Zhu Biao went straight to Kunning Palace. On the way, he discovered that the maids were generally younger and seemed to be newly elected to the palace. Queen Ma felt sorry for the maids and would usually let them out of the palace to get married as soon as possible, so as not to waste their good years. , and finally entrusted to a bad person.
Under the joyful greetings of a group of palace maids, Zhu Biao stepped into the magnificent Kunning Palace. Empress Ma was sitting on the main seat of the main hall with a smile, while Chang Luohua, with a bulging belly, stood at the threshold with a red face. His eyes looked at the figures from far to near.
Zhu Biao naturally saw his princess first. When he left, Chang Luohua's figure had not changed much, but now it has become very large. The original heroic spirit in her body has also dissipated a lot, and she has become more soft and lively. stand up.
Looking at his wife who suddenly lowered her head and shed tears, Zhu Biao also felt soft. He took her hand that was unconsciously protecting her and said softly: "It's not mine. I will always stay by your side until you give birth to the child." , I won’t go out again.”
He patted the back of Chang Luohua's hand comfortingly, then pulled her into the palace, knelt down to the smiling Empress Ma who came over and said, "My son is back. I heard that my mother was ill a few days ago. Now, Have you recovered?"
Queen Ma picked up her son, stroked his thin face from behind and said, "It'll be good to come back. Have all the victims been settled?"
Zhu Biao stood up and replied: "Everything has been arranged. The money and food left will be enough to support farming until next spring. The queen mother does not have to worry, let alone shrinking her clothes and staying up all night to weave."
Zhu Biao didn't need to think too much. Queen Ma seemed to be in good health. Her sudden illness was probably due to her leading the concubines and princesses in the palace to sew quilts and preparing to accumulate a certain amount and send them to the widows and orphans in the disaster area.
Empress Ma heard the words and said: "The news over there has spread all over Beijing. You have done a good job, Biao'er. There will be blessings in providing disaster relief and rescuing people. The child in Luo Hua's belly will definitely be born safely and healthily." "
Queen Ma immediately asked Zhu Biao to comfort Chang Luohua, who was still crying. This was not unusual. Chang Luohua seemed to be strong and independent, and rarely showed such weakness in front of Zhu Biao. It can be seen that he has not been here for the past few months. It really made her uneasy.
Zhu Biao smiled at his mother, then pulled Chang Luohua and began to comfort her in a soft voice. He also used sweet words in his own words. The maids who were waiting on the side took a few steps back shyly.
Empress Ma laughed happily. She knew her son's abilities very well. When Zhu Biao was young, he was particularly good at coaxing others, especially the beautiful little maids. Those maids in her early years were not crying and shouting. I don’t want to leave the Marshal’s Mansion.
It wasn't until Zhu Biao got a little older that he realized he couldn't easily mess with girls anymore, then he became more steadfast. But now, it seems that this boy's ability has not deteriorated.
Zhu Biao naturally felt the teasing gaze of his mother. To be honest, it was indeed a bit embarrassing to coax his daughter-in-law in front of his mother, but there was nothing he could do about it.
It took a lot of effort for the Crown Princess to break her tears and smile. Zhu Biao felt more tired than having a showdown with those corrupt officials at the wine table. This shows how difficult a pregnant woman is.
Zhu Biao also secretly reached out and touched his wife's belly. It was soft but swollen. If you feel it carefully, you can even detect the small movements inside. It seems that the two little guys are still a little crowded.
Zhu Biao felt that his mood was very complicated, not because there were two of him, but simply because he was going to be a father, which was amazing.
At this time, a five or six-year-old girl suddenly walked in from the back hall, wearing an exquisite moon-white butterfly-patterned tunic. She walked over in a daze, rubbing her eyes, pouting her little mouth, and muttering: "Mother, my brother hasn't been here yet." Are you coming back? Lu'er has already slept twice."
Zhu Biao smiled, stepped forward, picked her up, and held her high above her. After she exclaimed, he immediately threw her away twice before taking her into his arms again.
The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law on the side looked on with smiles, and the maids and eunuchs screamed in surprise. They were afraid that the little princess would be thrown to the ground, but they did not dare to stop the prince, so they had to stretch their hands and kneel down.
At this time, classmate Zhu Lu was completely awake. There were big tears hanging stubbornly in the corners of her big bright eyes. The little girl was surprised and aggrieved. She pouted and called out to the emperor, as if she was about to cry.
Zhu Biao coaxed his sister, but he held the hand tightly and whispered a few words in her ear. Zhu Lu forgave his unscrupulous brother and snuggled into his arms obediently.
Zhu Biao hugged her and sat on the chair, pinched his young face and smiled at Chang Luohua beside him: "In a few years, I will have one in each hand. Don't stop me then."
Chang Luohua also reached out and touched Zhu Lu's hair lovingly, and smiled expectantly. She was actually very scared. Since ancient times, women have to go through the gate of hell when giving birth, not to mention that her first child was twins.
The couple looked at each other, and Zhu Lu felt that she had been ignored. She struggled a few times dissatisfiedly, and after breaking free from her brother's arms, she slowly walked up to Chang Luohua, touched her big pregnant belly, and then Put your little fat cheeks on it.
Queen Ma on the side smiled and said: "Ever since Lu'er found out that her little nephews and nieces can move, she has to talk to them every day. If she doesn't see them for a day, she will make a fuss."
Zhu Biao made a few funny faces at his sister, then leaned back tiredly on the chair, closed his eyes and sighed softly. Only then did he really feel that he had gone home, and then entered the capital. There is no such feeling of security even when entering the palace.
Empress Ma glanced at her son distressedly, knowing that he was suffering outside. Otherwise, how could the majestic prince be so dark and thin after he had only been out for a few months.
His mother was worried when his son traveled thousands of miles, but she knew that his son was not just her son. He was the crown prince of the Ming Dynasty, the crown prince of the world, and a man who would help his father govern the country.
Seeing Zhu Biao like this, Chang Luohua's grievances dissipated a lot. She had never seen Zhu Biao, who was in high spirits, acting so physically and mentally exhausted, which showed how tired he was.
Zhu Lu seemed to know that her brother was tired, so she obediently walked back to her mother's knees, lay on it and twisted her little body uneasily a few times: "Mother, it's time for the emperor to go to bed."
Zhu Biaojin's long-lost nerves suddenly relaxed. He was indeed a little sleepy. He didn't want to move his body. He just wanted to sit on this chair and have a good sleep. The more he sat, the more tired he became like a tide.
He has been careful every step since he entered Qingyang, just worried that he would be wasted if he took a wrong step. He is the crown prince but not an indestructible god and Buddha, and he cannot withstand a few swords.
If Wang Liuhe Cheng had really discovered his identity before he joined the army and guards, he would definitely have done something dirty. He would have been dead, so it would be better to take a chance. As long as he did it cleanly, the emperor would not be able to kill Shaanxi and Gansu. Millions of people were killed.
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