Tianliangyuan

Chapter 381 These are livestock!

It was quite lively both inside and outside the palace.

Ever since Jiang Ning was punished, he has become much more obedient.

Xu Zhaozhao finally no longer needed to spend her time dealing with her, and felt that life was much more comfortable.

Xie Juan was sick for a few days and took medicine for several days. With the encouragement of Xie Chan and Aunt Jia, she gradually recovered.

As for Aunt Song, she was punished by Xie Xiaolin because of what happened last time.

Although Consort Song was of lowly status, she was, after all, the Duke's woman, so it was naturally most appropriate for him to punish her.

Aunt Song was punished by being confined to her quarters for a month, and was also fined two months' wages. She was also scolded and warned to give Xie Juan less advice in the future.

This time, Aunt Song almost harmed Xie Juan. Hopefully, she will learn her lesson.

Xie Juan recovered and was too ashamed to hang around Xu Zhaozhao anymore, so she went to the old lady's place every day to pay her respects and serve her.

Xie Chan tried to persuade Xie Juan twice, but Xie Juan was too embarrassed to go. Xie Chan had no choice but to go to Jinxiu Garden to continue learning accounting herself.

Xu Zhaozhao hadn't checked on Xie Chan's study progress for several days, and she was also quite busy, so her subordinates wouldn't bother her with such trivial matters. Therefore, she had no idea that Xie Juan hadn't come.

After finally getting everything arranged, Xu Zhaozhao was about to go check on how the two girls were doing when Xie Zheng returned.

As a result, a quarter of an hour later, Xie Zheng took Xu Zhaozhao out of the city to play.

Xie Zheng had been granted two days' leave by His Majesty, so he simply returned an hour early and took Xu Zhaozhao to the Hundred Fruit Garden.

Based on this calculation, the two of them can stay at the fruit orchard for two nights.

Although Jinxiu Garden is not small, it is still a courtyard within the Duke's mansion, so it is different from other places.

The atmosphere at Pagoda Fruit Garden is more natural and relaxed.

There were no elders here, and no relationships that Xu Zhaozhao needed to maintain, so the young couple felt incredibly comfortable here.

Before it got dark, Xie Zheng carried Xu Zhaozhao into the house. It wasn't until an hour later that Xie Zheng ordered someone to prepare water, and then he personally brought in food.

However, after dinner, Xu Zhaozhao complained about the smell of food in the room, so Xie Zheng carried her to the west room.

But Xie Zheng didn't even let Xu Zhaozhao admire the moon for a while before he forcibly pushed her down again.

The ordeal that night terrified Xu Zhaozhao.

Are men really this vigorous?

I don't think I've ever had such a strong need before.

What's wrong with me tonight? Xu Zhaozhao was still thinking about this question before she fell into a deep sleep.

The next day, unsurprisingly, Xu Zhaozhao overslept.

It's almost lunchtime.

Xu Zhaozhao's expression changed when she saw that it was Xie Zheng who brought in the food.

"go out!"

Xie Zheng raised an eyebrow, set out the food, and then headed towards the bed.

"Get out!" Xu Zhaozhao's voice was hoarse.

Xie Zheng smiled and picked her up in his arms: "Good girl, I was wrong. Let's have our meal first. After we finish eating, I'll take you outside to admire the flowers. The weather is nice today, so let's enjoy the scenery. Oh, and I've also ordered some tea and snacks to be prepared. I'll personally brew some tea for you in a bit."

Xu Zhaozhao stopped scolding him when she heard that he could go for a walk outside in the afternoon.

This isn't a man, he's an animal!

Xu Zhaozhao was really hungry; she hadn't eaten anything that morning.

After putting down his chopsticks, Xie Zheng fawned over him and handed him a cup of mouthwash.

After everything was in place, Xie Zheng carefully approached and said, "Let me carry you over."

"Need not!"

After Xu Zhaozhao finished speaking defiantly, she stood up abruptly. As soon as she took a step, she felt her legs go weak and she fell down. At the same time, Xie Zheng's big hand reached out and grabbed her. Before Xu Zhaozhao could react, he picked her up horizontally.

"It's all your fault!"

Xie Zheng's eyes were filled with laughter; even his wife's slightly reproachful expression was so adorable!

Sure enough, my wife is wonderful in every way.

In the afternoon, Xie Zheng did indeed take her outside to drink tea, admire the flowers, and also play with the several cranes kept there.

"What do you think about us raising two cranes in Jinxiu Garden?"

"Not good!" Xu Zhaozhao retorted directly, "Jinxiu Garden is already conspicuous enough. If we bring two more cranes over, what will others think of us? It's not appropriate."

Cranes have always been regarded as auspicious symbols.

No matter which family gets such a good thing, the first thing to do is to give it to the elders.

But the cranes kept in the orchard are different; they were all attracted by the flowers and plants here.

The air here is filled with the fragrance of plants, which is more appealing to the animals.

This is also the main reason why so many small animals started to come to the back mountain when the orchard was first built.

The cranes are here, cared for by servants, and enjoy the scents and living environment they like, so there's no need for them to go through all that trouble.

Besides, if you really raise them in Jinxiu Garden, the place isn't big, and there aren't any other animals. It's not as comfortable as being in a natural environment. The key question is, aren't you going to give them to your elders?

Xie Zheng just mentioned it casually.

Because Xu Zhaozhao would personally feed the cranes every time she came back, he assumed that Xu Zhaozhao really liked raising cranes.

Looking back now, it does seem inappropriate.

The Marquis of Anxin's residence doesn't keep cranes, so it's not appropriate to move them to Jinxiu Garden.

Keeping them here can be attributed to the suitable environment, but if they were taken back to Jinxiu Garden, wouldn't the old lady and Madam Xu of the Marquis's mansion also have to pay respects to two couples?

Xie Zheng was secretly annoyed; he had oversimplified things.

After this topic was over, Xu Zhaozhao remembered what happened last night.

"Sanlang, why were you so vigorous last night? Did you suffer some kind of shock, or were you drugged?"

Xu Zhaozhao felt that Xie Zheng was most likely being set up, since he had pulled them into the house as soon as they arrived at Baiguoyuan, which was not like his usual style.

Xie Zheng paused for a moment, his eyes darting around, before honestly replying, "No. Uh, it's just that the elders are pressuring us to have children. Besides, didn't you say before that I could have children once I finished my medication?"

Xu Zhaozhao's eyes widened. So that's what happened?

Time flies so fast that Xu Zhaozhao had forgotten about it. Who would have thought that Xie Zheng would still remember it?

wrong!

Who told him this?

"Did the old lady summon you for questioning?"

Xie Zheng nodded, his face flushed: "Zhao Zhao, I didn't expect to put so much pressure on you. I just found out that your mother came over earlier because of the issue of having children. I'm the one who made you suffer."

"No!" Xu Zhaozhao replied decisively.

It was just an excuse, but who would have thought he would actually find out?

What is this!

"Zhao Zhao, are you unwilling to have my child?"

Xu Zhaozhao's face darkened. What kind of question is that!

"It's as if the child I gave birth to is only yours and has nothing to do with me!"

Xie Zheng was stunned. The words sounded a bit awkward, but he seemed to sense that Xu Zhaozhao was angry.