PFC Chapter 394 Ancient Palace Maid 7
Chapter 394 Ancient Palace Maid 7
Considering that she was just a palace maid, yet knew so many royal secrets, she was no ordinary palace maid. He wondered how she could be so capable of avoiding hardship.
"I could tell. And what about your mother? I believe you definitely want revenge. Now that we're in the shadows, we have plenty of time and opportunities to plan."
Helian Zhou paused for a moment. He would not give up on revenge. Once he found out the truth about his mother's murder, he would start planning.
"I understand. Let's eat!"
Qingdai didn't say anything more and quietly picked up her chopsticks to eat.
His gaze swept over her hands again, and Helian Zhou said calmly, "Your hands are very well maintained."
After he finished speaking, he kept a close eye on her expression. Although he believed what she said, he was still curious about her.
Upon hearing this, Qingdai showed no change in expression and nodded, saying, "Yes, my hands weren't like this when I was in the laundry department. Back then, my hands were covered in chilblains."
Thinking about what Wu Bai had investigated, Helian Zhou knew about it, but was curious how she recovered so quickly.
As if sensing what he was thinking, Qingdai added, "I cured him using a special method."
She wasn't lying; spiritual power is just a special method.
Hearing her say that, Helian Zhou didn't ask any more questions, although he didn't know what method could be so effective.
However, since Qingdai didn't say anything, he couldn't press her for details.
After the meal, Qingdai asked someone to clear the table, thankfully she didn't have to do that.
She was just about to find a place to relax when she was called back.
"Qingdai, come here!" Helian Zhou said to the person walking out.
Just one step away from exiting the palace, Qingdai reluctantly stopped and asked, "What's wrong, Your Highness?"
There were still people inside the hall, so she decided to give him some face.
Helian Zhou glanced at the people working over there, and they quickly sped up their work, and soon they were all out.
He then looked at the person in front of him and gestured for her to sit down before continuing the conversation.
Since that was the case, Qingdai didn't stand on ceremony and sat down opposite him, then waited for him to continue.
Helian Zhou then spoke: "Do you want to be a female official in the future? Do you have any specific plans?"
Last night he was still asking himself how to be sure he had designs on that position, and now he's asking himself what official position he wants to hold. He's quite quick to accept this.
Looking at the person opposite him who was looking serious and waiting for him to speak, he had a face like jade and eyes like shooting stars. What a classically handsome man.
A mischievous glint flashed in Qingdai's eyes: "Who said I was going to be a lady-in-waiting?"
If she didn't become a female official, Helian Zhou thought that all that would be left was the harem. Thinking of this, his pupils dilated slightly, and his gaze unconsciously turned to her.
Qingdai wore a white and pink padded jacket as a palace maid. Compared to when she first arrived, her appearance had become even more outstanding. Her face was like piled jade, her eyes were bright and charming, and her lips were like painted vermilion.
Helian Zhou watched, and suddenly felt his ears burning. He quickly looked away, thinking that it wasn't impossible for her to have such thoughts.
Just as I was thinking this, I heard her say, "Your Highness, just give me a job that's easy and hassle-free. It would be best if I could do nothing but get a salary."
Helian Zhou: ...He gets paid without doing any work; he himself would want such a good thing.
Without any mission to pursue her career, Qingdai felt it was better for her to simply drift along and not shine in the officialdom.
Upon hearing her words, Helian Zhou realized that he had been overthinking things. A hint of embarrassment flashed in his eyes, and he even felt a little disappointed.
After a pause, he finally spoke: "If we succeed, I will arrange for you to be placed in a suitable location."
Even though it's a leisurely job, there's still room for maneuver. As for her claim that she gets paid even if she doesn't work, she does get paid; it just means she has someone by her side and doesn't have to do anything.
Seeing his series of expressions and changes, Qingdai curled the corners of her lips.
"Thank you, Your Highness." Looking at the dark night outside, she added, "It's getting late, I'll be going now."
As she spoke, she stood up, and Helian Zhou quickly said, "Wait!"
"Is there anything else, Your Highness?" Qingdai raised an eyebrow at him.
Helian Zhou didn't really know what to say; he just suddenly felt that time was passing too quickly.
Seeing her puzzled look, he said as if possessed, "From today onwards, you will keep watch for me at night."
Qingdai: ...
She vaguely remembered that Helian Zhou usually didn't have anyone keep watch at night; he didn't like people being too close to him when they were sleeping.
Because he was guarded by secret guards, he was not worried about his safety.
After Helian Zhou told her about keeping watch at night, he instantly felt relieved. He was getting used to Qingdai being by his side, so he definitely couldn't let anyone be too far away from him in the future.
He quickly ordered someone to bring over a chaise lounge and place it in the hall, along with soft cushions, so that Qingdai could sleep comfortably by herself.
Watching his series of actions, Qingdai had no chance to say a word.
"Xiao Qi, do you think it's because I teased him with my words and made him overthink things, which is why he's keeping watch for no reason?"
“I think so, host.”
Qingdai wanted to say something more, but Helian Zhou had already turned around and looked at her: "You can sleep on this couch tonight."
"Your Highness is quite quick." Qingdai thought about how comfortable it was for her to have a room all to herself.
Helian Zhou didn't understand the meaning behind her words: "Yes, it can be done with just a word."
At night, all the lights in the palace were turned off. Qingdai lay on the chaise longue, thinking that it was quite comfortable, but it would be better to have a room to herself. She regretted teasing him.
But that didn't bother her. She could adapt to any place. After a while, she relaxed and started to feel drowsy, eventually falling asleep.
Helian Zhou felt somewhat uncomfortable lying on the bed, as it was the first time he had ever been in a room with a woman like this.
However, as he listened to the breathing become steady, he was gradually influenced and soon fell asleep as well.
Neither of them expected that the person on night watch couldn't fall asleep.
In the quiet atmosphere, Qingdai suddenly opened her eyes, glanced at the bed not far from her, curled the corners of her lips, and then went back to sleep.
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Some time had passed since the last banquet when the Emperor suddenly issued an edict ordering the Second Prince, Helian Xuan, to marry Princess Changning of the Western Jin Dynasty.
Regardless of what was happening in the other palaces, inside Jingxuan Palace, Qingdai and Helian Zhou sat facing each other.
A chessboard was set up on the table in front of them, with one person playing black pieces and the other white pieces.
"You guessed right, it really is Second Brother who married Princess Changning." Upon receiving the news, Helian Zhou summoned her to play chess.
It was only after spending time with her that he discovered that Qingdai was actually proficient in all the arts, including music, chess, calligraphy, and painting—things that a palace maid would never have the opportunity to learn.
But now he no longer cares how she knows these things, nor does he care about her secrets; he simply won't let her leave.
After spending time together, Helian Zhou gradually realized his feelings for Qingdai.
Watching the person opposite calmly place their pieces, I realized I've never beaten her at chess.