After dismissing the servants, Zhang Gui sat in the courtyard and embroidered. Her embroidery was extremely fine, and as a member of a centuries-old aristocratic family, she had inherited many precious and secret techniques that were not passed on to outsiders. Although most of these techniques were related to painting, calligraphy, music, and chess, some belonged to the women's quarters. The Wu County Zhang family was particularly skilled in embroidery of flowers, birds, and landscapes. When this skill was mastered to a high level, it could bring things to life, and the embroidered flowers were so vivid that even butterflies fluttered around them.

  In two lifetimes as a human being, Zhang Yi was already an expert in embroidery.

  She didn't know if embroidery could sell for a good price in a place like Qi Zhou, but she still wanted to give it a try. If she could get some extra silver coins, that would be a nice bonus.

  The embroidery screen with wild chrysanthemums in hand, under the golden light of autumn sunshine, is radiant as if the sunlight inside would overflow. Now it's almost done, just some finishing touches are needed.

  When Langling Wang and Qi Gongzhu arrived, they saw such a picture: A slightly immature beauty sat quietly in the sunlight, embroidering. Her eyebrows were filled with tranquility and gentleness. In front of her embroidery stand, a large patch of golden wild chrysanthemum mixed with sunlight, occasionally two butterflies flew over, dancing around the embroidery stand.

  At this moment, the beauty is like jade, the sunshine is in full bloom, and even the wind is gentle, carrying eternal tranquility. It brings out four words in everyone's mind, "Time stands still."

  Ayu glanced at him a few times and immediately turned his head towards Prince Langling.

  The King of Lanling had a solemn expression, and it was impossible to discern any emotion from his face.

  At this moment, a sound of footsteps came from behind, and a maid walked over with a bowl of medicine. Seeing the King of Lanling, the maid hurriedly saluted and respectfully called out: "I've seen the Duke."

  The King of Lanling furrowed his brow and asked, "What is this?" Subconsciously, he didn't want to disturb the beautiful scenery in the courtyard, so he kept his voice very low.

  The maid replied respectfully: "It's the medicine to avoid childbirth, Zhang Ji just asked the housekeeper for it. The housekeeper had me bring it over." This medicine was something the housekeeper had heated up after hearing that the lord of their estate was returning home and then handed over. These words were also entrusted by the housekeeper.

  That manager followed Langling Wang's military expedition and deeply knew the strictness of his own king's family management. He didn't want to disobey Zhang Yi's orders, nor did he dare offend Langling Wang, so he came up with this tune.

  "As soon as the three words 'avoiding child medicine' came out, Autumn Princess nodded, and Ah Yu also looked at her with beautiful eyes. The noble lady Li Ying also had a hint of gentleness in her eyes when she looked at Zhang Qi."

  The King of Lanling pursed his lips tightly.

  He stared straight at Zhang Qi.

  Zhang Yi apparently did not notice that they had arrived, with an expression of tranquility. That raven hair and rosy cheeks, fair wrist and bright eyes, were so captivating, the whole person was bathed in sunlight. Like a radiant piece of cold jade...

  "Never mind!"

  In the disbelieving eyes of the three princesses, Prince Langling said seriously: "Tell Guan Shi, these things don't need to be prepared for Zhang Ji anymore."

  He was serious. It was unclear whether it was towards Ayu and the others, or that maid. He emphasized solemnly: "I'm not young anymore, I should have my own flesh and blood!"

  He's no longer young, yet he insists on having a child with a concubine? Isn't it just a matter of going back to arrange the marriage? After arranging the marriage and taking a wife, is there still a fear of not having children?

  The autumn princess looked at Ayou and felt that she had blocked a mouthful of air for her. She stared at the King of Lanling, thought for a moment, and said as gently as possible: "Xiaoguang, this eldest son has a say in this matter..." Although she knew he was also a prince and couldn't possibly not know the ins and outs of this, Autumn Princess still prepared to argue with him about the severity of the matter!

  The words had barely left his lips when Prince Langling turned around.

  He gave her a cold glance.

  This look, how impatient! Autumn Princess was startled, and Langling King had already said solemnly: "Xiaoyu is about to set off. You all rest for a while, Chang Gong will come out as soon as possible."

  Having said that, he took steps forward and walked away.

  Seeing him treat himself like that, Autumn Princess's breath was stuck in her chest and couldn't be let out. She raised an eyebrow, about to say something, when her sleeve was tugged. Autumn Princess looked down, it was Ah Yu, her eyes were filled with tears, pleadingly looking at herself.

  The autumn princess swallowed the words that were on the tip of her tongue.

  At this time, Zhang Gui heard the noise outside and had already put down her needlework. She walked over with a gentle swaying motion. To Langling Wang who was walking in big strides, she curtsied and called out cleverly: "Your Highness!" Then she turned to Autumn Princess and others and paid her respects.

  The autumn princess's mood was not pleasant, and she glared at Zhang Qi with a fierce gaze that seemed to shoot flames from her eyes. Meanwhile, Ah Yu's tearful expression only piqued Zhang Qi's curiosity even more.

  She wanted to look again when her arm hurt and she was already scooped up by Langling Wang.

  Feeling the pain, Zhang Gui hastily turned back. Facing Lang Ling Wang's gloomy face, she hastily smiled sweetly, and after dazzling a few people with her smile, she hugged his arm with both hands and called out in a lovely voice: "Chang Gong..."

  The voice was both gentle and scolding, enough to make one's bones melt.

  This shout came out, and Lanling King's face improved a bit, while the faces of Qiugong Princess and others on one side became even more unsightly.

  Zhang Qi wouldn't care about their faces, no matter what the future holds, Lang Ling Wang is now her master and her reliance, she can't afford to not get along with him, who else could she get along with? Besides, from her and San Nu's standpoint, even if she did nothing, they would still be enemies, useless enemies that trying to get along with wouldn't work.

  The King of Lanling turned his head to the side, looking at Zhang Qi's big eyes that were blinking like a small deer and gazing at him with a flattering expression. He let out a quiet sigh, stretched out both hands and hugged her around the waist, then walked towards the courtyard in this manner.

  Watching the two figures, the three women stood at the gate of the courtyard, for a moment neither advancing nor retreating. From Lanling King's words earlier that they should rest for a while, it was clear that he didn't want them to disturb the two!

  The autumn princess thought to this point, her face was already quite ugly. She glared at Ah Yu and scolded in a low voice: "Ah Yu, you are too easy to talk to. Look, the marriage has not been discussed yet, but we have already been cheated!" Suddenly she cursed again: "It's not like your legs are broken, why do you need someone to carry you every time?"

  Her voice was urgent and rapid, and as Autumn Princess's voice grew louder, Ah Yu hastily pulled her down, tears streaming down her face, saying: "It's just that the marriage has not been discussed yet, I...I shouldn't be speaking!"

  Qiu Gongzhu was taken aback: That's right, no one has discussed it with relatives. Ayu is about to take charge, but the master has no name. Moreover, considering Xiaoxuan's temperament, if he is rushed, he might not even marry Ayu!

  "Alright, I'll swallow this for now!" She glared at the two people in the courtyard and said viciously: "Anyway, she won't be able to jump around for much longer!"

  This wasn't just Li Ying, even A Yu nodded in agreement. The autumn princess, who had adjusted her mood, beckoned a few maids with a wave of her hand and the three women strolled around the flower garden outside under their lead.

  Dividing line that doesn't count money

  The King of Lanling put Zhang Gui on his waist. His big hands stroked her slender waist. He lowered his head, gazing at her beautiful eyebrows and eyes, and said in a warm voice: "From now on, you don't need to take the abortion medicine!"

  What?

  Zhang Qi's eyes widened in surprise.

  In response to her disbelieving and slightly annoyed expression, the King of Lanling turned his face away. He took a few deep breaths before turning back to her, lowering his voice to explain seriously: "I have a child. I will treat him well!"

  Zhang Qi's voice was a bit urgent, she clenched her fingers and muttered: "But what if I were to have a son? Your eldest son, how could he be born from me, this lowly concubine?"

  She thought of those legitimate wives. The various means of the main mothers in those famous families made her shudder involuntarily. With a pale face, Zhang Qi said stupidly: "How noble is the eldest son? Born by a mother like me, isn't it a slap in the face to your future wife's family? Even if it's the royal family... When you go out and have fun, there will be many people laughing at you. And how can you treat him well? A child is not enough just because he was born, with his identity, he will suffer from countless white eyes, encounter many open and secret attacks in this life."

  She was obviously really scared, her face turned white like paper when she said this, tears welled up in her eyes, and her body kept trembling...

  The King of Lanling lowered his eyebrows and eyes.

  Zhang Qi hastily lifted her head, looking at him and softly pleading: "Chang Gong, did you hear that? This kind of thing won't do, really won't do..." He could be reckless for a moment, but whether it was her or her child, they would have to spend their whole lives bearing the consequences of his recklessness!

  The King of Lanling was quietly watching her.

  She saw tears welling up in her eyes, her voice was panicked and disordered, and her face was pale. He asked in a low tone: "Were you like this before?"

  What?

  In response to the puzzled look on Zhang Qi's face, Lang Ling Wang asked in a low voice: "Did you always think so much about everything in the past? Are there many such examples in your family?"

  Although he was born in a humble family, he is the prince and his birth has been expected by many people. He never thought that there would be women who have such serious fears and worries about giving birth to their own children.

  Zhang Qi's small mouth opened and closed, finally nodding her head, softly saying: "Yes... I myself shouldn't exist in this world!"

  As soon as the sound fell, Langling Wang suddenly hugged her tightly.

  He hugged her and said in a low and serious tone: "Our children are different!" He stared at her and slowly said: "I'm not young anymore, it's time to have kids."

  Upon hearing this, Zhang Gui was furious. He wanted his son to be safe, but that son couldn't have been born to her, she wasn't worthy!

  Lowering his head, Langling Wang looked at Zhang Qi, who was so anxious that sweat was dripping from his forehead, and couldn't help but tighten his arms a bit more.

  He lowered his eyes and said slowly: "Then I'll put off the engagement for now!"

  What?

  In Zhang Qi's silly gaze, his deep eyes like the starry sky flashed a hint of gentleness, and his voice was as gentle as spring breeze, "I'll delay it for half a year before discussing marriage again."

  He lowered his head, and on her forehead, he imprinted a kiss. Seriously, he said: "Also, you don't have to be afraid... my wife, if I couldn't even tolerate you, why would I marry her? In the future, I will often go out to battle, no matter where, having you by my side is enough, marrying a wife is just for show at home."

  He liked to see the bright light flashing in Zhang Qi's eyes at this moment, so he kissed her again on the eye, and his voice was even more gentle with a hint of smile, "Qi, as soon as I return to the country, I will ask His Majesty for permission to marry, and when you have a formal status, you won't be so afraid."

  His eyes shone brightly, and his lips curled up in a smile.

  Zhang Qi also smiled and looked at him.

  From that day on, the king of Heihe and Yuwen Yue colluded to plot against him, it can be seen that within the borders of Qi, there were many people who did not want to see Langling Wang rise, even more so they did not hope he could form an alliance with a powerful in-law family... He was able to promise her to delay their engagement for half a year, already showing that he had put her in his heart. It's worth knowing, such a powerful in-law family, wasn't someone he could easily provoke. This one delay would be for half a year, it's unknown whether it will infuriate the other party or not.

  He has taken great risks for her!

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