Chapter 062 Comprehension
A few days later, Xia Xue entered the palace, saying she would stay for a few days. Xia Lu was naturally happy.
Jiang Baolin calculated the date and it was time for her to finish her confinement period. However, because the emperor classified it as her "menstrual period", she did not receive good care. Even the supplements she needed during her confinement period were "bought" by Xia Lu and the Yu Kitchen.
After this incident, Jiang Baolin's temperament became much gentler, and his relationship with Xia Lu became much closer.
When Xia Xue arrived, she was seeing Jiang Baolin and Xia Lu talking hand in hand.
"Sister, didn't you say you would come at 3 p.m.? Why did you come early? And why didn't you tell me so that I could pick you up at the palace gate?" Xia Lu was as happy as a child. She ran over and hugged Xia Xue.
"You're already the queen, but you're still so crazy." Xia Xue patted Xia Lu on the back. "The emperor just happened to ask the prime minister for something, so I came along."
"So my brother-in-law is here too. Do you want to have lunch together?"
"My Lord has something else to do this afternoon, so I won't need you. I want to taste the food you concubines have prepared."
"Okay, I'll arrange it now." Xia Lu skipped out, leaving Xia Xue and Jiang Baolin alone in the room.
Jiang Baolin nodded, a hint of embarrassment flashing across his face.
"Baolin doesn't look very good. Maybe she didn't take good care of herself after her last period?" Xia Xue said.
"Yeah, with my status, how can I have a good life?" Jiang Baolin said self-deprecatingly.
"In this harem, the less others love you, the better you have to live." Xia Xue raised the corners of her mouth slightly.
Jiang Baolin stared at Xia Xue for a while. She often heard Xia Lu talk about her sister, so she naturally knew that Xia Xue was a wise person, but could she trust Xia Xue?
Jiang Baolin opened his mouth, but was replaced by an awkward smile.
"Baolin, you can say whatever you want. Although I cannot take advantage of my age to call Jiang Baolin her elder sister, Xia Lu is my beloved younger sister. Anyone who truly treats her well will never be my enemy."
The core meaning of Xia Xue's words is, as long as you treat Xia Lu sincerely, I will never do anything against you.
Jiang Baolin smiled bitterly, it’s great to have a sister.
If Xia Lu is pregnant this time, the baby will definitely not be miscarried.
That is a living being. How could the emperor be so cruel?
There was a layer of mist in his eyes and Jiang Baolin blinked quickly.
"Some sufferings only need to be experienced once. You have to be strong to protect yourself and the people close to you, and to let those who suffer from you get the punishment they deserve." Xia Xue said lightly.
"Is it okay? The bad guys are still doing their best, and all those who helped them and watched them from the sidelines are living well. What's even more infuriating is that the person who shielded these bad guys is actually the one who should be replaced" Jiang Baolin paused, "the one who should seek justice."
Jiang Baolin clenched his fists tightly and his eyes were bloodshot.
Xia Xue stepped forward and held Jiang Baolin's hand.
"Some people, in certain positions, have to do things that are incomprehensible, but that doesn't mean they don't care. Sometimes, they are stuck in a dead end with no solution, and the only thing that can keep them alive is the evil spirit they hate the most. What should they do? They have to choose to protect the evil spirit in order to survive, at least until they find another way to survive."
Jiang Baolin looked at Xia Xue with a confused look.
If Mrs. Chu was talking about the emperor, then what Mrs. Chu meant was that the emperor chose to let her endure the grievances for the sake of survival? How could Hong Liangdi threaten the emperor's survival?
No, which one are you referring to, Mrs. Chu?
There was a rumor in the palace before that the emperor had not touched any other woman since he touched Hong Liangdi. It seems to be true, including the first time Xia Lu slept with him, they just held hands.
It seems that it’s not that the emperor doesn’t want to touch it, but that he can’t touch it.
That is to say, the emperor was controlled by Hong Liangdi for some reason, so he had to protect Hong Liangdi in order to continue his own glory?
Does that mean that the emperor is not completely indifferent to the loss of his baby and is also heartbroken?
It would be enough if the emperor kept this vengeance in his heart.
Thinking of this, Jiang Baolin shook hands with Xia Xue again with trembling hands.
"Thank you, sis."
"Since you call me sister, I will tell you the same thing I told Xia Lu before. In this harem, every concubine lives on the emperor's favor, but no matter how much love you have, you must not lose yourself. Only by maintaining your original heart can you stay sober at all times."
Xia Xue's meaning, to put it bluntly, is that you can't be serious, because if you are serious, you're doomed. But this depends on Jiang Baolin's comprehension.
Jiang Baolin didn't think about this sentence carefully, but thought of another important point, "Sister, do you think some of these people can find a new way to survive?"
Xia Xue let go of her hand and said, "Baolin is the emperor's concubine. It is inappropriate for you to call me sister. You and Xia Lu should both call me Madam Chu."
Jiang Baolin was puzzled and didn't know why Xia Xue's expression suddenly changed.
"If you get used to saying certain things, they will become a handle for others to use against you."
Jiang Baolin nodded, "Thank you, Madam Chu, I have learned a lot today."
Xia Xue took out a bottle from her body and handed it to Jiang Baolin.
"Here are the Xia family's Zaohua pills that replenish qi and blood. Take three pills a day, and the root of the disease will be completely cured in seven days."
Jiang Baolin took it, his face full of gratitude.
"Thank you, Mrs. Chu."
"Let's count the days. Seven days from now, it should be Jiang Baolin's next period. The Jujube Flower Pills have a tonic effect. There will be some changes in your body. Baolin, don't worry. Just have faith that your body will get better and better. The osmanthus flowers have bloomed recently, and the emperor likes to appreciate the flowers under the moon. I still remember this time last year, when I was appreciating the flowers in the prime minister's mansion, a servant happened to be burning paper to commemorate her relatives. With the help of the moonlight and the firelight, I thought the moon fairy had come." Xia Xue laughed as she spoke.
At this time, Xia Lu came in, followed by several servants, carrying various snacks and fruits.
"What are you talking about so passionately?" Xia Lu asked happily.
"I'm talking to you. You're so slow in arranging the meals. Did you do it yourself? Just as I finished speaking, you came in with snacks."
Xia Lu took Xia Xue's arm and said, "Sister always makes fun of me, but what I ordered are all what Sister likes to eat."
"You are so good." Xia Xue scratched Xia Lu's nose.
"Before you came, Jiang Baolin kept talking about you, so let's have lunch together at noon."
"Okay." Xia Xue replied.
Xia Lu turned around and said, "See, I told you that my sister would definitely agree."
Jiang Baolin was still thinking about what Xia Xue had just said and did not respond for a while.
"Jiang Baolin, Jiang Baolin"
Jiang Baolin looked up, a hint of embarrassment flashed across his eyes, "Okay."
"What are you thinking about? You look so absorbed. If someone doesn't know you, they would think you are bewitched by my sister."
Jiang Baolin thought to himself, I am really fascinated by your sister.
Jiang Baolin coughed a few times and imitated Xia Xue's tone, saying with a doting tone, "You are the naughty one."
Xia Xue and Jiang Baolin looked at each other and smiled.
Xia Xue looked at the relieved Jiang Baolin and recalled her last words, which translated into: In seven days, it will be the 30th day of your miscarriage. After taking the Jujube Flower Pill, your body will recover quickly and you can be favored again. You must seize this opportunity. The emperor likes to appreciate osmanthus flowers at night recently. You can follow the example of the people in my mansion and burn paper under the osmanthus tree to commemorate the miscarriage. When the emperor sees it, he will surely feel guilty towards the child and will compensate you and favor you. As long as you seize this opportunity, revenge on Hong Liangdi will be just around the corner.