“Zhou Wenli has a person who is skilled in using Gu worms, but he is at odds with your prince. The things sewn into these bracelets can ward off some relatively simple Gu worms. Go down and distribute them to your brothers and sisters who are usually out and about. If you don’t have enough, come and find me, and I will make some more for you.”
"Gu worms?" Upon hearing this, Qingdai was immediately shocked. Then, looking at the results of her hard work over the past half day, she asked incredulously, "Your Highness, are these really effective?"
"Avoiding some simple Gu worms is useful, but if you encounter some more advanced Gu worms, it may not be of much use."
"Your Highness, you know about these things?" Qingdai asked in surprise, then picked up a bracelet and examined it carefully. She really hadn't expected that the things she made could actually ward off Gu worms.
However, the Chinese medicine she just used seems to be the same as the stuff she put in the sachets she sewed before. Could it be that the sachets she made last time were also used to ward off Gu worms?
"I know a little bit." Qu Qingxi nodded.
“Your Highness, what about those sachets from last time…” Qingdai asked tentatively.
"Qingdai, you are mine now, so there are some things you should know, but I don't want you to tell these things to others without my permission. Others include He Liufeng, do you understand?" Qu Qingxi looked up at Qingdai, a hint of warning in her eyes.
"Your Highness, I understand. From the moment the Prince sent me to your side, Qingdai has been your person. Qingdai knows what to say and what not to say." Qingdai quickly expressed her loyalty.
"That's good. Qingdai, you just need to remember one thing: He Liufeng is my man. I will not do anything to hurt him or anything that would harm his interests."
He knew Qingdai wouldn't go out and say anything, but Qingdai had followed He Liufeng for many years. If he didn't say anything and reassure Qingdai, he couldn't guarantee that Qingdai wouldn't feel uncomfortable.
"Understood, subordinate." Qingdai immediately knelt on one knee. At this moment, she truly submitted to Qu Qingxi. Before, although she had always been Qu Qingxi's person, if there really was a choice between two people, and only one person could be saved, she would definitely choose to save He Liufeng without hesitation.
Although Qu Qingxi treated her very well, the prince was her real boss.
Now, Qingdai was a little confused about her own thoughts. Just now, when the princess asked her not to tell anyone about this, her subconscious reaction was to keep the princess's secret.
Now that Qu Qingxi had said this, Qingdai became even more determined. Moreover, Qu Qingxi had actually seen through the knot in her heart. Now that it was untied, she would be loyal to Qu Qingxi forever.
"Get up. Give these things to Ling Mu and have him distribute them." Qu Qingxi waved her hand.
"Yes, Your Highness, I thank you on their behalf." Qingdai clasped her hands together, bowed her head, and sincerely thanked Qu Qingxi.
After Qingdai left, Qu Qingxi sat under the candlelight and fell into deep thought.
Xu Yanyan's words today are really strange. Xu Yanyan has already been sent back and can stay in Lingchao forever, which can be considered as her maternal home. Why can Zhou Wenli still threaten Xu Yanyan?
What exactly is it about Xu Yanyan that Zhou Wenli has leverage over?
What grudge did Zhou Wenli hold against He Liufeng?
Logically speaking, Xu Yanyan was the Crown Prince's wife of the eldest prince of Zhou. Although the eldest prince was dead, Xu Yanyan was still his wife. Yet Zhou Wenli still wanted Xu Yanyan to get close to He Liufeng.
This person is really crazy. He is upset and angry because Xu Yanyan and He Liufeng had a past relationship, but now he is letting Xu Yanyan get close to He Liufeng.
Moreover, Zhou Wenli has now sent people to keep an eye on him. Could it be that he failed to target He Liufeng, so he is now planning to target him first and then use this to threaten He Liufeng?
As Qu Qingxi was thinking, the door was pushed open, and He Liufeng walked in, looking travel-worn.
Qu Qingxi looked up and saw He Liufeng wearing a black cloak over a dark robe. His face was as beautiful as jade, and his eyes were gentle. There was also a faint white glimpse on the fur collar of the cloak.
Qu Qingxi's eyes lit up immediately. Could it be that it's snowing outside?
"Is it snowing outside?" Qu Qingxi asked, thinking to herself.
"Yes, it's snowing right now." He Liufeng smiled gently, nodding as he took off his cloak and hung it on the clothesline.
Hearing that it was snowing, Qu Qingxi was a little excited. Although she was from the north, she had lived in the south for the past few years and had not seen snow for a long time.
"Let me see." Qu Qingxi stood up, pushed open the window next to her, and sure enough, she saw that the outside was already covered in white, and large snowflakes were still falling.
"What, you like snow?" He Liufeng walked up behind Qu Qingxi without her noticing and followed Qu Qingxi's gaze to look outside.
"It's alright." Qu Qingxi said it was alright, but the wide smile on her lips and the fondness in her eyes were impossible to hide.
"Shall we go out and take a look?" He Liufeng stepped forward and closed the window. Winter nights are always cold, and the cold air drifted in through the window, chilling Qu Qingxi as well.
"What if it gets too cold when we come back later?" Qu Qingxi turned to look at He Liufeng, her clear eyes wide open.
"How about I warm your bed?" He Liufeng looked down and smiled at the person in his arms.
"It's alright." Qu Qingxi withdrew her gaze, raised the corners of her mouth, and excitedly walked outside with He Liufeng's hand. He Liufeng smiled indulgently and let Qu Qingxi lead him.
Pushing open the door, a slight chill rushed out. Qu Qingxi closed her eyes to adjust to the outside temperature. The snow outside wasn't thick, but almost everything in the yard was covered in snowflakes, as if it had put on new white clothes.
Snowflakes fluttered down, and Qu Qingxi stretched out a hand. Soon, snowflakes gently fell into her palm, but quickly melted into water.
He Liufeng wrapped his arms around Qu Qingxi from behind, then reached out and placed his palm up on the back of Qu Qingxi's hand. "Although it's not very cold now, the first snow still carries a chill, so touch it less."
"I understand, I just want to try this feeling." Qu Qingxi nodded, turned her hands over, and intertwined her fingers with He Liufeng's large hands, the snow water in her palms falling into He Liufeng's hands.
Qu Qingxi looked up at He Liufeng triumphantly, but to her surprise, he showed no displeasure at being tricked. Instead, he looked at her with a smile.
"Not angry?"
"Why are you angry?" He Liufeng lowered his head and asked in a hoarse voice in Qu Qingxi's ear, "Is it because you got water on my hands?"
What was clearly a normal conversation, Qu Qingxi could detect a hint of ambiguity and romance in it.
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