Bidding farewell to Li Jiaoyun's mother and daughter, Chu Xue called Ruyue in the room.

"You say, could Concubine Li's difficult birth also be victimized?" She asked Ruyue.

Ruyue shook her head, "There are many factors involved in women's childbirth, and I am afraid that only the Wen Po at that time knows the specific situation, and this slave and maid can't say for sure." ”

Ruyue is about the same age as her, even if she knows some medical skills, she is still a girl, how can she understand such things as childbirth, she knows that she is asking abruptly, so she has to smile.

Suddenly thinking of Song Ning, she asked again, "In your opinion, can Ning Ning's body be well adjusted?" Children have to take bitter medicine all day long, which is really pitiful. ”

Ruyue thought for a while, "If you start with the symptoms, it should get better if you take your time, but right now, the slave doesn't know Miss Ning's body, so she can't judge it yet." ”

She nodded, "It is said that Ning Ning is a girl, so she shouldn't be able to get in the way of that, and if Liao Zhong has a good way, he won't hide it." ”

Just mentioned the bitter medicine, Ruyue smiled, "Miss, don't worry about others, your medicine is also good, the slave will serve it." With that, he went to the kitchenette.

Chu Xue frowned, although she can't eat sweet, she doesn't like to endure hardship! On top of this, she is really not as brave as Xiao Song Ning.

Ruyue brought the medicine in, she stared at the ebony medicine in the bowl for a long time, and just after she drank it sadly, she suddenly heard the news outside the door, Xia Wanyin came.

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

Xia Wanyin, who was dressed in a red brocade robe, walked in slowly, and saw Chu Xue with a smile on her face, her eyes seemed to stagnate, but before Chu Xue could see clearly, she had already leaned over and saluted, "Concubine to Mrs. Hello." ”

"Sister Xia, please get up." Chu Xue smiled kindly.

She is the youngest female dependent in this mansion, and it is not abrupt to politely call Xia Wanyin, who is four years older than her, a sister.

"You may be seated."

After Xia Wanyin finished saluting, she politely gave up her seat and motioned for the maid to serve tea.

Without waiting for her to say anything more, Xia Wanyin, who had just sat down, took the initiative to speak, "I heard that Madame is ill this morning, so the concubine came to visit, Madame is better?" ”

The voice of the woman in front of her is tactful and clear, as her name suggests, but her beautiful face hides her tiredness, as if she didn't sleep well last night?

There was a chill in her heart, and she still smiled on her face, "Today is much stronger than yesterday, thank you sister for your concern." ”

While the other party nodded, she said again: "Sister's face doesn't seem to be very good, is she also unwell?" ”

Xia Wanyin was surprised, and hurriedly shook her head, "No, the concubine is not uncomfortable, probably, I probably didn't sleep well last night, so my face looks a little bad." ”

Before the words came out, she hurriedly clarified again, and said with a stiff smile: "Ah, the concubine has a thrush in her room, and she has been noisy for some reason last night, so she didn't sleep well." ”

Seeing Xia Wanyin's series of explanations, it was self-evident that she was in a hurry in her heart, Chu Xue smiled and said politely: "Sister drink tea, this is what I brought from the capital, you can try it quickly." ”

As he spoke, he picked up the decoction that had just been put aside, and drank it all in front of the visitors.

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

Ruyue stepped forward to take the medicine bowl in her hand, and then handed over a glass of water, which made her feel a lot better. She looked at Xia Wanyin, who never dared to look directly at her, and said, "Let my sister laugh, I took too much bitter medicine when I was a child, and now I am still terrified, but I am not as brave as Ning Ning." Speaking of which, I was also careless, I am such a big person, and I will get sick from my mouth......" She handed the water cup to Ruyue on the side, and continued: "But I heard that one of the kitchen workers who was harmed lost his life, what a sin!" ”

Xia Wanyin's body trembled slightly, and she lowered her head and said, "Madame will take the medicine on time, and she will definitely recover...... As for the rest, it's all self-inflicted, and you can rest assured. ”

There was a slight frown between her eyebrows, this was the second time she had heard the word "blame for herself" today, and this time she heard it from the mouth of the woman in front of her who was pretending to be innocent, which made her feel very uncomfortable.

Seeing that she didn't say anything more, the visit also achieved its purpose, and after sitting for a while, Xia Wanyin got up and said goodbye, "Please have a good rest, Madame, don't bother the concubine first, and leave." ”

She smiled and nodded, and watched the people come out of her yard.

Seeing that gorgeous figure disappear, she really felt sad for the woman for a moment, with that look, if she was committed to an ordinary man, she might be able to have a stable and smooth life, but instead, she married Song Chen.

I was lucky enough to escape Xu Jinhe's poisonous hands this time, but Xia Wanyin probably didn't, otherwise, why hasn't she conceived a child after three years?

Xia Wanyin, who looked tired, returned to her Purple Peony Garden.

As soon as she entered the room, the waiting maid Miaorui hurriedly closed the door and asked softly, "Sister, over there in Wantang Garden...... Can you perceive it? ”

She shook her head tiredly.

Another maid, Su Qian, who went with her just now, answered for her, "There shouldn't be, just now that Mrs. Xue is still very polite to her sister, if she notices, it will definitely not be like that." ”

Xia Wanyin didn't say anything, but Miaorui nodded, "That's right!" Besides, everyone is dead, and even the prince hasn't found out anything, this matter should be over, sister, you can also be relieved, I didn't sleep much all night last night, and my face is not good-looking. ”

Xia Wanyin sighed, closed her eyes and rubbed the corners of her forehead, Su Qian saw this and hurriedly stepped forward, replaced the master, and served gently.

Not only last night, since she heard that King Heng hurriedly went to Wantang Garden yesterday afternoon, she began to panic, and as soon as she heard that the prince had been sent to investigate, it was even more difficult to sleep and eat, because she couldn't sleep all night, and she looked tired today.

The two maids have followed her since they were in Linglong Fang, as the top brand of Yanzhou's number one song and dance workshop that year, it is not difficult to have two henchmen, and it is precisely because of the good looks and innocent body of Yanzhou, who was famous in Yanzhou, that Xia Wanyin was able to enter the Hengwang Mansion smoothly and became Song Chen's concubine.

Although she is only a concubine, and her background is even far inferior to Concubine Li, she is not discouraged, because since then, she is the youngest and most beautiful woman in Hengwang's Mansion, and naturally she is also the one with the most sleepers, although there are only six or seven nights a month, but it is really too strong for the other two female dependents.

With the favor at that time, she thought that she would give birth to a child for King Heng sooner or later, and there was always a vacant position of side concubine in the mansion, as long as a boy was born, King Heng would probably give her that seat.

But she was wrong, for three years, she never conceived a child, and what's worse was that because Song Ning was too weak to go out, King Heng left her to accompany Concubine Li, and not long after King Heng went to the capital, the house received a letter saying that there was another concubine, and this concubine from the capital, the status of her mother's family is still very high, and even Concubine Li's maiden family is far from being compared to the prefect of a state.

She once imagined that this high-born side concubine should probably be similar to Princess Xu, only a noble background, but no outstanding appearance, she herself is still the most beautiful in the palace, and when King Heng comes back, she will still favor her the most.

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

Seeing that her advantages were all covered up, Xia Wanyin was extremely unwilling, and the love affair with other women in the former hook bar was suddenly pulled out, and the former Oiran was not done in vain! Since Chu Xue is more beautiful than herself, then find a way to make her not beautiful!

Isn't she dissatisfied with Peach Blossom, then let her have a rash and see how King Heng still spoils her!

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

So Xia Wanyin panicked, but fortunately, the method of taking the money was neat and simple, so that the little cook could no longer speak, so this matter was covered.

Now, she can finally slow down, but fortunately, Chu Xue is a newcomer, and she has no power and support in this palace.

Let's wait for this wave to calm down, and then think about it in the long run.

But Xia Wanyin is still wrong, Chu Xue is not without support, her biggest reliance is Song Chen.

It's winter, the days are getting shorter, and the lights need to be lit up early.

When the time was coming to an end, Song Chen returned from the night, and when he saw his plain-clothed beauty waiting for him at the door, warmth suddenly rose in his heart.

"Lord Wang, you're back." Chu Xue smiled lightly and was about to salute, but Song Chen grabbed her, and her voice was as gentle as her heart at this time, "Are you feeling better today?" It's cold outside, come inside. ”

Chu Xue nodded, "The concubine is much better, and the prince is also busy today, right?" As he spoke, he untied his thick robe.

He stroked her forehead and made sure that her body temperature was normal before answering her words, "Busy, it's been a busy day, is the meal ready?" ”

"Hmm." Chu Xue smiled and nodded, and hurriedly motioned for the maid to set up the meal.

In just a few moments, the hot meals were all on the table, and the two sat down arm-in-arm.

Song Chen glanced at the table roughly, in a good mood, "Well, today's dish looks good." ”

Chu Xue smiled and handed him chopsticks, "Yes, the concubine is still taking medicine, so she can only eat some light, but Ruyue specially prepared some for you." Oh, for example, this sauce beef, Yue'er knows that you love beef, so she deliberately started preparing early, and simmered it in a casserole for a long time, and the concubine smelled greedy, you should taste it. As he spoke, he took a slice for him.

As soon as he entered, Song Chen immediately praised, "It's really good, I can't see that Ruyue can have such good craftsmanship at a young age, it seems that this king is also going to change the spoon in the dining room, what about Ruyue people, this king wants to reward her well!" ”

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

Chu Xue called Ruyue with a smile, "Yue'er, the prince wants to reward you, why don't you come over quickly?" ”

Ruyue immediately stood at the table.

Compared with Yanling, Ruyue is quieter, and she doesn't talk much on weekdays, but at this moment she also joked with a smile: "The slave and maid thank the prince for his praise, but if the prince wants to be rewarded, he should reward our wife." Tonight's dishes are all made according to the requirements of the lady, this morning when the slave maid went to the dining room to pick up the dishes, the lady ordered us to inquire about the dishes of the prince's lunch, in order to avoid repetition and then carefully arranged the dishes for the evening, the lady's intentions to the prince, the slave and the maid can not compare. ”

As soon as these words came out, Song Chen looked sideways at Chu Xue and said gently: "It's really rare for you to have such intentions." ”

Chu Xue smiled gently and looked back, "Serving the prince is a concubine's business, the prince has worked hard outside for a day, and he protects the concubine like this, and the concubine naturally has to be more considerate and considerate of you!" As he spoke, he picked up a few more dishes for him, "Lord Wang, use it quickly, or it will be cold later." ”

He shook her soft hand lightly and sighed: "Fortunately, I met you in Chu Mansion that day, otherwise how could this king be so gentle and considerate?" ”

Her eyes were like water, and she said seriously: "Why doesn't the prince treat his concubine as a concubine?" The concubine is also grateful to God for meeting the prince. ”

Because of each other's true feelings, the dinner on this day was warm. Song Chen originally planned to accompany her while reading the case file like last night, but when he came to the bookcase, he caught a glimpse of the Jiaowei qin she had placed during the day, so he suddenly became interested, "I've been in the house for so long and I've never heard you play the qin, so I simply don't work today, I don't know if the beauty is willing to stroke a few tunes for this king?" ”

She smiled brightly and slyly and politely, "The concubine is as sweet as a concubine." ”

So a moment later, the room sounded a quiet and long piano sound, as slow as flowing water, soft as a spring breeze.

The beauty fingers flow, starting from "Flat Sand and Falling Geese" to "Plum Blossom Three Alleys", during which there are quiet such as "Youlan", chic such as "Wine Mania", and turbulent like "Guangling San", and when the sound of the piano falls, the tranquil concentration of the beauty in front of him has been engraved into Song Chen's heart.

The room was quiet for a long time, looking at the person in front of him who was staring at him silently, Chu Xue tried to call softly, "Lord Wang? ”

Leaning on the couch, he came back to his senses and sighed, "Today I learned that your piano sound is so beautiful, ...... What am I missing? ”

Her eyes were soft, "In the past, the prince was always busy, and he didn't even have much time to rest, how could he have the leisure to listen to the concubine and play the piano?" If you like it, the concubine will often play it to you in the future. ”

Since marrying into the mansion, Chu Xue really rarely sees Song Chen when he has leisure, whether it is in the capital or Yanzhou, although he will accompany her most of the night, he almost always goes out early and returns late during the day. He is a diligent prince, otherwise the prosperity of Yanzhou and the letter of his father will come?

Seeing him sit upright and open his hands, she understood, smiled lightly, got up in front of the piano and sat on his lap. He hugged the beauty and said softly, "Who did you learn such good piano skills?" ”

She was heartbroken, since she was three years old, her mother locked her in the house all day to teach the etiquette rules of piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, her teacher was naturally her mother, but of course she couldn't tell the truth, so she only vaguely said: "The concubine has an aunt, who was a talented girl, when she was young, the concubine studied with her for a while, and later, something happened to her family...... The concubines are all self-taught. ”

Chu Xue only has one aunt, of course Song Chen knows who it is, and the former General Yue Lan has long been a taboo in the current imperial court, so he didn't answer again, only stroked her hand, 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 said no more.

But his heart was in a daze.

Will there come a day when you can help me get revenge?