In June, the weather is getting hotter and hotter.
Ice basins have been used in the palace.
His Highness the Seventh Prince can already stay and move around. However, the movements should not be too large, otherwise it will affect the wound. Walking should not be too long, as everything is rested.
The medicine needs to be changed three times a day as usual.
Before Mr. Gu Shan came, Xie Mingxi took charge of changing the dressings.
After Chief Gu Shan arrived, he switched to the imperial physician to do the work himself.
When changing the dressing, Chief Gu didn't even allow Xie Mingxi to stay aside. The reason was also very good: "...Mingxi, you and His Highness the Seventh Prince have already made a marriage agreement, and they will get married sooner or later. However, as an unmarried couple, you should avoid suspicion.
There is always a time to avoid suspicion, so as not to lose your etiquette and be gossiped about."
Xie Mingxi listened to Gu Shanchang's words quite obediently.
Therefore, Gu Shanchang has been here for more than a month, and His Highness the Seventh Prince has almost no chance to be alone with his fiancée.
The only exception was when news came from the palace. Xianghui came to invite Xie Mingxi to go, but Chief Gu did not stop him.
"Master, I'll be back in a moment." Xie Mingxi, wearing a light pink thin skirt, smiled at Gu Shanchang.
Gu Shanchang nodded slightly, glanced around, and warned: "Wear an extra layer, don't freeze."
Xie Mingxi: "..."
How could she be freezing on such a hot day? Gu Shanchang clearly felt that her clothes were a little thin and showed off her slim figure, and he didn't want to let His Highness the Seventh Prince's eyes take advantage of her...
Xie Mingxi was not only funny, but also found it extremely heartwarming.
When outsiders look at Mrs. Gu, they will think she is too rigid and unreasonable. Only when they get close will they realize that Mrs. Gu is cold on the outside and hot on the inside, and her care for the younger generation is touching.
For more than a month, Gu Shan has been staring at him all the time, also for the sake of his reputation as a good friend.
"Okay, I'll put it on right now." Xie Mingxi agreed obediently.
Gu Shanchang hummed with satisfaction.
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Sheng Hong waited eagerly for his fiancée to arrive. As soon as they met, he couldn't help but ask: "Why are you wearing so many clothes on such a hot day?"
Like him, he was only wearing his middle coat and still felt hot...
Of course, this heat is not entirely due to the hot weather. It is more due to the fact that I have not been able to be alone with Xie Mingxi for many days, and I feel depressed and angry.
Xie Mingxi glanced at him and said calmly: "Master was afraid that I would get cold, so he specially told me to wear an extra layer."
Sheng Hong: "..."
Gu Shanchang was as wary of him as he was of a thief!
Sheng Hong was dumbfounded for a moment, then smiled helplessly: "The mountain chief underestimates me too much. Am I one of those shameless people who take advantage of my fiancée!"
Xie Mingxi chuckled: "Who are you if you are not?"
Sheng Hong: "..."
Sheng Hong reacted very quickly and immediately stepped forward and held Xie Mingxi's slender and soft hand: "I can't bear this responsibility in vain!" With the other hand, he shamelessly hugged Xie Mingxi's slender waist.
Xie Mingxi struggled a little and touched the wound on his chest.
Xie Mingxi rolled her eyes at him: "Hurry up and let go. If master comes later, he will definitely be angry when he sees you like this!"
Thinking of the solemn face of Gu Shanchang, Sheng Hong felt a little scared. After studying at Lianchi Academy for three years, Gu Shanchang's solemnity and majesty had already been deeply imprinted in Sheng Hong's mind.
Sheng Hong reluctantly let go of his hand and muttered: "After I return to the palace, I will beg my father to marry you as soon as possible."
Of course this is a joke.
Sheng Hong is fourteen this year, and Xie Mingxi is only thirteen. They are both still young. Even if they decide to get married, it will take two or three years to get married.
The third and fourth princes are all sixteen this year and have not yet gotten married. There is also a fifth prince in front of them. Where can I get Sheng Hong?
…
After a few laughs, the two got down to business.
Sheng Hong handed the scroll in his hand to Xie Mingxi: "This is the news from the palace."
In the past three years, Sheng Hong has also planted several secret stakes in the palace. In terms of power, he is far inferior to the third and fourth princes. It is not a problem to find out some information.
In the past two months, a piece of news would reach Sheng Hong every few days.
Xie Mingxi never missed anything and read every one with her own eyes.
Xie Mingxi took the paper roll and opened it carefully.
The handwriting on the paper is quite detailed and contains hundreds of words, which can be summarized in these few sentences.
Concubine Li is still banned, and the fourth prince has restrained his behavior after being punished. The third prince has recently become quite favored by the emperor, and is often praised by Emperor Jianwen. The stronger the emperor's favor with empress Yu, the more powerful empress dowager Li is.
"Since the Spring Hunt, my father has been almost obedient to my mother." Sheng Hong's eyes flashed and he lowered his voice: "All of this is caused by the fragrance of lotus."
It is no secret that Lian Xiang resembles Empress Yu. Xie Mingxi and Sheng Hong had learned about this as early as two months ago.
However, even they did not expect that Emperor Jianwen would be fascinated by Lianxiang.
Xie Mingxi nodded slightly, and then sighed softly: "This move is indeed quite powerful!"
"This Lianxiang must have been carefully trained by the Empress. Therefore, every frown and smile looks like the Empress did when she was young."
Sheng Hong said lightly: "He not only likes his wife when he was young, but more importantly, he misses his long-gone youth."
For an old man, this is undoubtedly something worth remembering and enjoying.
This also shows the cleverness of Queen Yu's methods.
It was precisely because she had a good idea of Emperor Jianwen's thoughts that Empress Yu could set up this beauty trap to keep Emperor Jianwen's heart firmly in the Jiaofang Palace.
Of course, the beauty trap is by no means as simple as outsiders think. Training Lianxiang is just the first step. You must present the beauty at the right time, and you must not make Emperor Jianwen doubtful. You must bribe and win over the cronies around Emperor Jianwen...
I don’t know how much thought Queen Yu spent on this.
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Speaking of Emperor Jianwen, a coldness flashed in Xie Mingxi's eyes.
The anger of being coveted has been shrouded in dark clouds for more than two years, and her hatred for Emperor Jianwen has been engraved in her bones. Even though the crisis has been resolved, she still hates Emperor Jianwen to the core.
Sheng Hong held Xie Mingxi's hand, looked at her intently, and whispered slowly: "Mingxi, I know you hate him. I hate him too."
"It's just that you and I are far from his match right now. We have to endure it for the time being!"
Not only must you be patient! You must also strive for favor!
Otherwise, Sheng Hong would not be able to gain a foothold in the palace! Concubine Mei, who was imprisoned in Hanxiang Palace, would never see the light of day.
A man must not be without power for a day while he is alive. Otherwise, he will be as humble as dust and mud. Not only will he be unable to protect himself, but he will also be unable to protect the woman he loves.
Xie Mingxi took a deep breath and calmed down: "Don't worry, I know what to do in the future."
In the future, she will have the opportunity to visit the palace from time to time, and there will be more opportunities to meet the saints.
She must not reveal her resentment, let alone be noticed by Emperor Jianwen!
Sheng Hong exhaled the tightness in his chest and gently took Xie Mingxi into his arms. (To be continued)
