The sky gradually darkened.
Xu Da returned to the Duke of Wei Manor.
After returning to the residence, he heard the news that Lan Shenxing was here, so he called Xu Huizu to the study.
"Why is he here?"
Xu Da asked.
Xu Huizu knew that the 'he' was referring to Lan Shenxing, so he answered,""I was looking for you, but after I told him that you weren't around, he pulled me to the side and said a few words before leaving.”
"What did they say?"
"He said that if nothing unexpected happens, I will be engaged.”
Xu Da was startled when he heard this, but he felt much more at ease.
Lan Shenxing was very pleased to see this.
"Father, it can't really be an engagement, right?”
When Xu Huizu saw Xu Da's appearance, he knew that it was most likely true.
Xu Da nodded." He's right. He wants you to get engaged to Princess Zhu Ying Rao of the Ning Kingdom."”
"Zhu Ying Rao?"
"Your Majesty, are you worried about our Xu family?" Xu Huizu frowned slightly and said.”
Although he was only thirteen years old, he had read a lot of military books. Under Xu Da's influence, his mind was no different from an adult's.
"It's not up to us to be at ease. The higher-ups have to nod their heads.”
Xu Da stood up. He was one of the few people who understood Zhu Yuanzhang the most.
At this moment, his expression was serious and his tone was rather helpless. He said,"The marriage has been agreed upon. Huizu, don't blame Father.”
"I understand."
Xu Huizu stood up and bowed.
He understood that it was for the Xu family and for Zhu Yuanzhang's peace of mind.
He had to agree to this.
"What do you think of Lan Shenxing?" Xu Da asked.”
"That guy is not bad. Other than being full of evil ideas, he is also not lacking in courage.”
Xu Huizu pondered for a while and continued to comment,""However, this guy is too cautious. He's clearly good at horsemanship and archery, but when the King of Yan asked him to go hunting last time, he was afraid of accidentally injuring himself and refused to go no matter what.”
"How's your relationship with him?" Xu Da asked.”
"It's…average."
Xu Huizu's answer did not have much confidence.
"Their relationship is just average, yet they kowtowed and drank blood wine?”
Xu Da stared at him.
“……”
Xu Huizu looked embarrassed.
It seemed that his father knew everything.
"Don't get too close to him in the future."
Xu Da stood up and patted Xu Huizu's shoulder.""For the Xu family, for him and your sister, you have to do this.”
"I understand."
Xu Huizu nodded.
……
In the Eastern Palace.
Lan Shenxing came to visit Zhu Xiongying and happened to bump into Madam Lu, who was here to deliver tonics to Madam Chang.
Originally.
Concubine Lu and Concubine Chang were chatting happily, but when Lan Shenxing came in, Concubine Lu was obviously flustered.
"Uncle."
Zhu Xiongying ran towards Lan Shenxing, who hugged him and sat on the wooden chair.
Madam Chang guessed that Lan Shenxing had something to say to her, so she sent Madam Lu away because she was tired.
Lan Shenxing carried Zhu Xiongying and walked to the tonic beside him. He said softly,"Sis, I've been seeing her bring you supplements recently. How many times has it been this month?”
"Three times," said Madam Chang truthfully."Why?”
Lan Shenxing narrowed his eyes.
It was only the middle of the month, and it had already been three times.
"Sis, although tonics are good, don't eat too much. I keep feeling that she has other thoughts and ideas.”
"What are you talking about?"
Madam Chang rolled her eyes at Lan Shenxing and said,"They did it for my own good. After knowing that I was pregnant, they specially asked someone to transport them over from hundreds of miles away. I've also asked the imperial physician. These things are indeed beneficial to the fetus.”
"You are too kind. Which princess consort has a temper like yours?”
Lan Shenxing was a little speechless." Sis, you have to remember one thing. A kind person will be bullied!" This isn't an ordinary commoner's house, this is the royal family!”
Ever since Concubine Lu married into the family, Concubine Chang had never made things difficult for her. If it were any other family, they would have made things difficult for her.
"It's starting again."
Madam Chang smiled helplessly.
Lan Shenxing felt even more helpless.
He had said similar words to Madam Chang countless times, but Madam Chang did not take it to heart.
He could only say that…this woman was really big-hearted.
It wasn't a bad thing to have a big heart, but this was in the homes of ordinary people, in the royal family. Being big hearted…meant that one wouldn't live long.
"Alright, I'm leaving."
Before Lan Shenxing left, he took a bag of tonics and said,""Sis, I'll take a pack for Miao Yun.”
"Little brat…"
Madam Chang watched Lan Shenxing leave and shook her head with a smile.
Lan Shenxing left the Eastern Palace. He did not return to the Lan Residence, nor did he go to the Duke of Wei Residence. Instead, he came to Zhao Prison.
The current him was a thousand households.
Although he was not in the Brocade Guard, he still had people under him.
"Check if there's anything wrong with these things.”
Lan Shenxing threw the tonics he brought to a Jinyiwei.
Soon, the results were out.
There was nothing wrong with the thing. It was indeed beneficial to the fetus.
The imperial physician did not lie, and he did not dare to lie.
Lan Shenxing did not know medicine.
However, he still understood the simple medical principle of overflowing water.
Anything, especially good things, should be eaten less and in proportion. It was indeed beneficial.
However, if they ate too much, it would not be a good thing.
After all, this was ancient times.
Childbirth would be accompanied by many accidents. If one ate too many tonics, the fetus would be very big and it would be difficult for it to come out.
There was no such thing as a C-section at this time.
Once they encountered a difficult labor and massive bleeding, it would be almost impossible.
In history.
Madam Chang died when she gave birth to Zhu Yunhao, and everyone knew that Madam Chang had a natural birth when she gave birth to Zhu Xiongying.
For a woman who had given birth before, it was reasonable to say that there would not be a difficult labor.
However, she had indeed encountered it.
Therefore.
Lan Shenxing speculated that the problem was most likely…with these tonics.
When the Chang family was born, the world was still uncertain.
At that time, her life was hard, so she developed the habit of being thrifty and never extravagant.
As for tonics, they shouldn't be kept for too long.
Therefore, according to Madam Chang's mentality, she would not waste it. If she was not careful, she might even eat all these tonics.
However…
This was only Lan Shenxing's speculation.
"Sir, did something happen?"
The Embroidered Uniform Guard beside him asked.
"Do something for me."
Lan Shenxing glanced at him.
"Sir, please speak."
The Embroidered Uniform Guards bowed.
"Find a few women who are about to give birth. It's best if they have given birth before and are now pregnant. And then…"
Lan Shenxing looked at the tonics on the table and said,""Hurry up and buy me the exact same tonic as this. The more the better!”
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