The Legend of the Loved One

Chapter 18

Saying goodbye to Li Jiaoyun's mother and daughter, Chu Xue called Ruyue from the room.

"Do you think that Concubine Li's dystocia was also caused by others?" She asked Ruyue.

Kisaragi shook her head, "There are many factors involved in a woman's childbirth. I'm afraid only the steady woman at the time would know the specific situation. This servant girl can't say for sure."

Ruyue is about the same age as her, even if she knows some medical skills, she is still a young girl, how can she understand such things as childbirth, she knew that she asked abruptly, so she could only smile.

Suddenly thinking of Song Ning, she asked again, "In your opinion, can Ning Ning's body be recuperated? It's really pitiful for a child to take bitter medicine all day long."

Kisaragi thought for a while, "If you treat the symptoms properly, it should get better over time, but right now, the servants don't know Miss Ning's body well, so they can't make rash judgments."

She nodded, "Accordingly, Ning Ning is a girl, so it shouldn't get in the way. If Liao Zhong has a good idea, he probably won't hide it."

Just mentioned the bitter medicine, Ruyue smiled, "Miss, don't worry about others, your medicine is cured, and this servant will bring it." Then she went to the small kitchen.

Chu Xue frowned. Although she can't eat sweets, she doesn't like bitterness either!In this regard, she is really not as brave as Xiao Songning.

Ruyue brought the medicine in, she stared at the ebony-colored concoction in the bowl for a long time, and just as she drank it down in one gulp, she suddenly heard the communication from outside the door that Xia Wanyin had come.

She put down the medicine bowl and waited quietly for this beautiful concubine.

Xia Wanyin, who was dressed in a bright red brocade robe, walked in gracefully and gracefully. When she saw Chu Xue who was smiling in front of her, her eyes seemed to be stagnant, but before Chu Xue could see clearly, she had already bent over and saluted, "My wife greets you .”

"Sister Xia, please." Chu Xue smiled warmly.

She is the youngest female family member in this mansion, and Xia Wanyin, who politely called her four years older than her, called her elder sister, which was not abrupt.

"Please sit down."

After Xia Wanyin finished her ceremony, she politely gave up her seat and signaled the servant girl to serve tea.

Before she could say anything else, Xia Wanyin who had just sat down took the initiative to speak, "I heard that Madam is ill this morning, so my concubine came here specially to visit. Is Madam feeling better?"

The voice of the woman in front of her was mellow and clear, as her name suggests, but her beautiful face was full of exhaustion, as if she didn't sleep well last night?
There was a chill in her heart, but she still smiled, "Today is much better than yesterday, thank you sister for thinking about me."

Taking advantage of the other party's nod, she said again: "Sister's complexion doesn't seem to be very good, is she also feeling unwell?"

Xia Wanyin was surprised, and quickly shook her head, "No, I'm not feeling well, probably, maybe I didn't sleep well last night, so my complexion looks a little bad."

Before she could speak, she hurriedly clarified, and said with a stiff smile: "Ah, I kept a thrush in my room, and it kept making noise for some reason last night, so I couldn't sleep well."

Seeing Xia Wanyin's series of explanations, the panic in her heart was self-evident, Chu Xue smiled and said politely: "Sister drinks tea, I brought this from the capital, try it quickly."

While speaking, he picked up the soup and medicine that he put down just now, and drank it all in front of the visitor.

Xia Wanyin kept watching her movements, and when she was about to put down the medicine bowl, she picked up the teacup by her table and took a sip.

Ruyue stepped forward to take the medicine bowl in her hand, and immediately handed over a glass of water, which made her feel much better after she endured the bitterness.She looked at Xia Wanyin who never dared to look directly at her, and said: "I made my sister laugh. I took too much bitter medicine when I was a child, and now I am still scared. I am not as brave as Ningning. It is because I am not careful. Such a grown-up person, he still gets sick from his mouth..." She handed the water glass to Kisaragi who was beside her, and continued: "But I heard that a cook lost his life, what a crime!"

Xia Wanyin trembled slightly, lowered her head and said, "Madam will recover as soon as possible after taking the medicine on time... As for the others, they are all to blame, so you can rest assured."

She frowned slightly, this was the second time today that she had heard the word "to blame", and this time it was heard from the mouth of this woman who pretended to be innocent, which made her feel very uncomfortable.

Seeing that she didn't say anything more and that the visit had achieved its purpose, Xia Wanyin got up to say goodbye after sitting for a while, "Madam, please rest well, I will not bother you for the time being, and I will leave."

She smiled and nodded, watching the visitor out of her yard.

Seeing that beautiful figure disappear, she really felt sad for that woman for a moment. With that appearance, if she committed herself to an ordinary man, she might have a stable and smooth life, but she married Song Chen.

I was lucky enough to escape Xu Jinhe's murderous hands this time, but Xia Wanyin probably didn't, otherwise, why hasn't she conceived a child after three years?
A tired Xia Wanyin returned to her Zishao Garden.

As soon as she entered the room, the waiting maid, Miao Rui, hurriedly closed the door and asked softly, "Sister, over there at Wantang Garden... have you noticed?"

She shook her head wearily.

Another maid, Suqian who went with her just now answered for her, "Probably not, just now I saw that Mrs. Xue was very polite to her sister, if she noticed, it would definitely not be like that."

Xia Wanyin didn't say anything, but Miao Rui nodded, "That's right! Besides, everyone is dead, and even the prince hasn't found anything. This matter should be over. Sister, you should also be at ease. Yesterday was a whole day. I didn't sleep much at night, and my face is not good-looking."

Xia Wanyin sighed, closed her eyes and rubbed her forehead. Seeing this, Suqian hurried forward, replaced the master, and served gently.

Not only last night, since she heard that King Heng went to Wantang Garden in a hurry yesterday afternoon, she began to panic, and when she heard that the prince had sent someone to investigate, she couldn't sleep or eat well, so she couldn't sleep peacefully all night. I was just tired today.

The two maids have followed her since she was in Linglongfang. As the number one oiran in Yanzhou's number one singing and dancing hall, it is not difficult to have two confidant maids, but it is precisely because of the good looks and innocence that were famous in Yanzhou back then. Xia Wanyin was able to enter Prince Heng's mansion smoothly because of her body, and became Song Chen's concubine.

Although she was just a concubine, and her background was far inferior to that of Concubine Li, she was not discouraged, because from then on, she was the youngest and most beautiful woman in the Hengwang Mansion, and she was naturally the one who served the most sleepers, even though she was only six months old every month. Seven nights, but it was too much stronger than the other two female relatives.

Based on how she was favored at that time, she thought that she would give birth to a child for King Heng sooner or later, and there was always a side concubine position vacant in the mansion. As long as she gave birth to a boy, King Heng would probably give her that seat.

But she was wrong. For three whole years, she still failed to conceive a child. What's worse, because Song Ning was too weak to travel far away, Heng Wang left her to accompany Concubine Li, and Heng Wang went there Not long after the capital, the mansion actually received a letter saying that another side concubine was coming, and this side concubine from the capital had a very high status, even Li's side concubine's natal family was far inferior to that of the state magistrate. .

She had imagined that this side concubine from a noble family should be similar to Concubine Xu. She only had a noble background but no extraordinary appearance. She herself was still the most beautiful in the palace. Still love her the most.

But the moment she saw Chu Xue with her own eyes, she knew she was all wrong!God is so unfair, he gave Chu Xue such a good family background, and also gave her such a good appearance, and what's worse, Heng Wang spoiled her so much, and never went to spend the night anywhere else since he came back. I only stayed in Wantang Court.

Seeing that her own advantages were all covered up, Xia Wanyin was extremely unwilling. The feelings of intrigue with other women in the old Goulan were suddenly brought out. The former oiran did not do it for nothing!Since Chu Xue is more beautiful than herself, then find a way to make her not beautiful!

Isn't she dissatisfied with Peach Blossom, so let her have a rash and see how Heng Wang pampers her!

But King Heng's love for Chu Xue exceeded Xia Wanyin's expectation, he didn't dislike the sick woman at all, he cared for her like that, and even ordered to investigate.

That's why Xia Wanyin panicked, but fortunately, she took the money in a neat and straightforward way, so that the little chef couldn't speak anymore, so this matter was covered up.

Now, she who was in a state of shock was finally able to slowly regain her strength. Fortunately, Chu Xue is a newcomer, and she doesn't have any influence or support in this palace.

Let's wait for this wave to calm down before discussing it in the long run.

But Xia Wanyin was still wrong, Chu Xue was not without support, her greatest support was Song Chen.

Winter is coming, the days are getting shorter and shorter, and the lights in the room need to be lit early.

It was almost the end of the unitary hour, and Song Chen came back through the night. Seeing his plain-clothed beauty waiting at the door, his heart suddenly felt warm.

"My lord, you are back." Chu Xue was about to salute with a slight smile, when Song Chen grabbed her, his voice was as gentle as his heart at that time, "Is it better today? It's cold outside, come in quickly."

Chu Xue nodded, "My concubine is much better, isn't the lord tired from work today?" She said as she untied his thick robe.

He stroked her forehead casually, and answered her only after confirming that her body temperature was normal, "Busy, it's been a busy day, is your meal ready?"

"Yeah." Chu Xue nodded with a smile, and hurriedly motioned for the maid to prepare the meal.

But after a while, the hot food was already on the table, and the two of them took their seats arm in arm.

Song Chen glanced briefly at the table, feeling good, "Well, today's dishes look good."

Chu Xue smiled and handed him the chopsticks, "Yes, I am still taking medicine, so I can only eat some light food, but Ruyue specially prepared some for you. Here, for example, this sauced beef, Yue'er knows that you like beef , I deliberately started preparing it early on, and it has been stewed in a casserole for a long time, and the smell of my body makes my mouth hungry, so you should try it soon." While talking, he took a slice for him.

As soon as he entered the mouth, Song Chen immediately praised, "It's really good. I can't see that Ruyue can have such a good craftsmanship at such a young age. It seems that this king will also change the kitchen spoon. As for Ruyue, this king wants Give her a good reward!"

This beef not only has the original secret recipe of the Chu Mansion, Ruyue also specially marinated it with several herbs, which is naturally more flavorful than the one in the dining room.

Chu Xue smiled and called Ruyue, "Yue'er, the prince wants to reward you, why don't you come here soon?"

Kisaragi immediately stood in front of the table.

Compared with Yanling, Ruyue is quieter and doesn't talk much on weekdays, but at the moment she also joked with a smile on her face: "My servant thank you for your praise, but if you want to reward me, let me give it to my wife. Tonight's dishes are all according to the Madam asked me to do it. Madam ordered us to inquire about the lunch menu of the prince when the servants went to the dining room to pick up the dishes. In order to avoid repetition, they carefully arranged the dishes for the evening. Madam's care for the prince is unmatched by the servants. "

As soon as these words came out, Song Chen looked sideways at Chu Xue, and said softly: "It's really rare for you to be so attentive."

Chu Xue smiled gently, and looked back, "Serving the prince is a concubine's job. The prince has been working hard all day, and he protects the concubine like this. Naturally, the concubine should be more considerate and considerate of you!" Picked up a few dishes, "Use it quickly, my lord, or it will be cold later."

He shook her tender hand lightly, and sighed: "Fortunately, I went to Chu's mansion and met you that day, otherwise why would this king be so gentle and considerate?"

Her eyes were watery, and she said seriously: "Isn't it true that the prince treats the concubine? The concubine is also grateful to God for meeting the prince."

Because of each other's true feelings, this day's dinner was warm and harmonious.Song Chen originally planned to accompany her while reading the case file like last night, but when he came to the case, he caught a glimpse of the Jiaoweiqin she had set up during the day, so he suddenly became interested, "I have been in the mansion for so long and I have never heard you play the piano , I simply don’t work today, I wonder how many songs the beauty would like to play for this king?”

She smiled brightly, and saluted slyly, "I am as happy as I am."

So after a while, there was a long and quiet sound of the piano in the room, as slow as flowing water and as soft as spring breeze.

The flow of beauty's slender fingers starts from "Pingsha Luoyan" and ends with "Three Lanes of Plum Blossoms". When the sound fell, the tranquility and concentration of the beauty in front of him had been engraved into Song Chen's heart.

The room was quiet for a long time, looking at the person in front of her who was staring at her silently, Chu Xue tried to call softly, "My lord?"

Leaning on the couch, he came back to his senses and sighed: "I just realized that your piano sound is so beautiful today. In the past... what did I miss?"

Her eyes were soft, "The prince was always busy in the past, and he didn't even have time to take a good rest. How could he have the leisure to listen to my concubine playing the piano? If you like, I will often play it to you after I am born."

Ever since she married into the mansion, Chu Xue really rarely saw Song Chen having leisure time. Regardless of the capital or Yanzhou, although he would accompany her most nights, he almost always left early and returned late during the day.He is a diligent prince, otherwise Yanzhou's prosperity, the father's trust will come?
Seeing him sitting up straight and opening his hands, she understood, smiled and got up from the front of the piano and sat on his lap.He embraced the beauty, and said softly: "Who did you learn such a good piano skill from?"

She was stunned, since she was three years old, her mother locked her in the house all day long teaching piano, chess, calligraphy, painting, etiquette and rules. Her teacher was naturally her mother, but of course she couldn't tell the truth, so she only vaguely said: "I have a An aunt who was once a talented woman. When I was young, I studied with her for a while, but later, something happened to her family... I learned it all by myself."

Chu Xue only has one aunt, Song Chen of course knows who it is, and the former General Yue Lan has long been a taboo of the current court, so he didn't answer any more, just stroked her hand gently, and said: "In the future, I will Spend more time with you and listen to your piano more."

The beauty in her arms nodded and stopped making a sound.

Feeling sad.

Will there be a day when you can avenge me?

(End of this chapter)