Chapter 38
◎Two chapters in one◎
What is it for?
Huiyin is a very proud woman. She was able to resist quickly after she realized that Li Heng had given her a drug that would kill her. But she acted flawlessly. She has feelings for you, which means she treats you as her own. If she really wanted to deal with you, you would die without knowing how.
Li Cheng was anxious to save the child. She did not look at her husband like everyone else, but looked at Concubine Yin Ci. The gratitude in Concubine Yin Ci's eyes was obviously filled with love. Frankly speaking, was Li Cheng good to her? He was very good. Status, children, money, and he had even expressed his love for her.
She had eyes and could see Li Cheng's obsession with her.
So after finding out who your husband loves, will you act cold and distant, get angry and have a big fight, or choose to be warm on the outside but cold on the inside?
Huiyin suddenly felt that she seemed to have a third way. She had to develop herself and defeat this so-called white moonlight. She could no longer rely on her father and brothers as before, but should develop her own power.
Don't you, Li Cheng, want to rebel? When his army is strong and his horses are strong, his son will be grown up. At that time, she and her son want to rule the world together, and Li Cheng will have to listen even if she doesn't want to.
So at this stage, she can't really lose her temper and give her husband to someone else.
Even if she doesn't want Li Cheng anymore, she has to make Li Cheng fall in love with her.
So, after hearing what Li Cheng said, Huiyin reacted quickly and pulled Li Cheng to her side, saying, "You are too tall and your shoulders are too broad. We need to see if you can get down the well first, otherwise you will be delayed in saving people."
If I have to die, I won't die now.
He still had a few years left to die in his previous life, so we'll have to wait and see what happens in this life.
Li Cheng shook Huiyin's hand tightly and said, "It's okay. Uncle Wei has been very kind to me, and others have been very concerned about him. It's just right for me to go."
"Thank you, young prince." Concubine Yin blurted out before King Wei could say anything.
When they reached the well, Huiyin looked down and saw that it was unfathomable. Li Cheng had already tied the rope around her waist. Huiyin was about to say something, but Yin Liyi was afraid that Huiyin would stop her, so she quickly stepped forward and pulled her over, saying, "Little Princess, let's wait here and don't disturb them from rescuing people."
"Mrs. Xie, you don't have to worry about me. I have to stay there." Huiyin pushed Yin Liyi's hand away and walked towards the well.
This is a deep well with no bottom. It is surrounded by moss and the well is very narrow. Li Cheng tied a rope around his waist. He was actually a little scared. After all, it was so deep that he didn't know if Li Jing was mouth still alive. And if someone above was malicious and cut the rope, wouldn't he be dead too?
For a moment, he felt a little regretful. Although he had a good relationship with the King of Wei, once he died, wouldn't the entire Xuzhou army and his own troops be in the King of Wei's pocket?
But he had to do it.
"Husband, please go down slowly. I'll watch you here."
Li Cheng suddenly heard Huiyin's voice. He almost shed tears, but he held them back. He felt relieved. At the critical moment, Huiyin was always there.
"good."
Huiyin also heard Li Cheng's voice, and after a while, everyone heard something. Li Cheng held Li Jing up with one hand, and they were already dirty. Li Jing swallowed the water, but fortunately he just fainted, and after he was rescued, the doctor began to press and squeeze the water out.
When Concubine Yin heard the doctor say that her son was fine, she cried and laughed. It was today that she was truly sure of Li Cheng's feelings. Li Cheng never expressed his love, but today he saved her son in front of regardless of his own life. Thinking of how he had taken care of everyone Li Yi for her words before, Concubine Yin felt warm in her heart.
Huiyin also went back first and arranged for someone to prepare hot water for bathing. Looking at her son who had just woken up in bed, she couldn't help thinking that it would be great if women were the same as men, so that they wouldn't have to rely on their parents' home, their husbands, or even their sons.
It is not possible to rely entirely on the son. It is okay when the mother is strong and weak, but when the son grows up, the mother can only be supported and cannot have any rights.
But she couldn't fight, had never learned the art of war, and couldn't even read divination maps, so she had to rely on others.
Li Cheng took a hot bath, and when he came out, he saw Huiyin was stunned. He smiled and said, "What's wrong? I'm fine, my oily skin is not broken."
"I was wondering what you did down there just now? I know we should save people, but the King of Wei didn't say anything at that time?" Huiyin looked at him and said.
Unexpectedly, Li Cheng said: "I said this for both of our own good. You will understand in the future."
Huiyin was puzzled: "For both of our own good? What does that mean?"
Somehow Li Cheng was very happy: "It's a good thing anyway. Hey, I'm a little hungry. Let them serve the food."
Huiyin had no choice but to agree. She thought that no matter whether this matter was for Concubine Yin Ci or not, it had nothing to do with Concubine Yin Ci. She had to make Li Cheng like her first, which was the key point.
They had hunted a lot today, and the table was full of game. Huiyin had grown up eating wild delicacies, and the people in Prince Wei's mansion were very good at cooking, so she ate several more bowls of rice.
Li Cheng picked up a piece of meat and gave it to her: "Don't you know that when I went down the well, I felt relieved when I heard you calling me."
"Of course. You died for someone else, so who should I cry to? Don't do this again in the future." Huiyin said.
Li Cheng held her hand and said, "There are so many people here, I can't tell you. When we get home, I'll tell you the reason. Don't worry."
Huiyin looked up at him and somehow felt that Li Cheng seemed to be much more relaxed.
On the other side, seeing that her son had fallen asleep and his breathing was steady, Concubine Yin Ci was reluctant to leave and stayed by his bed. She only ate some food after her sister Yin Liyi brought it to her.
"Sister, you have to find out whether this was man-made or someone else's fault." Yin Liyi put down the tray and said seriously.
Concubine Yin nodded: "Of course I don't know this truth. You know it clearly. Our Yin family has no power. All we can rely on in recent years is your nephew's status as the eldest son. But now they have already attacked Jing'er. Fortunately, he was saved by the Prince of Huaiyin. If they were a step slower, I'm afraid the child would have drowned."
Yin Liyi smiled and said, "Sister, it seems that the young prince has always been unable to forget his old feelings for you."
Concubine Yin opened her mouth and scolded her sister: "What nonsense are you talking about?"
"I'm not talking nonsense. Don't hide it from me. In fact, I know everything. At that time, the young prince was in charge of the palace for the King of Wei, and my sisters and Xue Huanhuan worked together. He often suppressed me, but I really learned something from him, so to be shameless, I thought he liked me at first. But when he asked my sister to host the birthday banquet, I realized that he favored my sister." Yin Liyi smiled.
It was also because of this incident that my elder sister came to prominence and people knew how smart she was. At that time, the Princess of Wei had been married for three years and had no children, so she made my elder sister a concubine.
In fact, she didn't like her sister to marry the King of Wei. It's not that the King of Wei is a bad person, it's just that he likes too many people. Yin Liyi knew that her sister didn't love the King of Wei either, but the King of Wei wanted to marry her, who dared to refuse?
In the past, Concubine Yin was very cautious, but today, seeing that King Wei was hesitant and Li Cheng was brave, she recalled the old days. At that time, Li Cheng told her that she would definitely come forward after this incident, and then he would have a legitimate reason to propose marriage.
It was just that his mother had passed away a year ago, so he had to go back home. When he came back, the situation had changed drastically.
But the most important thing right now is to find out the murderer who killed his son.
Princess Wei was also telling the King of Wei about this matter: "The most urgent task is to find the murderer, otherwise the children in the family will not have peace in the future."
"But Jing'er hasn't woken up yet. People around him said that he ran to the well and disappeared. I have ordered several wet nurses and servants to be beaten with sticks. Don't worry, I will definitely give Jing'er an explanation." said the King of Wei.
In fact, the King of Wei was most worried about whether Li Cheng was supporting Concubine Yin. He originally thought that Yin Lifang came from a small family, and if she gave birth to a son, it would be for Concubine Wei. However, Concubine Wei had almost no influence on Li Cheng. He still saw his backyard very clearly. Concubine Xu was completely dependent on him, and Concubine Wei's Huo family was his most favorable supporter in Jiangnan. Concubine Yin had actually already taken refuge with the Huo family.
Having the Huo and Xie families is not enough, now there is also the help of Huaiyin Prince Li Cheng.
Li Cheng is very capable and talented, and he originally had a connection with the Yin family. Could it be that he is related to Yin Lifang?
These are the things he really needs to be suspicious of.
But when he thought about his son being pushed into the water, the Princess pointed at Xu in every word, but the King of Wei did not think that Xu was the one who did it. Xu did not have that much power, and he knew it very well.
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The hunting had to continue. Li Jing's fall into the well seemed to be just a small matter. The next day, except for Concubine Yin Ci, even Concubine Wei and Yin Liyi came.
Today, all the women were wearing riding costumes. Princess Wei took a look at Huiyin. She had only thought that she was elegant and gorgeous before, but now in riding costume, she looked heroic. When Huiyin heard that they were going to play polo, she didn't intend to join. It wasn't that she didn't want to join, but she just liked riding horses and wanted to ride for a while.
Playing polo is all about winning or losing, which is too tiring. After giving birth, she no longer has the energy she used to have.
"Auntie Wang, I'd like to get to know them first, and then go riding to relieve my fatigue. I'm not in as good shape as before." Huiyin declined.
Princess Wei didn't force it.
Many of the ladies who came with them this time were typical ladies from southern noble families. They were generally slender and graceful, and seemed short. Huiyin saw that they all looked like they wanted to talk to her, but were a little shy, so she took the initiative to approach them and talk to them.
She doesn't talk much, but after these people asked her name once, she could remember it accurately the second time. She speaks Mandarin, but she can understand the Wu language they speak without any difficulty.
This is what she usually asked Li Cheng to teach her. Li Cheng is a man who does what he says. Huiyin is also very serious about learning. Although she can't speak Wu language now, she can almost understand it.
"Oh, you are General Lu's wife. Nice to meet you."
"You are Grandmother Gu, the granddaughter-in-law of Grand Tutor Gu. You are indeed from a famous family."
Huiyin was already familiar with them. She rode her horse and trotted along the way, feeling refreshed. It had been a long time since she had played alone like this. Suddenly, she heard Yin Liyi cheering beside her. She put on a bright red riding suit and smiled happily.
Looking at Yin Liyi, she felt that people like her who were straightforward and somewhat blunt were actually living a good life. But what did Li Cheng want to say to her?
But she was like this. After Li Cheng rode over, she felt that everyone was isolating Huiyin. He couldn't bear to see Huiyin feel lost, so he hurried over.
"What are you doing here? I just want to get some fresh air here." Huiyin looked at him. This was not her own palace. Why would a couple be together in broad daylight and make others think they were being affectionate?
Li Cheng smiled and said, "I was wondering why you don't go play polo with them? If you don't know how to play, I can teach you."
"No, I just wanted to go for a ride on horseback. Don't make wild guesses. Aunt Wang always asks me for everything, but it hasn't come to that." Huiyin shook her head.
"Okay, I'll ride with you." Li Cheng pulled the reins and walked slowly.
Huiyin asked in surprise, "Don't you have to accompany the King of Wei today?"
Li Cheng said, "They are busy today, I can do whatever I want."
After the couple walked a few steps together, unexpectedly, the Princess of Wei came over and called Huiyin: "My nephew's wife, someone was pushed down just now, come over quickly."
Seeing her like this, Huiyin had no choice but to agree, but then she said, "But I'm not very good at fighting..."
Princess Wei didn't care: "It's okay, just make up the numbers."
Li Cheng was worried that Huiyin wouldn't be able to do it, so he was about to step forward, but was stopped by Princess Wei: "Little Prince, don't worry, we will all play together, and we won't bully your wife, don't worry."
Huiyin also nodded to him, because he found that Li Cheng might not love his own people, but he would definitely protect them. So in his previous life, after he passed away, it was said that Zheng Deyin still sent money and rice every month.
If you want to find a husband, don't look for someone who is only good to you, but look for someone who is good in himself.
In fact, Li Cheng didn't dare to watch Huiyin play polo. He saw that Huiyin was reluctant to go over and thought that she must not be very good at it, so he didn't want to watch it. Unexpectedly, there was a burst of cheers on the court.
Quan'er, the servant beside Li Cheng, said, "My little prince, our princess is really amazing. Just now, her horse's head collided with someone else. I was so nervous watching this that I broke into a cold sweat."
Li Cheng then dared to look towards the polo field. The most eye-catching person was of course Yin Liyi, because her clothes were bright red and her movements were large. He saw a woman in green clothes tumbling on a horse. Her horse was running so fast that she could even stand on the horse, do a somersault and score another goal.
Wow, that’s Huiyin.
It seems that her reluctance to participate in polo is not because she is not good at it, but because she is too good at it. Her horse riding skills are no joke.
Yin Liyi was also dumbfounded. She had always thought that she was the best polo player among women, but she never expected that Zheng, who was so cunning and scheming, could play polo so well.
Huiyin rarely had such a satisfying time. When she came down from the field, she saw Li Cheng and hurried over. Yin Liyi, who was watching from the side, thought that the young prince had his sister hidden in his heart. He seemed to be on good terms with Zheng on weekdays, but in fact, his beloved one was his sister.
In fact, Li Cheng was wiping Huiyin's sweat. If it was another woman yesterday, she would definitely be jealous. Although his wife had complaints in her heart, she was still worried and kept watching him by the well. Although she didn't say she loved him, she was really good to him.
"My face is particularly red, so I don't like intense movements. Every time I move, my face turns red." Huiyin was sweating profusely, and she felt a little embarrassed when she looked at Li Cheng.
Li Cheng smiled and said, "It looks good. In fact, you look even better after doing this."
Huiyin frowned slightly: "But my waist is sprained."
The couple walked away while talking. Princess Wei saw all this, but she thought that men were masters of playing tricks on the occasion. She still remembered that she had been married for three years and had only one daughter, Jianjia. At that time, Yin Lifang was still a female official, with an unremarkable family background and a merely beautiful and dignified appearance. She was not the kind of beauty that could conquer a country or a city, but she was also favored by the Concubine Dowager, so Princess Wei did a favor for her.
In these years, she thought that Yin Lifang's backer was at most the Xie family, but it was a pity that Xie Jiuyi was defeated in the war, and now he is favored by Li Cheng. If Li Cheng really loves Yin Cifei, he can do something about it then.
Therefore, Princess Wei said to the people behind her: "We must find evidence this time to find out who killed my eldest brother. This way, we can give an explanation to Concubine Yin."
What was the specific result? Ten days later, Huiyin heard that it was Li Jing's wet nurse who was playing with a ball, and the ball fell into the well. Li Jing ran too fast, and the wet nurse didn't catch the ball, so Li Jing jumped into the well. The wet nurse was afraid and pretended not to know.
I heard that the wet nurse had been beaten to death.
Nan's mother whispered, "Such an accident must have been caused by Concubine Xu?"
"Why? Actually, it may not be the case. Maybe it was really an accident. We can't talk nonsense without evidence." Huiyin said.
Nan's mother said, "I heard that the King of Wei has a concubine named Mo Ru who is pregnant. Concubine Xu is surrounded by wolves in front and tigers behind. You must act quickly."
Huiyin shook her head: "If it was really her who did it, with her skills, I'm afraid she would fail to kill the tiger and end up getting hurt by it."
The means were too low. In fact, this was also the fault of the King of Wei himself. Of course, the King of Wei also had his own explanation. Whenever someone asked him to establish a crown prince, he would say that the Queen of Wei was young and he wanted to wait until the legitimate son was born.
Before they knew it, they were about to leave. Fortunately, the little pig Jing'er was fine. Even Jing'er asked Huiyin in surprise, "What kind of magic medicine do you think he took?"
"Bah, nonsense." Huiyin's faith in her friends was actually not very accurate. It was mainly because she had a strong personality and loved to compete with others, so she spent all her energy on it.
Li Cheng held his son in his arms and felt that his son was so handsome no matter how he looked. He especially loved to lift the child up high. The young father was full of energy and made Jing'er giggle.
Then a little girl outside said, "Little Prince, Little Princess, Concubine Yin has brought her child here to express her gratitude."
Li Cheng immediately glanced at Huiyin and said to her, "I'll carry Jing'er to the back."
Huiyin smiled and said, "No need. You saved people, so you don't deserve others' thanks. Since you have a reason to tell me, I will believe you."
Why are you hiding this? Li Cheng just got up and left.
Fortunately, when Concubine Yin came in, she didn't see any disappointment on Li Cheng's face. She just stroked her son's head and said, "I came here specially to thank you. If it weren't for the little prince and you, what would happen to our Jing'er? He would have died if he hadn't survived."
"The young prince is a public-spirited person. Your Yin family has a close relationship with the royal palace. This is not someone else. We should just hope that this child will have a good turn in the future." Huiyin would not show twisted jealousy. This is the lowest kind of behavior and would make people laugh. When one's own skin is gone, people would target him.
Concubine Yin nodded with a smile: "Yes. Little Princess, I am tongue-tied and won't say much else. This is the fine hemp cloth sent by Qiongzhou. It is very suitable for making clothes for children in summer. And this white mink fur can be used to make hats and cloaks. As for the supplements, please accept them."
It can be seen that even as a concubine, she has limited things on hand, and it is said that she still has to support her family. Huiyin nodded: "Then I won't be polite, I will accept it."
Concubine Yin looked very happy. She knew that Li Cheng had her in his heart and would help her in the future. He would definitely help her son and help her rise to power. This was better than anything else. As for Zheng, she hoped that Zheng and Li Cheng would get along well. Zheng was the daughter of the Grand Commander of Jizhou, Marquis Zhaojie. If she was angered, she would just have to turn against Zheng Fang. There was no need for that. Besides, she also hoped that Li Cheng would live a happy life.
After staying in the hunting ground for another day, he set out for the palace.
Huiyin naturally wanted to know what Li Cheng wanted to say to her, but she couldn't show that much anxiety. She had to hold back and pay her respects to Concubine Wu. After paying her respects, she went to eat again because she was hungry. She also had to go see if her son had a fever.
When Li Cheng came in at night, she looked at him and Li Cheng smiled and said, "You must be impatient. I was afraid that someone on the other side of the wall could hear me. Actually, it's very simple. My mother asked me to marry her before she died, but I was living with the uncle of Wei Wang at that time, and she was a female official in the palace of the prince of Wei. I was also in filial piety, so if I wanted to complete this marriage, I had to get the approval of the uncle of Wei Wang and others."
"So she is engaged to you..." Huiyin was surprised.
Li Cheng said, "These are my mother's last words. Please listen to me. I was in charge of the Prince of Wei's mansion at that time. Seeing that she was hardworking, I wanted to let her show up. I didn't expect that she would be favored by the Queen Mother of Wei, and the Prince of Wei's uncle also agreed. How can I, as a nephew, argue with my uncle? Alas, it's my fault that she was the principal wife, but she could only be a concubine. I can only make up for it. This time, I saved her child, which is completely repaying her debt."
Huiyin thought that Li Cheng was definitely not someone who would be forced. He must have thought that although Yin Lifang was not of high birth, her character and talents were enough to be a princess, so he must have liked her a little. Otherwise, Yun Hui was the concubine designated by his father, so why didn't he obey his father's order?
But she could still thank Li Cheng for telling her the truth, at least not hiding it from her, so she said, "Thank you for being honest with me."
"You said that I should love you with all my heart and not hide anyone else in my heart. Now that I have paid off all my previous debts, my heart is empty. I mean what I said." Li Cheng was very calm, because when she was obviously jealous, she still worried about his safety. How could such a woman not be worthy of love.
Huiyin thought that Concubine Yin Ci might not think so. What if Concubine Yin Ci thought that Li Cheng liked her and Li Cheng started to quarrel with her again?
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