Chapter 4:
Strangely enough, Lu Huai'an didn't take a ride in the face of the sweetheart he hadn't seen for a long time.
From my limited understanding of human emotions, it was probably because he was currently concerned about the girl in the flower pavilion?
Human emotions are too complex, and I can only detect the simplest emotions.
So, I ordered the shopkeeper, 'Quickly bring out the jewelry, so that the prince and I can choose together.' With just one sentence, a considerable amount of anger dissipated from Lu Huai'an.
Although I was somewhat confused, I hurriedly went over as the shopkeeper had already displayed several trays of jewelry.
I scanned them with the program and chose a two-finger-wide pure gold twisted peony hairpin, heavy in my hand.
Yu Shuhuai glanced at it and coldly commented, 'So tacky.'
I didn't know if it was tacky or not.
Anyway, according to the program's scanning valuation, this is the best value.
Lu Huai'an paid and took the hairpin from my hand.
I thought he would have it wrapped up to give as a gift, but to my surprise, he raised his hand and inserted it into my hair, saying, 'Madam, you exude an air of elegance, and the gold hairpin looks extremely beautiful on you.' Yu Shuhuai's expression became even more unpleasant."
In the tense atmosphere, Qin Zheng suddenly smiled and waved two fingers at me behind the cover of his folding fan.
I understood his meaning, which was that there were only slightly over two months left until the three-month deadline he had given me.
If by then I hadn't found what he wanted from the Lu Huai'an residence, he would reveal to the emperor the secret of my arm regeneration.
Two months should be enough time for me to thoroughly investigate Lu Huai'an's background.
With this in mind, I took the initiative to hook arms with Lu Huai'an and walked out.
The program test analysis indicated that Lu Huai'an suddenly became happy.
I continued, "Lu Huai'an, you seem so excited.
Is it because you're going to listen to the pipa later? How about taking me along?"
Then, he suddenly became unhappy again.
"Listen to the pipa, listen to the pipa! Zhao Qingluo, if you are really so interested in this thing, go back to the mansion now, and this young master will play it for you!" Human emotions are indeed fickle, especially for Lu Huai'an.
After dinner, it was already dark outside.
He had someone prepare a pot of wine and drew out the broad three-finger-width sword from his waist.
Tilting his head back, he took a big gulp of wine.
Holding the sword, he leaned against the railing and then sang while fencing.
I couldn't appreciate human music, but my core was implanted with basic underlying logic of art, which detected that Lu Huai'an's singing was desolate and magnificent, with a hint of sadness.
This was not something that would appear in the extravagant capital of Chu, which was on the verge of collapse.
I listened quietly for a while, feeling my eyes inexplicably warm.
But I am a robot.
Robots do not shed tears.
So, I leaped onto the roof and looked towards the direction of the imperial city.
It was already late at night, yet the entire capital was still brightly lit.
Everywhere the radio waves could reach, there was revelry and chaos.
Emperor Chu pursued the way of eternal life and had long lost interest in state affairs.
The princes were fighting for fame and personal gain, only concerned with filling their own pockets.
Court officials and the sons of noble families were indulging in this final revelry.
Every dynasty had such scenes at the time of its downfall.
But the reason I was sent here was that the history of Chu suddenly went dark.
Apart from the stone tablet inscribed with the legendary general's achievements, nothing was left behind.
It took more than seven hundred years for a new dynasty to rise again.
"Zhao Qingluo." Suddenly returning to my senses, I realized that Lu Huai'an had somehow leapt up and sat next to me.
He followed my gaze, scoffed, and grasping my chin, kissed me.
"Look at those losers, you might as well look more at your handsome husband." Compared to the awkwardness and cluelessness from half a month ago, he was undoubtedly much more skillful now.
I naturally knew that every day, Lu Huai'an would study those books and picture albums in the study without me knowing and practice with me at night.
He even had the doctor come to pulse him and prescribed the medicine for male fertility.
I had to remind him, "You don't need to drink it.
I can't bear children." Lu Huai'an's expression darkened as he looked at me inexplicably.
"Is it Qin Zheng...?" "It has nothing to do with him.
It's inherent," I hinted subtly, "Actually, I am not human." Lu Huai'an raised an eyebrow, suddenly smiled, and pulled me close, lying down on the roof.
"Whether you are a fairy or a demon, you are now this young master's legitimate crown princess and cannot deny it." I couldn't blame him.
People in ancient times had limited understanding of technology.
"But as I felt the scorching kisses of Lu Huai'an raining down on me, I quickly forgot about everything else.