Chapter 53 The Second Doubt
Qingwu was standing and Xiaoji was sitting, and she was troubled by kudzu and peony, so she naturally didn't notice the confusion on Xiaoji's face.
Although she tried to pretend to be a bit like Xi Qingtong and wanted to gradually reveal her true nature, there were no strict rules here, no pressure from blood relatives, and nothing to bother her. She felt so free that she relaxed unconsciously.
The consequence of being relaxed was that Qing Wu not only didn't think about the fact that this was not in line with her status, but she also looked at Xiao Ji with a smile and asked, "What do you think, Liu Lang? Which one should be pulled out? The peony is beautiful, but..."
Qing Wu stopped talking abruptly before she could finish her words. She also noticed the confusion on Xiao Ji's face and remembered that she shouldn't know this.
After a pause of two breaths, she forced herself to continue, "But it's still too delicate. If no one takes care of it, it will grow sparsely. But I think it can still be cultivated."
She stared at Xiao Ji without blinking, and a thin layer of sweat appeared on the palms of her hands hanging in her sleeves, for fear that he would discover something.
Originally, she came here with a desperate attitude and had not thought carefully about what to do if she was discovered. However, her mentality had changed unconsciously. She did not want to be discovered, and she did not want to return to the Song family. Qingwu felt that this place was more suitable for her, and the person in front of her... was also more suitable for her.
Fortunately, the doubt on the boy's face quickly dissipated. He smiled and asked casually, "How do you know Kudzu?"
Qing Wu had just come up with an excuse and said with a smile, "I have a twin sister. She was lost when she was young and learned medical skills. After she returned home, I also learned from her and learned some common herbs."
She had already thought about it. She would have to take care of his broken leg in the future, and she would have to show that she knew something about medicine. It would be better to tell her the reason in advance and make it clear to avoid suspicion in the future.
The young man in front of him nodded when he heard this and didn't ask any more questions. Qingwu breathed a sigh of relief and quickly pushed the wheelchair to continue walking inside.
Qing Wu secretly felt that he had escaped a disaster and warned himself not to mention the herbs again. Xiao Ji thought of the second wife of the Xi family again and felt indescribable emotions.
Because both of them had their own thoughts, the atmosphere was no longer as relaxed as before, and they talked much less. It was not until they saw an open space covered with weeds that Qingwu spoke again.
"Why is there an empty field here? Was there nothing planted there before?"
Xiao Ji thought about it carefully and replied, "The last emperor of the former Wu Dynasty was fond of large-scale construction projects. He also liked to show off his elegance and refinement. He occasionally cultivated some land to show his closeness to the people and to experience the joy of the countryside. This must be the land he cultivated back then."
After Dayu was established, royal relatives occasionally lived in this palace, but no one wanted to touch this acre of land, as they all felt it was unlucky.
However, Qingwu's exclamation came to my ears, "The fields that the emperor cultivated? I want to cultivate one too, to see how it differs from other fields."
Xiao Ji opened his mouth, wanting to tell her about this matter, but when he looked up at her excited look and the vitality emanating from her, he felt that, well, no matter how unlucky it was, she would dispel it.
So, the words that were about to come out of my mouth changed to - "Well, I believe you."
He has a gentle voice and a clear face.
Qingwu looked down and couldn't help pursing his lips. He raised his head and looked straight ahead, but thought to himself: Why do you look so handsome?
Her heart was like a plucked string, vibrating slightly. Qingwu felt a little awkward and thought about planting something to divert her attention. However, she opened her mouth and said, "What does Liu Lang like to eat?"
Back to the starting point.
The boy didn't know what the girl was thinking. He thought about it seriously for a while. This time, he racked his brains and tried to recommend some common dishes so as not to undermine his wife's self-confidence.
"Cabbage, radish, leek, eggplant, cucumber..."
She is a spoiled noble lady... Alas, Xiao Ji is really worried.
But if you can't grow anything, it must be because this piece of land is too unlucky.
After hearing this, Qingwu smiled again. Even though he was the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace, wasn't the food he ate still similar to that of ordinary people?
Of course she knew that the imperial kitchen could make something special with even these simple ingredients, but in the end it was still the same, and she could make it too. Her grandmother said that her dishes were the most delicious.
The old woman, who was still on her way back to Beijing, suddenly felt a burning sensation in her ears. She put down her chopsticks, touched her ears, and said with a smile, "That girl must be thinking about me..."
Thinking of Qingwu, grandma looked at the two plates of stir-fried seasonal vegetables on the table and suddenly felt uncomfortable again.
After hearing the names of the vegetables Xiao Ji announced, Qing Wu said confidently, "Wait a minute, Liu Lang. I will definitely grow these for you."
Xiao Ji looked up at her again, and a smile appeared on his lips.
"I will personally supervise it when the time comes."
The two of them regained their good mood and kept smiling until they walked out of the backyard. They returned to the small sycamore tree. At this time, the blue bricks more than three feet (one meter) around the sycamore tree were lifted up, and then a neat low wall was built around the sycamore tree, which could be regarded as a flower garden.
The flower garden is so big, but the tree in it is only as thick as a forearm, which seems to be a waste of talent. However, Qingwu and Xiaoji both think it is very suitable. In their eyes, this small tree is growing rapidly and has lush branches and leaves.
At this moment, a young man suddenly cried out from not far away. "Ah!"
Everyone immediately looked over there and saw the dark-skinned boy Azhu falling from the top of the wall!
Qing Wu subconsciously let go of Xiao Ji's wheelchair and walked over quickly. His steps and posture made the person in the wheelchair look thoughtful.
Azhu sat slumped on the blue brick floor, his elbows and knees bruised from working, and blood beads were oozing out.
He was groaning, and when he looked up he saw Qing Wu coming towards him. He immediately forgot about the pain and stammered, "I, I'm fine, I... I'm fine."
After saying that, he was about to stand up, but Qing Wu scolded him: "Don't move!"
This sentence was so majestic that Azhu shut up instantly.
As soon as he reached him, Qingwu squatted down and skillfully pinched his arm with his jade-white fingertips to check it.
The scratches were oozing blood, mixed with dust and looking particularly hideous. She frowned, completely forgetting to cover them up. She turned to the bewildered villagers and shouted, "Go get some clean water and a clean handkerchief."
After hearing this, Ah Zhu finally reacted and hurriedly tried to pull his arm back: "No! This little injury will heal on its own in two days!" However, his wrist was firmly held.
Xiao Ji, who was not far away, watched this scene with a frown on his face. Without his instruction, Zhao Tong had already pushed him over. He was also shocked. Why was Madam so anxious? That boy was just a villager.
But as soon as this thought came to Zhao Tong's mind, he felt ashamed again. If the lady was not such a loyal and loving person, she would not treat her master like this. Thinking of this, Zhao Tong let it go.
But his master Xiao Ji did not let it go. The doubts that had just arisen in his mind were forgotten. The only thing in his eyes was the dazzling scene - a white and tender hand was placed on a dark arm.
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