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Zhang Cen'er's slightly heroic eyebrows were slightly raised, and she sat with one leg bent. Her iconic red dress was embroidered with a secret phoenix pattern in silver thread, and she wore a dazzling phoenix crown on her head.

"Enjoy life to the fullest when you are happy. This is what you people in the Central Plains often say. You have enjoyed yourself more than me in the past two years. You are alone in the northern frontier, with the sky high and the emperor far away. Your life must be very comfortable." Zhang Cen'er's voice was very lazy, and it had a more mature charm than two years ago.

Jian Xi looked up at the beaded curtains and draperies around her. In the corner, there was a jade-colored glazed incense burner with a pungent Tibetan incense burning inside. "It's still not as good as the princess. The princess didn't like spices before. Tibetan incense has a strong smell. Why did she light it now?"

Zhang Cen'er threw the chess piece in his hand onto the chessboard, with a little anger, "It's all because of those people outside. They fumigate themselves with spices every day. If I don't light some Tibetan incense to get rid of the smell, my nose will stop working in a few days."

Jian Xi teased, "Male pet?"

Zhang Cen'er glanced at Jian Xi and said, "Which one do you like? Tell me and I'll ask him to serve you directly."

Jian Xi waved her hands repeatedly, "No, I can't afford this good fortune. Where did you get these people from? I sent you a bunch of them last time I saw the Emperor's Husband, and it looks like they are different this time."

Zhang Cen'er said casually: "They are just toys that have been raised since childhood. The good ones are selected and raised together. These men have learned how to maintain their appearance and please women since childhood. They are all cut from the same mold and even boring."

Jian Xi inexplicably felt that these words were somewhat familiar, but she couldn't remember where she had heard them.

"I have only heard of people selecting beautiful women to keep as captives to serve dignitaries, but I never thought there were people who kept men as captives."

Zhang Cen'er didn't care. "What's the big deal? As long as you are in a high position, there will always be people who try their best to please you. It all depends on what you want, money, fame and fortune."

Jian Xi was shocked, "Do you like men?"

Zhang Cen'er glanced at Jian Xi with resentment on her face, "It was all my mother's idea. She said that now that I'm older, I should be exposed to more male beauty. Otherwise, if I meet a man casually in the future, I will be seduced by him, which will damage the dignity of the royal family."

Jian Xi gave a thumbs up and said, "Your Majesty is wise. She is right."

"Your Highness, we have arrived at the principal's residence." Yinping said.

The sedan chair gently descended.

Zhang Cen'er stood up and stretched out a hand to Jian Xi who was still sitting. Jian Xi stood up with the help of Zhang Cen'er, and the two of them walked out of the sedan chair one after the other.

The red is as warm as the sun, the white is as cold as frost and snow, just like when the two first met.

Outside the vermilion lacquered gate stand two bronze stone lions with wide-open eyes, and steps paved with bluestone slabs lead up.

The officials of the office were already kneeling in an orderly line outside the door.

"We respectfully welcome the Sixth Princess."

Zhang Cen'er was dignified, her eyes were bright but not coquettish, and she raised her hand gently, "No need to be polite."

"Thank you princess."

"I'm here today to inspect the northern frontier in accordance with the order of His Majesty. I hope everyone can do as usual." Jian Xi couldn't help but sigh as she watched Zhang Cen'er transform into a dignified look in the blink of an eye. It was true that the royal family knew how to put on a show. She would need to practice the skill of changing her face for a few more years.

The people of the northern frontier admired the royal family very much. They believed that the royal family were the people closest to Changshengtian, so after Zhang Cen'er said a few words, everyone's faces were filled with some fanatical excitement.

Zhang Cen'er said a few words of encouragement, then turned to look at Jian Xi, "Thank you, Grand Minister of Agriculture, for leading the way."

Jian Xi placed one hand on her chest and bowed gracefully, "Please follow me."

Yin Ping suddenly stood in front of the male favorites who wanted to follow and scolded them, "How dare you! The princess wants to discuss state affairs with the Minister of Agriculture, and you people in the backyard are not allowed to peek in."

The male favorites said in unison: "Yes."

Qi Si, as the ceremonial officer, stepped forward immediately with a proper smile and said, "Please follow me."

Hearing the noise behind getting farther and farther away, Zhang Cen'er breathed a sigh of relief, "Finally got rid of those idiots."

Jian Xi couldn't help laughing, "You're still afraid of them? This is not like your personality."

Zhang Cen'er looked at the layout of the main mansion. The winding paths were straight, unlike Wang Tingzhong's luxurious and grand style. There were no precious glass and gemstone decorations, but gilded patterns and precious flowers and plants could still be seen in the details. It unexpectedly had a grand and simple beauty. "Your place is quite nice."

Jian Xi and Rong Youyan said proudly, "Of course, wash your eyes."

Zhang Cen'er heard this word for the first time. After savoring it carefully, he suddenly laughed out loud, "It's really an eye-opener."

Yin Ping hurried over from a distance, and slowed down when he got closer, "Reporting to the princess, those people have been settled."

Zhang Cen'er nodded lightly and continued to talk about Saibei with Jian Xi.

Walking around the rockery corridor, a pond is reflected in the distance.

The man in the brocade robe was holding a cute little girl in his arms, and the girl's voice could be heard from afar.

"Uncle, you said, fish, red, fish, green."

"That's because they are born this color."

"Are they, Daddy and Mommy, red?"

"Well, because their parents' parents are also red."

"Oh, my mother, a woman, my daughter, my uncle, a man, your mother, a man?"

"..."

Gao Qingxi and Tao Lejiao communicate with each other seamlessly.

Jian Xi's face was full of black lines, "Qingxi, stop talking nonsense."

Gao Qingxi suddenly saw her mother struggling. Tao Lejiao quickly put her on the ground. The little girl turned around and threw herself into Jian Xi's arms.

"mother!"

Jian Xi bent down and easily picked up Gao Qingxi, pretending to be slightly angry, "You are playing tricks on me again."

Gao Qingxi bared her teeth, her black and white pupils full of cunning, "Mom, mom, stay with me."

Jian Xi's heart softened, and she couldn't say anything harsh. "Mom is busy. I'll accompany you another day."

Gao Qingxi's little face showed a rare look of loss, and a pair of big hands could no longer help but pinch her chubby little face.

"This is the child you gave birth to. He is really cute. I wonder how many people he will charm when he grows up." Zhang Cen'er had no resistance to the cute thing. Most people in the Xuanwu Dynasty had a healthy wheat-colored skin, and it was rare to see such a white, tender and soft baby.

Gao Qingxi hated people pinching her face the most. She was about to show her teeth, but when she saw Zhang Cen'er's face, she raised her face abnormally and said, "Sister, hug me."

Jian Xi was about to refuse, but Zhang Cen'er's hand had already reached out, and with a push, Gao Qingxi was already in Zhang Cen'er's arms.

Tao Le looked puzzled and asked immediately: "Who is this?"

Hearing this, Zhang Cen'er noticed Tao Lejiao and was stunned after seeing his appearance clearly.