As Liu Ru expected, in the next period of time, people from all walks of life in the south will continue to flock to Haicheng like carp crossing the river.

All kinds of celebrities, talents, and courtesans not only make Haicheng more and more lively, but also bring countless halos and cultural atmosphere to Haicheng.

For a time, Haicheng Hotel was full almost every day, and the surrounding inns and 'homestays' were also very popular, and there were famous poems and sentences from various occasions.

Liu Ru's state of mind at this time is no longer the same as before.

Although she occasionally attends some prosperous occasions, more often, she gets together with Gu Hengbo, Kou Baimen, Chen Yuanyuan and other women, staying in Xu Changqing's back house, in addition to enjoying the warmth of this family, she also begins to integrate into them, watching and even participating in various performances of the 'troupe'.

And as she got to know more and more about the Xu family, she finally understood why Xu Changqing was so old and self-made, but he was able to mix such an amazing foundation......

None of them.

The nine-character mantra of Li Shanchang, the sage of the Ming Dynasty, can be summed up: "Build a high wall, accumulate grain, and slowly become the king!" ”

If it weren't for the in-depth study, who would have thought that these delicate female dependents in the back house of the Xu family, even the most ordinary concubines, like the nickname 'Hot Bar', would have a net worth of tens of thousands, or even hundreds of thousands of taels of silver.

Put it in Jiangnan, or even anywhere in Daming, this is simply incredible.

Aren't these concubines all playthings......

As for Li Youwei, Wu Sanmei, Chu Xue, and Gu Hengbo, the depth of wealth and heritage is something she can't imagine......

The only pity is that Xu Changqing has been obviously too busy this time, and she has not seen anyone for a few days, and she has always wanted to have a good exchange with Xu Changqing, not only the troupe, but also some of her views on things in Jiangnan, but she has never been able to meet Xu Changqing.

It's already the middle of May, and the weather is gradually starting to heat up, and the cicadas are chirping non-stop in the deep and elegant yard.

At noon that day, Liu Ru was about to take a nap to recuperate, and in the evening, he and Gu Hengbo went to the 3,000th Corps in Haicheng to comfort the officers and soldiers.

Liu Ru already understood very well at this time that the work of the army was the top priority of Haicheng, and it was the most core thing, Xu Changqing was very likely to show up, and this was also the best opportunity for Xu Changqing's back house to 'compete for beauty'.

This is definitely much more powerful than the glamorous and glamorous of those literati occasions.

These officers and soldiers are the most powerful force in Haicheng.

It was the first time for Liu Ru to be allowed to participate in such a big scene, and Liu Ru was also very excited.

Although the relationship with Xu Changqing is still not bright, she has already begun to converge towards Xu Changqing, regardless of her body and mind, and tonight, even if she can't dominate the crowd, she must show her face in front of many sons and daughters to let them know their existence.

But as soon as she lay down, she heard Xu Xin's cheerful laughter outside, and hurriedly went to the window to take a look.

This made Liu Ru can't help but show a happy smile from the inside out.

When will she have such a beautiful and lovely daughter......

But she was just about to go back and lie down, when she suddenly found that something was wrong with Gu Hengbo, who was chasing after her, and her face was not very good, and she retched to the side, and a maid hurriedly went over to support her.

Liu Ru couldn't sit still.

As the old saying goes, "Don't forget the people who dig wells." ”

If it weren't for Gu Hengbo's guidance and support, Liu Ru would know very well that according to Xu Changqing's sullen temperament, she would never have a chance.

Hurriedly dressed and ran out to see how Gu Hengbo was doing.

Gu Hengbo was already better at this time, and shook his head with a smile: "It's okay." Maybe I had a little cold last night, and I've already gone to the doctor. ”

Seeing Gu Hengbo's face soften, Liu Ru put his mind at ease and said with a smile: "Sister Mei, I'll help you rest for a while." It just so happened that someone brought me some pre-rain Longjing yesterday, and we haven't sat down for a while to drink tea for a long time. ”

Gu Hengbo smiled: "It's okay." ”

I was busy and asked a few maids to take care of Xu Xin.

Soon, Liu Ru took the tea leaves, came to the balcony on Gu Hengbo's side, and made tea while laughing.

The two talked and talked about body maintenance, Gu Hengbo thought for a while and said, "If so, it will take some time for you to marry that great talent, right?" Why hasn't there been any movement? Have you taken care of yourself? ”

As soon as Gu Hengbo mentioned this, Liu Ru's pretty face darkened.

She did have a good relationship with Lao Qian before, and until now she can be regarded as respectful, but after really living in Xu Changqing's back house, she realized that Lao Qian just treated her as a beautiful toy and trophy.

Shook his head with a wry smile and said, "I haven't paid much attention to it, but I just drink tea and listen to music on weekdays." ”

Of course, Gu Hengbo understood Liu Ru's bitterness, and said with a smile: "It's just right, most of our current doctors in Haicheng are imperial doctors, wait for them to come over, let them help you take a good look and recuperate." Women, you still have to be down-to-earth. ”

Liu Ru wanted to refuse, but after thinking about it for a while, he still agreed.

finally had this kind of opportunity, what was she polite? Anyway, Xu Changqing's house has money, even if she eats and drinks better, she can't eat him.

After a while, the doctor came, and it was the imperial doctor Mr. Zhang.

After Mr. Zhang briefly checked Gu Hengbo's pulse, he hurriedly bowed his hand respectfully: "Congratulations to the fourth lady, congratulations to the fourth lady, this is a great joy, this is a happy pulse." ”

"Huh?"

Not only Gu Hengbo was stunned, but he exhaled shyly and excitedly, but Liu Ru was also shocked here, and he couldn't stop envy.

She already knew that Haicheng was very strong in fertility now, and I heard that Xu Changqing invented something called 'forceps', as long as she came step by step, there would generally be no problems.

"Sister Mei, congratulations."

After Old Man Zhang carefully instructed Gu Hengbo some precautions, Liu Ru tasted it but sincerely sent his blessings to Gu Hengbo.

Gu Hengbo's mood was also extremely bright, and he said with a smile: "Master Zhang, it just so happens that you are here, my sister has been a little unwell, can you please help her take a look?" ”

"Hey, Fourth Lady, you are too polite, it is an honor for the old man to serve you."

As Old Man Zhang began to check Liu Ruyi's pulse, Liu Ruyi's heart couldn't help but mention it to his throat.

After so many years of wandering life, her body, should, there really be no problems, right? If you really can't have children, then ......

Liu Ru couldn't imagine that kind of result for a while.

If it was before, maybe she could still grit her teeth and persevere, but now, after truly experiencing the warmth of home......

Especially as Old Man Zhang's face became more and more solemn, Liu Ruye's heart gradually sank to the bottom.

Gu Hengbo was also frightened.

Liu Ru is already fateful, if there is really a problem with his body, then, God is really a little favoritism......

After a while, Old Man Zhang said: "Fourth lady, this girl, this girl does have some problems with her body, and Gong Han is very serious. If you don't take care of it well, you may have big problems in the future. Now, careful care can solve the problem, but ...... Need some very precious herbs......"

As soon as he heard that he could recuperate, Gu Hengbo put his mind at ease, held Liu Ruye's hand and said with a smile: "Master Zhang, please give me a prescription." ”

Liu Ru was also slightly relaxed, but she still looked at Old Man Zhang very nervously.

Old Man Zhang smiled a little bitterly: "Fourth lady, there is no problem with the recipe, but if you want to achieve the best effect, you need Cordyceps as a medicine, and you need the best sea cucumber produced in Changsheng Island in southern Liaoning as the main medicine, and the old ginseng that is more than 100 years old to flavor it......"

Old Man Zhang said seven or eight kinds of expensive medicinal materials one after another, not only Liu Ru was a little stupid, but even Gu Hengbo's pretty face became solemn.

Because of the fragmentation of the Ming Dynasty at this time, some of the medicines in it were not available with money at all.

For example, Cordyceps, this is a treasure from the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, but at this time, the passages in that area have been controlled by Zhang Xianzhong, and you can't get it if you have money.

Another example is the sea cucumber on Changsheng Island.

Ordinary sea cucumbers can be obtained on the periphery, but if they are good, it will take a lot of effort.

It's not that it can't be done, but Xu Changqing must speak.

Another example is some precious medicinal materials from the south and even the South Seas, which Xu Changqing can't do.

Because only Xu Changqing can have this kind of strength and face.

"Master Zhang, just can't you change the way...... Is it okay for me to overpay you three times the fee? ”

Gu Hengbo thought about it for a while, but he didn't want to give up.

Liu Ru is tears kept rolling in her beautiful eyes, and she suddenly found that Gu Hengbo treated her much better than she imagined......

Old Man Zhang smiled bitterly: "Fourth lady, it's not that the old man is unwilling to prescribe other prescriptions for you, it's just that it's just this girl's body...... I have been sick for a long time, and if I don't use good medicine, I'm afraid I will ...... in the future."

"Sister Mei, forget it, I, I may be this fate......"

Seeing Gu Hengbo and Old Man Zhang embarrassed, Liu Ru held back her tears and held Gu Hengbo's hand with a smile.

She had basically given up on treatment by this time.

Even if Xu Changqing can do it, she also has some capital that Xu Changqing can do at this time. However, would Xu Changqing really spend such a big price for a woman like her who was not even a concubine?

Just like some of the things Xu Changqing talked to her about before...... She didn't want to test her humanity anymore......

Gu Hengbo sent Old Man Zhang away and said comfortingly: "If so, don't worry too much, Changqing is still very talkative, I'll tell him about this matter again." You're still young, don't do it yourself. The matter of silver, my sister will find a way......"

"Sister Mei, woo woo woo ......"

Liu Ru originally wanted to hold on, but when she thought of the tragic scene she was very likely to face in the future, she couldn't hold it anymore, threw herself into Gu Hengbo's arms, and cried.

"Sir."

"Old man......"

At this time, the respectful voices of the maids and daughters suddenly came from outside the door.

Liu Ru was suddenly clever.

Gu Hengbo smiled: "Say Cao Cao, Cao Cao arrives." If so, don't worry, everything will be fine. ”

"Stinky girl, do you miss your father? Come, call Daddy. ”

"Babbling babbling ......"

However, Xu Changqing entered the courtyard, but did not come to this side, but ran directly over and picked up his beloved daughter.

Xu Xin was also very happy to see Xu Changqing, her cute little face had been pasted on Xu Changqing's face, babbling and laughing.

Xu Changqing couldn't help but be even happier, and directly lifted Xu Xin high above his head.

Seeing that the father and son were so close, Gu Hengbo was relieved and couldn't help worrying at the same time, and hurriedly said: "Changqing, don't play such a scary game with her, be careful of falling." ”

said, but walked over quickly, and said Liu Ruyi's things in a low voice.

"Huh?"

Xu Changqing's brows suddenly furrowed, and he looked at Liu Rus.

In fact, Xu Changqing had discovered some of Liu Ruye's problems before, for example, her hands and waist were a little colder than ordinary people.

Originally, Xu Changqing didn't take it seriously, but he didn't expect the problem to be so serious.

Looking at Xu Changqing, Liu Ru is tears couldn't be stopped anymore, and she was silently bubbling into a river, but she didn't want to show her relationship with Xu Changqing in front of Gu Hengbo.

Xu Changqing suddenly smiled: "It's a trivial matter, don't be surprised." Sister Mei, I'll arrange for someone to buy medicine later. Isn't it Cordyceps, Zhang Xianzhong dares not to give me face, and he will be smoked with a big mouth! ”

"Forehead ......"

The two women, one in front of the other and one behind, were speechless.

It may seem like a big thing to them, but to the man in front of them, it's just a sentence......