When Imperial Physician Zou trembled and walked out of Qiao Zhongguo's tent, he was dazzled by the sunlight outside. The moment he raised his hand to cover it, he felt as if he was in another world.
It's over, this trip on the pirate ship will really cost you your life.
At this moment, look at Qiao Twenty-four who is waiting respectfully ten steps away, and then look at the Qiao family guards all around...
Dr. Zou: (///￣Pan￣)☞
One by one...this one by one...
That's bullshit, he manages the army with strict discipline and a measured advance and retreat! It turns out that this has been planned for a long time, please put me in the urn!
By the time Dr. Zou returned to the second prince's tent angrily, his face was so calm that there was no trace of it.
Looking at the second prince sleeping soundly on the couch, Imperial Physician Zou's eyes flashed slightly and he turned around to tinker with the medicinal materials.
Early the next morning, as agreed with Imperial Physician Zou, Qiao Zhongguo ordered to set off slowly and return to the capital.
At the same time, a letter from Qiao Zhongguo was sent home. The language in it was concise, with only a few words——
"When things are done, come home slowly and think of it often."
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Beijing was as calm as ever.
Time soon came to early May, and the prince's wedding was approaching.
The palace was making preparations in an orderly manner, and the East Palace became lively as never before.
People in the palace secretly said that the emperor and empress seemed to be back on good terms.
Because lately, His Majesty has been going to Yikun Palace to sit for a while every day. Although he has not stayed overnight, he can still see his honor and favor.
The queen was preoccupied with preparing for the prince's wedding and was lukewarm towards Emperor Yong, but Emperor Yong was never as angry as last time.
After several visits without seeing the fourth prince, Emperor Yong rarely asked: "Why do you always miss the fourth prince?"
When the queen heard this, her expression almost froze, but she relaxed again in an instant.
"Xiaosi studied under Tan Xiuzuan and Mr. Qiao. He studied civil and martial arts at different times every day. Even though Mr. Qiao is not in the capital, Xiaosi still goes to Qiao's house on time."
Emperor Yong nodded when he heard this, then suddenly raised his eyes to look at the queen, and said intentionally or unintentionally:
"This time Qiao Zhongguo's escort was not successful and the second son was seriously injured. I plan to punish Qiao Zhongguo after he returns to Beijing."
The queen didn't even move her eyebrows when she heard this, and just looked at the roster in her hand.
Emperor Yong frowned slightly when he saw this, and said in a deep voice with displeasure on his face: "The queen seems to be quite confident now, and she always treats me indifferently."
The queen felt that Emperor Yong was very noisy. He used to be hated by people, but at least he was not annoying.
I don’t know what’s going on lately. Whenever I have free time, I run to Yikun Palace and sit in front of it. It’s buzzing like a troublesome fly!
"Your Majesty, the harem is not allowed to interfere with politics. No matter how you want to deal with Mr. Qiao, you have your reasons."
"If Your Majesty feels that I am not considerate enough and do not know how to relieve boredom, Concubine Jing and Lin Zhaoyi are looking forward to Your Majesty day and night. Why doesn't Your Majesty go and sit with them?"
The queen now understands that as long as she makes no serious mistakes, she can secure her position in the palace.
What's wrong with being so cold towards the Holy One?
From now on, Zhan'er... she will just close the door and thank the guests, and will never look at his face for the rest of her life!
"Speaking of which, Bi'er has also reached the age of marriage. Her Majesty would better discuss her marriage carefully with Sister Jing Fei."
The queen finally raised her head as she spoke, her eyebrows gentle, not looking like she was chasing someone away.
However, Emperor Yong heard what the queen meant. He stood up with a sullen face and said coldly: "The queen is so generous, so naturally I will go to see Concubine Jing."
When the queen heard this, she stood up quickly and bowed softly to Emperor Yong: "I respectfully send you to your Majesty."
When Emperor Yong saw this, he snorted coldly and walked away.
When he reached the entrance of the palace, he paused slightly for some unknown reason and suddenly turned his head and looked over.
The queen still maintained her salute and did not get up.
The afternoon sun shines through the window, and the shadows of the leaves fall mottled on the queen, as if covering her with a golden veil.
Emperor Yong's expression was vaguely touched, and there was a hint of confusion and reminiscence in his eyes.
The queen heard the footsteps and stopped at the entrance of the palace. Feeling confused, she looked up.
The emperor stood quietly by the door.
After more than ten years, on this ordinary afternoon, the queen once again saw her former young husband in a trance, with gentle brows, noble and handsome appearance.
This feeling had just sprouted, and was shattered into pieces the moment the two looked at each other.
The queen lowered her eyes again, and Emperor Yong turned and left.
The gap between the two has long been as deep as a thousand feet, and it will never be bridged.
Huang Pei carefully looked at Emperor Yong's face and asked boldly: "Your Majesty, are you...returning to the imperial study?"
Huang Pei was very distressed.
Recently it seems that the Holy Emperor's thoughts have become increasingly difficult to fathom.
He didn't understand what the Holy Emperor was thinking about the Queen. Anyway, he came and went from Yikun Palace with a dark face every time.
Why did the Holy Master suddenly become interested in Yikun Palace?
Speaking of which, since His Highness left the capital, it seems that His Majesty has never opened the secret compartment of the imperial study room again.
"Go to Chunhua Palace." Emperor Yong said lightly.
Huang Pei hurriedly agreed, but was suddenly stunned the next second.
where? Chunhua Palace?
Oh my god, the sun has come out in the west, Your Majesty is going to see Concubine Jing!
Emperor Yong boarded the chariot and when the Holy Chariot arrived at Chunhua Palace, even the palace attendants in Chunhua Palace did not react.
"Greetings to the Holy One!"
All the palace servants knelt on the floor, shouting and cheering, and they were so frightened that no one was even smart enough to report the news.
Emperor Yong didn't care. He couldn't remember how long it had been since he stepped into the Chunhua Palace.
Huang Pei followed Emperor Yong all the way inside, shaking his head secretly in his heart.
Look at the slackness of the people in Chunhua Palace. At this moment, they didn’t even send a message asking Concubine Jing to come out and greet her!
Walking all the way to the main hall, Huang Pei was about to shout "The Holy One has arrived", but the sound of cups falling to the ground came from the hall, mixed with a few curses.
Emperor Yong raised his eyebrows slightly and raised his hand to signal Huang Pei to be silent.
He walked forward and stood at the entrance of the palace, when the gentle voice of the second princess Shen Yuanbi came out.
"Concubine, please don't listen to what others say. This is simply nonsense!"
Concubine Jing seemed to be really angry, and said angrily: "Who dares to make up such a rumor!"
"Concubine Mother watched you and Jing'er being carried out of Concubine Mother's belly with her own eyes! Although your brother really failed to live up to expectations, Concubine Mother has accepted her fate after so many years!"
"How come rumors spread for no reason that he is not the child of the Holy Emperor and his mother-in-law?"
"Bi'er, look at what they said, no saint or hero would ever give birth to such a useless child!"
"Does this mean that the Holy One is incompetent, or that the mother and concubine are unchaste?"
"Mother concubine!"
Shen Yuanbi's voice suddenly rose.
"Oh my God, mother-in-law, please stop talking! Don't say these words again! Such unfounded rumors will naturally dissipate over time. Why do you need to use them to vent your anger!"
After a while, Concubine Jing's low sobs could be heard in the palace.
"Bi'er, just because the mother-in-law is not favored, and just because your third brother is useless, we have been treated like this."
"Why don't they create rumors about the Queen? Why don't they create rumors about Lin Zhaoyi? My mother's heart is like a knife, Bi'er."
"If possible, my mother-in-law wants your brother to be safe and healthy more than anyone else, but... but God wants to treat me so poorly!"
boom--
The door of Chunhua Hall was pushed open violently.
