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Around the enormous Dragon Bed, bright yellow curtains hung, and Liu Qingxi could not see inside from the outside, but there was a faint silhouette lying on it.
"The commoner Liu Qingxi pays her respects to Your Majesty, long live the Fifth Prince!"
The weak and frail Dugu Han turned his head with difficulty. "You are Liu Qingxi?"
"Reporting to Your Majesty, I am Liu Qingxi."
"Mm, I hear you can build that Heating system. The Yanlong Palace and Imperial Study will be entrusted to you. If you do well, I will reward you handsomely."
As for what would happen if she did poorly? That was uncertain.
When Liu Qingxi left Yanlong Palace, she couldn't help but reflect on the evils of the old society, where human rights were entirely in the hands of the powerful.
"Liu Gonggong, please lead me to the Imperial Study." Just moments ago, Dugu Han had ordered her to start renovations in the Imperial Study, as the Crown Prince was using a side hall for his work during this time.
Unexpectedly, just as she stepped out of Yanlong Palace, a tall man dressed in black with an icy demeanor approached her. It was Dugu Hao, whom she had seen at home a few days prior.
"The commoner pays her respects to Lord." Liu Qingxi knelt and bowed, her eyes cast down towards the ground.
Dugu Hao took one step after another, gradually closing the distance to Liu Qingxi. Just when everyone thought he would walk past her, something jaw-dropping happened—he stood directly in front of Liu Qingxi.
With an expressionless face and piercing eyes fixed on her, he said, " Miss Liu, it's been two days. Why have you become so distant?"
What a shock!
Wasn't it surprising? Dugu Hao, the cold-faced lord, was actually speaking to a woman.
Dugu Hao was notoriously known for disliking women; no woman could approach him within three feet. Even at over twenty years old, he had never considered marrying anyone, not even at the emperor's behest.
Although he possessed a handsome appearance that could incite the wrath of both gods and men, his disdain for women kept the ladies of the capital at a respectful distance. In this situation,
As the palace maids knelt in greeting, their eyes occasionally darted over, risking their lives to engage in gossip.
Listen, listen! What has Duke Hao done? Has he become estranged from the young lady?
Wow, this is the most explosive gossip of the year, unique and unparalleled.
Liu Qingxi: ""
What does a prince have in common with an ordinary commoner like me? She could already feel the intense gaze directed at her.
"The Imperial Study and His Majesty's chambers have entrusted Miss Liu with matters; feel free to bring any needs to me," Dugu Hao said, unusually chatty for once.
Liu Qingxi took a small step back; Dugu Hao's imposing presence was overwhelming, making her feel suffocated.
Dugu Hao noticed her subtle movement, and his heart sank momentarily, his expression stiffening for an instant, though his icy facade revealed nothing.
Watching Liu Qingxi flee in panic, he tucked his hands behind his back, a strange light flashing in his dark eyes.
The rabbit-like figure was indeed intriguing and amusing! He slowly followed the direction Liu Qingxi had taken, a playful thought crossing his mind.
Liu Qingxi had no idea she had caught Dugu Hao's attention; if she had known, she would definitely have taken a detour in the future.
However, at this moment, she was not thinking much about it. Under Liu Gonggong's guidance, she passed through several palaces and encountered several beauties before finally arriving at the Imperial Study.
Compared to the grandeur of Yanlong Palace, the Imperial Study was equally impressive—a nearly two-hundred-square-meter tranquil space that must have required considerable effort to construct using ancient techniques.
To create a stable warm current and maintain the room's temperature here, Liu Qingxi had already made plans after her observations.
It is like a master craftsman specializing in heating who sometimes doesn't need blueprints; with experience alone, he can complete the work perfectly.
With so much experience from the many houses in Ten Li Pu, Liu Qingxi immediately visualized a three-dimensional diagram in her mind after seeing the structure of the Imperial Study. She could run through every pipe in her head to determine its feasibility.
Liu Gonggong was sent by Dugu Han specifically to assist her.
"Liu Gonggong, do you know where the required pipes and manpower are now?"
Liu Gonggong scratched his ear, feeling troubled when a clear voice came through.
"The items that Miss Liu needs have already been prepared by this prince and will be delivered in a moment. I wonder what plans Miss Liu has regarding heating?"
Startled, Liu Qingxi patted her racing heart, her expression stiffening as she thought, "Ah, I have met Duke Hao. Thank you for your support, Duke Hao."
Liu Qingxi couldn't understand why she felt uneasy upon seeing Dugu Hao. At the same time, she felt an inexplicable urge to punch him twice without reason.
Why? This question lingered in her mind for a long time without an answer.
Perhaps this is a woman's sixth sense regarding potential danger; a voice inside her warned her not to get close to Dugu Hao, or else there would be danger.
However, facing Dugu Hao's frequent appearances left her bewildered; it seemed like everywhere she turned there was trouble!
Liu Qingxi's face scrunched up adorably as she pouted, making her look incredibly cute. Dugu Hao couldn't help but want to reach out and pinch her cheek to see how it felt.
His eyes glowed with a greenish-blue light, causing the Shadow Guards hiding in the shadows to facepalm. Did others not know that they had been following Dugu Hao for twelve hours?
Wasn't the prince acting unusually? Wow, this was major news! But they dared not go out.
They might end up being punished by the prince.
In the same space as Dugu Hao, Liu Qingxi felt that every minute and every second was a torment.
For some reason, Dugu Hao, who had been teasing Liu Qingxi with enthusiasm, suddenly became filled with anger. Liu Qingxi's faint attempts to escape left him feeling frustrated.
He couldn't even understand what was happening: "I've entrusted it to Miss Liu; I will take my leave first."
Whew~~~ Liu Qingxi felt that she could finally breathe normally. Just now, she didn't dare to make a sound, it was almost suffocating.
There was no way around it; the pressure Dugu Hao put on her was too great, especially in a completely unfamiliar environment. Every cell in her body was tense, resisting the uncertainty of the external crisis.
Fortunately, after a moment, all the materials were ready, and the personnel were all talents from the Ministry of Works' Construction Division. Their comprehension abilities were exceptional, and within less than an hour, they could fully get started.
In the palace, Queen Wang learned about Liu Qingxi's situation. Upon discovering that she was not the beauty favored by Dugu Han, she felt much more at ease.
However,
"Liu Qingxi is brought in by Dugu Hao? Is she going to install Heating for the Emperor?" Queen Wang questioned her own ears. Although Liu Qingxi's deeds had already spread and she had heard a bit about her in the palace,
even so, how did a woman without status or identity manage to have Dugu Hao bring her into the palace?
But after learning what Liu Qingxi was currently doing, Queen Wang couldn't help but burst out laughing.
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