After marrying the heirless prince, I gave birth to three children

Chapter 400: Enjoy life while you can?

Originally they could still hold on.

But they had just come out of the house that could shelter them from the wind and rain, and then they were exposed to the biting cold wind and drenched by the heavy snow... They couldn't help but feel like giving up.

They could have endured the cold if they had never been warmed.

Everyone was still insisting, but their voices were much quieter.

The captain of the Jinwu Guards was very considerate and called out to everyone, "If you feel cold, come over and have a bowl of ginger soup to warm yourself up."

The wind and snow were very strong today. By the afternoon, more than ten people had fallen unconscious, all with the same procedure.

In the end, there were fewer and fewer people.

There were also some people who pretended to be unconscious and were sent back in a decent manner. The Jinwu Guards saw it clearly, but no one exposed them.

By evening, there were only a few people left here.

The team leader gave a look to his subordinates, and several of them stepped forward and served a bowl of ginger soup to the people in the square.

Advise them to drink some ginger soup and not take advantage of their youth to neglect their health. Only with a healthy body can they serve the country in the future...

The team leader was rambling on and on, but his voice was suddenly interrupted, "Sir, these words..."

The team leader laughed and said, "It was the Queen who said so."

It's the Queen again...

The scholar pursed his lips and was silent for a moment. He took the ginger soup from the captain with both hands, thanked him, drank the ginger soup in one gulp, returned the bowl, and turned to leave.

In just the time it takes for a stick of incense to stick, all the scholars had left.

The team leader breathed a sigh of relief.

The matter was finally resolved perfectly, and he had lived up to the Queen's instructions.

When the news reached Xiao Ji and Xie Yao, the couple were still handling government affairs. Although it was winter, Xie Yao knew very well the meaning of "strike while the iron is hot."

The election of female officials has begun, even though there has been a lot of opposition in recent days.

After all, they will be working for the court in the end, so the election will naturally be a multi-level screening, and not only women in the capital, but all women in the Xia Kingdom will be included.

In addition, the war in the northern border is still very fierce, and the two have a lot of things to deal with.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Ji immediately praised, "I knew that the Queen is indeed the most virtuous Queen in history."

Xie Yao: “…”

She actually blushes!

She glared at Xiao Ji and said, "Your Majesty, are you trying to flatter me?"

"That's a sincere compliment." Xiao Ji said, "We won't fight without bloodshed. We're waging a psychological war to make them retreat on their own."

"And once this matter is publicized, these people will surely be grateful to the Queen."

The gentleness of a superior can still be very lethal.

These people will only think: The Queen cares about us so much.

Of course, these Xiao Ji will also let people give appropriate guidance.

Xie Yao said, "I hope they stop scolding me." To be honest, she didn't care much.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty." Si Nan walked in from outside and reported in a low voice, "Princess Huyan's people just sent a message that the princess is willing to see Master Xiao Xuan."

Xie Yao nodded and said, "Let Xuanshu go see her."

"How is Princess Huyan doing these days?" It looked very serious last time, and now two months have passed. Coupled with the severe winter cold, I don't know if she can survive.

Si Nan immediately said, "In reply to your Majesty, according to your and His Majesty's instructions, several imperial physicians are constantly caring for Princess Huyan's health. Furthermore, with Lord Wei's previous experience, Princess Huyan's health is slightly better than before."

But only some.

It is impossible to cure the disease completely. Huyan Yu has been persecuted for too long. Now we can only try our best to treat her, alleviate her pain and prolong her life.

Perhaps Huyan Yu still had a goal in mind and was determined to see the end of the Huyan royal family, so he was still positive about the treatment.

When Xuan Shu received Xie Yao's permission to go see Huyan Yu, Huyan Yu had just finished drinking the medicine and the room was still filled with a strong smell of medicine.

Although Wei Zhe had someone prepare medicine last time, it was only for pain relief. If Huyan Yu wanted to fundamentally relieve her symptoms, she would need to take a lot of medicine.

The maid took the medicine bowl, opened a window in the room, and then went out.

There was a brazier burning in the house, and it was warm like spring.

Xuan Shu took off the fox fur coat naturally, walked up to Hu Yanyu, and said, "You look much more energetic."

The two of them didn't have much contact when they were in Northern Xinjiang, but at this moment Xuan Shu's words were very familiar.

Hu Yanyu smiled and raised his hand to touch her face. "Are you refreshed? You look much uglier now."

Maybe the treatment was really effective. Her facial features didn't change, but she didn't look as dazzling as before.

Like a pearl covered with dust.

Xuanshu took a careful look and said, "It's not ugly."

"Princesses used to be like flowers for people to admire, beautiful and fragile. Now... they're a bit like weeds, full of vitality."

It does lack some worldly beauty, but its vigorous vitality is another kind of beauty.

Hu Yanyu's eyebrows curved, "Master Xuan is really good at talking."

Xuan Shu was very keenly aware of the envy in Huyan Yu's tone when he mentioned the three words "Master Xuan".

"I'm telling the truth." Xuan Shu said sincerely.

Hu Yanyu smiled again, "Master Xuan wants to see me, why?"

"Thank you." Xuan Shu said, "The princess helped me before. I have already reported this to the Queen..."

"If this gets out, I'm afraid the people in Northern Xinjiang will hate me to death." Huyan Yu laughed.

Xuanshu spoke the truth, "Now the people of Northern Xinjiang already hate the princess very much."

Xuanshu's words were direct. Huyan Yu was stunned for a moment, then he couldn't help laughing.

Huyan Yu's smile was even a little wild.

Xuan Shu watched this scene with a smile on his face. He did not interrupt Hu Yanyu's smile, but instead had a bit of appreciation in his eyes.

When Hu Yanyu finished laughing, he was stunned for a moment when he met her eyes, "Lord Xuan?"

What kind of look is that?

Xuan Shu said, "In the past, the princess would never have smiled like this."

Huyan Yu understood what Xuanshu meant.

Indeed, she has changed.

Huyan Yu had just taken the medicine and soon felt sleepy. Xuanshu didn't want to stay too long, so he quickly got up and said goodbye.

Before leaving, she said, "Huyanyu, have a good rest. I will come to see you another day."

The New Year is approaching.

Good news came from the northern border again. The Zhenbei Army has captured three cities in the northern border with an unstoppable momentum. The northern border, which was originally in disarray, is now even more scattered.

One of the main reasons is that although Huyan Yuan was the emperor, he had no military power and was just a puppet pushed forward by some officials.

In secret, Xie Yao and Xiao Ji had received news from two groups of people from the northern border.

One group was composed of generals who were fighting against the Zhenbei Army on the front line, and the other group was composed of officials in the Northern Frontier court.

Although the news came from two groups of people, the meaning was the same.

They were willing to offer up the Northern Frontier Emperor Huyan Yuan, only asking the Xia Kingdom to stop making things difficult for the Northern Frontier. In the message they delivered, their words were sincere, as if every word was for the consideration of the people of the Northern Frontier.

After reading it, Xie Yao threw it aside with a bit of disdain.

No matter how nice the words are, they cannot cover up the selfish desires of these people to fight for power and profit. Not to mention the military generals, the civil officials are just trying to survive by cutting off their own tail.

Xie Yao asked Xiao Ji, "What does Your Majesty think?"

The two of them only needed to look at each other before they both understood what the other meant. However, at this time, Xiao Ji still smiled and said, "The Queen has the final say."

Xie Yao said: "Then let's continue."

The northern border...will definitely be incorporated into the territory of Xia Kingdom!

As for the lives of Huyan Yuan and the royal family of Northern Frontier, there is no need for these people to offer them up; they will take them themselves.

This year's New Year was very lively.

Although there was a war in the north, it had little impact on the people in the capital. In addition, after Xiao Ji ascended the throne, he had been diligent in his work and had successively cleaned up the court.

As the leaders set an example, the people followed suit. In just two years, the people's lives became much better, and the life became particularly lively.

When entertaining ministers at a banquet, the emperor and empress would naturally leave early to avoid making the officials feel uncomfortable.

As for the three children, Zhaozhao showed up every year, but Ruyuan never showed up at all. After all, they were too young and there were too many people at the banquet.

So after leaving Liuguang Palace, the only people walking on the road were Xiao Ji and Xie Yao.

At the two's signal, Li Dajian and others moved away, and the couple walked hand in hand on the palace road in the imperial garden.

The winter night was bitterly cold, and both of them were wearing thick fox fur coats as they walked side by side.

"Husband."

Xie Yao spoke up. At this moment, they looked like any ordinary couple in the world, not the emperor or empress. "I heard that the red plum blossoms in the imperial garden are blooming. They are particularly beautiful."

"Let's go." Xiao Ji took her hand and walked over there. "I'll pick a few branches and put them on your desk later, okay?"

Xie Yao smiled, "Then I want the best looking one."

"Of course." Xiao Ji answered very confidently. Wasn't it easy for him to take action?

In the end, Xiao Ji and Xie Yao died.

Xie Yao looked at Hongmei and said with a smile, "Since there are too many, let's give some away."

On this day, the banquet in Liuguang Hall ended.

Cheng Fengqi came out a little later, and his eyes unconsciously fell on the figure not far away.

This has almost become his habit, his eyes always follow her unconsciously!

"Master Cheng."

At this moment, a voice was heard. It was Si Nan who came. Si Nan was dressed in black and holding a few red plum blossoms in his hands.

"Guardian." Cheng Fengqi said politely.

Si Nan handed the red plum in his hand to Cheng Fengqi and said, "This is a gift from His Majesty to you."

"Your Majesty said, if there are flowers to be picked, pick them immediately, don't wait until there are no flowers left to pluck empty branches."

Cheng Fengqi's heart trembled. What does this mean?

He didn't dare to think too much, and took the flowers first, "Please let the guard thank His Majesty for me." After saying that, he looked in Xuan Yue's direction again as if possessed by a ghost.

Only then did he realize that Xuan Yue also had a bunch of red plum blossoms in her hand, and her eyes were now on him.

The two of them looked at each other from afar, separated by the crowd.

Cheng Fengqi was not sure whether Xuan Yue had received the message from His Majesty, but among all the people present at this moment, only the two of them received plum blossoms.

Cheng Fengqi suddenly felt some courage for no reason and chased in the direction where Xuan Yue was, his steps hurried and faster and faster.

When they left, there were not many people around. Most of them had been drinking and were walking and chatting with their families, and did not notice him.

He came to the palace alone for the banquet today and did not bring his family with him.

Xuan Yue and Xuan Shu brought their own, but Taifu Xuan and Madam Xuan left early, so Xuan Shu went back with them first.

Perhaps because he noticed someone was chasing him, Xuan Yue's pace became faster and faster, with a hint of escape.

Cheng Fengqi followed faster and faster, and this time, he arrived in front of Xuan Yue's carriage.

He stood in front of the carriage, looking at Xuan Yue stubbornly with his eyes refusing to give in. The red plum blossoms in his arms were blooming, but his stubborn eyes were more dazzling than the red plum blossoms in the snowy night.

Xuan Yue's heart trembled when he saw this, "Master Cheng, have you drunk too much?"

Cheng Fengqi's Adam's apple rolled, "Lord Xuan, I have a few words to say." Xuan Yue had already boarded the carriage, and he stood in front of the carriage, with a sufficient distance between them.

When things got quiet, the two could only smell the faint fragrance of plum blossoms.

Xuan Yue lowered her eyes, "Master Cheng, please speak."

She restrained her words, but her hands tightened slightly under her sleeves, and her heart was lifted.

What would Lord Cheng say?

Cheng Fengqi said, "Master Xuan, please wait for me for a moment."

"It's a snowy night with strong winds. Lord Xuan, please close the carriage door to prevent the cold wind from invading."

Xuan Yue subconsciously asked, "Where is Master Cheng?"

Cheng Fengqi was very sincere, "I, I'm right here, I'm fine."

Xuan Yue paused, "Master Cheng, please come up."

She kept telling herself in her heart that Cheng Fengqi had blocked an assassination for her some time ago, and he was weak and could not catch a cold.

She just couldn't bear to see her benefactor feel cold, and there was absolutely no other intention.

"Thank you for your kindness, Lord Xuan, but I don't need it." Cheng Fengqi was still restrained.

Xuan Yue's heart was originally in turmoil after she finished speaking, but being rejected by Cheng Fengqi again only aroused her stubborn temper. She immediately reached out and grabbed Cheng Fengqi's wrist, "Come up."

"Otherwise, I'll leave now."

Xuan Yue's threat was very effective. After she said that, Cheng Fengqi had already gotten on the carriage before his brain could react.

boom.

The sound of the carriage door closing was so clear even in this quiet snowy night.

The carriage was not very spacious. The two of them sat in the dark, as if they could clearly feel each other's breathing and body temperature.

The subtle fragrance of plum blossoms kept drilling into their noses.

Xuan Yue felt that the wine at tonight's banquet was a bit too much. She had clearly only taken two sips, yet now she was already slightly tipsy.

She calmed herself down and asked, "What does Master Cheng want to say?"

Cheng Fengqi said: "Wait a little longer."

Xuan Yue was puzzled, but did not ask any more questions. The carriage fell silent for a moment, with only the quiet rumbling sound of the carriage rolling forward.

Boom!

Boom!

Boom!

The dull sound of bells spread in the night, telling everyone in the capital that the old year has passed and the new year has arrived.

"Xuan Yue."

Cheng Fengqi's voice sounded at this time, "Happy New Year."

The sound of the bell seemed to float to the horizon, and in Xuan Yue's ears there was only Cheng Fengqi's words, echoing over and over again.

"Happy New Year." Xuan Yue replied subconsciously, not even sure what she was saying.

After another brief silence, Cheng Fengqi prepared to get off the carriage. Although they were colleagues, it was not their shift after all, and they were alone...

Someone grabbed the corner of his clothes, forcing him to stop.

"Lord Cheng is looking for me today just for this matter?" Xuan Yue's voice was filled with some disbelief.

Just now, Cheng Fengqi blocked her carriage and stood in front of it, blowing in the cold wind on a snowy night... She thought Cheng Fengqi was going to say something very important.

The result is this.

Cheng Fengqi hugged Hongmei tightly in his arms, and a little courage suddenly arose in his heart. He said, "Originally, it was just for this matter, but now... I still have a few words to say."