Zhou Youchen seemed to be deliberately "estranged" from Meng Xilan, which not only made rumors spread, but also made the Meng family feel a little uneasy. After all, Zhou Youchen's sole favor for Meng Xilan is the biggest talisman of the Meng family.

Therefore, Qiao Huiyun, as a junior in the family, naturally came to the palace to visit Meng Xilan with the worries of the elders.

She had a round belly and struggled to walk. The doctor said she would give birth in the middle of next month.

Meng Xilan looked at her very distressed, and said, "Sister-in-law, why is this so painful? With such a heavy body in tow, why do you still come to see me? ”

Qiao Huiyun held the palace maid's hand and slowly sat down. "I'm out of the way. The doctor said that I always sit badly, and it is better for the child to go out and walk around more. ”

Because it is the second child, she is not so worried in her heart.

In Qiao Huiyun's eyes, Meng Xilan was indeed a little worried, and her wrist was ......

When Meng Xilan raised her hand to pick up the tea bowl, she accidentally revealed the bruises on her wrists, and Qiao Huiyun was shocked.

Her hand holding the tea bowl trembled slightly, making a crisp sound.

Meng Xilan met her gaze and found that she was panicked for a moment, so she said, "Sister-in-law, don't be afraid, this is just an accident." ”

Such a bruise, anyone who sees it will be misunderstood.

Seeing that she took the initiative to mention the matter, Qiao Huiyun immediately put down the tea bowl and said, "Niangniang, we are all a family, if there is anything, you must tell me." ”

Meng Xilan sighed deeply: "I'm really good, and I'm fine." ”

The most important person now is Zhou Youchen, not her.

Qiao Huiyun still couldn't help but ask, "How did the injury on the mother's wrist come about?" ”

"Accident!" Meng Xilan reiterated again.

Regarding Zhou Youchen's nightmare, she won't tell anyone, and she can't tell anyone to know.

Qiao Huiyun's eyes flashed slightly when she heard this, and she just nodded.

If she didn't want to say it, it would be futile for her to ask again.

"Sister-in-law, go back and reassure the elders that the relationship between me and the emperor has not changed. We were all right......"

Temporary difficulties, she was determined to overcome. Now is not the time for the family to worry.

Seeing her firm, Qiao Huiyun knew that she hadn't lied to her, and she was slightly relieved.

After she left, Zhulu came in and replied: "Niangniang, the ginseng chicken soup is ready." ”

Meng Xilan nodded slightly: "Warm it up with the stove, I will personally send it to the emperor to raise the heart." ”

In order to avoid her, Zhou Youchen hadn't seen her for three whole days.

Meng Xilan originally thought that he wouldn't be able to hold out for a few days, but who knows, he seemed to have made up his mind to lock himself up in the Heart Cultivation Palace. Moreover, every day he almost disappeared from anyone except the court.

Gao Fuli followed Zhou Youchen's side, knowing his every move the most, and would come over on time every day to report to Meng Xilan.

"Niangniang, the emperor only had breakfast today, and then he had no appetite. Moreover, the emperor didn't sleep well last night......"

When Meng Xilan heard these words, the worry in her heart deepened.

He couldn't sleep well at night, and now he doesn't even have an appetite, and going on like this will only make his body worse!

In the evening, Meng Xilan personally brought Zhulu and Zhuqing to the outside of the Heart Cultivation Hall and asked to see Zhou Youchen.

Zhou Youchen was frowning inside and looking at the fold,

Hearing Gao Fu's announcement, his eyebrows moved slightly, and he just said in a deep voice: "I am very busy, you are so good to send the concubine back to the palace to rest." ”

Gao Fuli lowered his head and went out to pass the word, and after a while, he came in with an embarrassed face and said: "Your Majesty, Niangniang refuses to leave, Niangniang said that she has to see the emperor today, and she can't ......."

Zhou Youchen snapped the fold in his hand, glared at Gao Fuli, and reprimanded softly: "Why can't you even do this little errand?" Aren't you the old man in front of your mother? What a rubbish! ”

Gao Fuli immediately knelt on the ground when he heard this: "The emperor is angry, the slave should die!" ”

Zhou Youchen said coldly: "If you can't persuade the concubine to return today, I will immediately cut off your head." ”

He is not usually such a moody person, but he has been doing a lot lately, and he has not rested well, so it is inevitable that he will be a little short-tempered.

"Your Majesty, Niangniang is also worried about you." Gao Fuli didn't dare to say much, only said: "Niangniang said, if the emperor doesn't see her, she won't go back." ”

Zhou Youchen tightened his brows, looking embarrassed.

When he was hesitating, someone outside came to spread the word again: "Your Majesty, the queen mother is here." ”

At this time, Song Wenxiu and Meng Xilan were standing face to face, Song Wenxiu looked at Meng Xilan's face, and said with a slight smile: "Concubine, I heard that the emperor doesn't like to eat the food in the imperial dining room these two days, so he specially prepared some snacks from his hometown." Concubine, I don't know if Niangniang will also come...... It's the concubine who is abrupt. ”

I heard that there was a stalemate between them, so she came.

Meng Xilan saw that she had a little tentative smile on her face, so she nodded and said, "The queen really has a heart." ”

"The concubine won't come, isn't it?" Song Wenxiu asked deliberately.

Meng Xilan smiled slightly, shook her head and said, "No, maybe it's the wrong time for the mourning family." ”

Suddenly, Gao Fuli came out of it with his head down, he first looked at Meng Xilan, and then hurriedly lowered his head and said, "Queen Mother, the emperor invites you to come in and speak." ”

As soon as these words came out, everyone was stunned.

Zhulu stared at Gao Fuli and gave him a look.

What does the emperor mean by this? Is it to embarrass the master in front of the queen mother?

Song Wenxiu also never expected that she actually "won" Meng Xilan when she was a little uneasy and a little excited, she turned her head to look at Meng Xilan, and saw that her expression was not the slightest displeasure, so she bent her knees slightly and said: "Then the concubine will go first." ”

Meng Xilan nodded with a smile: "Go, don't forget to say hello to the emperor for the mourning family." By the way, ......" She deliberately lengthened the tail note and motioned to Zhulu to send the ginseng soup: "Give this to the emperor and let him drink it while it's hot." ”

Song Wenxiu was slightly surprised when she heard this, and hurriedly ordered the palace maid to take it, looking at Meng Xilan and nodding.

At this point, it seems redundant to say anything.

Zhulu glanced at her master cautiously, for fear that she would feel unhappy. Unexpectedly, the master just stretched out his hand and said lightly: "Let's go, let's go back." ”

Zhulu was puzzled and said: "Niangniang, don't you wait for the emperor to ......"

Maybe after the queen leaves, the emperor will change his mind.

Meng Xilan saw Zhou Youchen's intention to do this, he still didn't want to see her, in front of Song Wenxiu, she didn't need to insist on anything, so as not to fall into the tongue of others.

There is no need for her and him to breed dislike in each other's hearts for these little things.

When Meng Xilan was about to return to the palace, Song Wenxiu had already come to Zhou Youchen's face, and she smiled softly in her heart: "The concubine has asked the emperor for peace." The concubine asked the concubine to bring some ginseng soup to the emperor, and the emperor might as well taste it while it was hot. ”

Zhou Youchen didn't want to see her, just glanced at her lightly, then raised his hand and said, "You get up and talk." Just give it to Xiao Lizi. ”

Song Wenxiu wanted to serve him for dinner, but unfortunately, he refused to give her this opportunity.

She stood there silent, not knowing what she had to do. After all, it had been a long time since she had had such an opportunity to be with him face-to-face.

After a while, Zhou Youchen only called Gao Fuli to his side and asked him, "Did the concubine go back?" ”

Gao Fuli lowered his head and said, "Back to the emperor, Niangniang just left." At this time, it is estimated that he has returned to Cining Palace. ”

The expression on Zhou Youchen's face softened slightly when he heard this, and then he looked at Song Wenxiu and said, "I have seen your intentions." I still have political affairs to do, so you can go back first......"

Song Wenxiu's expression stiffened slightly, and then she raised her eyes to look at Zhou Youchen and said, "Your Majesty, are you using your concubines as a shield again?" ”

Zhou Youchen looked at her with a solemn face, and saw that she suddenly smiled lightly: "Why should the emperor be like this." If the concubine is sad...... Your Majesty, you will only be sadder than her. ”

After she said this, without waiting for Zhou Youchen's reaction, she turned around and walked out.

Originally, she still had some expectations in her heart, because Zhou Youchen would be willing to see her, and even say a few words to her. It's a pity that she overestimates herself too much, even if there is no Meng Xilan, Zhou Youchen is just as indifferent to her.

Song Wenxiu's seemingly rude words made Zhou Youchen's heart move. He hadn't seen her for three days, and the feeling of being close and untouchable was more uncomfortable than anyone else!

Gao Fuli also said boldly: "Your Majesty, you really make my mother sad today." ”

He said this deliberately, and with the master's heart, this little thing was not enough to make her lose.

When Zhou Youchen heard this, his mood became a little hesitant, he looked at the food box on the table, and hesitated. After a while, he finally made up his mind, he closed the fold, got up and said, "Drive Cining Palace." ”

Gao Welfare heard the words and hurriedly bowed his head and said yes.

At this moment, Meng Xilan was picking flower petals in the yard.

Wuwu wanted to dye her nails, so Meng Xilan asked her to go to the yard to find her favorite flowers to make flower juice.

Sanssouci likes pink flowers the most, carrying a small basket, walking around, looking very cute.

Koharuko followed behind her, protecting her with open hands, for fear that she would fall.

Meng Xilan quietly watched her play in the yard, her eyes were calm, but her mind drifted farther and farther away......

Seeing that she was stunned, Wu Wu came to her with a bouquet of flowers, "This bouquet of flowers is for Niangniang." ”

Meng Xilan took it in her hand, and then kissed her lightly on the forehead: "Thank you, baby." ”

Seeing that her eyes were shining again, she ran away with a smile.

She ran all the way to the gate of the courtyard, and Xiao Chunzi hurriedly followed: "Little master, you slow down...... Watch your step! While...... Emperor! ”

They bumped into Zhou Youchen, and Wuwu almost bumped into him.

Xiao Chunzi was about to kneel, but Zhou Youchen waved his hand and signaled him not to make a noise.

Zhou Youchen looked down at the carefree man who was stunned in front of him, and smiled faintly; "Worry-free, what are you doing?"

"Defloration ......" replied timidly.

Zhou Youchen's eyebrows stretched out when he heard this, and then he squatted down and hugged her: "The flowers on the high branches are more beautiful." ”

He held her in his arms and lifted her high.

Carefree is a little timid, a little scared for a while, and kicks his calves to come down.

"I want a mother, I want a mother......"

Zhou Youchen saw that she was scared, and hurriedly put her back on the ground.

Worry-free ran back to Meng Xilan's side, and her little face was full of grievances: "Niangnianghuo." ”

Meng Xilan heard Zhou Youchen's voice early in the morning, she was so familiar with him, so familiar that she could even tell his footsteps clearly.

Meng Xilan picked up Wuwu and walked towards Zhou Youchen, his face was very good-looking, his eyes were bloodshot, and his expression was full of exhaustion.

She watched him quietly, and so did he.

"The emperor is here." Meng Xilan didn't mention Fang Cai's unhappiness at all, but smiled slightly.

Zhou Youchen was silent, and seeing her face made his heart warm. He walked over and looked down to check Meng Xilan's wrist, only to see that the bruises on her hands were still ......