Reborn Princess

Shen Yanlan trotted to the river and watched the water flowing, making the clear sound of flowing water.

There are vast tracts of forest on the other side of the river.

"So beautiful." Shen Lilan sighed.

Zhou Cechen looked at her back, and an image of a little girl squatting by the river washing her face with a handful of water emerged in his mind, overlapping with the image of the person in front of him.

Zhou Cechen's Adam's apple rolled.

"Can Your Majesty do it?" Shen Lilan picked up a stone and threw it into the water, causing splashes.

Zhou Cechen curled his lips and smiled slightly. He also picked up a stone and threw it into the water, hitting eight stones in a row.

Shen Lilan's eyes lit up, "The prince is so powerful."

Zhou Cechen shook his head and said, "I used to kill time in the army."

Shen Lilan looked at Zhou Cechen: "Your Highness has been following the army in battles since he was sixteen."

Zhou Cechen's eyes were dark, but at this moment there was a hint of warmth.

"Yes."

"What kind of day was that?" Shen Lilan asked.

Zhou Cechen's mind flashed back to the scene of the past, holding a sword, riding a horse, and being as fierce as a tiger. The soldiers were inspecting the troops on the battlefield, and their heroic spirits soared to the sky. The bonfire was blazing, and the soldiers were drinking and talking happily, laughing about the war, and enjoying life.

"Happy and unrestrained." Zhou Cechen said.

Shen Lilan had also experienced such freedom and ease before, but those were only memories from his childhood.

Just like Zhou Cechen, from the moment he handed over all his military power and stepped into the court four years ago, he could only be a civil official.

"What about you?" Zhou Cechen looked at Shen Lilan.

"Are you happy in Mobei?"

Shen Lilan nodded.

"Naturally, it was joyful. Every day, all I had to do was watch them roast lamb legs after hunting and look at the sky and floating clouds on the endless plain."

"At dusk, it is a scene of solitary smoke rising from the desert and the setting sun over the long river."

"My father would take me on horseback and gallop across the grass, to meet the wind blowing towards us, and to chase the fireflies next to the oasis."

Seeing how excited Shen Xilan was describing it, Zhou Cechen's heart softened.

Compared to the prosperity of Yanjing City, she seemed to prefer the freedom without constraints.

"If you have a chance, take me to see it, okay?" Zhou Cechen whispered.

Shen Lilan nodded: "Of course."

Tang Song came over and said, "Your Majesty, everything has been prepared."

Zhou Cechen nodded, took Shen Lilan's hand and said, "Let's warm ourselves by the fire."

Shen Xuanlan sat by the fire and looked around. The guards gathered in groups of two or three and chatted.

This is not a dream.

……

When she woke up the next day, Shen Xilan felt a chill in her heart. She stretched out her hand and felt blood on it.

She covered her eyes with the back of her hand: "Why come at this time?"

Zhou Cechen waited outside for a long time but Shen Lilan didn't come out. He frowned and looked at the carriage.

When I pushed open the door and lifted the curtain, I met Shen Lilan's aggrieved eyes.

"What's wrong?" Zhou Cechen leaned over and asked.

Shen Lilan closed his eyes and finally gave up struggling: "Menstruation."

Zhou Cechen coughed twice after hearing Shen Lilan's words.

"I'll have someone make you a hand warmer to warm your stomach."

"Don't..." Shen Lilan looked at Zhou Cechen and said, "I need to change my dress."

Zhou Cechen finally reacted, "Okay, I'll let your personal maid serve you."

After Lu Nong and Bi Rui took care of Shen Li Lan, Shen Li Lan was helped out of the carriage.

When Shen Xilan saw Zhou Cechen, he felt a little stiff, but as Zhou Cechen handed him the hand warmer, the discomfort disappeared in an instant.

Zhou Cechen pulled Shen Xilan to sit down and brought her a bowl of soup.

"The conditions here are simple. We will set off immediately after breakfast and stay in the inn tonight."

Shen Lilan was about to take the bowl, but Zhou Cechen didn't let her.

"Tang, I'll feed you."

Zhou Cechen fed the soup into Shen Lilan's mouth spoonful by spoonful.

Shen Lilan felt a little embarrassed, and everyone lowered their heads consciously.

After getting on the carriage, Shen Xilan snuggled in Zhou Cechen's arms. She looked a little listless.

Zhou Cechen frowned. The person in his arms looked really bad.

"Will this... be better?" Zhou Cechen placed his hand on Shen Lilan's lower abdomen. This was something Zhou Cechen had just learned a few months ago.

Shen Lilan nodded.

Along the way, Zhou Cechen gently rubbed Shen Lilan's belly, and Shen Lilan's originally pale face gradually regained some color.

In the evening, the group finally arrived at the nearest inn. Zhou Cechen carried Shen Lilan into the room, carefully placed her on the bed, and asked the waiter to bring hot water.

After Shen Yanlan washed up and drank the medicine, he fell asleep in the room.

When she woke up again, it was the hour of Xu. Seeing that there was no one beside her, Shen Xilan stood up and wanted to look for someone.

At the door, she heard voices talking as soon as she opened it.

"My Lord, the person has not been found yet."

"Keep looking."

"Yes."

"Anything else?"

"Master Xiaoyan has recorded all the information of officials in Yangzhou. Please review it, Your Majesty."