The Almighty Princess just wants to farm

"The imperial concubine's words were inappropriate..."

Queen Mother Xiao glanced at the imperial concubine sitting below her.

This was the person she supported with one hand. She was usually very smart, but now she knew how to proceed with just one look from her.

"Yes, what the Queen Mother taught you is that it was my concubine who made a mistake... Miss Dongfang, please don't blame me."

"The noble concubine is too worried, and the common people dare not."

Dongfang Li saw the interaction between the two people's eyes, and couldn't help but feel sorry for the current king.

It is well known that the king only favors the imperial concubine over the years. In addition to her superior appearance, her weak temperament and non-fighting behavior are also the king's favorite. It is naturally easier for a pure white rabbit to She understands the desire to protect others, and Empress Dowager Xiao understands it even better.

"Miss Dongfang and Prince Xu's wedding is just around the corner. Unfortunately, our status is probably not suitable for going out. This purple jade bracelet was given by the king when I was a concubine. Now I will give this bracelet to Miss Dongfang. I hope You, the gentle prince, can play the harp and the harp in harmony and spend the rest of your life in peace."

The imperial concubine touched the bracelet on her wrist with a feeling of reluctance, but she still carefully took it off and handed it to the maid behind her, who then brought it to Dongfang Li.

"Such a precious thing..."

Just as Dongfang Li was about to refuse, Empress Dowager Xiao interrupted her.

"Since the imperial concubine is willing to give you such a meaningful thing, just keep it. Now, who in this palace doesn't know that the king only loves the imperial concubine and sends all the delicious and fun things to her palace. Sometimes, , the things here at Aijia are not as good as those at her place..."

"I am very frightened. Please forgive me, Queen Mother."

Empress Dowager Xiao's words frightened the imperial concubine to stand up and kneel down quickly, followed by all the concubines who also knelt down to apologize.

"Please calm down, Queen Mother!"

"Everyone, get up. You are the king's concubines, and it is right for her to pamper you. The Ai family is old, and many things are no longer needed. For example, this purple jade bracelet is clear and warm, and it has aura when you look at it. Suitable for you to wear..."

As Empress Dowager Xiao spoke, she raised Dongfang Li's hand and put the bracelet on her wrist.

"Since the imperial concubine is willing to part with such an exquisite purple jade bracelet, I would like to thank you for your kindness."

The questions she wanted to ask were clearly asked and the gifts she wanted to give were given out. When Dongfang Li asked to leave the palace again, Empress Dowager Xiao only held her back for a symbolic moment and then let her go.

Dongfang Li got out of the palace smoothly, and saw the carriage of Prince Xu's Mansion as soon as he left the palace gate.

"Your Majesty, the girl is out."

Xunyang sat outside the carriage and knocked on the carriage's compartment.

The curtain on the carriage was opened from the inside out, revealing Nangong Xu who was wearing dark brocade clothes and a silver mask.

"You've been waiting here?"

Dongfang Li stood in front of the carriage and looked at Nangong Xu inside, with a hint of surprise and joy flashing in his eyes.

"There's nothing going on in the house, so just wait here. If anything happens, I can come to you as soon as possible."

As Nangong Xu spoke, he stretched out his arm to signal Dongfang Li to get on the carriage.

There are many things going on in the house, okay? The prince was obviously worried that something would happen to the princess in the palace. As soon as he received the news from Lu Chuan, he put down what he was doing and rushed over to wait at the palace gate.

Xunyang stood on the edge of the carriage and couldn't help but whisper in his heart.

Because she was riding in a palace sedan instead of the general's carriage when she arrived, Dongfang Li just hesitated for a moment and put her hand on his, stepping on the carriage stool and boarding the carriage of Prince Xu's Palace. .

"Why did it take so long?"

In the carriage, Nangong Xu poured a cup of tea for Dongfang Li and took out two plates of snacks from the small compartment next to him.

"I went to see Empress Dowager Xiao after coming out of the Imperial Study Room."

Dongfang Li took a sip of tea, then picked up a piece of sweet-scented osmanthus rice cake and took a bite.

"what about the taste?"

Nangong Xu watched her take a bite of everything and then put it down, worried that the food was not to her taste.

"It's okay, but it's almost time for dinner. I'm afraid I'll eat too much and won't be able to eat at night."

"it is good."

Nangong Xu moved the snack aside and poured her another cup of tea.

"You don't even care what they asked me?"

"It's nothing more than various tests to see if I'm really sick, or I'm pretending to be sick, or I'm fine for the time being, or I've found a way to detoxify..."

Listening to his calm answer, Dongfang Li felt a little pain in her heart.

Does he really not care? Or have you experienced it a lot and are you used to it? The answer is obviously the latter.

"Your Majesty, you're fine. It's just that the Queen Mother seems to be very concerned about your health. She also said that when we get married, she will officiate in person, but I don't agree. In addition, I am afraid that the concubine is one with the Queen Mother. Her behavior seems casual, but when you think about it, Every step is paving the way for the Queen Mother.”

Dongfang Li took out the purple jade bracelet from the concubine wrapped in a handkerchief from his sleeve.

"This is a bracelet given by the imperial concubine, saying it is to congratulate us on our wedding in advance."

Nangong Xu raised his hand to take it, but Dongfang Li dodged it.

"You can't touch this thing. It's been soaked in lily of the valley juice, but you don't have to worry. I picked it off as soon as I left Kangning Palace."

Seeing the worry in Nangong Xu's eyes, Dongfang Li explained it to reassure him.

"It's hard for them to prepare so hard."

Nangong Xu's heart was full of bitterness.

"This bracelet dipped in lily of the valley juice must have been the work of the Queen Mother, but they didn't know that the bracelet itself had also been treated."

"……How to say?"

"The imperial concubine herself said that this purple jade bracelet was a reward from the king when she was made a concubine, but she didn't know that this bracelet was dyed with musk."

"Musk?"

"Musk, warm in nature and pungent in taste, enters the heart meridian and spleen meridian. It has the effect of activating blood circulation and dispersing stagnation, and stimulating labor and delivery."

"So... although the imperial concubine has been favored by others in recent years, she has never had an heir... Is it the reason for this bracelet?"

Nangong Xu looked at the bracelet in Dongfang Li's hand, his brows furrowed with disgust.

"Absolutely. There may be other ways that we don't know about."

"Ali should throw away such a dirty thing as soon as possible."

Nangong Xu wrapped the handkerchief and bracelet in Dongfang Li's hand with his own handkerchief, and handed them directly to Xunyang outside, asking him to find a place to throw them away.

"Although it's not a good thing, it would be a pity to throw it away. I can just deal with it when I get back."

Dongfang Li looked at the bracelet he had disposed of and couldn't help but regretted it. After all, it was a fine purple jade.

"Ah Li would like to give Ah Li a gift next time. This kind of thing is not worthy of Ah Li."

Dongfang Li looked at the serious Nangong Xu and laughed.

"Yes, the prince's family has a great business. I am waiting for the prince to give me something better."

It was originally a joke, but when Dongfang Li really received the bracelet from Nangong Xu, he couldn't laugh anymore. He really showed his family's great cause to the fullest.

Not long after returning to the General's Mansion, rewards from the palace were sent one after another. It was said that Dongfang Li had made great contributions to Prince Xu, so he was hereby rewarded. Of course, the Queen Mother also generously rewarded him with many silks, gold, silver, jade, etc.

Dongfang Li asked Qiu Lian to take inventory and pick out a few hostas and hair ornaments for Aunt Liu and Dongfang Jiao. The others were registered and stored in her own warehouse. After all, these were all included in the dowry during the wedding, so they could not be careless.

The days are dull and busy. Dongfang Li not only goes to Heyue Xuan every day to count the various seeds collected in his garden, but also occasionally goes to Prince Xu's Mansion to see Nangong Xu's recovery and accompany him. He eats a meal.

Until one morning, Yan Jun brought the latest news from April Tower, which directly broke Dongfang Li's peaceful and stable life for nearly half a month.

"Master, our people received news that the enemy attacked in a sneak attack ten days ago, and General Dongfang was injured and comatose. The news is still on the way. Our people worked hard to deliver the news a few days in advance."