Chapter 598: A Trip to Li Country
Chapter 598: A Trip to Li Country
"Sister-in-law, let me help you go and rest first."
The eldest prince's wife felt somewhat embarrassed. She forced herself to apologize and said, "Ling'er, I'm sorry. I've been like this lately. I get sleepy after talking for a while."
"Sister-in-law, this is normal. Pregnant women tend to be sleepy, and your situation is even more serious. Don't worry, I'm here. I will definitely not let anything happen to you and Xiaobao. You can rest assured."
"Okay, then I'll have to trouble you, Ling'er." She helped Fu Ling stand up with her hand. As she entered the inner room, she remembered something and reminded him, "Ling'er, don't tell your royal brother about this. I don't want him to worry. Your royal brother is looking forward to the birth of the child. If he knew someone was trying to harm him, who knows what he would do impulsively."
"Sister-in-law, Ling'er understands. Don't worry, I will keep this matter secret until the murderer is caught." Fu Ling reassured the eldest prince's wife.
As soon as Fu Ling came out, he met a maid in light blue Hanfu, holding a tray with a bowl of tonic on it.
Fu Ling had some impression of this maid. When she first came, she had been guarding the eldest prince's wife. She was her personal maid and also one of the suspects. Cuiping had an oval face. Maybe she was in a hurry, so her cheeks were flushed, looking very pleasing.
"Your servant greets Her Royal Highness the Princess." When she saw Fu Ling, she put the tray aside and knelt on her knees to salute.
"Get up." Fu Ling's tone was indifferent, and no emotion could be seen.
"Thank you, Your Highness Princess."
"Are you going in to look for the Emperor's sister-in-law?"
"Your Highness, Princess Jing only ate a small amount for lunch. I'm worried about her health, so I asked the kitchen to make her a bowl of bird's nest porridge. I was just about to bring it in while it's still hot."
"Your princess has just gone to bed, please don't disturb her for now."
"Yes, I obey your order."
He was about to leave with the tray, but was stopped by Fu Ling: "Wait, put down the bird's nest porridge, you guys wait outside."
Then he made way and Cuiping bowed and walked into the house. She put the bird's nest porridge on the table and walked out.
After everyone left, Fu Ling walked to the porridge and the system began to scan the porridge. Soon the ingredients in the porridge became clear at a glance. This bowl of porridge was just ordinary bird's nest porridge and no chronic poison was added.
When he first met Cuiping, Fu Ling had already read her information. Cuiping was a house-born girl. Her mother was the eldest lady's personal maid. She had been following the eldest lady since she was young. When she reached marriageable age, she was betrothed to the mansion's steward, and soon she was conceived.
Although she was of low birth, she was favored by the eldest lady since she was born. When she was seven or eight years old, she served as a personal maid beside the eldest prince's wife. The two of them developed a deep relationship because of this. Especially the eldest prince's wife, she never treated her as a servant and took good care of her in every possible way.
Fu Ling then suddenly understood why the emperor's sister-in-law was so sad at that time. No one would feel good in her situation.
Fortunately, after searching for a long time, no one was found to have any intention of betraying the eldest prince's wife.
Coming out of the main room, he saw Cuiping sitting at the door, embroidering something in her hands. Only when he got closer did he see what it was. She was completely focused on the embroidery in her hands and didn't notice anyone approaching at all.
"What are you embroidering?" The sudden voice scared Cuiping so much that her hand was accidentally pricked by the needle. After being pricked, she shook reflexively and blood came out. Even in this situation, she still remembered to protect the embroidery from being contaminated.
The ancients had many taboos, especially the nobles like them. If the embroidery was stained with dirt, it would be unlucky and could no longer be used.
"Sorry, did I scare you?" Fu Ling didn't expect her to be so absorbed in embroidering. He was just asking out of curiosity, but he ended up scaring her.
She took out a bottle of styptic powder from her sleeve and handed it to Cuiping: "Apply some of this styptic powder to the wound and the bleeding will stop quickly."
"Your Highness, my injury is not serious and will be healed in a while." Cuiping was flattered by the fact that the princess not only did not blame her but also apologized to her, even though she knew she was being rude.
"Take it. It's my responsibility." Fu Ling stuffed the medicine bottle directly into her hand.
"Thank you, Your Highness Princess."
"Take good care of your princess. I'll be back later."
"Yes."
When she returned to the courtyard arranged by the eldest prince for her, the eldest prince arranged two maids to serve her closely. When they saw her come back, they all bowed to her.
He found an excuse to send the two out, closed the door and slipped into the boundary bead.
Lu Beichen was wearing loose grey casual clothes and was sitting on the sofa reading a book. Pure music echoed in the room, and the melody was elegant and tranquil.
Wow, what a picture of an unparalleled handsome man! She almost couldn’t bear to break it.
But before she could speak, Lu Beichen slowly raised his head, put down the book in his hand, stood up and walked towards her.
Even after being married for many years, I still can't help but feel excited.
Lu Beichen seemed to be in a good mood. He walked closer, slightly bent his knees, and leaned forward to be parallel to Fu Ling: "It's easier to see this way."
Fu Ling didn't hesitate and kissed him on the lips.
"It's not my style to miss out on the handsome men who are offered to me." Fu Ling said proudly.
"Well, take what you like."
"Tsk tsk, you've only been here a few days and already you're speaking in such a flowery way. You're getting into character pretty quickly."
"My dear wife, you are from a noble family. How can I be worthy of you if I am so lame? At least I can't pass the test of your father and mother." Lu Beichen hugged the little girl with both hands and put her head close to his chest.
"You are good. No matter where we are, no one can separate us, not even them. I will always be yours." Fu Ling hugged his strong waist and confessed to him affectionately.
"Wife, will you marry me again? I want to hold a wedding here again. I regret that we met too late and I couldn't give you a romantic wedding. Maybe God heard my prayer and gave me a chance to propose again. Wife, are you willing?"
In addition to sincerity, Lu Beichen's eyes were filled with deep and unbreakable affection.
Fu Ling's heart was beating fast and his mouth felt as sweet as honey.
"I am willing to hold your hand and grow old with you."
"Marrying a princess from your country is no simple matter. My dear wife, I will be away for a while to prepare a generous betrothal gift for you."
Fu Ling laughed out loud: "Where are you going?"
"Let's go to Li Country."
Fu Ling knew very little about the situation here, but she knew about Li Country. She raised her face in surprise: "Husband, why did you think of going to Li Country?"
"The Li Kingdom has been at war with the Xuanyuan Dynasty for a hundred years. The Li Kingdom is second only to the Xuanyuan Dynasty in power. I heard that Ouyang Yuan has a close relationship with the Li Kingdom. This time, we can kill two birds with one stone."
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