Inside the Changchun Palace.
Concubine Gu led Lu Bingzhen into the hall and sat down with a smile on her face. At this time, Lu Bingzhen was smiling at Concubine Gu while thinking about what Concubine Gu wanted to do?
If you want someone to advise you on the selection of a concubine for His Royal Highness Prince Yu, the relatives of Concubine Gu's natal family would be a more suitable candidate. But now that Gu Guifei has taken such a long detour, it will definitely not be so simple. The reason why Lu Bingzhen nodded and agreed to come to Changchun Palace was because he wanted to see what Concubine Gu had planned.
After three or two cups of tea, several rounds of snacks were served.
The confidant maid next to Gu Guifei came forward and whispered a few words in her ear, and then Gu Guifei looked at Lu Bingzhen with a troubled expression. Lu Bingzhen noticed Concubine Gu's dilemma, and the reason why she simply agreed to come to Changchun Palace today was because she wanted to see what kind of medicine Gu Guifei was selling in the gourd.
Immediately, Lu Bingzhen said to Concubine Gu in an understanding manner, "If Concubine Gu has anything to do, just go ahead and take care of me. Don't worry about me."
Zhu Shi and Xue Cha did not dare to relax. After Gu Guifei left with an excuse, they kept vigilant everywhere in the hall, fearing that something might happen that would scare the master who had just recovered from illness. The two of them always felt that Concubine Gu had other plans.
Unexpectedly, what appeared was not any danger, but the elegantly dressed His Highness Prince Yu. As soon as he appeared, he greeted Lu Bingzhen in an especially friendly manner, calling her not the emperor's wife, but the ninth lady. It was as if Lu Bingzhen had not yet been married, and was still the daughter-in-law of the ninth wife of the Lu family.
"Ninth Lady, I heard that you were sick a few days ago, but the emperor didn't treat you well? What if I..." Before he could say why, Lu Bingzhen immediately interrupted him.
"I'm sorry for your concern, Your Highness Prince Yu, but everything is fine with me. These days, it's thanks to Qingyan's careful care that I can recover so quickly." One His Highness, the other Qingyan, are very close to each other inside and outside. Clearly.
Hearing this, His Royal Highness Prince Yu felt a little sad, and said to himself, "I know that the maids from the East Palace who follow you must be like parrots who dare not speak. I only hope that you can understand my heart, no matter when, I'm always here waiting for you."
Lu Bingzhen finally couldn't restrain the anger in his voice, "Please be careful with your words, Your Majesty, Your Majesty. I and Qingyan are married by His Majesty, and we are in love. I don't understand what Your Majesty, Your Majesty, is talking about." After finishing speaking, , Lu Bingzhen turned around and left.
His Highness Prince Yu wanted to stop him, but he didn't expect Zhu Shi and Xue Cha to stand in front of His Highness the Crown Princess. "Your Highness Prince Yu, please respect yourself." Prince Yu was furious. He didn't expect that just two palace maids would dare to stop him. Just as he was about to draw his sword against the two palace maids who didn't know the heights of heaven and earth, he heard a familiar man's voice coming from outside the palace.
There was a bit of bone-chilling chill in that voice, which even sent chills down the spine of His Highness Prince Yu on this hot summer afternoon.
"Qi Lang, what do you want to say to your imperial sister-in-law? Why don't you tell Yu Gu first and listen." Xiao Min strode into the Changchun Palace. The first thing he did was to confirm whether Lu Bingzhen was okay. Then he turned around and looked at his seventh brother with a stern look, his eyes filled with cold murderous intent.
At that moment, His Royal Highness Prince Yu could suddenly imagine His Highness the Crown Prince on the battlefield, holding a knife in his hand and dropping his head on the ground. He took a step back calmly, "Brother Emperor, did you misunderstand something? I am just caring about the Emperor's sister-in-law who has just recovered from illness."
"In that case, I will take the Crown Princess back to the East Palace first." Xiao Min pulled Lu Bingzhen out of Changchun Palace without refusal. He used so much force that Lu Bingzhen's wrists ached.
Lu Bingzhen wanted to get rid of him, but he always felt that His Highness the Crown Prince's current situation was on the verge of breaking out, and felt that His Highness Prince Yu could not let His Highness Prince Yu think that they were not in harmony, so he endured being dragged out of Changchun Palace by His Highness the Crown Prince.
After His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and His Royal Highness the Crown Princess walked out of Changchun Palace, His Royal Highness King Yu finally realized that he was angry at his cowardice. He kicked the eunuch who was serving him and said, "Get out of here, get out of here. You can't even hide it from His Highness, so what do I want from you?"
The eldest eunuch begged for mercy with a grimace, but he couldn't help but think in his heart, "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is the crown prince of the country. I'm afraid even you, Your Highness, may not be able to stop His Highness the Crown Prince. How can we slaves have such ability?" Of course this is what he said. , he didn’t dare to say it.
Otherwise, if you offend His Royal Highness the Prince of Yu who is in a rage, you will not get any good fruits from him.
Xiao Min and Lu Bingzhen sat side by side on His Royal Highness the Prince's chariot. Xiao Min still held Lu Bingzhen's wrist firmly. Lu Bingzhen finally endured it when there were only two of them. She waved her wrist to signal Xiao Min to let go, but Xiao Min remained unmoved.
After that, Lu Bingzhen simply opened Xiao Min's fingers one by one and complained, "Qingyan, you hurt me." Xiao Min stared at Lu Bingzhen for a long time, and he could only suppress his anger with all his strength. At that time, I heard Lu Bingzhen say, "Qingyan, are you angry that His Highness Prince Yu seems to be interested in me?"
Eunuch Fu Shuang, Zhu Shi Xue Cha and others who were walking beside the chariot were in disbelief. No one expected that Her Highness the Crown Princess would reveal so harshly the fact that His Highness Prince Yu coveted the Emperor's wife.
Xiao Min laughed angrily, "What? Are you still happy that your princess is admired by others?"
Lu Bingzhen raised his head and looked at Xiao Min, and said calmly and seriously, "But Qingyan, it's not my fault that others admire me, and I shouldn't be blamed by you for this matter.
I come from a good family, have good looks, and have a good reputation. It is almost a matter of course that someone will admire me. I never gave them any hint or response. I have a clear conscience, and I don’t feel that I should be blamed by you. "
The two of them looked at each other, both with blazing fire in their eyes, neither of them willing to give in first.
After returning to the East Palace, Xiao Min was so angry that he walked away, leaving only a firm sentence, "I will rest alone in the study tonight." Lu Bingzhen's expression remained unchanged, and he calmly ordered Zhu Shi and Xue Cha to make the bed for His Royal Highness.
Eunuch Fu Shuang looked at His Highness the Crown Prince and then at His Highness the Crown Princess, and in the end he could only catch up with His Highness the Crown Prince.
In the study room of the East Palace, Eunuch Fu Shuang earnestly advised, "Your Highness, why are you doing this? Why didn't you tell the Crown Princess that you were worried that she would be in danger in the Changchun Palace? Then you dropped the evidence in your hand and hurried away. rushed over.
You took away Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess with harsh words because you were worried that Concubine Gu and her son would attack her, rather than because you suspected her. Didn't you already know that Her Highness the Crown Princess hated Concubine Gu and her son, and you disdained the conduct of His Highness Prince Yu. "
Xiao Min was unmoved. He said in a firm tone, "What can I say? She didn't say anything." Eunuch Fu Shuang advised again, "Your Highness, what the Crown Princess said makes sense." After hearing this, Xiao Min's eyes became even colder.
A layer of sweat broke out on Eunuch Fushuang's back, so he could only bite the bullet and continue, "Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess comes from a well-known family, her grandfather and father are both high-ranking officials, and her brother has also been promoted to a noble rank during his mission outside the Great Wall. Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess's In terms of appearance in this capital, it would be too modest to say that the appearance is good. There is no one in the capital who can match Her Highness the Crown Princess.
Let’s talk about the temperament of Her Highness the Crown Princess. How many noble ladies can do this with such a noble birth and such a humble personality? Concubine Gu’s eyes are so jealous that her eyes are red. This is why she has created such a rift between you and Her Highness the Crown Princess. . "
After hearing what he said, Xiao Min's expression remained unchanged and he just waved his hand to signal him to go down. Eunuch Fu Shuang had served His Highness the Crown Prince for many years. Knowing that he wanted to think about it for himself, he immediately resigned without staying any longer.
But as soon as he turned around, Eunuch Fushuang led a young mare to the back garden of Jinghe Palace to meet Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess.
"Your Highness, look what this old slave has brought to you?"
Lu Bingzhen still has some respect for this manager of the East Palace who is considerate and takes good care of himself. Hearing this, Lu Bingzhen stood up with a smile and said, "I'm really sorry for bothering Eunuch Fushuang."
"Hey, Your Highness, don't take it seriously." Eunuch Fushuang was very happy in his heart. The person who finally became the Crown Princess was Lu Bingzhen. For those of them who are slaves, what is better than serving a master who is a kind and loving person.
That night, His Highness the Crown Prince had to deal with the maid who disturbed His Highness the Crown Princess and made Her Highness the Crown Princess sick. If this matter is taken seriously, I don’t know how many people in the East Palace will suffer. It was the Crown Princess who struggled to wake up and asked Her Majesty the Crown Prince not to vent his anger on those who served him, thus saving everyone in the East Palace from the nightmare.
Thinking of this, Eunuch Fushuang became more determined to persuade the two highnesses to make peace.
"Your Highness, His Highness the Crown Prince has specially selected a group of docile young mares from outside the palace since you felt bored during your illness a few days ago, and had people train them carefully. I thought that when you recover, you can go to the East Palace to perform martial arts. Get on the horse. No, the head of the Huangzhuang who is in charge of the horses sent this horse early this morning, and the old slave hurriedly sent it to you. "
Lu Bingzhen was not unmoved when she heard what Eunuch Fu Shuang said about what His Highness the Crown Prince had done for her, but she was still a little angry at His Highness the Crown Prince's distrust of her. She was silent for a moment, and then said, "Thank you, Your Highness, for me. It's time for you to take care of Eunuch Fu Shuang."
Eunuch Fu Shuang quickly said, "I don't dare to take it", and then resigned.
Afterwards, Lu Bingzhen sat on the swing in the back garden, staring blankly at the docile little mare. Zhu Shi took the little mare and groomed it. Xue Cha saw that Lu Bingzhen was thinking a lot, so he handed Lu Bingzhen a handful of hay brought by Eunuch Fu Shuang.
"Your Highness, why don't you try feeding it? It seems to like you very much." Lu Bingzhen reluctantly cheered up and fed it twice. After that, Lu Bingzhen felt that he couldn't get up any energy, not knowing whether it was because of the big fight with His Royal Highness today.
That night, the two of them lived in separate beds for the first time after their wedding, and they couldn't sleep. Xiao Min was angry that she clearly knew that Gu Guifei and her son had bad intentions but did not take precautions. Lu Bingzhen was angry that he actually doubted his own character.
