The Queen Mother and the Emperor were talking in Shou'an Palace, and the three queens had returned to Shuhuang Palace.
"All the furnishings in the East Palace have been put in place. You go back tonight to tidy up some and move in early tomorrow morning." The Queen walked into the palace and turned to tell A Cai, "Prepare a sumptuous meal for the Crown Prince and Crown Princess. Eat before leaving."
"yes."
The Queen walked to the main seat and sat down, as if she was a little tired: "It's not easy to deal with the Queen Mother. My body is almost stiff."
The two smart palace maids walked over and pinched the queen's shoulders with lowered eyebrows and eyes. The squeeze made the queen sigh comfortably: "It's better to be comfortable in the palace."
Chu Yunfei frowned: "The Queen Mother probably won't give up."
"What else can I do if I don't give up?" The queen's face darkened, "The only reason she can control the emperor is that the emperor once doted on Concubine Hui, but Concubine Hui was from her Chen family. Did the emperor really like Concubine Hui back then, or did he not want to Who can know about the Queen Mother's reputation? Now that the crown prince has been established, it will be useless even if she is dissatisfied."
The matter of establishing the crown prince is of great importance and cannot be decided by the Queen Mother with a few words. Moreover, the prince has no fault and it is impossible for the emperor to abolish the crown prince even if he wants to.
Major affairs in the country are no trifling matter and cannot be changed overnight.
The queen and Chu Yunfei chatted for a while. A Cai had already led the palace servants to bring out delicacies one after another. The queen was about to stand up and invite Rong Cang and Chu Yunfei to sit down. Emperor Mu, who was dressed in bright yellow, strode in with the palace servants. : "Is it time to have dinner?"
Everyone quickly stood up and saluted.
"No need to be polite, please sit down." Emperor Mu waved his hand, "I happen to be hungry too. It's better to come early than to come by chance."
The Queen jokingly asked: "The Emperor and the Queen Mother have not seen each other for so many years. Why don't you stay in Shou'an Palace to spend more time with the Queen Mother?"
"The Queen Mother has too many things on her mind, so she probably isn't in the mood to have dinner with me." Emperor Mu spoke in a casual tone, as if he didn't take what the Queen Mother said to heart, "But I plan to issue an edict to ask King Jin'an and King Lingyang to come back. "
"There is a lot of rain in the summer. King Jin'an and King Lingyang are guarding each other. I don't know if there are any floods in the area. Your Majesty, please don't rush to issue orders for the time being." The Queen pondered for a moment, "The Queen Mother has opened the palace this year. It is better to wait for November to replace her. The Queen Mother will hold a grand birthday banquet, and then let them come back, and issue an order in advance so that they can prepare well."
"What the Queen said makes sense." Emperor Mu thought for a moment and nodded slowly, "The Queen Mother's birthday will be the New Year's Eve. If they are willing, they can stay together to celebrate the festival and the family will get together during the New Year's Eve."
"That's what I think."
Neither Chu Yunfei nor Rong Cang said anything, listening to the emperor and empress chatting, but the topic quickly turned to them.
"After moving into the East Palace tomorrow, Rong Cang can learn to supervise the regent of the country. I can take a break." Emperor Mu's eyes fell on Rong Cang's face, "Is there anything missing in the East Palace?"
"There is nothing missing. I have already thought about it for them." The queen smiled, "Yun Fei can come to Shuhuang Palace often to sit and sit. I will ensure that this child is born safely and healthily."
Chu Yunfei said respectfully: "Thank you very much for your concern, Father, Queen and Mother."
The meal was enjoyable and the atmosphere was harmonious.
At dusk, Rong Cang and Chu Yunfei returned to the palace. Everything that needed to be packed in the front and inner courtyards was carefully packed, such as the clothes they usually wear, the jewelry they usually wear, the books they often read, etc.
This night, they spent their last night in Prince Zhan's Mansion.
While lying on the bed at night, Chu Yunfei sighed: "When I think about leaving here tomorrow, I feel a little reluctant."
Rong Cang held her in his arms and said in a gentle voice, "You can come back often in the future."
Chu Yunfei hummed, closed her eyes, and felt at peace.
The next day he entered the East Palace.
In the main hall of the East Palace, the seventh prince, the eighth prince, Qi Jin, Xie Yi'an, Ji Ziqiu and other officials respectfully paid homage to the crown prince and crown princess.
Qi Shizi made the best use of his resources and temporarily took the post of commander of the East Palace Guards. He was responsible for training the Jinwu Guards of the East Palace, as well as the safety and defense of the entire East Palace.
On the second day after the prince moved into the East Palace, Qi Shizi was approached by Qin Taifu when he went to court with the prince.
"Prince Qi." Taifu Qin's attitude was gentle and elegant, "I have something to discuss with Prince Qi. I wonder if Prince Qi is willing to talk to me alone?"
Qi Jin turned to look at Rong Cang. After receiving Rong Cang's nod, he followed Taifu Qin to a deserted corner of the side hall with a humble attitude.
There was a hint of hesitation on Taifu Qin's face: "Prince Qi is already quite old. Does I know whether the prince has any plans to get married recently?"
Qi Jin frowned, why were everyone so interested in his marriage?
His parents weren't that concerned either.
Qi Jin sighed secretly in his heart, but his face was respectful, which is the attitude he should have towards an elder: "I have no plans to get married yet. Thank you for your concern, Master."
"My granddaughter Zhilan recently broke off her engagement with the heir apparent of Prince Rong..."
"Master Taifu." Qi Jin quickly interrupted him, "Your Majesty has wanted to marry me several times before, but I have refused. It's not that your granddaughter is not good, but that I have no intention of getting married for the time being. Thank you for your love, Taifu. Goodbye first."
"Qi Jin." Taifu Qin's voice was deep, "I know why you don't want to get married."
Qi Jin paused and slowly turned to look at him, his face stiff and ugly: "What did the master say?"
"I know the reason why I don't want to get married." Taifu Qin's expression was as usual, but his eyes were shining with the light of an old man, "I have been a Taifu for so many years, and there are always a few disciples who are well-informed."
Qi Jin was silent for a moment, with the corner of his mouth slightly raised, but the smile did not reach his eyes: "So the master is trying to threaten me?"
"I don't mean that."
"Miss Qin can't get married?" Qi Jin raised his eyebrows and said sarcastically, "I have always admired the Taifu as a person in the past, but today, the reputation of the Taifu has been ruined by me. "
Master Qin's expression froze and he remained silent.
"I will not marry her. Whatever Taifu Qin wants to do is up to you." Qi Jin smiled lightly, "I am born rebellious and will not be threatened by anyone."
After leaving these words, he turned around and walked into the crowd in the side hall.
As Yang Dexi said "The Emperor has arrived", the ministers walked towards the main hall outside one after another. Qi Jin followed Rong Cang and smiled at his gaze.
Qi Jin had heard about what happened to Qin Zhilan in Princess Chun'an's mansion, but he didn't care.
However, he felt that it was good for Xie Danshu to marry the eldest son of Prince Rong. The eldest son had a good character and was a good man worthy of being entrusted to him for life. Qin Zhilan was not worthy of him.
The civil and military officials from all over the dynasty arrived at the main hall and bowed to the emperor: "I see you, your Majesty. Long live my Emperor!"
"Your Majesty, please be safe." Emperor Mu sat down on the dragon chair. "Today's morning court will be chaired by the Crown Prince. If you have any matters to discuss, please submit them to the Crown Prince. I will just listen."
There was no opposition in the civil and military affairs of the Manchu Dynasty.
The prince has grown up. After taking charge of the East Palace, it is not unusual for him to participate in the regency and supervision of the country. The emperor wants to cultivate his unique ability to govern the country as soon as possible.
Then surprisingly, the emperor quickly issued another decree.
The imperial examination on the eighth day of June was presided over by the prince.
