Drunk Bamboo

Hua Qinfeng and Chaoyang went to the western frontier.

The next day, Gu Suiyi and Lao Liu also set off for Wubei.

Manager Zhao of Yungui Pharmacy falls ill, and Yunling returns to the store to help take care of him.

Only Xie Yuzhu and Bai Guo entered the palace.

Before entering the palace, she first went to Liu's house and, with the consent of Liu Shancai and his wife, introduced Liu Ziwang to Minister Wen of the Ministry of Works.

When Wen Xing saw what Liu Ziwang had made, his eyes lit up and he praised him highly.

Soon, soft armor was added to the manufacturing process.

Liu Ziwang was highly regarded by Wen Xing, who invited him to work in the Ministry of Works and gave him a separate room to allow him to display his talents.

Liu Shancai burst into tears when he saw his son being respected and being able to do what he liked.

In the palace, the queen specially arranged a Qingfeng Garden for her, which was right next to Changle Palace, which was both convenient and independent.

The queen also exempted her from daily greetings and just hoped that she could live comfortably in the palace.

The empress might not have had this right in the past, but now the emperor is exhausted and has no intention of taking care of the harem. He is even powerless to take care of the affairs of the previous dynasty. He lies in Qingning Palace all day and is very weak.

The queen has the final say in everything in the harem.

She can give Xie Yuzhu the stability and sufficient security she wants.

With the Queen protecting her, no one dared to disturb Xie Yuzhu.

Except for the first day when he met the emperor, he never went to Qingning Palace again.

But she still went to pay her respects to the Queen every day.

When she had nothing to do, Bai Guo accompanied her to stroll in the garden to see if there were any poisonous flowers and weeds in the palace that could be included in her "Poisonous Weeds Book".

"The palace is so boring. I wish I could accompany the prince to the western frontier, or to the north. I haven't been to Wubei yet."

"I heard from Mammy that you also like to travel and enjoy the scenery. Otherwise, when things in the west and north are finished, how about we go out to enjoy the scenery together? You play, and I pick herbs."

"That's good, of course. But I'm afraid the prince won't agree."

Xie Yuzhu was wearing thick clothes and a white fox cloak, looking like she was preparing for winter.

It's only mid-November and the weather is really weird.

Baiguo is stronger and not afraid of the cold, and looks much thinner next to the plump Xie Yuzhu.

"The western frontier is well defended, but three years ago, Hua Qinfeng annihilated the strongest You Kingdom cavalry in one fell swoop. Even if they could recover in just three years, it wouldn't be so fast."

Xie Yuzhu guessed that Hua Qinfeng might not come back so soon this time.

If they defeated You State greatly and he changed his mind about not letting her go to the western frontier, then Xie Yuzhu would take Baiguo to travel around.

"Yes, we have been fighting the You Kingdom for more than ten years, and we have never been beaten so badly. Even Xiao's eldest son was sacrificed. Could it be that the You Kingdom has some secret weapon?"

Baiguo was very confused.

Xie Yuzhu pondered, "Perhaps. It is also possible that they knew the weak spot in our defense, so they attacked directly, catching us off guard, causing us to lose two cities in a row."

Bai Guo didn't believe it, "How could Youguo know how the border guards were arranged?"

Xie Yuzhu didn't want to either, "No."

Otherwise, there would be traitors.

Bai Guo was full of confidence, "If the prince and Chaoyang go there, they will definitely be able to defeat them and make them never stand up again!"

"Bai Guo is right. We must have confidence in Hua Qin Feng and Chao Yang."

"News in the palace is fast. Whether it's about the army or the north, the first and fastest news is in the palace, and we can know it first." This is also the reason why Bai Guo is willing to stay in the palace, and also to protect the princess, "It's just that it's always restrained in the palace, not as comfortable as outside."

Xie Yuzhu smiled and said, "The Queen Mother didn't restrict us, and I have the Peony Jade Card, so I can enter and leave the palace at will."

Bai Guo's eyes lit up, "Then let's go see Yun Ling tomorrow?"

"okay."

I haven't left the palace for five or six days. It's time to go out and get some fresh air.

I don’t know what the refugee resettlement areas outside are like.

The weather suddenly cooled, the flowers in the garden all withered, and there was nothing much to see.

Moreover, due to the continuous snowfall, many plants were covered with snow, and their original appearance was almost unrecognizable.

Xie Yuzhu walked around and wanted to go back.

At this time, the childish and excited voices of children were heard.

"Aunt Sanhuang, Aunt Sanhuang!"

"Why are you here, Your Highness?"

The Crown Prince Hua Jinlin ran over wearing a golden robe.

The little face was rosy and looked excited.

"I heard that the Third Imperial Aunt lives in the palace. I was so happy. Today is a day off and I don't have to go to class, so I came to see the Third Imperial Aunt. On the way, I met a palace maid from Qingfeng Garden who said that the Third Imperial Aunt was in the garden, so I came directly here!"

Xie Yuzhu squatted down, took out a handkerchief, and wiped the sweat from Hua Jinlin's forehead.

"You are running out of breath. You must be in good health. Don't tire yourself out again..." Suddenly, I saw a little cutie behind him. "Whose beautiful girl is this?"

A little head popped out from behind Hua Jinlin, with red lips, white teeth and a face full of smiles.

It’s the eighth princess Hua Qinyi.

"My aunt likes you too, so she came with me!"

Hua Jinlin is obviously a junior, but he takes care of the mute Hua Qinyi like an adult.

"You two are pretty good, you are of similar age, and you can have a playmate in this palace."

Xie Yuzhu touched their cute little faces, showing great affection.

Hua Jinlin's face is not something that anyone can touch. He felt very happy when Xie Yuzhu touched it.

Patting her chest, she tilted her head back and said happily, "Yes, I am the only aunt in the palace who is the same age as me. Now I am taking the medicine prepared by Qi Fengyu, and I am in good health. It will be fine for me to run a few steps."

Xie Yuzhu's eyes flashed with compassion, and soon she smiled, "Great! From now on, your Highness and the princess will grow healthier, more handsome, and more beautiful!"

If he had not been drugged since childhood, he would not have suffered so much at such a young age.

Now that I can smile so happily, I feel that all the hard work has paid off. I now know how to cherish my body and keep it strong.

Hua Qinyi tugged at Xie Yuzhu's white fox cloak, holding a purple tassel in her little hand.

“What a delicate tassel!”

Hua Qinyi smiled sweetly and placed Liusu in Xie Yuzhu's hand. Then she gestured a few times with her little hands.

"This is……"

Xie Yuzhu was puzzled, and Hua Jinlin hurried to explain.

"My aunt said she gave it to you. You gave her a purse before and she liked it very much. She could fall asleep peacefully every time she smelled the fragrance of the purse."

"So it was given to me. Thank you, Princess. I like it too." Xie Yuzhu hung it directly around her waist. "It looks good, doesn't it?"

The princess clapped her hands and danced with joy.

"My aunt is so skillful. She made one for me too." Hua Jinlin pointed to the pendant on the jade pendant, showing off his aunt's skills.

The two little guys followed Xie Yuzhu back to Qingfeng Garden and sat there for a long time before they were willing to leave.

Before leaving, he also invited Xie Yuzhu to have dinner at the East Palace in the evening.

Xie Yuzhu agreed, and the little ones left happily.

At dinner that evening, the prince was not in the East Palace.

After the meal, the Crown Princess asked Xie Yuzhu to stay and talk.

But unexpectedly, news came that the eighth princess fell into the water...