Chapter 343 Yixiu 21
After leaving Ninghua Hall, Yixiu walked back alone. The wind was not as strong as it had been in the early morning, but it still had a chilly feel.
When they returned to Zhixinzhai, Randong hurriedly poured a large bowl of the hot and spicy ginger soup he had prepared. Yixiu drank it in one gulp and only then did she feel her body warm up.
She took off her cloak and changed into a light and warm royal blue silk casual outfit embroidered with a dragon pattern and made of ermine skin. She also loosened her hair and removed all the pearls and jade on her head. She felt refreshed all over.
"I'm sorry, Concubine. The kitchen has already prepared breakfast. Do you think we should wait or have them bring it up right away?"
"Let's set the table first. I've been arguing with someone all morning and I'm so tired my stomach is empty now."
When Jianqiu heard this, she hurriedly helped Yixiu to sit in the east flower hall. After a while, Randong and a group of servants came to set the table. She did not leave even after the dishes were served. She stood behind Yixiu and picked out her favorite dishes and put them in a bowl.
Yixiu finished a small bowl of shrimp wontons, five mutton dumplings, two sesame crackers, and two elephant-eye steamed buns with five-spice shredded chicken and Luohan gluten in just a quarter of an hour with an elegant and quick manner.
The portions weren't large on their own, but when added together, they were quite substantial. Just as Ran Dong was hesitating whether to persuade her master to eat less to avoid overeating after the two snacks and dinner, Yi Xiu stopped at the edge of her stomach's capacity.
As usual, she gave the unused ones to the people around her. Yixiu wiped the corners of her mouth with a handkerchief and rinsed her mouth with tea. Then she went to the study leisurely, but she did not read. Instead, she ordered someone to set up a couch under the window, spread a mattress on it, and then she leaned on it.
Jianqiu took two ivory-headed hammers and slowly massaged her legs. Yixiu sighed twice, and when she felt better, she asked her to stop. "You've been standing with me for quite a while. Let's take advantage of this free time and take a break."
As he said this, he gestured for her to sit next to him. Jianqiu did not refuse and really moved a small square stool to sit next to Yixiu.
"Thank you for your hard work today, Concubine. I don't know what's wrong with you today. You said those words to me when you were fine."
"Oh, she only remembered to light the fire after being in office for five years. But good things come to those who wait. The trouble has been dealt with. If she lights the fire now, it's not too late to make amends."
Yixiu touched the fine green fox fur mattress beneath her. It was a reward from Rouze after she gave birth to Honghui. At that time, she had just entered the mansion and felt very guilty about herself. At the same time, Yinzhen's infatuation with her was at its peak. Most of the good things that Yinzhen rewarded to Rouze were rewarded to herself by her under various excuses.
This is why, for the first time in this life, I still hate Rouze but have never taken action against her.
Unfortunately, people's hearts are fickle. Before she did anything, Rouze had completed her transformation and knew how to use herself to establish her authority.
"Fujin's method is easy to use. As long as she humiliates you, then she can just do whatever she wants to you if someone makes a mistake in the future." Jianqiu curled her lips. "But where does that leave you?"
"You still want to control our Prince Honghui. Fu Jin can't even take care of her own prince..."
The wind howled outside the window, but the room was warm and fragrant. Perhaps because she had eaten a full meal this morning, Yixiu leaned back against the soft pillow and listened to Jianqiu's slightly annoyed words. She just squinted her eyes and smiled softly, "She doesn't care about these things anymore. This is good. It's the only way to make the big show later interesting..."
The sound behind was barely audible, gradually becoming unclear between the teeth.
Although Jianqiu didn't hear clearly, she saw that the concubine had her eyes closed and seemed to be asleep, so she hurried to the inner room to get a thin quilt to cover Yixiu. She also moved the hot brazier to her feet, took the basket on the table, and sat next to the brazier to do needlework.
Yixiu slept soundly and even when she woke up she still felt a little unsatisfied. She sat on the couch hugging the quilt and stared blankly at the red-hot silver charcoal at her feet.
"The concubine is awake. Does she need to wipe her face?"
At some point, Huichun had returned to the room. Seeing her sit up, he quickly rose from the stool and leaned over to ask. Yixiu nodded dazedly, then felt a warm handkerchief against her face, and she slowly awoke.
"Where's Jianqiu?"
After taking the handkerchief and wiping his hands, Yixiu sat cross-legged on the couch, picked up the red date and longan tea offered by Huichun and took a sip. His lazy voice sounded like a hook, and Huichun's ears turned red inexplicably.
"Sister Jianqiu saw that you slept well, so she rushed over to eat. I saw that she was a little tired, so I just switched shifts."
"Well, she's tired today too."
Yixiu nodded, and seeing that it was still early, she simply slipped on her shoes and walked to the desk opposite, and casually stuffed the travelogue she had read yesterday back onto the bookshelf. Huichun had already laid out the paper and ground the ink with great notice.
Copying calligraphy is addictive, especially for someone like Yixiu who has already achieved great success. When copying calligraphy, she can write as if inspired by God, and her mind is still free to think about other things. Before she knew it, she had copied twenty large characters. If Huichun hadn't reminded her, I'm afraid she would have continued copying.
She put down her pen with a feeling of wanting more, and was just feeling bored when Xiu Xia suddenly walked in: "Concubine, the prince is coming this way."
Yixiu glanced at her casual outfit, ordered someone to bring her a cloak, and put on her embroidered shoes. She asked someone to wait outside, and only then did she leisurely walk out of the study when it was almost time.
As soon as Yinzhen stepped into the yard, he looked up and saw Yixiu standing in the corridor looking at him with a smile. Their eyes met, and Yixiu's smile slightly moved on her face, and in an instant there was a real joy on her face. Yinzhen couldn't help but smile when he saw it.
"Lord Beile is back. It's windy outside. Come in quickly."
Yixiu went forward to greet him and was about to pay her respects when Yinzhen supported her. She then took the opportunity to pull Yinzhen into the house.
After entering the inner room, she was busy taking off his cloak and coat, and ordered someone to bring him the robe he usually wore at home to help him change into it. She then took out some Biluochun tea and made a cup of steaming hot tea, and prepared his favorite snack, Bobo.
After all this happened, by the time Yinzhen reacted, he had changed into comfortable clothes, was holding a cup of hot tea, and the grape milk cake he had praised before was closest to him.
Yinzhen concentrated for a moment, then turned to Yixiu, who was smiling sweetly, and said, "What have you done wrong that you need me to cover for you? Why am I so panicked?"
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