Chapter 33

The wooden sticks are engraved with semi-circular carvings of flowers and birds, which are finely crafted and lifelike.Can such a weird stick really support the weight of a person?It won't be broken...

Before Ji Xiaomo could react, the crutch was already stuffed in his hand, and Mu Shuiqing carefully stroked it.

Seeing his hesitation, Mu Shuiqing said thoughtfully: "My lord, you don't have to worry about falling down. The bottom has four feet to prevent slipping. If your lord is tired from walking, you can rest on the crutches." Mu Shuiqing said with staring eyes , "My lord, come and try."

Mu Shuiqing saw that Ji Xiaomo had been sitting in a wheelchair or lying on the bed, and rarely moved around. One day, he would get moldy, which would be very detrimental to the condition of his legs.And when he walked lightly in the mansion in the past, his speed was like a snail, and even after walking a few steps, he was so tired that he was out of breath, looking in pain.So she thought hard and thought of adding a convenient crutch to Ji Xiaomo.

The prototype of the wooden crutches is naturally the modern crutches with four-legged reinforcements at the bottom. Due to Mu Shuiqing's previous occupation, serving patients up and down their daily lives, crutches can still be seen everywhere.Although the memory of the previous life became more and more blurred with the passage of time, it took her a few days to draw a rough sketch, not to mention that there were crutches in ancient times, and she only needed to process them.Now that I have a cane in hand, I don't have to worry about anything.

Not being able to walk is really troublesome.Unable to resist the kindness, Ji Xiaomo walked a few steps with his cane, his footsteps were weak and weak, but with the help of his strength, he was able to walk forward steadily step by step, and he didn't even fall while relying on the pillar in his hand? !

He knows better than anyone how bad his body is now.It took all of my body's strength to stand up, let alone walk.When Qingzhu was not around before, it was a troublesome thing for him to drink saliva, but now, this crutch can make do.

"Which craftsman is so skilled that he designed such a unique design?" Ji Xiaomo played with the crutch in his hand and praised, "Princess, don't forget to reward me."

Ji Xiaomo thought it was a cheap thing that can be seen everywhere in the folks, but how did he know that it was Mu Shuiqing who spent a week running up and down begging the craftsmen to rush to carve, the wood selected, the length, and the carved patterns were all checked by her. Even when she was picking wood, she was pricked several times by the small wooden thorns on the peppercorns.Not long ago, when she got the finished product, she tried it out herself.

Seeing that he really liked him, Mu Shuiqing said happily, "It's good that the lord likes it. Why don't you go to the garden for a few more laps now to bask in the sun. Walking around a lot is good for promoting blood circulation and removing stasis. And it's sunny outside..."

Ji Xiaomo was silent.What he dislikes the most is exposing his weakness to the eyes of others...

The room fell silent suddenly, and Mu Shuiqing smiled awkwardly: "Is your lord tired, I'll help you to bed and rest..." She retracted her injured hand into her sleeve, and stroked it gently.

The ordinary days are four days.

Although Qingzhu said that "the prince will be taken care of by the servants, and the princess will arrange the reopening of the teahouse with peace of mind", Mu Shuiqing always feels strangely that it is her fault that Ji Xiaomo became so ill.Therefore, Mu Shuiqing returned home early every day, stewed various nourishing medicinal meals, and brought them to Ji Xiaomo himself, hoping for his early recovery.

Every time, Ji Xiaomo would stare at her quietly for a long time before raising his hand to take the soup cup and drink it slowly.

Mu Shuiqing was afraid that he would be lonely, so he would gossip about a lot of interesting things to amuse him every time, but every time he finished speaking, he would laugh beside him like an idiot, but Ji Xiaomo just turned a page of the book and said lightly: "Princess, your It's a bit noisy."

Mu Shuiqing always felt that he seemed to ignore her deliberately and was extremely alienated from her.After thinking about it, she always felt that something must have happened at the palace banquet that made Ji Xiaomo hate her.

Even so, Mu Shuiqing was still nagging beside him every day, trying to get his attention.After a few times, Ji Xiaomo didn't say much, and often said "um" perfunctorily, giving people a sullen feeling.

Such indifference made Mu Shuiqing extremely disappointed, wondering if he overshadowed his sweetheart's limelight at the palace banquet, so he was unhappy?Or did you learn that your sweetheart was ill, so your heart flew into the palace?
Either way, Mu Shuiqing felt awkward.In the past, she would never stay overnight when she was unhappy, but now that she has been affected by Ji Xiaomo for several days, she herself finds it a bit inconceivable... Could it be that unhappy emotions are contagious?Hmm... Does she want to stay away from Ji Xiaomo?
On the day when Yipin Tea Pavilion re-opened, Mu Shuiqing was extremely busy. Fortunately, the weather was beautiful, and it was an excellent day with bright sunshine.The red carpet blew out, lined with pretty flower baskets.

Under the roar of firecrackers, Ji Hengyuan arrived as promised, like a star effect, and all the ministers flattered and crowded the Yipin Tea Pavilion.Some high-ranking and rough military officers even pretended to be very interested in Mu Shuiqing's Shanglian, pretending to chant nonsense sentences, which made Mu Shuiqing almost laugh out loud on such a solemn day.

Today's Yipin Tea Pavilion is not the grand opening ceremony of one of Mu Shuiqing's shops, but the joint creation of three shops.

On the opposite side of the tea house, in Yixian Building, Ji Xiaomo sat on a chair with his upper body naked, his face was pale, his black hair was sticking to his cheeks wetly, his whole body was sweating profusely, as if he had just come out of the water , the complexion is pale as paper.And behind him stood two handsome men and Qing Zhu with an anxious face.

"Are you alright, are you alright..." The man in red behind him withdrew his hands on his back and let out a sigh of relief, "I'm exhausted...I didn't save the prince, I think I should hang up first It's..."

"Nonsense!" Beside him, the man in black also withdrew his hand, and after reprimanding the man in red beside him, he asked Ji Xiaomo with a slightly pale face: "This subordinate and Mr. Shen have already passed on the internal energy to the prince. Uncomfortable? Do you still need your subordinates to transmit internal force?"

Ji Xiaomo took a slow breath, raised his internal strength, and nodded to the two people behind him: "The poison is temporarily suppressed, and the internal strength has recovered three or four levels. It's not a problem for now."

Upon hearing this, Qingzhu immediately stepped forward and helped Ji Xiaomo put on his shirt. Afterwards, she carefully wiped the dripping sweat from his forehead with a brocade handkerchief.After that, she blushed and made Bai Ye bend down to wipe his face.

The two exchanged eyebrows, and the pink atmosphere continued to emerge. The man in red next to him almost vomited, curling his lips in dissatisfaction.Seeing it, Qingzhu threw the brocade handkerchief to the man in red, and rolled her eyes at him.

"Why don't you get in the way?" the man in red said dissatisfiedly, "When Bai Ye told me today that the prince was injured because of a woman, I didn't believe it at all. I didn't expect that the prince really closed the door of hell this time. His body is like this The difference! It took a lot of my internal energy... How can you pay me, my lord?!"

Bai Ye's face changed instantly, and she glared fiercely at Shen Mo with her icy eyes.For such disrespectful words, Ji Xiaomo did not blame him, he said lightly: "I was negligent, I won't do it next time."

At this moment, firecrackers rang outside the house, and the piercing sound made Ji Xiaomo frowned uncontrollably.

"Guest officers, good morning. With the support and help of all friends, Yipin Tea House is officially open! On this festive day, I have the honor to invite you to cut the ribbon for Yipin Teahouse today! Welcome Your Majesty!"

"The emperor is coming?!" Everyone bowed in a panic, but whispered among themselves.

"Don't you know? The woman who spoke just now is the Seventh Princess!"

"The princess is so powerful..."

After the lively ribbon-cutting in the morning, under the flattery of Mu Shuiqing, Ji Hengyuan flicked a pen on the blank plaque, and renamed Yipin Tea Pavilion as Tianxia Yipin Tea Pavilion.

Ji Hengyuan looked down and bowed to all living beings, and said simply: "This teahouse can be called the best tea in the world. The business must be booming, and the future is bright!"

Hearing the familiar voice, Ji Xiaomo couldn't help but look, and saw Mu Shuiqing standing at the door of Yipin Tea Pavilion, surrounded by flowers, colorful flags fluttering, noisy people and drums.She was busy looking around, ordering people to hang the plaque high, with a confident smile on her face, and her shining black eyes were full of joy.

Looking at her energetic figure like this, the exhaustion all over his body was completely blown away by this warm spring breeze, and an indescribable sweetness overflowed from his heart, making him unable to look away.

Ji Xiaomo stared at her silently, never realizing that he was smiling unconsciously, showing imperceptible tenderness.

It's just that Mu Shuiqing's eyes were watery all the time, looking at Ji Hengyuan affectionately!
In Mu Shuiqing's eyes now, Ji Heng is far from being an enemy at this time, but a living sign to attract customers!Who in the Western Xia Kingdom can invite the emperor to come to the opening ceremony of a small teahouse? !So Mu Shuiqing seized the opportunity very much, and flattered and flattered him very much.That soft and sweet smile made Ji Xiaomo frowned, biting his pale lips tightly.

And the moment Mu Shuiqing turned around, Ji Xiaomo realized that she was wearing a cheongsam with slits today.The tightly wrapped style has perfectly presented her beautiful lines.The opening is just right, and the white and slender legs appear and disappear, making him very angry!

When Ji Xiaomo was thinking about sending someone to tell Mu Shuiqing how to write the words "honesty, righteousness, integrity and shame", Shen Mo in a red windbreaker laughed, squinted his eyes and looked at Mu Shuiqing carefully, and exclaimed deliberately: "This is The new concubine that the prince detoxified with his life? Walking so close to Ji Hengyuan, and wearing such a revealing skirt, she really has an affair! Isn't the prince afraid of wearing another green hat?"

Ji Xiaomo coughed a few times, looked away, and then withdrew his smile: "Speaking of business, how did you do with that matter?"

"The people have been found, and Mo Hua is escorting them to Beijing, and they will arrive in about five days. As soon as they know their whereabouts, Mo Hua, who has never changed his face, is in a hurry than anyone else." Thinking of Mo Hua's face that changed color instantly and the mist Shen Mo couldn't help hissing.This was the second time he saw Mo Hua lose his composure.

"I'm escorted by Mo Hua, so I'm in a hurry to get back first. Because if I don't come back, the shop will be closed..." Shen Mo frowned, and his eyes rolled with a smile, so enchanting, "My lord, your concubine is so amazing. I It’s only been two months since I’ve been away, and the profits of the shops I’ve been in charge of in the capital have dropped sharply, and the employees have been poached by your princess one after another, which caused me a lot of losses!”

Ji Xiaomo raised his eyebrows: "You are the one who is incompetent in charge, and you still blame me?"

"Hey, my lord is so heartbroken, Mr. Shen has been with you for so many years, yet you actually help outsiders!" After lying on the table and pretending to cry for a while, he tilted his head and smiled, "Can I get revenge? For example Now catch a few mice and throw them into the opposite hall? Or send some thugs to make trouble?"

Ji Xiaomo didn't speak, but Bai Ye said with a righteous face: "Mr. Shen, please don't do such a thing, it will arouse others' suspicion of Yixianlou."

Shen Mo fell into deep thought when he heard this.After a while, he retorted: "In case Mu Shuiqing has ulterior motives, and specially set up a trap to let Ji Hangyuan catch and say that the prince's family is rich, it will be a fatal blow to us. Do you need me to find out the truth? As for the business war, I will But the happiest!"

Shen Mo enthusiastically proposed, assuming he was willing to do something for the prince, after all, it has been a long time since such an interesting thing happened.The interesting thing he refers to is that Ji Xiaomo, who has always been indifferent to everything, has such a rich and varied expression, which is really intriguing...

Qingzhu snorted: "Both sides are the prince's money, so why fight."

"The prince's money is all my money, okay?" Shen Mo lifted the table and said angrily, "Bai Ye, take care of your woman! It's been a long time since I haven't seen you, and you're getting more and more arrogant! You don't even think of me!" He bared his teeth angrily.

"What's wrong with my arrogance! You hit me..." Qing Zhu hid behind Bai Ye and made a face at him, "You can't beat Bai Ye again! Who is afraid of you!" She was escorted by her sweetheart, and was amused by Shen Mo's expression Qing Zhu, the face that had been frowning since the prince was seriously injured finally showed a smile.

"Only people like me who are so graceful and suave don't hit women!" Shen Mo said solemnly, "And I think that an upright person like Brother Bai will never bully others with force! Especially like me Such a good brother who regards death as home, how could he do it!"

Seeing that Qing Zhu was arguing with Shen Mo under the protection of Bai Ye, Ji Xiaomo rubbed his eyebrows and sighed: "Are they okay?"

Thinking of the scene of meeting again, Shen Mo sighed: "I found it in a poor rural area, and my life was quite poor...My lord, in the past two years...I have already found all the old relatives of His Highness and Third Highness... It's over. When everyone is here, my lord, it's time for you to make up your mind..."

Ji Xiaomo played with the crutch in his hand, wondering where his thoughts had gone.

Who knows, Shen Mo suddenly yelled: "My lord, what is that thing in your hand? Why have I never seen it before?"

Ji Xiaomo was startled, and asked blankly: "Crutches..."

"I know it's a crutch...but it's so different from what I know. There are strange things added to the bottom...and it's pepper wood."

Because there was not much demand, crutches were not popular in ancient times, and the most used ones were the elderly who refused to accept their old age.Ordinary people who are enjoying their lives still use crutches to walk around.Rich people who don't sit in a wheelchair and let the maid push it.And as Lord Ji Xiaomo, using a cane is very intriguing.

The crutches that Shen Mo knows range from simple and rough to magnificent, but the styles are almost the same.But it was the first time he had seen it grow like this.It's not that he is ignorant, but he is a young master who has traveled far and wide. Although the world is full of wonders, this is the first time he has seen such a strange walking stick.

Shen Mo stepped forward like a baby seeking knowledge, and his beautiful luck narrowed into a slit. He looked at the wooden crutch up and down, inside and out, and touched it. , Smart is really too smart. Why didn't I think of this."

The sales of crutches have been bad because the bottom is not non-slip.Now the one in his hand not only makes up for the shortcomings of the crutches, but also is more stable and durable.

He sniffed the crutch carefully, and suddenly exclaimed: "This is a thousand-year-old pepper tree, at least it costs 500 taels. The prince is so extravagant..."

Ji Xiaomo said with a smile: "Don't scare me. Pepperwood is not a precious wood. Pepperwood is planted all over the country. How can it be so expensive? What's more, with her temperament, it is difficult to get money from her .”

she?Shen Mo chuckled secretly, his beautiful peach eyes rolled around.Who is she in the prince's mouth?The new princess?
"Pepperwood is indeed not expensive, but it is not easy to grow. Only the trunk of a pepper tree can be used to make a walking stick. Moreover, the pepper tree is covered with thorny knots. Generally, few craftsmen are willing to make crutches with it, which is time-consuming and laborious. , does not make money, and is easy to get injured. This is a thousand-year-old pepper tree, and 500 taels is not too much. If you are willing to make this for the prince, you must have spent a lot of energy and money..."

Shen Mo is the son of a businessman. Although he usually does nothing, he doesn't miss money matters.Because he is a well-known iron cock!
When Ji Xiaomo was in a daze, Shen Mo tilted his head and asked, "Does your lord know... the pepper tree is actually poisonous?"

(End of this chapter)

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