After Zhang Qiaoer and his family came to Beijing, Huang Qiong stepped into the inner house under the respectful welcome of the servants and maids carefully selected from the original British palace. As soon as he entered the inner house, he saw Zhang Qiaoer, who was already pregnant, kneeling with his two children in the inner courtyard to greet him. Huang Qiong, who was really distressed, hurriedly walked to the front and wanted to help the woman up with her own hands.
But when he saw a pair of children beside Zhang Qiaoer, who had already extended their hands, he could only stop abruptly. He raised his head slightly and asked Zhang Qiaoer, mother and son to get up quickly, and then said softly: "Mrs. Liu, please get up quickly. I am just going out to do some business today. I passed by to visit the madam and her family. See if the madam and her family are still missing anything. , whether you can adapt to life in the capital."
After hearing Huang Qiong's words, he was alone with a pair of children, living in this unfamiliar capital city. Although there are now many servants at home, it is still somewhat lonely. Seeing her lover coming to see her, Zhang Qiaoer felt a sense of grievance in her heart and her eye circles were somewhat red. She lowered her head and whispered softly: "Nu family, thank you for thinking of me. Your family has been taken care of by me, and now I don't need anything." .”
Looking at Zhang Qiaoer's expression, Huang Qiong couldn't help but sigh. Liu Chang was sent to Jiazhou as the magistrate by himself. Now she is alone in the capital with a pair of children, and her life will be easy there. After entering the main room, Zhang Qiaoer had just sent his children to study when his body felt light. He found that he had been hugged by Huang Qiong who came behind him at some point.
The maids and mothers-in-law in this courtyard were all Huang Qiong's confidants in the former King of England's palace, so as long as the two children were not in front of him, Huang Qiong, who was very wanton, did not have to worry about being caught. Huang Qiong's army was away, and all the family members in the mansion moved to Xiyuan. Naturally, those servants could not stay in the original mansion. Not to mention that King Teng himself had a large number of slaves and could not accommodate them at all.
Even Huang Qiong himself would not leave them with Prince Teng. He had plucked out servants from the original British palace, and selected some of them to follow him into the palace. The rest, who were willing to receive money to be dismissed, were given money and silk to part of their dismissal. The rest really don’t like to leave, or have nowhere to go. Except for Lin Hanyan taking away some of them, Huang Qiong asked King Yong to settle them first.
Before taking Zhang Qiaoer back to Beijing, Huang Qiong asked King Yong to arrange the house and the maid in advance. When Zhang Qiaoer was in Xijing, except for the two little maids Zhang Qiaoer insisted on taking, none of the people he arranged for him were brought with him. Now this Liu Mansion is almost filled with his confidants and cronies. Even in front of them, they would not say a word.
Seeing the distressed look on Huang Qiong's face when he looked at her, the grievance in Zhang Qiaoer's heart suddenly disappeared without a trace. When Huang Qiong kissed her little mouth, she completely collapsed in Huang Qiong's arms. Just when Huang Qiong's hand reached into her lapel. Zhang Qiaoer was even more immersed in enthusiasm. But when Huang Qiong's hand moved downwards, she still firmly held down his unruly hand.
Huang Qiong, who also knew that Zhang Qiaoer was not suitable for emotion at this time, gently stroked Zhang Qiaoer's swollen belly for a long time before reluctantly withdrawing. But his hand still stayed on it dishonestly. He kissed her little mouth gently again, and then said with a smile: "Qiao'er, it's really hard for you to be so unworthy and follow me all alone. This is all my fault."
Zhang Qiaoer, who put his head on Huang Qiong's chest, blocked Huang Qiong's mouth when he heard Huang Qiong's affectionate words. Two lines of clear tears flowed down and said: "It's not your fault, it's my fault. I know that I shouldn't have this kind of relationship with you, but I still indulged in it. Now, there is another person in my belly that shouldn't be The child who should appear. It's me who can't bear to part with your warmth."
Zhang Qiaoer's tears made Huang Qiong feel distressed. Knowing the grievance in the woman's heart, Huang Qiong said helplessly: "Qiao'er, you are not wrong. It is my fault that I have wronged you and the child in your belly, and even more so I have wronged you and this child." . Don’t worry, I will definitely visit you often, and I will never let you stay alone in the capital."
Looking at the woman in his arms, after hearing his affectionate words. Although there were still two lines of clear tears hanging on his face, he looked strangely alluring because of a hint of blush. Feeling the richness in her hands, Huang Qiong could no longer control the anger caused by these days of separation. He picked up the woman, walked to a bedroom at the back, gently placed her on the bed, and then undressed her.
But Zhang Qiaoer pushed him firmly and said in an extremely shy voice: "Be careful with the child. After the child is born, I will accompany you properly. It's not possible now. I advised you so much at the beginning, but I left it to Sister Dong in the end. But you just didn't listen and insisted on giving it all to me. Now that I can't get what I asked for, who should be blamed for the consequences? Although this child didn't deserve it, he is still my flesh and blood after all."
"I went to such crazy lengths with you to get rid of him, but nothing happened to him. This must be God's intention. As parents, even if he is never seen again, we can't act against heaven. Besides, meat is not a good thing anyway. It's all in your mouth. When I finish giving birth, I won't let you do anything about it. What's more, there are so many women around you, how can you miss me? "
Listening to Zhang Qiaoer holding back her shyness, there was a hint of jealousy in her words. Huang Qiong lay on her side on the bed and insisted on stripping Zhang Qiaoer naked. After undressing herself, she held the woman in her arms. Zhang Qiaoer originally thought about struggling, but when she thought of this guy's habit. In the end, the hand that resisted gradually loosened up, allowing him to unbutton his clothes.
Seeing how well-behaved the woman was, Huang Qiong was even more moved. However, Zhang Qiaoer's pregnant belly made him barely control himself. But even so, Huang Qiong still couldn't control herself. While raising and lowering his hands, he said softly: "They are them, Qiaoer is Qiaoer, and they are different. Qiaoer attaches so much importance to friendship, how can I really forget about it?"
Nestling in Huang Qiong's arms and listening to Huang Qiong's thoughtful words, Zhang Qiaoer could only lower her head shyly, too shy to speak anymore. Feeling the astonishing fullness in his arms, Huang Qiong couldn't bear it anymore and whispered something into the woman's ear. But after hearing his words and seeing the pain he really endured. Zhang Qiaoer couldn't help but roll her eyes at him, and finally lowered her head.
Huang Qiong's stay with Zhang Qiaoer was a rare opportunity to relax after returning to Beijing. Here, he can forget all his worries. In addition, the woman is well-behaved, lovely, and unusually gentle and considerate. He stayed here until evening, then reluctantly returned to the palace. Although the woman was pregnant, she was not really in ecstasy. But Zhang Qiaoer's gentleness still gave Huang Qiong an advantage.
After the satisfied Huang Qiong returned to the palace, he remembered something. It's been a few days since I returned to Beijing this time, and I haven't seen Jia Quan yet. After his family moved into Xiyuan, Jia Quan had to find another place to live outside the palace because he was not a eunuch. Huang Qiong left in a hurry, entrusting all these matters to King Yong. Although Huang Qiong believed that King Yong would never place Jia Quan badly.
But when I came back, I never took the time to see him, which seemed a bit off. Especially when Fan Jian was sent to Ningxia Mansion and became a county magistrate, he didn't even have a capable person around him. Although Jia Quan's temperament is somewhat gloomy, his analysis and judgment of the current situation are better than those of Fan Jian. It's just a question of what kind of position is more suitable for Jia Quan.
Now the old man not only skipped the step of arranging subordinate officials for himself. Now even the government affairs are directly left to him, allowing him to directly face the ministers and workers of the three provinces and six ministries, without giving him any time to train his team. Now if the prince is an official, it will not only easily cause some criticism, but also be suspected of waste. Besides, none of the other subordinate officials are worthy, so just create one.
No matter how you look at it, it will give people the impression that the position is based on the person. When I think of those officials who open their mouths and shut up about the ancestral system, they can't change it even if some of the original systems are rotten. Huang Qiong didn't want to give his descendants a bad start. After hesitating for a long time, I still thought that this wind should never be opened. Especially in Huang Qiong's heart, the position he most wanted to give Jia Quan was the editor of the Hanlin Academy.
It's just that if Jia Quan is allowed to enter the Hanlin Academy, it may cause a big stir in the court. Jia Quan was not a Jinshi and was not allowed to enter the Hanlin Academy according to regulations. According to the practice of this dynasty, the Hanlin Academy has always been the main source of candidates for officials in the three provinces and six ministries. Officials from the Hanlin Academy have always been given priority when there are vacancies in the three provinces, six ministries and the Yushitai, and when external personnel are needed.
Therefore, the Hanlin Academy has always been regarded as a convenient channel for promotion by Jinshi and officials. If Jia Quan, who is not a Jinshi, enters the Hanlin Academy, no matter what position he holds. Those officials in the DPRK who were Jinshi and were determined to cause trouble. Thinking of this, Huang Qiong finally decided to let Jia Quan make his own decision. Or take a false position in the Ministry of War and stay by your side.
Huang Qiong originally planned to summon Jia Quan that day. But in the end, I looked at the sky and decided to wait another day. As expected, the old man did not come during the morning court session the next day. He completely lost the early morning session to Huang Qiong. The ministers on both sides looked at the frowning prince who was not looking at the empty throne. They could only stare at Huang Qiong. Everyone was a little embarrassed and at a loss.
Someone was sent to urge the driver, but the old man didn't urge him. Instead, he summoned Gao Wuyong. Gao Wuyong was helpless when he saw all the ministers in the palace staring at him. Fortunately, when he came, the old man gave him an imperial edict. According to the imperial edict, the emperor of the Qi Dynasty. Tell Huang Qiong and the ministers directly. He always means what he says, and he always talks nonsense.
He has been the king for more than 20 years and works diligently every day. However, due to his limited ability, the country's affairs have declined and he has failed to live up to the expectations of his subjects. Now the prince has grown up, handles state affairs skillfully and steadily, and is well versed in the way of being a king. He did not feel there was anything wrong in leaving the government affairs to the prince. He hoped that all the ministers in the court would work together to assist the prince and create a prosperous era for the Qi Dynasty.
After Gao Wuyong finished reading the imperial edict, he waved gently. A eunuch following him hurriedly stepped forward and brought a tray with several seals in front of Huang Qiong. Gao Wuyong pointed to the seal on the plate, and said to Huang Qiong and to the ministers: "The emperor said that since the prince is unwilling to succeed now, he can only support him for a while with this title."
"His old man is now a man of age, and his health is declining. Although he still has a reputation, government affairs are still handled by the prince. For the convenience of the prince's administration, he decided to transfer the jade seal and the imperial seals used by all the emperors of this dynasty today. All the treasures will be handed over to the prince now. Except for his own personal seal, he will leave no one behind."
