Chapter 51: The elixir that keeps children alive, hits the target with one strike
Ji Qingwu knew it clearly.
The date for the follow-up visit they had agreed upon had not yet arrived, and this was just an excuse to help her out.
Li Chengxun was unaware of Princess Qingyun's fall into the water last night. This shows that the news was blocked and had not yet spread outside the palace.
If people outside the palace wanted to know that she stayed in Zhaoyang Palace, there must be an insider in the palace.
But spying on the emperor's whereabouts is a serious crime. Who would have the courage to do that?
The answer is obvious.
Ji Qingwu blinked and said without saying anything, smiling, "Your servant is stupid."
Princess Huachang cast a cold gaze on her face. Although she was not a stunning beauty, her eyes were like pearls with a halo and the radiance of beautiful jade.
She wanted to take a few more glances, so it was no wonder that the emperor broke the rules so many times.
When has the daughter of a foreign official ever stayed in Zhaoyang Palace?
If those old stubborn people in the Censorate knew about this, Emperor Wu Su would be scolded by them indignantly for days.
Princess Huachang's gaze rested on Ji Qingwu's fair neck.
It seemed as if it was looking for some trace, and then slid to the slender waist that could be held in one hand.
The two of them were walking around, and there didn't seem to be anything wrong with her posture.
This shouldn't be the case...
Ji Qingwu saw the eldest princess's brows gradually frowning, and asked, "Are you feeling unwell?"
Princess Huachang asked her the same question: "Are you feeling unwell?"
Ji Qingwu shook his head in confusion: "No, you came in time, and I haven't been punished yet."
There was something odd in the other person's eyes, but it quickly disappeared.
Although the follow-up visit was fake, Ji Qingwu had to do it well, so he followed Princess Huachang to the princess's mansion.
This time, Ji Qingwu was lucky enough to enter the main house and did not meet Yuchi Lianping along the way.
The walls of the entire room were covered with white brocade decorated with gold flowers.
The curtains were embroidered with a painting of a peony banquet using gold, silver and colorful silk threads. Inside was an intricately carved, jade-inlaid bed with a brocade quilt and an embroidered blanket, which was extremely elegant.
But what is out of tune with the room layout is a piece of colorfully striped animal skin on the bench, which gives a great visual impact.
There is no doubt that it was the work of the ruthless prince consort.
But the princess was willing to put it in her room...
"Sit down."
Princess Huachang was leaning leisurely on the beauty couch. She had gotten up too early and was a little sleepy.
"I asked you to come here because there is something else."
Ji Qingwu waited for her next words with a little surprise.
All the other maids in the room left, leaving only the personal maid from last time.
Princess Huachang asked calmly, as if asking about the weather: "I want to ask you, is there any way to get pregnant as soon as possible?"
Ji Qingwu was very surprised. The last time he met the princess, she was not concerned about the issue of offspring and was still in a state of letting things take their course.
How could there be such a big change in just a few days?
"Your Highness will set off for the northern border army in more than half a month." Princess Huachang said in a calm voice.
Yuchi Lianping has been training troops in the school lieutenant camp on the outskirts of the city these days. He is busy with military duties and has no time to bother her.
I don’t know when I will return.
Ji Qingwu nodded in understanding: "There is a way. In a few days, it will be the Princess's best time to get pregnant. There is nothing wrong with your health and your husband's health. Living together for a few days, you should be able to get pregnant smoothly."
She reminded: "However, women in the countryside often suffer from infertility due to excessive stress. Physical health and mental relaxation are both essential."
Princess Huachang shook her head slightly: "Besides this, is there a safer way?"
More secure, hit the target with one strike?
Ji Qingwu lowered his eyelashes and thought, it’s not that he didn’t.
Once upon a time, the eldest son of a wealthy businessman was seriously ill and was about to die. In order to leave an offspring for his son, he came to her and bought the Liuzi Dan.
But this Liuzi Dan has side effects. The dying person's body will deteriorate rapidly.
Ji Qingwu said frankly: "Princess, there is a way. You can use the Liuzi Pill, but it will harm the prince consort's body."
But thinking about Yuchi Lianping's strong physique, he will be able to recover after a few days of rest.
Princess Huachang said without hesitation: "No, Liuzidan is not allowed."
Swords and knives on the battlefield are ruthless and a moment's deviation can cost a person's life. This elixir is so powerful that it also leaves many hidden dangers.
She turned her eyes away and said, "I heard that your husband who died early was also on duty in the army. How did you get your daughter?"
Ji Qingwu quickly explained to prove his innocence: "I didn't use Liuzi Dan, it really didn't work."
"Yes, it's a natural pregnancy..."
Seeing her touching her ears and scratching her neck, Princess Huachang knew she was lying, but she didn't expose her.
What I meant was to tell her not to keep it secret, not to suspect that she had used the Liuzi Dan on her deceased husband.
Princess Huachang sighed: "Is the fate between him and me so shallow?"
A slightly furrowed brow, a faint sigh, and a voice like the autumn breeze, carrying helplessness and melancholy.
Ji Qingwu couldn't stand the fairy-like princess and looked a little melancholy.
She thought hard and said, "I have another idea."
But it’s hard to say.
Before she could say anything, Ji Qingwu's face turned red, and then he stammered into the princess' ear.
After hearing this, Princess Huachang's expression remained unchanged.
After a while, she said, "I understand. You can leave now." Seeing that the person had left, she grabbed the brocade hand on the couch and bent it hard.
Ji Qingwu left the Princess's Mansion and patted his chest, hoping that the method would work.
On the way back to Ji Mansion, the streets were crowded with people and all kinds of food were available.
Passing by a small stall, there were clean ceramic bowls placed in front of the stall, and the aroma was rising from the stove.
Ji Qingwu sniffed and smelled the aroma of wheat, ghee, pepper, and fermented black beans.
Layer upon layer of braised meat is spread on the dough, kneaded into a pancake, a little chili and fermented black beans are placed in the interlayers, moistened with pastry, and baked in the oven until cooked.
Ji Qingwu had been busy all morning and was already hungry.
There were quite a few customers at this stall. She shared a table with a young couple and ordered the signature Hu Bing, which came with a bowl of soup.
After eating half a bowl, my stomach felt warm.
When I looked up, I saw the young couple opposite me, pushing half a Hu pancake to each other, letting the other eat it affectionately.
Ji Qingwu suddenly felt that the cake in his mouth had lost its taste.
Thanks to the princess' timely arrival today, she was spared the punishment of kneeling, but she felt worse than if she had been punished.
I finally managed to be tough for once, but I misjudged the person.
She had no intention of currying favor with the rich and powerful, but she had no choice but to bow down and serve them.
Ji Qingwu was holding the bowl, feeling melancholy.
The stall owner was a very charming woman, and she brought over a small plate.
"Try this, girl."
There were purple-red strips in the small dish, and no one knew what it was. The young couple opposite were not happy: "Yu Niang, why don't you give it to us?"
The young couple were frequent customers. Yu Niang glanced at them and said, "You two are so sweet, you don't need this side dish to go with your meal."
"Madam Landlady, please clear the table!" Five or six more male guests came.
Yu Niang took out a towel from her apron and called out, "Here I come!"
Ji Qingwu picked up one and took a small bite. It had a sour and sweet plum flavor, but the texture was refreshing, like winter melon or something like that.
The male guests were sitting at a table not far from her.
Their joking words made Ji Qingwu pause.
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