The new royal chef in the palace was very good at cooking. He made several special dishes that were spicy and fragrant, which suited Qin Xiaoxiao's taste very well. She couldn't stop eating, her face turned red from the spicy food, and she broke out in a hot sweat.

Jing Heng and Princess Huguo don't eat spicy food very much, so they stopped taking their chopsticks after tasting each dish. Seeing Qin Xiaoxiao eating so happily, they immediately rewarded the new imperial chef and asked him to cook a few dishes to suit her taste in the future.

dishes.

Zhao Jin, Jin Hong and his wife were secretly frightened. They felt that mother and son were too kind to their cousin, and they suspected that the Princess Protector had specially ordered the royal chef from the palace to suit her cousin's taste.

The couple guessed correctly, it was indeed the person Princess Protector wanted from Emperor Yuanhe.

Emperor Yuan He knew the tastes of mother and son very clearly, and he immediately knew who she wanted someone for. At that time, she said that her son was not used to seeing others, and he had spoiled his daughter-in-law to no end. He thought he was her daughter-in-law's biological child.

My son was picked up.

After the meal, Qin Xiaoxiao originally wanted to chat with the Princess Protector, but the Princess Protector asked her to settle down with Zhao Jinjin and his wife, go back to the room to rest early, and come back to accompany her after she regained her energy.

Qin Xiaoxiao was really tired after riding in the carriage for a day, so he was not polite to her, and left with Jingheng and Zhao Jinjin.

"Cousin, cousin, this is the closest place to where Brother Li and I live, so you can stay here first. It will be convenient for you to come to us if you need anything."

Qin Xiaoxiao settled the couple in a small guest house closest to Anyi Courtyard, and also called four maids to serve at their disposal.

Zhao Jinjin and Mr. Hong looked at the exquisite furnishings in the room and felt very grateful: "Xiaoxiao, brother-in-law, I really trouble you."

Qin Xiaoxiao shook her head and said with a smile: "They are all relatives, so there is nothing to worry about. Tomorrow I will send someone to Dr. Liu and Dr. Liao's house to ask them to come and treat you."

Zhao Jinjin and Hong had no objection at all and thanked Qin Xiaoxiao again.

Knowing that they were also tired, Qin Xiaoxiao didn't stay much longer. After exchanging a few words, she and Jingheng returned to Anyiyuan.

As soon as they entered the door, Dahuang and Mieme, who had recognized their territory, ran over to greet them excitedly. They seemed to be in good spirits and did not feel uncomfortable.

Qin Xiaoxiao rubbed their heads and saw that their bellies were bulging. He knew that they had eaten, and they had eaten a lot. He immediately felt relieved: "This will be your home from now on, so be obedient and don't mess around."

Do you know if you are running?"

"Woo~" Dahuang understood, and his tail wagged rapidly.

Meah was a bit more naive and didn't have any special reaction. He pushed his big head against his master's hand and raised his neck to let her tickle him.

Qin Xiaoxiao scratched it, then went to the room where they would sleep, and found that the room had been greatly changed. All the tables and chairs were gone, replaced by a newly made "bed" and a food trough. It was obviously her

It was changed during the half month I was away.

You don't need to ask to know that this was done by Jing Heng's people. It looks no different from the one at home, but it is incompatible with the Princess Protector's Mansion.

Rhubarb and Bieya obviously also like it very much. They jump back and forth on their "new bed" and lie down and roll around from time to time. In short, they are very happy.

Qin Xiaoxiao felt relieved and returned to the room with Jingheng.

After the wedding, the bright red decorations have been removed and replaced with fresh and elegant plain silver gauze. Now that the weather is getting warmer, this color looks more comfortable.

Soon the maids brought hot water and filled the large tub in the penthouse.

Qin Xiaoxiao didn't ask anyone to wait on her. She found some clean clothes and pants and walked in.

She was about to close the door when Jingheng squeezed in through the crack in the door and looked at her with burning eyes: "Wash together."

Qin Xiaoxiao glanced at the steaming tub and refused: "No, you are so big, we can't fit it in!"

Her whole body ached from the bumpy ride, and she just wanted to take a comfortable bath alone. What was the point of squeezing around with this guy? She had never done this before when the weather was cold.

Jing Heng couldn't tolerate her refusal and quickly took off his clothes: "I'll settle for now and order someone to make a big bathtub another day. If you can wait, make a hot spring pool so that it won't be crowded.

"

Qin Xiaoxiao firmly disagreed. She put down her underwear and pushed him hard: "Then let's wait until the big bathtub and hot spring pool are ready. You can go next door to take a bath now. I don't want to come with you anyway."

Jingheng closed the door with his backhand and let her push him against the door, with a slight smile on his face: "I read a few picture books during the half month you were away."

Qin Xiaoxiao was stunned for a moment, then realized that the album he was talking about meant that kind of album, and said angrily: "I don't even let you see it, but you still peek at it secretly!" After that, she couldn't help her curiosity and asked

: "Where did you read it? Where's the album?"

The smile on Jingheng's lips deepened, and the look in his eyes began to change: "I read it in the palace library. If you want to read it, I'll bring it back to you in two days."

Qin Xiaoxiao would never admit that she wanted to watch it, and said excitedly: "I don't want to watch it. Do you think everyone likes to watch those inappropriate things as much as you do!"

Jing Heng smiled half-heartedly: "Really? The first album I looked at was the one you brought back to look at."

Qin Xiaoxiao's face turned red and she said forcefully: "Who told you that you can't even consummate a marriage? If I don't watch us staring at each other in a competition, will you become a widow?"

Jing Heng couldn't stop laughing. He stretched out his hand to grab her and hold her close to his chest. He kissed the corner of her mouth amidst her dissatisfied glare: "That's why I went to the library to read a few more books because I was afraid that you would be dissatisfied."

Qin Xiaoxiao was shocked by his shameless words: "You have to blame me for co-writing? You were not like this before!"

Brother Li used to be so innocent, he would blush even if he held his little hand. How long ago it had been, he actually took the initiative to look at those inappropriate albums and even threw the blame on her head. This change was too scary!

Jingheng ignored her and stretched out his hands to peel off her clothes: "The water is getting cold."

Qin Xiaoxiao knew that he had made up his mind to take a bath together, and was too lazy to struggle anymore. He just asked angrily: "What does our taking a bath together have to do with you looking at the album?"

Jing Heng looked at her with deep eyes, his smile became more and more radiant: "You will know in a moment."

Qin Xiaoxiao felt hairy all over his body, feeling that he could not be kind tonight.

Her premonition was correct. When the two came out of the penthouse, the ground was full of water stains, and only a shallow bottom was left in the bathtub.

She was carried to the bed like a dehydrated salted fish, and finally knew what a mandarin duck bath was all about.

Jingheng had been in seclusion for half a month, and he refused to settle down in bed. He pestered her twice more, and it was a trick he had never done before. It made Qin Xiaoxiao cry for half the night, and she was on his body.

It left many traces.

Dahuang has returned to old age, and his ears are still good. When he heard his master's cry, he got up and ran to scratch the door.

Mingyue Jingque heard it and quickly took it away without disturbing the two people in the room.

Qin Xiaoxiao woke up from hunger. Seeing that the person who tormented her for the rest of the night last night was not there, she knew that he was on duty at the Ministry of Household Affairs.

The window curtains were all drawn up, and the room was dark. She didn't know what time it was, but she felt sore all over, more tired than climbing a mountain for a day.

After she finally put on her clothes and rolled up the window curtains, she realized that it was already bright outside. When she looked at the clepsydra in the corner, it was noon.

Qing Shu and others who were guarding the door heard the movement in the house and knocked gently: "Madam, the servant is waiting to come in and help you wash up."

Qin Xiaoxiao rubbed his back teeth, sat down in front of the dressing table, cheered up and said, "Come in."

She was so hungry that she was dizzy and had no strength left in her body, so she had no choice but to let Qingshu and the others come in to serve her.

Qingshu and others pushed the door open and came in. A strange smell hit their faces, making them blush. Fortunately, they were all well-trained and did not let the master notice any clues. They served her to groom in an orderly manner.

After cleaning her teeth and washing her face, Qin Xiaoxiao felt much clearer.

While Cicada was combing her hair, she suddenly remembered that she had asked the imperial doctor to come over to see Zhao Jinjin and his wife. She quickly told Qingshu: "Have someone take my name card to the residences of Imperial Physicians Liu and Liao to invite them.

Come to the house when you have free time."

During this period, the two imperial doctors should be on errands at the Imperial Hospital and would not be able to come over until they returned home in the afternoon. Of course, she could send the name card directly to the Imperial Hospital, but this would make a lot of noise and would inevitably attract people's attention.

"Madam, before the Lord went out in the morning, he ordered two imperial doctors to be invited, and they have already treated the young master and his wife," Qingshu replied.

Qin Xiaoxiao was startled. She didn't expect this guy to be so active. Could it be that he was afraid that he would have to settle accounts with him when he came back in the evening, so he was so diligent in taking care of things for himself?

The more she thought about it, the more she scolded him in her heart, and felt that the courtesy was very useful. She contradicted herself, but her mood gradually improved.

Knowing that Princess Huguo and Zhao Jinjin had already had lunch, she did not go there and had a full meal in Anyiyuan. After playing with Dahuang and Bieya for a while, she got up and went to the small guest house without letting her go.

The maids followed.

Zhao Jinjin and Hong were in a daze in the room. Their expressions were not good. Seeing Qin Xiaoxiao coming over, they quickly restored their smiles and stood up to welcome her into the room. They were not surprised that she had just come here at this time.

feel strange.

After a few words of greeting, Qin Xiaoxiao said with concern: "Cousin, cousin, I heard from the maid that two imperial doctors have been here. I don't know what they said."

The couple looked gloomy. After looking at each other, Zhao Jinjin smiled bitterly and said, "Xiaoxiao, it turns out the problem is with me. The imperial doctor prescribed a medicine and asked me to take it for three months."

If there is an effect after three months, he will need to change the side medicine and continue taking it for another three months. If the treatment goes well, it will be possible for him and Hong to conceive a child after one year.

Qin Xiaoxiao was not surprised when she heard this answer. It was not convenient for her to ask what the problem was, so she consoled her: "Since the two imperial doctors are willing to prescribe medicine, it means that the problem is not too serious. As long as my cousin follows the doctor's instructions and takes the medicine well,

, it will definitely get better.”

Zhao Jinjin felt very unsure. After hearing these words, he unexpectedly gained a little more confidence: "Well, I will definitely listen to the doctor and take good care of myself. Otherwise, I will be sorry for your and my cousin-in-law's willingness to help."

Qin Xiaoxiao glanced at Mr. Hong and shook her head: "My cousin just needs to treat my cousin well. My cousin has endured too much in the past few years."

Zhao Jinjin's eyes turned red and he held his wife's hand tightly: "Yes, it's my fault. I was such a jerk before and couldn't understand your cousin-in-law."

Ms. Hong felt very uncomfortable when she recalled the injustice she had suffered in the past two years, but she still said: "Let the past be in the past. The most important thing now is to take good care of your body."

Zhao Jinjin hugged her hand and cried "Wow": "Daughter-in-law, if, if I can't get better and can't let you have children, you, will you abandon me?"

Qin Xiaoxiao didn't expect him to cry, and she cried like a child. She was stunned for a moment and didn't know how to react.

"No, if you can't get better, we will adopt a child." It was also the first time that Hong saw her husband cry. After being stunned, she patiently comforted him.

"Really, really?" Zhao Jinjin looked at her blankly, fearing that she was trying to comfort him. Until this moment, he fully understood his wife's panic after being deemed infertile.

Just like he is now, he is very afraid that his wife will leave him.

"Really, I won't lie to you." Hong patted his hand gently, her expression gentle and solemn.

Zhao Jinjin believed it, and an unprecedented emotion hit his heart. He secretly vowed that as long as her daughter-in-law never left her, he would treat her well for the rest of his life and never let her be wronged again.
To be continued...