lcionline Chapter 210 Picking Apples
Chapter 210 Picking Apples
As winter approaches, Lingyun Peak becomes withered.
Prince Guo hasn't been here for nearly half a month, but the news from Ningguta remains.
Although Zhen Huan was relieved that her father was cured, she still couldn't avoid feeling a little sad.
"Seventeenth Master has been so kind to me. I'm a little worried since I haven't heard from him for so long." Zhen Huan put down the embroidery she was working on and sighed.
Pei'er took Zhen Huan's embroidery and looked at it. "My lady, your embroidery is really beautiful. I have to learn more. I am worried about the Seventeenth Master, who is such a good man, let alone you, my lady. When I came back from carrying firewood this morning, I saw Aunt Jinxi going to Qingliang Terrace. Maybe she went to ask about it."
"Jinxi and Jiyun who is beside Concubine Shu are old acquaintances. The Concubine also saved Jinxi. It's hard for her to travel between the two places so often. It's just right for her to go and ask. And you, I haven't seen you go down the mountain recently." Zhen Huan looked at Pei'er.
"Alas, Madam Jing has moved away. I am unfamiliar with the place. What should I do if I go down the mountain?" Pei'er was a little sad.
Zhen Huan carefully studied her expression. "I've seen that Erhu is also a loyal man. Lady Jing is also very interested in you. Are you really willing to die of old age on Lingyun Peak?"
"I..." Pei'er hesitated, then quickly shook her head. "Men in this world are so fickle. I'd rather be alone. Besides, with my wife and Aunt Jinxi by my side, how can I not live a peaceful and happy life?"
Besides, Erhu was just an excuse for Jingniang to take care of herself.
Zhen Huan agreed very much and sighed with emotion after hearing this, "You are not wrong, but did Lady Jing leave you any tokens? You always need a way out."
So is Prince Guo your fallback, or are they Longyue and Huanbi in the palace?
Pei'er blinked, "Madam Jing said she would take my sister to Jiangnan to treat her illness and relax, and come back in two years."
"That's fine. As long as they come back, you can always think about it again." Zhen Huan looked back and said worriedly, "Why hasn't Jinxi come back yet? I saw frost on the branches of the trees this morning. Could she have slipped on the road?"
"Don't panic, my lady. Aunt Jinxi is the most meticulous. Let's wait a little longer. If it doesn't work, I will go down the mountain to look for her." Pei'er comforted her.
It doesn't come when I'm looking forward to it, but it arrives when I go to look for it.
Her voice came from far away outside, "Madam, I see a new crop of wild vegetables at the foot of the mountain. These wild vegetables are fresh and delicious. They are perfect for cooking tonight."
"Jinxi," Zhen Huan went out to greet her, "we have plenty of wild vegetables. I heard you went to Qingliang Terrace. Any news?"
Cui Jinxi's eyes moved, and she looked at Pei'er who had stepped out from under Wan Zhenhuan. "The weather is too cold. Cumulus clouds make my back ache when they come here. I found some herbs nearby and wanted to give them to her, but when I came back I encountered some wild vegetables, so I got delayed."
She smiled and met Zhen Huan's concerned eyes, "Seventeenth Master has been traveling back and forth between Lingyun Peak and Qingliang Terrace recently. Autumn is prone to fluctuating temperatures, and now he's fallen ill. The Concubine Dowager is extremely worried."
"It's all my fault. I shouldn't have troubled Master Seventeen." Zhen Huan lowered her head in self-blame, her eyes full of frustration.
Cui Jinxi brought the wild vegetables into the kitchen and said as she worked, "You can't blame my wife for this. Lingyun Peak is bitterly cold. If the three of us didn't sleep together, it would be tough."
Zhen Huan frowned as she wandered around the small kitchen. "Seventeenth Master contacted someone in the palace and learned that Huanbi has become a court lady, but she hasn't replied yet. Huanbi always has something to say about my father, and the person who harmed my father is still living in peace in the palace, enjoying wealth and glory."
After hesitating for a moment, Zhen Huan looked at Cui Jinxi, "Jinxi, I have to go to Qingliang Terrace. Please ask A Jin to help me contact the palace."
"My lady has always been unwilling to accept favors from others for nothing. You want to take care of the Seventeenth Master." Cui Jinxi looked at her with a smile.
Her cheeks flushed red as she grumbled, "That's only part of the reason. After all, when I was ill last year, Master Seventeen sent his own maidservants to serve me in order to hire a doctor. The main reason is that the enemy is in the open, while we are in the dark. My parents toil all day, and my younger sister has been a beauty since she was a child. I'm really worried."
Cui Jinxi smiled knowingly, "Okay, but the sun is about to set, let's chop more firewood."
Yes, Wen Shichu came once every two weeks, and each time he would spend a whole afternoon in the backyard, chopping enough dry wood for heating. However, the temperature had dropped in the past two days, and Zhen Huan, who was always weak, had consumed more firewood. Now, there was only enough firewood for one night.
"That's good. We have to leave enough firewood for Pearl when we are not here."
"Ah," Cui Jinxi was stunned for a moment, then said, "I'm definitely willing to accompany you, my lady. It's just that I did twist my leg a bit when we were climbing Lingyun Peak, and I didn't want to tell you about it."
"How serious is it? I'm a doctor after years of illness. Let me help you take a look." Zhen Huan asked with concern.
"No need." Cui Jinxi smiled apologetically and pressed her ankle. "It's freezing cold, so I haven't checked it yet. I just feel a little weak when I walk. I also want to wait for Doctor Wen to come over in a couple of days and ask him to take a look."
Zhen Huan nodded. "Okay, then I'll take Pei'er with me. Otherwise, I wouldn't feel comfortable with a man and a woman alone. I'll go get some firewood for you."
The next morning, Zhen Huan and Pei'er walked up to the Qingliang Terrace in the morning glow.
A Jin went out to reply to Concubine Shu's letter and saw Zhen Huan and Pei'er coming one after another.
"My lady, you are here. Our prince has a fever and is still missing you." A Jin was thinking of Concubine Shu, and he led Zhen Huan and the others inside in a hurry.
Prince Guo lived in the main courtyard. When Zhen Huan came, Caiping was carefully wiping Prince Guo's face.
The door opened and closed, and Prince Guo sat up in surprise, "You're here!"
Caiping stepped back at the right time, bowed and left the room.
"Pei'er, can you please take a look around and take care of our residence for the next two days?" Zhen Huan looked at Pei'er.
Cai Ping made a gesture of invitation, "Master has always wanted to invite you to stay for a while. He has already cleaned the house. I will take Miss Pei'er with me."
Cai Ping introduced: "This west wing faces the sun and is the most comfortable to live in at this time. It is elegantly decorated and your wife will definitely like it. This side room is your room and all the necessary items are prepared. However, it has been uninhabited for a long time and is a bit dusty. I will give it to you now."
Pei'er glanced at him casually and said curiously, "Seventeenth Master is so charming and suave, and he hasn't taken any concubines. Such a devoted and devoted man is really enviable."
"Yes, and the master is kind and generous. Cailan and I are both orphans picked up by the master. He gave us food, clothing and shelter, so we are all very grateful to him."
"Just a thank you?" Pei'er tilted her head to look at her.
Cai Ping just smiled and said, "At first, I had other ideas, but the master is a man who wants to be together for the rest of his life. If I had any other ideas, it would only make him embarrassed. So don't worry, there is no need to test me on your wife's behalf."
Pei'er said with curved eyes: "Sister Caiping, don't misunderstand me. I asked this myself. But I feel relieved now."