Traveling through famine years, peasant girls hold space in their hands to store food

"The old slave has met the master and the princess."

Lu Qingqing looked at the servants in front of her who all knelt down in front of them. She was suddenly startled and turned her head to look at Chu Haochen, only to see him pointing at the old slave in front who had just spoken.

"Qing'er, this is Uncle Xiang, the steward of the palace. You can ask Uncle Xiang for advice on anything in the future."

When Chu Haochen finished speaking, Xiang Bo said with a smile on his face. The master had sent a message before. The house had been cleaned and the meals were ready. He only waited for the master to finish washing up before going to eat.

"Okay! Zou Qing'er, I'll take you to our yard to have a look."

As he spoke, Chu Haochen took Lu Qingqing's weak and boneless hand and walked through the veranda towards the hanging flower door in the inner courtyard.

Looking at the rockery rocks in the yard, the small bridges and flowing water, the small waterfalls pouring down from the rockery rocks, and the koi carps in the pond swimming back and forth happily under the lotus flowers.

Lu Qingqing looked at the water pavilion in the small lake in the distance, raised the corners of her lips and pointed with her hand: "It feels good there."

"As long as Qing'er likes it."

Chu Haochen led her to Qingchen Courtyard quickly. Lu Qingqing's mouth twitched as she looked at the name of the courtyard.

Chu Haochen looked at the strange look in the little woman next to him, put his hand to his lips in embarrassment and coughed lightly.

"Ahem... Qing'er, please go in."

The yard is very quiet, there is a row of purple bamboo in front of the window, the breeze blows, the bamboo leaves rustle, this sound always feels very healing to Lu Qingqing.

"Qing'er, I'll ask the maid to bring some bath water in first, so we can get acquainted first."

With that said, Chu Haochen shouted towards the outside of the courtyard, and soon the boy ran forward.

"Master, do you have any instructions?"

"Go and get some hot water delivered."

The boy leaned over and finally left the yard.

Chu Haochen pushed open the door and turned sideways to let the little woman go in first.

Lu Qingqing looked at the tower of rosewood furniture inside, and the style was designed by herself.

She turned her head to look at Chu Haochen in confusion, and saw him standing there with his hands behind his hands and his lips curled up as he said:

"These were sent by my father-in-law, saying they were your dowry."

Lu Qingqing's eyes widened in surprise. At this moment, Chu Haochen stepped forward and stretched out his hand to pull her to the cabinet.

He opened the cabinet door, which was filled with all kinds of clothes and dresses. The dressing table next to it was filled with all kinds of hairpins, rings and jade ornaments, all of them exquisite.

Lu Qingqing slowly walked forward and touched the things in front of her, with a sweet smile on her face.

She didn't expect that Chu Haochen and his family would prepare such elaborate arrangements for her, and the whole room would be decorated in the same festive way as the wedding room.

She walked to Babu's bed and looked at the red silk bedding, which was sprinkled with red dates, peanuts and the like.

She laughed out loud and pointed at those who asked Chu Haochen. This was what he had people prepare.

"This should be prepared by Uncle Xiang and Aunt Hua."

Seeing the little woman in front of him frowning slightly, he immediately explained that Grandma Hua was the steward of the backyard, and he would look to her if anything happened in the future.

Lu Qingqing nodded slightly.

At this time, Chu Haochen said that the daughter's yard was next door, and the yard of the two brats was further behind.

The corner of Lu Qingqing's mouth twitched, how partial the child's father was!

"Master, the hot water has been delivered."

At this time, two maids outside brought hot water and knocked on the door.

Chu Haochen glanced at Lu Qingqing, who was smiling at him, and then shouted in a deep voice: "Come in."

Two maids walked into the room carrying water, leaned over and saluted the two of them.

Chu Haochen watched the two maids carrying hot water into the inner room. At this time, he reminded Lu Qingqing to freshen up first while he went to deal with some things.

Lu Qingqing nodded slightly, then opened the wardrobe, found her own dress, and walked towards the inner room.

At this time, two maids stood aside and bowed: "Princess, the water temperature is just right. I will help you wash your hands."

Lu Qingqing was not used to it and asked the two of them to wait outside.

"It's the princess."

Chu Haochen walked out of the courtyard and came to the study. At this time, he called the guards who had been staying in the capital and asked him about the recent events in the capital.

"Master, many officials have received invitations from strangers, but my subordinates have not monitored whether those people have attended the appointment."

Chu Haochen's face darkened and he asked if he hadn't noticed yet?

The guard shook his head with a serious look on his face.

"When did the Fourth Prince return to Beijing? When did the Emperor stop going to court?"

The guard thought for a while and then answered affirmatively:

"Replying to the master, the fourth prince went to Beijing the night after the master left. As for the emperor, he started to leave the court two days later."

After hearing this, Chu Haochen's face darkened, and he immediately ordered him to continue to keep an eye on the activities in the Fourth Prince's Mansion.

"Yes, Master." After saying that, the guard disappeared into the study.

Chu Haochen looked out the window, stood up slowly, and walked straight outside.

At this time, Lu Qingqing had finished washing. One of the two maids was helping her put on her dress, and the other was helping her twist her hair.

Dressed neatly, she sat in front of the bronze mirror, while the maid helped her comb and twist her hair.

"The princess's hair is very smooth."

Lu Qingqing looked at herself in the bronze mirror and smiled, then asked the names of the two maids and how many years they had been in the mansion.

"Back to Princess, the two of us were born in the General's Palace, and later followed the housekeeper to Prince Chen's Palace."

Lu Qingqing nodded slightly, raised the corners of her lips and smiled lightly, telling the two of them to put their hair into a simple bun.

"It's the princess."

The two maids were very quick with their hands and feet, and they quickly helped Lu Qingqing finish dressing up.

At this time, Chu Haochen strode in. When he saw Lu Qingqing finishing dressing up, he smiled slightly and waved away the maid.

The two of them blessed themselves gently and exited the room with a smile.

Lu Qingqing glanced at him angrily, saw that he was fresh and fresh, and asked, has he finished washing himself?

"Well, I'm washing up next door. Come on, Qing'er, let's go to the side hall to have dinner. It's just time for the servants at home to meet the mistress."

There was a hint of excitement on Chu Haochen's handsome face. Lu Qingqing reluctantly handed her hand forward, was wrapped in his big palm, and slowly stood up.

"Then let's go."

At this time, Aunt Hua was directing the slaves in the side hall.

"Cheer up, everyone. This is the first time the princess has returned to the palace. If that blind guy rushes in, don't blame me for being merciless."

The maids below all leaned forward to respond.

At this time, Chu Haochen and Lu Qingqing walked in slowly.

"I have met the prince and the princess."

Aunt Hua bent down to salute, and the maids behind her also saluted and greeted her in unison.

Chu Haochen looked at the little woman beside him with a smile on his lips. She rolled her eyes at him, then walked towards Grandma Hua softly, extending her hand to support her.

"Auntie Hua? Please get up quickly. I heard from the prince that she is capable. Look at the house being taken care of in an orderly manner. Thank you for your hard work."

Aunt Hua didn't expect that the prince would mention her early in front of the princess, and then she said with a smile.

"Your Majesty is so complimentary. This is what an old slave should do. Princess, please take your seat."