At the beginning, he vowed that his father would come back by the end of the year at the latest. Now that the New Year is getting closer and closer, there is no news about his father.
Not to mention the officials, Grandma Huang is definitely the first one to make a fuss!
How can this be done?
Zhu Youtang has one head and two heads!
After hearing what he said, Queen Zhang breathed a sigh of relief, thought about it, and said tentatively:
"Since the Emperor misses his father, he might as well send someone to look for him..."
"Absolutely not." Zhu Youtang interrupted without even thinking, "We can't look for it. It's rare for our father to relax and we can't ruin his elegance. Besides, sending people to search will definitely disturb the people and lose the dignity of the court. How can we do that?" The Supreme Emperor is running around... Well, forget it, there are still more than two months until the Chinese New Year, let's wait and see."
After a pause, he said warmly: "Don't be nervous. It's enough for me to have you. I don't want concubines."
"But……"
"They are making noises, let them make noises." Zhu Youtang said nonchalantly.
After taking the throne for a year, he is already a bit skinny. No matter how hard he tries, those communicators will always jump out and scold him from time to time.
If you speak to an official, you will not be guilty of any crime!
Facing these trolls, Zhu Youtang was helpless and could only comfort himself: I remember that Taizu was scolded by Yan Guan at the beginning. Don't be angry, don't be angry...
Over time, Zhu Youtang also figured out the moral character of these people and no longer took everything to heart.
Empress Zhang was so moved, "Your Majesty, it's cold outside, let's go back to the inner hall."
Zhu Youtang understood instantly and said with a smile, "That's fine."
Before the young couple had even taken two steps, a slave ran over panting, shouting, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty..."
"Why are you so flustered? How can you behave appropriately!" Zhu Youtang was a little sulky, and at the same time, he also felt a headache. "Are the officials kneeling at the palace gate again?"
"No, no, please see me, slave..."
"No need, let's talk directly." Zhu Youtang was in a hurry and waved his hand to interrupt him.
The little eunuch took a breath and said, "Your Majesty, Divine Doctor Li is here and is asking for an audience at the palace gate."
"Which Divine Doctor Li?"
"That Dr. Li who treated the Supreme Emperor last year."
"The doctor Li who diagnosed and treated my father..." Zhu Youtang was stunned for a moment, and then said ecstatically: "Hurry, hurry up."
"Yes... Your Majesty, where can I meet him?"
"I'm waiting for him here, go quickly." Zhu Youtang shouted urgently.
"Yes, yes, slave, go right away." The little eunuch didn't dare to complain anymore, turned around and trotted out...
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A quarter of an hour later, Li Qing followed the young eunuch.
Before he came near, Zhu Youtang said, "Come with me."
Li Qing nodded and followed him to the side hall of Qianqing Palace.
Zhu Youtang screened away the servants on the left and right, and said anxiously: "The Emperor has returned to Beijing, right?"
"Yes, back to Beijing." Li Qing nodded.
After hearing the answer he wanted to hear, the melancholy Zhu Youtang finally smiled and relaxed, "Where is he now?"
"In Lianjia Village."
Zhu Youtang was stunned for a moment, then he stopped caring and said immediately: "Follow me."
"Just go like this?"
"Otherwise..." Zhu Youtang calmed down a little, and then said, "I will inform the Ministry of Rites now and go to greet the Supreme Emperor tomorrow. You go back and talk to the Supreme Emperor so that he can be prepared."
Li Qing then nodded, cupped his hands and said, "The common people retire."
"Wait a minute," Zhu Youtang stopped him and asked, "Is my father's dragon body still okay?"
"well."
Hearing this, Zhu Youtang relaxed and said, "On this journey, are you two alone?"
"Um."
"Are you in danger?"
"The Ming Dynasty is peaceful and the people are safe, what's the danger?" Li Qing said with a smile, "No danger, no danger, the Supreme Emperor is having a great time."
"That's good, that's good." Zhu Youtang was completely relieved, and then, his face darkened, he hummed: "You are so brave to take the Supreme Emperor out of the palace privately."
Li Qing was speechless: "He is going out, okay?"
"Won't you report it?"
Good guy... Li Qing even laughed angrily: You boy, just wait for me.
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"How about that kid?" Zhu Jianshen asked.
"He was very angry at you for leaving without saying goodbye." Li Qing said, "You left just as soon as you said you would, without even reporting to him."
"What?" Zhu Jianshen was furious, "You little bastard, you turned against him!"
"Who says otherwise? You haven't seen his overbearing attitude." Li Qing snorted, "I want to beat him."
Zhu Jianshen broke off his right hand with his left hand and sneered: "No, leave it to me."
Li Qing walked to the recliner, lay down, and said lazily: "They will come to pick you up tomorrow, so I won't join in the fun." gōΠb.ōγg
"What, you don't want to eat anymore?"
"Don't eat," Li Qing said, "don't forget to restrain the vassal king."
"Don't worry, I won't forget it." Zhu Jianshen nodded, and then asked doubtfully: "You don't want to run away, do you?"
"Where can I go?" Li Qing curled his lips.
"As long as you don't run away," Zhu Jianshen nodded and said with a smile, "How about I give you another official position?"
"Haha." Li Qing smiled coldly, closed his eyes, and didn't bother to talk to him.
Zhu Jianshen felt bored, rubbed his nose angrily, and went to the side room to rest.
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The next day, early in the morning.
Zhu Youtang personally led hundreds of officials to greet him.
Zhu Jianshen often came to Lianjia Tuen'er's small courtyard before, and had it regularly cleaned. When Zhu Youtang heard that it was in Lianjia Tuen'er, he knew that his father was here.
When Zhu Jianshen got up, Li Qing was no longer there. He didn't worry about anything. He knew that Li Qing had probably gone to the street to have breakfast.
Seeing the Supreme Emperor again, and still alive and kicking, the ministers were happy, but also worried.
Looking at the posture of the Supreme Emperor, he is still alive. If he takes back the throne and returns to the throne... that won't be fun!
Zhu Youtang did not have such worries. For him, it would be great if his father wanted to regain power.
"My son, I will meet my father."
"I will see you, Your Majesty."
"Ping Shen." Zhu Jianshen glanced at Zhu Youtang. In front of the ministers, he couldn't scold him. He just said, "What are you doing with all this red tape? It's a waste. Go back."
Zhu Youtang did not dare to argue, so he was careful and said: "Father, I will help you get on the dragon chariot."
"No need, I can still move." Zhu Jianshen snorted and walked straight out.
Even if this is the case for the emperor's son, if he comes back to power... all the officials will be uneasy.
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I was blowing and beating all the way, and it took me an hour to reach the palace gate.
The Empress Dowager, the Empress Dowager, the Holy Mother Empress Dowager, the Empress... I, my wife, and my daughter-in-law all greeted him in front of the palace gate.
The Queen Mother Zhou was Zhu Jianshen's biological mother. She didn't have to come, but she had other thoughts.
It was another series of lengthy but necessary rituals. It was already noon when we entered the palace.
This short stretch of road took half a day, and Zhu Jianshen was extremely depressed.
Enter the Meridian Gate and walk across the Jinshui Bridge...
In Fengtian Temple Square, the banquet was ready, waiting for him, the Supreme Emperor.
This prodigal son... Even though Zhu Jianshen knew that his son was out of filial piety, he still couldn't help but feel distressed. How much could he eat?
In the end, those items are still cheaper.
Li Qing is also serious, come and have something to eat... Zhu Jian sighed deeply and stepped off the dragon chariot...
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A large table was also set up in Kunning Palace.
The Empress Dowager Zhou is in the c position, the Queen Mother, and Empress Dowager Ji are on the left and right. Empress Zhang sits next to Ji, and on the other side are Concubine Chen and Concubine De...
It can be said that everyone is happy when the Supreme Emperor comes back.
However, the starting point of joy is not the same.
On Zhou's right hand side, except for Queen Mother Ji, there was only Queen Zhang, while the others were all sitting on her left hand side, as if they were deliberately isolating them.
that's the truth.
The Supreme Emperor is back. His body is fine and his complexion is good. In their opinion, the Supreme Emperor will most likely ascend the throne again and regain power.
This is also in their interests, of course they are happy.
Whether it is the Zhou family, Concubine Chen, Concubine De, etc., they all hope that Zhu Jianshen will continue to be emperor.
After all, their relationship with Zhu Youtang was further removed.
"Queen Mother..." Queen Zhang gently tugged at the sleeve of Queen Mother Ji's robe and called out in a low voice. She also saw something was wrong.
Queen Mother Ji just smiled softly and gave her a piece of food with chopsticks, as if she didn't realize it, "Look at how thin you are, eat more tonic."
"It's time to make up for it." Mrs. Zhou added lightly, "I have been hoping to hold my great-great-grandson for how long, haha."
She is not like this on weekdays. How could she not know how much the emperor's grandson dotes on his granddaughter-in-law? But it is different today. The emperor's son is back.
Ordinary families are separated by generations, but the royal family is different.
Being separated by a generation also means that the relationship is further apart. Whoever is closer to the emperor will take advantage of him.
Grandma is not as good as her own mother.
Since Zhu Youtang ascended the throne, Mrs. Zhou has been very unhappy with Mrs. Ji. However, her son first fell ill and then left without saying goodbye, so she had to endure her displeasure.
It's different now. The emperor's son is back healthy and alive.
How could his son give up the throne just now when he was only forty years old?
It's time to show off the style of the master of the harem. In the days when the emperor is away, one or two of them are all focused on currying favor with Ji, haha...
Mrs. Zhou cleared her throat and said, "Xiao Zhang."
"Sun Chen's concubine is here." Queen Zhang stood up hurriedly.
"Xiao Ji is right, you are too thin. Well, this roast goose is a reward for you, don't waste it." Mrs. Zhou said seemingly concerned.
"...Yes, Queen Mother Xie." Queen Zhang looked at the oversized roast goose, filled with fear, but did not dare to disobey.
Queen Mother Ji frowned and said, "Queen Mother, how can Xiao Zhang eat so much?"
"I can't eat this, I can't eat that. When can I get pregnant?" Ms. Zhou suddenly lost her face.
The concubines were as silent as a cicada and did not dare to eat. They stood up quickly, lowered their heads, and whispered to persuade her to calm down.
The familiar feeling came back... Zhou enjoyed them like this.
This shows her high status.
Queen Mother Ji was angry, but she couldn't get angry, so she had to say to Queen Zhang: "Grandma Huang, this is for your own good. Just eat more. Don't force yourself if you can't eat. Grandma Huang loves you so much that she won't overwhelm you."
"I feel sorry for my great-great-grandson even more. It's a pity that I feel so sad when I don't have my great-great-grandson." Mrs. Zhou said in a strange tone.
At this time, Zhu Jianshen walked in and asked strangely: "Why are you all standing?"
Mrs. Zhou hurriedly spoke first and said: "Your Majesty, we are talking about Xiao Zhang. We have been married for so long and my stomach is still unresponsive. Please tell me..."
Huang'er... Zhu Jianshen frowned, he was very dissatisfied with this title.
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ps: I wish you all the best in the new year!
