But after all this trouble, no one was as interested as before.
Everyone was no longer interested in the topics that had been interesting to talk about before. Everyone just ate quietly.
Suddenly, the Empress spoke again. The family had been having dinner together and chatting for so long, but they still hadn't had a good discussion about family matters. How could it be possible?
"I think Chen'er is quite old now. He's almost at the age where he should get married and have children, right? This child is too old. It's really hard to have no one to take care of him."
The Queen looked at "Bei Mingchen" kindly, thinking about what happened just now, and couldn't help but sigh. It would be great if the princess was by her side to take care of her.
Having said this, Bei Mingshuo also became serious. It was true, Chen'er was already in her twenties.
Seeing that His Majesty seemed to be thinking about this matter seriously, the Queen turned around and spoke to His Majesty, giving him her opinion.
"Your Majesty, how about we choose a day and choose some ladies from famous families to show Chen'er?"
However, before Bei Mingshuo could speak, Shuojin hurriedly refused.
"There are differences between elders and younger ones. If there is a suitable one, then we should let the third brother choose first. My son, don't worry."
He has no control over this matter. This is a lifelong event for Bei Mingchen.
"It seems that the older one is doing something wrong and is leading the younger one. I will have to talk to your third brother about it in the future. The same goes for you kid. Don't always imitate your third brother in everything."
The empress concubine heard what was happening and said it in a joking tone.
The third prince is the son of the queen and is still unmarried.
"Yes, these children are getting older and are really thinking about getting married and having children. It would be better to start a family as soon as possible."
Bei Mingshuo couldn't help but sigh.
Speaking of this, a crooked idea suddenly came to his mind. It was about starting a family and starting a business. Although Shuojin didn't live up to expectations, Bei Mingchen still lived up to expectations.
Thinking of this, Shuojin had a plot in mind.
Bei Mingchen, who told you to hide this from me? This is the hole you dug for yourself, but it has nothing to do with me, so don’t blame me.
Brother, I'm just giving you a push, no thanks.
"Reporting to my father, the emperor and my mother, I actually already have the woman I like."
Shuojin said leisurely, maybe a little embarrassed, or maybe he really felt a little guilty about Bei Mingchen. Shuojin's voice sounded a little unconfident.
"Oh? How long have you been hiding this child from us? When will you bring it over and let the father, the queen, and the queen take a look?"
Hearing such an answer, his father and mother were extremely excited. They hurriedly asked questions and urged him to bring him to them.
"Uh, okay, one day, one day I will personally take her with me to pay my respects to my father, the emperor, and my mother." Shuojin was talking there. He only felt a little embarrassed and stuttered when he spoke.
…
Everyone was chatting and eating. Time passed by and the dinner was almost gone.
Shuojin, it’s time to go back.
It was getting late, and Bei Mingshuo wanted him to stay in the palace tonight, but he did not accept his father's invitation and left directly. Just like Bei Mingshuo originally invited Bei Mingchen to stay in the palace
He refused the meal without hesitation, turned around and left.
"Oh, when will this child forgive me?"
Looking at his retreating figure, Bei Mingshuo couldn't help but sigh.
"Don't worry, your majesty. Don't rush for a while. There is a long way to go. As long as we meet more in the future, you and your son will definitely be reconciled. I will also try my best to find ways to create opportunities for you to meet." The queen comforted.
"Okay, Queen, thank you for your trouble." Bei Mingshuo held her hand and said to her.
"It is my blessing to be able to share your Majesty's worries."
The Queen smiled slightly and said to His Majesty.
"I'm tired. Queen, are you tired after working hard all day? Go back and rest early!" After saying that, Bei Mingshuo left there.
"Farewell to Your Majesty."
The empress stood up, bowed while squatting, and respectfully sent Bei Mingshuo off.
As His Majesty gradually moved away, the expression on her face gradually changed. The sweet smile on her face gradually disappeared and was replaced by a sinister look.
Don’t worry, we have a long way to go, and we will see you more often in the future!
She will definitely keep Bei Mingchen under her nose. She will keep an eye on him, and she will not let that kid cause any trouble.
…
Shuojin had been staying in the palace that night, and he was extremely tired. Forget about the twists and turns. There were so many rules and regulations in the palace that he was about to be restrained to death. He couldn't help it as soon as he came back.
Now, you have to let yourself relax, you won't be so tired even if you go out to fight.
That night he fell on the bed and fell asleep.
When he woke up the next day, he always thought about what happened last night and thought about the twists and turns.
In a daze, he had an ominous premonition. Although there were many accidents and twists and turns yesterday, these problems were solved very smoothly.
Looking back now, it was too much of a coincidence. He could see that the palace maid did not seem to be a careless person.
She didn't spill it when pouring herself wine, picking up vegetables, or even serving other soups. She just spilled that bowl of soup. Not only did she spill the soup on his clothes, but she even spilled it on his clothes.
It spilled on his arm.
What's more important is that the thing gave him a red rash all over his body.
At that time, he was just thinking about minimizing big things and minimizing small things, and wanted this matter to go over quickly, so he didn't think too much about it.
Thinking about the appearance of the palace maid after she made a mistake, it seems a little strange.
Facing the Queen's fierce scolding, the little palace maid kept trembling and acted very frightened, and her voice was slightly noisy.
However, she forgot one thing, she did not hide her eyes!
A person's body language may be deceiving, but her eyes are hard to deceive.
Shuojin remembered that when he helped her up, at that moment, their eyes met. Her eyes were bright and clear, without any trace of panic. Her eyes even looked as sharp as an eagle, as if she was searching.
What are you wearing?
When he was helping her up, she even grabbed his hand tightly. The place she grabbed was none other than the allergic spot on his arm. At that time, he only thought that the palace maid might be nervous.
It would have been so hard, but now that I think about it, if she did it on purpose, it totally makes sense.
What happened next was even more coincidental. Shuojin never expected that he could change clothes so quickly and return to the dinner party.
At that time, the palace maid took him to the nearby dressing room, where a few clothes happened to be prepared. He took one casually, put it on and tried it on, and it happened to fit him very well, so he quickly put it on and left.
At that time, Shuojin just wanted to deal with it quickly and leave that depressing dinner party. But he never thought that maybe those clothes were originally prepared for him.
This was not an ordinary family banquet. He should have thought that this time the Queen suddenly asked him to enter the palace, which made it clear that it was a Hongmen banquet.
Otherwise, just because Bei Mingchen was injured on the battlefield, how could his father really care about him? He should have understood long ago that he should not expect too much.
If it was really as he expected, wouldn't the situation in Beimingchen be very bad?
Shuojin tried hard to recall what happened last night, thinking about his words and deeds, and thinking about his performance. It should be okay, and he should not have exposed anything.
However, he was still a little worried.
The more Shuojin thought about it, the more panicked he became. He really couldn't imagine what was going on over there.
He counted on his fingers and found that he had been away for nearly twenty days since the day he left. It was about to be the night of the full moon. Not only did Bei Mingchen not come back as promised, but more importantly, so
A long time passed and he didn't even send back a letter.
No, nothing can happen to Bei Mingchen, nothing can happen to him! He must go and take a look. No matter what the situation is over there, he must go and take a look, because he really can't rest assured.
Shuojin was hurriedly packing his luggage there, but soon he calmed down again and must not act rashly. He could not leave yet.
Even if he wanted to leave, he would have to wait until two days later. If he rushed there on a full moon night, not only would he not be able to help, but he would actually cause trouble for them. This would only be counterproductive.
Until now, he could only silently pray for the two of them, hoping nothing would happen to them these two days.
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In the palace.
That palace maid, because of her "mistake", disturbed the banquet carefully arranged by the queen, she would naturally be severely punished, otherwise how could there be any rules in the harem?
During the banquet, in order to take the overall situation into consideration and because Bei Mingchen was there to help him speak, the Queen did not scold her too harshly, but the punishment she deserved was indispensable.
She just ordered her servants to take the maid to her Nanming Palace and wait for her fate.
After everything was over, the Queen Empress returned to her Nanming Palace. The "palace maid" had been standing outside obediently, waiting for the Queen Empress's disposition.
"Let's go in, it's not shameful to stand outside!"
The queen walked up to her, shook her sleeves angrily, and spoke to her in a scolding tone.
"My servant obeys the order." The palace maid said obediently, and followed the queen in as she spoke.
After entering, the Queen hurriedly closed the door. There, in a place where no one else was around, her attitude changed 180 degrees.
"Okay, you don't have to do this in front of me." She said politely to the "palace maid".
Then, the woman slowly raised her head.
"Come here, come closer, and tell me what you discovered tonight."
As the Queen spoke, she waved her hand and motioned for her to come over. This matter must not be known to others.
"Empress, according to my observation, the situation of the fifth prince is indeed like that. This is definitely the root of the disease that happened back then, no doubt."
The woman slowly told the Queen the information he gained at the dinner.
"Sure?"
This matter was of great importance and could not be taken lightly. The Queen confirmed it to her again and again.
"Your Majesty, you know the medical skills of common women."
The red rashes on the Fifth Prince's arms were definitely unique, and she could be sure that her judgment was definitely not wrong.
"Of course I believe in your medical skills. It's so good."
As the Queen spoke, she felt relieved and closed her eyes. Her hanging heart could finally let go.
After she finished speaking, she paused for a long time, thinking about the matter, and then continued to speak to the woman.
"Go and reply and tell them everything is fine here."
"As commanded."
After thinking for a moment, the Queen then added another sentence.
"Also, remember to tell them that there is nothing wrong with them being careful, but not to be too nervous."
If you break the rules and lose your credibility because of this little thing, it will be difficult to gain a foothold in the world in the future.
Moreover, listening to their descriptions, this employer is not simple. If they are too cautious, they will be self-defeating.
