I was sold when I opened my eyes! My sick and disabled husband comforts me every night after he wake

Xiangxiu smiled and shook her head.

"Let's not buy any more, let's go buy spices instead!"

Ling Jiawei picked up the hairpin and, to Xiangxiu's astonishment, carefully placed it in her hair.

Seeing his serious expression, Xiangxiu was a little surprised and also a little stunned.

"Brother Ling, this..."

After putting on the hairpin, Ling Jiawei took two steps back, scratched his head, and nodded with a blushing smile.

"Yes, it's really beautiful. We've known each other for so long, but I haven't given you a gift yet. Consider this your New Year's present!"

Xiangxiu quickly shook her head, "No, I can't take it."

As she spoke, she reached out to remove the hairpin, but Ling Jiawei quickly stepped forward and pressed her hand down.

"Xiangxiu, you look good wearing it, don't take it off."

His tone suddenly softened, and when his hand touched hers, he felt a surge of heat throughout his body, his face flushed, and his heart pounded as if it were about to leap out of his throat.

Xiangxiu quickly pulled her hand away from his, awkwardly tidying her stray hairs, not daring to look at him.

"Brother Ling, this gift is too valuable, I cannot accept it."

Ling Jiawei quickly pulled himself out of his reverie and, to ease the awkwardness, ruffled his hair haphazardly.

“Well… you take care of Lan Zhi every day, which is very tiring. As her older brother, it’s only right that I give you a gift on her behalf.”

As he spoke, he turned around, paid for the hairpin, and pulled Xiangxiu along, walking forward.

"I've already paid. If you don't want to keep it, just throw it away!"

How could Xiangxiu bear to throw away something so valuable?

Besides, although she received a considerable monthly salary from the Crown Princess, she sent it all home. She also kept all the rewards the Crown Princess gave her, intending to use them for her mother's retirement.

She has never been willing to buy such expensive jewelry, nor does she want to.

"Brother Ling, thank you."

She finally decided to accept it, and Ling Jiawei nodded happily.

"You're welcome, you look great in it, really great."

Looking at Ling Jiawei's adorable appearance, Xiangxiu revealed a gentle smile.

As Ling Jiawei was walking forward, he felt Xiangxiu looking at him, and his face suddenly turned red, red all the way to the roots of his ears.

……

With the New Year approaching, preparations for the New Year have begun at the Crown Prince's residence.

Bored out of her mind, Lan Zhi woke Xiao Xin up.

This time, Xiaoxin had a long rest and seemed to have plenty of energy.

"Xiaoxin, tell me, am I pregnant or not?"

Xiao Xin's eyes flickered a few times before she replied:

"Xiao Xin doesn't know; we'll have to wait a month to see."

"Oh no, what if I don't get pregnant?"

"The owner caused the trouble, so the owner has to bear the consequences."

"Okay, I really regret implanting these seemingly fair and selfless ideas into you, which actually do me no good at all."

“Master, you let Xiaoxin rest for a few more days. In order to repay you, Xiaoxin can remind you that someone will try to harm you at the royal banquet tomorrow. You should be careful.”

what?

Upon hearing this, Lan Zhi's heart leaped into her throat.

"Who wants to harm me?"

"Pay more attention to what you eat and drink, and when you go for a walk in the Imperial Garden, stay away from the water... Take precautions whenever possible."

what!

Lan Zhi suddenly felt a mix of amusement and exasperation.

"The way you put it, you might as well just tell me directly that I will have a hard time after entering the palace, and that someone will try to harm me at every step I take. I remember when we first came here, you helped me a lot. Why is it so difficult for you to do anything now?"

"When Master first arrived, he was unfamiliar with the place and needed Xiao Xin's help. Now that Master is powerful, Xiao Xin should no longer forcibly interfere in Master's life. Besides, Master set a rule for Xiao Xin that every time Xiao Xin helps with anything other than treating patients, it will cause some damage to Xiao Xin's body. Therefore, Master must become powerful himself."

Lan Zhi smiled helplessly. Xiao Xin designed her own system, so who could she blame?

"Boom boom boom!"

There was a knock on the door. Xiao Xin's eyes flickered a few times before she shrank into Lan Zhi's arms.

"Come in……"

She called out to someone outside, and Ah Qi pushed open the door and entered.

"Your Majesty, the palace has sent a lot of things. Half of them will be sent to Jingxiang Garden, and the other half will stay here with us. This is a detailed list of the items. Please take a look."

"Let the eldest brother take inventory!"

"Brother Ling is not here."

"Huh? Where did he go?"

Ah Qi shook his head, "I don't know."

Lan Zhi took the item list from A Qi, glanced at it, and smiled helplessly.

"The Empress really favors Ming'er. The things sent to Jingxiang Garden are twice as many as those sent to our Crown Prince's residence."

Afraid of upsetting her, Ah Qi quickly explained.

"People in the palace said that most of the things in Jingxiang Garden were sent by the Empress Dowager. I suppose the Empress didn't prepare too much either. She deliberately didn't say it outright, probably to make you angry. You mustn't fall for her trick!"

“Our Crown Prince’s residence is not lacking in these things, and I am currently pregnant, so I cannot get angry, as anger can easily harm my health.”

She gently stroked her belly, as if there really was a baby inside.

"elder sister……"

Wei Ming's voice came, and with him came the servants of the mansion, carrying large and small items.

Seeing this, she asked in surprise,

"Ming'er, what's going on?"

"Sister, these things were sent to Jingxiang Garden by my great-grandmother and grandmother. I am in the Crown Prince's residence, so it is not reasonable for me to accept a separate gift. Therefore, they are all sent to you for you to handle!"

Ming'er's actions surprised Lan Zhi and left A Qi speechless with astonishment.

Lan Zhi stood up from her seat, walked to Wei Ming's side, and smiled with satisfaction as she looked at the boxes full of dazzling items behind him.

"Ming'er is so sensible. However, these things were given to you by the Empress Dowager and the Empress, so you can keep them!"

Wei Ming shook his head directly.

"No, we won't keep it. Tomorrow we'll be eating and drinking at the Crown Prince's residence. There's no reason for us to leave anything behind."

As he spoke, he waved his hand, and the servants behind him put down the boxes they were carrying and retreated one by one.

"Ming'er, you're so young, yet you're so thoughtful. I'm so pleased with you. I'll save these things for you and give them to you when you grow up, okay?"

Wei Ming waved his hand and shook his head, "Sister, you don't need to save things for me. Just use what you can use. Every holiday, my great-grandmother and great-grandmother send things over. If you save them all for me, they'll pile up like a mountain."

Ah Qi raised her hand to cover her mouth and giggled.

"Young Master Ming, you are so clever for your age, so well-behaved and sensible. Your master has not spoiled you for nothing."

A glint of something unreadable flashed in Wei Ming's eyes, but a naive smile graced his face.

“My sister is my savior and treats me like her own brother. If I were disobedient, I would be spanked.”

'hehe! ’

Lan Zhi couldn't help but laugh.

"Ming'er, I've told you before, you're still a child, you don't need to be so sensible. It's okay to be naughty, cause some trouble at home, or be a little playful. No matter what, never lose your childlike innocence, understand?"

Wei Ming nodded thoughtfully. Ever since his parents passed away, everyone had been reminding him to be a sensible child, to remember his enemies, to avenge his parents, and to reclaim everything that should have been his.

But Lan Zhi told him more than once not to miss out on his childhood innocence and to let him have a carefree childhood.

Who told him the right thing?

Regardless of who is right or wrong, he understands in his heart that he wants to listen to Lan Zhi and he wants the childhood that should belong to him. But reality is in front of him. He faces his enemies every day. If he doesn't find a chance to avenge his parents, can he still be considered a human being?

Amidst his repeated internal struggles and hesitations, he felt a surge of unease...