Resourceful beauty

Chapter 200
According to common sense, this year is the first year that Chu Yuan was established as the crown prince, and his birthday should be celebrated, but in summer, floods broke out in the south, and a large number of people were displaced.

For this reason, a lot of disaster relief supplies were allocated in the national treasury, and the people who were busy in the court for several months were turned on their backs. Therefore, long before the big wedding, Chu Yuan said in front of King Yao that there is no way to make a big wedding easy, but the twelfth lunar month birthday, the palace will not do it, and it will save a little bit.

For this reason, King Yao praised Chu Yuan again, but because of this, Queen Zhou and Chu Xiu murmured behind their backs for a long time, saying that Chu Yuan is used to buying people's hearts.

How much can a birthday party cost?
Nowadays, the birthday gifts in various palaces are not only indispensable, but more grand than before, and the money saved for those banquets is not much, and instead, Chu Yuan has earned some good reputation for nothing.

Fang Ruxuan didn't care what was going on everywhere in the palace, she only knew that this was her first birthday with Chu Yuan, whether Chu Yuan cared or not, she cared very much.

During the few years when her mother left, she hardly celebrated her birthday. King Qi was busy with other things, and Fang Ruxuan's birthday was often passed for several days before he searched for something to make up for her with guilt.

Su Yuan didn't mention it, and people in the mansion didn't dare to mention Fang Ruxuan's birthday. Therefore, only Fang Zhengjun remembered the huge Prince Qi's mansion.When it's the right day, I will take her out for a day, buy some small things she likes, return to the house, and then ask the small kitchen to make a bowl of longevity noodles for delivery.

Although simple, it is also full of warmth.

As for Chu Yuan, he didn't have the blessing of his biological mother since he was a child. Although Lu Rufei helped him, he lived his life carefully. I'm afraid he never took his birthday seriously.

Later, when I went to Dayuan, I was not familiar with the place, so I was afraid that I would not take it to heart.

As soon as Fang Ruxuan thought of these things, she felt sore and astringent in her heart, and she became more and more determined to spend this year with Chu Yuan on her birthday.

Moreover, not only this year, but also a long way to go, every year, they have to spend their birthdays together with each other.

On the early morning of the 24th of the twelfth lunar month, when the sky was still bright, Chu Yuan woke up. Fang Ruxuan grabbed his arm in a daze, muttered "come back early at night", and wanted to turn over and continue to sleep.

Unexpectedly, Chu Yuan did not give her this chance.

The scorching breath sprayed into Fang Ruxuan's ears, and Chu Yuan said in a low voice: "It will be sealed from tomorrow, and this is the reason for the busyness of these days. Today is not so busy, and I will be back in the afternoon."

Fang Ruxuan nodded copingly.

Seeing her languid and charming appearance, Chu Yuan's thoughts that were already ready to move suddenly came alive again, his hand slipped into her obscene clothes, and gently grabbed her peach.

Fang Ruxuan woke up immediately, thinking that it was getting late, she stretched out her hand to push him.

Chu Yuan murmured reluctantly: "Yesterday, who said that spending my birthday with me today will definitely make me happy?"

But early in the morning, it's not such a wishful method, is it?

Fang Ruxuan stopped for a while.

Before he could figure out how to refute, Chu Yuan had already stripped Fang Ruxuan completely with his hands.

When he went out again, Chu Yuan had a satisfied expression on his face, and waved his hand in a good mood to the maidservant who kowtowed in the palace, "All servants in the East Palace will be rewarded as much as possible for a month."

While the servants were grateful for their gratitude, Chu Yuan went out proudly and headed for Yiyuan Hall.

When they arrived at Fengming Palace, Chu Xiu was also there.

Seeing Fang Ruxuan, who seemed to be different from the past, Chu Xiu was slightly taken aback.

A woman is a person who pleases herself, although Fang Ruxuan used to be meticulous in her attire, but today is different from the past, so after getting up early, Fang Ruxuan dressed up very meticulously.

The ground-length squirrel's thick fur was unbuttoned, and inside was a rose-red palace jacket. Today's Fang Ruxuan is like a peach blossom blooming on a branch in March, unparalleled in beauty.

The jewelry on her head is exquisite but not too much, and the nine-tailed phoenix hairpin not only highlights the luxury of her whole body, but also makes her eyebrows look picturesque.The already fair skin made her facial features more vivid.

A ruby ​​hanging on the tip of the eyebrows adds a bit of charm.

This kind of Fang Ruxuan is a little less dignified than the day of her wedding, but a little more gorgeous. On the contrary, Queen Zhou was stunned for a moment, and then smiled and boasted: "After all, it is the same age as Hua'er. Dressing up, it seems that we are all like old women, and it is even more difficult to look at."

In this case, before Fang Ruxuan was polite, there would be a lot of concubines sycophanting to pick her up. Fang Ruxuan greeted An with a smile, stepped forward and sat in her seat.

Chu Xiu smiled and praised: "Princess Concubine should put more thought into it. Today is so good that even I can't look away, let alone the Crown Prince."

Chu Yuan is Fang Ruxuan's husband, so it is natural for Fang Ruxuan to put more thought into it, but what Chu Xiu said, it seems that Fang Ruxuan didn't pay attention in the past.

Fang Ruxuan smiled, and didn't bother to talk to her, anyway, Chu Xiu felt that she was a gourd with a sawn mouth, so she said less and made less mistakes.

Seeing that Fang Ruxuan didn't answer, Chu Xiu looked a little embarrassed, lowered her head and rolled her eyes, and said nothing more.

Instead, Fang Ruxuan followed Concubine Han Shu out of the house after paying her respects, turned her head and snorted angrily, "You're so petty, thinking that if you climb up to the one in Changle Palace, you will be able to secure the position of crown prince? It's really ridiculous."

"Why do you bother to care about her?"

Queen Zhou smiled and patted Chu Xiu's hand, "She married from Da Yuan, and the people here are unfamiliar, and the only ones she can rely on are the prince and concubine Shu."

As she said that, Queen Zhou raised her head and glanced outside the palace gate.

Through the curtain, she couldn't see anything, but Queen Zhou seemed to see the closeness between Concubine Han Shu and Fang Ruxuan, and frowned slightly. After all, she still didn't say anything, but secretly calculated in her heart.

When I returned to the East Palace, there were already many congratulatory gifts from various palaces in the main hall, and there were only those rare treasures, antiques, poems and paintings on the left. Fang Ruxuan only took the list from Ding Xiang and looked at it before asking her to put the things in Put it all away.

At noon, the rewards from King Yao and Queen Zhou arrived one after another, and finally, a Hetian jade concentric knot was sent by the Queen Mother.

Seeing the concentric knot, Fang Ruxuan was a little stunned: Concentric knots are always a pair, even if they are rewarded, they should be a pair. Why is there only one rewarded by the Queen Mother?
Is it just this one, or is the other left unrewarded?
Originally in a good mood, when I saw the single concentric knot in the box, I felt a little inexplicably depressed.

In the afternoon, Fang Ruxuan took a nap and got up, and Chu Yuan came back.

Fang Ruxuan couldn't help but feel a little excited when she thought that the seal would not allow her to go to court starting tomorrow, and Chu Yuan would be able to relax for a while.

Thinking that today was his birthday, Fang Ruxuan was extra gentle and considerate. The two lay side by side and talked for a while. When Chu Yuan fell asleep, Fang Ruxuan went to the small kitchen.

For the birthday banquet at dinner, there are only her and Chu Yuan, so you have to prepare well.

Stewed Chu Yuan's favorite soup, and the dishes were all his favorites. Fang Ruxuan also made longevity noodles by herself, and did not return to Xuanyi Palace until everything was ready.

A dinner, although not grand, but very warm.

After the meal, Fang Ruxuan took Chu Yuan into the inner hall and took out a brocade box.

"Birthday gift, I don't know what to give you, so I made a set of clothes, shoes and socks for you from the beginning to the end. It's a little bit of my heart."

Fang Ruxuan said softly.

The black robe has a two-finger-wide gold border on the collar, and the hem of the skirt is embroidered with a cloud and dragon pattern with bright black thread.

The moon-white undershirt and socks are very soft to the touch. In addition, there is another pair of black-colored boots.

Caressing the clothes, shoes and socks with his fingers, Chu Yuan raised his head and smiled brightly at Fang Ruxuan, "I like it very much."

As she spoke, Chu Yuan seemed to be afraid that Fang Ruxuan would not believe her, and said softly, "This is the first time someone has made clothes for me since I was a child. When I was a child, it was made by the weaving department in the palace, and later, it was made by the garment shop outside. Bought here."

Fang Ruxuan, who was full of joy and waiting for the compliment, suddenly felt as if her heart was soaking in a pickle jar, sour and swollen, which made her eyes feel a little astringent.

After a while, Fang Ruxuan sniffed and looked up at Chu Yuan, "In the future, I will do it for you, for the rest of my life."

Chu Yuan smiled brighter, "Okay."

Thinking that there was another surprise for him, Fang Ruxuan put the clothes, shoes and socks into a brocade box and put away, took Chu Yuan's hand and led him out, "Let's go to admire the plum blossoms."

The twelfth lunar month of winter is a good time for plum blossoms to bloom. Although it is dark and cold outside, but if you are looking for plum blossoms, walking in the snow and looking for plum blossoms, the faint fragrance is floating, and you will feel refreshed just thinking about it.

After ordering the servants in the palace not to follow, Chu Yuan took Fang Ruxuan's hand and went to the imperial garden with a palace lantern.

In the dead of night, the surroundings are peaceful. When we arrive at the plum forest, we feel the fragrance of plums lingering on the tip of our noses becomes more refreshing.

From a distance, he saw that there seemed to be light in the depths of the forest, Chu Yuan paused, and planned to stop, but Fang Ruxuan decisively pulled Chu Yuan forward.

When he reached the depths of the Merlin, Chu Yuan froze for a moment.

The plum trees surrounding the city are covered with large and small red lanterns at the moment. Against the background of the dim lights, the blooming flowers and clusters of budding flowers are clearly visible.

What is even more heartwarming is the blessings written on the red lanterns.

In Taohuawu in spring/day, you have me by your side.

In front of the lotus pond in summer, you have me by your side.

In the red maple forest in autumn, you have me by your side.

In the white snow in winter, you have me by your side.

His eyes were lingering on the red lantern, and Chu Yuan's heart was extremely warm. Looking back at Fang Ruxuan, whose eyes were like stars, Chu Yuan said softly: "Xuan'er, I will always be by your side, and we will have children and grandchildren forever... ..."

(End of this chapter)