An Lingrong's Rebirth: I will not offend others unless they offend me

Chapter 446: Medicine for Nourishing the Body

"Mother is fine. She knew I had something important to do, so she urged me to leave as soon as possible."

"Now that I've seen Huan'er, my empty heart is finally filled."

Prince Guo pulled Zhen Huan to sit on the couch. Feeling the slight trembling of her fingertips, he felt even more pity for her.

"Huan'er, what have you been doing these past two days? Do you think of Yunli from time to time in your spare time?"

"Yunli, how could you...you...I have been finishing the veil these past two days."

Zhen Huan lowered her head shyly and handed him the carefully sewn red veil with flying dragons and phoenixes. Every stitch and thread on it contained her deep affection.

Ever since she accepted Yunli's friendship under Aunt Jinxi's persuasion, she began to embroider the veil with great joy.

Zhen Huan, who was over 10 years old, knew that this was the only chance in her life to wear a veil, so she embroidered it with extra care.

Prince Guo carefully looked at the pattern and stitching on the big red veil, his eyes full of tenderness.

"Huan'er's craftsmanship is becoming more and more exquisite. This auspicious dragon and phoenix embroidery is really appreciated!"

"I can't wait to see what a breathtaking sight it will be when this veil is placed on your head..."

The laughter of the two masters could be heard from the house from time to time. Cui Jinxi also smiled as she directed A Jin and Bai Zhi to decorate the new house, determined to make every corner filled with a festive atmosphere.

Two days passed in the blink of an eye, and at dusk, the top of Lingyun Peak was brightly lit.

The newlyweds, dressed in bright red robes, completed the solemn wedding ceremony under the auspices of Cui Jinxi and witnessed by Bai Zhi and A Jin.

Prince Guo carefully led the covered veil Zhen Huan to the bridal chamber, and the remaining three people did not have the courage to make trouble in the bridal chamber.

Cui Jinxi looked at the two people whose eyes were glued to the new house, and rarely smiled and joked.

"Baizhi, A-Jin, you will have a lot of fun when you each get married in the future."

"Today is a big day for the two masters. Don't just stand outside. Let's celebrate for the masters too."

At Cui Jinxi's urging, the two followed her into the kitchen.

Baizhi was busy placing the fragrant rabbit meat casserole on the small clay stove and preparing bowls and chopsticks for everyone.

She suggested with a smile, "Aunt Jinxi, I've heard that 'no feast is complete without wine.' On a nice day like today, why don't we have a few drinks?"

"Baizhi, have you been craving for alcohol for a long time?"

Cui Jinxi didn't mean to blame him.

When they first arrived at Ganlu Temple, they were maliciously targeted. That winter, they could only fall asleep shiveringly because of the wine and drinks that Baizhi bought by pawning her jewelry.

Later, we moved to the colder Lingyun Peak, and every winter night was inseparable from spicy drinks.

The nightly alcohol supply was not stopped until the weather warmed up.

Cui Jinxi thought of the time when she and Bai Zhi couldn't sleep because of the cold and almost hugged each other and cried, and she nodded indifferently.

"You know where the wine is, go get it yourself."

Even the master has to respect Aunt Jinxi, so A Jin naturally would not spoil the mood and say anything against it.

"Aunt, I'm going to find a wine cup."

He remembered that among the items he purchased was a set of wine utensils.

Cui Jinxi said as she stood up.

"No need to look for a wine cup. There's a shallow bowl in the kitchen. You can use that."

As soon as Baizhi entered the kitchen, she couldn't wait to open the wine jar and fill it for the three of them.

When A Jin found out that the two of them ate the dishes first, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Baizhi took in Ajin's performance. When she felt it was about time, she raised the small bowl.

"Today is a great day for both masters. Let us drink this cup together."

She drank the thin, turbid wine in one breath, then turned it over to show the two of them that not a drop of wine was left.

When A Jin saw Cui Jinxi also picked up the bowl, he endured the spicy feeling in his throat and drank the wine in one gulp.

Red candles flickered in the bridal chamber, while in the kitchen, the three people were already a little drunk.

Baizhi poked Ajin, who had slipped under the table, and brought the bowl to his mouth.

"The master is very happy today, let's do it quickly!"

Seeing that A Jin didn't move, she opened her chin and poured the liquid into his mouth.

After Bai Zhi finished filling A Jin's cup, she filled Cui Jinxi's cup again, mumbling to herself.

"Aunt Jinxi, it's freezing cold today. Drink a bowl of wine to warm yourself up."

Upon hearing this, Cui Jinxi closed her eyes and grabbed the edge of the wine jar in a daze, responding vaguely.

"Drink! Drink more!"

"Baizhi, you drink too!"

"I will definitely live up to my master's trust..."

Bai Zhi leaned over to try to hear what she was saying, but Cui Jinxi lay on the table and never got up again.

She resigned herself to her fate and dragged the two drunk men back to their respective residences, while she herself groped her way into the east room where Zhen Huan had lived.

Even though Zhen Huan asked to practice in Ganlu Temple, she was still the emperor's woman.

Now that the two of them have done something so unethical as to get married on the top of the mountain, Prince Guo will not allow the secret guards to go up the mountain.

This just made it convenient for Baizhi to do her job.

When the dazzling sunlight shone in through the gap in the window, Cui Jinxi sat up suddenly.

It’s already this late, why hasn’t Bai Zhi come to call for help yet?

Memories slowly returned, and Cui Jinxi discovered that her face had turned pale in an instant after she got drunk last night.

Did she say anything she shouldn't have said last night?

Cui Jinxi recalled carefully, but her memory remained on drinking glass after glass of wine.

When she found that Baizhi and Ajin's doors were still closed, she breathed a sigh of relief.

It would be better if they were all drunk. That way, even if they said something unintentionally, they would just treat it as drunken nonsense.

After Cui Jinxi simply washed herself with cool water, she hurried to the kitchen to boil water and prepare breakfast.

Looking at the mess of cups and plates on the table, Cui Jinxi swore in her heart that she would drink in moderation in the future and never get drunk again.

When Bai Zhi staggered over, Cui Jinxi had already restored the kitchen to its original state.

"Aunt Jinxi, I lost my temper yesterday. Please punish me."

"I'm also at fault for being drunk. Hurry and wash up. You'll have to help the master get up later."

The two of them had already drunk the hangover tea before Prince Guo opened the door to his bridal chamber.

Originally, the masters would not have discovered that he was drunk last night, but Ah Jin had a low alcohol tolerance and he fell asleep until noon.

When Zhen Huan learned that the two people around her were pulling A Jin to drink and celebrate, her face immediately darkened.

"You are all the people I trust the most. This is only the first time, and it won't happen again!"

"Master, this servant..."

Cui Jinxi and Bai Zhi were about to kneel down and apologize.

Prince Guo came in with a bowl of red date tea and advised gently.

"Huan'er, this is Ah Jin's fault. He can't drink much, so you can't blame anyone else."

"I made you a bowl of red date tea. Drink it while it's hot."

While Prince Guo was speaking, he did not forget to wink at Cui Jinxi and Bai Zhi, signaling them to leave quickly.

Seeing him like this, Zhen Huan didn't know what to say.

As soon as she took a sip of the warm red date tea, she realized something was wrong.

"Yunli, why does this red date tea smell like medicine?"

"Huan'er, you were exhausted last night. I added some herbs to replenish your blood and energy."

Prince Guo explained gently with a beaming face.

"This is a recipe I heard about while traveling. If it suits your taste, I'll make it for you later."

Zhen Huan, feeling sweet as honey in her heart, picked up the bowl and drank it all, then shook her head.

"Yunli, I have always been in good health and don't need any medicine."

The Zhen and Wen families were good friends, and when Zhen Huan was a child, she drank a lot of tonic medicine prescribed by Uncle Wen.

Seeing that she had finished drinking the red date tea, Prince Guo held her hand affectionately and said, "Okay, whatever you say."

Their eyes met at that moment, and they laughed at the same time.

"Huan'er, I still feel like I'm in a dream. Are you really my wife?"

Prince Guo stroked Zhen Huan's face with a smile, his eyes full of affection.

Zhen Huan's heart was beating fast. She had never expected that her repeated rejections would make Yun Li so anxious.

She gently placed her hand on the back of his hand and made a promise word by word.

"Yunli, Huan'er is your legitimate wife. She will be your wife only for the rest of her life."

Although the two did not say it explicitly, they tacitly avoided the title of "Fujin" in their hearts and only wanted to be called "husband and wife", enjoying the peaceful life on Lingyun Peak.

Zhen Huan knew very well that she was destined to never be able to stand by Yun Li's side openly in this life, but being the one and only wife in his heart was enough.

"Huan'er, I..."

Zhen Huan's white and tender fingers stopped Prince Guo from saying anything, and she made a soft suggestion.

"The mountains and forests have awakened in early summer. Why don't we go for a stroll?"

"Okay, everything is up to you."

Prince Guo felt unspeakable guilt towards Zhen Huan, so he obediently agreed.

When Cui Jinxi learned that the two masters wanted to go out for a trip, she quickly prepared a small basket and gave careful instructions.

"Baizhi, the master won't go too far, you stay with him and serve him."

"I'll stay at the top of the mountain to take care of Jin."

A Jin has shown no signs of waking up yet, and she can't leave Bai Zhi alone on the top of the mountain.

"Don't worry, Aunt Jinxi, I will take good care of you."

Baizhi added two prepared rabbits, a dagger, seasonings, a large piece of oilcloth and other necessities to the basket.

When I travel with my master, I often have meals in the mountains, and these are essential items.

Zhen Huan and Prince Guo chose a beautiful valley to stroll in. Bai Zhi tied the horse to a tree not far away and started to get busy.

As the fragrance of pine wood wafted away, green smoke rose in the valley.

While adding green pine branches to the fire, Baizhi tactfully faced the valley entrance so as not to disturb the time the two masters were spending together.

After about half an hour, the spring water began to bubble and the rabbit began to emit a meaty aroma.

"Huan'er, you must be tired after walking around for so long. Let's go get some hot tea."

Prince Guo carefully led Zhen Huan out.

"Okay, it's up to you."

Zhen Huan agreed with a smile.

Although Yunli had already taken her to appreciate the scenery of the mountains in all four seasons, this was their first trip after their marriage, which brought a different experience.

When they arrived, Bai Zhi had already arranged the roasted rabbit on the broad leaves.

"My two masters, please have your meal."

Zhen Huan nodded slightly and sat down next to the makeshift stove.

She skillfully placed the tea leaves she brought on the charcoal and slowly roasted them. After the tea leaves released their fragrance, she put them into the teapot.

Pour in boiling spring water, cover the lid, and a pot of tea is ready.

Prince Guo looked at Zhen Huan's smooth movements and felt something in his heart.

He picked up the jade flute at his waist, and the prelude to "The Phoenix Seeks the Phoenix" echoed in the valley.

Listening to this familiar music, Zhen Huan couldn't help but recall those difficult nights in the palace.

It was Yunli's flute music that accompanied her through the most difficult times.

Now when I hear this song again, all kinds of feelings come to my mind.

After the flute music ended, Zhen Huan handed him a cup of hot tea.

"Yunli, I'll use tea instead of wine to toast you!"

Prince Guo did not ask the reason, but took the teacup and put it to his nose to sniff.

"The tea has a lingering aroma and a long aftertaste. It's great tea!"

It tasted slightly bitter at first, but then turned sweet. This reminded him of his and Zhen Huan's situation, and a bitter taste rose in his mouth.

The day of separation is getting closer and closer, and it is still unknown when we can travel together again in the future.

"Yunli, Baizhi's cooking skills are excellent. She roasted the rabbit until it was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Come and try it."

Zhen Huan interrupted his distraction.

Prince Guo glanced at Bai Zhi who was standing not far away and asked softly.

"Huan'er, do you have any plans for Baizhi's future?"

It is not a good thing for Bai Zhi to be too loyal to Zhen Huan. His mother once hinted to him that he should find a way to keep her outside the palace.

By then, Zhen Huan will be isolated and helpless in the palace and can only rely on their people.

Zhen Huan felt a tightness in her heart when she heard this.

"Yunli, why do you ask that? But what did someone tell you?"

She looked at Prince Guo sitting opposite her without blinking, not wanting to miss any expression on his face.

Prince Guo chuckled to cover up his confusion, "Don't worry, Huan'er. I just thought about how Jin has been with me for many years but is still alone, and Bai Zhi is also alone, so I wanted to ask your thoughts."

"You and I are fortunate enough to be together forever, and I can't bear to see anyone around me alone."

Zhen Huan thought of the two completely different maids she brought from home, and her complicated eyes swept across Bai Zhi who was not far away, and an indescribable reluctance surged in her heart.

"You must be well aware of Baizhi's background. I can't make the decision for her. But Yunli, you mean well. I will ask her what she thinks in private."

Prince Guo was about to say "OK" when he heard a faint voice in his ears.

He frowned slightly, then whispered to Zhen Huan, "Huan'er, there's someone talking at the entrance of the valley. You stay here first. I'll go take a look and be back soon."

"Okay, go quickly and come back soon. I'll wait for you."

Zhen Huan pursed her lips slightly, a hint of bitterness flashing in her eyes.

Her past identity has always been a big trouble. Is she going to hide in the wilderness for the rest of her life and never see anyone?

When Prince Guo arrived at the valley entrance, he saw only the backs of two burly men carrying firewood leaving.