Xin You stood in the crowd, silently listening to the discussions, and her heart sank.
The Wanmin Umbrella is the recognition of good officials by local people. King Qing had won the Umbrella of the People, had a good reputation loved by the people, and had made great achievements in disaster relief, which undoubtedly made it more difficult for her to seek justice for her mother.
When she thought about it, the man who handed over the disaster relief errand to King Qing was actually paving the way for King Qing, and Xin You's heart sank even more.
Even if Mr. He brought back the news of his mother's murder, would that person really abandon Prince Qing for his mother?
If that person chooses Prince Qing - Xin You bit her lip hard, determination flashing in her eyes.
Then she will take King Qing's life on her own and die together!
Xinyou thought very clearly that everything the Guchangbo Mansion did was for Prince Qing. As soon as King Qing died, their wealth and glory were like a tall building whose foundation had been dug out, and could only collapse.
However, such direct revenge cannot lead to a complete escape.
She is not an impulsive person, but when the king of a country is determined to save one person, there is no way to get the best of both worlds.
The worst outcome is her life.
Thinking of this, Xin You regained his composure and watched the long line of people moving forward.
The direction the team was heading towards was the Imperial City.
"Meet my father." In the main hall, civil and military officials lined up on both sides, and King Qing knelt down to the man sitting on the dragon chair.
Emperor Xingyuan nodded, with a faint smile on his lips: "Well done, thank you for your hard work these days."
"It is what a son should do to share his father's worries. I don't feel it's hard work, I just feel honored." Prince Qing lowered his head and said loudly.
"I've really made progress after going out." Emperor Xingyuan praised again and turned to Pei Zuo, the Minister of Household Affairs.
Vice Minister Pei is the chief officer of this disaster relief operation in Dingbei.
"Thank you for your hard work, Mr. Pei."
Minister Pei hurriedly expressed his loyalty.
The smile on Emperor Xingyuan's lips deepened, and he ordered: "Let's have a banquet, and I will take care of you all."
At the palace banquet, King Qing was surrounded by stars, and Minister Pei was also in great glory.
Zhang Jian, the right servant who also served as an official in the Ministry of Household Affairs, sighed in his heart.
Pei Zuo is really lucky to have such a good job. It's not like he can only be responsible for the rear, no matter how good he is, it won't show off.
Of course, this jealousy can only be hidden in the heart, but cannot be expressed.
Although he was toasted by countless people and Emperor Xingyuan was present, King Qing did not dare to drink even though he was flattered. After the palace banquet, he went to Cining Palace to pay his respects to the Queen Mother.
"Royal Grandmother, your grandson is back."
"It's good to come back. Your father has been thinking about you." The Queen Mother looked at her high-spirited grandson with a loving look on her face.
When King Qing heard this, he felt even happier.
It's better to come back. Everything is familiar and accustomed to him. Unlike that ghost place, he doesn't want to stay for a moment longer.
King Qing chatted with the Queen Mother for a long time. Before leaving, he got a lot of good things from the Queen Mother and went to Hanlian Palace.
In Hanli Palace, Concubine Shu had been eagerly waiting for him, asking over and over again about King Qing's movements.
"His Royal Highness Prince Qing has arrived."
Upon hearing this, Concubine Shu immediately walked out and met Prince Qing who walked in.
"Mother-in-law——"
"You're back, my son -" Concubine Shu grabbed Prince Qing, who was about to salute, and after seeing Prince Qing's appearance clearly, she suppressed the words "I've lost weight".
"What's the matter, concubine?" Prince Qing asked casually.
Prince Qing felt most at ease in front of Concubine Shu, unlike how he pretended to be submissive in front of Emperor Xingyuan and the Queen Mother.
"My son has suffered." Concubine Shu choked up and changed her words.
Prince Qing frowned: "Concubine, don't bring up Dingbei's affairs. These are the only things that have happened in the past two months. I finally came back, and my son doesn't want to say more."
"Yes, yes, my mother understands." Concubine Shu never took her eyes off her son.
God knows how worried she has been for more than two months!
Although there is no danger as a son, there are always unexpected things and diseases that are difficult to prevent.
sick.
She only had such a son, what would she do if something happened to him?
"Did you drink a lot of wine at the banquet? My mother-in-law asked someone to make sobering soup. You have a bowl."
Gong'e came forward with a cup of sobering soup.
King Qing picked up the bowl and drank, rinsed his mouth and wiped his mouth, and asked Concubine Shu: "Is there anything new during the days when my son is not in the capital?"
What's new?
Perhaps life in the palace was too static, and Concubine Shu suddenly thought of Miss Kou.
"Concubine, I have heard some new things."
"Then tell me." Upon hearing this, King Qing suppressed his intention to find an excuse and leave.
"Do you remember Yi'er about that Kou girl?"
Prince Qing's eyes flashed slightly.
Miss Kou again?
"What's up with her?"
"Not long after you left home, a wealthy family in the capital donated money to the disaster area. Your father asked King Xiu to organize a charity banquet. Anyone who donated more than a thousand taels of silver could attend the banquet. That Kou girl donated fifty thousand taels."
King Qing was surprised: "Fifty thousand taels?"
"Yes, fifty thousand taels." Concubine Shu said in a meaningful tone, "Because of these fifty thousand taels, she was specially summoned by your father at the good people's banquet and received a reward."
Prince Qing sneered: "You really know how to sneak into a camp!"
Prince Qing's attitude made Concubine Shu completely relieved.
Ever since Miss Kou fell into the eyes of Emperor Xingyuan, Concubine Shu was inexplicably uneasy and often inquired about what was going on outside the palace.
It is said that this Kou girl is very popular among the young men in the Imperial College, and she is really afraid that her son will be seduced by that girl's tricks.
"Fortunately, your imperial grandmother has a bright mind, and on New Year's Day..."
After hearing Concubine Shu's words, Prince Qing raised his lips and said, "An orphan girl has such great abilities."
Concubine Shu also smiled: "She is very capable. In the first month of the first month, her bookstore released a new version of the novel. Countless people bought it. Even in the palace, there were many maids and eunuchs passing it around to read it."
"Is it the second volume of "Journey to the West"?" Prince Qing became interested.
"I guess so. It's better not to read such idle books."
In fact, Concubine Shu not only read it, but also read it several times.
"My son knows. My son is a little tired. He should go back home to rest and come back to see his mother and concubine another day."
King Qing left the palace and sent his cronies to buy "Journey to the West" on his way back to the palace. After he went back to bathe, change clothes and tidy up, he lazily leaned on the couch and read a book.
Time passed unconsciously, and the attendant carefully reminded: "Your Highness, rest your eyes."
Prince Qing threw the book on the table and told his attendants: "Go to Qingsong Bookstore and bring Mr. Songling. I want to see him."
This Mr. Songling does have some talent.
The attendant took the order and left.
"Is Miss Kou here? I'm from Prince Qing's Mansion."
Shopkeeper Hu hurriedly asked Shitou to report the news.
Xin You was shocked to hear that someone was coming from Prince Qing's Mansion.
Prince Qing just returned to Beijing today, why would he send someone to look for her?
After going to the front and meeting the people from Prince Qing's Mansion, Xin You finally knew the reason: it turned out that he wanted to see Mr. Song Ling.
Looking at King Qing's attendants who looked expectantly, Xin You's heart skipped a beat.
If she goes to Prince Qing's Mansion as Mr. Songling——
The thought flashed through her mind and she suppressed it forcefully.
Mr. He hasn't come back yet, so we don't know what that person will do, so we can't be impatient.
