Chapter 11 Aunt Li's Leg Is Broken
He didn't talk while eating or sleeping. Concubine Fang saw it all and was worried. After dinner, Concubine Fang started talking about the Mid-Autumn Festival and said, "Your Highness, since you are going to the palace for the Mid-Autumn Festival, why don't you prepare a family dinner a day in advance to make it more lively?"
"Can."
Prince Lin stood up, looked at the cleared away dinner, and walked out.
Concubine Fang's eyelids jumped, and she quickly reminded him, "Your Highness, today is the first day of the new year."
If Prince Chuyi goes to Youlan Courtyard again, how will she, as a concubine, have any dignity in the future?
Prince Lin paused for a moment, turned around and entered the inner room. He sat on the soft couch by the window, holding the freshly brewed tea. He lowered his eyes, and Shen Lingshu's voice seemed to come to his ears: Walk a hundred steps after a meal, and live to be ninety-nine.
"Qingwu." Prince Lin's cold voice sounded, and soon, Qingwu came over with official documents, and Prince Lin worked seriously.
It was late at night. After taking a bath and changing her clothes, Concubine Fang specially picked out a pink dress. She entered the room and looked at Prince Lin who was reading a book on the bed. She took a deep breath and climbed onto the bed.
The belt, which was not tied tightly, fell off instantly as she moved, revealing the bright red bellyband and the fair skin underneath, which was vaguely visible and arousing people's imagination.
"It's cold."
Prince Lin reached out and tidied up her fallen clothes, put down the book, and prepared to rest.
"Your Majesty is right."
Concubine Fang immediately blew out the candles, fearing that others would see her embarrassment. She took a deep breath. How on earth did that bitch Shen get the prince to go to her courtyard for seven consecutive days?
The quiet moonlight poured in through the window lattice, and Concubine Fang's heart was pounding. She was going to be pregnant.
Concubine Fang quietly turned sideways. The darkness suppressed her shyness and made her bolder. She took the initiative to reach out and place her hand on Prince Lin's strong back. Her hand slowly descended...
Suddenly, her hand was grabbed as Concubine Fang was about to get closer.
"The concubine's body still needs to be recuperated, so she should rest."
Prince Lin's cold voice was like a basin of cold water, chilling her to the core.
The next day, Shen Lingshu went to Qiutang Court to pay her respects. She felt that Concubine Fang looked at her with a cold and gloomy look, which made Shen Lingshu feel puzzled. She asked, "Zhu Xin, has there been anything going on in our courtyard recently?"
"Something's happening!"
Zhu Xin said happily, "Last time, the master said he wanted to drink ginger milk. The kitchen has already asked someone to make it, and the master will be able to eat it this afternoon. Also, the prince has covered the entire room with soft blankets, so the master will feel comfortable even without shoes..."
"Stop." Shen Lingshu interrupted her and asked, "I'm talking about the concubine."
"No."
Zhu Xin said blankly, "Yesterday, on the first day of the lunar year, the concubine was serving the prince. How could she have had time to trouble the master?"
"Too."
Shen Lingshu couldn't think of it, so she put it behind her mind. She was still looking forward to the royal hunting after the Mid-Autumn Festival.
In the evening, Shen Lingshu ate ginger milk and walked barefoot on the ground covered with a blanket, saying, "Zhu Xin, this ground is really different with a blanket on it!"
It’s true that being favored is different. The furnishings in the house, from being bare at the beginning to being exquisite now.
"Your Majesty."
Aunt Hua was standing at the intersection holding a pillow. When she saw Prince Lin coming, she bowed and said, "Your Highness, are you going to Fengdan Courtyard? That's perfect! I've got the pillow ready."
Prince Lin looked at the peony pillow and his eyes darkened.
"Your Highness, Hai is under house arrest, and Concubine Chen has her period. Today, it is Concubine Li's turn to serve her." Nanny Hua said with a smile. If Concubine Chen did not have her period, it would not be a big deal if she went there for several days.
As long as I can get pregnant, that's enough.
But Aunt Shen had her period and couldn't do anything or get pregnant, so Aunt Hua couldn't just stand by and watch.
Facing the wet nurse who raised him since childhood, Prince Lin only said: "Thank you for your hard work, wet nurse."
Fontainebleau Courtyard.
When Aunt Li saw that inky figure, she instantly smiled like a flower. She bowed happily and said, "My concubine greets the prince. Is your majesty ready for dinner?"
"You haven't had dinner yet?" Prince Lin's cold voice sounded.
Aunt Li quickly shook her head: "I have used it."
She winked at Biyu, who was outside carrying dinner, and immediately said, "Your Highness, I have just learned a new dance. How about I perform it for you?"
"Hmm." Prince Lin sat down. Aunt Li had charming eyes and a figure that was not only beautiful but also graceful. Her dancing clothes were waving... The strong aroma of incense filled his nose.
Prince Lin stood up and stretched out his hand to tear off her coat: "Let's put it aside."
"Yes, Your Majesty~"
Aunt Li's charming voice sounded, and she said that her dance was beautiful and the prince couldn't wait to see it!
King Lin leaned over and pressed down, and the room was filled with spring scenery...
After that, Nanny Hua came over with a pillow. Aunt Li put her feet on the bed, raised her hips high, and urged, "Nanny, put the pillow on quickly!"
Aunt Hua immediately stuffed the pillow under her buttocks. Aunt Li complained unhappily, "My legs are sore."
"Mammy, let Biyu use her as pillow from now on." Aunt Li's words showed that she was disgusted with Mammy Hua's slowness.
"Yes." Aunt Hua responded.
On the second day, when Aunt Li went to Qiutang Courtyard to pay her respects, she looked radiant and cheerful.
"Greetings to the concubine."
Aunt Li said apologetically, "I was serving the prince yesterday, so I'm late today. Please forgive me, Concubine."
Aunt Li said she was sorry, but in fact, she was just showing off that she was favored by the prince.
Concubine Fang said solemnly: "If Aunt Li is unable to serve the prince, there are still so many sisters in the mansion who can help share the burden."
"That won't work."
Upon hearing this, Aunt Li immediately stopped smiling and said, "I am sure I can serve the prince. Who knows, I might even be pregnant."
"On the evening of the 14th, we'll have a dinner at Qiutang Courtyard to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival in advance. Let's go."
Concubine Fang interrupted Aunt Li and said, "Out of sight, out of mind."
Shen Lingshu was at ease, and Prince Lin didn't know what he was busy with. He didn't enter the backyard for several days, until August 14th.
"What? Aunt Li's leg is broken?"
Shen Lingshu was dressing up. She hadn't seen the prince for many days, so she had to dress up today. When she heard the news brought back by Cha Yu, she was shocked.
"How to cut off the land?"
Shen Lingshu asked.
"I heard that she was practicing dancing for the prince and fell to the ground and sprained her ankle. The court doctor said she needs to rest for half a month."
Cha Yu's voice was filled with excitement as she said, "Master, Madam Hai is under house arrest and Madam Lin is ill. This is a great opportunity for you, Master!"
Shen Lingshu raised her eyebrows, looked at Cha Yu's excited eyes, collected her thoughts, and said, "And Concubine Fang."
"Okay, don't be late for the family dinner tonight." Shen Lingshu turned around in front of the bronze mirror and made sure that nothing was wrong before taking Feng Zhuxin to Qiutang Courtyard.
When she arrived at Qiutang Courtyard, Shen Lingshu realized that she had not arrived early. Prince Lin was sitting on the main seat, wearing a black robe, which made his face look even colder and more noble.
After not seeing each other for nearly half a month, when those deep eyes looked at her, those blushing and heart-pounding scenes seemed to reappear. Shen Lingshu moved lightly and bowed: "I have seen the prince and the concubine."
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