Chapter Eighty-Six: On the Way West
said that Shen Rong followed Xia Ci all the way west that day, and before leaving Beijing, she and Ziyan were in the same carriage. Regarding Ziyan's identity, after gradually deepening the conversation, Shen Rong felt suspicious. However, she has never been able to find a chance to ask. In addition to marrying from Panlong County to Beijing before, this should be her second time going on a long trip. However, the mood this time is completely different from the last time. Last time, she at least had some longing and expectation for the unknown new life. This time, she was only deeply confused about her future fate. I don't know what the road ahead is. Xia Ci was demoted to the northwest, and there was no mansion in the northwest, and everything had to wait until they went to build it themselves. And now the northwest is in chaos, although the previous summer gave a surprise to kill a prince of Xijon and fought a big victory. But Xijon was not seriously injured. On the contrary, because of the crushing defeat, the current lord of Sijon was furious and sent several iron horsemen to plunder and wantonly plunder. Although there are generals in the Northwest Army who take advantage of the aftermath of the previous victory to intercept them, they have no choice but to have an unstable foothold in the army because the crown prince and King Rui, who are now King Chen, are still unstable, and many people are in a wait-and-see posture. Therefore, in several firefights, it was difficult for both sides to know the outcome of the battle. And it is the local people who suffer, of course.
The further west the procession went, the more desolate the scenery became. It is different from the gentle beauty of Panlong County like the smoke and rain in the south of the Yangtze River, and it is also different from the prosperity of Kyoto in the Great Xia Dynasty. Here, it's a real wilderness. The northwestern winds can be described as call signs. Sitting in the warm carriage, listening to the sharp wind outside, Rao is carriage was as warm as spring, and Shen Rong also felt a little frightened. Yes, if Panlong County is a beautiful twenty-eight girl, and the capital is a young man in beautiful clothes, then this is a rough northwest man. In the future, will you spend the rest of your life in such a deserted place? Shen Rong couldn't tell what she was feeling in her heart. Fate is like an elusive hand, which pushes her to the top of life at once, and ruthlessly presses her into the bottom of life all at once. Everything, not subject to her will.
"Princess. This is a specialty of this area, and it is said to ward off the cold. Would you like to drink a little to warm up? Green Stripe brought a cup of mare's milk wine and persuaded Shen Rong to drink it. A pungent smell made her sick. Hurriedly waved his hand: "I can't get used to this taste, you take it down." Seeing her frowning, Green Streak was also very distressed. After so many days of traveling west, the eating habits along the way have changed more and more. At first, Shen Rong was able to accept it, but now she is becoming more and more unbearable. The northwest side is spicy. It is mainly pasta, and there is a lot of meat, and green leafy vegetables are rarely seen. Naturally, the craftsmanship of the production is not comparable to the chefs of the palace in the capital before, so Shen Rong almost tastes every meal at the moment. Seeing this situation, Green Wen felt that it was really not a matter to go on like this, so he asked people if there was anything that could regulate the stomach and intestines, so that Shen Rong could eat more. A subordinate who has lived here for a long time recommended her to give Shen Rong some mare's milk wine, saying that it is mild and nourishing, soothing tendons, and invigorating blood. The effect of strengthening the stomach, and although this wine is sour and spicy, it does not hurt the body at all when you drink it. Green Marin tried to drink it first, and found that it was really good, so he deliberately took what is said to be the best local one and brought it to Shen Rong to taste. Who knows, as soon as she smells this wine, she refuses to drink it. How good is that? Green Streaks felt a little overwhelmed.
"If you can't get used to drinking, drink it! Don't you understand the principle of following the local customs? How much have you eaten after so many days? Do you want to starve yourself to death? This king doesn't agree! It is the voice of summer. How did he come over? What is he doing here? Shen Rong was a little shocked. When did he care about his diet? Hasn't he been accompanied by Ziyan all the way, and he is very free? Since the car left Beijing, she and Ziyan have been separated by him. She rode alone in a carriage. And Xia Ci led the team with Ziyan's car. It's not that it's not sad. But what if it's sad? Didn't you know it yourself from the beginning? It's just, what if you know this truth? She just can't control her sadness and grievances. Since reality can't be changed, let yourself be sad. Let's be wronged. If she even had to control this emotion, what did she mean? Therefore, along the way, she let this emotion rage, not to mention admiring the scenery along the way, and even diet gradually became a problem. At this moment, I see the familiar face of Xia Ci. Hearing his fierce words, Shen Rong only felt that her nose was sore, and she couldn't control her tears. She sobbed for a long time, then wiped away her tears, and tried to make a nonchalant look and said, "Why is the prince free to come over today?" When I was still a prince, I had forgotten about me! Xia Ci looked at her pretending to be strong like this, and couldn't help but laugh to herself. This beautiful daughter-in-law's temper is really not small. Should jealousy be so obvious? Along the way, what did he not pay attention to in her diet and daily life? It's as if they've never seen each other in eight lifetimes. However, since she wants to play petty, then he will play with her and see if she dares next time!
So, he deliberately calmed his face and said to Shen Rong: "What? Don't you want the king's care? But don't forget, you are the princess that this king is marrying. It stands to reason that along the way, you should have been responsible for taking care of the king's diet and daily life. Ziyan did everything you should have done, don't you say thank you, but do you still want to take Qiao? Now the king wants you to be in charge of the king's diet and daily life, and you are the way you are, have you done it? I think you're about to lose your way, right? Where else do you get the spirit to take care of me? Shen Rong was dumbfounded by him. He's right, it stands to reason that she's in charge of the food and living that the summer gives. But along the way, aren't all the people cooking? She thought it had been arranged by Xia Ci a long time ago. Is it actually purple smoke? What is the origin of the purple smoke? No, wait, is he saying she can't even walk? How could she be so vulnerable? She's not Shen Fang! It's just that she was about to stand up, but she found that she hadn't gotten out of the car for many days, and her legs and feet were numb. Looking at Shen Rong's anxious expression, Xia Ci said again: "If you have the ability, you drink this bowl of wine first." This wine is a specialty here, and you will have to deal with it every day in the future. If you really can't drink it, it's okay, at most I will ask you to send you back to the capital, and you can recuperate in the capital! Shen Rong was angry, and snatched the wine from Green's hand: "Drink it!" What's the big deal! She straightened her neck and poured it down, and a sour and spicy taste rushed to her throat, and suddenly, she choked and coughed. And the summer give, I don't know if it's annoyance. was still holding back his laughter, and his face turned red. There was only green vein, and he was so anxious that he jumped to the side: "Princess, it's not like this." This wine is spicy. You take a small sip first, take it slowly, and then drink it slowly. She didn't finish her words, and hurriedly stepped forward to beat Shen Rong's back, and she was relieved. Shen Rong coughed for a long time before stopping. But. After drinking the wine, I really felt warm and comfortable in my stomach. Looking at Xia Ci again, he still looked cold: "Since you can drink it, then you have to cheer up next!" I'm waiting to see how you perform! With that, he turned and walked away.
Only then did Shen Rong settle down to savor the words that Xia Ci came to say. Thinking about it carefully, what Xia Ci said is not unreasonable. When I left Beijing, wasn't that Cuiping crying because she didn't take her with her? I was secretly glad that I finally had the position of a concubine. So you can go with the summer. Along the way, he first competed with Ziyan for intelligence and knowledge, and then sadly snubbed himself in the summer. And the summer that should be the most important thing is given to her, but she ignores it, isn't she sacrificing her roots? Moreover, today, Xia Ci will actually appear in front of him, and he seems to know everything about his diet and daily life. In other words, he's always cared about himself, hasn't he? When thinking like this, Shen Rong felt that her whole spirit was much better. Next. She heard her stomach rumble, this is, hungry? She hurriedly instructed Greenvein: "Go, bring me something to eat." For the first time, Greenvein took the initiative to see what she wanted to eat. Immediately he went to the head of the head.
Looking at Xia Ci's relieved expression, Ziyan had an indescribable loss. However, she knew her identity and what she had to do, so after a moment of loss, she smiled and teased Xia Ci: "Now you are relieved?" It's only been a few days. Your virtuous princess doesn't think about it like this. If you don't go over to comfort her, I don't think she will be able to survive Xijing City. I never thought that Uncle Xia, who has always prided himself on being romantic, would also have such a dedicated time. Xia Ci said with a straight face: "Since I married her, I will naturally be devoted to her." From beginning to end, my princess has been and will only be her. Explain to the people around you, but don't do anything, otherwise I am absolutely sure that they will regret that there is no regret medicine in this world! Ziyan raised his eyebrows when he heard this, and said, "Since you say this now, how can Cui Ping be counted?" What's going on with her position as a side concubine? Xia Ci heard her mention Cuiping, and couldn't help but sigh: "Can you not mention her?" The mention of her makes me uncomfortable. For so many years, I have always regarded her as the closest person except my father and mother, and I have entrusted everything to her, and I have never hidden anything from her. treats her as her own sister, but she is good, she can actually drug me personally, or that kind of medicine! You say I actually married my own sister? What face do you make me show? Now in this situation, in addition to giving her the position of a side concubine and raising her in the palace, do you think I have any good way? Ziyan was speechless.
After a long time, she suddenly blushed blushing boldly, and asked in a low voice, "Then for so long, have you always regarded me as your sister?" Xia Ci tugged at his ears and deliberately shook his head and said, "What did you say?" I can't hear clearly. Ziyan was a little annoyed, stomped his foot, shook the horsewhip in his hand, and struck the horse hard, and said coquettishly: "I didn't say anything!" And he urged the horse to go away. Xia Ci looked at her back and shook her head slightly, and laughed in a low voice: "Why didn't you find that she looked most like you when she smiled?" ”
The sun sets over the long river, and under the afterglow of the sunset, the figure standing alone in the autumn wind is a little bleak. "Princess, let's go back to camp! It's not too early, it's too far away from the guards to be safe. His subordinates received a report that the Great Khan had noticed the news of the princess's return to China, and it was said that he had sent several people to intercept the princess. The princess is still careful. The guards standing beside Princess Ziyan saw that she had been out for a long time, but she still had no intention of going back, so she couldn't help but step forward to persuade her. Ziyan's face was a little confused, and the pale yellow halo of the setting sun reflected on her body, showing a faint light, showing that she was as beautiful as jade. When the guard saw her thrilling beauty, he didn't dare to look at her anymore. Such a beautiful princess, the prince of Daxia was indifferent, and he only had his delicate princess in his eyes. If so, if the princess is removed, will the princess be happier? Looking at Princess Ziyan's lonely expression, the guard secretly clenched his fists.
Shen Rong's mental state has been much better since that summer came. Or it can be said that Xia Ci's words succeeded in arousing her fighting spirit. Isn't it just a purple smoke? She's still a serious princess! When she was at home, as the daughter of a concubine, she never lost her fighting spirit, and now she is justified, why should she give her husband to others? With this in mind, she no longer stayed in the carriage as she had been because she didn't want to see the affection of Xia Ci and Purple Smoke riding together. From time to time, she would also work with the green veins to drill out of the carriage to breathe. In terms of diet, although she was still not used to it, she began to use her brains and tried to make an improved version of Central Plains food. Although there are few successes and many failures, the fun of this long-distance trip still dispelled the lengthiness and dullness of the journey a lot, and Shen Rong was in the mood to appreciate the customs of the northwest at this moment. And the endless grassland, undulating plateau and extraordinarily distant sky all made her sigh at the miracle of creation. And the nomadic herdsmen who passed through also attracted her attention, and their peculiar customs and different languages, interesting dances, and beautiful and loud singing voices aroused her strong interest. Because she was so curious, she even gave her a servant woman who knew a foreign language in the summer, so that she could communicate with the herdsmen who passed by. Seeing that Shen Rong had recovered her spirits, Xia Ci naturally agreed to her request very happily. (To be continued.) )
PS: Shen Rong's westward journey is hard, I hope you will support!