green bamboo dream

It didn't take long for Princess Zhuyi to enter the door, and it was the Ghost Festival.Yuzhu has a big belly, so it's not easy to go out, but fortunately, Cui sent Liu Hai the letter early, so she doesn't have to worry about the rest, just take care of the baby.

So, let the Ji family and the others go to the temple, worship the ancestors, and just stay in the room and relax.

The shocking scene that happened during the Ghost Festival when I met the fourth prince is still as clear as yesterday when I think about it. When I think of the cousin who only met once, Yu Zhu remembered Xiangzhu Xiaoxun. Getting close to small animals, and then Xie's passing away, so many things happened that he forgot about it for a long time.

Immediately, the chubby little pig appeared in front of her eyes, Yuzhu hurriedly asked Qinsi to bring it over, and asked Zaoyuan to bring some fresh fruits.

It's been a long time since I saw Yu Zhu, but Xiao Xun still remembers her, and when he saw her, he would rush forward affectionately.Where did Qin Si dare to let it run around, so she quickly picked it up and hugged it in her arms.

Yu Zhu touched its ears with a smile, and said angrily, "Is it feeding it again without restraint? Look at this fat one. Give it to Ruan's mother tomorrow, and take it to the kitchen to stew pork belly."

Xiao Xun looked at Yu Zhu ignorantly, rubbing his pink nose against her hand from time to time, Yu Zhu smiled and picked a piece of watermelon to feed it.

"Madam, this is a pig given by the emperor. Don't be too hard on it. Although the slaughterhouse is on strike today, it will be fine tomorrow..." Seeing that Yu Zhu's expression didn't look like she was joking, Qinsi hurriedly persuaded her.

Yu Zhu wiped her hands with a cloth towel, and smiled cheerfully, a stupid girl is also very funny.

There was leisure and joy in the green courtyard, but in the palace, the emperor was worrying.

I don’t know if it’s because the Ghost Festival was born to clash with him. He was assassinated before, and something happened to Mongolia on the Ghost Festival this year.

His eyes fell on the memorial laid out on the imperial case, which clearly stated, "...the king of Arucha Khan of Mongolia is critically ill, the eldest son Xu Liegu preemptively controlled [-] households on the right wing, his power expanded, and there was no one among his younger brothers Can compete with it..."

"General Wan, what do you think?" After a moment of silence, he stopped tapping his fingers on the red sandalwood tabletop, and looked down at a burly general standing below him.

The loyal and brave general Wan Zhenyong had already thought about the conversation, and replied respectfully after hearing the words: "In my opinion, it is only a matter of time before the eldest prince Hulagu wins the throne, unless King Arucha Khan can turn the crisis into safety immediately."

The emperor pondered for a moment, then shook his head and said, "It's probably useless for Arucha to turn the crisis into safety. What kind of person is Hulagu? With a sharp blade, he has been born and died for so many years, although his subordinates actually only control 14 households, their prestige in the army has long been unmatched."

"This time he just brought the beggars into his pocket, and he returned triumphantly, and his prestige has reached its peak. How can the queen be favored? The little prince replied that after all, he was too young. Cheng Zongbing's capture...compared with it, it pales in comparison."

The general of Fuguo said: "I have also heard that the eldest prince was ruthless and cruel. He conquered all places and destroyed them all. The people were slaughtered almost completely. The gold and silk children, cattle, sheep and livestock were looted, the houses were burned, and the city was turned into ruins." .”

Wan Zhenyong was still a little hesitant: What if King Arucha Khan left an edict to pass on the throne, thinking about it and laughing at his stupidity, how can the edict compare with the army in such a barbaric place?

"Arucha is more than cunning, but not brave enough. Except for the scrambling for food in autumn, he can live in peace at other times... But this Hulagu is in danger. He is in his prime, brave and resourceful. If he wins the throne ..." The young Emperor Yuanxi looked stern, and said heavily: "I'm afraid the border will never be peaceful."

"I am willing to rush to the northern border immediately..." Wan Zhenyong was shocked, and immediately knelt down to ask for an order without hesitation.

"Wan Aiqing"

The emperor waved his hands with a faint smile, stood up from the throne, and said: "It's just speculation, not sure. Besides, if Xu Liewu is really made King Khan, I will not be afraid."

Several generals below also expressed their willingness to station in northern Xinjiang at this moment and to be loyal to the imperial court.

"My loves are commendable for your loyalty and bravery. I am very relieved." The emperor smiled with relief, and chatted with them casually.

When it's time for them to go to the battlefield, it would be nice if ten of these old guys can have one of the most useful

And it's not enough to have people alone, the key point is whether the treasury can take out money...

Frowning, he pushed the memorial to the side, rubbed the center of his brows, and was just about to reach for the teacup next to him, but suddenly remembered something: Wasn't it Xu Liewu who married the princess of Zhuyi back then?

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Two months later, news came from the north: Arucha died of illness, and three days later, Hulagu held a khuriltai meeting, ascended the throne and proclaimed himself Khan, and was captured in the rebellion of Dayan, and Queen Borokqin committed suicide in the palace...

At the same time, the border defense in the north is also on an unprecedented alert, and even dispatched an army reserve from the south...

Because it was just preparations and no war started, the atmosphere in central Beijing was still peaceful, and Hongyu Street was even more prosperous, with the sound of laughter, singing and dancing and the smell of makeup wafting across several streets.

The officials walking on the court do know some things, but this does not hinder their leisurely life.

Only a few military generals who knew that they had changed defenses in the north were worried. The Mongolian cavalry were not cat's paws... After Xin Khan ascended the throne, he would definitely be shocked.

Cheng Guogong's mansion is also shrouded in tension, but it's not because of the new Khan of Mongolia, but because the second wife is about to give birth, and the delivery period is just a few days away.

This is the first heir of the Second Household, and also the second heir of the third generation of the Duke's Mansion, which shows how precious his status is.Whether it is the young master or the young lady, they are all like pearls and jade.

Ruan's mother touched Yuzhu's belly, which had already fallen down, and she knew it well, so she asserted that the delivery date was just a few days away.

Yu Zhu touched it by herself, but only felt that her abdomen was not so protruding.

Being human for two lives, giving birth to a child for the first time... She had many midnight dreams, and she was overwhelmed by anxiety and fear like a flood.

I still remember that dystocia was mentioned in the sleep talk in college, and the roommates were all laughing——If it doesn’t work, I’ll give birth to a cesarean section, give the doctor a thick red envelope, anesthesia better, stitches more beautiful...that’s it. passed.

But God's will tricks people, let her go to such a place...

Cheng Xunxun asked for leave to stay with her at home, and at night when Yuzhu was sleeping, he would get up to see if she moved.

Liu Hai even ran three times a day between the Duke's Mansion and Deyuan to report his master's current situation to Cui Shi.

The princess of Zhuyi also often visits Qingyuyuan, Yuzhu is still polite to her, but she is very disgusted in her heart.

The bloody bird's nests she gave were proved to be faulty. Mama Ruan stewed the goose every day for a month and a half. Only a while ago, there was a change—the goose became stupid, I can't even eat vegetable leaves, and I have to drink water to eat. What's more, when I walk, I either bump into the wall or trip over the threshold.

If people eat it, it is estimated that this will be the consequence.

But it seems that Ji Shi is not stupid, she has never seen her stewing blood bird's nest in the big kitchen, and obviously she has no guts to take risks.

She was too lazy to make calculations with this kind of person, so she decided to stay away from Princess Zhuyi, so she just lay down on the bed and thanked the guests with the excuse of being heavy.

In the afternoon of this day, Cheng Xunxun leaned on the couch to read a book, while guarding the rain bamboo for a nap.

The weather has faded from the sweltering heat of midsummer and has become soft and mild.From time to time, a breeze wrapped in sunlight blows into the house through the half-opened carved window.

Yuzhu, who was sleeping, was suddenly awakened by the throbbing pain in her stomach, and opened her eyes with a muffled grunt. Cheng Xunxun immediately dropped the book in his hand and held Yuzhu's hand, "What's wrong?"

Enduring the pain, Yu Zhu took a deep breath and said, "My stomach hurts, it seems like I'm about to give birth."

The delivery date is just a few days away, and Cheng Xunxun knew it well, so he quickly called Mama Ruan to come in.

Ruan's mother trotted in and touched Yuzhu's stomach, and immediately said, "...it's activated."

Then he calmly ordered the maidservants who heard the sound to come in, "Quickly prepare hot water...Hua Ruo went to the ear room to see if there is anything missing, hurry up and get ready."

Hua Ruo hurriedly agreed to go out, while Zao Yuan took the qin silk and silver chain to help Yu Zhu scrub and change her clothes.

The pain was not obvious at this time, and the pain didn't last long, and it passed after a while, Yu Zhu changed clothes and ate according to Mother Ruan's instructions, and was helped into the delivery ear room which was used as the delivery room.

Since Mama Ruan said the phrase "started", her restless heart has calmed down instead.Cui's mothers are all good at delivering babies. Back then, when Ji's body was weak, they were able to keep the mother and daughter safe. She has always had a good pregnancy, so there is nothing to worry about.

Princess Zhuyi and Ji Shi also heard the news and hurried over.

Cheng Xunxun bowed to Princess Zhuyi with his usual expression, and said calmly, "Everything is fine."

"I don't understand about giving birth, so let's not make trouble." Princess Zhuyi smiled, looked at the delivery room, and helped the maid's hand to go down.

Ji was a little cautious, asked a few words about Yuzhu's situation, and then left. At the beginning, she relied on Yuzhu's dowry mother to give birth to her child, so she really couldn't help her at the moment.

When Yuzhu was seven or eight months pregnant, she often held her head and desperately recalled what to pay attention to when giving birth, abdominal breathing, how to use force, etc., but now her mind is blank, and she only regards Ruan Mama's words as words. decree.Rather than worrying about things that I can't remember clearly, I might as well just listen to Mama Ruan's words.

Yes, in ancient times there was no such advanced medical technology as modern ones. If it was difficult to give birth, it would really become a problem to keep the baby safe... However, there are still many healthy children born every year.

Putting aside the slight sense of superiority of being a modern person, Yu Zhu did not believe that she would be so rebellious.

Before the labor pains were severe, Ruan's mother brought up egg noodles and red dates and japonica rice porridge, and asked Yu Zhu what he would like to eat.Yu Zhu immediately stared at the egg noodles with the most ferocious eyes.

After eating the noodles, I touched my stomach and drank the porridge bowl in one go. Then I hiccupped and lay down obediently to continue to suffer from the pain.

Ruan's mother has a black line on her forehead. She was worried that her wife would be afraid. It seems that she really thought too much... (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to subscribe and give a reward. Your support is My biggest motivation.)