Yi Xin as a concubine

Chapter 158 Practice, Drunk

Time flows like water waves, burying many unknowns and revealing many truths. In the torrent of time, we are like dust, small and humble. However, it is also us, the insignificant human beings, who use our hands to move mountains and welcome the rays of daylight.

With the entry of several generals guarding the border, the city became bustling both inside and outside. Many farms outside the city were requisitioned free of charge, and many strong soldiers moved in. The owners of the farms were naturally angry but dared not say anything, and left in disgrace with their servants.

Of course, those that were requisitioned were all farms with no background or not very strong background. Xin Baoer's farm was still some distance away from the outskirts of Beijing. Several groups of people had their eyes on the nearest farm with a greenhouse, but when the steward of the farm showed the sign of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, they all left reluctantly.

This was also the reason why Xin Baoer let Wangchuan take the risk of being exposed and get involved in the palace.

This farm is neither too big nor too small, and there are eight greenhouses of the same size. Two of them are used exclusively for the imperial palace, two for the homes of dignitaries, one for a dozen wealthy businessmen in the city, and the last three for their own restaurants, hot pot restaurants, and the Xin family and their own family.

After the New Year, the weather is getting warmer, and the vegetables in the greenhouse may be sold out soon. However, Xin Baoer already has other plans. She can start planting as soon as the things her father helped her find arrive.

On the fourteenth day of the first lunar month, people who came to Beijing to participate in the Lantern Festival gradually entered the city, which meant that the advance team sent by Xin Baoer to other countries was about to set off.

Sure enough, that evening, Steward Lin, accompanied by Ling Niang, brought twenty carefully selected people to the abandoned manor where construction had already begun and waited for Xin Baoer.

Xin Baoer arrived as promised, and smiled happily when she saw a group of people who were in good spirits and looked calm and capable.

"Seeing your state, I feel relieved. Please continue to maintain your current mentality. You will definitely move forward and ride the wind and waves."

"Thank you for your encouragement, master. We will complete the mission to the death." The uniform slogan made Xin Baoer feel a bit of passion.

He raised his soft little hand and pressed it down majestically. His expression became serious and he said solemnly, "What are you thinking about at this moment? Or what do you want to achieve in two years? To be a wealthy businessman, a parent who protects the well-being of the people, or a leader in a certain field?"

When everyone heard this, they showed longing and ambition on their faces. Xin Baoer took in everyone's expressions. She didn't think it was wrong to be ambitious, quite the opposite.

"Remember your ambitions at this moment. When you encounter difficulties and obstacles one day, think more about your original ambitions and goals. Perhaps this will help you get through them."

Everyone quickly restrained their expressions and responded in fear.

"Brothers, when you walk out of this door, you will be soldiers heading to the battlefield to expand the territory. General, I wish you all can get what you want. Leave your plan with me. We will calculate the results in two years. Those who have made contributions will be rewarded, and those who have made mistakes will be punished."

Xin Baoer said this, raising the thick stacks of papers in her hands.

"I won't look at this plan now. Everything will wait until you come back. My only request to you is: Don't forget your original intention, keep a positive mind, and don't have the will to die even if you are in a desperate situation. Come back alive! Do you understand?"

"Yes." The resonant voice broke the silence of the night sky, bringing with it heart-stirring emotion and courage.

"Okay, let's drink this glass. I wish you all a safe journey." Xin Baoer smiled with her eyes curved. She drank the wine in the bowl very generously, raised her hand, and the porcelain bowl fell to the ground, making a crisp cracking sound.

When everyone saw her finish drinking, they also raised their heads and drank the wine in their own bowls. Then they followed Xin Baoer's example and smashed the porcelain bowls with their hands.

Amid the sounds like the breaking of war drums, everyone picked up their bags and left in different directions. No one looked back. With an indomitable momentum, they left Shengjing overnight and embarked on their own journey.

Xin Baoer, who had been silent since she finished drinking, watched everyone leave blankly. Suddenly, she seemed to have lost her support and fell softly to the ground.

"master."

"Baoer."

Dong Xia and Chu Xingchen exclaimed at the same time. Dong Xia was close and hugged Xin Baoer before she fell to the ground. At this time, Chu Xingchen also rushed over.

"Leave Bao'er to me and lead the way."

Chu Xingchen took the little girl in and confirmed that she was just drunk. He secretly breathed a sigh of relief. At the same time, he was even more glad that he had finished his business and rushed over without stopping. Otherwise, Dongxia would be alone to take this little drunk back, and both the master and the servant would definitely suffer.

Xin Baoer was carried all the way back to the bedroom by Chu Xingchen, who carefully placed her on the warm kang.

"You go out first, and ask Lancao to get some hot water and serve us." Chu Xingchen ordered Dongxia who was standing aside.

Dongxia frowned, thought for a while, turned around and left quickly. Soon Lancao came in.

"Second Master, leave the girl to me. It's late, you should go and have some rest first!" Lancao and Chu Xingchen were much more familiar with each other and knew their master's attitude towards this male master. They didn't hide anything and put down the basin of water and went to find Xin Baoer's pajamas, intending to wipe the girl and put her on.

When Chu Xingchen saw the soft pajamas, he felt a little uncomfortable and turned around and walked out with a red face.

"I'll go wash up first and come back later."

After he said this, Lancao quickly wiped Xin Baoer's body, changed her into clean pajamas, covered her with a quilt, and left the room with the basin of water.

Dongxia, who had been standing at the door, saw this and reached out to stop Lancao and said, "Master, don't you need to keep watch here? I think the master is quite drunk."

"Oh, you stay here first. I'll go make some hangover soup. Second Master will be here soon. You don't have to stay here at night. It's safe with Second Master here."

Lancao gave a few hurried instructions and went into the kitchen, leaving Dongxia alone and disheveled. Did she really want to leave her master's safety to a man?

However, no one answered her. Only Chu Xingchen, who was covered in moisture, strode past her and walked into the bedroom.

Xin Baoer had lived two lives, but this was the first time she drank alcohol. The moment the alcohol entered her throat, she felt a burning sensation from her throat down. However, in front of her subordinates, she had no choice but to hold on. She held on until she was drowsy and only dared to show her drunkenness when she felt that everyone had left.

The drunk Xin Baoer was very well-behaved. She didn't make any noise or trouble. She quietly nestled in Chu Xingchen's arms all the way. She lay quietly on the kang. She cooperated with Lancao when he wiped her body and she reached out her hand softly when he changed her clothes.

It was not until Chu Xingchen fed her the hangover soup that the little girl showed a slightly different expression. Maybe the soup was too hot, the little girl's watery eyes instantly revealed grievance, and she stared pitifully at the man who fed her the soup.

Chu Xingchen was stared at like this by his beloved little girl, and his hand holding the soup spoon almost couldn't hold steady. However, seeing the little girl frowning from time to time and looking very uncomfortable, he felt distressed. He just hoped that this hangover soup would really work and make her feel better. So he continued to feed her with difficulty. Finally, most of the small bowl of soup went into Xin Baoer's stomach before it completely cooled down.

After waiting for a while, the little girl was dazed under the influence of alcohol, but did not seem to show any signs of vomiting. Chu Xingchen finally felt relieved.

He picked up the little girl and put her on the kang, then took off his coat and carefully lay down beside her. He put his arms around her sweet and soft body, sighed with contentment, and slowly closed his eyes.

Xin Baoer felt the warmth from the man and unconsciously leaned into his arms. Chu Xingchen closed his eyes, looked at her, and smiled silently.

As the night deepened, the two of them hugged each other quietly and slowly fell asleep.

The next day is the Lantern Festival. At night, there will be a lantern exhibition on the main street of the imperial city. All the noble families, merchants and wealthy families will order people to make lanterns long in advance, and they will even fight to snatch the best craftsmen, just to display the most novel and unique lanterns on this day.

In Xin Baoer's memory, the original owner seemed to have participated in it once, but she didn't like crowded and noisy environments, so she never participated again.

However, such excitement does not belong to Xin Baoer and her friends now. They are always forbidden to go out during such festivals to prevent them from causing chaos and taking the opportunity to escape.