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There are many fruit trees planted in the front yard of Kunning Palace. When it snows heavily, they all look like they are covered with white clothes. When the wind blows, they sparkle silvery and look like white petals falling down.

The eldest son and daughter had to attend classes during the day and did not have much time to play, so Chu Yin ordered the eunuchs to make snow lions and snow rabbits to make them happy and bring back some of the fun of their childhood.

After the class, Lu Zhen came to see her mother and said with a smile, "It's exactly the same as the one I made before."

Chu Yin asked: "Do you still put flowers on it?"

"Wear it, but..." Lu Zhen giggled and ran out to ask the palace maid to climb the wooden ladder to pick flowers for her.

The only flowers blooming now are osmanthus and golden plum.

The palace maid picked a basket full of them.

Lu Zhen took it back and fiddled with it for a while to show off to her mother: "Mom, am I awesome?"

She actually made a small wreath.

"It's so beautiful, how did you come up with this idea?" Chu Yin was surprised.

"Last month, I heard a lecturer mention the Jin Dynasty, saying that women in that dynasty liked to wear wreaths... I gave it to Tu'er."

Just as she was about to go out, Lu Yu in Chu Yin's arms stretched out her little hand: "Sister, I want..."

"Oh, Yu'er, you like wreaths too?"

"Um."

Lu Zhen was very happy: "Okay, okay, I'll give it to you first. You have to appreciate and arrange flowers with me in the future!"

Lu Yu didn't know what her sister meant, but nodded first.

Lu Zhen was even happier. She bent down, kissed her brother on the cheek, and put a wreath on his head.

"I'll make up a few more."

Chu Yin said: "Teach me, I will weave with you."

"good!"

Lu Zhen asked the palace maid to bring the flower basket.

Chu Yin was of course very skillful, and with her daughter's guidance, she learned it quickly.

The two people made four wreaths.

The biggest one was given to Chu Yin, and the three smaller ones were given to Lu Zhen, one to Xue Tu Zi, and the remaining one was for Lu Wei.

Chu Yin shook her head: "Er will definitely not agree."

Lu Zhen smiled slyly: "I have a way to make my brother wear it."

As a result, the brother and sister ran around the snow lion and snow rabbit for more than ten times to wear the wreath.

Xiaodou shouted anxiously, "Your Highnesses, be careful not to fall!"

Naturally, Lu Zhen couldn't catch up with Lu Wei.

Lu Wei stood tall in the distance and said, "I won't wear it even if you kill me. Don't chase me. I'm a boy, why should I wear a wreath?"

"Yuer is wearing it too!"

"He is still young, you are bullying him because he is ignorant."

Lu Zhen started to act coquettishly: "Brother, please wear it. Mom and I have been braiding for a long time, and my fingers are sore... Can you wear it for a while? Look, we are all wearing it. If you don't wear it, it seems like you are not a family member with us."

Lu Wei: “…”

Lu Zhen slowly approached him, holding up the wreath in her hand: "Brother, take a closer look, isn't it beautiful?"

The tip of her sister's nose was frozen red, her almond-shaped eyes were full of sparkle, and Lu Yu sighed, "Okay, I'll wear it for a while."

Lu Zhen hurried over and put it on him.

Chu Yin looked through the window and smiled.

But she didn't go out.

There are only two days left until the winter solstice. Although she has sacrificed some time with Lu Jingzhuo and the children, she must not make any mistakes at this critical moment. She must spend the winter solstice safely!

Chu Yin drank the medicine brought by the palace maid.

When Lu Jingzhuo came back, he saw three children chatting and laughing around the snow lion and the snow rabbit, each of them wearing a wreath on their head.

The daughter showed off to him: "Daddy, don't we look good like this?"

He glanced at his two sons and said insincerely, "Yeah, they look good."

However, when he walked into the hall and saw Chu Yin, his eyes lit up.

She wore a pink satin jacket inlaid with fox fur, her dark hair was tied up in a loose bun, and she had taken off all her jewelry except for a colorful wreath, looking like a flower fairy from heaven.

Lu Jingzhuo raised his lips and said, "Did Zhen'er also write this for you?"

"Well, Zhen'er is so smart. She's teaching me."

He reached out and touched the wreath: "It suits you very well...but aren't you hot in your undershirt?" There were several charcoal basins around him, and he felt that wearing only his undershirt was enough. As he spoke, he took off his cloak and outer robe.

"It's okay. Besides, I'd rather be hot than cold," Chu Yin pulled him to sit down, "I want to discuss something with Your Majesty... On the winter solstice, can Your Majesty not go to the Qianqing Palace and spend a day with me?"

"All day?"

"Well, a whole day," Chu Yin held his hand, "OK?"

Although he didn't know why Chu Yin made such a request, he had been waiting for this day, and Lu Jingzhuo agreed.

With him by her side, she would be more courageous.

There are only two days left, she must hold on!

Because of this thought, when Lu Jingzhuo was "exploring" her body at night, Chu Yin ruthlessly refused.

"You'll catch a cold if you take a bath later."

Lu Jingzhuo: “…”

Not only is he afraid of the cold, he can't even have sex.

Is she practicing some magic?

Well, there are only two days left, and soon he will know what secret she is hiding.

It didn't snow in Weizhou, but the weather was very cold. After Cheng Miyuan came out of the sickhouse, he took off the silk cloth covering his face, and the breath he exhaled was like white mist.

He washed his hands and walked to the place where the medicine was boiled.

Suddenly, a gatekeeper came running up to him and said, "Doctor Cheng, someone wants to see you. He is waiting at the door. Are you free?"

During this plague, he displayed his superb medical skills and won the respect of everyone. Not to mention the petty officials, even the prefect of Weizhou had to give him some face when he saw him.

Cheng Miyuan asked: "Are you here to see me for medical treatment?"

"no."

"Then I won't go. I have other things to do."

"Oh, Doctor Cheng, please don't leave. I think that man is of a noble status... Although we can't see him in the carriage, his guards are extraordinary. I don't think even the guards of the prefect's family can compare to him..."

A figure flashed through Cheng Miyuan's mind and he turned around quickly, but after a few steps he ran back to his residence, changed all his clothes, and finally washed his face and shaved off his stubble.

When the gatekeeper saw him again, he was dumbfounded.

It turns out that Doctor Cheng is so handsome...

You can't really tell from his disheveled appearance.

Seeing the guards standing in front of the carriage not far away, Cheng Miyuan found that his guess was correct. It was indeed Princess Baocheng.

"Didn't I tell you not to come?" he said as he walked to the front of the car.

"Come up." Princess Baocheng invited.

Cheng Miyuan did not move.

"Come up," Princess Baocheng shouted, "or I will make sure you never see me again."

These words were very threatening. Cheng Miyuan hesitated for a moment before getting into the carriage.

"The plague is not over yet, you shouldn't have come here," he said in a deep voice, "Didn't I tell you to learn medicine from Ah Ping? He has taught you enough, why did you have to come all the way to Weizhou? The road is not safe..."

Princess Baocheng interrupted him while he was still talking: "I just want you to teach me, will you teach me?"

Cheng Miyuan: “…”

It is truly "fragrant from afar, smelly near".

When he was teaching her, she often disliked him and was annoyed by his inexplicable rules. But when it was Fu Ping's turn to teach, she realized what a world of difference there was. Fu Ping was very timid and couldn't even say a word when she scolded him. He was nothing like Cheng Miyuan, who dared to correct her and order her around.

Of course, she was merciless when she scolded Cheng Miyuan, but at least he dared to teach her truly.

"You are the only one who can teach me, no one else can," Princess Baocheng said with a raised eyebrow, "I have sent someone to find a house nearby, you can come here every day when you have time."

"...Can't you wait until I return to Qingfeng Town?"

"cannot."

Seeing that he was helpless but didn't want to reject her, Princess Baocheng suddenly chuckled, leaned towards him and asked, "Doctor Cheng, have you ever thought about me in Weizhou?"

The aroma overwhelmed him and he subconsciously stepped back.

She moved a few inches closer.

The woman in front of him had a beautiful face, bright and attractive, even more attractive than in his memory. Cheng Miyuan's Adam's apple suddenly rolled, and he hugged her tightly regardless of anything: "Shanhui, if I say 'I want to', will you stay by my side forever?"

"You're dreaming!" Princess Baocheng was shocked. "Let go. How dare you..."

She meant to tease him a little, but she didn't expect him to actually do it.

Cheng Miyuan saw her frightened face and found it funny: "Whether I was dreaming or not, didn't you come to see me?"

"Who is here to see you? I'm here to learn medicine," Princess Baocheng said with a cold face. "Cheng Miyuan, please let go of me. You might be infected with some pestilence. Do you want to make me sick and kill me?"

"I have new clothes and shoes, and my face is clean, can't you see?" He cleaned up for her.

Princess Baocheng stopped fighting after hearing this.

Cheng Miyuan whispered, "Shanhui, I know I have been dreaming, but you shouldn't let that dream come true..." He held her face and kissed her.

Princess Baocheng struggled at first, but gradually became motionless.

The man's kiss was very green, obviously it was his first time, and he had a brutal strength, but he learned quickly. He kissed her until her cheeks turned red and her body went limp, as if a ball of cotton fell into his arms.

After a while, he let her go and said, "I will spend an hour every day teaching you. When all the patients here are cured, we will go back to Qingfeng Town together."

Princess Baocheng took out a handkerchief and wiped her lips: "I won't go back to live in your shabby house. Come with me to the capital."

Seeing that he didn't answer, Princess Baocheng sneered and said, "Get out of the car and I will go back to the capital by myself."

After finally falling in love with a woman, Cheng Miyuan thought about it and finally agreed: "Well, okay, but don't think of asking me to be your lover. I will open a clinic in the capital and I won't need you to support me." As long as he wants to make money, he can make a lot of money.

Princess Baocheng: "..."

She didn't say she wanted him to be her lover, right?

It seems that he thinks that there is too much disparity between their statuses to allow them to get married.

But there is nothing wrong with this, Princess Baocheng smiled to herself. After all, they are still master and disciple on the surface. If they really get married, it may lead to rumors. Besides, she and her husband have been divorced and have two children. Why should they rush to get married?

Having a desirable man by your side, you can practice medicine together, or travel around together. You can be close to each other when you like, and you can separate when you get tired of each other.

Her mind suddenly became clear, and when she looked out the window, she felt that the world was even more vast.

The "Winter Solstice" has arrived as promised.

Lu Jingzhuo did not go to the Qianqing Palace that day. He was held in bed by Chu Yin early in the morning.

He felt her arms and legs entwining him, tightening their grip, and the word "snake fairy" came to his mind again.

In fact, Chu Yin was very happy.

The winter solstice had already arrived, but she had not caught a cold. She had arrived at this day safely and smoothly. As long as the midnight passed, she would have completely experienced the winter solstice. She was looking forward to it, excited, and a little afraid.

There are still nine hours.

As long as these nine hours pass again...

Chu Yin encouraged herself in her heart.

"Can we lie down for a while?" She adjusted her posture. "Usually, His Majesty always gets up as soon as he wakes up. He never lies down with me like this, doing nothing."

Because he couldn't find the meaning of doing so.

What can I do if I can’t wake up? Unless…

She certainly wouldn't have agreed to have sex this morning.

Lu Jingzhuo asked: "Do you like this?"

"I like it this way today," she rested her head on his arm, "I want to be with His Majesty every moment today."

He smiled softly: "Could it be that your secret has something to do with me?"

"Of course it has something to do with it..."

"You can't tell me now?"

"Can I tell you after midnight?" she asked.

He had promised her everything, so what if it was a little later? He tilted his head and kissed her lips: "Okay."

Chu Yin kissed him back, and the two of them didn't mind not washing up, and they kept kissing until the three children got up and greeted them at the door, then they got up and dressed.

A family of five having breakfast together.

Lu Yu asked, "Father, mother, today is the winter solstice. I know that, but we in Great Yue are not like the previous dynasties who celebrated the 'winter solstice' and did not rest. How come we don't even have to attend classes today?"

Chu Yin didn't know how to explain it for a moment.

Seeing this, Lu Jingzhuo said, "Your mother is worried that you are tired, so she specially let you rest for a day. It happens to be the winter solstice, so let's have some fun."

so it is.

Lu Yu hurriedly stood up with his sister and saluted: "Thank you very much for your consideration, mother."

As for Lu Yu, he was still young and was fed by his mother with his little mouth opening and closing.

After dinner, the children gathered around their parents.

Chu Yin listened to Lu Jingzhuo testing them on their knowledge.

Later, she told stories to the children and they watched paintings and wrote together.

Dong Ling and Xiao Dou were preparing for the barbecue outside. They first asked the kitchen to marinate all kinds of meat, and then ordered the eunuchs to set up the iron barbecue rack and put down the pine branches. Soon, a rich aroma filled the air.

Time passed slowly in the cheerful atmosphere. Chu Yin's heart was always beating nervously, never relaxing. Fortunately, she had the company of her husband and children. Even though it was like walking on a tightrope high in the air and she could fall at any time, she was still happy.

She smiled the whole day, her heart sometimes feeling a little bit painful, sometimes feeling sour and filled with sweetness.

When it was 10 p.m., the children said goodbye to her. She hugged them one by one and watched them walk into the side hall. In the end, only she and Lu Jingzhuo were left.

Through the window, I could see the night sky dotted with stars, twinkling like scattered pearls.

Chu Yin sat on the man's lap and held his neck tightly with both hands: "Suddenly, it seems like I'm dreaming..."

"Why?"

Because everything feels so beautiful and perfect.

Having nothing missing seems a little illusory and unreal.

She leaned over and kissed his lips, over and over again, tirelessly.

For the first time, he felt that his lips were actually swollen from Chu Yin's kiss.

"You look like you're drunk." He glanced at her blushing face and stroked her lips with his fingertips. "Does it hurt?"

Her lips were also a little swollen, like ripe cherries.

"It hurts," she moaned softly, "but I just want to kiss you more."

"...If you kiss me again, you won't be able to eat tomorrow." He glanced at the leaky pot in the corner, "It's almost midnight, Ayin."

She knows.

So I felt a little dizzy all over, just as Lu Jingzhuo said, as if I was drunk.

She lay on his shoulder, looking at the leaky pot and listening to the sound of water dripping.

Drop, drop, drop…

Beep, beep…

Her heart suddenly tightened, almost making it hard for her to breathe.

That period of time suddenly seemed extremely long, as if it would never pass.

The wife on his lap tensed up completely, her fingers clutching his robe tightly.

Her body was pressed against his arms, her heart so close that he seemed to be able to hear her heartbeat.

At that moment, Fu Di also felt fear.

It seemed that Chu Yin was a fairy who had fallen from heaven to earth and was about to return to heaven.

He subconsciously held her waist tightly.

Both of them stared at the colander without blinking.

Drop, drop, drop…

Time finally passed like flowing water.

She welcomed a new day.

Chu Yin's tears fell as she cried with joy.

All her efforts were not in vain, she did not die.

"Your Majesty, I have passed the 'Winter Solstice'!"

He didn't understand the meaning of this sentence, but his heart was filled with joy just like Chu Yin's.

Fortunately, Chu Yin was still in his arms and had not ascended...

At this moment, he felt that it didn't matter whether he heard the secret or not.

As long as Chu Yin stays by his side, that's enough.

Lu Jingzhuo: No matter what, my wife is saved.