Quick Wear: This is my wife

Chapter 422 Prince VS Little Brother 22

Xiao Yubai opened the box curiously, and saw a set of exquisite jade jewelry inside. The jade emitted a soft luster under the candlelight. Next to it was a box full of super-large pearls, each of which was plump and round.

"Is this for me?" Xiao Yubai's eyes were full of surprise and disbelief.

"Of course, who else should I give it to if not you? Do you like it?" Fu Nanzhan looked at Xiao Yubai, and he couldn't hide the smugness on his face. He had completely lost the majesty and dominance of the legendary regent. Instead, he looked like a child who was eager to be praised.

"I like it, thank you, husband." Xiao Yubai replied with a smile.

"I'm glad you like it. I'll find something good for you next time I have the chance." Fu Nanzhan looked at Xiao Yubai's happy expression and felt that his whole body was enveloped by a joyful atmosphere, as if every pore was emitting little bubbles of happiness.

"My dear husband, these are enough. Don't take any more." Xiao Yubai was still a little worried. After all, people in the inner court of the imperial palace and the court were complicated, and the emperor's family was the most ruthless. He was afraid that Fu Nanzhan's move would anger the emperor.

"It's okay, Zi Yao, I'll just feel bad for a while. Next time I'll go to other ministers' homes and bring back good things for you if I find anything good." Fu Nanzhan didn't care at all, but what he didn't say clearly was that he could only take back things from the ministers' homes that had been confiscated.

He originally wanted to let those ministers go, but now seeing that Xiao Yubai liked these things, Fu Nanzhan felt that it was imperative to raid the homes of those corrupt officials.

He was not trying to please his husband, he was doing it for the future of Dayong, that's right.

"My husband, this is very good. There is no need for anything else." Xiao Yubai was worried in his heart. He was afraid that Fu Nanzhan would accidentally do something inappropriate. If the emperor caught him, it would be bad.

When Fu Nanzhan heard him say this, he just replied softly, "Okay," and didn't explain any more.

After a moment, Fu Nanzhan asked casually, "What did you do in your daily life when you were at your adoptive parents' house?"

Xiao Yubai was slightly startled, and answered truthfully: "Well, it's just some rough work, like going up the mountain to pick some wild vegetables."

He was secretly confused and didn't understand why Fu Nanzhan suddenly asked about these past events.

Fu Nanzhan continued, "Most young men from ordinary families are engaged at the age of sixteen. Why hasn't your husband been engaged yet?"

Xiao Yubai hurriedly explained, "Husband, I'm not engaged. My adoptive parents thought I could help the family for two more years, so they didn't arrange a marriage for me."

He spoke anxiously, fearing that Fu Nanzhan might misunderstand him.

Fu Nanzhan frowned slightly: "They asked you to do all kinds of odd jobs?"

Xiao Yubai shook his head slightly. "That's not entirely true. In the village, boys have an awkward position. Although they are stronger than girls, they are still far weaker than boys. I get up early every morning to fetch water, then farm with my family. When I come back in the afternoon, I go to the mountains to dig some wild vegetables."

Fu Nanzhan couldn't help feeling a surge of pity in his heart as he listened to Xiao Yubai's narration.

This is not the way to treat cattle and horses.

He said softly, "My dear husband, you have worked hard these years. From now on, you just need to enjoy yourself in the mansion, arrange flowers, and drink tea in your spare time. If you feel bored, you can ask the maids to accompany you to the teahouse to listen to books or watch a play. How about that?"

A hint of surprise flashed in Xiao Yubai's eyes: "Can I...can I leave the house?"

His voice trembled slightly, as if he couldn't believe it.

"Why not? You are the prince of the regent king. There is no place in this world that you can't go?" Fu Nanzhan's words were loud and clear.

Xiao Yubai lowered his head slightly, pinching the corner of his clothes unconsciously with his hands, and said with a little trepidation: "But everyone says that after getting married, you can only stay in your own yard and can't go out at will."

Fu Nanzhan gently raised his chin, his eyes firm: "Those are other people's rules. In our family, there are no such rules. If I don't have to go to court, I can go out with my husband. Are you willing?"

Xiao Yubai's eyes lit up: "Really?"

Fu Nanzhan smiled and nodded: "Of course it's true." Then he asked: "Can you read?"

A trace of embarrassment appeared on Xiao Yubai's face: "I know a few, but not many."

In his mind, those young men from noble families were all proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting, and he felt a little ashamed of himself for being so good.

Fu Nanzhan was unconcerned: "No problem. I'll find a teacher for you in a while to teach you how to read and write. In the future, you'll need to take care of all the affairs of the mansion and share my worries."

"Husband, I'm afraid I can't manage it well."

"It doesn't matter, as long as you know how to spend money." Fu Nanzhan stared at Xiao Yubai, who had his head lowered in front of him, with interest.

My eyes moved slowly down along the fair and slender neck, and I saw the round and lovely earlobes with a faint pink color, as tender and juicy as the first blooming peach blossoms, so delicate and charming.

Hearing this, Xiao Yubai blushed and responded in a low voice like a mosquito: "I still know how to spend money."