First Concubine

Chapter 233 Mother and son encounter (1)

In the room of Fushouyuan, the violets are blooming in beautiful clusters, which are bright and moving.

The old lady was sitting on the main seat. She may have been ill for a long time, and her face was extremely pale, but her eyes were sparkling, which showed that she was in a good mood: "This time Agarwood came out of the cold palace and was promoted to dowager. It is all thanks to Concubine Li. I I’ve prepared a small gift for you to bring to my second uncle later to express my gratitude. Of course, it’s also thanks to you.”

Shui Lingxi hugged the old lady's arm and smiled softly: "Grandma, please don't say that. I have always wanted to do my best for my aunt, but unfortunately I didn't have the ability before. Now Li Jing treats me very well, Concubine Li He often summoned me to the palace, so I had the courage to mention it. When I heard the great news, I was so surprised that I couldn't sleep all night!"

One of Li Jing's betrothal gifts for marrying you is to rescue Shui Agarwood from the cold palace. The corner of the old lady's mouth twitched, but she didn't point out her request for credit. Concubine Li was pregnant with a dragon heir and was favored in the harem. Shui Chenxiang might have to rely on Concubine Li in the future. The old lady patted Shui Lingxi on the shoulder very lovingly: "There are so many children, and you are the most beloved to me."

Qin Fangyi sneered in her heart, why do these words sound so familiar? Ah, I remembered that the old lady seemed to have said exactly the same thing to Shui Linglong before the aunts came out of the cabinet. The old lady asked Qin Fangyi again: "How are Minyu and the others doing?"

Qin Fangyi slightly raised the corners of her lips and said, "It's all good. Men, they love drinking when we sit together. I think the two uncles will also be able to enjoy themselves."

During the conversation, Shui Linglong, Shui Lingyu, Shui Lingqing and Lu Min walked in. Shui Linglong is the second-grade eldest princess, so she does not need to salute anyone here. On the contrary, everyone should pay homage to her one by one. However, Shui Linglong still politely salutes the old lady and Qin Fangyi: "Grandma, mother."

The old lady’s gray eyebrows twisted, and there was a complex look in her eyes. After a moment, she smiled kindly again: “You’re all here, sit down quickly.”

Shui Linglong took out the prepared gifts and said, "I wish my grandma may be as blessed as the East Sea and live as long as the Southern Mountains. May you have this day every year and this day every year." Others also gave gifts to celebrate. The old lady ordered Mrs. Wang to put them away one by one, then looked at the pale Shui Lingyu and asked with concern: "But you are not feeling well?"

Shui Linglong raised her eyebrows: "Third sister is sick?"

Shui Lingyu touched her bloodless face, lowered her eyes, and said softly: "Oh, I caught wind and cold a few days ago, and I had vomiting and diarrhea. No, I sent Nian Feng to my grandmother's house, just to be afraid of getting over the illness. Give it to him." Without waiting for anyone to ask, she quickly looked at the old lady and said, "Is Nian Feng sleeping?" Her tone was very urgent!

The old lady nodded. Four generations living under the same roof is considered a good sign. She treated Jiang Nianfeng well, even better than Shui Lingqing: "The wet nurse took her to sleep. I had a slight heat stroke in the sun yesterday, and I just vomited milk again." , you wait until he wakes up and go see him."

 Everyone said "Yes", and the old lady asked Shui Linglong again: "Where are Brother Hong and Sister Mi?"

Shui Linglong wiped her hands with the wet handkerchief Jade handed over and said, "I had a cough, so I didn't bring it over."

The old lady said "hmm" and said, "It's all caused by heat. Take good care of it." She was not as enthusiastic as when she mentioned Jiang Nianfeng.

Shui Linglong glanced around and noticed the four pots of violets in the room, which were placed on the table and windowsill, and then asked: "There are few flowers in the grandmother's room. Putting a few pots will be very pleasing to the eye."

The old lady's eyes softened a bit: "This flower was given by the Dowager Empress. She has always loved violets and couldn't put them down before she left the palace."

Shui Linglong remembers that when he first visited the palace and saw Shui Agarwood, the Guanju Palace was full of violets of various shapes, and he felt that Shui Agarwood was indeed a person who cherished flowers. Suddenly, Lu Min sneezed! The old lady asked with concern: "What? Are you feeling uncomfortable too?"

Lu Min glanced at the violet on the window sill, her eyes flashed, and she said with a smile: "No, my nose is itchy, I'll go out for a while." After saying this, he sneezed several times in succession! Lu Min smiled apologetically, and led the maid out of Fushouyuan and towards the side room.

The old lady didn't take it to heart, and her smiling eyes fell on Shui Lingqing again: "If you look closely, she is more beautiful than before. She has changed in age 18! After finishing my birthday banquet, I will organize it. Let’s get married to Lingqing and Dong Jia!” The last words were addressed to Qin Fangyi.

Qin Fangyi smiled: "Yes, mother, my daughter-in-law has remembered it."

Shui Lingqing leaned against Shui Linglong and lowered her head shyly. Shui Linglong was full of emotions in her heart. The fate of the five sisters in their previous lives had completely changed. She did not marry Xun Feng, Shui Lingxi did not marry Yunli, and Shui Lingyu was never overwhelmed by the three princes and concubines. Because of her anger, Shui Lingyue also escaped the misfortune of being killed in the Fifth Prince's Mansion. As for Shui Lingqing, who had three miscarriages in a row and eventually set herself on fire, she met Ah Jue who cherished her in this life.

They chatted and laughed for a while, and then a young **** bowed and walked in: "I would like to inform the old lady that the concubine is not feeling well. I would like to call the imperial concubine to come and have a look."

"Is it serious?" The old lady's smile suddenly froze and she asked anxiously.

The little **** spoke in a high-pitched voice and said with a flattering smile: "It's an old problem. I'm sure I'll get caught today."

In the old lady's opinion, Shui Linglong first cured her tuberculosis, and then rescued Shui Lingxi who was ill, so she knew medical skills. The old lady said to Shui Linglong kindly but not refusing: "Go and see your aunt. After you finish reading, go to Yaxinju with your aunt. The banquet is about to begin."

Shui Linglong dusted off her skirt and went with the young **** to the courtyard where Shui Chenxiang lived before leaving the palace. After she left, Shui Lingyu stood up and said with a smile, "I'm going to see my cousin."

"A sneeze - a sneeze - a - ah - a sneeze -" Lu Min sneezed as she walked, and soon she felt dizzy. The maid hurriedly stepped forward to support her, "Miss, are you okay? ?”

Lu Min pressed her increasingly dizzy head: "Hurry up and help me to the wing. I seem to be sick again. Did you take the medicine before going out?"

The maid held her arm and quickened her pace: "Yes, I'll take it and put it in the carriage with the spare clothes. I'll pick it up immediately after I send you back to your room."

 “A sneeze—A sneeze—” Lu Min sneezed too frequently and couldn’t answer at all. After finally returning to the private room for guests to rest under the scorching sun, Lu Min didn't even have the strength to stand. Originally, she had this problem and was not suitable to attend public places, but Qin Zhixiao attached great importance to the old lady's birthday. As his wife, she naturally had to keep pace with her husband. In particular, the Lu family concealed her illness before the marriage. She bluntly told the truth on the night of the wedding. She thought that her husband would become angry and would take a concubine even if he did not divorce his wife. Unexpectedly, the husband was stunned for a moment, then put his arm around her shoulders and said: " Marrying a virtuous wife, I, Qin Zhixiao, am neither my legitimate son nor my grandson, and I have no fame and fortune. I am lucky to be able to reach such a high level like you. I have to thank my father-in-law and mother-in-law for hiding your illness. Otherwise, with my legitimate mother's temperament. , I will definitely reject this marriage, and in that case, I will miss a wonderful wife!"

After her marriage, she often fell ill. When she fell ill, she had to stay in hospital for several days. She had many debts in sexual matters, so she reluctantly persuaded her husband to have **** with her aunt. However, she did not expect that after hearing her suggestion, her husband immediately protested: " Lu Min! Who do you think I am, Qin Zhixiao? My wife is lying in bed, but I am having trouble with another woman! Is my behavior so bad in your eyes, even if I am only going to support you for a few days? You will support me for several years, and I, Qin Zhixiao, will never touch another woman!"

Since then, she has never mentioned letting her husband take a concubine. So what if there is no fame or fame? So what if he is not a direct descendant? There are so many talented people in the capital, but how many of them can be as loyal to their wives as her husband? She, Lu Min, is so lucky to be married to the best husband in the world! Thinking about it, a happy smile appeared on Lu Min's face.

In a room full of violets, Agarwood leaned on the imperial concubine's couch, and gently picked up a longan with her fingers. The bright red cardamom was like blood, which was in sharp contrast with her white skin, and there was a faint and shocking beauty. Shui Linglong sat down on the chair opposite her. Looking at her leisurely expression, she asked softly: "The princess is in very good health. I wonder what the princess wants from me." ?”

Shui Chenxiang did not answer her words, but sighed quietly: "The floods this year are too serious, many farmlands and orchards are flooded, look at this longan, it is small and the color is not good. In the past, where could it be sold to the capital? Even if you eat it with ordinary people in the town, it’s priceless! But do you know how much a pound of longan in my hand costs?”

Shui Linglong blinked slowly and said calmly: "Since the Concubine has called me here, it would be better to tell me what you are doing. Although I am free, I don't want to waste my time on a person who once tried to destroy me. My happy person."

Shui Chenxiang was still minding her own business and said: "This longan was priced at one tael of silver per catty at its peak. One tael of silver, which was less than a dozen of rice in previous years? How many feet of cloth did you buy? But you see, Shangshu Mansion buys these You didn’t even blink when you picked up something, you know what that means?”

Shui Linglong's patience was running out, and her voice became colder: "If there is nothing serious about the concubine, please come with me to Yaxin Residence. The banquet is about to begin!"

"The wine and meat in Zhumen stinks, and there are people freezing to death on the road. This world has never changed." Shui Chenxiang paused and looked at Shui Linglong meaningfully, "Whoever sells longan is selling it, and whoever gives a salary is paying it forward. "

Shui Linglong narrowed her eyes, what does Shui Agarwood mean? ! In a moment of confusion, there was a sudden loud noise, the beam broke, and it fell straight towards Shui Linglong!

“Ah—Miss! Miss, what’s wrong with you? Don’t scare me! Wake up! Wake up! Woohoo... Miss! Miss, what’s wrong with you?”

 “Come on! Help! Help—”

Qin Zhixiao rushed in through the door and looked solemnly at the maid who was holding Lu Min and crying hard. She frowned and said with worried eyes: "What's wrong? Are you... sick again?" Lu Min was lying on the bed. In bed, unconsciousness, difficulty breathing, and flushed cheeks are obvious signs of illness!

The maid knelt on the ground and said calmly: "Second Young Master, it's not good that we are all slaves! I lost the Second Young Mistress's medicine... Wuwu..."

Qin Zhixiao clenched his fist and said sternly: "Lost it? How could you lose the second young mistress's medicine? What do you do for food?"

The maid was so frightened that she lost her mind: "Slave... I clearly remembered to bring the medicine, but I can't find it. I don't know when I lost it... and how I lost it..."

Qin Zhixiao was trembling all over, and the hand pointing at the maid was also trembling: "You...you really deserve to die!"

"Woooo..." the maid cried again, "Second Young Master, what should I do? Miss, no, Second Young Master is almost out of breath, look!"

Qin Zhixiao looked over and saw that Lu Min's face had turned the color of pig's liver. His thick eyebrows furrowed again: "You're so good at taking care of your young lady! I'll go get a doctor!"

In the flower hall, Shui Hangge was chatting animatedly with his two sons-in-law. Originally, he thought that the Zhuge family and the Li family were having a huge business dispute, and that Zhuge Yu and Li Jing would glare at each other when they met. Unexpectedly, the two The people are so angry! Haha, it must be his father-in-law who is in charge, the two of them are too young to dare to make mistakes! Shui Hange feels great about herself! Li Jing and Zhuge Yu glanced at each other, but they didn't express any disapproval of Po Shui Hang Ge.

Li Jing said seriously: "I heard from Qin Tianjian that there will be a continuous heavy rain in September, and the flood disaster in the south will rebound again. I am going to raise some materials and give them to the victims in the south for free. I wonder if my brother-in-law has any plans in this regard?"

Zhuge Yu's eyelids twitched, and he had an ominous premonition. After hearing Li Jing's words, he didn't have much intention to answer. He just said calmly: "The imperial officials do not participate in private fundraising. If my brother-in-law wants to raise funds, he should go Find Mu Hua.”

Shui Hange thought that Zhuge Yu was deliberately trying to make a fool of himself, so he immediately darkened his face. Not to mention that Li Jing was actually Xun Feng, and he would rely on Xun Feng to become the father-in-law of the country in the future. Zhuge Yu alone would dare to do so in front of him. He was very displeased by being embarrassed! But Zhuge Yu is the prince, and he really doesn't dare to scold him. This feeling is too angry! Just when Shui Hange was indignant, Zhuge Yu's ears twitched and he heard two loud noises in succession. Then there was a shaking on the ground. Zhuge Yu looked towards the direction of the sound source - to the east, Shui Linglong was in Fushouyuan, and also in Fushouyuan. It's to the west, Lingxiang Courtyard is to the south, and Shui Lingqing's courtyard is also to the south... Zhuge Yu filtered out the possibility of Shui Linglong appearing at the scene of the incident, and gradually relaxed his brows, but still reminded: "Something seems to have happened to the east. Something broke and hit the ground. Send someone to take a look."

 He didn’t hear it! However, to the east is Shui Chenxiang's courtyard. To be cautious, Shui Hangge still called the maid: "As the prince said, go to the east courtyard and have a look. Remember, don't disturb the concubine while she is resting."

The maid retreated, and not long after, Qin Zhixiao stumbled in: "Uncle! Lu Min...she's sick! She can't breathe, and her face is purple...What should I do?"

 Your face is turning purple, which means the situation is critical! Asking the doctor to go back and forth would take at least half an hour, which... is simply too late! But soon, Shui Hangge remembered that Shui Chenxiang had mentioned to him that Zhuge Yu knew medical skills. The alchemist who won the championship with Xun Feng at the medical event in Quanzhou was Zhuge Yu. Shui Hangge's dim eyes regained their luster: "Your Majesty, , I have heard from the Dowager Empress that you are not only powerful in martial arts, but also have great medical skills. Can you please save Lu Min? Lu Min's condition is very dangerous! …”

Zhuge Yu was confused for a moment, how did Shui Chenxiang know that he knew medical skills? But then I thought about it, Shui Chenxiang was once Xun Feng's minion, and it seemed not surprising to know this. Zhuge Yu nodded: "I'll go take a look, but let me explain in advance that I am not a serious doctor. Practicing medicine is purely a personal interest. To prevent accidents, my father should quickly send someone to ask for a doctor!" This is They were afraid that if Lu Min died, they would blame him for Lu Min's death.

Shui Hangge responded hurriedly: "Okay, okay! This is how it should be! The prince will do his best, and I will make the decision for the rest."

　　Boom! There was a loud sound, like thunder, as if a **** mouth had been blown open in the sky. Countless dangers suddenly came like a storm, and the hair on Shui Linglong's body stood on end! The source of the sound came from the top, and Shui Linglong reacted instinctively with a keenness she had learned on the battlefield. In the blink of an eye, she ran towards Shui Chenxiang! And at exactly the same moment, Shui Chenxiang also ran towards her! The two collided halfway. Shui Linglong was faster and stronger, knocking Shui Chenxiang straight onto the imperial concubine's bed! Immediately afterwards, there was another loud noise, the ground shook, and the beams hit the ground! If Shui Linglong's reaction just now had been slower, she would have been smashed into a piece of meat pie by now.

Shui Chenxiang turned pale in shock: "You...are you okay? I just wanted to save you, but I didn't expect you to react so quickly. This house is probably in disrepair, and I don't even know that the beams are broken."

Of course something happened to Shui Linglong. She fell too fast and twisted her wrist. Shui Shui Linglong didn't know whether the beams of the room were in disrepair, but what was certain was that Shui Chenxiang did intend to save her just now. If he wanted to harm her, Shui Chenxiang could have stayed where she was. The position she was standing in was too dangerous. , if not, even the water agarwood rushed in hastily will be seriously injured. But the beams had broken down sooner or later, but they broke down not long after she came in. This seemed too much of a coincidence? She looked at Shui Chenxiang next to her, and saw a flash of...disappointment in his eyes!

 In the side room, Zhuge Yu guessed that Lu Min was highly allergic as soon as he saw her face. After taking a pulse, it turned out to be true. There are many causes of allergies, and the symptoms are also different. For example, Shui Linglong is allergic to seafood. After eating seafood, she is prone to vomiting, dizziness, and rashes all over her body, but it is not as serious as Lu Min. Zhuge Yu asked: "She This disease doesn’t last for a day or two, and you don’t know how to prevent it?”

Qin Zhixiao lowered his head in embarrassment: "Minmin is allergic to pollen, which we usually try to avoid. I also asked her not to walk around when she came out today, but somehow she still got sick."

 (End of this chapter)