Chapter 269: 269 ignore
Chapter 269 Chapter 269 Ignore
Shen Wan nestled in her husband's arms and whispered softly, "It's good that you know."
Chu Qianchen was her niece. She should have been held in the palm of her hands by her eldest sister, Mu Guogong's mansion, and she should have grown up under their pity. However, Chu Qianchen was surrounded by Chu Qianhuangjiu in the first fourteen years of his life. Taking over the magpie's nest took away the honor that belonged to her.
But now, my aunt doesn't even dare to be nice to this girl.
Shen Wan felt a sense of sadness in her heart.
She buried her face in his shoulder to prevent him from seeing the tears in her eyes.
She felt sorry for her niece, but because Chu Qianchen had come to the Prince's Mansion once with the Shen family, it had somehow spread to the emperor's ears. Within two days, Prince Jing was punished by the emperor in a random name. One year's salary is clearly threatening.
Prince Jingjun's family has not yet been separated. Several younger brothers of Prince Jingjun have been eyeing the title. They even made a fuss about it, saying that it must be because Shen Wan was close to Princess Chen that the emperor killed him to scare the monkeys. This incident almost didn't happen. Go to the clan mansion.
For this reason, Shen Wan could only keep a distance from Chu Qianchen. He could not get close or dare to get close.
Shen Wan felt uncomfortable, but she was not only the daughter of the Shen family, but also the princess of Jingjun. For the sake of the prince's palace, she could only do this.
One of Shen Wan's hands tightened the fabric on Prince Jing's chest.
Prince Jing gently stroked her back to soothe her emotions.
After a moment, he said again: "Awan, you should rest early tonight. You have been with Qiniang along the way and you haven't slept much. There will be a sacrificial ceremony tomorrow morning."
"I'll go see Qiniang first before going to bed." Shen Wan raised her face from his shoulder, her expression now back to normal.
Prince Jing wanted to say that he would look after Qiniang, but before he could say anything, he was interrupted by the sound of a curtain being slapped.
Prince Jing frowned slightly, but he saw the maid rushing in and said anxiously: "Princess, the county master has a fever again."
The couple felt a little thump in their hearts and stood up at the same time.
The two of them couldn't think of anything else to say and rushed to Gu Zhiyan's house together.
The wet nurse said in a panic: "Princess, the county master's fever is getting worse."
Gu Zhiyan's fever has subsided since she used Talisman Water five days ago, but it started to burn again yesterday. For this reason, Shen Wan stayed up all night with her, and the fever finally subsided in the morning. Unexpectedly, in just one day, she had a fever again.
The time between Gu Zhiyan's fevers became shorter and shorter.
Shen Wan's hands and feet were cold and she couldn't help but think, what would they do if Gu Zhiyan's fever got worse this time? !
Gu Zhiyan was in a coma, with an unbearable moan coming from her dry and white lips. Her forehead and cheeks were so hot that it felt like a furnace was baking inside her.
Shen Wan felt even more uncomfortable, as if something was strangling her neck, making her breathless.
She suddenly thought of Ji Shi Tang. Gu Zhiyan had been getting better day by day since seeing a doctor in Ji Shi Tang, but that time she was frightened by the brothel woman and her symptoms recurred again...
Thinking of the torture Gu Zhiyan suffered during these days, Shen Wan could only feel that he felt the same, and couldn't help but curse: "The emperor is really a little chicken!"
How can the emperor have any magnanimity and magnanimity as a monarch!
Prince Jing's face turned pale and he hurriedly looked around. At this time, there were only wet nurses and Aunt Rong in the room. They were Shen Wan's confidants and they all pretended not to hear.
King Jingjun was afraid that the walls had ears, so he quickly ordered: "Close the doors and windows quickly!"
After all, this is the Xiyuan Palace, and the emperor's people are everywhere.
Grandma Rong was also scared, so she immediately went to close the window herself. She cautiously looked out the window and breathed a sigh of relief when she was sure there was no one outside.
Prince Jing held Shen Wan's slender shoulders and comforted her in a low voice: "Awan, don't worry, Qiniang will be fine. I'll ask Dr. Lian to take a look at Qiniang."
Shen Wan held one of Gu Zhiyan's hands tightly, looking at her daughter's flushed and sweaty face, her heart felt like a knife.
She still couldn't help it and complained in a low voice: "He clearly ordered Jishi Hall to be designated as a national medical center, but he doesn't allow people to go to Jishi Hall to see a doctor. I don't know who he is slapping in the face!"
Jishi Hall is now very famous in the capital. Rich households and ordinary people in the capital will go to Jishi Hall for medical treatment, but those noble court officials dare not. The emperor has already used various methods to suppress several people who went to Jishi Hall, both openly and covertly. The hall saw the sick courtiers and killed the chickens to scare the monkeys. Now every government knows that Jishitang is taboo for the emperor.
For example, in the Jingjun Palace, just because she had sent Gu Zhiyan to Jishitang for medical treatment, the queen specially summoned her into the palace together with her third sibling Yao, stepped on her and flattered Yao, and even asked the chief **** of Fengluan Palace to Eunuch Li reminded her intentionally or unintentionally not to affect the future of the county prince for trivial matters, but Shen Wan could only accept Eunuch Li's kindness in an aggrieved manner.
Aunt Rong and wet nurse both lowered their heads.
Shen Wan took two deep breaths, moved her gaze from Gu Zhiyan to Prince Jing, and asked in a difficult voice: "Have you seen Taoist Master Xuanjing?"
Prince Jing nodded, "Taoist Master Xuanjing said that this talisman paper is a talisman to ward off illness. It looks like it was written by the Wuwei Guan lineage."
Because Shen Wan was not sure about the talisman given by Chu Qianhuang, she asked Prince Jing to take the talisman to Taoist Master Xuanjing to see what the mystery behind the talisman was.
Shen Wan: "..."
Shen Wan looked gloomy.
The imperial doctor said that the talisman was harmless, and Taoist Master Xuanjing also said that it was just an ordinary talisman to ward off illnesses. Even though they had said so, she was still very nervous.
She herself had repeatedly compared the talisman paper she requested with the talisman paper given by Chu Qianhuang. The talismans drawn on the two talisman papers were the same, and the strokes were written by the same person. Prince Jing also agreed with this.
Shen Wan bit her white lower lip slightly, hesitating. In her dark pupils, it seemed like two forces were clinging to each other, confronting, and fighting...
The room was quiet for a while, and seeing Gu Zhiyan's fever getting worse, she said in a hoarse voice: "Go get the talisman."
Like many times before, Grandma Rong carefully soaked the talisman paper in a cup of warm water, and fed Gu Zhiyan the talisman water together with the wet nurse.
After half an hour, Gu Zhiyan's fever began to subside.
Her little face also became peaceful, with her eyes closed, she looked so well-behaved and cute, like a jade-carved doll, which made Shen Wan's heart feel soft, sad, and even more distressed.
She wiped her daughter's forehead repeatedly, feeling relieved.
After she relaxed, the feeling of exhaustion in her heart surged up, and she yawned lazily. Suddenly, she found that although she was tired, her forehead was not throbbing like before.
Aunt Rong pursed her lips, looked at Shen Wan in embarrassment, and muttered: "Princess, we have run out of talisman paper."
Shen Wan: "..."
Prince Jing: “…”
Half a month ago, Chu Qianhuang sent a total of five talisman papers, but he didn't expect that they would all be used up so quickly.
Shen Wan's heart was pounding wildly, and Prince Jing said hurriedly: "Awan, it's not far from here to the capital. I will send someone back to the capital immediately and go to the temple to ask..."
The reason why they walked for more than five days was because the emperor stopped and stopped all the way. If one person and one horse rode back to the capital day and night, they could arrive in less than two days.
Shen Wan responded thoughtfully, guarded her daughter for a while, and then went back to her room with Prince Jing to rest.
The night was uneventful.
Early the next morning, when the sky turned white, Shen Wan braced herself up. She and Prince Jing had to go to the hunting platform outside the hunting palace to participate in the hunting ceremony presided over by the emperor.
Although Gu Zhiyan's fever had subsided, the little girl was not energetic and it was too cold outside. Shen Wan was afraid that she would be exposed to the wind, so she did not take her out.
This was not the first time Shen Wan participated in winter hunting. She appeared in front of the hunting platform with Prince Jing early, and at this time, the rising sun had just risen from the eastern horizon.
What followed was a military commander's ceremony. After the emperor worshiped heaven, earth and ancestors in a step-by-step manner, he then encouraged everyone with high spirits, saying that the leader of today's hunt would be rewarded with a big reward.
The entire ceremony didn't end until more than half an hour later.
Following the sound of a whimpering horn, the generals and noble disciples who had been eager to take the plunge rode their horses into the forest, their horses' hooves rolling like thunder as they rolled away.
The emperor and several nobles of the clan, accompanied by Lu Siji, the commander of the Jinyi Guards, also entered the hunting ground. Prince Jing, as the king of the clan, also went together.
Shen Wan was about to return to Yunxiangzhai to accompany her daughter when she saw Gu Jue and Chu Qianchen belatedly coming out of the palace on horseback from a distance, their cloaks flying in the cold wind.
Seeing that both husband and wife were carrying long bows on their backs and had quivers on their horses, they looked like they were going to the hunting ground to hunt, so Shen Wan did not go out to say hello.
Sure enough, the couple were chatting and laughing as they rode towards the mountain forest. Soon, their figures were overwhelmed by the layers of trees and shrubs in the mountain forest.
Chu Qianchen didn't see Shen Wan. She entered the forest and played happily with Gu Jue for a long time.
The two of them walked horses to enjoy the game, and even hunted some prey together. When they came out of the forest, it was only mid-afternoon, and the warm winter sun was hanging directly above them.
This trip into the mountains can be said to be a rewarding experience.
The baskets on their horses were filled to the brim with pheasants, wild roe deer, hares, etc., all of which were killed with one arrow. There were not many arrows left in Chu Qianchen's quiver, and Gu Jue's arrows No one is missing, no matter how many they came in, they will still be the same when they leave.
Chu Qianchen did not let Gu Jue take action. Chu Qianchen hunted these prey himself.
Chu Qianchen was in an extremely good mood and had already thought about a hundred ways to cook pheasant. In addition to roasting chicken, she could also cook beggar's chicken, chicken soup with red dates, jade chestnuts and wolfberry, pheasant melon seeds, tripe chicken, Sticky rice chicken, shredded chicken porridge…
Gu Jue's eyes were filled with a soft smile.
Just looking at her and being with her like this made him feel very happy.
He had long discovered that this girl was unusually persistent in taking care of him, not because of his injuries or because she knew medical skills. She just liked taking care of his daily life and being by his side... making him feel like herself. It is the delusion of a weak scholar. Since the little girl likes to be the master of the family, he should be responsible for "eating the soft rice".
Gu Jue laughed silently, his face lighting up under the mild winter sunshine.
Chu Qianchen took the lead in riding out of the forest. When she turned her head, she saw him smiling, her obsidian pupils reflecting her figure like a clear lake.
She suddenly forgot everything she wanted to say.
The prince smiles so beautifully!
Chu Qianchen also smiled, bright, bright, and sweet, like a child who got the treasure he dreamed of.
Suddenly, a gentle female voice came from behind: "Cousin, princess."
Chu Qianchen raised his brows, pulled the reins, turned the horse's head slightly, and turned towards it.
Beside the high hunting platform, Yuan Zhitong, wearing a thick lilac-colored cloak, walked towards their direction, with a bright smile on Guazi's face, and a shining red gold butterfly hairpin inlaid with treasures inserted into his bun. The long pearl tassels swayed on the cheeks, swaying and shining.
Behind her was a row of double-eared iron kettles, and there were seven or eight girls around her. They were obviously playing kettles together.
After Yuan Zhitong said something to the girls, he walked towards Chu Qianchen and the two of them in a graceful manner, with an elegant posture and a calm gaze staring at the beautiful pair of beauties standing there.
Gu Jue and Chu Qianchen were wearing the same purple-red riding attire today, with narrow lapels and narrow sleeves, a slim fit, and a black belt embroidered with silver thread around their waists, which accentuated their slender figures.
This bright purple color doesn't show any trace of femininity when it is worn on Gu Jue. Instead, it makes him look younger, heroic and picturesque, making people's eyes light up.
Yuan Zhitong stopped one foot away from the two of them and blessed the two on horseback. He deliberately exposed a section of his fair and slender left wrist. The red gold twisted silk phoenix bracelet on his wrist shone with a dazzling light in the sun.
Then, she raised her little face in the direction of Gu Jue and raised her chin slightly, making her snow-white neck look particularly long, like a graceful white swan.
Yuan Zhitong smiled again and said softly: "Cousin... I don't know if you still remember me. I am Zhitong, and my father is Yuan Youjie."
When he heard the name Yuan Youjie, Gu Jue's eyebrows moved slightly and he looked at Chu Qianchen beside him. He still remembered that she asked him about the Yuan family.
Chu Qianchen pursed his lips and smiled.
Yuan Zhitong carefully observed Gu Jue's every reaction, and felt relieved when he saw this. Sure enough, cousin Chen Wang knew her father. After all, her father was also a feudal official.
The smile on her face deepened, and she continued: "I came to the capital with my father and late mother a few years ago. It has been many years. If my cousin doesn't remember me, it is normal."
"This time I went to Beijing with my father, and my aunt, the Queen Mother, took pity on me and allowed me to go and greet her from time to time. This time, my aunt knew that I was traveling with him for winter hunting, and she would definitely see my cousin. She asked me to bring some words to my cousin..."
"Actually, I should have told my cousin when we were on the road a few days ago, but..."
She hesitated to speak and looked at Chu Qianchen timidly, her chin slightly shrinking.
Not far away, Hu Huo came from the direction of the palace gate. He also saw this scene and frowned, feeling that this girl from the Yuan family was even more annoying than the third girl from the Hou Mansion.
Her sinister expression caught the eyes of others, and they might even think that their princess was deliberately blocking her from seeing the prince.
Amber raised her eyes to look at Chu Qianchen. Chu Qianchen on the horse was still smiling slightly, caressing the smooth neck of his beloved horse carelessly, feeling that it was really good and cooperated well with her today.
Yuan Zhitong was still saying: "The Queen Mother asked me to tell my cousin that this area of the hunting ground is more..."
She was only halfway through her words when she saw Gu Jue saying to Chu Qianchen, "Let's go."
The two rode past her without looking back. The two horses swung their tails back and forth and paced briskly.
Yuan Zhitong: "..."
Yuan Zhitong was stunned for a moment, but he didn't expect Gu Jue to leave just like that.
"Cousin!" When Yuan Zhitong came to her senses, she wanted to catch up. However, a gray figure appeared in front of her like a ghost. The scabbard in her hand moved forward, blocking Yuan Zhitong's way.
Yuan Zhitong could only stop and raise his voice a little higher: "Cousin, it was really the Queen Mother who asked me to bring you a message..."
In this square between the palace and the forest, there are also many young men and girls walking and playing here. The movement here suddenly attracts a lot of people's attention.
Gazes rushed towards Gu Jue, Chu Qianchen and Yuan Zhitong.
After a while, Gu Jue and Chu Qianchen in front walked away.
Mo Chen withdrew his knife and glanced at Yuan Zhitong coldly. His eyes were cold and fierce, with a taste of bloodthirsty. He didn't look like a man, but more like a beast. A knife full of murderous intent. Yuan Zhitong couldn't help but feel scared and stood frozen on the spot.
Mo Chen turned around and followed him with swift strides, leaving only a lonely figure behind.
The cold wind roared like a sword, ruthlessly scraping off the dead leaves from the branches, and the blowing on the face hurt as if the blade had cut through the skin.
"..." Yuan Zhitong stood there, motionless, as if frozen.
Gu Jue's reaction was far different from what she expected.
She originally thought that in the name of Queen Mother Yin, Gu Jue would at least have a few words with her, instead of looking at the monk's face and the Buddha's face, but it turned out...
Yuan Zhitong's eyes darkened by three points, pitch black.
She was sure that Gu Jue didn't even glance at her from the corner of his eyes just now, and only had a slight reaction when he heard his father's name.
She had to think again.
Queen Mother Yin was Gu Jue's biological mother, so she didn't believe that Gu Jue really cared nothing about the Queen Mother.
She must have made the right move.
Yuan Zhitong was still looking in the direction of Gu Jue and Chu Qianchen, and saw the two walking side by side to the northwest corner of Lietai Square.
There were bamboo sheds built there, connected like mountains. There were tables and chairs under each bamboo shed. Some men and women were sitting in twos and threes under the shed, drinking tea and talking. Their horses were either tied or There are servants to wait on you, or you can eat grass and play around by yourself.
Gu Jue and Chu Qianchen went into one of the unoccupied bamboo sheds and sat down, while their horses went to play by themselves.
Yuan Zhitong withdrew his gaze, turned around and walked back in the direction she came from.
The girls who were playing hut with her just now stopped, or showed some mocking smiles, or blinked curiously, or frowned, or showed great interest in watching a good show. He looked towards Yuan Zhitong.
Due to their distance, they actually didn't hear what Yuan Zhitong said to King Chen, but at least it could be seen that King Chen ignored Yuan Zhitong. It seems that even if Yuan Zhitong is quite popular in front of the Queen, it does not mean that King Chen will look at her differently.
Yuan Zhitong had calmed down and smiled calmly: "I'm really not good at throwing pots, why don't we play hydrangea together?"
Half of the noble ladies present were acquainted with Yuan Zhitong when he was the princess's companion in the palace. Since the queen "appreciated" Yuan Zhitong, they would not shame Yuan Zhitong.
A girl in a crimson riding costume put her hands on her hands and said with a smile: "What a great idea!"
"I'm a little tired after playing hut all the time. It's good to play something else." Another girl wearing a duck-yellow riding outfit also agreed.
None of the other girls had any objections.
Yuan Zhitong ordered her maid to get the hydrangea.
The girls sat down around a long table nearby, chatting and laughing, drinking tea and eating snacks.
Yuan Zhitong held the hot tea and warmed his hands while looking down at the tea leaves floating in the teacup.
This was the first time she saw Gu Jue after coming to the capital.
As the saying goes, haste makes waste.
She didn't expect to get acquainted with her right away. She just wanted to say a few words in the name of the Queen Mother and it was enough.
Unexpectedly…
Yuan Zhitong bit his lip and touched the red gold twisted silk bracelet on his left wrist with his right hand.
This bracelet was given to her by the Empress Dowager Yin, and it was also the bracelet that the Empress Dowager wore on the day of the Flower Appreciation Banquet. Chu Qianchen would definitely remember it.
Although he didn't really talk to Gu Jue just now, it should be enough to plant a thorn in Chu Qianchen's heart.
Chu Qianchen was just a concubine, and she couldn't get rid of the inferiority complex of being a concubine. Especially after marrying King Chen and suddenly flying up a branch, this gap would make her even more inferior.
Next, Chu Qianchen will definitely feel uneasy because of his existence.
She might test Gu Jue or make trouble with him, just like her aunts...
Yuan Zhitong raised the corners of his lower lips slightly.
The commotion this time, twice, and three times was enough to make Gu Jue completely fed up with Chu Qianchen.
Qiniang’s illness will be cured.
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