Guide to Failing as a Full-Level Green Tea-Chapter 39 - Coming from a Small Place
Qiao Qi nodded. “Miss Gu has been very busy lately. All the madams from various marquis’ mansions have been inviting her to flower viewings and tea parties. A few families even organized ball games. She’s so busy that she asked me to congratulate you on her behalf.”
Shen Roujia felt a warmth in her heart. “Her life is much harder than mine. Please take good care of her for me while she’s out there.”
Qiao Qi scratched his head. “She asks me to look after you, and you ask me to look after her. I get it now; you two are just trying to make things difficult for me.”
Shen Roujia laughed out loud. “You cheeky boy. Alright, off you go.”
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Qiao Qi gave her a playful, knowing look. “Cousin-in-law, my cousin has been treating you quite well lately.”
Shen Roujia frowned. “What are you talking about? Go on, get out of here.”
As soon as Qiao Qi left, Xu Zening sent someone to call for her.
Shen Roujia stood there, feeling slightly awkward. “What’s going on?”
Xu Zening looked at her. “Father has arranged for the concubines of the harem to go to the hot springs at Little Sparrow Forest. I asked the imperial physician, and he said soaking in the hot springs can help expel wind and detoxify. It could be beneficial for you. You should go as well.”
“If it really helps, you can go more often.”
Shen Roujia was touched. This guy even thought of his own wife for such a good thing.
It was indeed a sign of improvement.
Xu Zening’s words were full of concern for her, and Shen Roujia couldn’t refuse his kindness.
“That would be wonderful. Thank you, Your Highness.”
The hot springs at Little Sparrow Forest had been famous since the previous dynasty.
Each pool was individually set up for the exclusive use of nobility.
Not only were the concubines of the harem going this time, but many noble ladies from the capital were also invited.
Since they were all women, the regulations were stricter.
The steamy mist from the hot springs made Shen Roujia’s cheeks flush.
“Xiao Fu, come in too.”
Xiao Fu quickly waved her hand. “Your Highness, please don’t put me in such a position.”
Shen Roujia wasn’t annoyed. She grabbed Xiao Fu’s ankle and pulled her into the hot spring with a splash.
Xiao Fu choked and coughed repeatedly.
Shen Roujia laughed heartily. “How is it?”
Xiao Fu gradually relaxed. “Your Highness, this servant…”
Shen Roujia interrupted, “Stop. If you keep talking nonsense, I’ll send you to my second sister for discipline.”
Xiao Fu shrank back in fear and didn’t dare to speak further.
Seeing the unrestrained smile on Shen Roujia’s face, Xiao Fu muttered, “But Your Highness is the one talking nonsense.”
The laughter and merriment from the hot spring could be heard by a few people passing by outside.
Consort Jia clicked her tongue. “Is this the etiquette from Huizhou?”
Rong Shuyao chuckled. “After all, she’s from a small place. Why bother with such details?”
Consort Jia waved her hand in irritation. “Stay away from them. Just standing here, I can smell the earthy stench.”
Rong Shuyao supported Consort Jia and pointed ahead. “Your pool, specially arranged by His Majesty, is just up ahead.”
Shen Roujia was just starting to relax when a piercing scream startled her upright.
“What happened?”
Xiao Fu shook her head repeatedly. “I don’t know. It sounds quite close.”
The commotion outside had barely subsided when there was a knock on their door.
“Your Highness, there’s a thief. Please get dressed and follow me to the back courtyard.”
Xiao Fu immediately stood up. “Your Highness, we should go quickly. It might be a dangerous thief…”
Shen Roujia calmly affixed the items to her face and reassured Xiao Fu.
“Don’t be afraid.”
