Parents are busy farming

But he also knew that as the heir to the throne, he needed a sharp knife to eradicate the hidden dangers that might threaten his rule.

And if they, as a couple, are so in the spotlight right now, they may become the knife that is used at some point.

Thinking of this, Zhang Gaoyi couldn't help but shudder. He suddenly felt an unprecedented pressure and fear.

He began to doubt whether they could really break free from the shackles of imperial power and find a way to survive of their own.

He looked at Ye Zifen, his eyes full of confusion and helplessness. He sighed secretly in his heart, feeling that things in this world were too difficult to grasp.

Ye Zifen sat in the bathtub, with complex light flashing in her eyes.

She looked at Zhang Gaoyi's ever-changing eyes, and an inexplicable emotion surged in her heart.

From his initial ridicule, one could seem to see his disdain for everything in the world; when he turned indifference, his icy gaze seemed to isolate everything around him; then it turned into ferocity, and that sharp aura made people shudder; and the last bit of worry made Ye Zifen's heart tighten.

She knew very well that Zhang Gaoyi had always been a carefree and easy-going person, but now after getting married, he began to become cautious, like a bird protecting its nest, afraid of any mishap.

Ye Zifen thought to herself that perhaps it was because she had entered his life and become a part of him that he had changed so much.

This feeling of being cared for made her feel warm but also a little uneasy.

At this moment, Ye Zifen suddenly felt that she had an extra responsibility on her shoulders, and this responsibility made her heart heavy.

She knew that she could no longer act as she pleased as before and had to consider Zhang Gaoyi's feelings.

So, she gently changed the subject and asked, "Have your old man and his family arrived at their hometown?"

Zhang Gaoyi frowned slightly, shook his head, and said, "I don't know. The people who sent them haven't sent any news yet."

Ye Zifen nodded, a trace of concern flashing in her eyes, "I will ask my father to take care of them more. After all, they are your relatives too."

Zhang Gaoyi was silent for a moment, then slowly said: "No, I know my parents' temper. If I keep my distance from them, they will behave themselves. If I treat them too well, they will take it for granted."

Ye Zifen listened to Zhang Gaoyi's words and secretly agreed in her heart.

She actually felt the same way in her heart, but as his wife, she still had to say some things.

This may be the awareness that a wife should have, knowing how to give care and support at the appropriate time, while also respecting the other person's ideas and choices.

She took a deep breath and said softly, "You're right. Let's handle it your way. But I'll still talk to my dad. I'll definitely lend a hand if anything goes wrong."

Zhang Gaoyi glanced at her, a hint of gratitude flashing in his eyes.

Ye Zifen smiled slightly, her heart filled with sweetness.

Ye Zifen had been soaking in the water for a while. She said to Zhang Gaoyi, "You go out! I'm going to get up. You can change the water."

Zhang Gaoyi smiled and gently replied, "Don't worry about the water, I'll take care of it later."

After hearing this, Ye Zifen nodded, then stood up, put on her underwear, and slowly walked out of the bathtub.

When she came out, Zhang Gaoyi had already asked someone to prepare the meal and put it on the table.

He looked at Ye Zifen and said, "You eat first. I'll go wash up."

Ye Zifen smiled and said, "I'll wait for you to eat together."

Zhang Gaoyi quickly shook his head and said, "No, I've already eaten when I was preparing the water. You should eat quickly and have a rest after eating. I will take care of the rest."

Ye Zifen nodded obediently to show her agreement.

So Zhang Gaoyi turned around and left the room to wash up.

However, surprisingly, he did not pour out the bath water used by Ye Zifen, but used it to wash himself directly.

After washing, he changed the water again and washed his body again.

Ye Zifen was unaware of all this.

Ye Zifen quickly finished her meal outside, then asked the maids to clean up the dishes and leave the room.

Then she returned to the inner room and sat by the bed waiting for Zhang Gaoyi to come back.

She was so exhausted that she fell asleep not long after she sat down.

When Zhang Gaoyi walked in, he saw Ye Zifen sitting on the bed with her eyes closed.

Zhang Gaoyi walked over carefully, gently supported Ye Zifen's frail body with his broad hands, and let her lie down slowly.

Cover her with a quilt.

Then, he lay on his side outside, holding Ye Zifen tightly in his arms, as if he wanted to pass all the warmth to her.

The two of them snuggled together quietly and slowly closed their eyes, as if they were the only ones left in the world.

At this moment, all the fatigue and uneasiness in their hearts dissipated in the endless peace. This was also the most sound sleep they had had in these days.

Mu Hongzhou felt much more relieved when he learned that the two had returned.

But she knew they needed this peace and quiet, so she didn't rush to disturb them.

The next morning, sunlight shone into the room through the window, and the couple woke up from their sleep one after another.

After they washed up, they naturally went to the dining room together.

Mu Hongzhou sat there with a hint of expectation in his eyes. When he saw Zhang Gaoyi and Ye Zifen walking over together, a smile suddenly appeared on his face.

"Are you two going to move back to the princess's mansion for this matter from now on?" Mu Hongzhou said half-jokingly, with curiosity glittering in his eyes.

Zhang Gaoyi nodded slightly and said seriously: "Yes, we will live in the Princess's Mansion from now on. Everyone is already familiar with it, and it is more convenient."

After saying that, he carefully served Ye Zifen a bowl of steaming hot soup. The soup was rising with wisps of steam, as if carrying his deep concern for Ye Zifen.

Ye Zifen sat there quietly, without saying a word, just lowered her head and began to eat slowly.

There was a hint of tenderness in her eyes, as if she was immersed in her own world.

Mu Hongzhou looked at them like this and didn't feel that there was anything wrong. Instead, he felt that everything was so natural and harmonious.

This was something she had been looking forward to for a long time.

Then, Mu Hongzhou asked with concern: "Don't you have to attend the morning court today? Why did you get up so late?"

Zhang Gaoyi sighed softly and said, "No need to attend the morning court, but I have some things to deal with later, so I have to go to the palace."

Upon hearing this, Ye Zifen slowly put down the bowl and chopsticks she was holding. Her movements were gentle and slow, as if she was afraid to disturb the tranquility around her.