A Cai's work The Emperor's Phoenix: Abandoned Concubine The Emperor's Phoenix: Abandoned Concubine Volume 1 Extra 057 Looking for a doctor, why not send a letter to the capital
Zhou Xing had no choice but to take Zhan Yan out alone this time. Ever since giving birth to Zhou Shuyu, Zhan Yan's health has not been very good. In the past few years, she has been bedridden for a long time and her complexion has been getting worse and worse.
It is not easy to find a good doctor on the grassland. In order to treat Zhan Yan, Zhou Xing had to take Zhan Yan to find a doctor and entrusted his son to the care of the herdsmen in the tribe.
Zhou Xing naturally knew that other tribes had made some arrangements to covet them before he left, but he did not expect that those people still received the news of his departure, and took advantage of his absence to gather the forces of several tribes to seize their tribe.
Fortunately...
"It's a good thing that you are here, sister. Otherwise, Zhan Yan and I wouldn't be able to find our home when we come back." As soon as Zhou Xing came back, he told the herdsmen about this matter. The voice came before he even entered.
The voice is hearty and majestic, just like the herdsmen on the grassland.
Feng Qingchen looked up and saw Zhou Xing, who was weathered and no longer as handsome as he used to be. For some reason, her nose felt sore...
For ten years, Zhou Xing has regarded this place as his home. This is Zhou Xing’s home.
"What's wrong with you, sister? Don't you recognize me?" Zhou Xing knew why Feng Qingchen was surprised.
Ten years have passed. He is no longer the pampered prince. The hardships in his early years have made him quite adaptable to his current life. He has long lost the dignity he acquired in Nanling, and his behavior is like that of an ordinary nomad.
Zhou Xing thought there was nothing wrong with this. Maybe he was not destined to be a prince. Even though he was born noble, he still lived a life of hardship. Later...
Even if he had the chance to return to the palace, he would end up with nothing.
Zhou Xing treated the days in Nanling as a dream. From the moment he arrived at the grassland, Zhou Xing told himself to forget the days in Nanling and just be an ordinary herdsman. Only in this way could he be happy.
But some things take time...
Feng Qingchen looked at Zhou Xing and saw the white hair at his temples. She knew without asking that Zhou Xing had not had a good life in the past ten years.
Feng Qingchen took a deep breath, suppressed the bitterness in his heart, and complained: "I don't recognize you. Ten years... not a single word, why should I recognize you."
Zhou Xing left so abruptly that year. Apart from saying goodbye in the capital, he never brought any news back to the capital. He even didn't say a word after settling down. It was Feng Qingchen who had been keeping an eye on him all along.
Zhou Xing smiled bitterly: "Don't blame me, sister. I have been too busy in the past ten years." He didn't dare.
He was already dead in name. If anyone found out that he was still alive, those who were loyal to Nanling would definitely use him as an excuse. Then...
Back then, he was unwilling to go to war with the Ninth Uncle, so how could he be willing to do so now?
"No matter how busy you are, are you so busy that you don't even have time to write a letter?" Feng Qingchen glared at him unhappily. He understood Zhou Xing's difficulties in his heart, and after getting angry, he said nothing more.
"I've met Shuyu. He's a sensible and well-behaved child." Feng Qingchen took the initiative to bring up the topic of the child. Zhou Xing, the child slave, immediately transformed into a good father on the grassland and recounted the things that happened to little Shuyu in the past few years...
"Shu Yu has been sensible since he was young. He can take care of himself before he is three years old. I, as his father, am really ashamed." Zhou Xing couldn't help but sigh when he said this.
He was pleased that his child was sensible, but at the same time, he felt distressed.
What does it mean that such a young child is so sensible?
This shows that the parents have not fulfilled their responsibilities and that is why they force their children to do it themselves.
"What's going on?" Feng Qingchen also thought of it.
In theory, Zhou Xing and Zhan Yan only have one child, Shu Yu. Even if there are no servants to serve him, they don't have to ask the child to take care of himself.
When Feng Qingchen asked, Zhou Xing did not hide it: "Ayan's health is not very good. Since she gave birth to Shuyu, she has been sick from time to time. This time I am taking her to see a doctor."
"You're not feeling well? Why don't you write to me?" Feng Qingchen's face turned stern, revealing a bit of dissatisfaction.
Does Zhou Xing treat her as an outsider?
"Sister, don't be angry. I didn't mean that. It's just that you were about to give birth when A Yan was about to give birth, and I didn't want to disturb you." At that time, he did have the intention of distancing himself from Feng Qingchen.
Due to his status, it is not easy for him to have a close relationship with Feng Qingchen. Feng Qingchen doesn't care, but he cannot help but care.
Feng Qingchen laughed in anger: "I haven't seen you for ten years, and you've even regressed in telling lies. You sent me a letter, but I can't come. Can't I send the imperial physician?"
"Sister, I don't want to make a big fuss. You know, if someone from the capital comes here, my whereabouts will be exposed. I like this place very much. I really regard this place as my home, so I don't want to leave."
This explanation makes sense, but Feng Qingchen still feels uncomfortable...
"Do you have to be so distant with me?" Feng Qingchen felt sad when she said this, and there was a hint of imperceptible loss in her eyes when she looked at Zhou Xing.
Zhou Xing felt a pain in his heart, and quickly said, "Sister, you know, I'm not that kind of person."
Feng Qingchen glanced at Zhou Xing and sighed heavily: "Forget it, where is Zhan Yan? I'll go see her."
What happened back then...
She had done nothing wrong to Zhou Xing.
Zhou Xing didn't refuse to fight with the Ninth Uncle for her sake, but Zhou Xing simply didn't have the capital to fight with the Ninth Uncle.
Back then, Zhou Xing did not escape with the intention of dying. His fate would have been the same as that of other royal relatives in Nanling, being imprisoned in a deserted city.
Zhou Xing chose his current life himself. She has never taken advantage of him, nor has she ever done anything to feel sorry for him.
Towards Zhou Xing, Feng Qingchen had a clear conscience. If she really had to say she was sorry to someone...
She only felt sorry for Su Wenqing.
No matter what, Su Wenqing lost his life because of her.
Feng Qingchen concealed the disappointment in his heart, went out to find Zhan Yan, and left Zhou Xing to the Ninth Uncle.
Zhou Xing looked a little embarrassed, and glanced at the Ninth Uncle unconsciously: "Your Majesty, my sister misunderstood, I really didn't..."
"Whether it is or not, your sister knows it in her heart, and you know it too." The Ninth Uncle interrupted him, and for Feng Qingchen's sake, he added one more sentence: "I know what you are worried about, don't worry... I don't take you seriously, there is no need to distance myself from you."
These words were so arrogant that Zhou Xing could only smile bitterly and could not say another word.
Indeed, Nine... There is no need for the Emperor to take him, a fallen prince, seriously now. Not killing him or imprisoning him is already giving him face.
"I'll go apologize to my sister." Zhou Xing sighed and ran outside decisively...
Feng Qingchen was right. The Ninth Prince was the king of the awkward silence. His aura was too strong and no one wanted to be alone with him.
Especially in such a small room, with the Ninth Prince around, even breathing was difficult.
Zhou Xing ran very fast, wanting to find Feng Qingchen, but was stopped by the secret guards: "The Queen has ordered that no one is allowed to approach."
Zhou Xing heard this with a bitter look on his face: Sister is really angry with him this time, otherwise...
It won’t be like that!
Alas... Zhou Xing couldn't help but sigh, looking at the endless grassland, his eyes were without a trace of focus, and he was as dazed as a lost lone wolf...
A word to readers: I’m awake now, and my teeth don’t hurt as much anymore. I’m working towards the third update, and I’ll try to finish it before 8 o’clock!