in2ebook Chapter 265 Honeysuckle and Chrysanthemums
Chapter 265 Honeysuckle and Chrysanthemums
Chapter 265 Honeysuckle and Chrysanthemums
Canglan Jingyun and Canglan Jingcheng followed closely behind Tingxue and Yaoqin, leaving their original spot. Their steps were light and youthful, with Canglan Jingyun occasionally turning his head to whisper something to Canglan Jingcheng. Canglan Jingcheng, on the other hand, gazed ahead with bright eyes, full of anticipation, as if he could already see his prey.
As they walked away, Canglan Jingyao quickly walked up to her mother, bowed respectfully, and requested, "Mother, I also request to act alone."
Su Nuannuan nodded slightly to her daughter and softly instructed, "Go ahead, be careful." Having received permission, Canglan Jingyao excitedly ran to her master, Mu Ge. Mu Ge smiled and patted her head, and then the two of them, carrying bamboo baskets and bows and arrows, headed in the opposite direction from Canglan Jingcheng and the others. Along the way, Canglan Jingyao skipped and hopped, full of curiosity about their upcoming journey through the mountains, while Mu Ge walked with steady steps, constantly observing their surroundings.
Su Nuannuan watched quietly as the two groups of people gradually disappeared into the distance until they were out of sight. She sighed softly, turned her head and looked around, her gaze landing on a flat, clean rock not far away. She slowly walked towards the rock. Reaching the rock, she gracefully sat down, adjusting her posture to make herself more comfortable. She closed her eyes slightly, feeling the fresh air and the tranquility of the mountain forest, beginning to enjoy this rare moment of rest.
Zhi Xiang originally intended to leave with the Crown Prince and his entourage, but the Crown Prince worried that if everyone left with them, only Jinse and Granny Song would be left with their teacher. He feared that if they encountered any danger, their teacher, who didn't know martial arts, wouldn't be able to protect herself. Therefore, he told Su Nuannuan to leave Zhi Xiang behind to protect her.
Su Nuannuan couldn't persuade him otherwise, so she let Zhixiang stay.
Zhixiang, Jinse, and Granny Song stood to the side, watching their mistress find a clean rock to sit on. They all understood that their mistress didn't want to move any further and intended to wait quietly for the princes to return. They exchanged a knowing glance, then each found a suitable spot to stand, keeping a close watch on their surroundings and protecting Su Nuannuan's safety.
A gentle breeze swept through the forest and brushed against Su Nuannuan's cheek. She slowly opened her eyes, feeling the coolness of the breeze, and said contentedly, "It's so much cooler in the mountains."
In the gentle breeze, the leaves rustled in the forest, as if echoing Su Nuannuan's words and telling of the beauty of nature.
"Don't stand there, all of you. Quickly find a place to sit down and rest for a while." Su Nuannuan gently raised her eyes and greeted the three of them, her voice full of concern. "They won't be back for a while, so everyone should rest and not tire yourselves out."
Upon hearing this, Granny Song, Jinse, and Zhixiang exchanged glances, smiles unconsciously spreading across their faces. They knew their mistress was always considerate and thoughtful, always keeping the feelings of those around her in mind.
So the three of them found a clean spot next to Su Nuannuan and sat down quietly.
Even while sitting, Su Nuannuan's bright eyes were never idle. Like a curious little deer, she constantly looked around, her gaze sweeping over everything around her, as if trying to take in every detail of nature.
"Look, isn't that honeysuckle over there?" Suddenly, Su Nuannuan's eyes widened, and she excitedly pointed to a spot not far to the side, her voice full of surprise.
After saying that, Su Nuannuan quickly got up and walked briskly toward the location that looked like honeysuckle.
Seeing their mistress move, the three women, including Granny Song, dared not delay. Granny Song quickly stood up, straightened her slightly wrinkled clothes, and hurried after her. Jinse also got up and followed behind, muttering under her breath, "Her Majesty certainly wouldn't be mistaken; it might really be honeysuckle." Zhixiang, on the other hand, looked serious and followed closely behind Su Nuannuan, constantly watching the surroundings, fearing any danger.
"It really is honeysuckle." Upon closer inspection, Su Nuannuan carefully examined the honeysuckle before her, her eyes filled with joy.
She gently reached out and carefully touched the tender green leaves and pure white flowers, feeling their delicate softness. "These are wild honeysuckle, let's pick some to take home and make tea," Su Nuannuan said with a wave of her hand.
"If the princess knew she had missed this honeysuckle herb, she would be filled with regret, regretting why she didn't come this way." As she spoke, Jinse's hands continued to move, carefully placing the picked honeysuckle into a small cloth bag.
Upon hearing this, Zhixiang carefully placed the honeysuckle she had just picked into her small cloth bag, a gentle smile on her face, and said softly, "Perhaps the eldest princess has found something even better than honeysuckle. This mountain forest is vast; perhaps the eldest princess has found even more precious and rare treasures elsewhere."
After picking some honeysuckle, Su Nuannuan looked at her overflowing bamboo basket with delight. She began to stroll around the small area, her eyes curiously scanning the surroundings, wanting to see if there was anything else interesting. The mountain forest was filled with the fresh scent of grass and trees, and occasionally the clear chirping of birds could be heard, like a beautiful symphony played by nature.
Jinse had been keeping a close eye on Su Nuannuan's movements. When she saw her mistress unconsciously walking towards a particularly lush patch of grass, her expression instantly changed, her eyes filled with worry. She quickly warned, "Your Majesty, be careful of snakes. This grass is so thick; there might be poisonous snakes hiding there. It would be terrible if you were bitten." Her voice was urgent, and she quickened her pace involuntarily, wanting to pull Su Nuannuan back as soon as possible.
Hearing Jinse's reminder, Su Nuannuan did not stop. She simply turned her head slightly and replied calmly, "It's alright, I have realgar on me. Realgar is a good snake repellent. With it on, those snakes will naturally not dare to come near."
Suddenly, Su Nuannuan's gaze was drawn to a patch of small white chrysanthemums. The chrysanthemums swayed gently in the breeze, like a group of fairies in white dancing gracefully—a truly beautiful sight. Su Nuannuan's eyes lit up, and pointing at the chrysanthemums, she enthusiastically instructed, "These chrysanthemums are quite nice. Let's pick some, dry them, and make chrysanthemum pillows. Sleeping on a chrysanthemum pillow will not only clear away heat and improve eyesight, but it will also calm the mind and make sleep exceptionally sweet."
Upon hearing Su Nuannuan's instructions, Granny Song and the others immediately sprang into action. Each of them took out a small cloth bag and bent down to pick chrysanthemums. Their movements were very practiced, and in no time, the previously empty cloth bags were filled with pure white chrysanthemums.
Finally, they closed the cloth bag filled with chrysanthemums and carefully placed it, along with the cloth bag containing honeysuckle, into the bamboo basket. The herbs in the basket emitted a faint fragrance, as if a beautiful testament to their trip to the mountains.
Suddenly, Jinse, who had been looking quite relaxed, seemed to sense some danger. She tensed up instantly, her expression became extremely solemn, and she stared straight into the distance, as if some great crisis was hidden there.