Jin Yan said bitterly, "It's Ling Shaoqing. He drank with the concubine last night and drank too much... I didn't expect that Ling Shaoqing looked so heartless, but was so scheming that he snatched Shaoqing's opportunity. "
"Jinyan, have you forgotten why you are called that name again?"
Xiao Wang blinked his eyelashes quickly, "Don't talk nonsense, and don't inquire about the princess's affairs in the future."
"I'm just complaining about you, Shaoqing." Seeing the look in Xiao Wang's eyes, Jinyan hurriedly shut up.
Xiao Wang continued to calculate the accounts, but the sound of the abacus was much slower.
At noon, Jinyan came in with a snickering, "Shaoqing, Miss Late Winter asked the kitchen staff to make red date stewed chicken. Miss Late Winter always orders this dish two days a month."
Xiao Wang understood this hint and glanced at him, "I told you not to ask around."
I apologized and resigned. After I came out, I heard the sound of abacus ringing again inside. The corner of my mouth curled up slightly. The young master clearly cared but spoke harshly.
In Mingxuan Palace, Shen Cangzhu began to be in a daze after returning in a hurry. Later, he locked himself in the room and did not allow anyone to enter.
He took out the book he had hidden earlier and read it, flipping through some contents he was afraid to read until he found the one he wanted to read. It told girls about the special days of each month.
She cannot catch the cold or touch cold food or things, as her mood will fluctuate. A real man should coax her to feel sorry for her, not fight back when she is beaten or scolded, kiss her, hug her, lift her up, and go to the kitchen to cook what she likes. food.
There was a recipe attached at the back. Shen Cangzhu read it carefully but did not move. He thought that all this would be arranged in late winter. His eyes finally fell on the description of 'dysmenorrhea'.
Lower abdominal pain, swelling, and even lower back pain and other general discomforts, sometimes accompanied by dizziness or nausea and vomiting. In severe cases, the patient may become pale, sweat, feel cold in the hands and feet, or even faint from severe pain.
Shen Cangzhu frowned when he saw it. It was not easy to go through this every month. He didn't know the specific situation of Chu Xingchen, but after seeing it, he was still worried, so he asked Baopu to inquire about Jinhua. Check the condition of the palace, see if there is anything abnormal, or call in an imperial physician.
This was the first time that Shen Cangzhu had been asked to do such a thing. Baopu was very pleased, feeling that his master finally understood, and went happily.
The news that came back after inquiring was not good or bad. I didn't ask the imperial doctor, but the imperial concubine didn't seem to go out much all day.
Shen Cangzhu thought he was still feeling uncomfortable, so he wanted to visit, but thought of Chu Xingchen's flushed face and gave up.
He thought that Chu Xingchen probably didn't want to see him today.
At night, Ling Zhou secretly came to see Chu Xingchen as agreed, but was stopped by Zhou Buyan.
When Zhou Buyan came back on duty, he saw that Chu Xingchen was feeling unwell. He didn't hear their conversation and didn't get an explanation. Seeing that Chu Xingchen was not feeling well and fell asleep, he took the initiative to stop it.
Ling Zhou was so angry that he couldn't beat him after explaining that Zhou wouldn't listen or talk.
"Just wait, I will beat you one day!"
Lingzhou said harsh words before going back, and came to see Chu Xingchen during the next day, "Why did you forget the appointment I made with you? You should talk to Zhou Buyan first, lest he think I am an assassin."
Chu Xingchen patted his head and said, "Sorry, sorry, I forgot." She was too embarrassed and her aunt forgot about it.
After the first day, she finally calmed down a bit, but it was still turbulent and she didn't feel safe without her auntie.
"Tomorrow, tomorrow night, okay?"
"Okay." Lingzhou readily agreed, "But you can't just secretly go out with someone tonight."
Chu Xingchen laughed, "How about I go?"
Ling Zhou immediately said, "If you play secretly, I won't take you to play."
Such a primary school student? Chu Xingchen held his forehead and said, "I understand." Such a childish person still wants to be an older brother.
Ling Zhou later sneaked out with Chu Xingchen. It was time to relax after work in the evening. Chu Xingchen specially changed into men's clothes and played around with Ling Zhou eating roast chicken and snacks. He came back before the palace door was locked, and the rope ladder was all
Climbing is familiar.
This was the first time that Chu Xingchen truly understood Dachu and Feng'an City.
These days were the happiest days for Chu Xingchen, but unfortunately, bad news soon came from Northern Xinjiang.
The harassment and attacks in Beidi this year were even worse than in previous years. They even looked like they were going to fight. Several women were robbed.
The news spread to Feng'an City. Although it was far away, everyone was in danger, and fewer and fewer girls took to the streets.
The King of Zhenbei, who was guarding northern Xinjiang, repulsed people again and again, suffering heavy casualties. Alcohol played a certain role. Many people were dead before, but now many people can survive.
The existence of the magic potion gave everyone a lot of confidence. King Zhenbei also wanted to take back the woman he had snatched away, but the people there seemed to have sensed the abnormality on their side and actually responded.
Soon, the news was sent to Feng'an City at full speed.
In the past, there would always be such a situation every few years. The people in Beidi were so crazy because they were short of food in winter. Sometimes in order to redeem women and reduce sacrifices, Dachu would occasionally trade some food.
Facing their cavalry, Da Chu was still a little weak.
Before the Zhenbei King's instructions were delivered, the ministers were already having a heated discussion. "In previous years, we had to do it out of necessity. This year we have the magic potion and we must not give in."
"But those women are really pitiful. If they don't give in, the people in northern Xinjiang will suffer disaster at some point. But giving them some old food is better than human life."
"Every year this happens, their appetites get bigger and bigger."
Before the argument came to a conclusion, King Zhenbei's secret came. This time Beidi's request for peace talks was not for food, but for marriage.
When they heard the word marriage, the ministers exploded again, "This is not the past, when women were so rare. After two years of marriage, they have gone back to their old ways. This is absolutely not okay."
Queen: "...My lords, listen to what I have to say. They don't want girls to marry."
"Then how do we get married?"
The queen's expression was strange and not good. She glanced at Chu Xingchen and said, "They want to marry the queen, and their second prince is already on his way."
Chu Xingchen: "..."
"Are the Beidi people crazy? They actually want to marry their second prince to our princess!" Xiao Shangshu expressed Chu Xingchen's thoughts, "They are the only ones who want to marry our princess, what a delusion!"
All the ministers objected. Their bloodline of Chu could not be tarnished by Beidi.
"I also mean this. This time, we will fight to the end!"
However, as if he knew he would be rejected, the Queen's order was still on the way. The second prince from Beidi came to Feng'an City the next day.
Everyone has come to the door, even if they are not willing, they can only receive them.
When Chu Xingchen saw the so-called second prince, he frowned, because the eyes of the second Beidi prince looked very much like the villain who held her hostage before.
It is true that the villain is from Beidi, and he is also the second prince.
This is what I said before about co-authoring the meeting and taking responsibility.
"Daughter of Da Chu." He didn't seem to be afraid of Chu Xingchen's recognition at all. Facing Chu Xingchen's cold eyes, his smile became brighter, "Although it is the first time to see the concubine of Da Chu today, it feels like she has seen her before.
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He sighed, "Is this what you Central Plains people call us destined to be in our previous life?"
Chu Xingchen chuckled, "It's very possible, but I don't know if the second prince was the dog I raised in my previous life, the chicken that crowed every day, or the pig I killed every year. The second prince was deeply impressed by the people who killed and ate him, but I have eaten
There are too many chickens, ducks and pigs, so I really don’t have much of an impression.”
"You!" The second prince paused for a moment before he realized that Chu Xingchen was mocking him, and his face instantly turned pale.
"Pfft." One of the ministers couldn't help laughing.