Transmigration: From Farmer To Empress
Chapter 445 Punishment(4)_1

Chapter 445: Chapter 445 Punishment(4)_1

The palace maid had already noticed Cai Wei’s two bare legs outside, and her sharp eyes had spotted the underpants thrown on the couch, full of bloodstains. However, she showed no surprise.

Having lived in the palace for a long time, she knew very well that some things were best ignored, unheard, and unasked. That was the ideal way to stay safe.

"Let me help you put these on!"

The palace maid picked up the blood-stained underpants, intending to help Cai Wei put them back on.

Cai Wei frowned at the underwear, asking, "Girl, do you have menstrual bands?"

She remembered that her mother, Lady Du, used to make some rectangular items from fine cotton cloth, which her mother referred to as menstrual bands. These were used during periods, equivalent to modern sanitary napkins.

"Yes, I’ll get them for you. Please wait a moment."

The little palace maid bowed to Cai Wei and was about to leave.

Suddenly, as if remembering something, Cai Wei loudly said: "Get me another set of clothes. This outfit is dirty; I can’t wear it anymore!"

After the small palace maid left, Cai Wei suddenly realized that she had stained Nangong Yi’s bed quite badly. The cotton quilt embroidered with bamboo patterns, the thick mattress with illustrations of ascent to high places, and the brocade handkerchief that the man had used to wipe her blood, all were stained with blood and in a terrible state!

Cai Wei’s face turned red, and suddenly remembering the man’s worried expression when her stomach had been in pain, and his intention to inspect and apply medication to her ’wound,’ she couldn’t help feeling moved, shy, and amused at the same time. She covered her blushing face, laughing softly.

When Nangong Yi came in, he saw her adorable expression and smiled, saying in a warm, clear voice, "What are you thinking about? You look so happy. Share your joy with me!"

Hearing his voice, Cai Wei raised her head. She saw him wearing a crimson cotton robe, loosely fitted. His well-built chest muscle was slightly visible as he walked in nonchalantly.

Cai Wei’s face turned even redder as she said, "I was thinking about how I’m supposed to go to the feast. You know, my dress is stained; I only brought this dress to the palace. The other one is a dance skirt, which I can’t wear now!"

Nangong Yi replied, "Don’t worry, I’ve already sent someone to fetch clothes from the Internal Affairs Department. You should freshen up first, and then we can go to the feast together."

Having said that, he lifted Cai Wei from the couch and walked towards the wall behind the sleeping hall.

"Hey, put me down. I can walk!" she protested, pushing against his chest.

Nangong Yi didn’t put her down, and as he walked, he said, "I told you, there are things in this world one can do, and there are things one wants to do. What you can do is your concern, and what I want to do is mine."

Here we go again, Cai Wei thought, having a headache: "Nangong Yi, if what you want concerns me, shouldn’t you consider my opinion as well?"

"No need!"

As he said this, they had already reached the small room behind the sleeping hall. At the entrance was a small bird and flower screen. Walking past the screen revealed a space of about ten square meters. In the middle was a massive wooden tub filled with hot water, enveloped in a misty haze. On the water’s surface were beautiful floating flower petals.

Next to the tub on a shelf, there were spiced meat, Chinese Honeylocust, soap beans, handkerchiefs, and other items. On the topmost tray were a comb, rouge, and various spices.

Nangong Yi set Cai Wei down on the thick, soft carpet and personally stepped forward to undress Cai Wei.

Upon seeing this, Cai Wei instinctively took a step back and grabbed his hand.