Wishful Things

"Uncle Qiu." Xu Mingyi looked towards the direction of the inner room when he returned the salute, and just asked "His Royal Highness is resting", when he heard a boy's weak voice with a hint of joy——

"But sister Xu is here? Please come in!"

Xu Mingyi's visit today was not a sudden visit, it was agreed by posting a message two days earlier, otherwise he would not have been invited to this courtyard directly.

A group of people walked in after hearing the sound.

The boy was leaning against the head of the bed, wearing an indigo cloak. The dark clothes could not cover his weakness and sickness, but on the contrary, his face and lips were too pale.

But those eyes were bright, and the look in them made him look alive.

It's just that on this face, this vitality...is even abrupt.

"Empress Empress—you're here too!" The boy was overwhelmed with surprise, and soon realized that the title was wrong, but it was too late to change his words, so he smiled uncomfortably.

Wu Jingying didn't mind, just nodded with a smile, and said warmly: "I heard that Zhaozhao is coming over today, so I thought of taking a look together. How, do you feel better recently?"

Rongjun Wang hurriedly said: "It's better, thank you Madam for your concern."

As she spoke, she looked at the boy beside her, and asked with some uncertainty while expecting, "But... is it Zhang?"

Wu Ran grinned and nodded: "It's me, His Royal Highness still remembers me."

When he was about six or seven years old, he lived in Beijing for several months. During those few months, he often walked around with his mother in the aunt's palace, and the Rongjun Wang Shang who was still the crown prince at that time was raised in the Yukun Palace. Playmate of the day.

Because of this, he came here to visit with his aunt today.

Speaking of which, since the age of six or seven, my father returned to Ningyang every New Year's Eve, and when he saw him, he grew taller than Yibi. He always smiled and said that he looks different every year.

But it had been four or five years since I saw him, and the boy sitting on the sickbed in front of him didn't seem to have changed much from what he remembered...

Wu Ran felt sympathy from the bottom of his heart, but he still smiled on his face.

Because the other party was always smiling and seemed very happy.

Soon, King Rong shifted his gaze to Xu Mingshi again, and asked curiously, "This must be Xu Shisun, right?" She looks quite similar to Sister Xu!

Xu Mingshi took a step forward, raised his hand and saluted: "Exactly."

King Rong on the bed hurriedly raised his hand to return the salute, and then said: "Everyone, please sit down and talk!"

The boy had a smile on his face.

It was the first time he was so lively here!

He was really happy that so many people came to see him together.

The boy urged the servants to make tea for a while, told them to make some honey tea that the girls liked, and asked Wu Ran and Xu Mingshi what snacks and fruits they like to eat.

There is nothing missing in the county prince's mansion.

What should be there has never been deducted, and what is not allowed can be seen everywhere, especially supplements and medicinal materials.

Even though the palace has never said anything about this matter, anyone can see that this is a manifestation of His Majesty's kindness today.

"I heard that His Majesty has decreed to marry Sister Xu and His Highness the Crown Prince, but I haven't had time to congratulate Sister Xu yet." The boy smiled sincerely, but he was a little ashamed.

He thought about sending a congratulatory gift.

But I am afraid that my identity and current situation will add bad luck to such a happy event.

But today, Sister Xu came to see him in person, as well as the emperor— Mrs. Wu, Wu Shisun, Xu Shisun.

Ever since he moved into the Prince's Mansion, apart from Aunt Jingrong and Cousin Jiaojiao, all the dignitaries and officials in the capital have avoided him, and no one would normally set foot here.

He knew it was right, and he didn't feel anything was wrong.

It's always good to keep taboo, and he doesn't want to cause trouble to anyone, so Jiang Taifu reconciled with the first assistant and the others, although he made his servants come to visit and inquire, but he never even said a word of thanks.

Everyone just needs to avoid it like this, and then slowly forget his existence, so that there will be no more disturbances.

As far as the Xu family and the Wu family are concerned, avoiding the two words between him is still secondary...

Father... No, father has done so many wrong things to the Xu and Wu families during his lifetime, and it is not an exaggeration to say that he is a bloody feud, but no matter what he is, he is still father's son, and the blood relationship cannot be erased here ...

However, not long after he moved into the county prince's mansion, Sister Xu invited Doctor Qiu to treat him.

Now everyone came to see him regardless of previous suspicions...

Thinking of this, the boy's eyes became a little hot, but thinking that he had just said the word "Congratulations", he was afraid that the tears would be tainted with bad luck, so he tried his best to hold back the tears.

"It's not too late now." Xu Mingyi looked at him and asked softly, "Is the cough still bad these days?" After all, autumn is prone to dryness.

The boy shook his head and said with a smile, "I don't cough much anymore, thanks to Doctor Qiu's tireless care."

Xu Mingyi nodded slightly, but he was thinking a little bit in his heart.

"That's good." Wu Jingying said softly, "Cheng'er, everything has been settled now, you just need to rest in peace and recuperate."

This child is a worried child.

Previously, he had toiled a lot for the evil deeds he had done to abolish the emperor.

The boy responded respectfully: "Yes, Cheng'er understands."

Xu Mingyi's heart became more and more worried.

Everything is settled, no need to bother, it is certainly a good thing.

But what people use to fight against illness often requires not only good medicine, but also the word of will as support——

With the death of Emperor Fei, all the dust has settled, if the child suddenly relaxes, it may not be a good thing...

Children of similar age always have something to say.

In particular, Wu Ran and Xu Ming would deliberately find some topics to talk about.

The two sat on the side of the bed and talked with each other. King Rong was very interested in all topics, so after a short meeting, the three of them seemed to be familiar with each other.

When Wu Ran talked about what he had seen and heard in the capital these days, the Rongjun King was also quite curious-before moving to the Rongjun Prince's Mansion, he had never been out of the palace except for offering sacrifices. What does it look like in the capital? Of course know much more.

"When Sheng'er recovers, the three of you can go out for a walk together." Wu Jingying said with a smile.

Seeing the boy's eyes light up immediately, Xu Mingyi said: "Where is there any good food and fun in Beijing, tomorrow will be clearer, ask him to lead you—"

Xu Mingshi subconsciously sat up straighter when he heard it - how can he be said to be that kind of playboy who is good at eating, drinking and having fun? He is very motivated!

Sensing his younger brother's dissatisfaction, Xu Mingyi added another sentence: "...It's all the experience of running errands for me for many years."

Xu Mingshi's face softened a little: This is not too bad.

"Then it's settled." Wu Ran made the decision first, looking forward to it in his heart, but because of the awareness that the children of the aristocratic family should not be greedy for fun, he tried his best to restrain himself and not show it too obviously.

King Rongjun was very happy and nodded again and again.

"His Royal Highness likes to read military books?"

Xu Mingshi couldn't help asking when he saw a few books on the small table beside the couch.

"I like it!" King Rongjun nodded heavily, and when he mentioned what he liked, his brows and eyes became brighter: "The person I have always admired the most is Old General Xu! Every battle he has fought over the years, big and small I know it all!"

This is his secret, and because of his father, he didn't dare to reveal it.

Although he doesn't understand why the poems and political theories are so hard to memorize, he can never forget the achievements of General Xu...

Seeing that he was particularly interested in this, Xu Mingshi continued following the topic.

He talked a lot about his grandfather's deeds on the battlefield, and said that he had many military books that couldn't be found outside, and some of them were written by his grandfather, so he could bring some over next time.

King Rong blushed with excitement when he heard it, and for a moment he only thought about "Really!", "Is it convenient!", "Thank you, thank you!", and nodded frequently.

When Xu Mingshi talked about the battlefield, Wu Ran was also fascinated by it.

The twelve or thirteen-year-old boy already has his own temperament, handsome at first sight, although he is elegant, he is also very comfortable when it comes to military affairs, and his every word reveals the aura of a general's son.

Wu Ran somehow understood.

He finally understood where the second brother's seemingly perfunctory and dislike came from when he faced him after staying in Beijing for a while!

It turns out that there is a better brother outside!

He shouldn't have just said this in his heart——

If he said it clearly at this time, Xu Mingshi would listen, and he would have to say: This has nothing to do with whether he is good or not, it's just because his elder sister's name is Xu Mingyi, that's all.

Seeing that the three children hit each other very well, Wu Jingying and Xu Mingyi left the inner room "tactfully".

With elders around, children are always easy to restrain.

Divine doctor Qiu also went out.

The three of them went out of the outer hall and came to the corridor, Xu Mingyi just asked in a low voice: "Uncle Qiu, how are you?"

She asked a simple question, and Divine Doctor Qiu's response was also simple.

He didn't speak, just sighed and shook his head.

He has done his best.

For the past two months, he has tried everything he can. But this seemingly weak boy, who seemed to be blown down by a gust of wind, was much more tolerant than he imagined. No matter whether he tried medicine or treated externally, he never heard the boy cry out for pain.

The child is a good child, but the world can't keep him...

Xu Mingyi's heart tightened.

In fact, the answer is not too surprising.

It is also a serious illness, and there are good doctors for emergencies. For example, this kind of fetal disease, which has been in existence for more than ten years, is the most troublesome one. It is not a day's cold to freeze three feet. After so many years, such a small body Here, the foundation has been exhausted.

The same heavy medicine that can be used by others is no longer useful to him.

After a moment of silence, Wu Jingying asked, "How much time is left?"

"It could be as long as half a year, or as little as two or three months..."

Hearing this, Wu Jingying clenched the fingers in her sleeves tightly.

Is it so fast?

Such a good child, the rest of the time, but there is not even a year left.

"Does His Royal Highness know himself well?" Xu Mingyi asked.

Doctor Qiu nodded.

"..." Xu Mingyi's heart sank heavily, she turned her head slightly to look in the direction of the inner room, as if she could still see the boy's eyes that were still radiant after seeing the end of the road, and what she saw in her sight, But outside the window lattice of the inner room, a maple tree has just turned yellow.

Unlike other plants and trees, the maple tree's change from green to yellow is not the end, and what is waiting for it is still as bright as fire.

But this splendid appearance is not a miracle and a turning point. After the splendor passes, it will eventually be truly withered.

The autumn sun is red, but it is only a moment in the four seasons, and it cannot last for a long time.

"Although this child was once a noble prince, he has been suffering since birth, suffering every day..." Wu Jingying's voice was slightly hoarse.

She still remembers that when the child was five or six years old, she didn’t know where she heard the saying. During a high fever, she once asked her very seriously——Niang Niang, am I very disobedient in my previous life and did something wrong, so the Buddha punished me? What about mine?

She was stunned when she heard it, and after a while, she touched the top of the child's head and said softly: That's not the case.

If there is a theory of cause and effect, it must be his father who is wrong.

This retribution should also be retribution to his father, the child was innocently involved.

Thinking of this, Wu Jingying's eyes were sour, and she said, "Let's live the rest of the days as he pleases, as happy as he wants..."

Doctor Qiu nodded.

The rest will not seek medical treatment.

There is no need to toss the children anymore.

The next thing he has to do is to minimize the pain of the child, so that he can suffer as little as possible.

Several people stood quietly in the corridor for a long time before returning to the hall to sit down.

There were movements of the young boys from the inner room, occasionally there were sounds of surprise, and sometimes there were laughter full of vigor.

No one urged Wu Ran and Xu Mingshi.

It wasn't until the two of them saw that the boy leaning there was still smiling, but tired, they ended a topic in a tacit and natural way, without starting a new one.

The two asked to resign, Xu Mingyi and Wu Jingying walked in, and told the boy a few words before leaving.

King Rong felt rather reluctant, but when Xu Mingshi said that he would come back in three days, Wu Ran also agreed, that a specific date had been set, and it was obviously not just a polite word, the boy felt hopeful again. .

He couldn't get out of bed and walk around, so he sent the steward of the courtyard to see him off.

The steward sent him out of the front hall and down the stone steps. Just as he was about to leave the courtyard, he saw a young servant coming with a black lacquered tray.

On the tray was a bowl of steaming medicine, apparently freshly fried.

The young man knew the rules very well, and his movements were nimble. When he saw a nobleman in a fine attire approaching from a distance, he bowed his head and looked down respectfully, and stepped aside respectfully.

It's just an ordinary servant, if it's an ordinary one, no one will take a closer look.

But the steward wanted to show off to Xu Mingyi and the others that he was meticulous in doing things, paused for a while, looked at the tray in the boy's hand, and said one more sentence: "Hurry up and send it in, His Royal Highness is tired. Take the medicine while it’s hot and take a break.”

The boy answered "Yes".

Hearing this voice, Wu Jingying, who had already passed in front of the boy, suddenly stopped at her feet, and immediately turned her head to look.

The boy got the word from the steward, straightened his bowed waist slightly, and was about to deliver the medicine immediately, so that half of his side face could be clearly shown.

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(After reading every comment in the last chapter, do you really have so many episodes that you want to read... I always feel that everyone thinks I'm long-winded haha, I didn't plan to write any extra episodes, but I promised Zaizai to spend the summer with him, he Now I ask why I am still working every day, the flag really can’t be set up! But if you want to see it, I will try to write as much as possible, and I am excited to read everyone’s comments...hahaha)

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