Troubled times: Start practicing spiritual practice by taking care of your sister-in-law.

Chapter 613: Xu Ying: Hug together for warmth

It was obvious what Xu Ying was thinking, which was to bring these women in Tongque Garden together and use them for her own purposes.

However, none of the women in Tongque Garden are simple.

They are all experienced people who have stayed in the back house.

Especially Madam Xiao and Madam Gan, they are both experts in "palace fighting". When Prince Huai was at the peak of his power, Madam Hui, Madam Xiao and Madam Gan had been fighting secretly for the position of crown prince.

So they could tell what Xu Ying was trying to say just by smelling it.

And they don't have to be afraid of Xu Ying.

Therefore, when she stood up and raised her glass, except for Princess Zhaoqing Chu Ran who responded immediately, the other women ignored Xu Ying.

Xu Ying frowned, and seeing that the atmosphere was a little cold, she asked in a clear voice: "Why, don't you all hope that everything goes well for Duke Anguo and that he returns safely?"

"Humph." Madam Xiao snorted coldly, and then said, "It's just a drink of wine to express blessing, how insincere. Tomorrow I plan to go to the temple with my sister to pray for Duke Anguo, copy the Peace Sutra for Duke Anguo, and eat vegetarian food and bathe until Duke Anguo returns."

Mrs. Gan, who was sitting next to her, nodded in response.

Xu Ying: "..."

Chu Ran: “…”

Xu Ying pursed her plump and round pink lips, narrowed her long and narrow eyes into a line, and then said: "Then I am sorry for the trouble, my two sisters. When Duke Anguo comes back, I will tell him about the hard work of the two sisters."

Xu Ying directly called Mrs. Xiao and Mrs. Gan "sisters".

"There's no need to trouble the former Queen, and these are what my sister and I should do. As long as Duke Anguo can return safely, all our hard work will be meaningless. It's not worth it for Duke Anguo to worry about us." Madam Xiao took out a handkerchief from her sleeve, then picked it up with her hands in the shape of pinching orchid fingers, and covered her mouth with her hands.

A hint of coldness flashed across Xu Ying's curved brows, and she also knew that these two were not so easy to control.

Because Madam Xiao and Madam Gan were dissatisfied with Xu Ying, the New Year's Eve dinner in Tongque Garden ended early.

It was already midnight in Princess Zhaoqing Chu Ran's room.

The candle on the candlestick was dancing with a golden flame, dispelling the darkness in the room and bringing light.

A young woman with a slender and quiet figure and a clear and dignified look was sitting behind a desk, holding a bamboo stove, and reading the "Stories of the Three Kingdoms" compiled by Fuze Restaurant.

Since this "Story of the Three Kingdoms" was written by Chen Mo to attract business for Fuze Restaurant, it arouses male senses and therefore does not conform to Chu Ran's reading interests.

But this was written by Chen Mo. Chu Ran picked it up and read it several times in succession, so it was difficult to finish it in one breath.

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

Usually, not many people come to Tongque Garden. The only ones who come to see her are the maids and Xiao Yunxi.

And at this late hour of night, I'm afraid there are only maids here.

"It's so cold, go down and have a rest. There's no need for you to serve me." Chu Ran said.

"Your Highness, it's me." A noble voice sounded.

"Why are you here?" Chu Ran raised his eyebrows.

In fact, Chu Ran really doesn’t know how to call Xu Ying now.

Xu Ying's identity is the former queen, that is, her younger brother's woman.

And she was once the wife of Xu Ying's elder brother.

I am both her sister-in-law and her elder sister-in-law.

When in the capital, you can also use names corresponding to your status.

But after arriving in Xiangyang, his former status and position no longer existed.

It was also for this reason that the two of them had lived under the same roof for such a long time, but had rarely been alone together, let alone had a good conversation.

Chu Ran was puzzled as to why Xu Ying came so late.

When Xu Ying saw Chu Ran's response, she pushed the door open and walked in. She looked at the young lady who was reading at the desk and chuckled, "What are you reading, Your Highness?"

"Replying to Her Majesty, this is the script that Duke Anguo wrote to the restaurant." After thinking about it, Chu Ran still decided to address Xu Ying by her identity when she was in the capital.

Xu Ying did not treat him as an outsider. She came straight to Chu Ran and sat down, saying, "I have also read this story. Where did your highness read it?"

"Zhuge Kongming borrowed arrows from a straw boat." Chu Ran put down the storybook, stood up with the stove in his hand, held the stove in one hand, poured a cup of tea for Xu Ying, and suddenly said, "Your Majesty, why are you looking for me so late? Is there something?"

Xu Ying turned her pretty face, her bright eyes twinkled, and she said softly, "Can't you come to see His Highness if you have nothing to do?"

Chu Ran hugged the heater with his hands and just looked at Xu Ying quietly.

The two looked at each other for a long time. Xu Ying's face was full of disappointment. She said faintly, "Your Highness also saw it at the New Year's Eve dinner just now. They are not the same kind of people as us."

Chu Ran held the heater in his arms and sat with Xu Ying a few tables apart. "What does the queen want to say?"

Xu Ying came closer again, held Chu Ran's hand, and said, "Your Highness, we need to stay together for warmth."

As she spoke, Xu Ying smiled and said, "Your Highness, please serve the Duke of Anguo."

Hearing this, Chu Ran's pretty face turned red. She quickly pulled her hand back, avoiding Xu Ying's gaze. Just as she was about to make an excuse, a faint voice suddenly came to her ears.

"I have also served the Duke of Anguo, and more than once. I miss him so much now. I want him to kiss me and touch me."

The dim candlelight spread on Xu Ying's plump, fair face. Her powdered face was full of charm. She took Chu Ran's hand again and said, "In this courtyard, Your Highness and I have the best relationship. Your Highness has to help me, and of course, I will help Your Highness as well."

Chu Ran was a little frightened by Xu Ying's "bold" words and pulled his hand back again. He never thought that the once high and mighty Queen Mother would say such explicit words in front of him.

Chu Ran tilted her head and said with a red face: "My queen, you are drunk, you should go back and rest."

"Your Highness, do you think I am too dissolute or shameless?"

"No."

"Really? Your Highness, don't feel ashamed. Sometimes I also feel that I have no shame."

Xu Ying stood up, turned her back to Chu Ran, and said, "But now, I am no longer the queen who is high above everyone else, nor am I the daughter of the powerful prime minister. I am just a female musician who has been demoted to a slave and is living a miserable life in Tongque Garden."

As she spoke, Xu Ying turned around, looked at Chu Ran, and continued, "If you have never climbed to the top of a mountain and seen the scenery of other mountains, you will just live in a muddle for the rest of your life.

But I have to look up at the mountaintop that I once stood on. How cruel it is! How can I accept this? "

Xu Ying bent down, raised her hand and stroked Chu Ran's face, and said seriously: "Since Your Highness has served the Duke of Anguo, you must not be willing to be a concubine without a name for the rest of your life, and your children will be regarded as bastards, right?
The emperor was in a whim and favored a palace maid, and the next day he gave her a concubine. Are we not even as good as a palace maid? "These words really touched Chu Ran's heart.

Indeed, if he had not slept with Chen Mo, it would have been fine if he had lived his whole life in Tongque Garden without a name or status.

But if you have served for a lifetime and still live without any status, then it would be a waste of your service.

Seeing Chu Ran's expression change, Xu Ying continued, "And if you want to change this situation, all you have to do is gain the favor of Duke Anguo.

But the Duke of Anguo has so many women, and it is not enough to accompany them. The time to come to Tongque Garden is even less. If the Duke of Anguo happens to come, and one of us is not feeling well, wouldn’t it be Madam Xiao and the others who will benefit from it without communication?"

As she spoke, Xu Ying suddenly leaned close to Chu Ran's ear and said, "And I've served Duke Anguo for several times, so I know what he likes, and he especially cares about our past identities.

If Duke Anguo comes every time, I will go with you, Your Highness, and we will not be able to win Duke Anguo's heart."

At this moment, Chu Ran's originally flawless face turned as red as the lanterns outside the house, and her voice trembled slightly: "My lady, stop talking."

Xu Ying suddenly hugged Chu Ran and whispered: "Your Highness, do you know that every time the Duke of Anguo hugs me, he always uses his hands..."

Chu Ran wanted to push Xu Ying away, but he felt his body was weak.

Looking at Xu Ying's "affectionate" eyes, Chu Ran's heart was slightly excited. She felt that if this continued, they would hug each other and kiss.

"But I promised my aunt." Chu Ran said.

Xu Ying was stunned for a moment, then realized she was talking about Xiao Yunxi, and her eyes lit up immediately: "That's even better, then we can..."

Chu Ran: “…”

She didn't even dare to think about this scene.

The occupied Chongwang Palace.

After she got used to it, the blush on Yue Ruyan's face gradually disappeared.

The quilt on the bed was padded high, and she lay on it, her eyebrows furrowed for a moment, then relaxed, her eyes half-opened, her gaze flickering with allure, and from time to time she turned back and asked, "When are you planning to march?"

"Let's do it on the third day of the Chinese New Year. Let the army rest for two more days and feel the atmosphere of the New Year." Chen Mo helped Yue Ruyan tidy up the sweaty hair on her face and said, "Fortunately, we asked the logistics to bring winter clothes when we went south to support the king, otherwise we would have to wait until the beginning of spring."

Yue Ruyan's delicate body trembled slightly, and she hummed softly, saying, "Didn't we also seize a batch of resources for the winter in Chongzhou?"

Chen Mo nodded.

"It's strange, why is the south colder than the north?" Yue Ruyan asked puzzledly.

"The south is damp and cold, and the north is dry and cold." Chen Mo replied casually.

“?” Yue Ruyan didn’t quite understand.

This was what Chen Mo heard from his elders in his previous life. As for the scientific principles, he had never understood them, so he couldn't explain them in detail to Yue Ruyan. He could only perfunctorily answer the question and then said, "Ruyan, do you want a child?"

Yue Ruyan has been with him for some time, and her stomach has not been moving.

Xia Zhining, who was resting nearby but had not fallen asleep, turned sideways upon hearing this, slightly opened her eyes, and pricked up her ears.

Yue Ruyan pondered for a while and said, "I don't want to now."

After saying that, afraid that Chen Mo might misunderstand, he explained: "The current situation is still very turbulent. The traitors in the court have not been pacified, and there are still the Jinxia barbarians in the north who are eyeing you covetously. I still want to stay by your side to help you. If you get pregnant, I won't be able to help you."

However, although they said so, when the two were together, they did not take any contraceptive measures at all and just "did what they wanted".

"In that case, let's do as usual. If you get pregnant, take good care of the baby." Chen Mo originally thought that if Yue Ruyan wanted a child now, then he would let Nalan Yiren come and take a look. Since she didn't want it for the time being, then he would not let Nalan Yiren participate in the diagnosis and treatment.

As he spoke, Chen Mo looked at Xia Zhining who was peeking, and said with a smile: "Don't pretend, I know you are listening and you also want a child, I will ask Miss Nalan to help take a look tomorrow."

After saying that, Chen Mo said no more and focused all his attention on Yue Ruyan.

……

New Year's Day.

January 1, the third year of Yong'an.

There are few people living in Prince Chong’s Mansion.

Chen Mo called Nalan Yiren over and had breakfast together.

Nalan Yiren was not wearing the black robe. She was wearing a dark blue top and plain trousers. There were some signs of wear and tear from daily labor. Her long hair was tied up with a simple wooden hairpin. She did not have any bamboo cages or various bottles and jars on her body.

This "refreshing" look made Chen Mo and the other two's eyes light up.

"Miss Nalan, you look much better like this than before." Chen Mo said with a smile.

But Nalan Yiren's eyes were a little evasive, but she felt slightly relieved in her heart, glad that the other party did not mention what happened last night.

Breakfast is meat porridge and white flour buns.

It seems simple.

But in today's chaotic world, it can be said to be very abundant.

Nalan Yiren's half-face mask did not cover her mouth, so she did not take off the mask while having breakfast.

Chen Mo had nothing to be embarrassed about and asked directly: "Miss Nalan, I have something to ask you."

Nalan Yiren didn't even raise her head, she drank the meat porridge and said, "I'm listening."

"Zhi Ning and I have had sex many times, but she has never been pregnant. I originally thought that there was something wrong with my body or Zhi Ning's body, but it turned out not to be the case. My other wives and concubines have also become pregnant. What is the reason?" Chen Mo said.

Nalan Yiren looked up and said, "There are two reasons. One is that your realm is too high, and it is not easy to have children. But as long as you have sex more often, there is still a chance. So I think the reason lies in the conflict of skills? This reason will lead to the fact that after you have sex with ordinary people, the chances of ordinary people getting pregnant are greater than those of warriors.

The solution is also very simple. Either you or your wife or concubine can stop practicing for a period of time. When the body has adapted to the tempering of qi and blood or innate spiritual energy without the practice, the chances of pregnancy will be greatly increased if you have sex again.

If you want to increase your chances of pregnancy, both of you should stop practicing, and it would be best if there is not a trace of innate spiritual energy left in your body."

Nalan Yiren picked up the handkerchief on the table and wiped her mouth, then looked at Chen Mo and said, "I have observed your innate spiritual energy before, it is too overbearing and too yang.

As the saying goes, solitary yang cannot grow, and solitary yin cannot prosper. I suggest that you stop practicing for a while."

Xia Zhining looked at Chen Mo dimly.

Chen Mo: "..."

(End of this chapter)