Zhu Xuxing was not joking. Seeing Xu Zhihuai's silence, he became a little anxious.
"If you drink the medicine from Tai Hospital every day, you will always get better."
Xu Zhihuai suppressed the smile at the corner of his mouth, and said with affection and melancholy: "I am a concubine who is not lucky..."
Zhu Xuxing couldn't bear to see her blaming herself, so he comforted her.
"Seeing An'er growing up day by day, I feel a little reluctant to let go. I said this out of desperation. Don't take it to heart, just let nature take its course."
Xu Zhihuai nodded silently.
It was true that Nuan Gong's medicine had not been used up, but she poured it all away without taking a single bite.
There would be no more flesh and blood between her and Zhu Xiuxing, only blood and hatred.
Zhu Qingruo was looking forward to leaving the palace. She was so excited that she couldn't sleep well all night. When she went out in the morning, she was so sleepy that she groaned in grievance.
Jinhua and her maid carried large and small bags to the door to get things, all of which were prepared for the princess.
We had food, fun, clothes, and just three sets of clothes and shoes to change, inside and out.
Zhu Qingruo felt sleepy, covered her mouth and yawned. She looked at Qin Mu who was standing in the corridor and suddenly said with a smile: "Carry me."
Qin Mu is no longer an emaciated child. He is half a head taller than Zhu Qingruo and his body is straighter, but his taciturn temperament has not changed at all.
He walked over and knelt down, and Zhu Qingruo jumped on his back, doing it in one go, very skillfully.
Qin Mu lowered his head slightly and listened to her gesticulating instructions without making a sound even when he was tired.
After getting on the carriage, Zhu Qingruo felt even more sleepy. She staggered, fell into Xu Zhihuai's arms, and fell asleep soundly.
Xu Zhihuai covered her with a cloak, and when he raised his eyes, he saw Qin Mu sitting opposite, carefully looking out through the gap in the curtains. The long-lost hustle and bustle of the market must have brought back memories in his heart.
Xu Zhihuai said softly: "It's rare for you to come out. You can take a look if you want."
Qin Mu was slightly surprised when he heard this, and his face turned red, as if he was embarrassed.
"You have never experienced the prosperity of the capital, and today is just an opportunity."
Qin Mu nodded, then belatedly thanked him and said, "Thank you, empress."
He carefully opened a corner of the curtain and peeked out.
Xu Zhihuai looked at his sleeping daughter and thought to himself: Fortunately she was asleep, otherwise she would have been attracted by the bustling market and clamored to go down to play.
If you have never seen it, you will never forget it.
Thinking of this, Xu Zhihuai felt an indescribable sour feeling in his heart.
I really hope that everything can be settled as soon as possible so that An'er can live a free life without being burdened by the rights and wrongs of old grudges.
Near noon, the mighty team finally arrived at the hunting ground.
Zhu Qingruo slept all the way and was still in a daze when she was carried out of the carriage.
Zhu Xuxing took long strides, followed closely by Xi Lan. She was a horse rider, but today she took a carriage out of solemnity and to be alone with the emperor.
The ministers lined up to salute and greet each other, and Wei Li stood out the most, wearing a purple robe that shone with gold, and a golden gold medallion studded with emeralds around his waist.
Today's prize is an adult stag with red silk antlers. Whoever can hunt it will be today's winner.
Everyone vowed to set off together, and the strong sound of horse hooves echoed for a long time.
Wei Li was not in a hurry and walked slowly to his mount to adjust the saddle, causing Zhu Suxing to frown slightly: "Wei Li, you don't want to win today?"
Wei Li turned around and saluted: "Back to the Emperor, it's not that I don't want to win, it's just that the Emperor used a deer as a lottery ticket, and I feel a little dissatisfied."
"Oh? Then what do you want?"
Zhu Suxing's phoenix eyes narrowed slightly.
"want to……"
Wei Li curled her lips and glanced meaningfully in the direction where Xu Zhihuai was sitting.
The small movements are quick but not subtle enough.
Zhu Xingxing naturally saw it, and even Queen Xilan also saw it.
She turned her head following his gaze and saw Xu Zhihuai sitting there with a calm look on his face, holding his daughter in his arms, as if he was deliberately lowering his head and not listening to Qingyi Hou's arrogance.
Huh?
what happened?
Qingyi Hou and her... are a bit complicated.
Wei Li narrowed his eyes and spoke slowly: "Thanks to the emperor's great kindness, I don't need anything. Just now, I was just joking. I hope the emperor will atone for my sins. I don't want to fight for this year's fortune, so I might as well give it to others."
The word "give" sounds confident and arrogant.
Zhu Xuxing's eyes darkened a little more, but Queen Xi Lan beside him had bright eyes and pursed her lips imperceptibly, with an expression that looked like she was watching a good show.
Zhu Xuxing was not polite and pointed at Wei Li: "You have been particularly soft-hearted recently when doing things."
Something started to go wrong when he released Bashtu.
The monarch and his ministers looked at each other, the atmosphere condensed. When they were in a stalemate, Zhu Qingruo suddenly said softly: "Father, I want to ride a big horse."
As soon as these words came out, Zhu Xuxing and Wei Li both looked at her, each with their own meaning.
Zhu Xuxing softened the serious expression on his face and waved to her: "Come, come to Father."
Zhu Qingruo went away obediently, and Xu Zhihuai stood up and walked away from her. From beginning to end, she didn't look at Wei Li, as if she couldn't hear or see him at all.
Zhu Xuxing picked up his daughter and said sincerely: "An'er is still young."
"Father, I am four years old."
Zhu Qingruo counted out four fingers and showed them to him: "I have grown up."
"Just four years older."
"..."
"An'er, be good. Father will take you to see the little rabbit later."
"Look at the big rabbit."
"good."
The gentle manner in which Zhu Xuxing coaxed her daughter made Queen Xilan very happy. She couldn't help but think about what a warm scene it would be like when she gave birth to the prince.
It would be nice if there wasn't an eyesore like Xu Zhihuai.
However, she gained a lot today.
Qingyi Hou Weili is also too courageous and blatantly covets the harem concubines. Isn't he afraid of death?
It's best if he's not afraid!
Thinking of this, Xi Lan couldn't help but smile secretly.
Xu Zhihuai looked into her smiling eyes,
When Zhu Qingruo went to feed the rabbits, the guards followed closely, and Qin Mu was guarding him every step of the way.
Zhu Qingruo squatted on the ground and reached out to touch the soft fur of the rabbits, but they were so frightened that they all ran away.
When the rabbits jump, she jumps with them.
"Don't run!"
"Don't run!"
Qin Mu looked at her anxious back and couldn't help but purse his lips.
A few steps away, someone suddenly said: "Princess, do you still want to ride a horse?"
Zhu Qingruo looked up and saw Wei Li leading a tall, white horse. The horse's coat was shiny, its expression was vigorous, and it was very beautiful.
"Wow."
Zhu Qingruo was stunned, her mouth slightly open.
Qin Mu was alert. He looked around first, then stood behind Zhu Qingruo and reminded him in a low voice: "Princess, the emperor and the empress do not allow the princess to ride a horse."
Zhu Qingruo hummed reluctantly.
Wei Li raised his eyebrows at her, patted the white horse's neck, and said deliberately: "Princess, this is a Pegasus from the Western Regions."
Hearing this, Zhu Qingruo subconsciously took a small step forward, looked at Wei Li and then at the white horse: "Can I touch it?"
Wei Li blinked and smiled slyly: "Of course, my princess."
