Chapter 29 Chapter 29 Why don’t you feel sorry for me?
When the morning bell of Jinyun Temple rang, Yun Wu woke up immediately.
The deep and long sound of the bell echoed in the mountain temple. She had just woken up and her head was still dazed. She subconsciously buried her head deep in her collar, trying to block out the sound, but the sound of her heartbeat could be heard in her ears again.
Yun Wu just remembered that she was no longer at home.
She gently pushed the person next to her, and in return Xie Yi pinched the back of her neck with his eyes closed. He pressed her back into his arms and mumbled, half-awake, "Stop it."
The monks of Jinyun Temple had to get up every day to do morning prayers, and Yun Wu felt embarrassed to be lazy. However, she was exhausted from the long journey yesterday, and after struggling for a few seconds, she could not resist the sleepiness and fell asleep with her eyes closed.
When he opened his eyes again, not only were the monks doing morning prayers, but even Xie Yi was up.
He often slept in at home, but woke up very early in the mountains. When Yun Wu went out to look for him, he was already dressed and talking to the man named Zhou Qing.
Xie Yi sat behind the long table, his face uncertain, a few letters scattered in front of him, his fingertips slowly tapping on the table. Zhou Qing bent slightly, looking a little nervous, cautiously observing his reaction.
The two of them, one sitting and the other standing, did not look like friends, but more like a master and servant, superior and inferior.
Yun Wu felt a little strange, "Husband?"
The two of them raised their heads at the same time, and Zhou Qing quickly reached out to organize the documents on the desk.
Xie Yi didn't move, leaning back in his chair: "Are you awake? I want to talk to Zhou Qing. You go play outside for a while."
"knew."
Yun Wu asked softly, "Husband, have you had breakfast?"
“No.”
"Then I'll go see if there's anything to eat on the mountain."
Yun Wu nodded towards Zhou Qing as a greeting, and the other party just nodded back at her.
Yun Wu didn't interrupt their conversation, walked out quickly, and her figure quickly disappeared behind the door.
The conditions in Jinyun Temple were not as good as those in the Duke's Mansion. Although Xie Yi lived alone in a small courtyard, the size of the courtyard was still smaller than at home. He had lived alone in the courtyard before and was used to giving orders from there, and he did not shy away from others when he acted.
Now that there is an extra pair of eyes and ears in the room, it is inconvenient to talk.
Xie Yi rubbed his brows and said calmly, "There's no need to mention these things during this period of time."
Zhou Qing responded respectfully: "Yes, Your Highness."
"Don't reveal my identity in front of her." Xie Yi glanced at him coldly: "You know your limits, watch your words."
Zhou Qing was somewhat unwilling: "Your Highness, Young Master, the Zhang family has just overturned the verdict, and now there are rumors everywhere. This is a great opportunity for you to win people's hearts. If you spread the news that you are still alive, there will definitely be many people who are willing to..." Before he finished speaking, he met the frost-covered cold eyes of the person opposite him, and was suddenly silent.
He bowed his head and said respectfully, "Yes, sir."
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The mountains are shrouded in mist in the early morning. The hills are green and the clouds are flowing like gauze. The sunlight penetrates through them, and the yellow glazed tiles emit a quiet and sacred glow.
Yun Wu did not call anyone else. She went out to find Chun'er and walked around the temple with great interest, enjoying the scenery along the way. When she arrived at the vegetarian room, she came back with a basket of vegetarian food.
Jinyun Temple is nestled on a hillside on the outskirts of the city, far removed from the hustle and bustle of the world. Besides the daily pilgrims, the temple is inhabited solely by the monks who cultivate their faith. The monks cultivate themselves, relying on their own food, clothing, shelter, and transportation. Along the way, Yun Wu even spotted vegetable plots and ponds where monks toiled.
In the past, Yun Wu had only come to Jinyun Temple to burn incense, and the journey back and forth took quite a while. She only knew that Jinyun Temple was very popular, but she didn't know what fun there was. Now, after a quick look, she found that this place covered a vast area with beautiful scenery, and there were some wild animals. Yun Wu was startled by a squirrel that popped out of a tree.
Xie Yi has lived in Jinyun Temple for a long time and must know more about it than she does. He even said last night that he would take her out to play, so Yun Wu was looking forward to it.
She picked up breakfast for both of them and hurried back. When she got back, Xie Yi had already finished talking to Zhou Qing.
Seeing Yun Wu coming back, he pointed at Zhou Qing and introduced him bluntly, "This is Zhou Qing. If you have anything to ask during this period, just tell him."
Yun Wu asked curiously, "Isn't he your friend? Wouldn't this be too awkward?"
Zhou Qing smiled and said, "I'm helping you, young master. I don't dare call you my friend. If you have anything to do, just tell me."
Yun Wu nodded in agreement, but did not really order him to do anything as if he were a servant.
Although she was not quite sure how the two knew each other, this man named Zhou Qing did not seem to be an ordinary person. His dress and demeanor were not like those of an ordinary servant. Yun Wu could also sense that although his attitude was good, he actually did not take her seriously.
She had already brought her maid with her, so there was no need to look for him.
It was unknown how Xie Yi knew this person, but Zhou Qing seemed to be helping him. If one paid close attention, one would notice that this small courtyard was filled with unfamiliar faces. However, there were many things Yun Wu didn't know, and she didn't delve into what Xie Yi didn't want to tell her.
As soon as she finished her meal, she took out the medicine stove with great interest.
Prepare today's medicine for Xie Yi.
He hadn't taken medicine for many days. Yun Wu counted the medicine bags and poured the herbs into the medicine pot, thinking: I wonder if there are any monks in this temple who are good at medicine?
It's a pity that Doctor Hua didn't use it. Xie Yi always disobeyed the doctor's orders, and this time he hadn't taken the medicine for several days. I wonder if it will have any effect on his health?
If there is no doctor in the temple, I must ask Doctor Hua to take Xie Yi's pulse after I return.
Yun Wu squatted beside the medicine stove, watching the medicine in the pot being boiled.
While waiting, a figure walked up to her side, and the shadow cast by it extended to the side of the medicine furnace. Yun Wu looked up.
It’s Zhou Qing.
She was not familiar with Xie Yi's friend, so she just nodded and said hello, and continued to stare blankly at the white mist rolling over the medicine pot.
"What kind of medicine is this?" Zhou Qing stood aside for a while and took the initiative to speak.
He looked curious.
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince suddenly married a new wife. He didn't know much about it and didn't take it to heart.
After all, their prince is not sick, so there is naturally no need for a wedding to bring good luck.
But yesterday, His Royal Highness went out to meet the young lady, and then she came out of the inner room with a bunch of medicine bags and asked His Royal Highness why he hadn't taken the medicine. His Royal Highness immediately changed his expression and drove her out.
He had no idea what happened afterwards, but he knew that the servants dug out the medicine stove and brewed a bowl of medicine overnight.
He thought that although this person was sent into the prince's backyard by the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion, she was the only woman by the prince's side and should have some weight.
Yun Wu replied, "It was the medicine my husband drank."
Zhou Qing: "What's the use?"
"What's the use?" Yun Wu blinked. "Of course, the medicine is for his recovery."
Zhou Qing immediately became worried: "Is he sick? What's wrong?!"
As a loyal subordinate of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, he was very concerned about His Royal Highness's health. However, he did not know when His Royal Highness became ill, as he had always been in good health.
Yun Wu turned her head and looked at him in confusion: "Don't you know? My husband has been in poor health since he was a child and has always had to see a doctor and take medicine."
Zhou Qing: “…”
He knows it, but isn't that just pretending?
In order to conceal the identity of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, Duke Xie fabricated a rumor that he was weak and ordered His Royal Highness to stay indoors to prevent anyone with ulterior motives, especially the one in the imperial city, from discovering His Royal Highness's identity.
When would you really need to take medicine for a fake illness?
Zhou Qing just found it unbelievable.
As he was speaking, steam was rising from the medicine pot, indicating that the medicine was ready.
Yun Wu poured out the dark brown medicine from the pot and brought it in while it was still hot. Zhou Qing stood there and saw through the open window that she brought the medicine bowl to Xie Yi.
Zhou Qing suddenly felt bad.
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is not a good-tempered person. He has an unfathomable mind and ruthless methods. This young lady rashly brought a bowl of bitter medicine that she shouldn't drink, and she will most likely be taught a lesson.
Zhou Qing hurriedly took a few steps forward, but before he could catch up, he saw His Royal Highness the Crown Prince pick up the medicine bowl, blew away the hot steam floating on it, looked up and said a few words to the young lady, then drank the medicine in his hand.
Zhou Qing: “…”
Zhou Qing: !!!!!!
Inside the room, Xie Yi suppressed the bitter taste on his tongue, raised his eyes and saw Yun Wu staring at him intently. He reached out and pulled her into his arms, then kissed her on the lips.
This kiss made not only Xie Yi but even Yun Wu frown in pain.
She didn't care whether being intimate in a Buddhist temple was against etiquette. She turned her head and coughed a few times, but the bitter taste in her mouth couldn't be cleared away. She struggled to find some water to drink, but Xie Yi's hand was firmly pressed on her lower back, not allowing her to get up.
Yun Wu was not a patient, and she was not mentally prepared. She was caught off guard by the pain, and her eyes were immediately filled with tears.
Xie Yi's cold greeting came from above: "What are you afraid of? You urge me to take medicine every day, three times a day, why don't you feel sorry for me?"
Yun Wu argued softly: "I'm not sick."
Xie Yi snorted softly: "You are my wife, so you must share the joys and sorrows with me."
Yun Wu: “…”
How could this be called sharing weal and woe? It was obvious that he had bad intentions.
He was a patient and had to take medicine. She didn't force him to take it.
Yun Wu complained a few words in her heart, but when the bitter taste in her mouth subsided, she didn't care at all and looked up at him with sparkling eyes.
Although she didn't say a word, Xie Yi understood what she meant.
Who told him to take her out to play when he was coaxing her yesterday?
But he had no idea what was so interesting about the Jinyun Temple. He thought for a while and it seemed that there was nothing else in the Jinyun Temple except boring monks and a hall full of gods and Buddhas.
It’s not a good idea to take people to listen to monks chanting.
Xie Yi was in no hurry to speak, as he lowered his eyes to admire Yun Wu's hesitant expression for a moment before slowly asking, "Where do you want me to take you?"
Yun Wu already had an idea in mind: "What do you usually do?"
Xie Yi paused: "Me?"
"You come to the temple every year to stay for a while. What do you usually do here?" Yun Wu asked curiously, "Can I see?"
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