Princess, how am I from you?

This time, Yuzhang's illness has recovered within two or three days, which made Changle very happy, and made her more convinced that this Guan Xin was the strange person shown by Yuan Zhenren's hexagram seven years ago.Seeing her getting more and more pleasing to the eye, holding her back is the most important thing right now.As for what she said to Liu Niang, it doesn't matter whether she is true or not, as long as it doesn't hurt Liu Niang, she will take it as true. If it is true, it will show that Guan Xin is the one The person who answered the hexagram, and the old man in the dream is very likely to be Yuan Tiangang himself who entered her dream.

On July 14, the 28th year of Zhenguan, it was overcast.The whole mansion is busy, but no one talks casually, everyone's face is serious and mournful, just like this gloomy weather is depressing.Because this day is the anniversary of the death of the late Empress Changsun.

After nightfall, an incense table was set up in the yard, candles were lit, and several sacrificial fruits were placed on the table, all of which were favorites of Empress Changsun during her lifetime.Changle and Yuzhang knelt on the futon in front of the incense table, clasped their hands together, and silently recited the mantra for their mother, wishing her to be in another world, free from pain, and reach bliss early.

Guan Xin, Nuan Xin, Nuan Yi, Cuiping, and Hong Yu knelt behind the two princesses, silently mourning the virtuous queen who was admired by the people.Guan Xin didn't know what other people were thinking at the moment, but she silently told her origin and purpose in her heart.I hope that this wise queen will not blame her for what she will do in the future, and that she can bless Yuzhang to get rid of the torment of illness as soon as possible.

Changle didn't go back that night, she stayed in the other garden that once belonged to the queen mother, and together with Yuzhang recalled every detail of the past with the queen mother.

In the early morning of the second day, Changle announced to everyone that they began to pack their bags and set off for Chang'an in three days.

When Changle left, Guan Xin saw that Yuzhang was leaning on the bed in a daze without even putting on makeup. He was not energetic. He guessed that this person probably didn't sleep much all night, and Changle was not in a good state of mind in the morning. It is estimated that the two of them may not talk until when.Arranged the pillow for her, patted it, "I know a way to massage the head, why don't you come down and try it, it should be very comfortable."

Yuzhang raised his eyes, glanced at the pillow again, turned around and lay down silently, this Guan Xin had good eyesight, and added a little bit of his affection for her.

Guan Xin raised the corner of her mouth, it was rare to be so obedient.Scatter your waist-length hair over the pillow, before you get up in the morning, it saves you the trouble of taking it apart.Move your fingers, press your thumb slowly on the Yuyao acupoint on the eye socket, and then upwards, gently knead the scalp, cross the hairline, temples, temples, and gradually move back to the Baihui acupoint on the top of the head. Because the position of the back of the head is different It's so convenient, from the ear drum down to the occipital bone to the Fengchi point, this line is kneaded back and forth.This is what she secretly learned when she accompanied Mrs. Guan to the scalp treatment. This set of movements is really very comfortable.

When Guan Xin's slightly cool fingertips pressed against her eye sockets, Yuzhang was not used to it at first, but when Guan Xin's next acupoint massage appeared, she felt sore and numb. From getting used to it to being relaxed and comfortable, I gradually only feel that my eyelids are getting heavy and sleepy.

Yuzhang's steady breathing sounded, Guan Xin stopped, pulled the brocade quilt over the sleeping man, and quietly backed out.Sure enough, Yi Duo is not overwhelmed, and there is no telling when a certain skill will be used.Just like the head treatment just now, she was only half-baked, and the effect seemed to be good.Back then, she loved the sense of relaxation after the scalp treatment so much that she actively accompanied Mrs. Guan to do it.

The princess is about to return to the capital city, and everyone is busy packing their bags. Everyone has a faint urgency to go home. The golden nest and silver nest are not as good as your own doghouse. Many times, going home is a wonderful time. Feel.It's just that Guan Xin was not included among all of them.The entire Tang Dynasty is the same everywhere for her, because she has no home, she is a duckweed without roots, it doesn't matter where she floats!Her luggage is even more simple, a set of clothes given to her by Cuiping, and a set of Hu clothes she borrowed to buy, one package is enough.

"Sister Xinxin, why don't you pack up, we'll be leaving the day after tomorrow." After begging Guan Xin two days ago, Nuan Xin saw her princess recovering so quickly from her illness, her attitude changed. It's more obvious and kinder than ever.You must know that the princess was ill once before, and she would definitely not recover within seven or eight days, and every time the princess had difficulty not only taking medicine, but also eating. She finished eating on time and according to order, and the meals she cooked seemed to be medicinal meals that were helpful for curing diseases. This time, she recovered within three days. She almost regarded Guan Xin as a benefactor.

"I have nothing to clean up, but you guys, are you done?" Guan Xin sat alone at the stone table in the yard, and he didn't stop working while talking.Seeing that everyone was very busy and Yuzhang was asleep, she would not be needed for the time being, so she took advantage of this time to get the decoration design of the restaurant, and when she returned to Chang'an, she was going to urge Changle to start opening the restaurant.She can't wait to make money, and she still needs some craftsmen. She knows the general idea of ​​many ideas, but only knows the surface, so she needs some skilled craftsmen to help her complete some things that only later generations can have. .This also requires Changle to prepare, these craftsmen must be trustworthy, why not find Yuzhang, she feels that it is better to throw such troublesome things to Changle, as for her daughter-in-law, she is only responsible for her beauty, It is good to recite poems and draw pictures.

"It's just some clothes and jewelry that I carry with me. It's not too late to clean up after the princess goes to bed at night. In the morning, the princess said that her mouth was tasteless. I was just about to go out and buy some candied fruit. Sister Xinxin wants to bring something back?"

No taste in your mouth?Guan Xin accepted the work in hand. "I don't have anything to bring. Don't rush to buy it. Stay here for a while. Your Highness is resting in the room. I'll go to the kitchen to have a look. By the way, where's the warmth?"

"It's time to leave. She has a lot of things to do. This meeting should be in the front yard."

That's right, she forgot that Nuan Yi is not only a personal servant girl, but also Yuzhang's housekeeper. Nuan Yi takes care of many things in the mansion.

"Girl is here. Come at this hour, but what's the matter?" The three cooks who were picking vegetables immediately stood up when they saw Guan Xin. Learn a thing or two, I wish she could come every day.

"Aunt Liu, His Highness said that his mouth tasted bad, I was thinking of something to give His Highness a snack. Is there any hawthorn in the house?"

"Hawthorn? What is that?" When they heard what Guan Xin wanted, they all looked at each other, they had never heard of it.

"Uh..." Guan Xin didn't think that this era didn't exist, and maybe he didn't have this name. "It's just this big, red, with small dots on it, with a pit inside, and the flesh is sour."

"Oh, the girl is talking about Tang Qiuzi, right? Wait, I'll look for it." Mrs. Zhang slapped her thigh and rummaged through the locker. After searching for a long time, she took out a cloth bag and grabbed a piece of it. take it out. "Look, girl, but there are no fresh ones for this stuff. It's not the season now, so it's a bit dry."

Guan Xin recognized at a glance that it was dried hawthorn. "Yes, that's what it is. Then use it for me, and find me some honey and pears." Since there is no fresh hawthorn, let's change the method, make a hawthorn pear soup, and cook a hawthorn honey water.It just moistens the lungs, relieves cough and asthma, and invigorates the stomach and eliminates food.The method is simple and convenient. If it is fresh hawthorn, steam it directly with the pear, add some honey and rock sugar, and let it cool down to eat. She does not have fresh hawthorn now, so she has to chop up the dried hawthorn and steam it with the pear, and stir them together. At first glance, the color looks nice.When she was ready to serve it to Yuzhang, Yuzhang just woke up and his mouth was dry.

"Freshly baked, delicious and inexpensive, all beauties, please taste."

Yuzhang took a sip, his eyes lit up.Not only sweet and sour, but also thirst quenching, not bad. "Very well, what's the title of this one?"

"Hawthorn and pear soup, appetizing and invigorating the spleen, nourishing the lungs and relieving cough. This soup is most suitable for your highness who has no taste in his mouth and can't eat. What do you think?" Guan Xin raised his eyebrows, looking proud.

"Very good."

Whether it's good or not, you can tell by the amount Yuzhang eats.Fortunately, the amount she served was not too much. Although this food is good, it should not be eaten too much. "I've made a lot, and I've sealed it in a jar and put it in the ice cellar. Remember to take it with you when you leave, and you can eat it on the road. Before the sun is too hot, your Highness, go out for a walk?"

"I'm tired, you all should leave." I didn't eat the hawthorn soup, I didn't drink the hawthorn honey water, and the fatigue from not getting a good night's sleep hadn't gone away, and I had just gathered up some energy, so she didn't want to go out and waste it It's more comfortable to read a book in the room.

"More exposure to the sun will help to replenish calcium. The sun is just right at this moment. Not only will it not be too hot, but it will make people feel comfortable. Don't you want to try it, Your Highness?" Guan Xin discussed it.

"En." Yuzhang remained unmoved, and continued to look at the Shan Hai Jing in his hand.

Princess, you are so lazy, does your father know?Guan Xin rubbed his forehead, but he couldn't use his hands to pull it. It was purely because the birthday star had been drinking poison and was tired of working.Eyeballs turned and turned, turning to the book in Yuzhang's hand.Got an idea. "His Highness likes to read these strange stories?"

"Um"

"His Royal Highness has read Shan Hai Jing many times?"

"So what?" Yuzhang was dissatisfied. When she was reading, she hated people whispering in her ears.

"What's the point of going back and forth about those stories?" Guan Xin curled her lips, expressing her disdain.

Yuzhang finally raised his eyes and became interested, "The girl is implying that she has read a lot of strange anecdotes?"

"That's natural. I have good stuff here. China has been around for 5000 years. There are so many legends and stories. It's okay to say one or two to amuse His Highness. Besides, my original duty is to amuse His Highness." Guan Xin Pointing to his own head, he raised his neck, that was a pride.

"Since that's the case, why don't you tell me something first." Yuzhang really put down the book in his hand.

"Okay, it's just that it's a bit stuffy in this room. I'm afraid it will affect my mood for telling stories. Why don't we go outside and enjoy the wind and enjoy the scenery? Wouldn't it be a different experience?"

After all, it was to get her out.Yuzhang frowned and said nothing, she really wasn't in the mood to go for a walk in the garden, besides, she was really afraid of catching the wind and cold again, the feeling of powerlessness was simply too uncomfortable.But the two times he recovered so quickly was also thanks to Guan Xin's medicinal diet and care. Since she said she could go out, then trust her again?

"No harm to the body?" Yuzhang confirmed again.

"There are only advantages and no disadvantages." Guan Xin nodded his promise.

"Then it's up to you."

"Come on, warm heart, quickly put on shoes and change clothes for His Highness, bring a teapot and snacks, and tell you stories in the garden."

The master and the servant were fooled by Guan Xin because they left the room.As soon as he went out, a heat wave hit, Yuzhang frowned unhappily, Nuan Xin took out a fan and fanned it to the side, reducing the hot feeling in a timely manner, as the time outside became longer, he seemed to get used to it At this temperature, occasionally a gust of wind blows, but it feels a bit comfortable inside.

After the master and servant sat down in the garden, fruits and snacks were placed on the table, Guan Xin stood in the middle of the gazebo, posing in a posture that really looked like a storyteller. "Today, I will tell the two beauties a story that you have never heard before. It is called Journey to the West. It is said that there is a fairy mountain on the coast of the East China Sea. On the top of the mountain is a fairy stone that has existed since the beginning of Pangu. Exposure to the sun, absorbing the essence of the sun and the moon, as time goes by, wisdom gradually develops, and one day, the stone cracks, and a monkey pops out of it. Because it is produced from the stone, it is called a stone monkey. . . Bi Mawen, how dare you make a big fuss about the Peach Blossom Party, where are the heavenly soldiers and generals, quickly capture the monster monkey, predict what will happen next, and let's listen to the next chapter." Guan Xin clapped his hands, and today is considered over.

The master and the servant were listening enthusiastically, when suddenly Guan Xin stopped abruptly, making her heart tingle.Nuan Xin pursed her lips and looked at Yuzhang for help, Yuzhang also wanted to hear more, Guan Xin ignored the gazes of the master and servant, sat down, took a pear and took a bite, mouth full of sweetness , cool.Yuzhang bit his lip, seeing that Guan Xin's mouth was really dry and tired, so he didn't have the nerve to say anything else.He picked up the tea bowl silently and drank the first sip of tea. He was so engrossed in listening to it before that he forgot to drink tea.

"It's still early, sister Xinxin, let's talk about it for a while." Nuan Xin didn't hear enough, so she asked Guan Xin to say more.

"Yes, yes, let's talk a little bit more, did those heavenly soldiers and generals catch the Monkey King?" Nuan Yi came later, but she was fascinated by it, and helped out.

Yuzhang was reserved and didn't say anything, but when the two were talking, he glanced at Guan Xin, and that look was silent.Guan Xin was unmoved, and shook her finger, "Stop talking, I should go prepare dinner. If you want to continue listening to the story tomorrow, I hope there will be no missing one during the jogging time tomorrow morning." After finishing speaking, Guan Xin deliberately Glancing at Yuzhang, it was for her to hear these words.Yuzhang didn't get up early for a run for two consecutive days yesterday and today.

Being a cook all the time is not an option. When I return to Chang'an City, I will train these three cooks, and then I will make a recipe, write out all 21 meals a week, and then mark the recipe.When the time comes, there is no need to worry that she is busy and Yuzhang has no delicious food to eat.Dinner is very simple, a lotus root chicken porridge, steamed mandarin fish, and a plate of refreshing three shredded pickles, perfect!

Ever since Yuzhang fell ill for the first time, Guan Xin has always been by her side to serve her meals, and whenever Yuzhang is interested in a dish, Guan Xin can answer it in a timely manner.

"Lotus root shredded chicken porridge, nourishing qi and blood, steamed mandarin fish, supplementing the necessary protein, refreshing three shredded cucumber, white radish, carrot shreds, appetizing and relieve greasy. Please use it slowly, Your Highness." Guan Xin handed the chopsticks to Yu Zhang, he also took a pair of chopsticks, picked up a piece of fish, and carefully picked the thorns.Yuzhang never spoke when eating.During the dinner, there were only the sound of Yuzhang's soft chewing, and Guan Xin's chopsticks clashing from time to time.Xu was tired from reading in the afternoon, perhaps it was stimulated by the smell of the food, Guan Xin's stomach suddenly gurgled.This sudden sound was especially obvious in the quiet room, Guan Xin blushed a lot.

"Sit down and use it together." Yuzhang paused, with a smile in his eyes.During this period of time, for the sake of her body, Guan Xin was in charge of her life, and Guan Xin had the upper hand in the communication between the two of them. Whenever there was any disagreement, she was the first to compromise. It is rare to see her today. It's interesting that Guan Xin looks so embarrassed. Speaking of which, she is a princess, but she doesn't look like a princess in front of Guan Xin.

"No, no, no, how can I sit and eat with His Highness? It's not good for people to see, and I'm not very hungry. It's probably because it's too fragrant, so my stomach is upset. It's okay, it will be fine in a while. "Guan Xin declined. Although she really wanted to sit down and eat with her, she still had to do what she should. After all, she has no identity at all.

"It's okay, since we are friends, you can eat with me in the future." After Yuzhang finished speaking, he picked up the chopsticks and continued to eat. This action meant that the matter was settled, and she would not speak again if she did not accept rebuttals.

In the final analysis, Her Royal Highness is still soft-hearted, and finally treats her differently, which is a good sign.Guan Xin stopped being polite and served a bowl of porridge for herself. Fortunately, she prepared enough, otherwise she would really have missed this opportunity.But she is used to chatting while eating, so silent, so boring and embarrassing.Glancing at Yuzhang on the opposite side, everything has a beginning.As a result, the daughter-in-law nurturing plan was gradually launched.

He handed over the thorny fish he picked out, and tentatively said, "I have something I want to discuss with His Highness."

Yuzhang put down his chopsticks again, and looked up at Guan Xin.Guan Xin rolled her eyes in her heart, she didn't want you to stop your chopsticks, you eat yours, I say mine, without delaying your eating. "Your Highness, you don't have to stop chopsticks. I said, just listen to it, and treat it as a chat between friends."

"Food does not talk," Yu Zhang shook his head and vetoed, the princess's etiquette made it impossible for her to talk while eating.

Well. . .Guan Xin surrendered, "Then let's wait until His Highness finishes his meal, there is no rush anyway."

"En." Yuzhang picked up his chopsticks and continued eating.

Guan Xin admired Yuzhang's manners while eating, and he couldn't get enough of seeing it every day for the past few days.She really deserves to be a princess from the royal family, her demeanor is different, dignified and noble, even the frequency and times of chewing food are almost fixed.On the other hand, Guan Xin didn't gobble it up, it was not 01:30 faster than Yuzhang, every time Yuzhang didn't finish one bite, she finished two bites, and the third bite had already started.Guan Xin's feeling is that Yuzhang's demeanor is not unattractive, but it lacks the breath of life and is not down-to-earth.

On the surface, Yuzhang was as usual, but in fact, his heart was also full of ups and downs.She seldom dines with outsiders, especially at the same table.It is also rare to see how ordinary people eat. In the palace, she and her brothers and sisters around her follow the rules of eating without talking. Even the speed and frequency of chewing are taught by norms since childhood, and later married Her parents-in-law and son-in-law respect her, and they also eat according to the rules. As for those girlfriends, all of them are ladies, she has never seen someone who eats like Guan Xin. It is like marching to fight for time. Three or five mouthfuls were swallowed, and even the rice was eaten! ! !There was no etiquette at all, she regretted asking Guan Xin to sit down and eat together, but the words had already been spoken. . .

Regarding the matter of Guan Xin accompanying the princess to have dinner, at first Nuan Xin Nuan Yi was only surprised for a moment, and then accepted it naturally.In their cognition, Guan Xin is different from them, because she never calls herself a slave, and she always speaks as you and me when talking to her master. The two princesses never reprimand, and the master also said that Guan Xin is You are not a servant, isn't it normal to sit down and have a meal together?

On the evening of the second day, Guan Xin continued to accompany Yuzhang to eat, feeling really uncomfortable, swallowed the food in his mouth, and said, "We are leaving tomorrow, are you sure you are healthy?" "Sister, you are my own sister, let me talk, it's really frustrating, put aside your status as a princess, just treat us as ordinary people's family, after a day of hard work, the family can finally sit down and eat together, By the way, let's have a nice chat, let's get some breath of life, okay?"

"Impolite." Is this how people eat at home?Yuzhang expressed doubts.

"Those men drink and have fun, how can they eat and talk while chatting, why do we have to follow the rule of eating, talking, sleeping, and talking, besides, there are no outsiders around, it's just you and me, you don't mind, we Nevermind, who would know?"

Yuzhang still shook his head, expressing his disapproval.Etiquette is not for others to see, it is a person's minimum self-cultivation.

"Then let me put it another way, listen, you don't want to talk, you don't have to talk, but don't stop to eat, this is not a violation of your rule of not talking, how about it?" Guan Xin decided to take a roundabout tactic.

"Since you feel bored eating with Ben Gong, then..."

"Don't!" Why didn't you follow the routine, shouldn't you say that it's up to you, why do you want to drive her away, can you do it all over again, Guan Xin almost spit out a mouthful of old blood. "I am very happy to accompany you for dinner, but I think we can try to get along with the casual way of ordinary people, and it will also give you the opportunity to experience how ordinary people get along with their families."

"The girl is not from the dynasty, so how do you know how I get along with the common people?" Yuzhang smiled, this person is still not honest enough, he always feels that there is still the truth hidden from her, and about the way of knowing her name, She still has some reservations about Guan Xin's words.

"Under the world, common people are mostly the same. Before I came here, I was a common man. How can I not understand it? Although your royal family and nobles have noble status and wealth without worrying about food and clothing, but the relationship between relatives It’s really not as simple, cordial, and casual as the common people’s family. What I said may be a bit out of line, please don’t mind, Your Highness. If Your Highness doesn’t like to hear me say such straightforward things, I won’t say anything in the future. "

"Although it is more disciplined, it is also reasonable. The royal family is an example for the subjects of the world. Naturally, there are more rules, which are not as casual as the common people. But if this is the case, the girl should not talk about it in front of others in the future, lest disaster come out of your mouth. "Yuzhang didn't know that the family affection of the royal family was as thin as the wings of a cicada, and could be torn apart at the slightest touch. It was really a blessing for her to have a elder sister like a sister.

"I know, there are no outsiders here, just me and you, chatting, naturally there is something to say, I didn't take care of so much. Don't bother talking, the food will be cold in a while, this stewed tofu with peas and shrimps is often eaten as a supplement Calcium, protein, can enhance your resistance. This stewed beef brisket is strong and tonic. Try it. Also, can you stop calling me a girl, really, it’s so awkward, although my age is compared with yours She does look like an old girl, but don't always use these two words to remind me."

"I'm not..." Yuzhang felt that Guan Xin seemed to have misunderstood these two meanings.

"Just kidding, I know you didn't mean that, just teasing you, eat it quickly, it won't taste good when it gets cold, just call me by my name from now on." Guan Xin picked up a piece of beef for Yuzhang with spare chopsticks.

"Mmm..." Yuzhang didn't speak anymore, even if he acquiesced to Guan Xin's proposal.

Guan Xin was secretly happy, this is a good start, the revolution has not yet succeeded, she still has to work hard.After taking a few mouthfuls, another topic came up, "If you feel uncomfortable on the way back to Beijing tomorrow, please tell me in time, don't keep it secret, you are the one who suffers."

Yuzhang didn't speak to him, but just glanced at Guan Xin to show that he heard him.Guan Xin didn't take it seriously, continued to eat, took a few more mouthfuls, and added another sentence, "I drew a sketch for the decoration of the restaurant, and I haven't finished it, but the big frame has been drawn, and I'll show it to you and the fifth princess on the way tomorrow." , If I think something is inappropriate, I will modify it." What is life, is two people, a few dishes, you have a chopstick, I have a chopstick, chatting about family affairs, talking about daily necessities.She wanted Yuzhang to get used to living with her under her influence.

In this way, Guan Xin said, Yuzhang listened, and at most he would give her a look, and spend a meal in Guan Xin's chirping.When taking a walk after dinner, Yuzhang reflected on the meal just now, it seemed that it wasn't that bad, it was no longer quiet and the atmosphere was relaxed and casual, it really felt a little different.As expected, this Guan Xin couldn't be judged by common sense.