The King of Lanling was busy with his affairs and after a brief moment of intimacy with Zhang Gui, he hastily left again.

  Recently, Zhang Gui has offended Yuwen siblings badly. Unconsciously, no noble in Zhou Di dared to invite her to a banquet. So the King of Lanling put her in the embassy and assigned black armor guards to protect her, while he himself went out with the King of Hejian and others to various occasions.

  Lanling King left, Zhang Gui had no heart to embroider, and was just staring blankly ahead in a daze.

  The King of Lanling wanted her to give birth to his child, he had taken a liking to her.

  But she didn't dare!

  She really doesn't dare! Also can't!

  Before she has at least sixty percent confidence in him and their future together, she cannot rashly give birth to a child and let herself change from being proactive to passive.

  She lowered her eyes and stroked the wild chrysanthemum in the embroidered scroll, saying softly: "If one day I am no longer a concubine, I will take my own life."

  In the Zhang Mansion of Jiankang, she learned not only the zither, chess, calligraphy and painting, but also a special skill that all the legitimate daughters of noble families must master: the art of inner chambers. This study is not taught openly, but rather through occasional pointers from experienced women while they are embroidering. Similarly, this study includes a technique called "avoiding concubines" - of course, here "avoiding concubines" refers to teaching legitimate daughters how to deal with their husbands' concubines once they become the official wife.

  Zhang Qi didn't have the qualifications to learn this, but she deliberately paid attention and secretly learned a thing or two.

  There is a technique that is quite simple and also causes less harm to the body, which can be used now.

  Thinking of this, Zhang Gui summoned a guard and handed him a letter. With his eyebrows lowered and a hint of shyness, he said: "Buy one according to the above."

  The guard lowered his head and glanced at him.

  On the silk book, there were only a few simple words: one hundred grains of yin dan.

  In today's world, the art of alchemy is prevalent, and at the same time, the art of bedroom skills is also popular. This "Pregnant Yin Dan" was refined by Ge Hong, the ancestor of Taoism, for the purpose of bedroom skills. It works by strengthening the yin energy in a woman's uterus to help the man who has intercourse with her to absorb yin and supplement yang.

  In other words, this elixir is beneficial to our own county king.

  The elixir refined by Ge Hong. All the big families and royal families have collections, it's not hard to buy even if you want to. The guard quickly put away the silk book and replied seriously: "Yes."

  He turned around and walked out.

  It didn't take long. The 100 pills of Yin Dan arrived in her hands. Zhang Qi took out one pill, mixed it with tea water and swallowed it. One pill was stuck to the navel, and the rest were stored away.

  This type of Yin Dan, like most Dan medicine, contains a small amount of mercury. Taking two pills of Yin Dan can effectively prevent pregnancy, but the harm to the body is mainly due to the disorder of the menstrual cycle, and long-term use can lead to poisoning.

  Although most mercury-containing Dan medicines can prevent pregnancy, this Shenyin Dan has a small toxicity to the body and another wonderful effect. Long-term application on the navel can make the body emit a fragrant gas... This is the main reason why Zhang's daughters have been using it for generations and passing it down orally.

  At night, Langling Wang returned. After taking a bath, he went back to the couch and held Zhang Qi in his arms as she fell asleep.

  After being tossed around by him, Zhang Qi opened her dazed eyes and mumbled, "Is Chang Gong back?" Due to the remaining sleepiness, she found it very difficult to open her eyes.

  The beauty's eyes were dazed, and that lazy color was enough to capture souls. The King of Lanling couldn't help but gently kiss her cheek and said in a low voice: "En, you're back. Sleep."

  "Oh." Zhang Qi murmured and obediently lay down on his chest, ready to fall asleep.

  The King of Lanling did not feel sleepy. He stroked her raven hair and said softly, "Ah Gui, in two more days, we will set off to return to Qi."

  Are you going back to China?

  Zhang Qi was startled and her sleepiness completely disappeared.

  Langling Wang lowered his head and looked at her, his fingers entwining her hair as he turned it around, saying: "Gao Xiaowan, also known as the King of Hejian, praises your beauty whenever he sees you... I'm afraid it will be even more so when we arrive in Qi."

  He feared Zhang Qi wouldn't understand, so he lowered his head and gently kissed her hair, saying solemnly: "He's always been like this... from childhood to adulthood, if I cared about something, he would definitely think of destroying it."

  As soon as the words fell, he felt Zhang Qi's body stiffen in his arms. He hastily hugged her tightly and whispered a promise: "Don't worry, even if His Majesty himself asks, I won't agree...His Majesty isn't that kind of person." He said in a deep voice: "Just remember, whatever that person says, you can't believe him. If I'm not around, don't leave with him under any circumstances."

  Zhang Qi hastily nodded and said softly: "I understand."

  "Sleep."

  "En, Zhang Gong is also sleeping."

  It was a simple sentence, but the soft and gentle tone of her voice made him imagine all sorts of things. As soon as she finished speaking, she clearly felt that he had hardened again beneath her.

  Zhang Qi remained still and silent.

  Langling Wang took a few deep breaths and sighed, "Ah Qie is too overbearing, if she continues to act like this every day, even an iron man would not be able to withstand it." Zhang Qie hastily said, "I'll sleep on that side."

  She didn't know that as soon as she moved, Lang Ling Wang's arms tightened even more. He closed his eyes and said, "I'll endure it a bit longer... you can sleep like this."

  Is it okay to just sleep on him like this?

  But these days, the two of them had always fallen asleep in this way, and Zhang Qi was used to it. She murmured a sound, obediently lying on his chest, and soon fell into a dreamland.

  The Prince of Lanling's breathing was rapid for a short while, and it took him half an hour to calm down. Another hour passed before he fell asleep.

  Two days passed in the blink of an eye.

  On this day, the day of the envoy's departure from Chang'an arrived. Just like in Jiankang, on this day, the girls of Chang'an, with tears in their eyes, called out the names of Langling Wang and Xiao Mo, seeing them off for a hundred miles.

  Zhang Gui was also the main guest at this farewell banquet. Countless young men drove their carriages or rode horses, closely following the carriage of the King of Lanling. Some young men kept asking him: "I heard that the Duke has a beautiful woman, why not let us see her?" "Today we part ways, and I'm afraid we won't meet again in this life, why must you be so strict?" "Let us take a look at the little girl of Zhang from Wu County."

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  As the convoy was about to leave the city gate, a young servant lifted his foot and gazed at the scene. After a while, he reluctantly turned back. Seeing that his own talented master was only looking down at his book, the servant couldn't help but pull on his sleeve and laugh: "Fifth Master, Fifth Master! They're all making a fuss to catch a glimpse of Langling Wang's concubine."

  He raised his head, and on his handsome face was a cold expression. "What's so good about that kind of woman?" As he spoke of women, he couldn't help but turn his head, his eyes filled with anticipation and joy as he gazed in the direction of the Yuwen estate, secretly thinking: The most beautiful woman under heaven. And certainly not more beautiful than my Ah Xing.

  This Wu Lang, named Su Wei, his family is a prominent clan in Jingzhao Wugong. His father, Su Chuo, was a famous minister of the Western Wei. As for himself, he had inherited the family's legacy from a young age and showed extraordinary talent and wisdom beyond his years. Due to frequent relocations, his marriage had been delayed until now. After arriving in Zhou territory, Su Wei had accomplished several things and revealed his exceptional abilities, causing many people in Zhou to want to form an alliance with him through marriage.

  That day, Yuwen Hu proposed to marry his own daughter to him. Su Chuo was unwilling at first, and Su Wei himself was a bit angry. Having been troubled by the family for many years, the two fathers and sons who had been drifting away from each other for many years had only one requirement: they didn't care whether the girl was from a noble or aristocratic family, nor did they care how much dowry she brought with her. The only thing that mattered was that the girl's character must be virtuous. Think about Yuwen Hu's behavior being arrogant and overbearing. His daughter's character might also have some problems.

  But somehow, Su Wei, who was originally resentful and dissatisfied, changed his mind after visiting the Yuwen Mansion. Not only did he nod in agreement, but he also showed great eagerness.

  He has always been single-minded. Whether reading or doing things, he doesn't do it if he doesn't want to, and once he does, he devotes himself wholeheartedly, without any distractions. Even if the heavens were to fall apart, he wouldn't change his original intention. Therefore, although people of his age in front of and behind him were all clamoring to take a look at Langling Wang's concubine, he held onto his book and walked home without hesitation. The little servant following behind him wailed repeatedly, but could only follow after him.

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  Crowds of young men and women saw them off with willow branches, sending them off for over a hundred miles. The young men didn't even have the chance to see the concubine of the Prince of Lanling. Amidst the whispers, they had no choice but to bid farewell and leave.

  The farewell procession left and merged with the team of envoys from Qi, Zhou and Chen, still a mighty throng.

  Zhang Qi remained hidden in the carriage.

  No matter how loudly people outside called out, Prince Langling did not loosen his grip, and she did not stick her head out.

  As the surroundings returned to calmness, Zhang Gui quietly lifted a corner of the carriage curtain and looked towards Chen's entourage driving ahead.

  Even with dozens of meters and so many people in between, she could still hear Ah Lu's joyful shouts. Zhang Qi herself was preoccupied with her own thoughts, but she especially liked Ah Lu's simple and cheerful nature. Just hearing her voice made her unable to help but smile.

  At this moment, Xiao Mo turned his head and saw Yingying smiling at him, and Zhang Gui who was delighted to see her.

  How long has it been since he last saw her smile like this?

  After Xiao Mo was silent for a while, he had no intention of continuing the conversation with the messenger. He casually said a few words and bid farewell to him before waiting there for Zhang Qi's carriage to arrive.

  As soon as her carriage passed by, he ordered the coachman to draw near.

  Before long, the two carriages were running side by side.

  Xiao Mo pulled the car curtain open and turned his head to look at Zhang Qi.

  The Langya Wang riding a horse on one side glanced in this direction and didn't stop him either.

  "A'qi." Xiao Moswen's voice came over.

  Zhang Qi raised her head.

  Four eyes met, Xiao Mo's lips curved into a smile as he said softly: "Ah Gui seems to have grown up some more." Not just growing up, but also becoming even more beautiful. Zhang Gui, now a woman, was rapidly transforming at a rate of several changes in just a few days, turning into an unparalleled beauty.

  Zhang Qi lowered her head and replied softly: "Xiao Lang is overpraising."

  "Just call me Amo then." This time, Xiao Mo seemed to have cleared up the gloom in his eyes, and his words and actions were full of vigor and spirit, no different from when he was on Chen land.

  Xiao Mo hinted that the carriage should get closer, he leaned in and said seriously: "A Qie, those several noble ladies of Qi, are they related to Gao Zhang Gong?"

  He gazed at her intently and said in a low voice, "What I said that day, you can consider it now... As we are both from noble families, we naturally know that those who want to be the mistress have countless ways to ruin you."

  When she heard his extremely serious and anxious words, Zhang Gui suddenly raised her head. She opened her mouth, but ultimately couldn't help saying: "Is Xiao Lang different? If Xiao Lang really got me, would he not get tired of me? If someone else asked Xiao Lang for me, and he agreed, his reputation would be completely ruined; if he didn't agree, his career path would be difficult. One or two days of difficulty is nothing, but after a long time, wouldn't Xiao Lang get tired of me, regret it, and hate me?"

  She lowered her eyes, softly and sincerely advising: "Xiao Lang, have you forgotten about Ah Kui? With Xiao Lang's talent and looks, whether in Zhou or Qi, you can marry an excellent, noble-born daughter from a powerful family."

  As she said this, she slowly and firmly pulled down the car curtain, isolating herself and him in two separate worlds.

  Just as Zhang Yi was about to turn around in the carriage, a low and mournful voice came from outside, seemingly filled with endless bitterness and boundless melancholy. "If I could forget, I would have forgotten long ago..." The emotions that arose were inexplicable, yet they pierced deep into his heart.

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