Hand Medicine Fragrance
Chapter 264 New Year's Surprise
Chapter 264 New Year's Surprise
Chai Sujin rested at home for two days in a row, except for eating and going to the toilet, almost lying in bed.No foreign visitors will be seen.
Even Brother Xuan was blocked from the door.
Brother Xuan was still very worried, so he sent many golden melon seeds and golden peanuts, and asked the maid beside her, what happened to her, is she sick?
The maid who received the benefits smiled mysteriously and said, "Uncle, don't worry, the princess is not sick, but she is lazy in winter and sleeps until noon before getting up. It's cold in the afternoon and she doesn't want to move, so she always stays on the bed. Too lazy to see guests."
"Am I a guest? I'm her younger brother, her own younger brother. It's fine for her to see no one else, how can she not see me?" Brother Xuan yelled.
The servant girl shook her head again and again, "Uncle is a younger brother and a man, how can he enter the princess' boudoir? When the princess is willing to get up, he will naturally see you."
The servant girl packed the golden melon seeds and golden peanuts, and left with a smile on her face.
Chai Sujin lay down for the third day before getting dressed lazily and getting up from the bed.
For two or three days in a row, she deliberately called people's attention to the movements in the palace. Although there were no outsiders, her news was not blocked.
Regarding whether to go to war with Chu, it seems that due to the approach of the New Year, it has also been put on hold.
There was no news from the envoys to Shu, and the Chu army did not move at the border.
The three parties seem to want to spend the New Year's Eve well and make trouble again.
It's just that in the capital, the verbal criticism of Duke Ding did not stop.
All kinds of ugly scolding in the public did not disappear, and even the brave ones even made up stories, pointing at Duke Ding for Mai Tai.
Chai Sujin rested on the bed for two or three days, but she never saw Zhao Yuanzhen again.
The reason why she was lying on the bed for so long and couldn't get out of bed was thanks to him.After he left that night, he still hasn't come to see her?
Even after two lifetimes, so many ups and downs.
But at this moment, Chai Sujin was still nervous.
Could it be that Zhao Yuanzhen felt that she was frivolous and immodest because she was too proactive, so...
Chai Sujin couldn't help shaking her head, she knew Zhao Yuanzhen, and Zhao Yuanzhen should also know her.What kind of person she is, other people don't know, can he not?
But what if he really wants to go wrong?What if he really thinks she's cheating, so it's cheap?
Recalling what happened that night, her face would still be hot and her heart would be beating wildly.
She shook her head quickly, as if she wanted to shake off all the memories floating in her mind.
"Princess, Duke Ding comes every night, can you see him tonight?" the maid asked in a low voice in Chai Sujin's ear.
Chai Sujin looked at the maid in astonishment, "Come every night? Why didn't I know?"
With embarrassment on her face, the servant girl lowered her head and said in a low voice: "You said that I don't want to disturb you, you are a sound sleeper, so..."
Chai Sujin frowned slightly, "So?"
"The servant girls stopped Ding Guogong outside and didn't let him in." The servant girl said as if asking for credit.
Chai Sujin nodded slowly, eyes full of astonishment, "I'm surprised that you guys can stop him."
"It's not that the maidservants are very capable, but that Duke Ding didn't force his way in. The maidservants only said that the princess was so sleepy from sleeping that day to waking up in the afternoon that she could hardly get out of bed. Please don't disturb you, Duke Ding. , Ding Guogong just guarded the door, no longer coming in," the servant girl chuckled twice, "and said that he was too rude and domineering, and didn't care about the young princess..."
"Pfft—" Chai Sujin spat out a mouthful of tea soup.
The Luo skirt she just put on was stained with tea foam.
Her pretty cheeks were immediately stained with a layer of blush, and she snorted softly, "What did you say?!"
"Duke Ding is always guarding outside. He doesn't force his way in, but the maidservants can't persuade him to leave. When it was about to dawn, he left without a word. He has been guarding for two nights, so I asked the princess for advice. , will you still ask him to guard tonight?" the maid asked.
Chai Sujin seemed to have choked on the tea and coughed continuously.
The servant girl hurried forward to comfort her back.
"Shou, if he is willing to guard, let him guard, saving the servants and soldiers of the princess mansion." Chai Sujin said contemptuously.
But her eyes clearly overflowed with peace of mind and joy.
It turned out that she wronged him.
Chai Sujin, who was able to get up, moved a little, and immediately wrote a meal plan by herself, and handed it to her small kitchen in the main courtyard.
"The daily meals are prepared according to the recipes. The small kitchen is on duty, and there must be someone at all times. There are extra meals in the morning and afternoon, or snacks or soup. If I forget to order it, you have to remind me to serve it." Come up." Chai Sujin told the maids around her.
The maids responded again and again.
"Also, when I read and write, I tend to forget the time. Don't forget, every half an hour, I will be reminded to stand up, take a rest, walk around, and take my time," Chai Sujin explained again.
The maids nodded one after another, remembering.
"If there is anything else, I will explain to you when I think about it." Chai Sujin waved them back.
"Princess," the maid who was closest to her was a little suspicious, "What's wrong with you? Have you never been so cautious before?"
Chai Sujin smiled lightly, "There wasn't one in the past, but there will be one in the future."
The servant girl frowned suspiciously, tilted her head, and didn't dare to ask any more questions.
As night fell, there was indeed a slight movement outside the window.
Like a night bird flying over a window pane.
Chai Sujin didn't fall asleep. Hearing the movement, she got up and jumped out of bed barefoot, went to the window, and opened it.
There is a tall man standing outside, standing by the window.
The dim light of the lantern in the corridor shone on him, casting a long and slender shadow on the wall.
The sound of opening the window made him turn around suddenly, the light in his eyes was brighter than the lantern in the corridor.
"Could it be a disciple? Squatting outside the women's boudoir window in the middle of the night?" Chai Sujin snorted.
"Which apprentice dares to come? You must first ask about the sword in my hand." Zhao Yuanzhen replied in a deep voice.
Chai Sujin suppressed a smile, "You are that apprentice!"
Zhao Yuanzhen lifted his foot close to the window lattice, stretched his hand over the window, and gently stroked her cheek, "Although I watch outside your window every night, it seems that I haven't seen you for a long time, and I finally understand why I haven't seen you Sanqiu. It used to be more..."
Even more than that before?
Chai Sujin didn't ask, and Zhao Yuanzhen didn't say anything.Both avoided the subject.
"It's cold outside, you close the window." Zhao Yuanzhen turned over and jumped into the window.
"You go out, I'll close the window." Chai Sujin stretched out her hand against the window.
Zhao Yuanzhen immediately held her hand in his palm, freed one hand, and closed the window smoothly.
"Who told you to come in?" Chai Sujin asked back.
"I miss you so much, I can't see you anymore, I'm really going crazy. I'm reckless, you are still young, and it's the first time, I..." Zhao Yuanzhen looked at her up and down through the indoor light.
Chai Sujin's face became hot, and she raised her foot and kicked him on the leg, "Who is young? I have already passed the age, and I can marry a long time ago!"
"Are you in such a hurry to get married?" Zhao Yuanzhen held her in his arms, "Can you wait for me to come back?"
Chai Sujin looked up at him, "The Holy Majesty has promised you to go to the frontier to lead the army?"
Zhao Yuanzhen's face did not move, but the expression in his eyes was subdued, and he slowly shook his head.
"Don't worry, there is no movement from the Chu army anyway, and the attitude of Shu is ambiguous." Chai Sujin said softly.
Zhao Yuanzhen hummed, "You've been sleeping for the past two days, which really worries me. Are you... all right?"
"Is there something wrong with you, you don't know?" Chai Sujin's face was hot, and he secretly blamed him for bringing this up again, "It's getting late, I'm going to sleep, you go quickly."
Zhao Yuanzhen bent over to pick her up, and walked towards the bed.
Chai Sujin turned pale with shock, "Don't, my waist is still sore!"
"I won't go." Zhao Yuanzhen said, "How can you drive me away? Now I'm mine, and I just need to come back from victory and marry you into the family."
Chai Sujin snorted softly, "You're a good boy! You're my man! This is the princess mansion!"
Zhao Yuanzhen nodded again and again, "No, this minister is the princess's man."
Chai Sujin couldn't help laughing because he was so obedient.
The two rolled on the bed, and Zhao Yuanzhen pressed on him again.
Chai Sujin shook her head quickly, "It's really not good, if you do this again, I will call someone to drive you out!"
Zhao Yuanzhen shook his head lightly, and placed a light kiss on her forehead, "I don't do anything, I just want to be so close to you, listen to your breath, smell your breath. Don't worry, I won't touch you."
Chai Sujin looked at him suspiciously.
There was seriousness in his dark eyes.
Chai Sujin reached out and grabbed the quilt, rolled around, and wrapped herself in the quilt, "You said it, a gentleman."
"A four-horse is hard to chase." Zhao Yuanzhen took her into his arms with a quilt, patted her on the back through the quilt, and murmured softly, like coaxing a child, "Go to sleep, I'll keep you safe."
A smile overflowed from Chai Sujin's lips, and she felt very at ease being guarded by him.
In the morning, when she woke up, he had already left.
With him around, she seemed to be sleeping extraordinarily peacefully, and the unique sandalwood fragrance on his body made her feel peaceful.
From this day on, he came quietly every night.Sometimes earlier, sometimes later, but not all night.
Chai Sujin teased and ridiculed him at first, but later she got used to it, without him, she could even toss and turn, and only when he arrived could she sleep peacefully.
Sometimes he will be very honest, and he will not move when he says nothing.
But when she was in good spirits, he showed his manly nature...
Chai Sujin regretted that night, medicine was added to the food in the censer. A man's nature is like this. Maybe she doesn't have to calculate like that at all, and he won't be able to control it.
However, the medicine in the meal is to increase the chance of conception.
……
Staying together like this seems to last forever.Neither of them mentioned the separation again, nor did they mention the matter of Chu State again.
After a heavy snowfall, the winter is a bit dry and cold, and there is no more snow.
Until the night of New Year's Eve, it snowed again.
Since his ascension to the throne, the Holy Majesty has been very frugal and rarely entertained his ministers.
On New Year's Eve, only once a year, the Holy Majesty made an exception and arranged a banquet in the palace.Feast the ministers and the envoys who have not been released to Chu.
At the beginning, both the host and the guest were very happy, the hall was warm and harmonious, singing and singing, and the snow was falling outside the hall, and the snowflakes were flying.
Drinking warm wine, looking at the snowflakes fluttering outside, listening to music and singing, this New Year's Eve is beautiful, as if there is no imminent war, no deliberate marriage proposal, no political disagreement, and no burning post All kinds of reprimands from the museum...
Until the Chu people suddenly held wine glasses and toasted the Holy One.
The Holy Majesty spoke, and the music and singing stopped, and the only sound in the hall was the sound of the Holy Majesty inviting everyone to have a drink together.
But at this time, the Chu people suddenly put down their wine glasses, bowed on the pilgrimage, and said respectfully: "My lord has an order. As long as the Great Zhou Sage is willing to marry Princess Changming to my lord, my lord will immediately withdraw his troops and give a gift There are four cities, and one piece of jade. Burning the posthouse and injuring my envoys can be regarded as the unintentional mistakes of Duke Ding, and my monarch will not care about it."
Above the golden palace, you can hear a needle dropping instantly.
The ministers holding the wine cups stared at the Chu people, and the wine cups were brought to their mouths, but they all forgot to drink.
Some even poured down the collar and into the neck.
The people of Chu bowed respectfully, as if they had never felt the huge change in the atmosphere in the hall as soon as these words came out.
The charcoal fire is burning inside the hall, and the earth dragon is burning. Although there are snowflakes outside the hall, the cold air should not invade the hall.But at this time, the hall was as cold as charcoal fire, and all the dragons were removed.
Especially the ministers sitting next to Duke Ding and the palace servants who served him.They clearly felt the cold air emanating from Ding Guogong's body, which made them shiver from the cold.
Chai Xian, who was sitting on the honored seat, did not look at Duke Ding, nor did he look at Chai Sujin who was sitting calmly with downcast eyes.
He said slowly: "Today is New Year's Eve, a great festival to bid farewell to the old and welcome the new. Don't mention other things, just let the monarch and ministers enjoy together, and the guests and hosts enjoy together."
"What the Holy Majesty said is very true. It is the great festival of saying goodbye to the old and welcoming the new, so we should be more happy than happy. My monarch is sincerely asking for marriage. This is something that is beneficial to both countries. My monarch marries the woman he likes. Doesn't the acquisition of four cities in the Great Zhou bring a lot of joy to the new year?" the Chu man said with a smile.
Chai Xian's face turned cold, "I'm so dumb, don't you understand what I'm saying?"
His cold and slightly angry voice made the atmosphere above the Golden Palace more condensed.
The Chu man frowned slightly, as if he wanted to say something, but he was a little timid.
At this moment, a series of clear and casual laughter sounded in the hall, which was incompatible with the atmosphere in the hall.
Everyone looked for the reputation, but saw Chai Sujin slowly getting up behind the food table.
She is Princess Changming, sitting first on the left hand side of the Holy Majesty.
The person she was looking at from afar was none other than Ding Guogong.
Different from Ding Guogong's dark complexion at this time, the smile on her face was bright and dazzling, not fake.
Chai Xian looked at her in surprise.
The people of Chu also cupped their hands and said to her, "I don't know why Princess Changming laughed? But because of the joy in my heart?"
Brother Xuan, who was a little behind, muttered, "Joy is a bird fart!"
His voice was not too loud, but because the hall was too quiet, everyone could hear his voice.
Chu people looked slightly embarrassed.
The officials of Da Zhou couldn't help covering their mouths and laughing.
"It's joy from the heart," Chai Sujin nodded slowly. "It's New Year's Eve. It's a good day for the monarch and the people to rejoice together. I also have a happy event that I want to share with the Holy Majesty."
Chai Xian squinted at her, with doubts and worries in his eyes, "Oh? What kind of happy event?"
The Chu man frowned and looked at her cautiously.
Chai Sujin slowly raised her hand, placed it on her belly, and stroked it gently, a gentle smile overflowed her beautiful face, "I'm pregnant."
As soon as he said a word, everyone was shocked.
But she looked up at Zhao Yuanzhen and said, "The child belongs to Duke Ding. Duke Ding and I have already made a lifelong agreement. Although we haven't paid a big gift, this child is also a gift from heaven."
Almost everyone in the hall held their breath.
Except for Chai Sujin who still had a smile on his face, even Zhao Yuanzhen was stunned.Completely stunned by her words.
The Holy One stared blankly at Chai Sujin, as if he didn't recognize her for a moment.
The ministers in the palace almost changed their faces.
Brother Xuan, who was sitting at the back, was stunned for a moment, then stood up abruptly, raised his feet and rushed forward.
Ji Bocai, who was sitting not far from Duke Ding, saw Brother Xuan's actions, jumped up immediately, and grabbed Brother Xuan tightly.
Brother Xuan gritted his teeth, and his voice came out from between his teeth, "If you are still my cousin, let me go, or work with me to fix that Zhao."
After the Chu people were shocked, they slowly came back to their senses, took a deep breath, and looked at all parties, "I thought that our national style in Chu was considered unrestrained, but I never thought that Da Zhou would make us look at us with admiration. The dignified Princess of Da Zhou, I can't do it." Marriage is a secret marriage, so it’s okay if you don’t show shame, but you dare to take it to the Golden Palace and say it in front of the Holy Majesty, so many people, and even foreign envoys..."
"You fart!" Brother Xuan scolded angrily.
Zhao Yuanzhen also stood up abruptly, "I don't need you to judge the character of my Princess Da Zhou."
He stepped up to Chai Sujin, stretched out his hand to hold her hand, looked at her deeply, and asked with some pity and even more unbearable: "Why is this so?"
Chai Sujin shook his head, pushed him away, and came to the middle of the golden hall, pilgrimage to salute, "My sage has learned from me, my heart has long belonged to me, the people of Chu made things difficult for others, and it was clearly intentional to make things difficult for Da Zhou and the sage. It was not a gentleman's doing, If the Holy Majesty backs down from him, it will definitely encourage the desire to take power and plunder, and he will make more progress in the future."
"My lord sincerely asks for marriage, and is even willing to cede the land, but was misunderstood by the princess in this way. It's really... all my heart is for the bright moon, but the bright moon shines on the ditch!" Chu people said sharply.
Chai Sujin turned her face, "Is it true? You know it, and your king knows it better. Now I will also tell you my heart clearly to you Chu people. Although your Chu king is good and has a high status, you can come to me. Say—worth nothing!"
A group of Chu people were immediately furious and got up one after another.
"Instigating a dispute between the two countries may lead to a war on the border or even the entire territory. In a big war, it is the people who suffer. I heard that the princess is the most benevolent, but now she has caused a dispute between the two countries. Can the princess bear the crime? " Chu Ren asked coldly.
Chai Sujin shook her head, "Don't accuse me of such crimes. The person who started the dispute between the two countries is your Chu State, and your Chu State King! And I, Da Zhou, are just protecting the border and protecting our own people. People! Although the Chu State is planning to use the army to exert pressure, we will never compromise or give in!"
After Chai Sujin finished speaking, the hall fell silent again.
Brother Xuan said: "That's exactly what he said! Is Dazhou anyone able to flatten and round him? I won't offend people if they don't offend me. If they offend me, they will be punished even if they are far away!"
His voice was already resounding, but now he roared out full of energy, reverberating above the Golden Palace, quite a deafening effect.
All the ministers of the Great Zhou also got up one after another, their faces flushed, their blood surged up, and they suddenly became proud.
The scene was especially spectacular for a while.
The Chu people's aura was suppressed, and some Chu people even hunched over involuntarily and lowered their heads slightly.
"Your Majesty, may I ask if this is the words of the princess's family, or the meaning of the Majesty? Is it the meaning of the Great Zhou?" Chu people cupped their hands and said to Chai Xian.
Chai Xian's eyes fixed on Chai Sujin.
He pursed his lips and didn't speak, but his eyes were as deep as a pool of water, and he couldn't see his emotions clearly.
After a while, he sighed softly, and asked quietly: "Is it true? Concubine, are you really pregnant? Are you really pregnant with his child?"
The Holy Majesty's voice was not loud, and compared with Brother Xuan's bold words just now, he was even a little weak.
But when he asked this question, the atmosphere in the hall became a little strange again.
Others didn't know the reason, and some ministers couldn't help whispering.
Zhao Yuanzhen also frowned slightly, as if she couldn't understand why she stood up and said this at the risk of her reputation and dignity, but the Holy Majesty wanted to question it at this time?
However, Chai Sujin understood the worry in His Majesty's eyes, "You said, you don't believe it. Dare to ask Your Majesty, do you believe it now?"
Believe it or not?What kind of riddle is Princess Changming playing on Tongsheng?
"No," Chai Xian looked down at her, shaking his head slowly, "I didn't believe it, I was just accidental."
Chai Sujin looked at Chai Xian, and the corners of their mouths overflowed with incomprehensible and complicated smiles.
It's like a silent game, but no one can lose in this game.
"The sage please order the imperial physician to come into the hall to diagnose the pulse." Chai Sujin said.
Chai Xian shook his head, "You are the most famous genius doctor in Da Zhou, do you still need someone else to diagnose your pulse?"
Chu people looked at Shengshang and Princess Changming suspiciously, and their back and forth words seemed to make Chu people see an opportunity.
The Holy Majesty didn't seem very happy to agree with Princess Changming's pregnancy?
If Princess Changming is not really pregnant, I'm afraid it will anger the Holy Majesty even more?That is the crime of deceiving the emperor. If Chu State asked to marry a person who angered the Holy One, and he could exchange this sinner for peace and a city, the Holy One of the Great Zhou Dynasty should be able to agree, right?
The people of Chu immediately cupped their hands and said: "The so-called doctor does not heal himself, he is a genius doctor, and he can't just listen to the advice of his family. What's more, there is such a thing as pregnancy? To be on the safe side, it's better to call the imperial doctor to diagnose the princess' pulse?"
Chai Sujin nodded yes.
Zhao Yuanzhen looked at her with a frown, and raised his hand to protect her side very cautiously.
Chai Xian nodded, "My concubine, since you have chosen so... pass on to the Imperial Physician!"
When the doctors of the Imperial Medical Office heard that they were going to check Princess Changming's pulse, their hands and feet trembled with excitement.
Diagnose the pulse of a genius doctor, how can there be such an opportunity in ordinary times?Although a little apprehensive, all the doctors rushed to go.
When we got to the top of the main hall, we found that the atmosphere was a bit weird.
Three imperial physicians came, stepped forward respectively, and landed their fingertips on Chai Sujin's wrist.
Duke Dingguo was protecting the princess, his unfathomable eyes seemed to devour them.
It's just a pulse diagnosis, why is it so scary?
After finding out the pulse, the doctors were startled!Staring at the pulse gate, he could hardly believe his own judgment.
"This... this is... the Ximai?!"
The other two imperial physicians who hadn't checked their pulse were startled when they heard this.
Not knowing what happened in the palace earlier, the imperial physicians who were arrested for taking the pulse in a daze looked at each other, feeling a little fear in their hearts.
The physician who had taken the pulse, with a pale face, stepped aside.
The other two stepped forward, trembling to check the pulse.
The two of them didn't open their mouths after taking the pulse, they watched the faces of the Holy One and Princess Changming cautiously.
The Holy One lowered his eyes and asked, "Princess Changming's body?"
"The princess is very healthy and there is nothing wrong with it." The two imperial physicians said quickly.
The Holy Majesty nodded, his voice was a little more majestic, "What about the others? Didn't you diagnose the Ximai?"
"This..." The two of them trembled, "It's indeed a happy pulse... It's only been around a month, and the pulse condition is not too obvious... Maybe it's a misdiagnosis..."
In the end, the voices of the two became smaller and inaudible.
"Misdiagnosis?" Chai Xian laughed, "It's fine if one person is misdiagnosed. The three imperial physicians all misdiagnosed. There is no need for the imperial medical office of Da Zhou. Is the imperial court raising a group of idiots?"
The three imperial physicians quickly knelt down.
Chai Xian's eyes left the imperial physician and landed on Chai Sujin again, "My dear, this is really a new year, a new surprise!"
His smile didn't reach his eyes, and his tone was not serious.
"Yes, Your Majesty." Chai Sujin nodded in response.
Zhao Yuanzhen protected her, "If the Holy Majesty wants to punish, I beg the Holy Majesty to punish the humble minister. The princess is being punished by the minister..."
"Needless to say." Chai Sujin interrupted him with a blushing face.
Zhao Yuanzhen stared at her.
Chai Sujin smiled slightly, "Are you willing to fight and win for me and our children?"
The Chu people were slightly startled.
The ministers in the palace were also surprised, "So it was for..."
They just came to their senses completely now, and finally understood why Princess Changming was risking her face and honor to tell the story of her pregnancy at the banquet.
Chai Xian lowered his eyes and sighed softly, with a slightly exhausted look on his face, "It's getting late, and the banquet is almost over, all lovers go home, let's watch the new year with family and relatives."
All the ministers left their seats one after another and bid farewell to the Holy Majesty.
The Holy One pointed at Chai Sujin, "My dear, I still have something to tell you."
Concubine Chai got up and stood up straight, and the people in the hall left one after another. When they left, many people's eyes swept over her.
It seemed that she was used to the respectful and admiring gazes of the crowd, and Chai Sujin felt a little sad to be looked at like this.
But she smiled. Although many people can't understand, even if they understand, they can't support her, but she doesn't regret everything she has done. She knows what she wants.
The hall was finally quiet, and the quiet was somewhat lonely and empty.
Surrounded by the aroma of wine and coriander, and the fragrance of dancers and singers' powder is lingering.
Zhao Yuanzhen didn't leave, but stood by her side, protecting her in his arms.
Chai Xian looked up at Chai Sujin, then at Zhao Yuanzhen, got up and walked down the throne slowly.
He walked past the two of them slowly, leading a group of palace servants towards the outside of the hall.
Chai Sujin and Zhao Yuanzhen followed behind, not far or near.
It's cold outside, and the snow hasn't stopped yet.
Although the corridor was not covered by snow, the wind still blows in a lot of snowflakes, which wet the road surface.
"Why are you doing this?" Chai Xian suddenly stopped.
The palace people retreated on both sides.
Chai Sujin stepped forward slowly, bent her knees to kneel.
Zhao Yuanzhen grabbed her tightly, "You already have a body."
After speaking, he knelt down.
Chai Xian took a deep breath, Zhao Yuanzhen was a proud person, and he seldom made big gifts.It was rare for him to kneel so happily.
"I would like to stay in Beijing and ask the Holy Lord to send Ding Guogong to go to fight and expel the invasion of Chu State on our border." Chai Sujin nodded and said, "Only when he returns victorious can he pick up our mother and son or mother and daughter."
Zhao Yuanzhen's eyes were slightly darkened, and he seemed a little displeased, but he didn't open his mouth to refute.
Chai Xian kept his eyes on him and didn't speak for a while.
"Ding Guogong's ability is better than me. No one is more suitable for this matter. One is to fight for the country and the people, the other is for his wife and son, and the third is for his own dignity. I think there is no one better than him I want to win this battle even more." Chai Sujin said slowly.
Chai Xian nodded, "I understand."
"If the Holy Majesty is worried..."
Before Chai Sujin finished speaking, she was interrupted by Chai Xian raising her hand, "I'm not worried about him, I just love you."
When the words fell to the ground, the cold air with snowflakes in it suddenly added a bit of warmth.
"I feel sorry for you. You have to consider both me and the officials and people, and plan for him." Chai Xian chuckled, "If you get a wife like this, Duke Ding must not let you down."
"I will guard with my life and never let her down." Zhao Yuanzhen said seriously.
Chai Xian nodded and chuckled, "Okay, I'll take this as a military order in front of me. If you can't win, your wife, your son, you don't even want to welcome home!"
"Minister, remember." Zhao Yuanzhen kowtowed humbly and reverently.
"I have seen your intentions. Do you think I am willing to compromise with Chu State? He was just a small guard by my side at the beginning, but now he dares to send someone to coerce me and force him in front of me?" Chai Xian With a cold snort, "My tone is finally smooth now. Ai Qing will go to war with confidence. I will take good care of your wife and children in Beijing and wait for your triumphant return!"
Zhao Yuanzhen and Chai Sujin resigned together.
Chai Sujin originally planned to talk to the Holy Master about the dragon veins, but it's a pity that Zhao Yuanzhen didn't ask her to leave his sight for a moment.
Chai Xian didn't seem to want to mention this matter either, so she had no choice but to let it go.
Zhao Yuanzhen sent her back to the princess mansion and sent her to the bed.
He personally removed the cloak and clothes for her, and put on warm and comfortable home clothes for her.Let her lean on the pillow bag at the head of the bed, and put the tangerines from the south and the dessert Xiguoer made by the imperial dining room at hand.
Peel an orange for her in a while, and break a piece of snack for her in a while.
As soon as the hand that touched her became colder, he quickly ordered someone to change the Tang Pozi and prepare the hand stove.
"Sitting under the quilt, how can it be so cold?" Chai Sujin rolled her eyes.
"Don't be careless now, you are not alone, you have to think about the child in your womb." Zhao Yuanzhen said immediately.
His eyes fell on her flat abdomen, his eyes were eager, and he suddenly asked: "Is she really pregnant?"
"You still don't believe me?" Chai Sujin was annoyed, "Can I still bribe the doctors of the Imperial Medical Office to tell them to lie?"
Zhao Yuanzhen shook his head again and again, "It's not that I don't believe it, it's because I'm so happy that I can't believe it...my child, our child..."
There was no expression on his face, but his tone was full of joy.
Chai Sujin nodded, feeling a little lost in her heart, "Yes, I have lived two lives, but I don't know what it's like to be a mother. In my previous life, I always wanted to have a child for you, and I often guessed whether our child will be more like you or like you. I, until I died, could not conceive..."
(End of this chapter)
Chai Sujin rested at home for two days in a row, except for eating and going to the toilet, almost lying in bed.No foreign visitors will be seen.
Even Brother Xuan was blocked from the door.
Brother Xuan was still very worried, so he sent many golden melon seeds and golden peanuts, and asked the maid beside her, what happened to her, is she sick?
The maid who received the benefits smiled mysteriously and said, "Uncle, don't worry, the princess is not sick, but she is lazy in winter and sleeps until noon before getting up. It's cold in the afternoon and she doesn't want to move, so she always stays on the bed. Too lazy to see guests."
"Am I a guest? I'm her younger brother, her own younger brother. It's fine for her to see no one else, how can she not see me?" Brother Xuan yelled.
The servant girl shook her head again and again, "Uncle is a younger brother and a man, how can he enter the princess' boudoir? When the princess is willing to get up, he will naturally see you."
The servant girl packed the golden melon seeds and golden peanuts, and left with a smile on her face.
Chai Sujin lay down for the third day before getting dressed lazily and getting up from the bed.
For two or three days in a row, she deliberately called people's attention to the movements in the palace. Although there were no outsiders, her news was not blocked.
Regarding whether to go to war with Chu, it seems that due to the approach of the New Year, it has also been put on hold.
There was no news from the envoys to Shu, and the Chu army did not move at the border.
The three parties seem to want to spend the New Year's Eve well and make trouble again.
It's just that in the capital, the verbal criticism of Duke Ding did not stop.
All kinds of ugly scolding in the public did not disappear, and even the brave ones even made up stories, pointing at Duke Ding for Mai Tai.
Chai Sujin rested on the bed for two or three days, but she never saw Zhao Yuanzhen again.
The reason why she was lying on the bed for so long and couldn't get out of bed was thanks to him.After he left that night, he still hasn't come to see her?
Even after two lifetimes, so many ups and downs.
But at this moment, Chai Sujin was still nervous.
Could it be that Zhao Yuanzhen felt that she was frivolous and immodest because she was too proactive, so...
Chai Sujin couldn't help shaking her head, she knew Zhao Yuanzhen, and Zhao Yuanzhen should also know her.What kind of person she is, other people don't know, can he not?
But what if he really wants to go wrong?What if he really thinks she's cheating, so it's cheap?
Recalling what happened that night, her face would still be hot and her heart would be beating wildly.
She shook her head quickly, as if she wanted to shake off all the memories floating in her mind.
"Princess, Duke Ding comes every night, can you see him tonight?" the maid asked in a low voice in Chai Sujin's ear.
Chai Sujin looked at the maid in astonishment, "Come every night? Why didn't I know?"
With embarrassment on her face, the servant girl lowered her head and said in a low voice: "You said that I don't want to disturb you, you are a sound sleeper, so..."
Chai Sujin frowned slightly, "So?"
"The servant girls stopped Ding Guogong outside and didn't let him in." The servant girl said as if asking for credit.
Chai Sujin nodded slowly, eyes full of astonishment, "I'm surprised that you guys can stop him."
"It's not that the maidservants are very capable, but that Duke Ding didn't force his way in. The maidservants only said that the princess was so sleepy from sleeping that day to waking up in the afternoon that she could hardly get out of bed. Please don't disturb you, Duke Ding. , Ding Guogong just guarded the door, no longer coming in," the servant girl chuckled twice, "and said that he was too rude and domineering, and didn't care about the young princess..."
"Pfft—" Chai Sujin spat out a mouthful of tea soup.
The Luo skirt she just put on was stained with tea foam.
Her pretty cheeks were immediately stained with a layer of blush, and she snorted softly, "What did you say?!"
"Duke Ding is always guarding outside. He doesn't force his way in, but the maidservants can't persuade him to leave. When it was about to dawn, he left without a word. He has been guarding for two nights, so I asked the princess for advice. , will you still ask him to guard tonight?" the maid asked.
Chai Sujin seemed to have choked on the tea and coughed continuously.
The servant girl hurried forward to comfort her back.
"Shou, if he is willing to guard, let him guard, saving the servants and soldiers of the princess mansion." Chai Sujin said contemptuously.
But her eyes clearly overflowed with peace of mind and joy.
It turned out that she wronged him.
Chai Sujin, who was able to get up, moved a little, and immediately wrote a meal plan by herself, and handed it to her small kitchen in the main courtyard.
"The daily meals are prepared according to the recipes. The small kitchen is on duty, and there must be someone at all times. There are extra meals in the morning and afternoon, or snacks or soup. If I forget to order it, you have to remind me to serve it." Come up." Chai Sujin told the maids around her.
The maids responded again and again.
"Also, when I read and write, I tend to forget the time. Don't forget, every half an hour, I will be reminded to stand up, take a rest, walk around, and take my time," Chai Sujin explained again.
The maids nodded one after another, remembering.
"If there is anything else, I will explain to you when I think about it." Chai Sujin waved them back.
"Princess," the maid who was closest to her was a little suspicious, "What's wrong with you? Have you never been so cautious before?"
Chai Sujin smiled lightly, "There wasn't one in the past, but there will be one in the future."
The servant girl frowned suspiciously, tilted her head, and didn't dare to ask any more questions.
As night fell, there was indeed a slight movement outside the window.
Like a night bird flying over a window pane.
Chai Sujin didn't fall asleep. Hearing the movement, she got up and jumped out of bed barefoot, went to the window, and opened it.
There is a tall man standing outside, standing by the window.
The dim light of the lantern in the corridor shone on him, casting a long and slender shadow on the wall.
The sound of opening the window made him turn around suddenly, the light in his eyes was brighter than the lantern in the corridor.
"Could it be a disciple? Squatting outside the women's boudoir window in the middle of the night?" Chai Sujin snorted.
"Which apprentice dares to come? You must first ask about the sword in my hand." Zhao Yuanzhen replied in a deep voice.
Chai Sujin suppressed a smile, "You are that apprentice!"
Zhao Yuanzhen lifted his foot close to the window lattice, stretched his hand over the window, and gently stroked her cheek, "Although I watch outside your window every night, it seems that I haven't seen you for a long time, and I finally understand why I haven't seen you Sanqiu. It used to be more..."
Even more than that before?
Chai Sujin didn't ask, and Zhao Yuanzhen didn't say anything.Both avoided the subject.
"It's cold outside, you close the window." Zhao Yuanzhen turned over and jumped into the window.
"You go out, I'll close the window." Chai Sujin stretched out her hand against the window.
Zhao Yuanzhen immediately held her hand in his palm, freed one hand, and closed the window smoothly.
"Who told you to come in?" Chai Sujin asked back.
"I miss you so much, I can't see you anymore, I'm really going crazy. I'm reckless, you are still young, and it's the first time, I..." Zhao Yuanzhen looked at her up and down through the indoor light.
Chai Sujin's face became hot, and she raised her foot and kicked him on the leg, "Who is young? I have already passed the age, and I can marry a long time ago!"
"Are you in such a hurry to get married?" Zhao Yuanzhen held her in his arms, "Can you wait for me to come back?"
Chai Sujin looked up at him, "The Holy Majesty has promised you to go to the frontier to lead the army?"
Zhao Yuanzhen's face did not move, but the expression in his eyes was subdued, and he slowly shook his head.
"Don't worry, there is no movement from the Chu army anyway, and the attitude of Shu is ambiguous." Chai Sujin said softly.
Zhao Yuanzhen hummed, "You've been sleeping for the past two days, which really worries me. Are you... all right?"
"Is there something wrong with you, you don't know?" Chai Sujin's face was hot, and he secretly blamed him for bringing this up again, "It's getting late, I'm going to sleep, you go quickly."
Zhao Yuanzhen bent over to pick her up, and walked towards the bed.
Chai Sujin turned pale with shock, "Don't, my waist is still sore!"
"I won't go." Zhao Yuanzhen said, "How can you drive me away? Now I'm mine, and I just need to come back from victory and marry you into the family."
Chai Sujin snorted softly, "You're a good boy! You're my man! This is the princess mansion!"
Zhao Yuanzhen nodded again and again, "No, this minister is the princess's man."
Chai Sujin couldn't help laughing because he was so obedient.
The two rolled on the bed, and Zhao Yuanzhen pressed on him again.
Chai Sujin shook her head quickly, "It's really not good, if you do this again, I will call someone to drive you out!"
Zhao Yuanzhen shook his head lightly, and placed a light kiss on her forehead, "I don't do anything, I just want to be so close to you, listen to your breath, smell your breath. Don't worry, I won't touch you."
Chai Sujin looked at him suspiciously.
There was seriousness in his dark eyes.
Chai Sujin reached out and grabbed the quilt, rolled around, and wrapped herself in the quilt, "You said it, a gentleman."
"A four-horse is hard to chase." Zhao Yuanzhen took her into his arms with a quilt, patted her on the back through the quilt, and murmured softly, like coaxing a child, "Go to sleep, I'll keep you safe."
A smile overflowed from Chai Sujin's lips, and she felt very at ease being guarded by him.
In the morning, when she woke up, he had already left.
With him around, she seemed to be sleeping extraordinarily peacefully, and the unique sandalwood fragrance on his body made her feel peaceful.
From this day on, he came quietly every night.Sometimes earlier, sometimes later, but not all night.
Chai Sujin teased and ridiculed him at first, but later she got used to it, without him, she could even toss and turn, and only when he arrived could she sleep peacefully.
Sometimes he will be very honest, and he will not move when he says nothing.
But when she was in good spirits, he showed his manly nature...
Chai Sujin regretted that night, medicine was added to the food in the censer. A man's nature is like this. Maybe she doesn't have to calculate like that at all, and he won't be able to control it.
However, the medicine in the meal is to increase the chance of conception.
……
Staying together like this seems to last forever.Neither of them mentioned the separation again, nor did they mention the matter of Chu State again.
After a heavy snowfall, the winter is a bit dry and cold, and there is no more snow.
Until the night of New Year's Eve, it snowed again.
Since his ascension to the throne, the Holy Majesty has been very frugal and rarely entertained his ministers.
On New Year's Eve, only once a year, the Holy Majesty made an exception and arranged a banquet in the palace.Feast the ministers and the envoys who have not been released to Chu.
At the beginning, both the host and the guest were very happy, the hall was warm and harmonious, singing and singing, and the snow was falling outside the hall, and the snowflakes were flying.
Drinking warm wine, looking at the snowflakes fluttering outside, listening to music and singing, this New Year's Eve is beautiful, as if there is no imminent war, no deliberate marriage proposal, no political disagreement, and no burning post All kinds of reprimands from the museum...
Until the Chu people suddenly held wine glasses and toasted the Holy One.
The Holy Majesty spoke, and the music and singing stopped, and the only sound in the hall was the sound of the Holy Majesty inviting everyone to have a drink together.
But at this time, the Chu people suddenly put down their wine glasses, bowed on the pilgrimage, and said respectfully: "My lord has an order. As long as the Great Zhou Sage is willing to marry Princess Changming to my lord, my lord will immediately withdraw his troops and give a gift There are four cities, and one piece of jade. Burning the posthouse and injuring my envoys can be regarded as the unintentional mistakes of Duke Ding, and my monarch will not care about it."
Above the golden palace, you can hear a needle dropping instantly.
The ministers holding the wine cups stared at the Chu people, and the wine cups were brought to their mouths, but they all forgot to drink.
Some even poured down the collar and into the neck.
The people of Chu bowed respectfully, as if they had never felt the huge change in the atmosphere in the hall as soon as these words came out.
The charcoal fire is burning inside the hall, and the earth dragon is burning. Although there are snowflakes outside the hall, the cold air should not invade the hall.But at this time, the hall was as cold as charcoal fire, and all the dragons were removed.
Especially the ministers sitting next to Duke Ding and the palace servants who served him.They clearly felt the cold air emanating from Ding Guogong's body, which made them shiver from the cold.
Chai Xian, who was sitting on the honored seat, did not look at Duke Ding, nor did he look at Chai Sujin who was sitting calmly with downcast eyes.
He said slowly: "Today is New Year's Eve, a great festival to bid farewell to the old and welcome the new. Don't mention other things, just let the monarch and ministers enjoy together, and the guests and hosts enjoy together."
"What the Holy Majesty said is very true. It is the great festival of saying goodbye to the old and welcoming the new, so we should be more happy than happy. My monarch is sincerely asking for marriage. This is something that is beneficial to both countries. My monarch marries the woman he likes. Doesn't the acquisition of four cities in the Great Zhou bring a lot of joy to the new year?" the Chu man said with a smile.
Chai Xian's face turned cold, "I'm so dumb, don't you understand what I'm saying?"
His cold and slightly angry voice made the atmosphere above the Golden Palace more condensed.
The Chu man frowned slightly, as if he wanted to say something, but he was a little timid.
At this moment, a series of clear and casual laughter sounded in the hall, which was incompatible with the atmosphere in the hall.
Everyone looked for the reputation, but saw Chai Sujin slowly getting up behind the food table.
She is Princess Changming, sitting first on the left hand side of the Holy Majesty.
The person she was looking at from afar was none other than Ding Guogong.
Different from Ding Guogong's dark complexion at this time, the smile on her face was bright and dazzling, not fake.
Chai Xian looked at her in surprise.
The people of Chu also cupped their hands and said to her, "I don't know why Princess Changming laughed? But because of the joy in my heart?"
Brother Xuan, who was a little behind, muttered, "Joy is a bird fart!"
His voice was not too loud, but because the hall was too quiet, everyone could hear his voice.
Chu people looked slightly embarrassed.
The officials of Da Zhou couldn't help covering their mouths and laughing.
"It's joy from the heart," Chai Sujin nodded slowly. "It's New Year's Eve. It's a good day for the monarch and the people to rejoice together. I also have a happy event that I want to share with the Holy Majesty."
Chai Xian squinted at her, with doubts and worries in his eyes, "Oh? What kind of happy event?"
The Chu man frowned and looked at her cautiously.
Chai Sujin slowly raised her hand, placed it on her belly, and stroked it gently, a gentle smile overflowed her beautiful face, "I'm pregnant."
As soon as he said a word, everyone was shocked.
But she looked up at Zhao Yuanzhen and said, "The child belongs to Duke Ding. Duke Ding and I have already made a lifelong agreement. Although we haven't paid a big gift, this child is also a gift from heaven."
Almost everyone in the hall held their breath.
Except for Chai Sujin who still had a smile on his face, even Zhao Yuanzhen was stunned.Completely stunned by her words.
The Holy One stared blankly at Chai Sujin, as if he didn't recognize her for a moment.
The ministers in the palace almost changed their faces.
Brother Xuan, who was sitting at the back, was stunned for a moment, then stood up abruptly, raised his feet and rushed forward.
Ji Bocai, who was sitting not far from Duke Ding, saw Brother Xuan's actions, jumped up immediately, and grabbed Brother Xuan tightly.
Brother Xuan gritted his teeth, and his voice came out from between his teeth, "If you are still my cousin, let me go, or work with me to fix that Zhao."
After the Chu people were shocked, they slowly came back to their senses, took a deep breath, and looked at all parties, "I thought that our national style in Chu was considered unrestrained, but I never thought that Da Zhou would make us look at us with admiration. The dignified Princess of Da Zhou, I can't do it." Marriage is a secret marriage, so it’s okay if you don’t show shame, but you dare to take it to the Golden Palace and say it in front of the Holy Majesty, so many people, and even foreign envoys..."
"You fart!" Brother Xuan scolded angrily.
Zhao Yuanzhen also stood up abruptly, "I don't need you to judge the character of my Princess Da Zhou."
He stepped up to Chai Sujin, stretched out his hand to hold her hand, looked at her deeply, and asked with some pity and even more unbearable: "Why is this so?"
Chai Sujin shook his head, pushed him away, and came to the middle of the golden hall, pilgrimage to salute, "My sage has learned from me, my heart has long belonged to me, the people of Chu made things difficult for others, and it was clearly intentional to make things difficult for Da Zhou and the sage. It was not a gentleman's doing, If the Holy Majesty backs down from him, it will definitely encourage the desire to take power and plunder, and he will make more progress in the future."
"My lord sincerely asks for marriage, and is even willing to cede the land, but was misunderstood by the princess in this way. It's really... all my heart is for the bright moon, but the bright moon shines on the ditch!" Chu people said sharply.
Chai Sujin turned her face, "Is it true? You know it, and your king knows it better. Now I will also tell you my heart clearly to you Chu people. Although your Chu king is good and has a high status, you can come to me. Say—worth nothing!"
A group of Chu people were immediately furious and got up one after another.
"Instigating a dispute between the two countries may lead to a war on the border or even the entire territory. In a big war, it is the people who suffer. I heard that the princess is the most benevolent, but now she has caused a dispute between the two countries. Can the princess bear the crime? " Chu Ren asked coldly.
Chai Sujin shook her head, "Don't accuse me of such crimes. The person who started the dispute between the two countries is your Chu State, and your Chu State King! And I, Da Zhou, are just protecting the border and protecting our own people. People! Although the Chu State is planning to use the army to exert pressure, we will never compromise or give in!"
After Chai Sujin finished speaking, the hall fell silent again.
Brother Xuan said: "That's exactly what he said! Is Dazhou anyone able to flatten and round him? I won't offend people if they don't offend me. If they offend me, they will be punished even if they are far away!"
His voice was already resounding, but now he roared out full of energy, reverberating above the Golden Palace, quite a deafening effect.
All the ministers of the Great Zhou also got up one after another, their faces flushed, their blood surged up, and they suddenly became proud.
The scene was especially spectacular for a while.
The Chu people's aura was suppressed, and some Chu people even hunched over involuntarily and lowered their heads slightly.
"Your Majesty, may I ask if this is the words of the princess's family, or the meaning of the Majesty? Is it the meaning of the Great Zhou?" Chu people cupped their hands and said to Chai Xian.
Chai Xian's eyes fixed on Chai Sujin.
He pursed his lips and didn't speak, but his eyes were as deep as a pool of water, and he couldn't see his emotions clearly.
After a while, he sighed softly, and asked quietly: "Is it true? Concubine, are you really pregnant? Are you really pregnant with his child?"
The Holy Majesty's voice was not loud, and compared with Brother Xuan's bold words just now, he was even a little weak.
But when he asked this question, the atmosphere in the hall became a little strange again.
Others didn't know the reason, and some ministers couldn't help whispering.
Zhao Yuanzhen also frowned slightly, as if she couldn't understand why she stood up and said this at the risk of her reputation and dignity, but the Holy Majesty wanted to question it at this time?
However, Chai Sujin understood the worry in His Majesty's eyes, "You said, you don't believe it. Dare to ask Your Majesty, do you believe it now?"
Believe it or not?What kind of riddle is Princess Changming playing on Tongsheng?
"No," Chai Xian looked down at her, shaking his head slowly, "I didn't believe it, I was just accidental."
Chai Sujin looked at Chai Xian, and the corners of their mouths overflowed with incomprehensible and complicated smiles.
It's like a silent game, but no one can lose in this game.
"The sage please order the imperial physician to come into the hall to diagnose the pulse." Chai Sujin said.
Chai Xian shook his head, "You are the most famous genius doctor in Da Zhou, do you still need someone else to diagnose your pulse?"
Chu people looked at Shengshang and Princess Changming suspiciously, and their back and forth words seemed to make Chu people see an opportunity.
The Holy Majesty didn't seem very happy to agree with Princess Changming's pregnancy?
If Princess Changming is not really pregnant, I'm afraid it will anger the Holy Majesty even more?That is the crime of deceiving the emperor. If Chu State asked to marry a person who angered the Holy One, and he could exchange this sinner for peace and a city, the Holy One of the Great Zhou Dynasty should be able to agree, right?
The people of Chu immediately cupped their hands and said: "The so-called doctor does not heal himself, he is a genius doctor, and he can't just listen to the advice of his family. What's more, there is such a thing as pregnancy? To be on the safe side, it's better to call the imperial doctor to diagnose the princess' pulse?"
Chai Sujin nodded yes.
Zhao Yuanzhen looked at her with a frown, and raised his hand to protect her side very cautiously.
Chai Xian nodded, "My concubine, since you have chosen so... pass on to the Imperial Physician!"
When the doctors of the Imperial Medical Office heard that they were going to check Princess Changming's pulse, their hands and feet trembled with excitement.
Diagnose the pulse of a genius doctor, how can there be such an opportunity in ordinary times?Although a little apprehensive, all the doctors rushed to go.
When we got to the top of the main hall, we found that the atmosphere was a bit weird.
Three imperial physicians came, stepped forward respectively, and landed their fingertips on Chai Sujin's wrist.
Duke Dingguo was protecting the princess, his unfathomable eyes seemed to devour them.
It's just a pulse diagnosis, why is it so scary?
After finding out the pulse, the doctors were startled!Staring at the pulse gate, he could hardly believe his own judgment.
"This... this is... the Ximai?!"
The other two imperial physicians who hadn't checked their pulse were startled when they heard this.
Not knowing what happened in the palace earlier, the imperial physicians who were arrested for taking the pulse in a daze looked at each other, feeling a little fear in their hearts.
The physician who had taken the pulse, with a pale face, stepped aside.
The other two stepped forward, trembling to check the pulse.
The two of them didn't open their mouths after taking the pulse, they watched the faces of the Holy One and Princess Changming cautiously.
The Holy One lowered his eyes and asked, "Princess Changming's body?"
"The princess is very healthy and there is nothing wrong with it." The two imperial physicians said quickly.
The Holy Majesty nodded, his voice was a little more majestic, "What about the others? Didn't you diagnose the Ximai?"
"This..." The two of them trembled, "It's indeed a happy pulse... It's only been around a month, and the pulse condition is not too obvious... Maybe it's a misdiagnosis..."
In the end, the voices of the two became smaller and inaudible.
"Misdiagnosis?" Chai Xian laughed, "It's fine if one person is misdiagnosed. The three imperial physicians all misdiagnosed. There is no need for the imperial medical office of Da Zhou. Is the imperial court raising a group of idiots?"
The three imperial physicians quickly knelt down.
Chai Xian's eyes left the imperial physician and landed on Chai Sujin again, "My dear, this is really a new year, a new surprise!"
His smile didn't reach his eyes, and his tone was not serious.
"Yes, Your Majesty." Chai Sujin nodded in response.
Zhao Yuanzhen protected her, "If the Holy Majesty wants to punish, I beg the Holy Majesty to punish the humble minister. The princess is being punished by the minister..."
"Needless to say." Chai Sujin interrupted him with a blushing face.
Zhao Yuanzhen stared at her.
Chai Sujin smiled slightly, "Are you willing to fight and win for me and our children?"
The Chu people were slightly startled.
The ministers in the palace were also surprised, "So it was for..."
They just came to their senses completely now, and finally understood why Princess Changming was risking her face and honor to tell the story of her pregnancy at the banquet.
Chai Xian lowered his eyes and sighed softly, with a slightly exhausted look on his face, "It's getting late, and the banquet is almost over, all lovers go home, let's watch the new year with family and relatives."
All the ministers left their seats one after another and bid farewell to the Holy Majesty.
The Holy One pointed at Chai Sujin, "My dear, I still have something to tell you."
Concubine Chai got up and stood up straight, and the people in the hall left one after another. When they left, many people's eyes swept over her.
It seemed that she was used to the respectful and admiring gazes of the crowd, and Chai Sujin felt a little sad to be looked at like this.
But she smiled. Although many people can't understand, even if they understand, they can't support her, but she doesn't regret everything she has done. She knows what she wants.
The hall was finally quiet, and the quiet was somewhat lonely and empty.
Surrounded by the aroma of wine and coriander, and the fragrance of dancers and singers' powder is lingering.
Zhao Yuanzhen didn't leave, but stood by her side, protecting her in his arms.
Chai Xian looked up at Chai Sujin, then at Zhao Yuanzhen, got up and walked down the throne slowly.
He walked past the two of them slowly, leading a group of palace servants towards the outside of the hall.
Chai Sujin and Zhao Yuanzhen followed behind, not far or near.
It's cold outside, and the snow hasn't stopped yet.
Although the corridor was not covered by snow, the wind still blows in a lot of snowflakes, which wet the road surface.
"Why are you doing this?" Chai Xian suddenly stopped.
The palace people retreated on both sides.
Chai Sujin stepped forward slowly, bent her knees to kneel.
Zhao Yuanzhen grabbed her tightly, "You already have a body."
After speaking, he knelt down.
Chai Xian took a deep breath, Zhao Yuanzhen was a proud person, and he seldom made big gifts.It was rare for him to kneel so happily.
"I would like to stay in Beijing and ask the Holy Lord to send Ding Guogong to go to fight and expel the invasion of Chu State on our border." Chai Sujin nodded and said, "Only when he returns victorious can he pick up our mother and son or mother and daughter."
Zhao Yuanzhen's eyes were slightly darkened, and he seemed a little displeased, but he didn't open his mouth to refute.
Chai Xian kept his eyes on him and didn't speak for a while.
"Ding Guogong's ability is better than me. No one is more suitable for this matter. One is to fight for the country and the people, the other is for his wife and son, and the third is for his own dignity. I think there is no one better than him I want to win this battle even more." Chai Sujin said slowly.
Chai Xian nodded, "I understand."
"If the Holy Majesty is worried..."
Before Chai Sujin finished speaking, she was interrupted by Chai Xian raising her hand, "I'm not worried about him, I just love you."
When the words fell to the ground, the cold air with snowflakes in it suddenly added a bit of warmth.
"I feel sorry for you. You have to consider both me and the officials and people, and plan for him." Chai Xian chuckled, "If you get a wife like this, Duke Ding must not let you down."
"I will guard with my life and never let her down." Zhao Yuanzhen said seriously.
Chai Xian nodded and chuckled, "Okay, I'll take this as a military order in front of me. If you can't win, your wife, your son, you don't even want to welcome home!"
"Minister, remember." Zhao Yuanzhen kowtowed humbly and reverently.
"I have seen your intentions. Do you think I am willing to compromise with Chu State? He was just a small guard by my side at the beginning, but now he dares to send someone to coerce me and force him in front of me?" Chai Xian With a cold snort, "My tone is finally smooth now. Ai Qing will go to war with confidence. I will take good care of your wife and children in Beijing and wait for your triumphant return!"
Zhao Yuanzhen and Chai Sujin resigned together.
Chai Sujin originally planned to talk to the Holy Master about the dragon veins, but it's a pity that Zhao Yuanzhen didn't ask her to leave his sight for a moment.
Chai Xian didn't seem to want to mention this matter either, so she had no choice but to let it go.
Zhao Yuanzhen sent her back to the princess mansion and sent her to the bed.
He personally removed the cloak and clothes for her, and put on warm and comfortable home clothes for her.Let her lean on the pillow bag at the head of the bed, and put the tangerines from the south and the dessert Xiguoer made by the imperial dining room at hand.
Peel an orange for her in a while, and break a piece of snack for her in a while.
As soon as the hand that touched her became colder, he quickly ordered someone to change the Tang Pozi and prepare the hand stove.
"Sitting under the quilt, how can it be so cold?" Chai Sujin rolled her eyes.
"Don't be careless now, you are not alone, you have to think about the child in your womb." Zhao Yuanzhen said immediately.
His eyes fell on her flat abdomen, his eyes were eager, and he suddenly asked: "Is she really pregnant?"
"You still don't believe me?" Chai Sujin was annoyed, "Can I still bribe the doctors of the Imperial Medical Office to tell them to lie?"
Zhao Yuanzhen shook his head again and again, "It's not that I don't believe it, it's because I'm so happy that I can't believe it...my child, our child..."
There was no expression on his face, but his tone was full of joy.
Chai Sujin nodded, feeling a little lost in her heart, "Yes, I have lived two lives, but I don't know what it's like to be a mother. In my previous life, I always wanted to have a child for you, and I often guessed whether our child will be more like you or like you. I, until I died, could not conceive..."
(End of this chapter)
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