Chapter 99 Coffin Shop
"Miss, are they running towards us?" Meng Ya also stayed where she was, not knowing whether to run up to greet them or wait where she was.
"Looking at the route, it seems so." Xia Xue said.
Looking at Qingping like that, Xia Xue seemed to see how Xia Lu saw her. If the person in front of her was Xia Lu, then everything would be too reasonable. However, the person in front of her was Princess Qingping, with whom she had never had any friendship or even a single word!
Qingping stopped halfway through the run, held on to the railing to take a few deep breaths, then lifted her skirt and ran again.
The green figure was getting closer and closer to Xia Xue. The corners of Qing Ping's mouth curled up slightly, and his eyes were curved like the moon.
Xia Xue cleared her throat and was thinking about what to say.
Princess Qingping had already run up to her and passed her directly.
Xia Xue: ...
I guess you are just being too sentimental.
Qing Ping, who was running by, suddenly stopped and coughed violently a few times, then turned around and blinked his eyes, "Xia Lu is my favorite queen in the palace."
After saying that, she turned around and was about to continue running, but then she seemed to remember something and turned around and hugged Xia Xue.
"You look so kind, I've always wanted to do this!"
Xia Xue's hands were hanging there, with a confused look on her face...
After a while, Qingping let go of Xia Xue and continued running forward.
At this time, Ju Qian came up and leaned towards Xia Xue, "Excuse me, the princess is in a hurry..."
Confused, Xia Xue nodded.
It turned out that I had to go to the bathroom urgently...
At this time, Ju Ping, who was holding something in the back, also came up to them, but she had a cold expression and just nodded at Xia Xue.
Xiaofang waved her hands at Juping, but Juping didn't even look at her and turned away.
"How rude! She's just a dowry maid, yet she's so arrogant." Meng Ya curled her lips.
"I shouldn't do that. I met Sister Juping a few days ago and she was a very helpful person and spoke very politely. Why did she act like she didn't know me when she saw me today?" Xiaofang muttered.
Xia Xue didn't notice these things. After thinking for a while, she asked, "Do you think Princess Qingping has gained weight?"
"No!"
"no!"
The two maids said in unison.
Well, maybe she was just overthinking it.
While we were having dinner in the evening, Chu Zhenxuan came back and seemed to be worried about something.
"What's wrong?" Xia Xue scooped him a bowl of pork ribs and lotus root soup.
"The son of Marquis Dingbei of the Southern Kingdom will come to pick up the bride tomorrow." Chu Zhenxuan said as he took the bowl.
"Yeah, I heard about it." Xia Xue handed over another plate of snacks. She didn't think this was new news.
"But Lord Dingbei and his wife are here too."
Xia Xue was a little confused. If the bride and groom were to come along, it would mean that they valued them. Isn't that a good thing?
"According to southern customs, parents-in-law only come back when the marriage is being discussed. Usually, if they show up, it must be because of something." Chu Zhenxuan took a bite of the dish.
He frowned, the food in Ningzhou is really not that tasty.
Next time, take the Xia family's small kitchen with you wherever you go.
"Perhaps the prince of Marquis Dingbei missed the auspicious time today, and Marquis Dingbei and his wife came here to express their apology?" Xia Xue guessed.
Chu Zhenxuan smiled and said, "Marquis Dingbei boasts that he is a member of the royal family and has military achievements, and he doesn't take anyone seriously. Now that the Emperor of the Southern Kingdom is young, all matters are decided by the Queen Mother, so a large number of court officials are dissatisfied."
Chu Zhenxuan drank a sip of soup and continued, "The engagement between the prince of Dingbei Marquis and Princess Qingping was originally arranged by the Queen Mother. Now that Dingbei Marquis has grown stronger, he might want to break off the engagement."
"Break off the engagement?" Xia Xue thought of Qingping's innocent face. "We have come here from thousands of miles away, we must not let him break off the engagement!" Xia Xue was filled with righteous indignation.
Chu Zhenxuan chuckled, "People who don't know would think you're getting your daughter married."
"My daughter will never marry so far away. She must stay by my side." Xia Xue retorted, "Only men like you who have no experience of a 10-month pregnancy can marry off their daughters just like that. Humph!"
Chu Zhenxuan touched Xia Xue's hair, pulled her into his arms and made her sit on his lap.
"Disgusting~"
Chu Zhenxuan clenched his arms and rested his head on her back.
Xia Xue sat stiffly, a faint, warm feeling spreading throughout her body.
After a while, Chu Zhenxuan bit Xia Xue lightly.
Xia Xue only heard a murmur from behind her, "When are we going to have a baby?"
Xia Xue's heart tightened. Why wouldn't she like children? But Bibi's warning was still ringing in her ears. If she gave birth to a child, she would have an inseparable blood relationship with the child, and the system would force her to leave at any time.
Chu Zhenxuan pinched her and said, "Don't let your mind wander!"
"I'm not distracted. I was just thinking, I have to get rid of the poison in my body first, right?"
"Well, that's for sure, otherwise you will be in danger!" Chu Zhenxuan said firmly.
Xia Xue, with her back to Chu Zhenxuan, had tears in her eyes.
The two talked for a while and then went to bed to rest.
The next morning, someone from Ningzhou Prefecture came to report again, saying that the time for the visit of the prince of Dingbei Marquis had been postponed again. The reason was that the old illness of Dingbei Marquis relapsed on the way and he had to rest a little longer. The specific time of the visit would depend on when they arrived in Ningzhou.
Chu Zhenxuan was so angry that he almost threw things. This Marquis Dingbei was indeed too arrogant. He clearly did not give Da'an face. Moreover, Chu Zhenxuan was the nominal leader of the team, which was tantamount to a slap in the face of Chu Zhenxuan.
"I'm afraid this Marquis Dingbei is going to put on a show." Xia Xue said.
Chu Zhenxuan nodded, packed up briefly and went out.
Xia Xue didn't say anything else. After breakfast, she changed into men's clothes and continued to stroll on the street. It was so nice without Yang Junyi.
Xia Xue first went to a clothing store and picked out some clothes, then went to a jewelry store and selected some jewelry.
Compared to Ancheng, the prices in Ningzhou are really too cheap.
At this time, Xia Xue saw a beautiful kite. Although this season is not suitable for flying kites, this kite is indeed exquisitely made. The pattern on it seems a little familiar?
While I was thinking, a familiar figure came into view not far away.
Xia Xue turned around quickly, secretly cursing in her heart, this Fourth Master is too idle!!!
As soon as I thought of the bag he got that day, I instantly lost interest in shopping.
"Miss?" Xia Xue gave Meng Ya a look, "Sir, why don't you leave?"
Xia Xue ignored her and secretly glanced at the familiar figure, who seemed to be getting closer...
Xia Xue dodged and ran into a small shop not far away, closing the door.
The shopkeeper inside: ...
The person who spoke to the shopkeeper: ...
The two men looked at each other, the shopkeeper took out a knife, and the man opposite shook his head.
Xia Xue opened the door a little and looked through the crack. Yang Junyi looked around and clearly saw someone who looked like Xia Xue just now?
Yang Junyi shook his head in self-mockery. He had been a little possessed recently and always thought he saw Xia Xue.
"Fourth Master, please walk slower. I can't keep up." The Ningzhou governor specially dispatched several servants to lead the distinguished guests from Ancheng. Of course, Xia Xue was not among them.
At this moment, a big hand rested on Xia Xue's shoulder, and Xia Xue turned her head suddenly.
I just came in and didn't notice that I ended up in a coffin shop!!!