softly, and asked, "Brother-in-law, what's wrong? What did my sister do wrong?"

Shui Rong shook his head and said faintly: "Sister, are you dissatisfied with your brother-in-law in your heart? Why don't you look directly at him?"

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Chapter 229 Yuanchun: It's Clearly a Couple Bathing

East City of Shendong, Prince Yong’s Palace.

Inside the study, Prince Yong, dressed in a dragon robe, sat behind the desk, with deep sorrow between his brows and annoyance that he could not express in words.

At this moment, the door was pushed open. Prince Yong, who was upset, wanted to scold immediately, but when he saw the person coming, his frown relaxed a little and he asked in a gentle voice, "Pan'er, why are you here?"

The person who came was Zhang Paner, the wife of Prince Yong. She was wearing a light yellow skirt with gold edges. She had a beautiful figure and unique charm, like a beauty cast from a flawless jade.

Zhang Pan'er's eyes were like a pool of clear water. She looked at the young man in front of her and said in a gentle voice, "I made some snacks and sent them here for Your Majesty to taste."

Upon hearing this, Prince Yong's expression became more relaxed. Looking at the gentle beauty in front of him, his heart was filled with relief. However, the feeling only lasted for a moment, and Prince Yong sighed again.

Zhang Paner frowned slightly when she saw this, and asked with concern, "Is there anything troubling you, Your Majesty?"

Upon hearing this, Prince Yong remained silent. He was also in the palace at the court meeting today. He had no opinion on the issue of "equalizing the land tax and the land tax". The key point was his father's attitude. As the saying goes, the heart of the emperor is in his heart. If his father was sincere in promoting the new law, he, as a prince, would naturally agree with it. However, his father handed the Shandong governor's memorial to the cabinet for discussion, which made Prince Yong hesitate about the attitude of Emperor Yongkang.

After all, it was a new law, which offended many powerful people, which also made Prince Yong hesitant.

It's just that these things are matters of the court, and there's no need to let Zhang Pan'er know, so he shook his head and said, "It's nothing, Pan'er, don't worry."

Zhang Pan'er glanced at Prince Yong suspiciously, but didn't say anything. She stepped closer and bit her lips with her pearly teeth. A blush appeared on her beautiful face. She lowered her eyes and asked in a low voice, "Your Highness, are you going to sleep in the study tonight?"

There was a hint of resentment in the words, which made Prince Yong stunned and his expression gradually became embarrassed.

At this time, Zhang Paner asked all the questions, and her shyness in her heart was lessened. The reason why she asked this question shamelessly was because Prince Yong had been sleeping in the study. In this case, how could she have any children for the prince's palace?

After a pause, Prince Yong looked at the beautiful woman with lowered eyebrows and eyes, and said in a deep voice: "Today, I will go to Pan'er's room."

Some things should be made clear. Firstly, he should give an explanation to his wife, and secondly, he also needs his wife's help.

Zhang Pan'er couldn't help but feel delighted when she heard this. She looked at the young man in front of her with her beautiful eyes and said shyly, "Then I will go to the kitchen and cook for you personally to prepare some of your favorite meals."

Having said that, Zhang Paner turned away shyly.

Prince Yong looked at Zhang Pan'er's slightly staggering figure, and felt a lot of emotion in his heart. Zhang Pan'er had always been dignified and gentle, and it took a lot of courage for her to ask this question. In the end, if it weren't for him.

Alas, I have the will but I am powerless, what can I do?

Beijing Prince's Mansion, Fengyiting.

Yuanchun sat upright in front of the desk, wearing a blue Cuiyan gown and a pleated skirt with a pattern of green grass and flowers. She was dressed in a light blue Cuiyan gauze, and a hollow gold hairpin decorated with purple jade was inserted diagonally into her Japanese bun on her head, trembling and swaying gently between her temples. Her skin was as white as cream, her breath was as fragrant as orchids, and the corners of her eyebrows and eyes revealed the charm of a young woman in her prime. She looked dignified yet beautiful.

The beauty was handling chores in the mansion. She looked up at the sky and asked softly, "What time is it?"

Baoqin beside her smiled knowingly and replied, "I heard from the people below that the prince has returned to the palace and seems to be in the study. Miss, don't worry."

Yuanchun Fengze's face flushed with red after her thoughts were exposed. She rolled her eyes at Baoqin and cursed, "What a fool! You didn't answer the question."

Baoqin chuckled upon hearing that, with a hint of cunning in her willow eyes. She had been with the girl for the longest time, so how could she not understand what was in her mind? How could she not know whether she had answered the question irrelevantly?

It was obvious that she was missing the prince because he had not come for a long time.

At the desk on one side, the beautiful lady Hua Xin raised her eyes to take a look, then lowered her head again and went about her own business.

At this moment, the voices of Shui Rong and Jin Chuan'er could be vaguely heard from outside, which made Yuanchun's eyes light up. There was joy between her eyebrows, and her clear eyes looked straight outside the curtain.

Not long after, Yuanchun saw her long-missed husband walk in, and hurriedly stood up to greet him, smiling and saying, "My husband is back."

Shui Rong nodded slightly, and with a smile on his handsome face, he looked at the oncoming young lady Hua Xin, and said with a smile: "The weather is a bit hot today, and I have sweated a lot. Madam, please ask someone to go to the Hibiscus Pond to prepare."

Shui Rong had been intimate with Tanchun in the study room for a while before, so he needed to take a bath.

Upon hearing this, Yuanchun's plump face flushed with rosy red, and her heart was slightly disturbed. Earlier, the couple had discussed going to the Hibiscus Pool to bathe together. She knew what the plan was, but so did her husband. Why was he so anxious to take a bath together?

Pursing her lips, Yuanchun said nothing more and instead instructed, "Baoqin, go and make arrangements."

Since she had agreed, Yuanchun did not hesitate. After all, after Shui Rong's subtle influence, she no longer felt embarrassed about some things, and even had a faint expectation in her heart.

Baoqin smiled and responded when she heard this, then retreated.

Shui Rong didn't care about it. His eyes fell on the desk, his brows slightly knitted, and he said, "I'm still busy with these things. Let the people below do it. Be careful not to tire yourself out."

It is true that Yuanchun manages the rear quarters very well, which is much better than the mess in the Duke's Mansion. However, being busy with these things all day long will surely tire his wife out.

Yuanchun listened to Shui Rong's chatter, feeling sweet in her heart. She sat down beside Shui Rong and said with a smile, "I don't have much to do on weekdays, so looking at the account books is a way to kill time. Besides, if you don't check the accounts diligently, the people below might be hiding evil."

Shui Rong remained silent after hearing this. Yuanchun was right. The people below were all very cunning. If they understood the habits of their new master, it would be normal for them to do some small tricks.

Thinking of this, Shui Rong reached out and held the beautiful woman's hand, looked at her gently, and said softly: "It is a blessing for me to marry you."

No matter how many holes there are, flattery never fails. All matters in the rear house were handed over to Yuanchun to handle, and as a grown man, he could only support Yuanchun with all his strength behind her.

Yuanchun was deeply moved when she heard this. She looked at her husband with starry eyes. In fact, she was blessed. Not only did she leave the oppressive palace walls, but she also had a loving relationship with her husband. As a woman, her life was perfect.

Thinking of this, Yuanchun's eyes flickered as she said softly, "I also feel that this is a blessing that I have cultivated for three lifetimes."

Shui Rong listened to the beauty's coquettish words and took her into his arms. The refreshing fragrance floated in his nose. The restlessness of the past was gone, and his heart was at peace.

Yuanchun leaned in the young man's arms, her mood was also peaceful, but when she saw the beauty standing by the side, her starry eyes moved slightly, and she ordered: "Qiufang, go and pour a cup of tea for the prince."

Qiufang is Fu Qiufang, the younger sister of the Fu family. Yuanchun brought her into the palace mainly to help out. Now she is helping Yuanchun deal with the affairs of the palace.

Fu Qiufang's heart was slightly moved when she heard this. Ever since she came to the palace, she has always been conscientious in doing her duty and never overstepped the line. Even though the prince often came to Fengyi Court, she never came forward. Now the princess suddenly asked her to serve tea. What did she mean by that?

Without thinking too much, Fu Qiufang walked to the table, poured a cup of tea and handed it over respectfully.

Shui Rong reached out to take the teacup and looked her over. She was wearing a dark blue brocade dress with white plum blossoms embroidered on the hem. Her black hair was tied into a bun, with only a white jade hairpin with plum blossoms inserted in it. She wore light makeup, looking fresh and elegant.

He is a fresh and lovely person, no wonder his name was recorded in the original work.

Yuanchun looked at the young man with starry eyes. He looked at Fu Qiufang for a few times, and his tender pink lips pouted slightly, but he didn't say anything.

She also remembered what the Beijing Concubine had pointed out to her earlier. As for Fu Qiufang, Yuanchun thought she was a very good person, well-educated, well-mannered, and a competent helper. The reason why she asked Fu Qiufang to serve tea was to see Shui Rong's reaction so that she would have an idea of ​​what was going on.

If Shui Rong is willing, then she can keep her here without any worries. If she is not, then she has to make other arrangements. After all, she has been suffering in the palace for many years and knows the pain. She naturally does not want to let Fu Qiufang suffer.

Shui Rong didn't understand Yuanchun's intention, but he thought Fu Qiufang looked pretty good and took a few more glances. He didn't pay much attention to her, but instead passed the teacup to Yuanchun's lips and said softly, "Madam, drink first."

When Yuanchun heard this, she glared at the young man with her starry eyes. Her heart felt even sweeter. She leaned forward and took a sip, then wiped the corners of her lips with an embroidered handkerchief, lowering her brows and saying nothing.