Because of Zhou Youchen's abruptness and recklessness, Meng Xilan almost didn't sleep all night, and absurd thoughts kept flashing in her mind, so that in the end, she kept sighing, which made Zhulu full of worries.

"Master, it's almost three shifts. What's wrong with you? ”

Zhulu brought a teacup, and it was a soothing tea that could calm down.

Meng Xilan was obviously a little absent-minded, and after listening to her words, it took a long time to come back to her senses, and she reached out to take the tea bowl, but she didn't drink it, she just held it in her hand in a daze.

Zhulu saw it in his eyes and was anxious in his heart.

What happened to the master and the ninth master?

While Meng Xilan was distressed and insomnia, Zhou Youchen also didn't fall asleep, but he didn't have the slightest worry in his heart, but only joy, complete joy.

Early the next morning, Meng Xilan came to Concubine Ning Murong Qiao with a haggard face.

Even though she is young and has a good background, her eyes are still tinged with a faint cyan.

Murong Qiao deliberately took the tonic soup for her to drink, and when she saw that her illness was not reduced, she said, "Isn't Imperial Doctor Jiao coming over every day?" Why is it still not good. ”

Meng Xilan looked at the tonic soup she handed over, her eyes lit up, and she only said, "Niangniang, my stomach is a little uncomfortable, and I can't drink it." ”

She just kept an eye on it, after all, it was something to be entered.

Seeing that the master said this, Zhulu hurriedly stepped forward to take the tonic soup and said: "Niangniang, what does my master eat and vomit this morning, this tonic soup is still collected by the slave maid first, and when the master is better, the slave and maid will heat it up for her to drink." ”

Murong Qiao saw that her mouth was quick, and smiled meaningfully, "That's fine." ”

After Murong Qiao left, Meng Xilan asked Zhulu to invite Jiao Changqing and asked him to help check what medicinal materials were in the tonic soup.

Jiao Changqing's eyebrows frowned slightly, he only took the decoction under his nose and smelled it, and then dipped it with a spoon, and after tasting the taste, his brows couldn't help frowning deeper.

"The main ingredient in this soup is goose meat, as well as a few nourishing herbs. However, Weichen tasted it just now and found that there was still a bit of fruit sweetness in it, and if you refine it, it should be the sweetness of Yali pear. ”

Meng Xilan listened carefully, not wanting to rush him, because she knew that he never talked nonsense.

"Your Highness, all things are mutually reinforcing, and there are rules in this. Goose meat and pears can hurt the body. Jiao Changqing said with a heavy heart.

In this way, her situation in the palace has become difficult again. The Queen Mother had just died, and there were already people who couldn't wait to kill her.

Meng Xilan listened and lowered her eyes slightly: "Thank you, my lord, it seems that I really can't drink this bowl of soup." ”

Jiao Changqing handed the soup bowl back to Zhulu and instructed, "Hurry up and pour it." ”

Zhulu nodded in response, and couldn't help but shake her head slightly.

Concubine Ning's heart is too dark.

After the bamboo was exposed, Jiao Changqing looked at Meng Xilan and asked, "Tell me, who is it this time?" ”

Meng Xilan smiled slightly: "No one wants to harm me, they just want to give me something powerful." ”

"Who? Concubine Ning or Queen? ”

Jiao Changqing was not completely ignorant, and asked more carefully.

"Concubine Ning." Meng Xilan replied calmly.

Jiao Changqing sighed helplessly when he heard this, and couldn't help but secretly worry about her.

"What is Your Highness going to do?"

Meng Xilan straightened her sleeves and said lightly: "Since it hurts, I just don't drink it." ”

"And after that? In the future, every tea and meal in this Cining Palace, will Weichen come over and check them one by one? Jiao Changqing's tone was a little anxious. Don't you understand? You're in a dangerous situation right now! ”

Meng Xilan still said lightly: "I know." ”

The emperor is interested in her, Concubine Ning has a grudge against her, and the queen looks down on her even more, she is now under attack on three sides, even Zhou Youchen, who has been standing behind her, is also not worry-free.

Jiao Changqing was silent for a while and said: "Right now, you have no hope of getting out of the palace, so it's better to let Weichen help you." ”

He can help her pretend to be sick, in his eyes, it is not as difficult as he imagined to leave the palace, as long as she takes a few pills, and then has some painless little red rashes, she can go out of the palace to recuperate.

Meng Xilan's eyes showed a hint of gratitude, and she smiled slightly: "Master, thank you." I know you can help me get out, but you know I can't go now. ”

Zhou Youchen is still here, and Zhou Youlin has not yet become the rightful heir to the throne.

Jiao Changqing's eyes suddenly turned dark, "The ninth master has been named the king of the county, what else are you worried about?" Are you still worried about the cause of Concubine Xiao's death? ”

"Master, no matter what kind of identity the ninth master is, he needs me. Also, the cause of Concubine Xiao's death is obviously related to Concubine Ning. Maybe she didn't do it herself, but she couldn't escape it! If she didn't do it, she ordered someone else to do it. Jiu Ye has never known about this matter, I don't dare to imagine what kind of stupid thing he will do if he knows. ”

No matter what Zhou Youchen did, she still cared about him and cared about him, and she hadn't changed in the slightest as before.

"Your Highness, I have no reason to stop you, but I have a position to persuade you. Your situation is dangerous, and if you can, you'd better stay out of it. Jiao Changqing took a deep breath and continued.

He knew that he couldn't persuade her, but there were some things he still had to say.

After Jiao Changqing left, Zhu Lu brought the ginseng chicken soup that he had boiled himself.

"The slave did it herself."

"I'm just hungry." Meng Xilan took it with a smile and tasted it.

It was getting dark outside, and Meng Xilan wanted to go to the yard for a walk, but was stopped by Zhulu and said, "The master should stay in the house." Concubine Ning just sent a palace maid to deliver cakes, and Zhu Qing is sending her a reward. ”

Meng Xilan smiled when she heard this: "Concubine Ning really has a heart." ”

It's a tonic soup and a snack, so carefully cared for, probably to win a virtuous and gentle reputation in front of the emperor.

"Master, don't worry. The slave and maid will clean up the soup and snacks. ”

Meng Xilan drank half a bowl of chicken soup and lay down to rest.

She didn't sleep well last night, and maybe, she will sleep better today.

After dark, Zhulu left only one candle in the house, and then retreated to the outside room to guard.

Meng Xilan was lying on the bed, still not sleepy, she kept looking at the half-open window, only to feel that Zhou Youchen would jump in from that window anytime and anywhere, just like before.

Her eyes were fixed on the window, and her ears were aware of the movement outside, even the sound of insects.

However, the truth was not as she expected, Zhou Youchen did not show up for three days.

Meng Xilan was a little worried, so she asked Gao Fuli to inquire, only to know that Zhou Youchen was really busy these days.

In the past, he had no identity, so he could only watch Zhou Shixian and his brothers discuss state affairs in the Heart Cultivation Palace. Now, as the king of Hejun, he can stand on top of the court and listen to the ministers play state affairs. Also, he can't afford to fall behind in his homework. It is said that a few days ago, Zhou Shixian praised Zhou Youchen's literary talent in front of everyone.

Gao Fuli talked about this, and the expression on his face was slightly happy: "Master, the ninth master is so competitive, it's all your credit." ”

Meng Xilan glanced at him when she heard this, and said lightly: "What are you talking about?" ”

Gao Fuli smiled: "The slave is just happy for the master." ”

Meng Xilan lowered her eyes and thought quietly.

Recently, Zhou Youchen has indeed changed a lot, those things he once disdained or even disliked, he is now doing very well.

On the surface, it was a good thing, and it was something she had been hoping for him to do. But in fact, the more he was like this, the more uneasy Meng Xilan's heart became.

When it was time for lunch, the palace maids of Zhaohua Palace came on time and brought the dim sum and tonic soup "carefully prepared" by Concubine Ning.

Meng Xilan looked at the food and frowned slightly.

Zhulu also shook her head helplessly: "Niangniang, where is the trouble?" ”

According to her temper, she should have guessed that Meng Xilan would make some moves. If she finds out that there is something wrong with the food, she will definitely throw it away...... In that case, why did she bother to send it every day.

As soon as Zhulu sent things out, someone from outside reported: "I have arrived with the king of the county." ”

Zhulu suddenly became a little nervous and hurriedly greeted him.

Zhou Youchen was dressed in a gorgeous and solemn manner, with a solemn expression, and a paper fan in his hand, and walked in slowly step by step.

"To the Ninth Master...... Say hello to the prince of the county. Zhulu bent her knees slightly.

Zhou Youchen glanced at her: "Get up, Xilan?" ”

He called the master's maiden name, which made Zhulu feel dissatisfied, and then reminded him: "The master is about to have lunch, and the prince happens to be together." However, you are now the king of the county, and it is really inappropriate to call the master's boudoir name directly. ”

Zhou Youchen pursed his lips with a smile: "I want to stay and be with her." ”

Meng Xilan heard it clearly, she knew that Zhou Youchen was coming.

There was a moment of tension in her heart, but she quickly calmed herself down. She kept emphasizing to herself that he was just a kid and that he didn't know what he was doing.

Zhou Youchen walked in, Meng Xilan raised her eyes to look at him, she found that his complexion was very good, and the whole person looked refreshed.

"Chen'er." Meng Xilan called his name as always.

Zhou Youchen came over and sat down, he didn't sit opposite her, but sat beside her.

"I'm hungry." Zhou Youchen looked at her fixedly and said.

Meng Xilan glanced at him thoughtfully, and was silent for a moment before saying, "There are a lot of dishes cooked in the small kitchen, you can stay and eat together." ”

"Hmm." Zhou Youchen originally planned to do so.

Taking advantage of the fact that the meal had not yet been served, Zhou Youchen said lightly; "After the court this morning, my father asked me if I wanted to go to the six departments to experience the experience, and I nodded and agreed."

"That's a good thing." Meng Xilan replied succinctly.

Generally, adult princes have such an opportunity to get a place in the six ministries and make a big move.

"Xilan, what happened before ......" Zhou Youchen's gaze inadvertently fell on the corner of her lips, and he couldn't help but think of him kissing her.

Meng Xilan said in a deep voice: "Chen'er, don't mention that matter again. As you said, you have grown up. When you go out of the palace and build a mansion next year, you can choose a concubine and start a family. ”