Drunk Bamboo

Xie Yuzhu rolled her eyes at him countless times in her heart.

When it comes to being thick-skinned and self-righteous, no one can compare to Hua Qinfeng.

Xie Yuzhu stopped arguing with him and changed the subject, asking, "I heard in Nanmi that my father was ill. Today, I saw that his voice was as loud as a bell and his face was radiant, so he should be fine."

"Father is unwell? How come I didn't know? It's only been ten days since I came back from the western frontier, and I haven't heard anyone tell anyone." Hua Qinfeng was puzzled.

Judging from his expression, he really didn't know. Xie Yuzhu stopped asking: "Nanmi is far away, the news may not be accurate. As long as father is in good health, it's good. Does father care about the imperial concubine? I heard that she was sick and left in a hurry without even looking at mother. I saw that mother looked a little lost."

Although Xie Yuzhu didn't want to have too much contact with the palace, as the princess of King Feng, she would inevitably run into people from the palace in the future. She would definitely have to pay special attention to the people the emperor cared about.

Hua Qinfeng did not hide anything and began to tell the past: "When my father first ascended the throne, someone tried to assassinate him, but it was the Imperial Concubine who stood in front of him. The sword pierced his chest and he almost lost his life. At that time, she was just a singing girl presented by the Nanjiang tribe. After that, she became my father's concubine. After giving birth to my fifth brother, she was named Concubine Ji. Ten years ago, she was canonized as the Imperial Concubine again, and her honor and favor continued."

"It turns out that it's a relationship of life and death, which is more solid and reliable than love. No wonder my father is so nervous. If someone is willing to sacrifice his life for me, I will treat him with my heart." Xie Yuzhu now understood why the emperor cared so much about the imperial concubine, but the queen did not dare to say a word, "But..."

"But what?" Hua Qinfeng asked.

"Nothing, I just envy her for having a caring maid. I would rather go against the Imperial Concubine's wishes to inform the Emperor, otherwise how would the Emperor know that the Imperial Concubine is sick." She shook her head and didn't intend to think about it any further. What does the fight in the palace have to do with her? Anyway, Hua Qinfeng is going back to the west, and she just needs to protect herself.

Hua Qinfeng said casually: "Father goes to Fu'an Palace every now and then. Even if she doesn't say it, Father will know it sooner or later."

I don’t know whether it is Hua Qinfeng’s fortune or misfortune that he can still retain his innocent nature in the palace.

Xie Yuzhu still reminded him, "The Queen Mother is very kind and reasonable. If you have any problems in the future, you can consult her first, and don't rush to the Emperor directly. Prince, they are all your closest relatives. There is no parent in the world who doesn't love their children. But the Emperor is different from ordinary fathers. He is the ruler of a country, so you can't talk to him like you talk to us. You have to be more tactful and save his face. He is strict with you for your own good and hopes that you will be better."

Hua Qinfeng's eyes trembled, he lowered his head and looked at Xie Yuzhu: "The person who treated me the best in the world was my mother. She passed away when I was thirteen. I lived in Changle Palace, and my mother treated me very well, but she treated everyone well. My mother once said the same thing, but she also said that people only live in this life, and the most important thing is to be honest with yourself and live according to your heart."

Xie Yuzhu didn’t know how to comfort him. Perhaps he didn’t need anyone’s comfort. Instead, she felt a little lonely.

Be honest with yourself and live your life to your heart's content.

Xie Yuzhu: I am alone here, without any relatives. But I still have to live. Living according to my heart is also what I pursue.

Walk all the way from Changle Palace, pass the Golden Steps Hall, and you will reach the Golden Steps Gate.

From a distance, I could see a female official standing next to the Golden Steps Gate. She was wearing a black gauze cape and white clothes, and had an elegant demeanor.

"Zhang Hansu greets Prince Feng and Princess." Zhang Hansu's voice was gentle yet cold. "I want to apologize on behalf of the Crown Princess. The Crown Prince is managing the river in Dajiangzhongdao, and the Crown Princess has to take care of the Crown Prince, so she was unable to congratulate him last night. The jade bracelet is a gift from the Crown Princess to Princess Wang. I wish the prince and princess will be together forever and grow old together."

Xie Yuzhu accepted the gift and expressed his gratitude.

Zhang Hansu bowed and left.

Xie Yuzhu held the jewelry box and sighed, "Are all the people in the palace so beautiful? Each one is beautiful in his or her own way."

Xuan'er is a delicate and beautiful woman who is pitiful, while Zhang Hansu is a pure and cold beauty who is as beautiful as ice and jade.

Hua Qinfeng was puzzled and said, "Don't all women look the same? Fair and clean, thin and weak, just like you. My mother said you are pretty, so you must be pretty, you are all pretty."

Look the same? Should?

Xie Yuzhu suspected that he had no eyes: "Where are your eyes usually located, Your Majesty?"

Pointing at his own eyes, he said to Xie Yuzhu: "Aren't they all here?"

Xie Yuzhu turned her head and ignored him.

Hua Qinfeng didn't care and chased after her with a smile on his face.

Finally seeing Chaoyang's carriage, Hua Qinfeng naturally raised his hand, helped Xie Yuzhu get in, and got in himself.

Chaoyang was puzzled. The prince didn't ride a horse, so why did he bring a horse with him?

The car was filled with the white fox cloak given by the Queen and the coral bracelet given by the Imperial Concubine.

Adding the jade bracelet in her hand, Xie Yuzhu received three valuable gifts at once. She felt better. "I went to the palace and received food, a white fox cloak, a coral bracelet and a jade bracelet. I came back with a lot of gifts."

He particularly likes the white fox cloak, and he holds it on his lap or in his arms, unable to let it go.

"The white fox feels soft and smooth to the touch. My knees are warmed up just by covering myself with it. My mother said that the white fox cloak was sent from the White Country. Has your Highness ever been to the White Country? Is it very cold in the White Country? Does it snow all year round? I once read in a book that it snows in the White Country for six or seven months a year. Is that true?"

"I have never been to the Bai Kingdom. If you want to know, you can go back to the mansion and ask Aunt Bai."

Xie Yuzhu said casually: "I haven't been there either, we can go and have a look together in the future."

When he heard the word "we", Hua Qinfeng's eyes trembled again and he felt unsure.

"The coral bracelet is dark red, is it the most precious coral? The jade bracelet is also translucent, is it the finest jade? All of these together are worth a lot of money, right? The silver I can convert into is enough for me to live a life without worries about food and drink."

The Xie family had many rare ancient books and calligraphy and paintings, but they had no jewelry.

Which woman doesn't love jewelry? Xie Yuzhu is no exception.

When Hua Qinfeng heard that she wanted to cash in the gift from the emperor, he kindly told her: "Things given by the emperor cannot be sold, and it is a crime to intentionally damage them."

"Where are the delicacies my father gave me?"

“Of course you can eat it.”

Xie Yuzhu put down the bracelet and looked a little disappointed. "Your Highness means that I cannot use the white fox cloak, and I cannot wear the bracelet and bracelet. I have to worship them and take good care of them? Even if I starve to death, I can't exchange them for buns?"

Starve to death? Change buns?

Hua Qinfeng couldn't imagine that the legitimate daughter of the Xie family would fall to the point of starving to death.

"You can use it, or wear it. When it wears out, you can put it away. Most of those who can receive the imperial gift from the palace are princes, nobles, or ministers who have made contributions to the country, so they will not be short of money."

It cannot be converted into cash, and if it is worn out, it is a crime. This is not a reward, but a tribute to your ancestors.

Seeing her depressed face and the light in her eyes gone, Hua Qinfeng said with disdain, "Doesn't the Xie family regard power as nothing and money as dirt? Why do you look so worldly when you see money?"

Xie Yuzhu held her chin and sighed, "My dowry consists of some books, calligraphy and paintings, musical instruments, chessboards, etc. There is no gold or silver treasure. The ten boxes of valuable dowry are the betrothal gifts given by the emperor. They are all royal things. I am afraid they can't be used anymore."

She was not a money-grubber, but she always needed something to keep her safe. Reluctantly, she packed up the things and put them aside.

According to rumors in Zhongdu, the third daughter of the Xie family was the least favored and her dowry consisted of only three carts filled with books. It turned out to be true.

Seeing her sad, Hua Qinfeng hurriedly comforted her:

"You don't have to be so careful. I'm talking about things that are made by the Ministry of Finance and registered. Every year, countless tributes are paid by various countries and tribes, and most of them are given away by your father as rewards. So you can wear the white fox cloak without worry. It's okay if it gets worn out. Things made in the palace have always been more gorgeous. The Crown Princess's mother's family is the Wang family of Hedong. Everyone in the Wang family loves jade, and Hedong is rich in beautiful jade. The jade bracelet that the Crown Princess gave you should be her own. I don't know about the Royal Concubine's coral bracelet. If you are really worried, I'll ask someone."

He shook his head and said, "Don't ask me, or it will cause trouble. I will just put it away and not wear it. I don't like wearing things on my hands anyway. This white fox cloak is enough for me."