Chapter 22: Blame It on the Prime Minister’s Unparalleled Beauty

Zhao Xian owned more than twenty restaurants under her name, as well as some real estate properties. Ostensibly, she commanded an army of two hundred thousand soldiers, ready to be deployed at her command. In the shadows, there was also the formidable intelligence agency, which kept meticulous records of the comings and goings of officials, distinguishing between the good and the bad.

After reviewing all of this, Zhao Xian spoke in a deep voice, “Very well, continue to handle these matters. Report back once a month from now on.”

After she finished speaking, there were a few whooshing sounds in the air, and the three women and one man were already kneeling there seriously.

“I will obey the Lady’s orders.” After the words were spoken, the several black-robed figures vanished instantly .

Zhao Xian couldn’t understand why, despite having so many people protecting her overtly and covertly, the original owner still ended up being killed by the white lotus man, as described in the book.

It was truly inconceivable!

Looking up at the sky again, she realized that night had fallen. Glancing at the lights in the room, she figured they were lit by her subordinates.

Out of habit, she raised her wrist to check the time, only to find it bare.

Well, in this era, there were no wristwatches anywhere.

Just as she was thinking about this, she heard a familiar voice at the door of the study.

“Subordinate greets the Lord.”

“Please rise. Um, is she still busy? It’s already past dinner time now.”

…

Listening to the familiar voice outside, Zhao Xian was taken aback and couldn’t help but pat her forehead.

It seemed like she had promised someone to join them for dinner, but she had forgotten. Looking at the sky, she realized it was already past dinner time.

Could it be that the man was still waiting for her to eat?

“…,” Zhao Xian tidied up the documents on the table, got up, and walked to the door.

Creak…

She reached out and opened the door of the study, looking outside.

In the darkness of the night, she saw a man in green clothes standing at the door, accompanied by two attendants, each holding a lantern.

Hearing the sound of the door opening, Gu Tingshu couldn’t help but raise his head. He looked at the woman standing at the door and for a moment didn’t know what to say.

Just as he was about to speak, he heard Zhao Xian speak first.

“Sorry, I forgot the time. Have you eaten?”

Upon hearing this, Gu Tingshu shook his head, “Not yet!” He was still waiting for her to eat, naturally he hadn’t eaten yet.

Honestly, he had been drifting through the day! This person had given him clothes, changed the plaque in his courtyard, and even bought him food.

It felt like they were really a newlywed couple.

…

Have not eat yet?

Zhao Xian felt an indescribable warmth in her heart as she heard this, like a little deer had nestled inside.

Thinking of this, she coughed lightly, raising her hand to conceal her embarrassment before saying, “You don’t have to wait for me in the future. If you’re hungry, just go ahead and eat.” Zhao Xian spoke and walked out of the study.

“Let’s go, let’s eat!” Zhao Xian said, already leading the way.

Gu Tingshu glanced behind him and quickly followed.

The two walked out of Xian An Yuan one after the other.

As they stepped out of the courtyard gate, the path outside was somewhat dark. Even though the attendants were holding lanterns, it still felt dim.

Gu Tingshu still couldn’t figure out Zhao Xian’s temperament, so he always had to consider carefully before speaking or doing anything.

Following behind her, Gu Tingshu walked with his head lowered, not noticing that Zhao Xian, who was walking in front of him, had stopped. Consequently, he bumped into her.

Gu Tingshu was taken aback and raised his head. “I… I’m sorry.” He really didn’t mean to.

His face suddenly felt hot for no reason, and Gu Tingshu couldn’t help but despise himself. He was definitely not like this before.

Could it be because of her beauty? Well, as the Prime Minister, Zhao Xian was exceptionally beautiful for a woman, so much so that any man who looked at her would probably stutter and be at a loss for words.