Chapter 204: Menstruation

Pinghu Residence.

Standing in front of the railing, you can have a panoramic view of the lake.

Looking at the cruise ship floating on the lake, with faint laughter coming from the wind, the prince's brows were gloomy.

Seeing this, the palace attendant whispered, "I heard that Your Majesty is taking the Empress and several young ladies boating on the lake. Your Highness has been busy with his studies lately, neglecting food and sleep. Why not take this opportunity to pay your respects to His Majesty and relax for a while?"

"If His Majesty knew your performance, he would be pleased."

He sincerely suggested that after all, it would be easier for them as servants if their master was favored.

Everyone in the palace knows that His Majesty loves the little prince born to the Empress as well as the people in his family. He dotes on the little prince born to the Empress to the extreme, and as a result, His Royal Highness the Third Prince receives more attention than before.

If His Royal Highness the Crown Prince does not work hard, His Majesty will probably forget about this son.

There was a flicker of interest in the prince's eyes, but then he fell silent.

He said disdainfully, "Spending precious time on a boat trip is a waste of time and a distraction. They can do it, but I can't. I'm the crown prince, and my father wouldn't be happy."

Besides, if he went, he would definitely call that woman "Mother". How ironic is that?

Because of that mother and son, he was repeatedly reprimanded by his father. His best uncle took a risk for him and lost his life. His mother was demoted and confined to Yaohua Palace. She was not even allowed to come to the palace this time.

Those dog servants who always flatter the powerful and look down on the weak saw that my mother had lost power. In order to please the queen, they withheld the ice from my mother's palace, causing my mother to develop a rash from the heat and almost suffer from heatstroke.

The palace maid hurriedly lowered her head to hide the twitching corners of her mouth.

Said that boating is a waste of time, are you sure you are not scolding His Majesty?

The prince caught a glimpse of the three people coming ashore, his eyes flickered, and he sneered, "Come with me and say hello to my good brothers."

Here, Asui and his companions were driven ashore like ducks.

One of them was holding picked lotus flowers in his arms, one was holding lotus pods, and one was holding mud lotus roots. If they were not wearing brocade clothes and wearing jade rings around their waists, they would look like little beggars on the street at first glance.

The prince's eyes fell on Asui, who was the cleanest and most tidy among the three.

Asui subconsciously hugged the unopened flower bud in his arms, his eyes showing vigilance.

This is a gift he wants to give to his mother, and it cannot be snatched away by the prince.

The prince rolled his eyes.

Ah Sui pursed his lips and tensed his face: "If the Crown Prince wants one, it's not a problem to give it to you."

The prince glanced at the lotus in his arms with a look of disdain: "Who cares? You country bumpkin."

Ah Sui glared at him: "Say it again!"

"Just say it, Tu--"

"If you say that again, I'll tell Father you called me a bumpkin."

Before the word "baozi" came out of his mouth, the prince heard his words and swallowed them back. His face flushed with anger and he said angrily:

"How old are you and still complaining? Are you a snitch?"

Asui doesn't care, as long as the complaint is useful.

At this moment, he felt that the prince's mother was sick, and the prince was also sick.

Pei Qian stepped forward, hands on his hips, and glared at him, "Yes! We can testify!"

The third prince didn't say anything, but his attitude was obvious, and he was in cahoots with them.

The prince was very disappointed: "You idiot, are you sure you want to join them? They are using you!"

The Third Prince stuffed a lotus seed into his mouth and mumbled, "It's better to use me than for you to call me a fool."

The prince choked. When did his stupid brother become so eloquent?

He was about to continue mocking when another voice interrupted:

"What happened? I heard your voices from far away."

Seeing the person coming, several people shouted, "Xian Niangniang."

The virtuous concubine approached from afar and saw a look of surprise on their faces: "What a coincidence! I didn't expect that I would run into a few of these little ancestors when I came out for a walk."

"What were you arguing about just now?" she asked curiously.

Asui and the others were not very familiar with Concubine Xian, so they did not respond for a while.

The Crown Prince said, "I was reminiscing with my brothers about the past, and my voice was a little loud, I am sorry to bother the virtuous lady."

The virtuous concubine looked at the crown prince, stared at him for a few breaths, and said, "Your Highness looks much thinner. Before coming here, I went to visit your mother, and she asked me to take good care of Your Highness."

She sighed, her eyes showing heartache: "Now that I see His Highness like this, I feel it's hard to explain to Sister Li."

The prince's expression was moved, and his tone softened: "Thank you for your concern. This is my own fault, and has nothing to do with you."

Xian Fei: "A few days ago, Li Er said she wanted to visit Your Highness, but I said you were studying very hard and might not be able to find time, so she gave up."

The Crown Prince: "I am fine. Thank you for your concern, my sister."

The prince was satisfied with Concubine Xian's concern and care, especially since she ignored Asui and the others.

Asui and the other two looked at each other, and seeing that there was nothing for them to do, they said, "Then we'll go back first."

The virtuous concubine turned her head, her eyes passing through a few people and landing on Asui. She smiled faintly and said, "Your Highness, please send your regards to His Majesty and the Empress on my behalf."

Asui nodded, and left with Pei Qian.

Looking at their backs, Concubine Xian sighed, "Maybe it's because they're of similar age, the three of them have such a good relationship."

"I just like to play a little, not as hardworking as Your Highness did when he was young."

In response to the Crown Prince's doubtful expression, she recalled, "I still remember that when Your Highness was five years old, even though he was suffering from heat rash, he insisted on finishing his lessons by heart. Otherwise, he would not put ice in the room, saying that it would strengthen his will."

"At that time, His Majesty also praised Your Highness for his ability to endure hardships."

The prince was stunned: "I didn't expect you to still remember."

Xianfei: "Li'er and Your Highness have a good relationship as siblings. She has been closest to you since childhood. Naturally, I regard Your Highness as my own child."

Her words reminded the prince of the time when the eldest princess often visited him when he was young, and he immediately felt much closer to Concubine Xian.

"How is my sister these days? How about I go and visit her?" he asked hesitantly.

The virtuous concubine's smile deepened, "That would be great."

.........

In a blink of an eye, it was the end of July. Over the past month, Asui had been very interested in the palace he had returned to for the first time.

The farthest place he had been to since he was a child was here, so he often wandered around with Pei Qian and the Third Prince. The three of them treated the palace as an adventure site.

Despite the many shade trees, Asui still got a little tanned, and his arms and legs became stronger, and his punches on people hurt.

Yun Wan woke up from her nap and saw that Penglai Pavilion was quiet, so she knew that the three of them had gone out again.

She shook her head helplessly and sipped the iced fruit drink.

The scorching heat was unbearable. During the more than a month in the palace, Yun Wan felt weak and listless, but her appetite had improved a little. However, she preferred some sour and spicy appetizers and iced drinks.

Seeing that she was greedy for coolness, Fuling said earnestly: "My lady, you can't drink anymore after drinking this bowl, otherwise you will cry out in pain during your period again."

After she finished speaking, she uttered a "hmm" sound, "It seems your period hasn't come yet this month?"

Yun Wan was stunned for a moment, and thinking about her recent abnormal behavior, an idea flashed through her mind.

She was about to speak to Fuling when Yueya came in with a panicked look:

"Something happened, Madam! The Third Prince fell into the water!"