The next morning, Mu Xiangqing came back.

Huaxi led Brother Lin back to the hospital, and asked Mu Xiangqing about her situation by the way, and asked Yunyi about her situation.

"Is the fourth sister good?"

The corners of Mu Xiangqing's eyes and eyebrows were full of joy, "The imperial doctor in front of the head is not sure, so he is silent." Yesterday, the doctor decided the case, saying that it had been three months. People look good and plump. It can be seen that the world treats her well. ”

The last time I met Yun Yi at the Qinghu Poetry Club, I must have just been pregnant, and I didn't dare to be sure. This time, it was only when I got the letter that I informed the provinces.

Huaxi responded: "That's good." ”

Mu Xiangqing smiled again and said: "Princess Luodong is happy, her family hasn't added Ding for three years, and when she sees me today, she pulls me to praise Yunyi for her blessed appearance, and she is pregnant in less than a year after entering the door." The queen mother and queen in the palace also sent people to give supplements today. ”

Huaxi had heard the gossip of the sisters of the Zong family, Yun Lin and Yun Ning, and knew that Chen Hongfei's family had only one daughter, but she was not born from the concubine, and she was frail and sickly. Now Yunyi's position is second only to the concubine, so her birth has attracted more attention than the child in front of her. Undoubtedly, it is also a good thing for the Mu family and the Cheng family who can be related to the Luodong Palace.

"Sister Yunyi has a good relationship with the world, and having another child is the icing on the cake."

Huaxi's voice was rare and brisk, and she could hear that she was happy for Yunyi.

Mu Xiangqing also echoed: "Well, yes, Yunyi, this child is so blessed." Then he remembered that Huaxi had not been smooth these days, and he hurriedly smiled and quipped: "You are going to be in time next year, and my aunt has to help you find a good family." ”

Good guys? She was afraid that the Mu family would choose a "good family" for her, so she hid.

Huaxi said: "Auntie, Huaxi is still young and doesn't want to get married. ”

Mu Xiangqing said with a serious face: "Hey, silly girl, how can the girl's family not get married?" Don't worry about me about this. ”

"My aunt is good for Huaxi, and Huaxi understands in her heart. It's just that I don't want to get married so early......"

"Why?"

Seeing Mu Xiangqing frowning slightly, Huaxi was afraid that she would misunderstand and explained, "It's not because of the third brother, Huaxi is just a brother and sister to him, and there is no love between men and women." Huaxi's background is not good, and her appearance is different from others, so she can't find the right family than other sisters. Tell my aunt a heart-wrenching word, Huaxi doesn't want to be small, and she doesn't want to live that kind of day when wives and concubines compete for favor. Jinyi and jade can be earned with both hands, but Huaxi doesn't care much. Huaxi envy couples like my aunt and Hou Ye, so I just want to find a man who can take care of me in the future, even if it is a small family, as long as I can live a down-to-earth life. ”

Mu Xiangqing didn't expect Huaxi to have a plan in his heart. Does she envy herself? A lifetime is easier said than done. Why didn't he sit firmly in the position of the housewife because of Hou Ye's promise, and because he gave birth to Brother Xuan, the old Hou Ye approved Hou Ye's request to no longer take concubines. All this was given by her sister, she has always been grateful, taught by her husband, kept her duty, and never had the luxury of replacing her sister's position in Hou Ye's heart.

Mu Xiangqing looked at her face that could vaguely see the shadow of her sister back then, pure and charming, like a hibiscus that was about to reveal its fragrance, the moment you saw its delicate and moving budding buds, you can imagine how amazing it should be when it blooms.

Huaxi's wish is only afraid that it will not come true. The Mu family will not let her marry casually.

Mu Xiangqing sighed, "Although you don't admire Ronghua, you can't resist external forces." ”

Huaxi's eyes darkened, and then he said firmly: "I know." But I still want to try, no matter what the result is, I will never be like my mother back then, after living in seclusion in the mountains and forests, she still gave up on herself, and finally lost her soul and hatred. Even if I force someone to be a concubine, I won't accept my fate easily."

Since he left the Mu family with the help of Mu Xiangqing, Huaxi will not go back. She believes that there must be a road before the car reaches the mountain, even if the Mu family will coerce her to marry someone she doesn't want in the future, she will think about leaving again.

Mu Xiangqing looked at Huaxi's watery eyes showing a determined light, and patted her hand lovingly, "Don't worry, with your aunt here, they can't force you." Your mother is gone, and your aunt is gone...... I won't let you marry someone for nothing. Aunt will definitely help you."

Huaxi was settled and nodded, "Well, my aunt treats Huaxi well, and Huaxi will always remember it......"

Mu Xiangqing smiled and gently wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes for her, "Don't cry, go back and rest." ”

Huaxi put away her tears and got up to say goodbye.

After passing through the hall, Huaxi was about to enter the west door when he met Cheng Chong walking in.

Huaxi blessed her body, "Say hello to Hou Ye." ”

Cheng Chongzheng was thinking about something, and suddenly heard someone asking for peace, and looked up, "It's Huaxi, go to see your aunt?" ”

"Well, I just sent Brother Lin over to chat with my aunt for a while, and Huaxi will go back to the West Courtyard."

Cheng Chong nodded, and was about to leave, but suddenly remembered something, and opened his mouth to stop Huaxi, who turned to leave, "Huaxi, wait first." ”

Huaxi turned around and wondered, "Is there anything else to do with Master Hou?" ”

Cheng Chong hesitated for a moment, thought for a moment and asked, "I heard that King Chengjun said that you are proficient in making incense." ”

Huaxi was slightly stunned, "King Chengjun praised it, Huaxi only knows a little bit about it, and it is still far from being proficient." "It stands to reason that Mu Xiangqing has already told Cheng Chonghui to make incense, why did he mention King Chengjun at this time? Why did Yoon Seung-jong mention himself to him?

Cheng Chong bowed, "It's okay, let's go." ”

"Huaxi retires" Huaxi didn't ask any more questions, turned around and walked out of the west door.

Cheng Chong returned to the main house, Mu Xiangqing had just changed his usual clothes and came out of the inner room, and when he saw Cheng Chong coming in, he hurriedly greeted him, "Master Hou, don't you have to go to the post house today?" ”

Cheng Chong's face was tired, he pressed his forehead, and replied casually: "I drank a few more glasses of the banquet in the palace, and I won't go today." ”

"Master Hou is going to change his clothes first?"

"Hmm." Cheng Chong entered the compartment, and the maid waited for her to clean her face and change her clothes.

When he came out again, Mu Xiangqing had already set up a tea bowl on the kang table, "Master Hou is tired, I'll help you pinch your shoulders." ”

Cheng Chong didn't speak, sat on the edge of the kang, half leaned on the soft back, and Mu Xiangqing sat on the inside to rub his shoulders.

Cheng Chong frowned slightly, and said: "That Mokli of the Xiyue Mission said at the banquet today that Dahua incense has a history of hundreds of years, and he has admired Dahua's incense for a long time, and proposed to fight incense...... The emperor handed over the matter to King Chengjun. He didn't understand it, it was Xiyue who took the initiative to negotiate peace this time, why is he delaying it now, I don't know what kind of medicine is sold in the gourd?

Mu Xiangqing didn't respond, his thin white fingers moved on his arm, and the force of the pinch was neither light nor heavy.

Cheng Chong closed his eyes comfortably and fell asleep, "At the banquet, King Chengjun privately said that he wanted to borrow someone from me. ”

Mu Xiangqing's hand paused, "Is it Huaxi?" ”

Cheng Chong opened his eyes, nodded, and sighed, "Yes." I thought that Huaxi hadn't come out of the cabinet yet, so it was not appropriate to show up too much, so I refused. Later, he went to the emperor to ask for help, and the emperor approved. I couldn't shirk it anymore, so I had to give it. When I entered the house, I ran into Huaxi at the west gate, and before I could say it, you turned back and told her. It's a big deal, let her use snacks. ”

Mu Xiangqing knew that Cheng Chong didn't want to have too much contact with the people of the royal family, and Huaxi was his sister's child, so he would take special care of her, and didn't want her to get involved in those rights and wrongs. Douxiang is naturally happy when he wins; But if he loses, the emperor will be furious, and he will not take the king of Chengjun to open the knife, and Huaxi will definitely be implicated.

Mu Xiangqing's hand stopped, "Is there a fixed day?" ”

"King Chengjun said that if it takes ten days and a half to make a kiln, it will be set on the day of the lotus festival on the twentieth day of the month." Cheng Chong sat up, "I don't know how sure that kid is?" ”

Cheng Chong himself was also a little worried, he had heard Mu Xiangqing about Huaxi's affairs in the Mu family, and he had also sent someone to inquire, so as soon as Mu Xiangqing proposed to take Huaxi over, he agreed at that time. I wanted to give the child a stable life, but a few days later, trouble came to the door again. She didn't take care of Xiang Wan at the beginning, but now she must take care of her child herself no matter what.

"I don't know much about that. However, Huaxi has won the praise of the virtuous concubine, and Mrs. Yu has also asked her for advice on making incense, so I think there are some outstanding points. "Mouth should be, but Mu Xiangqing has no bottom in his heart. Although I don't doubt Huaxi's incense-making skills, Xiyue is a spice country, and this "bucket" will involve state affairs......

Cheng Chong and Mu Xiangqing have been married for many years, so they naturally heard the apprehension in her heart, and comforted: "You don't have to worry, it's still too early for the lotus club." At that time, it must be the king of Chengjun who will come forward...... Besides, I'm here, and I won't let her be fine. ”