An ugly girl starts off, then becomes a beauty

Nie Ce came back at the end of the month, but the first time he came back from a business trip, he would go to the palace first. No one knew why, but he was kept in the palace for several days.

The end of the year is the busiest time for every household, and the royal family is no exception. Therefore, the second and third uncles who are officials in the court are also busy, and even the fourth uncle moved to the farm to settle accounts.

There were fewer and fewer men in the Marquis' Mansion, and the old man was not under anyone's control, so he found a day to go out fishing. Once the old man went out fishing, he would often go out for several days.

During this period, the whole palace was very empty and people were too lazy to go out for a walk.

Sang Ling came out of Yunyue Pavilion for several days and never went to the flower garden at the back.

Pull and pull, only if you let go of Nie Guang's kite a little bit can you hold on to it more firmly.

Nie Ce came back just in time. By the time Sang Ling arrived at Wuyuan, he had already lay down on the couch to rest.

A not-too-small snoring sound came from the tent. Sang Ling glanced at it, went behind the barrier to change into a looser cloak, and sat down in the corridor to rest.

She didn't know when the snow started to fall in the courtyard. She knelt behind the desk and took the hot drink offered by Cheng Lao, then she saw Ying Bushi who was still waiting in the corridor.

After a moment's thought, he called him over to answer.

"Why was he kept for so long?" It was the first time I saw Nie Ce being kept in the palace for a few days, and I couldn't help but be curious.

Ying Bushi bowed and said, "The Marquis was first detained by His Majesty and stayed in a side hall next to Zhangkun Palace for two nights. Later, he was summoned by the Empress to the Grand Empress Dowager's Palace, where he stayed for another two days."

No wonder. She only stayed in the palace for two days before, but this time she stayed for four or five days. She also went to the harem again. She nodded and didn't ask any more questions.

It was not until the sky had completely darkened that Nie Ce woke up. Sang Ling was sitting on the couch reading a book. She glanced into the tent and saw the man staring at her with his chin propped up.

"It's been a while since we last met. You've lost a lot of weight."

Counting the time, it was indeed half a month. He left suddenly, and no one knew how long he would be back, maybe a few days, or maybe half a year - but at that time Sang Ling didn't feel anything about her husband's departure. But now, after the physical intimacy, she inexplicably developed a sense of attachment to him.

When I couldn't see him, I would occasionally wonder: where is he now, what is he doing, and whether he is in danger; after learning that he has entered the palace, I would inevitably wonder whether he has received training in front of the emperor and whether he will be embarrassed by others.

She didn't know why she had these thoughts. She didn't think it could be called love, but she couldn't help thinking about him.

Just like now, even if I know that someone is sleeping in the inner room, I can't help but sit beside the couch to accompany him.

"If you're busy learning something, you'll lose weight." The daughter's voice was filled with anger that she herself was not aware of.

As for why she was angry, even though she knew he was away on official business and it was force majeure, she couldn't help but complain, as he had been gone for a long time.

However, two people in the passionate love period could not notice it, so only the onlookers could see it clearly. The servants who were still waiting in the front hall withdrew tacitly. Zong Xiang left a bean-shaped lamp in the back room, pushed the heater over, and then slowly left the room.

Sang Ling unbuttoned her fur collar and reached over to warm herself by the fire. Nie Ce looked at her for a while, then came close and pinched her cheeks. "You don't have to rush. I have many capable people under my command. Even if you learn it for ten or eight years, it won't be a problem."

This is funny. It takes ten to eight years to learn these things. Madam Zhaoyu still dares to let her manage the household? Even if Madam Zhaoyu dares, the West Mansion will be ready to make a move.

"If you want to learn, study hard. Why put it off?" She turned sideways and curled her lips.

"Isn't it because I'm afraid you'll tire yourself out?" Nie Ce reached down and grabbed her chin again, forcing her to turn her head to face him. The young general's voice unconsciously got lower. "It's getting cold, and it's a waste of time running back and forth. I say, move all the things from Yunyue Pavilion over here, and call Aunt Shi and Aunt Xing over too, so you don't have to run over there every day."

"Don't you have to take care of the accounts and deal with the people, mother? If you move the things and people here, wouldn't it be like I, the apprentice, taking over the reins?"

Nie Ce smiled and said with some emotion, "The old lady is ill. She is now staying in Shouchang Palace with my aunt. I'm afraid she won't be able to come out for a month or so. Yunyue Pavilion is empty anyway. Instead of you running away, why not let the servants come here by themselves?"

It turned out that something happened to the old lady. She had thought about it before. Even if Queen Wu wanted to take Nie Ce to visit the old lady, why would they have to stay for two days?

However, judging from the way Nie Ce fell asleep as soon as he came back, he probably didn't sleep well in the palace these past few days.