Xian Ziqian did not answer Xuan Yi's question, because the two of them had already entered the room at this time. The old woman was led by Jin guards to A Niu's bed. He was sleeping, breathing calmly, covered with a thick quilt, and his expression was
Very stable, no signs of discomfort or illness.
"A Niu's condition is very good." Guard Jin glanced at the old woman and said, "He is sleeping soundly. Do you want to ask him to get up and talk to you? I think he probably took medicine and was sweating. He is sleeping peacefully.
, it’s better not to wake him up.”
The old woman didn't pay attention to Guard Jin, but groped around. Although she couldn't see with her eyes, she quickly touched A Niu's hand on the quilt. She felt that her hand was warm and her palm was slightly sweaty.
I checked my pulse and it was beating very well. After all, I was still young. After taking one dose of medicine and sweating a little, I was mostly recovered.
"Well, it looks like she's getting better." The old woman felt reassured, took a long breath, and stroked her chest, "However, when you are sick, you always have to rest for a few days. I am here to serve you.
My son."
"A girl named Chen." Xuan Yi said calmly from behind, "She is a relative of the housekeeper of the farm. She is very honest, responsible and attentive. It is not considered a waiter, but the housekeeper takes care of her, which is considered taking care of her."
"Why are you sick?" Xian Ziqian glanced at the old woman and read some words from her expression that she wanted to say but dared not say, "Brother A Niu has always been in good health. He was in such a bad situation on the mountain.
I've never been sick before, are you not used to this place?"
"Let the woman guarding the door come in and talk." Xuan Yi ordered Jin Guard, "She knows a lot."
"Yes." Guard Jin immediately walked to the door and called the woman outside to come in. He didn't know this woman. It seemed that the prince ordered Xiaopei to look for her. "When you come in to answer the prince and Miss Xian, just say what you need to say."
Say what you shouldn’t say, and don’t talk nonsense if you are thinking for yourself.”
He was worried that this woman he didn't know would accidentally reveal Xian Ziqian's identity.
The woman surnamed Chen outside the door walked in obediently. At the door, she heard Xian Ziqian's question, so she respectfully answered when she walked in: "A Niu has been working hard since he entered the farm. The housekeeper said that he is very capable.
, he worked up a sweat that day, but he only wore thin clothes. The housekeeper asked him to be careful not to catch the cold. He just said that it was always like this in the mountains, so it didn't matter. After drinking a few drinks in the evening, the housekeeper said that Aniu was asleep.
It was a little late, and I was a little drunk, so I probably caught a cold, and I felt unwell the next day. I asked the doctor, who said I had a cold, and after taking the medicine, I sweated and felt much better."
The old woman remained silent, her blank gaze fell on the woman who spoke, and she said, "Are you here to serve my son?"
"She is a relative of the housekeeper. In terms of status, she is higher than A Niu here." Guard Jin explained. From the conversation just now, he vaguely knew that this person was the one whom the prince arranged to stay with A Niu to attract A Niu's attention.
Judging from her words and deeds, the woman is a measured person, but she is definitely not a maid. "The prince has just said that this does not count as serving. Your son A Niu is just a servant here, a housekeeper.
Following the prince's instructions, I specially arranged for my relatives to come and take care of me."
The old woman said nothing, but the expression on her face was a little unhappy.
"People, you have already seen it. I am resting at this time, so I don't want to disturb you." Xuan Yi said to the old woman in a calm tone, "I still have some things to deal with. Ah Qian, please prepare to come back to Xuan with me."
The royal palace and the guards of Jin sent A Niu's mother back to the Refuge Garden and ordered the people who built the courtyard for A Niu mother and son to step up their efforts. It was not easy for them to live in the Refuge Garden all the time. If the news reached the ears of the emperor, they would inevitably have to explain something.
.”
"Yes, I understand." Guard Jin immediately replied respectfully.
Xian Ziqian walked up to the old woman and said softly: "Mother, I'm going back to Prince Xuan's Mansion. You can follow the guards of Jin back to the retreat to rest. This girl will take good care of Brother A Niu, and everything will be fine."
"
The old woman breathed a sigh of relief and said, "I know, you go first. I'll say a few words to this girl. I'm A Niu's mother, and I feel really uneasy. Just give me a few words and I'll leave."
Xian Ziqian nodded and followed Xuan Yi away. The Jin guards walked away quietly and arrived at the door, waiting for the old woman to finish giving instructions to the woman who took care of A Niu.
"Girl, what's your last name?" the old woman asked, facing the direction where the woman was standing. It was simple, but her tone was a bit disdainful and stiff, "What do you do here? Are you also a slave here?"
"The folk girl's surname is Chen, Erdong Chen. She is a relative of the housekeeper here and works on the farm." The woman said softly, "The word is Ling. Old lady, you can call me A Ling. A Niu comes here to work. The housekeeper
Very satisfied, old lady, don’t worry too much, Aniu will recover after a day or two of rest."
The old woman coughed twice, and then said in a calm tone, "The voice sounded gentle, but don't try to take advantage of my son. My son is Prince Xuan's savior. He was specially arranged to come here by Prince Xuan.
It’s not just to be a slave. Prince Xuan promised my son a future, and even built a courtyard for my son. You are just a relative of the housekeeper here, but a slave here. My son wants to marry the person of Prince Xuan.
As for the other women, if you can in the future, you should marry someone else who is a good match. You should not mess with my son's thoughts."
The woman raised her eyes and looked at the old woman in front of her, smiled slightly, and said softly: "A-Ling understands that although A-Ling is just a slave in this farm, she is also a member of Prince Xuan's palace. A-Ling only listens to the prince's instructions.
Ling’s life-long events must be arranged by Prince Xuan’s Mansion. Old lady, you don’t have to worry.”
However, the old woman did not see a hint of anger flashing in the woman's eyes. The old woman was indeed mean by nature. She was just an illiterate man. If it were not for her relatives, the housekeeper here would have redeemed her.
She wanted to get married and find her an honest and responsible husband. She also saw that A Niu was indeed an honest and responsible man who spared no effort and would not be hungry or cold for the rest of her life, so she didn't bother to pay attention to the old woman in front of her.
"It's getting late, let's go." Guard Jin raised his voice slightly at the door.
The old woman hesitated for a moment and wanted to say something, but she just opened her mouth, turned around and walked away in search of Jin Guard's voice, muttering in her mouth: "My son is a good man, he can't just marry any woman into the house, no matter what.
She must be the daughter of a wealthy family, well, I have to talk to Prince Xuan about this."