I thought that only Zhao Maimai was coming with the convoy, but I didn't expect that Mrs. Huangfu and Qing Fei were also here. They got out of the car and greeted Chu Yiqing happily when they saw it. Qing Fei hurriedly stepped forward.
He stopped her and said: "Slow down, slow down, be careful!"
When Chu Yiqing saw Concubine Qing, he couldn't help but be a little surprised. At this time, Mrs. Huangfu also came around and said: "After receiving your letter, he can't sit still. I'm also worried."
After discussing your body, the two of us will come over and take a look at it together!"
Concubine Qing was a little unhappy and whispered: "You said you are so heavy now, why are you still moving around? I heard that you can still sit still?"
Chu Yiqing didn't know what to say. When Li Huang came out of the mansion, he was stunned when he saw Concubine Qing.
"Why are you here too?" When Concubine Qing saw Li Huang, her face became a little ugly.[
Chu Yiqing hurriedly said: "Mom, my husband has just arrived. He happens to have some business in Lucheng and will be leaving in the evening!"
Li Huang was startled and pulled Chu Yiqing's shirt from behind, but Chu Yiqing pushed it away with his hands.
If Concubine Qing knew that Li Huang was leaving state affairs behind and accompanying her in Lucheng, Concubine Qing would definitely be unhappy again!
"He has gone back, what will you do? Do you want to be left alone here? Yiqing, your identity is different now, not to mention that you are pregnant with the royal heir, so you cannot walk around as casually as before.
Be careful with everything!" Concubine Qing held her hand and walked inside, and said: "What important matter requires you to do it in person? It's just some farming matters. You can just leave it to the people below. That's all.
, Huang'er, if you're not pressed for time, I'll leave tomorrow morning. I still want to have a good talk with Qing'er tonight!"
Chu Yiqing was startled. The rice seedlings had just been planted. How could she just leave like this? If she really left, she might not be able to eat anymore!
"Mom, this is a big deal, I have to take care of it myself, otherwise I won't worry! My health is fine, mom, don't worry!" Chu Yiqing said quickly.
Old Mrs. Huangfu had always known Chu Yiqing's temper. She had to be strong and do everything herself. She also knew that if she were to leave like this, she would probably be upset and uncomfortable. She immediately said: "I just came here, and I haven't rested yet.
Let’s go, I’ll wait for a few days and let’s wait until we get some rest before we talk!”
Chu Yiqing nodded quickly and said: "Yes, I have been riding in a carriage for five or six days, and my waist is almost exhausted. Mother, I have just arrived in Lucheng!"
"You child is just disobedient. You said you are a concubine, how can you leave the capital at will? That's all, I don't care too much, so as not to upset you, as long as the child in your belly is fine!" Qing Qing!
The concubine could only say displeasedly, looked back at Li Huang, and asked: "Is your matter urgent? If it's not urgent, just stay here with Yiqing for two more days. With you by my side, Yiqing will be here."
I feel at ease in my heart!”
When Li Huang heard this, he was naturally happy and nodded quickly: "I listen to my mother and concubine!"
Qing Fei nodded slowly and asked about the baby's condition. She was very excited when she heard that the fetus had started to move, but she was too embarrassed to touch her belly, so she just said: "Since I don't vomit anymore, then let's go
Eat more nutritious things. Do you drink this chicken soup every day?"
Chu Yiqing didn't like to drink chicken soup and had stopped drinking it a long time ago, but he was afraid that Concubine Qing would blame her again, so he said, "I drink it every day. It makes me sick to my stomach!"
"If you have had enough chicken soup, stop drinking it. Let the imperial doctor prepare some tonic medicine. There are many good medicines in the imperial medicine room in the palace!" Concubine Qing said immediately.
Taking those tonics is worse than drinking chicken soup! Chu Yiqing knew that Concubine Qing had good intentions, so he did not disobey her face to face, but responded lightly.
After sitting for a while, Chu Yiqing was thinking about the food shipped this time, so he told Concubine Qing and Mrs. Huangfu that he wanted to go to the latrine, so he took the opportunity to come out of the hall and go to the backyard.
Zhao Maimai pulled 100,000 kilograms of grain this time, about fifty carts. The Chu Mansion's backyard couldn't hold it, and some of it had been sent to Hua Mansion. At this time, Zhao Maimai was directing people to unload the horses to rest and feed them.
Grass.
"Madam!" Shan Xiong was also there, and he saluted respectfully when he saw Chu Yiqing.
"Brother Shan, you and your brothers may not have been back for a long time. Take this opportunity to go home tonight and have a good time with your wife and children. We will travel again tomorrow!" Chu Yiqing said with a smile, and asked Lady Lingdang to prepare gifts.
Let Shan Xiong and these brothers take it with them. These are all big men. They don't know if they have prepared anything when they come back. If they don't prepare anything, they can't let them go home empty-handed!
Shan Xiong naturally wished for it. He only came back once during the Chinese New Year, and he had been away for half a year. His wife's body was now much better under the care of the doctor Chu Yiqing had found, but he still worried that it was not easy this time.
When he came back, even if Chu Yiqing didn't tell him, he would still find a way to ask for leave and go back.[
Shanxiong's brothers all thanked him, their faces were full of joy, and they worked faster.
"Thank you madam, let's unload the horse and leave!" Shan Xiong said happily.
"Okay, there are so many people here, so don't unload and go back quickly!" Zhao Xiaomai said with a smile, stepping forward and grabbing the reins from Shan Xiong's hand.
Shan Xiong and the brothers responded quickly. At this moment, Lady Ling Dang had already taken out the gifts. They were all gifts that she had received from various wealthy families before, including hairpins, materials, and various medicinal materials.
, and gave each brother the same thing, the value of which was about five taels of silver. Everyone was extremely happy to see it. After thanking him again, they carried their luggage home.
Once Shan Xiong and those brothers left, only the thirty or so people led by Zhao Maimai were left. There were still more than thirty horses that had not been unloaded. Chu Yiqing asked Shan Er to find someone for help, and then ordered the kitchen
I made bone soup, rolled out pancakes, stewed chicken and marinated lotus roots, and greeted the brothers.
As soon as everyone heard that the dinner was so rich, they worked extra hard. After a while, they all drove the horses to the stable, fed them with fodder and water, and gathered together laughing and joking.
Zhao Xiaomai hurried to Chu Yiqing and said: "I received a letter from Mai Xiang a few days ago, saying that she has arrived in Pingliang. Let's keep half of it in Lucheng and transport half of the grain to Pingliang. From Pingliang to the capital
Go all the way there, and if you don’t have enough, come back and get it!”
Chu Yiqing also asked carefully about the progress of Maixiang's land lease. Hearing that he had reached an agreement with thousands of households along the river, he was waiting for the food to arrive. He immediately became happy and said some more words.
Seeing that Concubine Qing sent Dangui out to look for her, Chu Yiqing could not delay any more and had to go back.
When Concubine Qing and Mrs. Huangfu came together, Chu Yiqing felt a little restrained. Mrs. Huangfu was better, she had always doted on Yiqing, and she knew that she knew what she knew and would not interfere too much. Concubine Qing was different, she was very nervous.
The child in Yiqing's belly would knock on the door as soon as it was midnight in the evening and there was still candlelight in Yiqing's room, signaling Chu Yiqing to go to bed. In the morning, Chu Yiqing must sleep until three o'clock in the morning before getting up.
It is said that pregnant people should sleep more. Qing Fei was at home all day, so Chu Yiqing naturally could not ask to go to the fields. He could only ask Guo Huai to finish the work and report to her every day. After three days of this, the rice seedlings
Finally, they were all raised. Chu Yiqing was really worried and wanted to do a final check, so he discussed with Li Huang: "I have to go to the field. If it's not done well, I can fix it now, and then
It will be too late in a few days! Mom, you can cover it up for me!"
Although Li Huang was a little reluctant, he also knew Chu Yiqing's temper, so he immediately said: "Of course Abao must take action for this kind of thing, to ensure immediate success!"
Chu Yiqing was startled. These days, she was only focused on dealing with Concubine Qing. How could she forget about Ah Bao? Concubine Qing loved Ah Bao the most. As long as Concubine Qing was allowed to be entangled with Concubine Qing, it didn't matter where she wanted to go!
Chu Yiqing quickly asked Yingrun to call Abao.
"Mom, you want to go to the fields?" A Bao put his hands behind his back, looking serious, "But A Bao doesn't like my mother to go to the fields. As soon as my mother goes to the fields, she forgets that my brother is in my mother's house."
It’s in my stomach!”
Chu Yiqing had no choice but to say: "Mom, I promise you that I will only go and have a look and not do anything. Moreover, your father is by your side to accompany me, so don't worry!"
"If dad is with you, that's a different matter! Okay, mom and dad, let's go quickly, otherwise the weather will get hot soon! Remember to bring some food, plenty of water, and a mat. Don't take it at noon.
We're back. Mom and Dad, let's find a shady place for the two of us!" Po walked out slowly, "Grandma and grandma, Po will take care of it, but remember, you have to come back before evening.
oh!"
Chu Yiqing hurriedly responded, and after A Bao left, he sighed: "I didn't expect that I would be here today, either because of my mother-in-law's face, or because of my son's face!"
Li Huang hugged her from behind, "They care about you too!"
Chu Yiqing naturally knew that they cared about her, and she was not tired of this kind of care. In modern times, she was all alone, and no one would send "medicine" when she was sick. Now it is just a trivial matter, and everyone is asking for help.
They are her relatives!
Taking advantage of the time when Abao was entangled with Concubine Qing and Mrs. Huangfu, Chu Yiqing and Li Huang left the mansion, got on the carriage, and headed towards the suburbs.
The seedling sheds stretch for ten miles, and the people nearby come to watch the excitement. This attracts attention, and construction can start in Zhujiazui.
Guo Huai has been working for so many years, and he is very careful. Chu Yiqing walked, occasionally squatting down and pulling the soil under him, nodding his head with satisfaction.
"Madam, is it okay?" Guo Huai followed with a few confidants and asked anxiously.[
"Very good. It seems that I don't have to worry about it here in Lucheng. Your technology can definitely meet my requirements! It's just that the temperature is high now. I haven't tried raising seedlings in such high temperature. You have to pay attention to ventilation.
, this water must be changed frequently!" Chu Yiqing ordered in a low voice.
Guo Huai responded quickly.
"Since Manager Guo has done a good job, don't worry about it. I think the scenery over there is pretty good. Let's go over there and cool off!" Li Huang finally got tired of waiting and came forward to hug her shoulders.
Pointing to the mountain peak not far away.
Chu Yiqing was about to say something, but he hugged her and left. She had to give Guo Huai a few more instructions before leaving.
"I came out to work today, not to travel around!" Chu Yiqing glared at him, a little dissatisfied with his self-assertive behavior, "You, your mother, and your good son can all be taken care of now.
You are obsessed with me. People say that pregnancy will give you status, but I see that my status is getting worse and worse, and I can’t have the final say in anything!"
Li Huang smiled and said: "If you love yourself, why do we need to worry about you!"
Chu Yiqing ignored him. Although it was a little hot now, it was also cool under the shade of the trees. He sat on the shiny mat and fell asleep after a while.
Seeing her sleepy look, Li Huang let her rest her head on his body and let her fall asleep.
I don't know how long it took, but Tenglong came from a distance. Li Huang made a gesture, and Tenglong stopped.
Glancing down at Chu Yiqing, who was sleeping soundly, Li Huang motioned for Yingrun to come over, gently put Chu Yiqing down, and then whispered to Yingrun, then got up and went to the distance to whisper to Tenglong.
What are you talking about.
When Li Huang and Yingrun put Chu Yiqing down, Chu Yiqing woke up, but didn't want to get up, so he stared for a while. When Li Huang came back, he opened his eyes, but
Seeing Li Huang frowning, something seemed to be wrong.
"What's wrong?" Chu Yiqing asked softly and continued to move her head on his lap.
"Emperor Dai sent someone to send a message that he wants to recruit Lei Ting as his consort and stay in the Kingdom of Dai!" Li Huang whispered, "Although this is related to Lei Ting's life-long event, you need him now, and I can't trust anyone else!"
When Chu Yiqing heard that Lei Ting was going to stay in Dai State to be the consort, he immediately smiled and said: "Thing Lei has always been wild and uninhibited, and is used to being romantic. It is a great joy to finally be able to settle down this time. There are many imperial doctors in the palace.
, there are many people who are yours, I will leave my body to them! If you are still worried, it is better to bring Xu Zhi to the capital. Anyway, Tieshuan has to prepare for the palace examination next year. I intend to let him and Qier go to Tianque Academy to worship.
Master Yan is my teacher!"
"How can Xu Zhi have Lei Lei's superb medical skills? I see that Emperor Dai also took the opportunity to keep Lei Lei for his use this time!" Li Huang frowned, "No, I can't agree!"
"But this is related to Lei Ting's happiness!" Although Chu Yiqing was a little reluctant to let Lei Ting go, he couldn't just tear him and Ruimin apart.
"I will find a way to get Ruimin to marry me!" Li Huang said in a deep voice.
Chu Yiqing saw that he had made up his mind, so he said no more. He remembered that Lady Lingdang had sent a reply two days ago, inviting all the ladies from Lucheng to come to the Flower Mansion to enjoy the flowers. Anyway, the rice seedlings had been grown, so I was afraid that it would be too late.
She was going back to the capital in a few days, so she immediately set the date for tomorrow.
The next day, there was a long queue of carriages in front of the Hua Mansion. Almost all the famous ladies in Lucheng had arrived. Headed by the prefect, Mrs. Cheng, they all entered the Hua Mansion happily.
"Since Mr. Hua passed away, the Flower Mansion has rarely been open to the public. Now that we can come to enjoy the flowers and see Concubine Chu, it is such a great honor!" Everyone laughed and looked at the Hua Mansion's servants.
We were led to the garden at the back. The flowers were blooming now, especially the rows of blue roses, which were so beautiful that it took your breath away.
Lady Lingdang had already led people to arrange tables and chairs in the corridor. There were watermelons, grapes and other items on them. They were all rare fruits that were not produced in Lucheng. They were brought by Zhao Xiaomai from Chuhan that day and placed in the cellar.
stored.
Lady Lingdang first took the ladies to visit the garden. After having enough fun, she went back to the corridor to rest. At this time, Chu Yiqing came with Yingrun to meet the guests.
"A gift to Concubine Chu!" As soon as Mrs. Cheng saw Chu Yiqing, she quickly led Mrs. Zhong to give a gift to Chu Yiqing.
"Don't be polite, everyone. Many of them are old acquaintances and can be considered friends. Don't be too formal!" Chu Yiqing smiled and asked everyone to stand up.
Hearing what Chu Yiqing said, everyone was naturally happy. Several Chu Yiqings had met before, and they even took the opportunity to come and make friends, and they talked harmoniously.
After having a meal at noon, everyone was naturally full of praise for the food. Some of them had heard about the fresh food in Huafu, and they tasted it carefully, asked about the ingredients, and prepared to go home and cook it themselves.
Chu Yiqing was heavy and didn't like such occasions, so he excused himself as being tired and asked Lady Bell to take care of him. He made an excuse and walked out, ready to breathe a sigh of relief.
"Concubine Chu!" Mrs. Cheng took the opportunity to chase her out and said with a smile: "These are the Buddhist beads that I personally went to the Guanyin Temple to deliver to my son that day and prayed for seven days. The concubine brought them with her to ensure the safety of mother and child. Don't dislike me!
Mrs. Cheng said as she fumbled for a purse from her arms and opened it. Inside was a string of Buddhist beads tied with a red rope, which was very delicate.
"Thank you, Mrs. Chu. Mrs. Chu is thoughtful!" Chu Yiqing smiled and let Mrs. Cheng tie the beads on her.
"Concubine Chu! In fact, I have an unkind request to trouble Concubine Chu today!" Mrs. Cheng hesitated for a moment, then said embarrassedly.
Chu Yiqing smiled and said: "In this Lucheng city, the magistrate and his wife have always taken good care of Chu Mansion and Hua Mansion. If you have anything to say, madam, please tell me!"
Mrs. Cheng quickly said: "Now that Miss Chu is the crown prince's concubine, the Hua Mansion and the Chu Mansion are the places where Concubine Chu belongs. Who in Lu City will not give Concubine Chu face? Even if the husband is not here in Lu City from now on, the two mansions
It’s still prosperous as usual!”
When Chu Yiqing heard this, he asked: "Master Cheng, do you want to be promoted? Then congratulations to Master Cheng first!"
Seeing that Chu Yiqing had no intention of stopping Cheng Zhi from leaving Lucheng, Mrs. Cheng was relieved and said with a smile: "I went to the capital for some time a few years ago, and now I have handed over the papers to examine the political achievements. Let's go to the capital."
We are already inseparable, if I can get a word from the prince, I might be able to find a good position!"
That's it! Chu Yiqing smiled and said: "I don't understand the affairs of the imperial court, but I will remember to mention Mrs. Chu's feelings for me and the child to the prince. Mrs. Cheng, don't worry!"
Chu Yiqing said, shaking the bracelet on his hand.
When Mrs. Cheng heard this, she immediately beamed with joy, thanked her repeatedly, and sent her back to the room in person. Then she returned to the banquet and played with the ladies for a long time before going back.
After Mrs. Cheng returned to the Yamen, she didn't even have time to change her clothes, so she hurriedly sent people to the front to invite Cheng Zhi to come. She talked about today's events and said: "I see that Concubine Chu will do her best, and Xi'er has already met Hua Qi."
We are engaged to wait until Huaqi High School next year. Huaqi will be our nephew and son-in-law. Our relationship with Concubine Chu and the Crown Prince will become even closer. In this way, that golden counselor is not suitable to stay in our government office. If
If the Crown Prince and Concubine Chu know about it, trouble may arise! Why not find an opportunity to send him away!"
These days, Jin Tengjing lives and eats for free in the Cheng Mansion. He also makes many demands and is very picky. Cheng Zhi has long been unwilling to tolerate it. Now that he heard that the prince has the final say on promotion matters, he naturally does not want to cause this trouble anymore, so he immediately
He just nodded and planned to find an excuse to send Kaneto Kei away the next day.
At this moment, Jin Teng Jingze sent people around him to carefully inquire about what happened in Hua Mansion today. When he heard that Mrs. Cheng had given the Buddhist beads to Chu Yiqing, a gloomy smile appeared on Jin Teng Jing's face.
Suddenly, he looked at the black shadow and whispered: "If we can really get rid of Chu Yiqing this time, I will definitely give you a credit!"
The black figure slowly stepped out from the corner, revealing a ferocious face, its black lips curled up, and its hoarse voice was like the sound of a stone scratching across the bottom of a pot, which made people feel extremely uncomfortable.
"Counselor Kim is also indispensable. Without Counselor Kim's 'medicine', no matter how good my idea is, it will be in vain!"
Jin Tengkei laughed heartily.
After having a banquet with the noble lady from Lucheng, Chu Yiqing had accomplished a major event. The next day, he went to Zhujiazui to see the progress of the underground reservoir. He was relieved to see that everything was going well and was about to pack up and return to the capital. Who?
She found out that she started vomiting again that night, and her face turned pale after vomiting, which alarmed Concubine Qing and Mrs. Huangfu.
"What's going on? You were fine the past few days and you ate too much. Why did you vomit again?" Mrs. Huangfu looked at Chu Yiqing worriedly and asked quickly.
"Yiqing, you are such a disobedient child. Do you think that by letting A Bao pester us, I don't know what you do every day? And you, Huang'er, Yiqing doesn't know the importance, don't you know too?
?Why do you let her act like this?" Concubine Qing was obviously displeased and scolded Chu Yiqing and Li Huang in a deep voice.
Although Mrs. Huangfu felt uncomfortable, she immediately became displeased when she heard that Concubine Qing was blaming Chu Yiqing for everything.
Everyone knows the importance, and she knows her own body. Besides, this is not for your royal family. Is Yiqing doing these things for herself? Now it's just a few vomits. She is already uncomfortable. You still blame her like this. This is not
Is it even more troublesome for Yiqing?"
Concubine Qing was startled, and felt that her attitude was a bit too much, but she was also concerned about Yiqing and the child in her belly, and when she saw that Mrs. Huangfu was talking down her in front of the child, she immediately became a little unhappy, her face