Chapter 128: 128 Surrender

Chapter 128: 128 Surrender

Chapter 128 128 Surrender

Chu Qianchen relied on his wife to prevent her from sleeping in the morning and dusk, so she simply hid in Wanyan Courtyard without leaving the house.

After she finished making the pills for Mrs. Yin first, she went all out to make pills.

The process of making pills is extremely complex and uses many types of medicinal materials, some of which are precious.

There are some simple processes such as pounding medicine, cutting medicine, making fire, etc., she can leave it to Amber. She must do most of the processes herself to ensure that there are no mistakes.

For example, the most precious seven-star grass, the cooking process of the seven-star grass is very particular. It must be soaked with **** juice first, then steamed for a stick of incense, then taken out, cooled, and dried.

The above is only the first step. Next, there is the second step of baking. The ginger-broiled seven-star grass is heated over a slow fire to make it dry and crispy, and then made into medicinal powder.

In the end, this seven-star grass only became the size of a longan.

Next, there are more than a dozen medicinal materials waiting for her to process. Different medicinal materials have different preparation methods. In the small study, in addition to various medicinal herbs, there are also bottles and jars of wine, vinegar, salt, honey, oil, etc.

If Amber hadn't known that her girl was making medicine, she would have thought this was a kitchen.

When Chu Qianchen got busy, he concentrated all his attention. He was so busy that he didn't know what year it was...

However, she still remembered to ask Amber to send a message to the main courtyard to reassure Shen.

However, after four days in a row, Mrs. Shen still felt uneasy when she saw that Chu Qianchen still hadn't left the house, so she came over in person.

It was already three o'clock in the morning. Chu Qianchen had slept late last night and had just gotten up, looking a little sleepy.

Mrs. Shen looked at Chu Qianchen and said with a bit of helplessness: "The Ministry of Internal Affairs has decided to do a small wedding ceremony tomorrow. Look at you, how disgraced you are."

She stretched out her fingers to caress Chu Qianchen's cheek, and tucked a strand of restless hair behind her jade-white ear.

"..." Chu Qianchen blinked stupidly. She had been so busy recently that she completely forgot about this matter.

Mrs. Shen could see it at a glance and sighed in her heart: This girl is too careless about her marriage.

That's all, that's all, anyway, she just needs to ensure that she is a beautiful newlywed, and she will take care of the other things for her.

However, this girl must also be given some self-consciousness as a newlywed bride.

Mrs. Shen thought to herself and said, "The sewing room has driven out the clothes you wore as a gift. I asked them to bring them to you to try on."

With that said, not allowing Chu Qianchen to refuse, Shen gave a high-five and saw the door curtain being raised. Aunt Zhao from the sewing room came in with several daughters-in-law, holding newly made new clothes.

Time was running out, so Shen rushed to the sewing room for a few days to get it out. She used a piece of clothing that Shen had never worn when she was young as the base, modified it according to Chu Qianchen's body shape, and added it to the current fashion. patterns and accessories.

For example, this belt has been re-embroidered, and two rows of garnets have been sewn on it. The cloud patterns embroidered with gold thread on the belt make it look shining.

"Hurry up and put it on, let me take a look!"

At Shen's urging, Chu Qianchen obediently took Amber to try on new clothes behind the screen.

There was a rustling sound from behind the screen.

Aunt Zhao stood aside and watched Ms. Shen quietly for a moment, thinking to herself: The eldest lady really has nothing to say to the second girl, and her own daughter is nothing more than that.

"Madam, this Yun brocade is indeed worth every penny. It has been hidden away for so many years, and the material is not outdated at all. It is brand new," said Aunt Zhao with a smile. "The second girl will definitely look good in it."

Ms. Shen, who was drinking tea, curled her lips and said with a smile: "This girl has good foundation and looks good in anything she wears."

While he was talking, Chu Qianchen, who had put on new clothes, walked out from behind the screen. He was wearing a green lotus-colored mandarin that wrapped around the girl's slender figure. The figure of the young girl in her prime was beginning to show some exquisiteness. The material The bright colors made the room seem brighter.

"It fits very well!" Mrs. Shen's eyes lit up and she said casually with a smile, "Sister Chen, your figure is very similar to mine when I was sixteen or seventeen. You are still young, so you will definitely be taller than me in the future!"

Chu Qianchen smiled slightly, with a rare shyness in his smile.

Seeing this shyness in Hu Hu's eyes, she couldn't help but feel a little disobedient: Is this the same second girl who suppressed Grandma Yan until she had no chance to counterattack?

Amber lowered her eyes silently.

Mrs. Shen looked Chu Qianchen up and down, her eyes no longer able to reflect the others, and said: "The sleeves are still a little longer, let's make them shorter."

"Also, the hem of this skirt is too empty. Let's embroider some floral flowers."

"The waist must be equipped with a forbidden step and a purse."

"These shoes don't match, the toes of the shoes are slightly warped..."

Mrs. Shen said that Aunt Chen helped take notes, occasionally agreed, and occasionally gave Ms. Shen advice. As for Aunt Zhao, she had no room to speak at all and could only sigh in her heart again: The second girl is indeed favored!

Mrs. Shen asked Chu Qianchen to walk around in front of her twice more, and after confirming that there was nothing to change, she asked her to change into the new clothes, and sent away all the people in the sewing room such as Aunt Zhao.

Mrs. Shen took Chu Qianchen's hand and said softly: "Sister Chen, while you are busy, you should also pay attention to your health and don't be so tired."

Seeing the green shadows under the little girl's eyes, Mrs. Shen knew that she was probably very busy these days and was thinking about having some supplements stewed in the kitchen later.

Chu Qianchen smiled obediently and responded softly: "Mother, I understand."

Chu Qianchen understands Shen's caring heart. In fact, she doesn't feel tired at all. She has been busy since last month and has finally completed 70-80% of the Dazo Pill. The joy in her heart is beyond words, which is enough to overwhelm everything.

Mrs. Shen knew that Chu Qianchen was sensible, so she didn't try to persuade him. She changed the topic and carefully talked about the rules and etiquette of the day of the ceremony, which made Chu Qianchen feel dizzy again.

She once thought that she had lived two lifetimes and had seen everything, from being kicked out of her home to overthrowing the whole family. But now she discovered that there was something more troublesome in life - marriage.

Fortunately, once you get through the small wedding ceremony, you should be fine.

Is there news from the prince soon?

Chu Qianchen's thoughts ran far away and his soul flew into the sky.

Mrs. Shen took a sip of tea, moistened her throat, and then asked about Nanny Yan: "Sister Chen, where is Nanny Yan?"

Although Chu Qianchen had asked Hu Bo to pass the message before, Shen was still somewhat worried that she would suffer a loss, but thinking that Chu Qianchen always had rules, she held back for several days. Unexpectedly, she had been to Wanyan Courtyard for more than one stick of incense, and she didn't see any sign of Nanny Yan at all.

This is unreasonable.

Apart from anything else, she is the head mistress of the Hou Mansion. Under normal circumstances, if she comes here, Aunt Yan should come and pay her respects.

Chu Qianchen said calmly: "Locked up."

Shen: “…”

Aunt Chen: “…”

Fortunately for Ms. Shen, Grandma Chen almost pinched her thigh and thought to herself: The second girl is too courageous!

Chu Qianchen didn't explain too much, and said with a smile: "Mother, don't worry, I am sensible."

"Don't be bored in the yard all day long. Brother Mu will talk about you several times every day and come to play with you." Shen didn't ask any more questions and covered the back of Chu Qianchen's delicate and smooth hand, and couldn't help but think about it. Lian Lian: Could it be that the Queen Mother just sent a nanny to go through the motions and show it to the emperor?

When he mentioned Chu Yunmu, Chu Qianchen couldn't help but laugh. With a bright smile and twinkling eyes, he said jokingly: "He doesn't miss me, he misses my breasts."

Chu Qianchen made a gesture, and Amber brought a wooden box, and a sweet smell of meat wafted vaguely from the box.

Inside are honey-glazed pork **** and honey-glazed chicken **** made by Chu Qianchen himself.

Chu Yunmu loves to eat both sweets and meat, and he is most appreciative of Chu Qianchen's honey-glazed preserved meat.

The little black cat, which was sitting motionless in the cat's nest, also smelled the scent of meat, woke up in an instant, squatted up, and meowed "Meow, Meow, Meow".

The green, gem-like cat's eyes stared unblinkingly at the wooden box in Amber's hand, and her pupils turned into a thin line.

Its! The jerky here belongs to it!

Amber almost suspected that it would pounce on her at any time. Chu Qianchen stretched out his finger and flicked the little black cat's forehead casually, and said with a smile: "You little thing, you like to eat alone, and you can't eat sweets." taste!"

The little black cat meowed in frustration, then rolled and splashed in the cat's nest, rubbing and scratching here and there.

Chu Qianchen chuckled and asked Amber to get him some chicken jerky.

Mrs. Shen stared at Chu Qianchen's smiling profile, lost in thought.

On Wanshou Festival, when she said goodbye to her mother, Mrs. Mu Guogong, her mother hastily asked her some things about Chu Qianchen, asked her if her birthday was the same day as Chu Qianhuang's, asked her what she liked, and said she wanted to Send her a birthday gift...

Shen felt strange at the time that her mother had never cared much about her concubine and concubine, so she only saw Chu Qianchen this time and didn't even say anything.

On the second day of Wanshou Festival, Mrs. Mu Guogong's personal nanny came over and asked her to take Chu Qianchen to the Duke's Mansion when she was free. But Mrs. Shen knew that Chu Qianchen was busy recently, so she used Xiao Dingli to delay first.

That day, Mrs. Mu Guogong's aunt kept saying that she was grateful to Chu Qianchen for saving Chu Yunmu, but for some reason, Mrs. Shen always felt an inexplicable sense of disobedience...

While thinking, Chu Qianchen raised his head and looked at her, and the two looked at each other.

"Mother," Chu Qianchen called affectionately, his eyes clear, "If Brother Mu wants to come, just let him come. I'll let Yueying play with him."

When she smiled, it was like a breeze blowing towards her face, shaking the pond full of water lilies, blooming in the wind, and the lotus fragrance burst into bursts.

Mrs. Shen stared at Chu Qianchen blankly, her heart beating faster and she was in a daze.

At this moment, everything around me seemed to fade away, and all the events of the past few months came to my mind like a revolving lantern...

Seeing Shen's confusion, Chu Qianchen moved his face in her direction and called out again: "Mother?"

Mrs. Shen came back to his senses, smiled slightly, and said nonchalantly: "As long as you don't find him annoying."

Chu Qianchen's smile deepened, "I'll be busy for another three or four days, and Brother Mu will come over just in time to help me discipline Yueying!"

Hearing this, Mrs. Shen mentioned the invitation from Mrs. Mu Guogong: "Then when you are done with your work, accompany me back to the Duke's Mansion."

After a pause, she added: "My mother has been feeling dizzy lately. I would like your help to check on my mother, okay?"

Chu Qianchen immediately agreed and counted the time in his mind: "I'll be busy for a few more days and it'll be almost done."

Under normal circumstances, there are probably a few reasons for the elderly's dizziness. Chu Qianchen thought that he could prepare in advance and bring her silver needles, soothing incense, soothing tea and so on.

"There's no rush." ​​Mrs. Shen was afraid that Chu Qianchen would stay up late again for this matter, so she advised her, "My mother has been suffering from age-related problems for many years, and it's nothing serious."

"You, as a teenage girl, don't be like an old lady who is always bored in the house all day long. When you are busy, you should combine work and rest, and go out for more walks in the courtyard and garden. Take some time to relax.”

"In these months, the weather is hot during the day, but after dusk, the weather turns cooler, which is perfect for walking."

Shen Shi taught her earnestly, and Chu Qianchen obediently promised to be as obedient as possible.

Mrs. Shen had some simple lunch at Chu Qianchen's place before leaving with Nanny Chen. After having had enough wine and food, Chu Qianchen felt energetic again. She originally wanted to go back to the small study to continue making medicine, but as soon as she got up, she remembered that Shen had just asked her not to stay bored in the room all the time, which made sense.

She whispered to herself: "It's about combining work and rest."

Amber also heard the words "combine work and rest" and wanted to ask Chu Qianchen if he wanted to get the "Hibiscus Fan". He didn't want to, but Chu Qianchen said first: "Hubo, let's go for a walk and take a look. Grandma Yan."

amber:"…"

Amber blinked slowly, the corners of her eyes twitching.

So, when the girl talks about "combining work and rest", she doesn't mean to relax or read a storybook, but to "see" Grandma Yan?

Amber could only reply dryly: "Nanny Yan is resting in the back room."

Under Amber's guidance, Chu Qianchen left the house for the first time in four days.

The sunshine outside was so bright that it was a bit dazzling. She squinted her eyes in discomfort, feeling that she was almost as delicate as a hosta flower that likes yin.

Mother was right, it was time for her to get out of the house and enjoy the sunshine.

While Chu Qianchen was thinking wildly, he went outside the room at the back of the back room.

Seeing Chu Qianchen coming, the rough lady immediately took the initiative to open the copper lock on the door of this room without Hu Hu's instructions.

The copper lock was heavy, and when it was removed, it made a rough and loud metal collision sound.

The room was pitch dark, several windows were sealed tightly, there was no light inside, and there was a dull musty smell in the air.

The mother-in-law held a lantern in her hand, illuminating the room dimly.

Nanny Yan, who was wearing a rust-colored gown, was sitting on an armchair by the window, feeling lost. In just four days, she had already lost a lot of weight and looked haggard.

On the table were a bowl of white porridge, a few steamed buns and two plates of side dishes, which were breakfast meals prepared for Grandma Yan.

It was obvious that no one had touched the breakfast.

Chu Qianchen just asked the servants to lock up Nanny Yan. She had two meals a day and everything she should have. That is, no one would talk to her. Even the mother-in-law who took the meal would leave after putting down the meal every day. people.

On the first day, Grandma Yan was full of energy. She scolded everyone she saw and treated the woman who came to deliver meals in a vicious manner, talking about the Queen Mother.

The next day, Grandma Yan was still cursing, but her words already had a hint of both soft and hard words, as well as kindness and power.

On the third day, Grandma Yan softened her attitude and tried to use her jewelry to bribe her mother-in-law.

On the fourth day, June 16, Grandma Yan was even more wilted...

Although Chu Qianchen didn't see this with his own eyes, his mother-in-law would tell Hu Hu, and Hu Hu would tell Chu Qian Chen.

Chu Qianchen held up her skirt, crossed the threshold, and entered the house.

Amber followed her like a shadow.

Nanny Yan sat there in a daze, stunned for several breaths, and then looked at Chu Qianchen with a stiff look on her face.

Her eyes were cloudy and lifeless. Looking at the light at the door, her eyes gradually brightened and reappeared.

She sat in the shadows, her eyes flickering, a little panicked, a little uneasy.

She looked like an ordinary old woman, which was completely different from the arrogance and rudeness she had when she first came to the Hou Mansion.

Chu Qianchen walked towards Granny Yan leisurely, sat down casually at the table, and glanced at the food on the table.

Of course, the porridge and steamed buns had already cooled down a long time ago. The preserved egg and lean meat porridge was cooked to a delicious and soft texture, and the steamed buns were white and soft. Chu Qianchen had also eaten them in the morning. It was a pity that such a good breakfast was wasted.

A cold gaze flashed across Chu Qianchen's eyes, and he looked at Nanny Yan with a calm expression.

Grandma Yan was stunned for a moment, as if she had just realized who was sitting in front of her, and her pupils shrank slightly.

She took two deep breaths, stood up from the chair excitedly, and shouted: "Chu Qianchen, I was sent by the Queen Mother, and you actually locked me up!"

"Do you still have any rules?!"

"In the eyes of your Yongding Marquis, do you still have the Queen Mother, and do you still have the royal family?!"

Her voice was high-pitched, but she couldn't hide the hoarseness in it, and her expression was fierce but her heart was filled with sadness.

Grandma Yan really couldn't bear it. She didn't want to stay here anymore.

These short four days were like years for her.

It was dark and silent during the day, and it was equally dark and silent at night. If someone hadn't come to give her breakfast and lunch, she would simply not be able to distinguish between day and night.

Time becomes extremely long and torturous when you are alone.

Chu Qianchen casually withdrew his cold gaze, sighed slightly, and said disappointedly: "It seems that grandma still forgot what I said, so I'll stay for a few more days to calm down."

Chu Qianchen's words couldn't help but rang in Mammy Yan's ears: Here, I am the master, and Mammy, you are the servant.

Chu Qianchen stood up and was about to leave. Grandma Yan was afraid. She felt panic in her heart and blurted out:

"Miss Chu Er, don't leave!"

She never wanted to be locked up here alone again.

She felt that she would go crazy if she stayed alone like this any longer.

In the past, she had also seen some concubines in the palace who were relegated to the cold palace and fell into madness in just a few years. She felt that they could not bear the fall from the clouds into the dust, and felt that they deserved it. But now she knows that not only in this way.

Loneliness to the extreme can make people crazy!

Aunt Yan's forehead was dripping with cold sweat, and she felt anxious and uneasy.

Amber smiled half-heartedly and gave Aunt Yan a contemptuous look, as if to say, it should have been like this!

Chu Qianchen sat back at the table again, looking relaxed and contented.

Aunt Yan walked towards Chu Qianchen stiffly.

No one spoke in the house, it was quiet and completely silent, except for the faint sound of wind blowing leaves outside.

Nanny Yan walked tiptoe in front of Chu Qianchen and said, "Second Miss Chu."

Her expression was respectful and frightened, even when facing the Queen and the Queen Mother, this was nothing more than that.

Aunt Yan recognized the situation clearly, lowered her attitude, and admitted her mistake: "It was all my fault before. You, sir, have a lot, so don't argue with me."

Not only did she call herself "you", she also changed her name to "slave", and she was able to speak kind words to Chu Qianchen.

"If you want to surrender, then answer my questions first." Chu Qianchen held a round fan in his hand and fanned it slightly.

On the fan, embroidered is a black cat with four white hooves, happily flapping butterflies.

This round fan was embroidered by a little maid in the yard who was good at female embroidery. Chu Qianchen liked it very much. He often played with it in the past two days, and even used it to fan the fire when making medicine.

What did Chu Qianchen want to ask? ! Nanny Yan's eyelids trembled, she lowered her eyes, rolled her eyes, and said to herself, when she gets out and regains her freedom, she can take care of Chu Qianchen!

She gritted her teeth and said, "Just ask, girl." Cold sweat broke out on the back of her neck, and there was still a hint of shock in her eyes.

Chu Qianchen asked the first question casually: "What is your name, how old are you, when did you enter the palace, and where did you first work?"

Grandma Yan secretly breathed a sigh of relief and replied: "My surname is Yan, my real name is Erchun. I am forty-seven this year. I entered the palace when I was ten years old. I first worked as an errand in the needlework bureau."

The age at which palace maids enter the palace generally ranges from four or five years old to teenagers. The younger the age at which palace ladies enter the palace, the more likely they are to be sent to the palace when they grow up. Palace ladies like her who entered the palace after the age of ten have already When it was late, he was often sent to places such as the Clothing Bureau, the Imperial Dining Room, the Dining Room, and the Needlework Bureau.

Aunt Yan was able to make it step by step from being a little palace maid in a needlework bureau to the present. The hardships involved cannot be appreciated by outsiders.

Chu Qianchen continued to ask: "Then when did you go to serve the Queen Mother?"

Aunt Yan's eyes flashed and she replied: "One year ago."

Chu Qianchen calculated the days in his mind: that is to say, as soon as the late emperor passed away, he could not wait to put people around Queen Mother Yin.

Chu Qianchen suddenly changed his tone and said, "Then where were you on duty before going to Shouning Palace?"

Aunt Yan felt that Chu Qianchen's question was a bit aimless, but she still answered in a dignified manner: "I used to work as a female officer in Yeting, and was responsible for training the young maids who had just entered the palace."

"Because Grandma Li who was beside the Queen Mother died of illness, so I sent a servant to serve her."

In the palace, even if the female officials and maids got sick, they often could not get treatment, so many people died of illness.

"This is a coincidence." Chu Qianchen slowly fanned himself and sighed casually.

What's the meaning? Nanny Yan's heart was already hanging in a knot. After hearing what she said, she suddenly heard Chu Qianchen ask a fourth question: "Who asked you to move in the Queen Mother's ginseng tea?"

Aunt Yan's eyes were suddenly wide open, and her heart sank: How could Chu Qianchen know that she had tampered with the ginseng tea? !

She felt as if a bucket of ice water had been poured over her head. She was shivering all over, cold sweat began to break out on her forehead, and even her feet felt a little weak.

Chu Qianchen stopped holding the fan in his hand and said to Amber, "Mama Yan is sweating so much. It must be because it's too hot here. Why don't you give me a cup of herbal tea?"

Amber obeyed obediently, fetched a teapot from outside the house with quick hands and feet, poured a cup of herbal tea for Granny Yan, and then handed the tea cup over.

Grandma Yan's face was changing from blue to purple, she didn't dare to drink. What if this herbal tea has been tampered with? !

Seeing the wonderful change in Nanny Yan's expression, Chu Qianchen curled his lips and said: "The Queen Mother's ginseng tea contains pistil flowers and coniferous grass. These two herbs are not poisonous in nature and can be placed in the tea." At the same time, it will make people feel groggy and slow-thinking all day long, and as time goes by, people will become demented and forgetful.”

The cold sweat on Nanny Yan's forehead and back became more intense, but she persisted and refused to admit it: "I don't know what the girl is talking about."

"Don't you know?" Chu Qianchen pointed the fan in his hand at Nanny Yan's nose, curled up the corner of his mouth, and smiled brightly, "You come into contact with the Queen Mother's ginseng tea every day, and you think you'll be fine as long as you don't drink it. However, you don’t know that the medicinal properties of ginseng tea will evaporate with the heat and penetrate into your body through your nose. Then these medicinal properties will accumulate in your body over time, swallowing up your essence and blood..."

"Haven't you noticed? This year, you have become more and more forgetful, and you are getting tired and anxious more and more easily, and you wake up from time to time in the middle of the night..."

I like Qianchen so much~~

(End of chapter)