Chapter 428: The virtuous concubine wants to marry her but does not fight
It's Concubine Xian's birthday at the end of September, and according to the rules, it has to be done.
However, Concubine Xian expressed her feelings to the emperor early. She would not attend this year's birthday party and would not accept any gifts from anyone.
After repeated requests, the emperor finally agreed.
After the morning court that day, the second prince was called to the study room. It was still because of Yao Ziyun's matter, and someone wrote a letter mentioning the second prince.
Because there have been too many things recently, the emperor is inevitably a little impatient, and due to the solar terms, he is really not in a good mood at this time.
The second prince stood there with his hands lowered as he was being scolded. He only hoped that the emperor could calm down as soon as possible.
"Look what you have done?!" The emperor patted the books on the desk, "You are a dignified prince, and you are being ordered around by the Yao family. Where can I put my face?!"
He completely ignored that it was his connivance that allowed the Yao family to dominate the world.
The second prince didn't refute a word, and he didn't even think about refuting in his heart. He knew that he was a punching bag in front of the emperor.
He was scolded skillfully, and seeing that the emperor was getting more and more excited, he simply knelt down.
"Everything is my son's fault. Please calm down, father." The second prince said with sincerity and fear, but his heart was calm.
The emperor looked at him, his eyes widened, and he took a few breaths and said, "What a curse! If you hadn't thought about your wife being pregnant, I would have had you dragged out and beaten!"
The emperor was naturally very happy when he learned about Jin Lingyi's pregnancy earlier.
He was rewarded with some gifts and sent an imperial doctor to diagnose his pulse.
The second prince did not report Wu Qiqi's pregnancy. Firstly, she was just a concubine. Secondly, her fetus was unstable. The second prince wanted to wait until she was older.
"My dear father, thank you very much for your kindness." The second prince kowtowed.
"Go down! Don't be an eyesore in front of me!" The emperor turned his head to the side, "Go back and think about all the wrong things you have done, and write a note yourself and submit it to me! This will prevent others from exposing you together!"
"I understand, I am already writing." The second prince said that he did help Yao Ziyun, but he did not do anything harmful to nature, so even if he made a mistake, it would be limited.
In the end, it can be said that Yao Ziyun forced himself to do it by threatening his biological mother, Jiang Cairen, and this is also true.
The emperor suddenly waved his hand as if he had lost all strength. He was reluctant to face the second prince, because in the end it would remind him of the woman who had disgraced him.
The second prince walked out when Shang Qiyan walked in.
"Manager Shang, your gout has broken out again?" He noticed that Shang Qiyan was walking with a limp.
"Yes! The old slave's gout is getting worse." Shang Qiyan smiled, but couldn't help showing a bitter look, "I can't use it anymore."
"I have tiger bone wine from Liaoxi. I'll get you two bottles later." The second prince said, "It's more effective than other things."
"Oh, thank you very much, old slave!" Shang Qiyan quickly handed over his hand, "Second Highness, please walk slowly, I have to go in and give your Majesty a reply."
The second prince came out of the study room and saw Concubine Xian and two maids standing not far away. They smiled and nodded when they saw him.
The second prince had no choice but to step forward to say hello: "Today is the birthday of the good empress. I should have gone there early to say hello, but I was delayed because I wanted to reply to your majesty's message."
"Isn't that obvious?" Concubine Xian smiled lovingly, "I have already said that all etiquette will be dispensed with on my birthday this year. Everyone is busy at this time, so I don't want to do it again.
Adding to the chaos."
"A good empress always knows the general situation like this," the second prince said, "but Lingyi and I have prepared a birthday gift a long time ago. I will send it to you later. Don't refuse it."
"These are all trivial matters," Concubine Xian said, "I have been thinking about you. I heard that many people have written letters these days saying that you are an accomplice of the Yao family. I am afraid that His Majesty will get angry and punish you. Is nothing wrong?
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"I have asked you to worry about the good empress. It doesn't seem to be a big deal now." The second prince smiled.
"That's okay," Concubine Xian nodded repeatedly, "I heard that Ling Yi is pregnant, so congratulations! Whenever she wants to move around, remember to come to my palace and I will talk to her."
As long as there is no real conflict of interest, Concubine Xian always has a kind face towards everyone. She and the second prince never blushed from the beginning to the end, so everything seems to be going well on the surface.
Shang Qiyan walked in and reported to the emperor: "Your Majesty, the Concubine Xian has come to express her gratitude."
When he got up early, the emperor specially ordered Shang Qiyan to send the prepared birthday gifts to Concubine Xian.
So Concubine Xian inquired about the emperor and came over to express her gratitude.
"I understand, tell her to go back." The emperor was there reviewing the memorial, without raising his head, "Tell the concubine Xian that I will go to her palace for lunch."
Of course, the emperor was not fond of Concubine Xian, but he had a good impression of her, which can be seen from the title given to her.
Today is her birthday. Even if there is no banquet arranged in the palace, the emperor still wants to go over and accompany her. It is human nature.
Shang Qiyan then walked out again, smiled and said to Concubine Xian: "Your Majesty said that there is no need for your Majesty to go in to say thank you, and asked your Majesty to go back and rest first. Your Majesty will go over during lunch, and your Majesty can ask someone to prepare it in advance."
"Thank you, Lord Shang." Concubine Xian smiled and thanked her. The maid on the side took a heavy purse and handed it to Shang Qiyan, "Then we will go back first."
The Sixth Prince had been waiting in Jiaolan Palace for some time. When he saw Concubine Xian coming back, he hurriedly went to greet her.
"Today is my concubine's birthday. Please accept your respects from me." The Sixth Prince said and knelt down, "I wish my concubine good health, longevity and good health every year today and every year."
"Get up quickly!" Concubine Xian pulled her son up with her hands, "I always feel that your mouth is sweeter this year than in previous years."
"Actually, I should have come here early. I just have to attend the morning court, so there is nothing I can do." The sixth prince scratched his head in embarrassment, "Concubine, please don't make fun of me."
"You are my only son, why should I make fun of you?" Concubine Xian sat down with a smile, "Your father is coming for lunch, so remember to be sweeter then."
The sixth prince looked around and saw that there was no one else around him, pursed his lips and said, "Concubine, now that the Yao family has fallen, we don't need to fight anymore, right?"
Concubine Xian glanced at her and said nothing. The sixth prince continued to muster up his courage and said, "People outside say that the fifth brother should be made the prince next. I don't think he will embarrass us."
Concubine Xian lowered her head slightly, with a smile on her lips, as if listening to the sixth prince patiently.
"Concubine, I know I'm not the one, so I simply won't get involved." Sixth Prince Xu Xu said, "I just think that I can marry Asu by then, and I will be satisfied."