The life in the village is very peaceful, and there are a few chickens raised in the yard. They are chicks bought by Anyi from the village chief. They are fluffy and cute. The soldiers in the border town not only have to train, but also go to work when the farming is busy. Farm work, so these things can't help Yue Wen and the others. An Ning also marinated the prey that Yue Wen and the others could not finish eating, and made it into bacon and other good storage. After all, when the weather gets colder, the animals in the mountains It's not easy to catch.
Shen Jin was a little afraid of the cold. He was wearing a thick coat and wrapped it tightly. Yue Wen bought a lot of firewood and piled it in a corner of the yard. They had already started preparing for the winter. After drinking the jujube soup, he asked, "Should Jia Yi go to the border town?"
An Yi was sewing clothes, and she heard this and said, "It should be here, but if the road is difficult, I'm afraid we have to wait." If nothing unexpected happened, Shen Jin might give birth around February, so An Yi and the others started to give birth. Prepare something for the child.
After Shen Jin finished drinking the soup, she put the bowl aside first, and picked up the half-made clothes. Her sewing skills are not as meticulous as An Yi's, but they are not bad, but they are slow. Yi and the others have done a few pieces, but Shen Jin hasn't finished this one yet.
An Yi said, "Second sister, keep your eyes carefully."
Shen Jin nodded. Since that day, Shen Jin never asked about An Tao and the others again, as if she had forgotten about it, but both An Yi and An Ning knew that it was not the case, Madam just didn't want them to worry , life in the village, although they all tried their best to take care of their wife, life was not easy, the conditions here were not at all comparable to those in Border Town or Prince Rui's Mansion, even going to the toilet every day was a problem.
Most of the people in the village here do not have a place to go to the toilet at home, and they all go to the fields, and it is even more inconvenient to take a bath. It is better in summer, but it is particularly troublesome in winter. Although there is no shortage of vegetables, there are few vegetables. There is a lot of cabbage in the house. Thanks to An Ning, he can accumulate sauerkraut and change Shen Jin's taste. Fruits don't even need to be thought about, but Shen Jin never said anything. There are also many.
An Ning came in from the outside, with a chill on her body, but she didn't lean towards her side, and said with a smile on her face, "Second sister, Yue Wen caught a litter of rabbits, and there are little rabbits."
"That's great." Shen Jin also showed joy on his face when he heard this, "Where did you catch it?"
"He discovered it a few days ago, but the rabbit was too small at that time, so he was afraid that he would not survive, so he waited until today to catch it." An Ning said with a smile.
An Yi went to pour a cup of hot red date soup and served it to An Ning. An Ning took a few sips and drank it. She felt her body warmed before she came in. Shen Jin said, "Are you outside?"
"Well, Yue Wen is going to make a nest for the rabbit." An Ning said, "When the weather gets warmer and the rabbit gets used to it, I'll go and wash the rabbit well, and bring it to my second sister to play with."
Shen Jin nodded, "Okay."
An Ning looked at Shen Jin's appearance, feeling a little sour in her heart. Back then when his wife was pregnant with young master Dongdong, she looked very good. Not only was her complexion ruddy, but she was also much prettier. , her hair is a little withered and yellow, and because she didn't take care of it in the past few months, Shen Jin spends most of her time resting in bed now. If the general sees her, she won't know how distressed she is.
Shen Jin didn't seem to see what An Ning was thinking, and beckoned her to come over. Just as she was about to say something, she heard voices outside. As soon as A was sent to deliver a letter to Chu Xiuming, the one staying by Shen Jin's side was Yue Wen and A Si, because A Si looked simple and honest, usually he went to the town to buy some things and inquire about news.
An Ning was the closest to the door at this time, so she opened it and asked, "Asi, what's the news?"
A Si heard the words and said, "Yes."
Shen Jin put down the small clothes in his hand and said, "Let Yue Wen and Jia Si come in."
"Okay." An Ning replied, and then let Yue Wen and Jia Si in. She went to the kitchen and brought a big bowl of hot soup for them.
After both of them drank the hot soup, Shen Jin asked, "Did something happen?"
Although the village they live in is remote, it is not too far from the capital. If they really want to inquire about news, they can still get a lot of information, especially in the town where there are also spies arranged by Chu Xiuming at the beginning. The spies will also send some news, so that if something happens, they can be on guard in advance.
Jiasi said respectfully, in just one month, two princes died in the palace, one died of illness and the other drowned. Emperor Cheng fainted suddenly in the morning...
Shen Jin frowned, "Is the news credible?"
The prince's death cannot be concealed, but the matter of Emperor Cheng's fainting has never been reported.
Jia Si heard the words and said, "The news has already spread throughout the capital, because the Queen Mother is not here, and now there is no prince. Emperor Cheng fainted early in the morning and there is no one in charge in the harem. Ministers, guards and even court ladies and eunuchs all know about it."
Shen Jin stroked her stomach lightly and said, "Where's the queen?"
"There is no news about the queen." Asi said.
Shen Jin pursed her lower lip and said, "Let's ask someone to ask if Cheng'en Gongfu has done anything recently."
"Yes." A fourth agreed.
Yue Wen was stunned for a moment and said, "Madam suspects that the queen is responsible for those things in the palace?"
"How did the Duke Cheng'en Mansion get the title?" Shen Jin moved slightly, and Anyi put the cushion on for Shen Jin so that she could lean on it more comfortably. Because of her pregnancy, Shen Jin's back has been sore all this time Uncomfortable, "How did Cheng Engong become the prime minister?"
As soon as these words came out, those who knew the inside story understood that when Emperor Cheng was able to succeed to the throne, Duke Cheng'en's House had put in a lot of effort in it, and if this matter could be done for the first time, it would naturally be done for the second time, and even more so. What's more, whether the son-in-law is the emperor or the grandson is the emperor, you don't need to think about which one is more beneficial to the Cheng'en government.
Especially since the queen has already lost a son.
Shen Jin remembered that Emperor Cheng was still in good health when she left Beijing, and there was even a concubine in the palace who was pregnant, so...
Speaking of it this way, I'm afraid the capital is going to be in chaos, so is it possible to see my husband soon
Shen Jin pursed her lips, slightly lowered her eyes to look at her belly, her eyes were a little hot, she missed her husband, stuff, and even more her mother.
"Yue Wen, you bought more food recently." Shen Jin bit her lip, let out a sigh of relief and said, "There are also more medicinal materials, can you invite a doctor?"
An Yi will be able to deliver the baby, but in order to be safe, it is better to hire a doctor, especially if the baby is just born, if there is any discomfort, it is better to have a doctor.
Fourth A said, "Don't worry, ma'am, I have already contacted the doctor." The doctor was also a spy arranged by Chu Xiuming, so he was absolutely reliable, "And the doctor's wife also has similar medical skills, so she can take care of my wife when the time comes."
Shen Jin smiled and said, "Okay."
Yue Wen also opened his mouth and said, "The cellar in the courtyard is almost ready in the past two days. When the time comes, Jia Si and I will go get some more food and put it down. Even if something happens, there will be a place to hide."
Shen Jin complied, and several people discussed to choose some good storage things, besides, the place where the doctor's family lived also had to be cleaned up.
In the border town, Jiayi did not see Chu Xiuming, but only saw Chu Xiuyuan. After hearing Jiayi's report, Chu Xiuyuan's face changed drastically, "Sister-in-law is pregnant!"
A respectfully said, "Yes."
Chu Xiuyuan stood up and walked around the room a little anxiously, "How is sister-in-law?"
"Madam's health is not serious, the doctor said resting is enough." A opened his mouth and said.
Chu Xiuyuan said with a serious face, "No, I have to send someone to pick up my sister-in-law immediately."
"Young general." Jia Yi said in a deep voice.
Zhao Duan also said, "Young General, don't be impulsive."
Jiayi looked at Chu Xiuyuan and said, "Young General, Madam is more secure in the village, not to mention Madam can't stand the bumps on the road."
Chu Xiuyuan pursed his lips and did not speak, but Zhao Duan said, "Young General, why don't you invite Princess Rui and Mrs. Chen?"
Zhao Duan would say this not because Princess Rui is his sister, but because Zhao Ru once said that if he is really in doubt, he should ask Zhao Duan to ask Princess Rui, the elder sister. In fact, Zhao Ru is the proudest in his life Instead, it was this daughter who was excellent both in intelligence and in character, but it was a pity that her life was not good.
Chu Xiuyuan thought of what Chu Xiuming said before leaving, nodded and said, "Please come with King Rui, Princess Rui and Mrs. Chen."
Zhao Duan hurriedly sent someone to invite him, Chu Xiuyuan looked at Jia Yi and said, "Please tell me the specific situation."
"Yes." A said respectfully everything from the journey to Beijing to what happened afterwards.
Chu Xiuyuan pursed his lower lip and said, "So there is another reason why the Empress Dowager is in such a hurry to leave the palace."
As soon as Jia didn't speak, Chu Xiuyuan asked, "I know that the Queen Mother is now..."
Before the question was finished, I saw someone running back from outside. It was the boy sent by Zhao Duan to invite someone just now. Already in town."
Chu Xiuyuan said with surprise in his eyes, "That's great."
The young man asked, "Then please invite King Rui and Princess Rui to come?"
"Not for now." Chu Xiuyuan waved his hand, and waited impatiently in the room, and went outside, "I'll pick up my brother."
Chu Xiuyuan had met Chu Xiuyao before, but Chu Xiuyuan was still young at that time, so when he looked at the gray-haired, stupid and skinny person in front of him, he didn't recognize him, Chu Xiuming Not surprised, just said, "This is your third brother."
As soon as these words came out, Chu Xiuyuan's eyes were red. The man did not flick his tears lightly, but he didn't reach the point of sadness. Even though he was young at that time, he still remembered the way Chu Xiuyao swung a big knife in the martial arts field, "Three Brother..." While calling out, I couldn't hold back my tears anymore, "Third brother!"
Chu Xiuyao didn't respond at all.
Chu Xiuming smiled, "It's fine when you come back, that's all, let's talk about it when we go back to the house."
Chu Xiuyuan nodded vigorously, then walked beside Chu Xiuyao, wiped his eyes with his sleeve, wiped away his tears and said, "It will be fine, third brother will definitely be cured."
Chu Xiuming responded.
Chu Xiuyuan suddenly thought of Shen Jin's matter, and said, "By the way, Brother A is here to deliver the letter."
Chu Xiuming paused, and asked, "Have you settled down?"
"En." Chu Xiuyuan said, "It's just that my sister-in-law is pregnant." As soon as the words came out, Guanshi Zhao's expression on the side changed. These words... no matter how they sound, they don't sound right.
Chu Xiuming trusted Shen Jin, and didn't think about it, but felt pain in his heart, his little lady was pregnant, and she suffered so much...