As for Yong Lian, because he was worried about being seen, Yong Lian asked Qi Kuan to leave when he was still some way away from Kunning Palace, and ran back to the palace in the snow, but he didn't want to be seen again.
The scene when he came over with Qi Kuan.
Wenzhu held the umbrella and said: "Master, isn't that Qi Kuan from Yanxi Palace? Why did he come here with the second elder brother? Did the second elder brother come back from Yanxi Palace? The one from Yanxi Palace came to the Queen several times before
The empress sent her greetings and sent her back. The servants thought that the empress and concubine Xian were at odds with each other. Unexpectedly, it only took a few days for them to get back together."
Gao's eyes flashed slightly and he said coldly: "Getting back to the old relationship? If that's the case, why didn't Qi Kuan send the second elder brother to the palace gate and let him run back in the snow without even daring to take an umbrella?
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Wen Zhu came over understandingly and said, "Master, are you saying that the second elder brother secretly went to see Concubine Xian?"
The corner of Gao's lips curled up slightly and she said: "If you want to know if this is true, you can find out if you go in and ask the queen. But before that, I have to mention the matter of the third elder brother to her."
Wenzhu was startled and said, "Master, are you ready to speak?"
"After waiting for so long, it's time to speak up. Otherwise, I'll regret it if I let Concubine Zhe and the others take the lead." After that, Mrs. Gao said no more and walked in holding Wenzhu's hand.
Mingyu was leaning on the imperial concubine's couch. When she saw Mrs. Gao coming in, she smiled slightly and said, "Concubine Hui is here, sit down quickly."
Since Xianyue entered the cold palace, Mrs. Gao has come to pay her respects every now and then. During this time, she was very diligent. In addition, Mrs. Gao's flattery made Mingyu very fond of her.
After Mrs. Gao sat down as instructed, she looked at Mingyu and said, "Why do you look so tired? Is it because the third elder brother is making endless noises?"
Mingyu waved her hands and said: "It has nothing to do with Third Brother, it's because of Concubine Xian. I saw that she has been coming to greet her these days, so I couldn't bear to refuse her again and again, so I met her, but after meeting her, I found that I had nothing to say to her.
Said, and then she mentioned Yonglian again and said she wanted to see him."
Mrs. Gao asked tentatively: "Your Majesty, do you agree?"
Mingyu shook his head and said: "No, I dismissed Yonglian because she was reviewing her homework."
Gao's willow eyebrows slightly raised and said: "I see, Concubine Xian said on the surface that she came to pay her respects to the empress, but in fact she wanted to see her second elder brother in a different way. Otherwise, why didn't she come to pay homage to the empress on her first day out of the cold palace?
Please say hello, remember to go to Cining Palace."
Mingyu took it seriously and said: "I know it in my heart, so I didn't let her see Yonglian. Ever since she entered the mansion, I have been treating her well and treating her like my own sister. I really didn't expect that she would treat her like this."
Yong Lian is my only son, but she actually..." She sighed and said, "I looked at her just now and really wanted to ask her why she did that."
"Excuse me, concubine, to tell the truth. Even if the empress asks, she won't admit it. As long as the empress knows it well. I have heard a sentence before. Although it is a bit vulgar, it is quite reasonable."
Mingyu asked curiously: "What are you talking about?"
"If I tell you this, please don't laugh at me." Mrs. Gao took the tea brought by the palace servants and said, "Barking dogs don't bite people, and biting dogs don't bark. In other words, those who usually keep silent
Talent is the most terrifying thing. Just like this time, he occupied the emperor for many days without any notice. It is not easy for the concubines and others to see the emperor."
Mingyu repeated it softly and said: "As you said, although it is crude, it makes sense. I have been wrong about her for so many years."
"It's not too late to know now." At this point, Gao changed the subject and said, "My dear, I wonder how my third brother is doing these days?"
When he mentioned this, Mingyu couldn't help but sigh, "He's still the same. He's always noisy and won't sleep. Grandma can't do anything about him. I really don't have that much energy to take care of him, and I don't know when I will be obedient."
After hearing this, Mrs. Gao rolled up her sleeves and stood up, saying solemnly: Madam, I am here to ask for something, and I hope your Majesty can agree to it."
Mingyu said in a friendly manner: "If Concubine Hui has something to do, just say it. If I can agree, I will definitely agree."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Mrs. Gao said gratefully, and then said: "My Majesty knows that I have been unable to have another child since my last miscarriage. I have always felt very sorry. Now that the third elder brother has lost his biological mother,
If possible... I would like to adopt her as my child. Don't worry, I will definitely treat him as my own son and not let him suffer any injustice."
Mingyu said unexpectedly: "You also want to adopt the third brother?"
Mrs. Gao noticed the word "ye" in her mind, and felt a chill in her heart. She asked tentatively: "Has someone already mentioned this matter to the empress?"
"When Concubine Zhe came to see me yesterday, she also said that she would adopt the third elder brother. However, I felt that she already had an elder brother under her knees. If she continued to take care of the third elder brother, she would lose her energy, so she did not agree to it.
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Gao was frightened for a moment. She thought she had spoken too early, but she didn't expect Fucha to be earlier than herself. Fortunately, Mingyu didn't agree, otherwise it would have been all in vain.
"The empress is very worried. Concubine Zhe takes care of two elder brothers by herself. It is easy for her to be neglectful. Especially the third elder brother is still so young and needs more care and love. Although I have never been a mother-in-law, I can still ask for help.
The empress promises that she will do her best to love him, because... I can no longer have children in this life." After speaking, Gao's voice gradually became softer, and her expression became even gloomier.
Mingyu said distressedly: "I understand the pain in your heart, and I believe you will treat Third Brother well." After thinking for a moment, she said: "Okay, I will tell the emperor about this matter. As long as the emperor agrees,
I will leave Yongzhang to your care."
After Mrs. Gao had said so much, she was waiting for her words. She knelt down happily and said, "I would like to thank you for your support. I will always be grateful to you for your great kindness."
Mingyu smiled and said: "There is no need to give such a big gift. I am not only fulfilling your needs, but also considering the future of the third elder brother. In short, I will wait until I see the emperor to tell you everything. Hurry up now."
Not only did Mrs. Gao not stand up, but she kowtowed and said respectfully: "No matter whether the emperor agrees or not, I must be grateful to the empress for her kindness."
"I told you to get up, but you must be so polite." After Mrs. Gao sat down again, Mingyu said with emotion: "I used to listen to Concubine Xian's instigation, and I was very picky about you and even scolded you. Now, now
Looking back, I really regret it.”
Mrs. Gao hurriedly said: "I have forgotten those things a long time ago. Please forget them too, please don't remember them again, otherwise I will be punished and deserve death."
Her words fell into Mingyu's ears, and she felt extremely comfortable. She smiled and said, "Okay, from now on, none of us will mention the past."