"Of course it is possible. The Queen Mother has also said it herself. After you leave, you will be Ruling's daughter. Naturally, you will live with her!"
Xie Churou couldn't help but smile. It seemed that Princess Xin'er was still very attached to Ruling, and she really deserved to be raised like this for so long.
Upon hearing this, Chu Xin immediately smiled at Xie Ruling, and Xie Ruling also held her in her arms affectionately.
"It seems that my sister really likes the princess. The princess is smart and sensible. It seems that it is all because of the princess's company that my sister has been able to spend so many years in the cold palace."
Seeing that the two of them were as close as mother and daughter, Xie Churou smiled with some relief.
Just thinking about the princess's biological mother, I still feel a little sad. Your Majesty is really too cruel.
"Of course," Xie Ruling nodded, "Xin'er has been my comfort for so many years. It's because of her that I was able to live in the cold palace for so long."
Thinking of the little time the two had spent together over the years, Xie Ruling burst into tears. In fact, she had already regarded Chu Xin as her biological daughter.
I also knew in my heart that this trip was only the Queen Mother's intention. His Majesty had never thought of her in so many years.
Even if she goes out, she will never be able to return to her former glory, and she will never be favored to have a child of her own again, so she will only have a daughter like Chu Xin in her life.
That's pretty good, let her give all her love to Chu Xin!
"Xin'er, go in and pack all the clothes in the house. They were messed up a lot when they were brought over to dry."
Xie Ruling patted Chu Xin's head and motioned for her to go in and pack her things.
Chu Xin nodded obediently and went in.
"Did you bring everything I told you last time?"
Xie Ruling asked Xie Churou softly. Many times she took a broken bronze mirror and took a closer look. This face was still the same, but her complexion was really much different.
No matter what, you still have to take good care of it first and restore all the color.
"Don't worry, I will prepare everything you need," Xie Churou nodded, then turned to Qingyun standing next to her, "Qingyun, bring everything up."
"yes."
Qingyun held a very delicate mahogany box in his hand, placed it on the stone table and opened the box. Inside were bottles and jars of rouge and gouache.
"Actually, you just look a lot worse. You've gotten better after eating well and wearing warm clothes these days. It's also good to dress up a little with rouge and gouache. But don't think about always comparing yourself with the original you. You will never come back. Go ahead." Xie Churou advised.
In fact, it is normal for women to care about their appearance, but after all, these eight years in the cold palace have really damaged a lot of their complexion, and it is impossible to return to the time when they first entered the palace. They can only use some rouge and gouache to cover up the haggard appearance. .
"Don't worry, I'm not that stupid. Of course I know that it can't be compared to when I was a concubine. I have long since lost the qualifications to be arrogant and arrogant, so I can only accept my fate."
Xie Ruling carefully picked through the bottles of rouge and gouache. In fact, these rouge and gouache were all of good quality. She didn't think about going back to the original time. It would be okay to change her style.
"All the food and clothing expenses during this period can be considered relatively good, because my aunt can finally take care of you legitimately. We had a really tense relationship with His Majesty in the past, so it is not easy for me to take care of you openly like this. "
Xie Churou was a little apologetic. The life in the cold palace was really too hard, and she had already bowed her head under such a coquettish and beautiful rose.
"It doesn't matter. I won't blame anyone. This was my own intention at the time and I am willing to bear it."
Xie Ruling said indifferently, the past eight years have passed, and there is no point in talking about it anymore. As long as she can survive it.
"Auntie said that the third day of March is the day you enter the palace, and it will be March in two months..."
Xie Churou suddenly mentioned this and looked at Xie Ruling with deep meaning.
"I know. In fact, I have to give it a try no matter what. I know I will restrain my temper." Qualifications, I know what attitude I should have.”
"That's good, I'll leave first. Don't worry, now my aunt has promised to let you out. Your life will be much better now than before. If anything happens, I will ask my people to come to you."
Xie Churou patted Xie Ruling's hand, and the two nodded to each other.
After Chu Xin packed up all the clothes and quilts in the room, she ran out and saw a large mahogany box on the stone table. The box seemed to contain many bottles and jars.
"What is this red thing?"
Chu Xin pointed to a small bottle in Xie Ruling's hand and said. The small bottle seemed to contain red paste. She also saw Xie Ruling using her fingers to apply a little bit, and then smearing it on her lips. She couldn't help but Keep your eyes wide open.
It turns out that this is applied on the lips!
"This is called lip balm. If you apply it on your lips like this, your overall complexion will look much better."
Xie Ruling applied a deep layer of lipstick and smiled at Chu Xin. Chu Xin was a little stunned. She seemed to have never seen such a beautiful Xie Ruling.
Just like a delicate rose.
"It turns out that after applying it to the lips, it will look so good!"
Chu Xin couldn't help but move forward and stare at Xie Ruling's face, looking left and right. Sure enough, after applying this red stuff, her whole body felt much better.
"It doesn't matter," Xie Ruling put the things on the table disdainfully, "When I was a royal concubine, I didn't use any good things. I'm used to using these rouge and gouache!"
Although she said this, the corners of her mouth could not help but curl up. She was really happy to receive such praise from Chu Xin!
"After the Queen Mother and Your Majesty have decided on many things, we can go out openly and openly. You will be considered my daughter. Don't mention your mother again in the future. Do you understand?"
Xie Ruling pulled Chu Xin to sit next to her and whispered.
Although Mu Wan was pitiful, he couldn't mention it after he left. When His Majesty did things so well, it seemed that there was absolutely no place for Mu Wan in his heart.
It's finally possible to get out. If I mention someone I shouldn't mention, I'm afraid Xiaochu will be really sad in the future.
She can only let Chu Xin call her mother first, so that everyone can slowly accept that Chu Xin is her daughter and has nothing to do with Mu Wan or the original deposed queen.
"I see."
Suddenly mentioning her late mother, Chu Xin retracted her smile and lowered her head in silence.
Thinking of all the times I spent with my mother over the years, I couldn't help but choke up.
It turns out that after leaving, you have to treat Xie Ruling as your mother and not mention her biological mother.
"I know that you feel uncomfortable, but I am doing this for your own good," Xie Ruling held Chu Xin in her arms and comforted her, "You have to know that it is not easy to have a good life. We have been in the cold palace for so many years. They are living such a miserable life, it seems that they have suffered enough, and they really don’t want to live another life of cold and hunger!”
Xie Ruling knew that Chu Xin understood what she said and could listen to it, but she felt a little aggrieved for the time being, and she knew that.
Sure enough, Chu Xin choked silently for a while, then wiped the tears on her face and said tenaciously, "I know what you said is right, I will listen, and I will not mention my former mother again."
These words are indeed correct. It is not easy to go out, and it is not easy to enjoy a good life. It is impossible to really suffer in the cold palace for the rest of your life.
What's more, wasn't she just dissatisfied? Why did she have to linger in the cold palace despite being a princess? Why couldn't she become a truly pampered princess like Chu Yi?
So now that she can go out and enjoy everything the princess has to offer, the most important thing is that she must take advantage of it.
"You are really sensible."
Xie Ruling felt even more distressed, it didn't matter, everything didn't matter, she would become Chu Xin's mother, and she would give her all her love.
late at night.
"Then congratulations, you finally don't have to be in the cold palace!"
Xiao Zhi finally managed to show a smile, as if he was sincerely celebrating.
Chu Xin didn't say anything, just looked at the dilapidated window, and there was moonlight shining in.
There is still no one living in this room, because more and more people are freezing to death in the cold palace, and this room is also vacant.
If she continued to stay in the cold palace, one day she and Xie Ruling might freeze to death.
"You can go out now, why are you still not happy at all?"
Xiao Zhi stared at Chu Xin carefully.
"After I go out, I can't mention my biological mother, just like I have to forget that there was such a person."
Chu Xin said with emotion that the eight years in the cold palace will be a time she will never forget, and she will never forget that she has two mothers who have always taken care of her.
"This is indeed something that cannot be mentioned," Xiao Zhi nodded thoughtfully, "Your Majesty did such a great job in this matter, so how could you possibly want to hear people mention it? You should cherish it. What a day."
Xiao Zhi rubbed his hands. It was in the middle of the night when it was the coldest. His life in Nanyuan was neither good nor bad, but he could see it.
In six more years, when he turns eighteen, he can be released back to Northern Qi. But what if he goes back? Will he still live a humble and unnoticed life?
But he just didn't want to.
"You're right," Chu Xin nodded vigorously, "It's not easy to have a good life. You should cherish these things first. But I'm no longer in the cold palace. If I want to meet you again, I'm afraid it will be a little difficult."
"It doesn't matter, as long as you live a good life," Xiao Zhi shook his head indifferently, "After all, there will be a chance to see him."
"Thank you for always coming over to talk to me from time to time during this period. Thank you!"
Chu Xin sincerely thanked her, saying that many things and emotions can only be resolved by speaking them out.
"It's okay. In fact, you stayed with me and talked a lot." Xiao Zhi smiled.
"I'm just curious about how you invited the imperial doctor that day. I heard those domineering palace ladies talking about Princess Yi. Who is Princess Yi?"
Xiao Zhi blinked and pretended to be confused.
"Chu Yi is my father's favorite princess. Her mother is Concubine Zheng. Concubine Zheng is now in charge of the harem. How do you think she is loved?"
Chu Xin let out a long sigh. These are all things everyone in the harem knows. Maybe Xiao Zhi often stays in the south courtyard and doesn't come out.
"So that's what it's like..."
Xiao Zhi nodded meaningfully.
