Chapter 63 Praying for Rain



Before noon, Chu Qianchen returned to the Marquis' Mansion.

She originally thought that she might be back late today, so she specifically reported to Shen before leaving.

When she came back, she went straight to the main courtyard.

Soon, a maid led her to the corridor and waited there, and then she went in to report.

Chu Qianchen heard a familiar female voice coming from the main hall: "...The emperor went to Yuanqing Temple today and asked Taoist Master Xuanjing to perform a ritual to pray for rain."

Chu Qianchen recognized the voice immediately. It belonged to Rong Mama, whom she had met once in Jishidiang.

After being reminded by Madam Rong, Chu Qianchen finally remembered that it seemed like it hadn't rained for a long time at this time in his previous life, and then when summer came, it was extremely hot.

At that time, Aunt Jiang said she was afraid of the heat, so she gave all the ice in her share to Aunt Jiang. She herself also caught a heat stroke, and the scars on her face that had never healed also festered.

However, she couldn't remember whether the emperor in the previous life asked Taoist Xuan Jing to pray for rain, and when it rained. It had been such a long time since then.

Chu Qianchen didn't listen to what was being said inside and looked at the courtyard outside the hall.

The peach blossoms in the yard are almost dead, and the pink petals are blooming on the branches. The petals sway gently when the wind blows.

The corners of Chu Qianchen's mouth curled up, looking relaxed and contented.

"Second Miss, Madam asks you to come in." After a while, the little maid came out again and led Chu Qianchen into the main room.

In the main hall, besides Shen and the servants, Rong Ma, who was by the side of Princess Jing, was also there.

Chu Qianchen walked forward without looking away and bowed to Shen, "Mother."

Madam Rong was looking at Chu Qianchen, and pursed her lips.

Hearing the maid calling Chu Qianchen the Second Miss just now, I knew that she must be the illegitimate daughter born to the favored concubine Jiang.

Look at her delicate appearance and exquisite figure. She looks just like her biological mother, so charming and enchanting.

"Sister Chen, please sit down." Shen smiled and asked Chu Qianchen to sit down. Her friendly attitude surprised Rong Mama a little.

Then, Shen continued to say to Rong Mama, "Does your princess have anything else to say?"

Rong Mama retracted her gaze and said with a polite smile, "Madam, our princess asked me to ask you if our cousin has ever given our county mistress a crescent-shaped sachet?"

"Crescent-shaped sachet?" Shen raised her eyebrows. "Sister Huang is still in the palace. I'll ask her when she comes back in a few days."

"Mother," Chu Qianchen said, "I gave that sachet to the county lady."

Shen looked at her.

Chu Qianchen pursed his lips and smiled, saying, "That day, I saw a little girl rushing into the rockery in the garden. There was no one around her. I saw that she seemed to be frightened, so I gave her a sachet."

"The spices in the sachet are mixed by me personally. They have the effect of calming the mind."

"Later, my elder sister came to me, and I learned that she was the Princess of Hui'an County of Prince Jing's Mansion."

When Chu Qianchen was in Jishidiang, she used a veil to slightly conceal her voice. She believed that Rong Mama would not be able to hear it.

Aunt Rong was skeptical about Chu Qianchen's words and looked at her with scrutiny.

Chu Qianchen looked back calmly, his eyes clear.

She simply explained the whole story without elaborating, and her expression showed a kind of indifference and open-mindedness that made her unmoved by fame or disgrace.

That day, Sister Huang did not tell her that Qi Niang was frightened and ran away alone. Fortunately, she met Sister Chen, otherwise, who knows what would have happened...

Alas, Sister Huang is inexperienced after all, and is not as steady as Sister Chen in her actions. When she comes back, I will have to talk to her and tell her not to be so disrespectful in the future.

"Madam Rong," Shen said with a smile, "Sister Chen knows a little about medicine, so let Qi Niang take the sachet and play with it."

What she meant was that she could guarantee that there was no problem with the sachet and that Shen Wan didn't need to worry.

Rong Mama naturally understood, and was even a little surprised by Shen's attitude towards this concubine's daughter.

"Yes, ma'am." Madam Rong agreed with a smile.

With Shen's guarantee, she no longer had to ask Chu Qianchen what medicinal ingredients were in the sachet.

She thought to herself that when the princess took the county lady to Jishidiang for a follow-up consultation in a few days, she might be able to ask the young doctor to identify the medicinal ingredients in the sachet. Otherwise, the princess would not be able to rest assured.

Aunt Rong glanced at Chu Qianchen again, and thinking of what she had just said about the sachet having the effect of "calming the mind and calming the spirit", she couldn't help but have a thought: Today the county princess seemed to be suddenly much better and could speak, could it be because of this sachet?

This thought flashed through Rong Mama's mind.

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Soon, she felt that she was overthinking.

"Then I will go back and report to the princess." Aunt Rong bowed to Shen, "I will take my leave first."

Shen ordered the head maid Dongmei to help her see the guests off, and Dongmei personally led Rong Mama out.

Shen asked someone to bring back the tea and asked gently, "Sister Chen, did you go to Yuanqing Temple today?"

The reason why she asked this was because she saw the food box in Amber's hand, which had the mark of Yuanqing Temple on it.

Yuanqing Temple has always been very popular, and at least 30% to 40% of the visitors come from their vegetarian food, especially the pastries, which are extremely delicious.

Chu Qianchen smiled and said, "Mother has really sharp eyes."

Amber handed over the food box.

This food box has two layers. The first layer contains cloud cake, which is as white as fat, delicate and soft; the second layer contains four-color dumplings, each of which is exquisitely made and beautiful.

Shen took a piece of cloud cake and tasted it, praising it a few times, wiped the crumbs on her hands with a handkerchief, and changed the subject: "I heard that the emperor also went to Yuanqing Temple today."

"Did the emperor go too? I didn't see him. Maybe I left too early." Chu Qianchen said truthfully. He felt it was a bit strange that Shen suddenly brought up this matter.

She took a sip of hot tea, a smile on her lips, and sat obediently.

Shen raised her hand and gestured for the servants in the room to leave, leaving only Nanny Chen to serve.

Shen said: "It is said that the emperor went there today to pray for rain. At that time, the emperor talked to Taoist Xuan Jing alone for a while. When he came out, someone heard him tell the prince that His Royal Highness Prince Chen was seriously ill and might not live long..."

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The first chapter to enter V is 064, and there will be several chapters of reverse V before it.

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