Zhao Yunniang stood up and walked to Qi Zi and said softly: "Everything will be fine."
Qi Zi smiled and nodded.
Zhao Yunniang continued: "Shiqi and I are also going to the capital."
"Are you going too?"
"Yes, shopkeeper Zhang in the Beijing business has passed away. Now there is a need for a new boss. Shiqi has to go and have a look. He just happens to go with you." Zhao Yunniang explained.
"Haha, okay, it's good to have company this way. How long will it take for us to go back?"
"Hmm~." Zhao Yunniang thought for a moment and said, "I haven't been to the capital, so I don't know, but I just heard from Shiqi and the others that it should be about twenty days."
Qi Zi was silent and looked out the window silently. Xiu Yu brought the snacks in and put them on the table.
In the past two days, Liu Zhongwen and Qi Zi rarely spoke, but it can be seen that Liu Zhongwen was nervous. He understood what it meant to return to the capital this time. Although Qi Zi said that he would be with him, there were still problems.
, the risk is too great, but I have to go back.
Qi Zi is the same. Although she shows a normal mentality, there is always something that seems very awkward. She understands the reason why she is like this, but everything is a foregone conclusion and she can't change anything.
Today is the day to set off. The sun is shining brightly. A bird is parked on the roof with a small insect in its beak, looking around from time to time. There are also three birds not far away, chirping and jumping around.
There were two carriages parked at the entrance of Ling Mansion. Liu Zhongwen carefully laid out quilts on the carriage where Qi Zi was sitting, trying to make her sit as comfortable as possible. Qi Zi looked at him, not knowing whether he was grateful or guilty.
Ling's mother was sitting on a wooden wheelchair and earnestly asked Ling Shiqi: "You must take good care of Yun Niang, and you must also pay attention to your own safety."
Ling Shiqi stepped forward and took Ling's mother's hand, glanced at his wife and said, "Mom, don't worry, we will all be careful. When it comes to you, the child is not here, so take care. I will come back as soon as possible."
"I'm fine, Lizhen is taking care of me." Ling's mother comforted her.
Ling Shiqi then said to Ling Lizhen, who was standing behind Ling's mother: "Take good care of your mother and don't be willful and make her angry."
Ling Lizhen said in a coquettish tone: "Brother, don't worry, I'm not young anymore and I will take good care of my mother."
Master Liu and Liu Zhongwen came over. Master Liu said, "Sister, you have to pay attention to your health. I will come visit you again when I have time in the future."
"Brother, you are the same. Now that you are old, you can just take care of your grandson at home. Don't be tired anymore." Ling's mother said with a smile.
"Haha, your brother, this is my fate and I can't change it. You don't have to worry, I will take good care of my old bones." Liu Fuzi also said with a smile.
Liu Zhongwen said: "Aunt, Zhongwen is gone, you must take care of your health. I will come to pick you up when my father celebrates his birthday next year."
"Okay, Zhongwen, it's hard enough for you to take care of your child alone. My aunt can't do anything to help you, so don't be offended."
"Auntie, thank you for your kindness." Liu Zhongwen took the child that Xiuyu was holding and bowed deeply in front of Ling's mother.
Su Yueling and Qi Zi also walked up to Ling's mother. Qi Zi said, "Auntie, Yue Ling and I would like to thank you for taking care of us during this time."
"Seriously, we are all guests here. Please forgive me if I didn't greet you well." Ling's mother said with a smile.
Su Yueling shook her hand and said: "There is no place where the hospitality is not good. No, Mrs. Ling, you are so kind. It makes me feel a little sorry to say that."
Ling's mother smiled and said, "You are welcome to come here often in the future."
Qi Zi and Su Yueling also bowed deeply to Ling's mother.
Ling Shiqi smiled and said: "Okay, mother, we are setting off, please take care."
"Go and come back soon." Ling's mother said and shed tears.
Everyone got on the carriage, Qi Zi, Su Yueling, and Zhao Yunniang sat in the carriage at the back, and everyone else sat in the carriage in front. Before leaving, Ling's mother also told Ling Nian who was sitting in the driving seat: "Take good care of the young master.
them."
"Don't worry, Madam, Ling Nian will definitely take good care of them, drive——." Ling Nian whipped his horse whip and the carriage started to move.
Inside the Imperial Palace in Beijing
The dark curtains have been drawn down, and stars are twinkling in the sky. Lanterns have been lit in the corridors of the palace. In the courtyard of Jinyuzhai, there are several vegetarian dishes on the stone table. The Queen Mother has left the Buddhist hall.
When she came out, Aunt Jiang greeted her. The Queen Mother said, "Isn't the Emperor here yet?"
"Master, I have already sent someone to invite you. Please sit down first." Aunt Jiang helped the Queen Mother sit on the stone bench.
"Alas." The Queen Mother sighed and said, "Ever since the Emperor came back, I have no appetite. I only eat more when dining with me."
"Isn't it? It would be great if the queen came back with me." Aunt Jiang put a ladle of soup in a bowl and said regretfully.
As soon as Aunt Jiang finished speaking, Xuan Yi walked in from the door and said politely: "My son, please see your mother."
"Your Majesty, please get up quickly. There are no outsiders here, so there is no need to perform this great ceremony." The Queen Mother said kindly.
Xuan Yi stood up and said, "Thank you very much, Queen Mother."
"Are you hungry? Come and sit down quickly. Aunt Jiang, please serve the Emperor a bowl of soup." The Queen Mother ordered with a smile.
"Yes." Mother Jiang responded and picked up the spoon again.
In Qifeng Hall, the Phalaenopsis in the courtyard, although not in bloom, are still full of vitality and vitality.
Cuiyi walked in with tea and put it on the table, while Zilan tidied the bed. They were released from prison the day Xuan Yi came back, and Ren asked them to return to Qifeng Hall, where Qi Zi once lived.
place passed.
Fen'er and Fang'er both walked into the hall with snacks and put them on the table.
Fang'er said: "Will the Emperor come to Qifeng Palace tonight?"
Fen'er pinched Fang'er's forehead and said, "You silly girl, of course the emperor will come."
Zilan and Cuiyi couldn't help laughing, Cuiyi said: "Okay, you two sisters."
Zilan's face suddenly became melancholy. She walked to the door, looked at the phalaenopsis all over the yard and said, "It has been more than a month since the emperor came back. He has been staying in the Qifeng Palace every night. It seems that he doesn't care about the empress at all."
To us.”
Cui Yi also walked over and said, "Yes, I have been in the palace for so many years, and I have never seen the emperor be so infatuated with a woman."
"It would be great if the Queen came back with the Emperor." Zi Lan said with tears.
Cuiyi patted her shoulder gently and said: "Actually, we have served the emperor for so long and we understand his character. This time he chased the empress even though he went so far away, but he didn't get her back.
The blow must be quite big."
Fen'er walked up behind Cui Yi and said: "When I was in Luozhou, I saw how kind the emperor was to his empress, but I just can't figure out why two such good people would end up like this. It's such a pity."
Zi Lan and Cui Yi were both interested, and turned around and said in unison: "Then tell us more about your concubine's stay in Luozhou."
Before Fen'er could speak, Fang'er pouted and said, "Sisters, please spare us. You have asked this question many times. We really don't know what else we haven't told you."
Seeing Fang'er's tearless expression, everyone couldn't help laughing: "Hahaha——."