Spring Drunk Chang'an

Old Lady Song is the mother of the current queen. Several generations ago, there were also girls from the Song family who served as concubines in the palace, leaving behind some grace.

Old Madam Song is in the palace. I don't know how many people she has, but she can always find out some information.

She knew clearly that Xiao Chuo had made all kinds of arrangements and was very considerate. Before Liu Chang'an entered the palace for the selection, her food, clothing, housing and transportation had all been arranged.

The eldest daughter, Queen Song, also personally invited her into the palace and told her in person that she would decide on Chang'an as the Crown Princess.

Only then did the old lady feel relieved.

Today, Xiao Chuo wanted to confess her love to Liu Changan. Although she didn't mention this to the old lady, the old lady knew the news the first time he entered the mansion.

Now, in this small garden, the moonlight is hazy and the clouds are half covered. It looks cold and deserted. Only a young couple is leaning against each other, whispering softly. But in fact...

Outside the rockery, behind the big tree, beside the river, and in the pavilion, the people arranged by the old lady were hiding.

What were the sweet conversations between the young lovers? The old lady was too far away to hear clearly, but they knew everything that happened during the two hours they sat in the cold little garden.

After all, they also endured the cold for two hours, and had to pass the news to Old Lady Song every quarter of an hour.

Now, the moon was at its zenith, and it was almost three o'clock in the morning. Old Lady Song also stayed up all night, listening to the servants' repeated messages: "...the two haven't separated yet," "reluctant to leave," "the eldest girl seemed to want to come back, but His Royal Highness the Crown Prince grabbed her sleeve and pulled her back..."

Old Mrs. Song was really at a loss whether to laugh or cry.

She didn't want to disturb the young couple, who had finally expressed their feelings to each other and it was all consensual. After all, if her grandson's confession was unsuccessful, the two of them would not be able to hug each other.

It is too cold now and it is too late. Even though we are alone in a bright little garden, it is not convenient for us to spend the night there. Besides, it is winter and the cold is biting to the bone.

Although Chang'an is strong, it is not reasonable for a girl to suffer from the cold.

Old Mrs. Song stayed up all night with the young couple. She was so old that her eyes were cloudy. Then she heard from the servants that her grandson was holding Chang'an's hand and didn't let him leave!

"Really? He used to seem so cold and indifferent, how come he just..."

"After all, they are young children in their prime. What can an old woman like me say?"

Old Madam Song laughed, feeling angry and helpless. She sent her personal maid directly, "Go find Chang'an and tell her that I was startled by a dream last night and asked her to come and keep me company."

The Crown Prince was aloof, while Chang'an was gentle and considerate. Both were young and had a thin skin. It was natural that they were inseparable at the beginning of their relationship. Although she, the old lady, wanted to be the one to disrupt the situation, she couldn't just stand there with a straight face. That would embarrass the children...

You have to use some method!

"Yes, old lady, I understand." The personal maid also stayed up late, but since she was young, she did not look tired at all. Instead, she became more energetic as she stayed up late.

With a smile on her face, she bent her knees to Old Lady Song, took the order and went straight to the small garden.

At that time, Liu Changan and the prince were still inseparable.

The head maid passed her 'colleagues' outside the rockery, under the willow trees, beside the river, and in the pavilion, came to the two of them with lowered eyebrows and told them what the old lady had said.

Are you embarrassed by Chang'an?

"It's all your fault, it's all your fault. I've told you so many times that I want to leave, but you won't let me? Now that my grandmother has come to find me, you, you..."

"Ugh!"

Liu Chang'an's face flushed red with shame and anger. He raised his little fist and hit Xiao Chuo hard, then turned around and ran away like a gust of wind.

Seeing this, the head maid said, "Your Highness, it's getting late. Please go back to the courtyard to rest. I will take my leave and go back to serve the old lady."

She politely bowed to Xiao Chuo and turned to chase after Liu Changan.

Xiao Chuo stood where she was, feeling a fragrant breeze at the tip of her nose, which gradually faded away. She looked at Liu Changan's disappearing figure, thinking about her coquettish tone just now.

The 'cold, dull and moody' Crown Prince couldn't help but smile what could be described as a 'silly' smile.

He stretched out his slender hand and stroked his chest, which had just been gently struck by Liu Changan. The smile on his thin lips remained for a long, long time...

Only then did the servants hidden outside the rockery, in the pavilion, by the lake, and under the willow trees stand out, smiling and respectfully inviting him, "Your Highness, please go back to the courtyard and rest."

"The earth dragons are already cooked for you."

The soup to dispel cold is also stewed!

Don't stand here, it will be dawn soon.

The servants thought to themselves.

After her lover left, Xiao Chuo's perception returned to normal. Now that she felt cold, she naturally would not refuse.

He turned and left.

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As the grandson of Duke Cheng'en, Xiao Chuo naturally had his own courtyard in this mansion. Even though he did not live there often, the courtyard was always kept clean and tidy.

When he entered the courtyard, servants came to greet him and helped him wash and change his clothes.

The floor heating in the room was very hot, and there was ginger soup to drive away the cold. Everything was ready, so Xiao Chuo went to sleep.

As for Liu Changan, the same thing happened. Old Mrs. Song felt sorry for her granddaughter, so she didn't ask many questions and arranged for her to rest.

The two of them were separated by two courtyards, but they both suffered from insomnia. Their minds were filled with scenes of them confessing their love to each other and cuddling with each other...

They tossed and turned until dawn, then they fell into a drowsy sleep.

The next morning, Liu Chang'an had dark circles under his eyes and was feeling listless, while Xiao Chuo...

He caught a cold.

It was quite serious, with a splitting headache, and he had to stay in bed. Doctor Bai prescribed him half a month's worth of medicine and told him to take good care of himself, otherwise a minor illness would turn into a major one and cause trouble.

He sighed again and whispered softly, "Your Highness, although you are in good health, there is a fire inside you, a symptom of false heat. And it seems that you have encountered some happy events recently. Your enthusiasm has increased, and your fire has become even more intense. When you encountered coldness outside, you became ill."

"You must take good care of yourself now. Don't take advantage of your youth and don't take it lightly. Take your medicine properly, rest well, and take good care of your internal organs. That's the right thing to do."

The old doctor Bai spoke with great sincerity.

Xiao Chuo... was extremely ashamed.

He and his sister Chang'an suffered from the cold together, but Chang'an was a weak girl and was fine, while he was a man and was so sick that he had to stay in bed.

So shameful for him!

Xiao Chuo was a little embarrassed to see people, but because Liu Changan was really worried about him, he would visit him three or four times a day, according to the frequency of taking medicine. Sometimes, he would even sit with him for an entire afternoon...

The two of them were lying on the bed, one on the other beside the couch, looking into each other's eyes with tender affection. If he was a little softer, Sister Chang'an would feed him medicine, and she felt so sorry for her.

Gradually, Xiao Chuo let go of that slight discomfort and became so happy that she didn't want to leave.