Chapter 1483: Acting for the Elderly
Walking on the mountain paths, breathing in the fresh air, listening to the morning birds and insects, watching the trees grow in the shade, dew rolling off the leaves and soaking into the dirt.
Lin Wan's face also showed a long-lost smile, and her heart was full of joy, as if the vitality of youth had returned to her.
Jin Ruoxin and Shangguan Yun saw that Lin Wan's mood had improved, and they were also very happy, and they were extremely energetic when they got to work.
Ximen Yu had people dig out a clear spring next to Shangguan Yun's vegetable patch early in the morning, and over time a small puddle was formed.
Next to the puddle, there were two buckets and three water scoops that had been prepared long ago, and Shangguan Yun scooped the water in the puddle into one of the buckets with a water scoop. After the water was full, Jin Ruoxin and Lin Wan carried the bucket to the vegetable field, and each watered the vegetable field with the water scoop in their hands. And Shangguan Yun began to fill another bucket with water, and after it was full, Jin Ruoxin and Lin Wan took the empty bucket to exchange. The three of them had a clear division of labor and were methodical, and soon devoted themselves to watering the vegetable patch.
The mountain spring was cool and refreshing, although the scorching sun was in the sky, Lin Wan, Jin Ruoxin and Shangguan Yun did not feel too hot, but were very busy.
After about an hour, the dry vegetable field has been sprinkled with mountain spring water, the land is moist, the vegetables are green, and the leaves are also covered with water droplets, which looks particularly green and delicate.
Looking at such vibrant green vegetables, Lin Wan couldn't bear to pick them back and eat them. However, they couldn't bear the expectation and yearning for deliciousness, Lin Wan, Jin Ruoxin and Shangguan Yun happily picked a large basket of vegetables and went back.
However, I didn't expect it, but on the way back to the palace, I met Bai Qingxue, who had just come out of the palace. She was dressed in white and fluttering, like a fairy in the sky, light and calm, walking slowly on the forest path.
In the distance, Shangguan Yun saw the oncoming Bai Qingxue, couldn't help but snort softly, tilted his head, looked at the sky, pretended not to see her, and continued to walk forward.
Lin Wan and Jin Ruoxin carried a large basket of vegetables, and also lowered their heads, as if they hadn't seen anything, and slowly followed behind Shangguan Yun and walked forward.
When Bai Qingxue passed by Lin Wan's side, she suddenly stopped, looked at her sideways suspiciously, and slowly spoke uncertainly, asking, "Your Royal Highness Princess Wan, is it you?"
Lin Wan couldn't help frowning secretly, thinking to himself that he hadn't been out of the Wanxin Palace for a long time, and he was still wearing a wide robe and a veil at the moment. Lin Wan felt that even if she stood in front of Zhao Liniang now, she might not be recognized. However, he didn't expect to be recognized by Bai Qingxue.
Shangguan Yun glanced at Bai Qingxue with disdain, spoke first, and said coldly: "Fourth Miss Bai, on this hot day, why did you enter the palace again?
Bai Qingxue lowered her eyes, smiled shyly, glanced at Lin Wan again, and said gently and gracefully: "The future crown princess is here, Qingxue should not have overstepped her bounds." However, Her Royal Highness Princess Su Wenwan was unwell and had no energy to take care of Her Royal Highness the Crown Prince. Qingxue saw that the weather was hot, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was really busy with government affairs, and it was very hard. That's why I took it upon myself to make one more trip on behalf of Her Royal Highness Princess Wan, please don't be surprised by Her Royal Highness Princess Wan. ”
Lin Wanwan smiled and said, "Thank you Miss Bai Si for bothering." However, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has Xinhe by his side to take care of him, and he must not miss this bowl of tea soup. This princess is indeed unwell and doesn't come out and walk around often, but there is no need for Miss Bai Si to run this trip on behalf of this princess. Even if the princess is in good health, she is willing to do more meaningful things, and will not waste her precious time for this gentle means of competing for favor in the harem. ”
Bai Qingxue hooked her lips and smiled, and said meaningfully: "Could it be that Her Royal Highness Princess Wan actually thinks that it is a waste of time to care about her husband?" As she spoke, she glanced at the vegetable basket in Lin Wan and Jin Ruoxin's hands, covered her lips and smiled, and said mockingly: "Could it be that Her Royal Highness Princess Wan thinks that these inconspicuous and rough side dishes that grow in the mountains are more meaningful than sending a bowl of tea soup to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to relieve the heat?"
When Shangguan Yun heard Bai Qingxue criticize the green vegetables he planted, he was so angry that he immediately puffed out his cheeks, and was about to open his mouth to fight back, but was stopped by Lin Wan gently raising his hand.
I saw Lin Wan smile faintly, not angry at all, nodded, and said, "Thank you Miss Bai Si for reminding me, this princess will send someone to invite His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to Wanxin Hall in a while." Although these rough dishes are inconspicuous, they are extremely rare in the palace, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince should indeed come and taste them. ”
Bai Qingxue was stunned when she heard this, she secretly regretted it in her heart, and she was also secretly frightened, she didn't expect this princess Wan to be so powerful, not only was she not angry with herself, but she fought back to herself so calmly.
"No need, Prince Ben has come uninvited. Ximen Yuqing's relaxed and pleasant voice came from afar.
Lin Wan raised his eyes and saw Ximen Yuqing walking from behind Bai Qingxue in a graceful manner, followed by Xinhe and Jianghai.
Bai Qingxue also turned her head to look, and when she saw that it was indeed Ximen Yuqing, a sweet smile suddenly appeared on her face, and she secretly glanced at Lin Wan, who was dressed very ugly beside her, and couldn't help but feel a little more proud on her face.
However, Bai Qingxue didn't expect that Ximen Yuqing's gentle gaze stayed on Lin Wan's face covered with a scarf, and she didn't even look at her. When he passed by her, he didn't stop at all, walked straight to Lin Wan's side, and naturally took the vegetable basket in the hands of Lin Wan and Jin Ruoxin.
Lin Wan and Jin Ruoxin did not refuse, and transferred the vegetable basket in their hands to Ximen Yuqing's hands like this. And Xinhe and Jiang Hai also watched from afar, and they didn't plan to come forward to help at all.
Ximen Yuqing looked at those green vegetables, hooked his lips and smiled, turned his head to Shangguan Yun and smiled dotingly: "These vegetables grow really well, Yun'er must have spent a lot of thought, right?"
Shangguan Yun saw that Ximen Yuqing completely ignored Bai Qingxue, and suddenly felt very relieved, raised his chin happily, glanced at Bai Qingxue contemptuously, and said proudly: "Of course, this is also indispensable for Sister Qinxin and Sister Wan'er." We go to the vegetable patch every morning to water the vegetables, otherwise, the vegetables would have dried long ago. ”
Ximen Yuqing smiled and nodded, and said, "It seems that I am blessed at noon today, and it is indeed very rare to be able to eat such fresh green vegetables." ”
Lin Wan smiled faintly, didn't say anything, and walked in the direction of Wanxin Palace. Jin Ruoxin, Shangguan Yun, and Ximen Yuqing also followed behind her tacitly, without looking back, and without even looking at Bai Qingxue.