Just as he was about to change his shift, Tong Mingyan felt something flash past his eyes.
mouse?
It was all caused by that brat Cheng Xian, who insisted on stuffing field mouse meat for himself.
What a huge psychological shadow!
I feel like a mouse whenever there is any disturbance!
rustle--
Tong Mingyan and Cheng Xian looked at the snow together, and there was obviously something gray flying in the snow.
The two looked at each other and rushed over together.
Cheng Xian's qinggong was even better, and his night vision was also excellent. He caught the scurrying thing as soon as he took action, but he didn't expect it to have such a big tail.
"Jiji——"
Cheng Xian hesitated for a moment, thinking that this big-tailed squirrel was quite cute, but he didn't know why it appeared in Jinghan Pavilion.
At this time, Qin Shuihan walked over slowly with Lin Yi. He happened to accompany Lin Yi for a walk and released the squirrel. Unexpectedly, the little thing fell into Cheng Xian's hands again.
"See the prince and princess."
Qin Shuihan waved his hand and glanced at Cheng Xian. The scene of catching the squirrel just now fell completely into his eyes.
"Good kung fu."
"Thank you for the compliment, Your Majesty."
There was an inexplicable light in Cheng Xian's eyes. In his heart, King Han was the prince he followed. Although the task of guarding the princess was a bit boring now, he could at least see King Han from time to time.
For him, that's enough.
Qin Shuihan nodded. This look was so familiar to him. He knew that he was the God of War in their hearts.
Just fighting is not a happy thing.
What is needed on the battlefield is cold blood, not enthusiasm.
Lin Yi also followed Qin Shuihan's gaze and looked at Cheng Xian. This guard was not tall, but his movements were very agile. His skill at catching the squirrel just now was very fast, and she did not see the catching process clearly at all.
It would be too aggrieved for such a talent to guard the courtyard here...
"Jiji——"
The squirrel in Cheng Xian's hand squawked twice more.
Lin Yi pursed her lips and asked with a smile: "Servant Cheng, what are you going to do with this squirrel?"
Cheng Xian touched his hat naively.
"Back to the princess, my subordinates think this little thing is quite cute, and are hesitant to take it back to the house to raise it. However, the vole meat today is very delicious, and I want to taste the meat of this thing."
Fellow-minded people!
Lin Yi giggled and bit Qin Shuihan's ears.
"This guard is not taboo and will eat anything. He is young and promising."
Qin Shuihan sneered, "You are young and promising if you don't have taboos?" Yiyi's standards are too amazing, but she just wants to be happy.
Tong Mingyan and Cheng Xian looked at each other and stepped back knowingly.
"My subordinates resign."
Qin Shuihan nodded and continued to hold Lin Yi's little hand and walk slowly on the snow.
"Yiyi, there will be a plastic snow lion in the future. I will take you to the palace to play."
"Yeah!"
Lin Yi laughed happily and took long steps, making the snow crackle. However, thinking of the provocation of the Yan sisters last time, she hesitated.
"Last time in the palace, they said that the snow lions were made by unmarried ladies. Is it inappropriate for me to go?"
"It's nonsense. Snow lion sculpture is a recreational activity of the Qin Dynasty to comfort the common people. There is no age or gender."
However, Qin Shuihan did not say everything. At this time, there were indeed plastic snow lions all over the capital, but only the princes and nobles in the palace could participate.
"Then take me to play!"
Time flew by and came to the day of shaping the snow lion. Qin Shuihan took a split velvet suit and placed it next to Lin Yi's bed.
"Wear these clothes and you will have a lot of fun today."
Lin Yi stretched out her fingers in a daze, and touched the clothes on the side. There was a large pile of clothes, all matching from the inside to the outside. Each piece of clothes was covered with fluff, and it was very warm to the touch.
"Shuihan, thank you..."
Before he finished speaking, Lin Yi was confused again.
Qin Shuihan helped her tuck in the quilt and chuckled helplessly.
It's too late to go again at noon, so let her sleep a little longer.
He turned around and walked to the desk to continue his official duties.
Royal Palace, Cuibeiyuan.
By this time it was already filled with bustling crowds.
Cuibeiyuan is located to the north of the palace, facing a mountain. Birds of prey on the mountain occasionally come down to look for food, but most of them are small animals that accidentally enter the palace.
There are several pavilions in Cuibeiyuan, each with its own style.
Some are towering and majestic, with several iron lions crawling on the huge eaves.
Some are bare pillars, but the corbels of the pavilion are meticulously carved, depicting characters from countless storybooks.
There are even some stone pavilions with glazed tiles, shining in the sunlight.
There is an attic in the center of these pavilions, where the princes and nobles would go up to the attic when they wanted to rest and stay warm.
Qin Zhe sat happily at the easternmost position on the third floor, surrounded by several close associates.
"Your Highness, your big day will be in ten days, and Lingxu will definitely give you a big gift."
Qin Zhe chuckled and glanced at Lou Caiyi in the Liuli Pavilion below.
At this time, Lou Caiyi was making lions with several ladies. She looked up at Qin Zhe and smiled.
Qin Zhe also raised the corners of his mouth, pretending to be in love with his concubine.
"The Crown Princess is indeed stunning. Congratulations to Your Highness."
The person who spoke was the Young Master Lu Nantian, but his eyes did not stay on Lou Caiyi, but looked at Shang Ziyan in the short pavilion in the distance.
Shang Ziyan's sister Shang Jingwan is the crown prince's concubine. If he can marry her, then he will be in love with the prince.
Qin Zhe chuckled and took a sip of tea.
In his eyes, Lou Caiyi is just the daughter of a deputy prime minister. He doesn't care at all whether she has amazing looks or not.
Looking at the jade lion piled up by Lou Caiyi, Qin Zhe felt disdainful in his heart. This woman could actually build such an ugly lion!
Another idiot.
In the Liuli Pavilion on the other side, brother and sister Chu Xinyi and Chu Lingchen occupied the tallest and most majestic Wangfan Pavilion.
They spent an hour building a huge jade lion, using up all the white snow that the eunuchs kept carrying.
The princes and nobles passing by the two men couldn't help but marvel that they were worthy of being the sons of generals.
Domineering!
Chu Xinyi shook the snowflakes off her body and looked around again, but she still didn't see Qin Shuihan.
Although she was scolded by her father for trespassing into Prince Han's Mansion that time, she still remembered her brother Shui Han in her heart.
"Sister, are you looking for King Han?"
"Um."
"Is King Han that good?"
"I just like him and I just want him."
Chu Xinyi's eyes darkened, exuding a ruthless look. Such an arrogant aura made people shudder even if she was a woman.
"Sister, you are going to scare me to death. I will ignore you and go to find my little sister."
Chu Lingchen raised his head. Although he was only fourteen years old this year, when he was in the army, his father's deputy general Liu Gao took him to see military prostitutes in private.
He has already had experience with matters between men and women.
"Ling Chen, don't leave. I'm going to the attic for a drink. This is our Chu family's jade lion. You have to watch it for me!"
After saying that, Chu Xinyi strutted towards the attic.
Qin Zhiruo happened to go downstairs and faced Chu Xinyi face to face.
"Meet the Second Prince."
Chu Xinyi was blessed.
Qin Zhiruo nodded with a smile and continued walking downstairs.
"Brother Zhiruo, have you seen brother Shuihan?"
Chu Xinyi turned around with a smile as bright as a flower.
Qin Zhiruo couldn't help but shrink his neck. Just now he called himself the second prince, but now he called himself brother?
Seeing her smiling brightly, Qin Zhiruo touched his bald head again.
Women are so scary!
"I haven't met my fifth brother..."
"Oh, thank you, brother Zhiruo."
Chu Xinyi twisted her waist and turned to go upstairs.
When Eleven saw his brother coming down, he seemed a little uneasy. He couldn't help but brush the snow off his sleeves, got up and walked over.
"Brother, what's wrong?"
"younger sister……"
Qin Zhiruo breathed a sigh of relief. He only had this sister, and the woman just now was not his sister.
"Sister, let's build the most majestic jade lion together today!"
Eleven curved the corners of his mouth, revealing two small dimples.
"Brother, I called some little sisters to make snow lions together later. We must make the largest and most majestic jade lion!"
In the attic, Chu Xinyi stood by the window and glanced at Qin Zhiruo and Eleven, then picked up the wine glass and drank it all in one gulp.
The most majestic jade lion?
Of course, only the one you molded by yourself is worthy of the word majestic!
"Princess Chu, His Royal Highness invites you to have a drink over there."
Chu Xinyi turned around and frowned when she saw that the speaker was Lu Nantian.
She doesn't like men with fairer skin than hers.
"His Royal Highness? Where are you?"
Lu Nantian pointed to the screen not far away.
Chu Xinyi rolled his eyes and walked over with his lips raised.
"Xinyi has met the prince brother."
Qin Zhe raised the teacup in his hand and shook it at Chu Xinyi.
"Sister Xinyi, come and have a drink."
One called smoothly, and the other answered smoothly. The two seemed like real brothers and sisters.
Chu Xinyi was not polite and sat down directly next to Qin Zhe.
Lu Nantian watched helplessly as this woman sat in his seat. She was worthy of being the daughter of a general, but hadn't her father retired from office? How valuable was she still?
"Sister Xinyi likes fifth brother, do you want brother to help you?"
Chu Xinyi turned her beautiful eyes and looked at him with a smile.
"Sister, I have already taken action."
Chu Xinyi whispered a few words into Qin Zhe's ear.
Qin Zhe looked approvingly.
"As expected of sister Xinyi."
"Do you agree with the prince's brother? Xinyi knows that his abilities are limited, and he hopes that the prince's brother will give him advice."
Chu Xinyi curled the corners of her mouth. Although she was smiling, her smile was very scary.
Lu Nantian and Xue Lingxu looked at each other and blinked quickly.
This woman is not simple!
"Nantian, give some gifts to sister Xinyi."
Lu Nantian nodded understandingly. The Lu family was His Royal Highness's money bag. He quickly took out a stack of banknotes from his sleeves.
"Lord Chu, my thoughts are with you."
Chu Xinyi looked at the banknote he handed over and stuffed it directly into her purse without any politeness.
She glanced at Lu Nantian, even her fingers were so white and slender, and rolled her eyes unconsciously.
I really want to skin him.
Lu Nantian suddenly felt a chill coming over him. Princess Chu didn't seem to like him very much.
He racked his brains to recall his interactions with Chu Xinyi. Today was the first time he talked to her. How did he offend the princess? !
I can’t figure it out at all!
"Sister Xinyi, if you need anything, please tell Mr. Lu at any time."
"Thank you, Brother Prince."
Lu Nantian laughed awkwardly. He didn't like the princess very much either.
Before I knew it, it was noon.
The sun is shining high, and under the bright sunshine, the snow sculptures of various sizes and shapes are dazzling.
Lin Yi and Qin Shuihan had just arrived at Cuibeiyuan.
Seeing the snow sculptures that looked like cats and dogs everywhere, Lin Yi suddenly realized that these strange shapes were so-called lions.
No wonder it’s called a plastic snow lion.
It's just that all the lions are huge in size and have the same mane image, which made Lin Yi a little speechless.
These lions are different from real lions, and there are only male lions in sight, and there is no female lion at all.
Occasionally there are a few lion cubs, also wearing thick manes.
"Shuihan, can I make another animal?"
The lion is so irritating that Lin Yi doesn't even want to kill the lion.
"Of course, you can do whatever you want."
Lin Yi looked around again. It seemed that the people making snowmen were all girls. The tall and handsome Qin Shuihan stood too conspicuously beside him.
She also noticed the attic not far away, where there were many men drinking and talking.
"Shuihan, Biyue and I can just play in the snow. Do you want to go to the attic to rest for a while?"
Qin Shuihan hesitated for a moment, then understood Lin Yi's intention. He pinched her nose and showed a gentle smile.
"Okay, come to the attic to rest when you're tired."
Qin Shuihan glanced at Biyue again.
"Master, don't worry, I will take good care of the princess."
Lin Yi chuckled helplessly. They were really impressed by making such a fuss while playing in the snow.
Qin Shuihan nodded. As soon as he stepped into the attic, Zuo Haoran immediately brought several people over.
"See King Cold."
Several other young masters also bowed.
Qin Shuihan glanced at the row of young people in front of him.
Ma Wenyu, the second son and Ma Bingchen, the fourth son of the Minister of Civil Affairs, and Zang Jinyou, the only son of the Minister of War.
But Qin Shuihan had never seen the man on the far left.
This person has regular facial features and a heroic look between his brows. Although he has not completely lost his baby fat, he still gives people a very heroic impression.
Eyes facing each other.
The other person was not timid either, with a polite smile on his face, showing a maturity that belied his age.
"His Royal Highness, King Han, this is Su Xiaoling, a friend I met by chance. He took part in the palace examination last year and failed. I plan to come back this year."
The person who spoke was Zang Jinyou. Qin Shuihan's impression of him was that he studied in the same academy as Zuo Haoran and was a good handwriting artist.
At this moment, he was staring at Qin Shuihan with admiring eyes, as if he was seeing him at a fan meeting.
Qin Shuihan frowned, would a weak scholar also admire him?
Facing Zang Jinyou with fiery eyes, Qin Shuihan felt a little uncomfortable. He had never seen such a suffocating homosexual gaze!
He coughed helplessly and turned his gaze to Su Xiaoling.
"Who is Mr. Su's family name?"
"Our hometown is in Panyu."
Qin Shuihan noticed that the cuffs of his cuffs looked like they had been mended many times, and he was not very wealthy.
"Are you sure about this year's imperial examination?"
"Reporting to His Royal Highness King Han, this villain is ignorant and ignorant. I don't know if this year..."
"Since you can pass the examination, you are already among the best. Mr. Su doesn't have to be humble."
Su Xiaoling nodded and stood beside Zang Jinyou.
Qin Shuihan stayed on him for a few more seconds. Although this man was born in a poor family, his temperament that was neither humble nor arrogant was rare.
Several people gathered around Qin Shuihan and went to the private seats on the third floor. Immediately, a palace maid and eunuch came to serve tea and wine.
Beside the pavilion, Lin Yi pushed the snowman according to his own ideas.
Simple and crude.
A big round snowball with a small round ball stacked on top.
"Princess, what are you piling up?"
Bi Yue tilted her head and looked at Snow Qiu. What were the big and small things?
She didn't understand the princess's taste.
"Biyue, help me find a carrot!"
carrot?
Lin Yi smiled slyly, tamped the snowball again, and picked up the pebbles on the ground.
"These are the eyes, all they need is a carrot for the nose."
The snowman with two small stones seemed to be filled with soul.
so cute.
"Princess, this slave is going to find a carrot right now."
Bi Yue immediately ran to the imperial tea room not far away. When she saw the young eunuch in the room, she took out a silver ingot.
"This father-in-law, this servant is the maid of Princess Han. Could you please give me a carrot?"
The little eunuch who was making tea saw the silver ingot and his eyes flashed. He wanted to take it but was too embarrassed to take it.
Biyue understood and put the silver ingot into the little eunuch's hand.
"Eunuch, the imperial dining hall is too far away, so I'll ask you to run an errand. Our princess is at Changshan Pavilion over there."
"Slave, go right away."
After saying that, the little eunuch went into the house and asked another eunuch to come over and watch the tea.
Biyue rushed back to Lin Yi and saw several people walking towards Lin Yi.
She ran over quickly.
"I am a concubine, and I have met Princess Han."
Lin Yi turned her head and was instantly amazed by the woman in front of her.
Her skin is like cream, her eyes and pulse are charming, her lips are red and her teeth are white, and the faint mole between her eyebrows makes her even more charming.
She is worthy of being the emperor’s woman!
Lin Yi hurriedly said, "I have met Lady He."
"This slave has met Lady He."
Panting slightly, Biyue rushed behind Lin Yi, and she also hurriedly bowed.
Concubine He's name was Qianxue. She smiled and said, "Princess Han's singing voice is so sweet and beautiful that it is unforgettable."
Lin Yi smiled shyly, that was because she was good at singing, but it was not her own ability.
"hehe……"
She looked at the two people next to He Qianxue again.
The palace maid has bright eyes and white teeth, and her appearance is not inferior to that of the ladies in the capital.
The eunuch has a slender figure, a cold face, and handsome features.
It’s a pity that such good genes have been purged...
Lin Yi continued to smile politely. Is this Concubine He just here to praise her singing voice?
"I heard that Princess Han has excellent medical skills. Could you please take my pulse?"
There was a trace of expectation in He Qianxue's eyes, and her slight smile was very dignified.
Ye Wan's figure flashed in Lin Yi's mind.
Or is the woman in front of her more in line with her imagination of ancient beauties.
"Okay~"
Lin Yi's eyes shone brightly, and she wished she could grab He Qianxue's wrist and feel her pulse immediately.
Listening to her simple and excited answer, the three people opposite were slightly stunned.
This Princess Han seems to be different from ordinary women.
Biyue lowered her eyes, the princess's "Okay" was always so ups and downs, making people happy.
Lin Yi looked around. Except for the tables and chairs in the Changshan Pavilion behind her, there was no other place to sit. Unfortunately, there was no warm flannel or a heater in the pavilion. It would definitely be inappropriate for such a precious lady to expose her wrists!
"The attic over there is warmer. Can Madam He move to the attic?"
He Qianxue chuckled and said, "How about Princess Han come to my Xuanlan Palace?"
Lin Yi blinked. Is it inappropriate to visit without permission? But looking at the sincerity of the other party, she was a little hesitant.
"Ms. He, can you wait for me for a moment? I'll come as soon as I go!"
He Qianxue nodded.
Lin Yi took Biyue and ran up to the attic.
At this time, Qin Yi also brought several friends to gather around Qin Shuihan.
Lin Yi paused when he saw so many people.
Fortunately, Qin Shuihan noticed her immediately, and when he saw her waving to him, he immediately stood up and walked over.
"Yiyi, what's wrong?"
"A concubine He invited me to go to her territory to treat her. I want to ask your opinion."
He Qianxue?
Qin Shuihan had a slight impression of her, because in the draft three years ago, He Qianxue was indeed the most eye-catching among all the show girls. Her father also loved her very much at that time, but unfortunately she has not been able to conceive an heir so far.
But he had no interaction with her.
"I'll take you there."
Lin Yi hummed, then took his arm and went downstairs together.
It seemed that Lin Yi and Qin Shuihan would come together, and He Qianxue was blessed.
"I have met His Highness King Han."
"My son, I have seen Concubine He."
Lin Yi pouted, as if the title was not the same. I wonder if there is a guide to palace etiquette. The ancients were so troublesome!
Arriving at Xuanlan Hall, Qin Shuihan nodded to Lin Yi and stood guard at the door obediently.
Lin Yi didn't understand for a while, but finally understood after seeing He Qianxue's love for Qin Shuihan.
Dad’s woman must avoid suspicion!
The layout of Xuanlan Palace is very exquisite, but it is not as big as Ronglan Palace. It seems that the land area determines status.
However, Lin Yi couldn't help but snickered, no matter how big it was, it couldn't be bigger than her own yard, it was better to be outside the palace.
Looking at He Qianxue's elegant back, Lin Yi was very curious. She didn't seem to be a few years older than him, so why did she choose to enter the palace?
Although the concubine's status is noble, what's the point of serving the emperor.
Lin Yi sighed. Although Emperor Qin Ming was not a bad old man and had a professional health care team to take care of him, he was almost sixty and would not marry such a person to his death.
Walking into the palace room, it was not as gorgeous as Lin Yi imagined, but rather deserted, with several large vases and an incense burner.
The harp in the corner caught her attention the most.
The phoenix on the head of the piano is lifelike, and the entire wooden frame is shaped like a phoenix tail, which is exquisite.
"Can Princess Han know how to play the harp?"
Lin Yi shook his head. It turns out that this thing is not called a harp.
He Qianxue smiled calmly and said, "His Royal Highness, King Han, has outstanding piano skills."
Lin Yi was very proud of the comprehensive development of her husband's moral, intellectual, physical, artistic and physical skills. The mention of Qin Shuihan suddenly made her heart tighten. Would this beautiful concubine have any thoughts about Qin Shuihan?
Isn't it the bloody pattern of marrying me if you can't marry your son? !
"Princess Han is really favored."
Lin Yi raised her head and glanced at He Qianxue warily. There was no trace of jealousy in her tone. She just stated the objective facts. She could only laugh awkwardly.
He Qianxue walked to the table and sat down.
"Princess Han, can you feel my pulse?"
"good."
With a weak pulse and weak Qi, Lin Yi frowned. Just as he was about to reach out and touch He Qianxue's face, he immediately thought of Guo Yun.
"Ms. He, I need to give you a good diagnosis. Could you please lie down?"
He Qianxue was slightly stunned. Seeing Lin Yi's serious face, he thought for a moment before getting up and walking to the inner room.
"Zi Yan, Songjie, the maid accompanying Princess Han, please stay at the door."
"yes."
Zi Yan smiled at Bi Yue and poured her a cup of tea.
"What do you call your sister?"
"Slave Biyue."
Songjie stared closely at He Qianxue's figure, with an indescribable gloom in his eyes.
"Ms. He, I'm going to look at your eyes, don't be nervous."
He Qianxue, who was lying on the bed, smiled softly.
Lin Yi sighed. Sure enough, the anemia was a bit serious.
The food in the palace should not be bad. Although He Qianxue's figure is slim, she does not look sick.
Iron deficiency anemia?
Red blood cell aplasia?
Subtype leukemia?
"Ms. He, I want to lift your robe to check, is that okay?"
He Qianxue's eyes were like a knife cutting across Lin Yi's face. Seeing Lin Yi frowning and staring at her belly, she quickly curved the corners of her mouth and showed a polite smile.
"Here comes Princess Laohan."
Lin Yi put his head on her chest and tapped the back of her lungs.
There seems to be no problem.
When the pressure reached her stomach, He Qianxue suddenly couldn't help but giggle.
Hahaha--
He Qianxue laughed so hard that she was out of breath, and her continuous laughter had a sense of rhythm, which was very magical.
Zi Yan and Song Jie looked at each other in the outer hall, unable to imagine what was happening in the inner room.
Biyue pinched the tea cup in her hand and frowned.
Although Lin Yi's status is not low, the other party is the emperor's concubine!
"Ms. He, just hold your breath and I'll press your stomach."
Seeing the fine sweat on Lin Yi's forehead, He Qianxue looked at Lin Yi carefully again. This woman was treating him very responsibly!
She closed her eyes and took a deep breath.
Lin Yi pressed her belly attentively, but there seemed to be nothing abnormal.
But that was all she could check.
Lin Yi helped He Qianxue pull up her robe.
"Ms. He, my consultation is over. Does the empress feel any discomfort?"
He Qianxue straightened her clothes and returned to the outer hall with Lin Yi. She quickly glanced at Song Jie and gave him a reassuring look.
Perhaps because the laughter just now was too exaggerated, He Qianxue's face turned slightly pink.
Songjie immediately adjusted his breathing, but couldn't help but look at her a few more times.
"Princess Han, I have always been in good health, but I feel a little weak recently."
Lin Yi looked into He Qianxue's eyes and answered honestly: "Ms. He is deficient in energy and blood. Have you taken any medicine recently?"
Several people's expressions darkened slightly.
He Qianxue motioned Lin Yi to sit on a chair nearby and poured her a cup of tea.
"This is an old problem. Occasionally I feel dizzy."
Lin Yi quickly rolled his eyes. Apart from anemia, there seemed to be nothing wrong with him.
"Ms. He, do you have any children?"
He Qianxue glanced at Lin Yi with sharp eyes, and then looked at her teacup.
"My belly is not up to par, and I was unable to give birth to a son and a half daughter for the emperor."
Her voice sounded a little sad, and Lin Yi felt very sympathetic.
Having a child will guarantee her a lifetime of prosperity and wealth, she understands this truth.
"Ms. He, don't think too much. I see that there are no other problems with your body except blood deficiency. Maybe the emperor cannot do without a child."
Several people were stunned for a moment and focused their attention on Lin Yi.
A flash of lightning flashed in Biyue's mind, and she knelt down with a plop.
"Ms. He, forgive me, Princess - you drank too much, and you were just talking nonsense while drunk!"
Lin Yi looked confused. When did he drink?
