Thinking of this, Xiao Min's eyes became colder and his tone became violent. "What on earth did you do?" Caibing Rongxue said these words tremblingly.
For a moment, Xiao Min even thought about whether he should simply let them never see the sun tomorrow. If he directly asked two secret guards to disguise themselves and imitate them, A Rui would not be discovered. Xiao Min's eyes became colder and colder, and he was about to say what he wanted to do about Cai Bing and Rong Xue.
His words were suddenly interrupted by Eunuch Fu Shuang who broke in, "Your Highness, Your Highness the Crown Princess is awake and is looking for you right now."
Xiao Min's eyes suddenly warmed up, no longer as cold as before, and his eyes swept across Caibing and Rongxue in front of him, "Go back and serve Her Highness the Crown Princess first. Do you all know what to do?"
At this moment, Lu Bingzhen was sitting on the bed in Jinghe Hall. Zhu Shi and Xue Cha were afraid that she would catch cold again and surrounded her with a light gauze quilt. When Xiao Min walked into Jinghe Hall, he heard Ah Rui ask softly, "Where is Qingyan?" There was still a hint of panting after a high fever in his tone.
His heart tightened, and uncontrollable pity welled up in Xiao Min's heart. He said warmly, "Ah Rui, I'm alone here." Lu Bingzhen couldn't hide the fatigue in his eyes, and he looked up at Xiao Min with mixed emotions in his eyes.
"Ahem, you all should go down first." This was said to the maids serving on both sides, but in a moment, the maids receded like the tide. Xiao Min took the medicine handed over by Xue Cha and said to Lu Bingzhen in a coaxing tone, "A Rui, be good, drink the medicine first."
Lu Bingzhen turned his head and showed strong resistance. Xiao Min's eyes darkened, but he still suppressed the violent and gentle voice in his heart and persuaded, "A Rui, what you want to say will be discussed later. I don't care at this moment. Drink the medicine first."
With his pale and fragile face raised, Lu Bingzhen looked at Xiao Min in front of him steadily, "Qingyan, what am I to you? Am I a medium to unite with the Fan Yang Lu family? Or am I someone who can be pampered at will, but not The beloved concubine who has done anything that violates the rules?"
Perhaps because of anger, Lu Bingzhen's eyes were shining at this moment. Xiao Min thought inappropriately, A Rui like this is really hard to like or not. After listening to Cai Bing and Rong Xue tonight, Xiao Min had an insight into A Rui's thoughts and understood why A Rui fell violently and suddenly fell ill.
The swans soaring freely in the sky cannot tolerate the life of a sparrow in a cage, even if the cage is noble, gorgeous and powerful.
"A Rui, I know what you want to do. However, the current situation in the former harem is changing and turbulent. It is not a suitable time for you to enter the situation. Just wait and wait for Gu to handle the thorns above the power. Pulling it out will naturally give you the right to participate in and discuss politics.
Gu has long said that if Wang Jian can promise you, Gu can do the same. Gu Ye believes that you are smart enough and calm enough to not be swayed by power and to be able to control your power to do more of what you want to do. "
By accident, Lu Bingzhen said suddenly as if he was feeling something, "Qingyan, why do you care so much about your cousin Wang's promise? To me, he is just a cousin from an acquaintance who I have only met a few times."
After saying this, Lu Bingzhen clearly felt that although the expression on Xiao Min's face did not change, his eyes softened significantly. Then, Lu Bingzhen heard Xiao Min cough twice, "Ahem, A Rui, it's time for you to drink the medicine. If you don't drink it, the medicine will get cold."
After Lu Bingzhen pinched his nose and drank a bowl of bitter and astringent soup, Xiao Min left Jinghe Hall almost in despair. Before leaving, Xiao Min heard Lu Bingzhen pleading for Cai Bing and Rong Xue.
"Qingyan, my illness is not caused by Cai Bing and Rong Xue. This illness probably took root since I returned to the capital. I was locked up in the Lu family's mansion every day and was not allowed to go out. I no longer had the opportunity to accompany my parents. The freedom of being outside is the source of my unhappiness."
Xiao Min sighed and could only promise not to pursue the two of them again, "A Rui, of course I can not pursue the two of them anymore, but I can't tolerate the presence of someone in the East Palace who will hurt you. There will be a next time , I can only promise you to release them from the East Palace."
Hearing this, Lu Bingzhen wanted to plead for the two of them, "The two of them have grown up with me since they were young. The reason why they are so important to me is not because they are particularly good at serving people attentively. Cai Bing is good at sorting out various connections. Rongxue is good at accounting, so I am used to honoring them."
This means I have to keep them no matter what. Xiao Min did not refuse directly, but just said lightly, "A Rui, you are the Crown Princess. There are only three or two people more noble than you in the world. If you want someone to use, be more capable than them." There are many people who are smarter and better at figuring things out.
The reason why Gu let the two of them off in this matter was not because of their talents. You can make an exception for me just because it all has to do with you. "
In the first half of the night, everyone in the East Palace was on their feet, but in the second half of the night, they calmed down because Xiao Min was obviously happy.
This disease comes violently, but it goes away like a thread. Lu Bingzhen was strictly protected in Jinghe Hall, and she was not allowed to go out to enjoy the weather at will. Lu Bingzhen originally wanted to persuade Xiao Min not to eat and live with him in order to avoid getting sick. But every time she mentioned this matter, she was interrupted by Xiao Min with various things.
Queen Wen and Princess Guangde were also very concerned about Lu Bingzhen's health, and frequently gave her various tonics and precious medicinal materials, and once specifically called Xiao Min for questioning. Somehow, Queen Wen understood Lu Bingzhen's condition in another direction and implicitly advised Xiao Min.
"How is the Crown Princess? Tell me the truth. Min'er, I know that you are young and energetic, but you can't be too greedy. The Crown Princess is still young, so you should exercise restraint on some things. .”
I don’t know how Xiao Min dealt with Queen Wen. Anyway, he still lived in Jinghe Palace, ate and lived with Lu Bingzhen, and was inseparable.
It wasn't until a few days later that Dr. Liu came to treat Lu Bingzhen again. "Your Highness can rest assured. Your Highness, the Crown Princess, is well. She doesn't need to take any more medicine these days."
After Lu Bingzhen fully recovered, the first thing he had to do was to pay a visit to Queen Wen.
Coincidentally, Princess Guangde is also in Queen Wen's palace today.
"My son, I pay my respects to the Queen Mother, and I pay my respects to Princess Guangde." After the salute, Lu Bingzhen was warmly called by the two of them to sit next to him. The three of them spoke various personal words.
But before long, someone came to report from outside. Xiu Xin went out to take a look, and when she came back, her face was filled with disgust and reluctance that could not be concealed. "Gu Gu Guifei asks to see you. Madam, do you want them to come in?" The three of them looked at each other and said nothing. I understand why Concubine Gu suddenly asked to see Queen Wen at this time.
These days, the eldest princess of Ruyang seems to have seen that the marriage between her daughter Rongde County Lord and His Royal Highness Prince Yu is hopeless. With a disgusting mentality that will disgust you to death, the eldest princess Ruyang recommended many women of modest background to His Majesty as candidates for the future Princess of His Royal Highness Prince Yu.
This made Concubine Gu very angry. She had always wanted to choose a concubine for her son whose family background was no less than that of the crown princess. How could she tolerate Princess Ruyang's chaotic behavior? Concubine Gu's eyebrows stood straight up, determined to make Princess Ruyang, a powerless and empty-headed princess look good.
It stands to reason that at this time, Concubine Gu should be busy speaking ill of Princess Ruyang in front of His Majesty, and by the way, she would be proud of her son, His Royal Highness, Prince Yu. How could she have time to visit the Queen's palace?
Queen Wen, Princess Guangde and Lu Bingzhen were all very puzzled. Just leaving Concubine Gu alone like this was not an option. After all, she was also a concubine in the harem and the biological mother of the prince, so rashly slapping her in the face would probably cause trouble in the previous dynasty.
At present, in the former harem, the forces of His Majesty and His Royal Highness are wrestling with each other, and both sides are waiting to see when the other party will reveal its flaws. These three people are the three people who have the closest contact with His Royal Highness. Naturally, it is impossible for them to give others advice on such a trivial matter.
A flash of impatience flashed in Queen Wen's eyes, but she quickly concealed it. She assumed the empress's graceful posture, nodded with a smile, and said, "The weather is extremely hot. How can I keep Concubine Gu waiting? Why don't you invite her in quickly?"
Today, it was rare for Concubine Gu to surrender when she saw Queen Wen. She cried to Queen Wen, "Sister Queen, you don't know how difficult it is to choose a princess for His Royal Highness Prince Yu. This is a marriage of virtuous wives, but the ladies of each family are outside." Their reputations are excellent, but who knows what their temperament is like? If I choose a princess whose temperament is not compatible with His Royal Highness, wouldn’t it be my sin as a mother-in-law?"
Queen Wen didn't care at all what kind of princess His Highness Prince Yu chose. Anyway, her son had already married the crown princess. Who cares if the one your son married was a dominatrix? With this thought in her heart, Queen Wen still used Tai Chi to persuade her with kind words, "Concubine Gu, that's enough. All the noble ladies in the capital are excellent little ladies? Your Highness, Prince Yu, No matter which one you marry, you will definitely be able to enjoy the harmony of the piano and the piano, enjoy each other's love, and have unquestionable love."
But Concubine Gu seemed determined to get Queen Wen to say something. She cried and cried for most of an hour, which made Queen Wen start to have a headache, but she could not force the guest to see her off.
At this moment, Gu Guifei suddenly proposed, "When Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess was in the boudoir, she also made good friends with many young ladies who were preparing to leave the palace. I wonder if I can trouble the Crown Princess to go to Changchun Palace to advise me." Plan one or two.”
At this moment, Queen Wen wished she could send Concubine Gu away immediately. In addition, Concubine Gu always took advantage of her concubine no matter what, so it was hard to refuse her request. Queen Wen cast her eyes towards Lu Bingzhen. Lu Bingzhen understood the elegance of the song after hearing it, and stood up with a smile, "The imperial concubine is interested, but I dare not refuse. In this case, let's go."
She acted so calmly, but Zhu Shi and Xue Cha behind her suddenly became nervous. The two of them still remembered His Highness the Crown Prince's instructions, "Be especially careful when Concubine Gu and her son approach His Highness the Crown Princess."
The two calmly stepped forward to take over the positions of Cai Bing and Rong Xue, and followed Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess's guard of honor all the way to Concubine Gu's Changchun Palace.
