PDLP Chapter 105 No Worry, No Fear
Chapter 105 No Worry, No Fear
When An Lingrong woke up, she habitually called out, "Cai Xing, I want to drink some water."
A moment later, the bed curtains were drawn back, revealing a smiling Zhen Huan holding a teacup. An Lingrong quickly sat up and asked in surprise, "Why are you here, Sister Zhen?"
Zhen Huan sighed in mock sadness, "Alas, I heard someone was sick, so I couldn't sit still. I came here eagerly to visit, but no one paid any attention to me. I ended up sitting there for such a long time."
An Lingrong quickly threw the blame away, "Don't be angry, sister, it's all Caixing's fault for not waking me up!"
Cai Xing was dizzy from being hit by the pot, and complained in her heart, the first time it was the Queen who didn't allow the young lady to be woken up, the second time it was Concubine Wan who didn't allow the young lady to be woken up, how come I became the scapegoat?
"Alright, alright, how can you blame Caixing? It's obviously you who wanted Rong'er to sleep a little longer. Besides, how could I ask you to sit there doing nothing? Didn't I play chess with you for such a long time?" Shen Meizhuang said with a smile, "Rong'er, hurry up and get dressed. We're waiting for you to have breakfast. Even if I'm not hungry, this one is already hungry!"
While eating breakfast, the three of them talked about today's greetings.
An Lingrong was deeply moved after hearing this. "Sister, you don't have to be like this. I can handle the Xia family."
"Of course I know you can handle it, but if I don't give her a warning, she will become even more unscrupulous. It's better to make her cautious!" Shen Meizhuang picked up a shrimp that she loved.
Zhen Huan casually asked, "Rong'er, have you read the Yan Yuan chapter of the Analects?"
"No!" She had only read the most commonly used sentences in the Analects, and she really didn't know about the Yan Yuan chapter.
Zhen Huan: “…”
Shen Meizhuang chuckled secretly, "You don't even speak your mind directly, you insist on testing my knowledge."
An Lingrong looked puzzled.
Shen Meizhuang continued, "Sima Niu asked about the gentleman. Confucius said, 'A gentleman has no worries or fears.' 'No worries or fears, is that what it means to be a gentleman?' Confucius said, 'If one examines oneself and finds no guilt, then what is there to worry about or fear?' Is that what Huan'er is about to say?"
Zhen Huan nodded.
"What do you mean?"
Zhen Huan replied, "Sima Niu was worried about his brother's rebellion and was afraid that it would bring him harm. Confucius believed that it had nothing to do with him and that there was no need to worry or fear. Confucius's implication was that one should not bear the burden of others' misdeeds. Since one has no ill intentions, one has a clear conscience and no need to worry. This is what a gentleman does."
An Lingrong nodded thoughtfully. Zhen Huan wanted to say that everything Xia Dongchun did was her own fault and told her not to feel any psychological burden.
Zhen Huan knew that she was smart and insightful, so she just said what she wanted to say and didn't need to say more.
After finishing breakfast, An Lingrong prepared to make a U-shaped pregnancy pillow.
A smooth and soft material was taken out and cut into an ingot-shaped abdominal pillow and a waist pillow according to the size of Shen Meizhuang's belly. The pillow was connected with a pillow. The middle was concave and the two sides were protruding. The protruding sides could fix the pregnant woman's waist. Goose feathers were stuffed inside, making it fluffy and soft.
In just one hour, a pillow for pregnant women was made. Shen Meizhuang tried it out while lying on the bed. It really could support the waist and abdomen, relax the limbs, and reduce the stretching of the waist muscles.
That night, Shen Meizhuang slept soundly for the first time in her life.
A few days later, heavy snow fell. The Yonghe Palace was warm with a stove burning. Shen Meizhuang and An Lingrong became interested and sat at the door to enjoy the snow, holding a hot water bottle and hugging a thick sable fur coat.
Yongzheng took Zhen Huan around the screen wall of Yonghe Palace and saw the two of them looking relaxed and contented. "You two seem to be in good spirits!"
The two of them quickly stood up and wanted to salute.
"No need to be so polite!" Yongzheng helped Shen Meizhuang into the hall and asked, "How have you been these past few days?"
"I feel fine, but the fetal movements are becoming more frequent!" Shen Meizhuang smiled and touched her belly.
Yongzheng was also very happy. "He is so naughty and active. He will definitely become a strong prince in the future."
Shen Meizhuang scolded: "The emperor only likes the prince, isn't the princess good enough?"
"If she is a princess, she will definitely look like you, which is great!" Yongzheng really enjoyed Shen Meizhuang's occasional coquettish behavior.
Zhen Huan and An Lingrong were so embarrassed that they were almost trying to squeeze out a three-bedroom apartment.
Only then did Yongzheng notice An Lingrong, "Aren't you still not well? How dare you get caught in the wind? If you catch a cold, your condition will get worse!" Although he was blaming her, his tone was very gentle.
"My sister was in a good mood and invited me to enjoy the snow. I dared not refuse." An Lingrong was already very calm in passing the buck.
Caiyue, Caixing, Su Ye and others in the hall were stunned. It was as if they were still seeing the scene two quarters of an hour ago when Lady Wen begged and acted like a spoiled child, insisting on dragging Concubine Hui to enjoy the snow!
Shen Meizhuang was also shocked. How could there be such a shameless person in the world!
"Suddenly, a spring breeze came, and thousands of pear trees blossomed. Sister Mei is in such a good mood!" Of course, Zhen Huan knew that it was An Lingrong's idea to appreciate the snow, but she also wanted to tease Shen Meiyu.
"Yes, yes, I was bored during my pregnancy, so I invited Rong'er to enjoy the snow with me." After Shen Meizhuang finished speaking, she glared at An Lingrong fiercely.
An Lingrong seemed unaware and continued to stand there with a smile on her face.
Yongzheng knew that Shen Meizhuang would not be so unbecoming, so he did not expose them. He just smiled and watched the three of them flirting with each other.
Shen Meizhuang didn't want to continue this topic. She glanced at the clock and said, "Your Majesty hasn't eaten yet, has he? The Imperial Household Department sent over a lot of fresh Chinese cabbage today, which is rare in winter. Would Your Majesty be willing to try some?"
"Okay, you two can come together!" Yongzheng nodded.
"The minister and concubine follow the order."
The small kitchen took quick action, and the imperial kitchen, upon hearing the news, also sent a lot of precious ingredients.
Shen Meizhuang played chess with the emperor, and An Lingrong and Zhen Huan had nothing to do, so they got together to study the moves.