Chapter 130 Prayer
Chen He was quick-witted and quick-handed. He subconsciously reached out and took the book, then held it firmly in his arms.
She breathed a sigh of relief, looked at Xiao Jingchi's frightened expression after getting into trouble, and shook her head with amusement.
"It's okay, nothing hit."
As she spoke, she prepared to put the book back on the shelf.
Just a casual glance.
Her eyes fell on the pages of the book that he had flipped open before going to bed.
In an instant.
The smile on Shen He's face froze.
Her breathing also stopped.
It was a page depicting the mountains of the North, with annotations beside it.
[…Yanhui Mountain, with its crimson peaks and barren vegetation, is said to be the site of a bloody dragon, a place of ill omen. A solitary pagoda stands on the mountain's shady side, and Crescent Moon Lake can be seen on the mountain's sunny side. Both are relics of the previous dynasty…]
Yan Huishan!
Lonely tower!
Crescent Lake!
These words, like a thunderbolt, exploded in her mind!
The memories of her past life suddenly emerged. She remembered clearly that she had vaguely seen the key landmarks marked on a blueprint. They were the Solitary Tower and Crescent Moon Lake on Yanhui Mountain!
At that time, Xiao Jingren was furious because Shen He looked at his drawings.
The so-called "place where dragons shed blood" is simply because the purple marrow ore is red in color, staining the entire mountain range!
Her heart suddenly started beating wildly!
The blood rushed to the top of my head in an instant, and became as cold as ice in the next second.
Her knuckles turned white from the force with which she held the book.
How is this possible?
She had read this book "Records of Strange Things in Mountains and Rivers" countless times in her past and present lives, and just regarded it as an ordinary geographical note.
Why did Xiao Jingchi flip through the page and find this page?
coincide?
Would a child with the mental capacity of only six or seven years old be interested in these boring annotations without any illustrations?
How could a "little fool" who couldn't even recognize the entire "Thousand Character Classic" fall asleep while holding a book that even many great scholars might not be able to read through?
Question after question, like poisonous vines, instantly wrapped around her heart, making it almost impossible for her to breathe.
She slowly raised her head and looked at Xiao Jingchi, who was still rubbing his eyes with a confused look on his face.
In the sunlight, his long eyelashes seemed to still be damp from waking up, and his eyes were as clear as a pool of spring water, clearly reflecting her face, which was now as pale as paper.
He saw her expression, which seemed to be frightened, and spoke timidly, his voice soft and innocent.
"Sister Ah He, what's wrong with you?"
"Did I do something wrong again?"
Those eyes are so clear.
It is as clean as a thawed stream in early spring, and you can see to the bottom at a glance.
There was no calculation or scheming in it, only a trace of pure panic and helplessness caused by her pale face.
He looked up like that, clearly reflecting her face full of doubt and shock, like a clear mirror, reflecting all the darkness and suspicion in her heart.
The turbulent waves in Chen He's heart were miraculously calmed by this look.
yes.
What is she doubting?
Do you doubt a "child" who needs to be reminded to eat and falls asleep in less than half an hour after reading?
Are you suspicious of a little fool who is about to cry because a few cakes are placed in the wrong place?
If he really had such intentions, why would he pretend to be so hard in front of her?
In her previous life, she trusted the wrong person and fed her true heart to the wolves, which resulted in her family being destroyed.
In this life, she had finally found a way for herself and the Shen family that seemed absurd, but perhaps the only way to survive.
She couldn't be suspicious anymore.
I don't want to doubt him.
Chen He took a deep breath and suppressed all the chill and speculation in his heart.
She gave him a slow, soothing smile.
"I'm fine."
Her voice was a little hoarse, but gentle.
"I was just thinking about some old things and was a little absent-minded."
"Old things?"
Xiao Jingchi blinked and asked in a daze.
"Is it a bad thing? Sister He, don't be sad."
As he spoke, he carefully reached out his hand and gently pulled her sleeve, as if to give her strength.
Chen He's heart softened again.
"It's all over."
She patted the back of his hand gently and her gaze returned to the book "Strange Stories of Mountains and Rivers".
"Jing Chi, can you get me some paper and pen?"
"Um!"
Seeing that she was fine, Xiao Jingchi immediately regained his energy.
"Sister Ah He, do you want to write? I'll get it right away! I know where it is!"
He ran to the other end of the desk as if he was presenting a treasure, and soon brought back a brand new set of pens, ink, paper and inkstone.
Chen He ground some ink, picked up his pen, and copied down the record about Yanhui Mountain, the Solitary Pagoda, and Crescent Moon Lake word for word.
The tip of the pen made a rustling sound as it moved across the paper.
Purple marrow ore.
In this life, it must never fall into Xiao Jingren's hands again!
After writing the last word, she folded the paper carefully and put it close to her body.
"Let's go."
Chen He stood up and extended his hand to Xiao Jingchi who was looking at him curiously.
"I'll take you somewhere."
"Where are you going?"
Xiao Jingchi's eyes sparkled.
"Go see the Empress Dowager."
***
In the Cining Palace, warm fragrance wafts in the air.
The Queen Mother was preparing to have lunch when she saw Chen He leading Xiao Jingchi in, and the smile on her face instantly deepened.
"Hey, why are you two little guys here together?"
"Come quickly, and have dinner with my family."
"Greetings to the Empress Dowager." Shen He bowed gracefully.
"Grandmother!" Xiao Jingchi pounced on her like a happy little animal.
The Queen Mother laughed out loud at his amusement and patted his back repeatedly.
"Slow down, slow down. You're already an adult, and you're still so reckless."
She said something scolding, but her eyes were full of doting.
The palace maids quickly added more bowls and chopsticks.
During the meal, the Queen Mother watched Chen He eating in small bites, and from time to time she would pick up dishes that Xiao Jingchi beside her liked, and her eyes became softer.
"He girl."
The Queen Mother put down her chopsticks and spoke gently.
"Look at you and Jing Chi, you get along so well. I feel completely at ease."
Chen He's heart skipped a beat, knowing that the main topic was about to begin.
"Shouldn't we put this marriage on the agenda?"
really.
When Xiao Jingchi heard the word "marriage", he immediately put down his chopsticks and looked at Chen He with bright eyes, his face full of anticipation.
Chen He put down his bowl and chopsticks, with a hint of just the right amount of shyness on his face.
"Replying to the Empress Dowager, there have been a lot of things going on in the palace recently. He'er wants to leave the palace to pray for me and His Highness the Sixth Prince, and also... to pray for a good day."
"Pray for blessings?"
The Queen Mother was a little surprised, then she laughed.
"You're quite thoughtful, kid. But for things like finding a good date, just let the Imperial Observatory calculate it. Why bother going there in person?"
"Grandmother, have you forgotten?"
Chen He lowered his eyelashes slightly, his voice was soft, but every word was clear.
"The Imperial Astronomical Observatory is probably busy calculating an auspicious birth date for my sister's unborn child."
"It will be the Mid-Autumn Festival soon, and they will be in charge of all the sacrificial ceremonies."
"My granddaughter is worried that they're too busy to take care of me. If they just spend the day casually, it won't be good."
She paused, raised her head, and looked earnestly.
"After all, this is a matter of a lifetime. My granddaughter thinks it's better to be cautious."
The words were reasonable and logical, and they also showed the importance and shyness of a young girl towards marriage.
After hearing this, the Queen Mother pondered for a moment.
really.
The Imperial Observatory would definitely not dare to neglect Chen Jiao's pregnancy at all.
She thought of the grievances Chen He had suffered, and seeing how sensible and thoughtful she was now, she felt even more pity for her.
"Never mind."
The Queen Mother nodded, her eyes full of approval.
"I wasn't thoughtful enough. You're right. I should be more cautious."
"Where do you want to pray?"
Chen He was delighted in his heart, but he did not show it on his face.
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