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Duke Xian looked at the rib in the bowl in a daze for a while, while Shen Qi stared closely at its expression and actions. Seeing Duke Xiang put it into her mouth after being stunned for a moment, she secretly heaved a sigh of relief.

Prince Xian looked at her and secretly let out a breath of relief. In his heart, he felt helpless. Had he not shown himself clearly enough? Why was she so worried about his safety, carefully testing his limits? He hoped that staying in the courtyard for a few days would allow her to put down her guard in front of him!

How would he know Shen Qi's heart? If it was from the beginning, she would have already let go of Duke Tai, but what happened at wutong garden just now made her unable to believe that a person who didn't even care about your life could be relied on you.

She did not believe in the Prince, just like how she did not believe in her parents in her previous life. No matter how nice their words were, they could not hide the fact that they had abandoned her, that they had a family of their own, and that she had always been alone, unable to find her own home.

Whether it was in her previous life or her current life, she was very good at adjusting her emotions and expression, knew what kind of expression to make on any occasion, knew how to make herself better off, just like how she was now trying to please King Xian, just like how she was always happy and lively in front of her parents in her previous life, because that would bring her a better material life.

After the meal, Shen Qi felt physically and mentally exhausted. She had been busy these past few days with studying, and she had arrived here in the horse carriage. She had not felt the excitement before, but it was only when she had nothing to do did she feel the fatigue.

Noticing that Princess Hua-Yang was a bit tired, Prince Xian said softly, "Go and rest first. We'll only be back tomorrow. We'll have a good time tomorrow."

Hearing this, Shen Qi became happy, she was afraid that the king would say that he would leave tomorrow, then she would not be able to feel anything, furthermore she wanted to soak in a hot spring.

This way, he would have a good sleep today. Tomorrow, he would soak in a hot spring and visit the manor.

Therefore, Shen Qi did not hold back, she bowed to King Duanren and brought her servant back to recuperate.

The next day, Shen Qi got up with a fresh mind. After eating breakfast, she planned to walk around the manor, although Duke Xiang had left the capital, he still had to take care of official business, so he left to take care of official business. Coincidentally, Shen Qi did not want to disturb him.

She did not need anyone to lead the way, so she brought Zi Li and the others to wander around, casually asking about the matter of the Villa.

"Is that Mother Song on the Manor the prince's wet nurse?" Shen Qi walked to a place with no one around and asked softly.

Yes, I heard from the people in the manor that Mother Song's health is not good, and that she is recuperating in the manor, so the prince would come to visit her from time to time. She does not go out often, and only when the prince comes, will she personally cook a table of delicious food for him. Lian Qiong instead told what she heard to Shen Qi in a soft voice.

"Mn, knowing that this Mother Song's identity isn't simple, we should be a bit more polite when we meet her in the future. Who knows, your Royal Concubine's face might not even compare to this Mother Song's at all." Although Shen Qi said it self-deprecatingly, she also felt that it was the truth.

"This servant understands. Princess Consort, don't worry. We won't cause any trouble for her." Zi Li also nodded her head. This time, she brought the two of them along as soon as she came out, while left Bai Zhi and Zi Zhu to guard the manor.

Just tell them that you already know about it, and then it will be alright, but don't be too nervous, I think that Mother Song is also very kind, and we will not make things difficult for her even if we were to be polite to her. Shen Qi said with a smile.

He then asked, "How many hot springs are there?"

"There are three places. One of them is relatively large, not far behind the Mountain Mist Institution. The two smaller ones are in the northeast corner of the Mountain Mist Institution, and the distance between them isn't very far." Forsythia answered with a light tone.

Shen Qi knew that asking her this kind of question was definitely not wrong. It was just asking a bunch of questions, and they were able to ask all of them in detail even when they had just arrived.

"Let's go soak in the hot spring in the afternoon." Shen Qi said with a smile.

"Can I even get one?" Even the usually silent Zi Li looked at her with some anticipation.

Shen Qi smiled and nodded, "Of course, I have read about the effects of hot springs on your skin, so I want to give it a try."

"Really? "Esteemed wangfei, you have to do your best to get out of this mess." Forge heard this and became even happier, but she changed the topic and said: "Esteemed wangfei, your servant went to take a look. If you're closer, you would smell an unpleasant odor, would that really moisturize your skin?"

"Of course, those are the flavors of minerals. It's because of those minerals that they have the effect of cosmetics." Shen Qi did not go into details, if not she would need to explain for a long time, so she decided to bluff her.

After listening to Princess Qian Qian and Zi Li, they both nodded, seeming to understand a little, "Princess, you really know a lot, I don't know what kind of good stuff it is. Princess, you said it, it must be good." In the end, nodded in agreement.

Shen Qi smiled but didn't say anything, and continued to bring them around the Mountain Mist Institution. Actually, there wasn't much to look forward to at this time, other than a large group of phoenix tailed bamboo, they finally arrived at the phoenix tailed bamboo field.

"This bamboo looks really good, much better than the bamboo in our Xiang Zhu Yuan." In fact, it was very rare to see a servant like Shen Qi and the others. All the things she saw and recognized were merely things from the Xiang Zhu yard, so naturally, she had picked them up to be familiar with them.

"Xiang Zhu Yuan is just an ordinary bamboo, while here it is phoenix tailed bamboo. It's naturally different." Shen Qi also explained the differences between the two types of bamboo to them.

The phoenix tailed bamboo requires a higher temperature and humidity, it cannot withstand low temperatures, and the soil needs to be loose and fertile. Originally, the phoenix tailed bamboo should have grown in the south, but in fact, the temperature of the capital is not suitable for the phoenix tailed bamboo to grow in.

Shen Qi slowly said. Lian Qiong and Zi Li also listened seriously, and did not notice that there was an additional person.

"Princess has been to Jiangnan?" The voice that suddenly came out scared the three of them, they realised that it was the prince's voice which immediately saluted them, Duke Xian waved his hands, looking at Shen Qi, waiting for the answer.

Shen Qi shook his head, "No, I just read about it in the books." It was true that she had never been to Jiangnan in her current life, but she had lived there for a long time in her previous life. When the sweet fragrance of the osmanthus flowers was her favorite, even the toilet was filled with that smell.

In her previous life, she had gone to the West Lake to play after the new year. Lunar laurel grew everywhere, and the fragrance of the garden was forgotten. Even the bathroom smelled like that. At that time, she was drunk.

King Xian thought about it and agreed. "You're right, but this place really doesn't require that much effort." Then, he looked at Shen Qi, waiting for her to realize.

Shen Qi looked over there and understood. She smiled and nodded, "Indeed, there is no need to waste time."

Forge and Zi Li were confused by the two's riddle, why do you say that? Shen Qi knew that her maidservant was curious, so she explained, "The bamboo forest is beside the hot spring, and the temperature of the spring is high throughout the year, so there is no need to worry about the bamboo being frozen to death."

Forge and Zi Li both suddenly nodded their heads, feeling that the princess and princess were still as smart as ever.

However, what Shen Qi was curious about was why this place would plant such a piece of phoenix tailed bamboo. Before Shen Qi could even ask King Xian, Shen Qi explained, "Nanny is a southerner, so she really misses her hometown's phoenix tailed bamboo. That's why she planted such a piece here."

Shen Qi nodded, but in her heart she was once again sure that this wet nurse was more important than him, she could not afford to offend her, she definitely could not afford to offend her!

King Xian didn't know what she was thinking. He just thought it would be good to have an intelligent wangfei, so talking to her wouldn't be a problem.

"Didn't you want to soak in a hot spring? "Why didn't you go?" At this point in time, King Duanren was in a good mood to ask her about her plans.

"We'll go again in the afternoon." Shen Qi replied with a smile, then paid some attention to the Duke's situation, "Has the Prince finished his work?"

King Xian nodded. "Mm, do you want to go see more?" This King will accompany you. "

Therefore, Shen Qi nodded her head and pointed, "Let's go over there and take a look at the hot spring."

"Let's go." After Duke Xian finished speaking, he took the lead to walk away, with Shen Qi following closely behind. Of course, Forcefully and Zi Li followed along.

The nearest hot spring to the Mountain Mist Institution was indeed quite large. Although it was open air, it was not completely exposed. The surroundings were surrounded by high walls, making it a private space. One could smell the smell of sulfur the moment they walked in.

The hot spring was built around a smooth stone. Inside the hot spring, there were large rocks for the people who wanted to soak in the spring. The stone was ground flat and some of the rocks even had a groove dug out for them.

"This place is exclusive to This King. You can come over and try it. The other two places are for the wet nurse to heal her body. The other one can be used as she pleases." Seeing that Shen Qi was looking at him seriously, Duke Yuan spoke up.

Shen Qi nodded her head to show that she knew. She was surprised to find that the spring water in the surrounding area had already been reclaimed with patches of vegetables.

Seeing her surprise, Duke Xian explained, "It was cultivated by the Wu Bo. Nanny also needs these vegetables to recuperate during the winter, but the most they are sent to the Duke's Mansion."

Shen Qi was puzzled, just what disease was this wet nurse? King Xian had treated her so well that there was nothing to say.