It's not because of any emotional grudge or conspiracy, she is simply afraid of having children.
Niang, Concubine He, and Concubine Liu all died in childbirth. She didn't know how great the love for one's son was. She only knew that if the birth of a child meant exchanging one life for another, she would never do such a business.
But how should I explain this to Lu Anyuan? If he knew, he would definitely think that I deliberately didn't want to give him a child.
It's quite a headache.
"Ying Jiu, are you there?" Xu Yixing tried to call out, and then Ying Jiu appeared immediately, which really surprised her.
"What are your orders, Master?"
"You actually came in, I thought..."
"Actually, Ah Da knew I was coming in, and the guards at the Prince's Mansion didn't make any noise. I think the Seventh Prince had given instructions in advance."
"Oh...how many of you are here?"
"As usual, I'll be with you, and Yingwu is also here with the gift-giving convoy."
"Okay, everyone else go take care of their own business first. I don't plan to let them out yet."
"yes."
"Also, Yingjiu, there's something very private that I need you to do. You can't tell anyone, including your eight brothers."
Ying Jiu frowned, thinking that the master was being so mysterious, it must be nothing serious.
"I need you to get me some contraceptive pills. Not soups or drinks, that's too conspicuous. Pills or powders would be best, but they can't damage my body and prevent me from getting pregnant. Do you understand?"
"Um... Actually, I don't know much about medicine. I should let Ying Si handle it..."
"That brat will definitely tell everyone about it! Besides, I don't want him to know."
"Then I'll go look for him. But let me remind you that Mr. Yao is also in the mansion. If he sees you, he might be able to make a diagnosis."
"I understand. I'll keep an eye on it myself. You go ahead."
"yes."
They sat outside until it was completely dark. Xu Yixing looked through the screen window and saw the maids outside lighting up the lights. It seemed that Lu Anyuan was almost done.
There were three knocks on the door. Xu Yixing knew that it was Siqin reminding him that someone was coming to the front yard.
So she quickly put on her face curtain, held the fan in both hands, and sat upright on the edge of the bed.
The person who came reeked of alcohol and the dew from outside, and somehow it smelled good.
"A'er, put down the bowl and go take a rest. You've worked hard today."
Lu Anyuan's voice was heard, followed by the sound of doors opening and closing, and then there was no movement.
Huh? That's strange. Lu Anyuan is clearly in the room, so why isn't he talking? Is he drunk?
Xu Yixing secretly lowered the fan a little, but happened to meet Lu Anyuan's smiling eyes. He was sitting on the chair opposite him, just staring at him.
"Hey! You're awake but can't speak a word. Are you mute?"
"Hahaha, I just saw you holding the fan, it looked pretty serious. Let's see how long you can pretend!" Lu Anyuan put down his crossed legs and brought the bowl on the table. There was a whole bowl of臊子面 in it.
"Are you hungry? Eat something first."
"Of course I'm starving. I haven't finished eating all those big buns of yours." Xu Yixing threw the fan away and really didn't pretend anymore.
"Eating something hot is good for your health. I'll take off the veil for you." After saying that, he stretched out his hands to both sides of Xu Yixing's face and gently took off the veil.
"Well! You look great today, you're really beautiful!" Lu Anyuan praised sincerely, but Xu Yixing didn't like the way it sounded. Are you praising me or Yi Yan?
"But this crown seems a bit too heavy. It's leaving a mark on your forehead."
As soon as he finished speaking, Xu Yixing felt a chill on his head, and his whole body relaxed. It turned out that Lu Anyuan had taken off his crown for him.
She reached out and rubbed her head, which had lost all feeling, and was truly thankful: "Fortunately, I only wore it this time. If I wore it every day, I think I would be pressed down and unable to grow taller."
"You shouldn't grow any taller at your age, right?"
"What do you care!" Xu Yixing simply took off his shawl and outer robe, and only then did he feel able to move. "Thank you for your face."
"No, we're a family from now on, don't be so polite to me."
Xu Yixing laughed and sat down at the table, separated from Lu Anyuan by a stool, and started to sip noodles in small mouthfuls.
Lu Anyuan was not in a hurry. He just watched her slowly finish the big bowl of noodles. He was still very optimistic about her appetite.
"Why are you looking at me like that?" Xu Yixing would always see him staring at him and smiling whenever he looked up, which was quite creepy.
"There are only two people in this room. Who else can I look at?"
"Was that Ah Er just now? Could he be Ah Da's younger brother?"
"No, it's just convenient to call him that. Ah Da blocked my drink today and was already drunk, so I didn't let him come."
"Oh...how much did you drink?" Xu Yixing sniffed. The smell of alcohol on him was not strong.
"I didn't drink much. What I drank was diluted with water. I'm fine!"
"You are really smart." Xu Yixing thought secretly, isn't this just plagiarizing me, what is there to brag about!
After finishing the noodles, she patted her belly and made Lu Anyuan laugh so hard that he fell backwards. I really don’t know why this person loves to laugh so much!
"Come, let's drink the sweet wine!" Lu Anyuan poured sake into two cups and gave one to Xu Yixing.
"Isn't this the same drink we had last time at the Treasure House?"
"How could that be? It's just ordinary osmanthus rice wine, not much of a smell."
Xu Yixing took it and skillfully took Lu Anyuan's arm, forming a hollow circle. They both drank it in one gulp, and only then did Lu Anyuan truly relax.
Putting down the wine glass, he sighed to Xu Yixing, "Our marriage is now a done deal. We have finally waited for this day."
"Wasn't it confirmed from the day the emperor issued the decree?" Xu Yixing joked.
"No, even if you think you have a sure thing, there will always be variables before you achieve it."
"From what you said, you seem to be an experienced person?" Xu Yixing still looked at him with a teasing smile. Anyway, he didn't mind listening to some gossip about him.
Lu Anyuan shook his head and suddenly changed the subject: "Yixing, there is actually something I haven't told you. I think I shouldn't hide it from you. After you listen to it, no matter how you lash out, I will bear it."
Huh? Xu Yixing's mind tensed. Could it be that he had some other shameful tricks that he hadn't discovered yet?
"Go ahead, I'm listening."
Lu Anyuan's eyes dodged, and after a while he finally said, "Actually, I lied to you last time in the palace. The first time we met was not in the Shangshufang at all."
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