As the emperor said, the imperial concubine is ill.
He said hello outside the bedroom, and the palace servant came out to send a message: "The empress said that the Third Young Master is interested. He just came out of the prison. The Third Young Master should go back and rest early. In a few days, the luggage prepared for you will be sent to the Marquis Mansion.
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Yang Shu agreed, said goodbye and left.
After leaving the palace, his eyes became a little wet.
What's the matter? They won't be allowed to meet like this.
Fu Jin had already told him through Ning Xiu why he was released from prison successfully.
If Concubine Pei hadn't taken advantage of the miscarriage to get the emperor's attention, Lu Qian would have had to plan carefully and find a good opportunity before he dared to plead.
Thinking of the truth about Concubine Pei's illness, the anger in Yang Shu's chest almost overflowed.
Miscarriage! It turned out to be a miscarriage!
How could it be such a coincidence that she had a miscarriage at this time? He didn’t even believe it was an accident, the timing was so perfect!
Moreover, she cannot be considered weak, she is just older.
Maybe the pregnancy is a coincidence, but the miscarriage is definitely not!
"Young Master?" Ah Xuan called out when he saw that his expression was not right.
Yang Shu lowered his head and wiped away his tears before getting on the carriage: "Go back home!"
"yes."
A few days later, the Hou Mansion received several large boxes of things from Concubine Pei.
Clothes, medicinal materials, utensils, and even a lot of food that can be stored for a long time.
Awan packed them into her luggage one by one.
Yang Shu sat in silence and didn't speak much for several days.
Ah Wan was very worried and wanted to persuade him but didn't know what to say.
At this time, Mingwei finally delivered the news.
…
Xuanfei glanced at the group of people in front of him and frowned: "Do you think we are going for a spring outing? There are so many people!"
Mingwei brought a lot of blessings, Ah Xuan and Ah Wan were both on Yang Shu's side.
"Then how many do you want to bring?"
"Two at most."
Mingwei glanced at it: "Okay, just the two of us."
No need to fight anymore.
Xuanfei led them into a worship hall and told them, "Stay here. If there is an emergency, just knock the chime on the table."
Then he took Mingwei and Yang Shu into the back hall.
The altar table for the statue in the back hall was pushed open, revealing a very small hole.
Xuanfei led them in, lit torches and marched through the secret passage.
Every corner there is a protective formation.
With Xuanfei leading the way, the whole group traveled smoothly.
After walking like this for an hour, we arrived at our destination.
Xuanfei pushed aside the stone slab and the three of them climbed out of a well.
Yang Shu looked up and asked, "Is this a shrine?"
"Yes." Xuanfei replied softly, "The person who takes care of the shrine is our Xuandu Temple. I have asked someone to pass the message to the imperial concubine. She will find an excuse to come over then."
Speaking of this, Mingwei didn't expect that Xuan Fei would do it so cleanly.
She originally thought that she would enter the palace through a secret passage, so she tried to cover up her whereabouts and took Yang Shu into Qianqiu Palace.
Unexpectedly, Xuanfei actually found a way to inform Concubine Pei.
It is much safer to meet at the shrine than at Qianqiu Palace.
The national master who can do demon magic is indeed quite capable.
While they were talking, an old Taoist came over and led them to the side hall.
The three of them didn't wait long when there was a commotion outside. They heard a slightly sharp voice saying: "Be careful! The queen is better and can't see the wind."
Yang Shu heard that this was Cui Shun from Qianqiu Palace.
Concubine Pei is indeed here.
He clenched his fists unconsciously and breathed slightly.
I have met Concubine Pei countless times in the past, but this time, the meaning is different.
This was the first time they met after he learned about his life experience.
Outside, Concubine Pei got off the warm sedan and was helped into the altar.
Burning incense and candles, praying to the gods. At the end, Concubine Pei stroked the empty swaddling clothes and said: "Let me and my undestined child stay alone for a while. You all can go down."
Her face was pale and her expression was sad, but no one suspected anything. Before Cui Shun left, he also warned her a few words: "Don't be too sad, otherwise the little prince will leave without peace of mind."
Concubine Pei nodded: "I know, you go ahead."
The palace servants retired one by one, leaving only Concubine Pei, kneeling in front of the statue, holding her baby in her arms.
After a moment, she heard a slight noise behind her and turned around.
Yang Shu came out of the side hall and looked at her blankly.
Concubine Pei blinked, tears slipped from her eyes and fell on the swaddling clothes.
Yang Shu looked at her and walked closer step by step.
When he arrived in front of Concubine Pei, he didn't say anything, he just knelt down and lowered his head deeply.
Concubine Pei stretched out her hands tremblingly, hugged him in her arms, and choked with sobs: "My child..."
Unable to suppress my emotions any longer, I burst into tears.
Cui Shun vaguely heard it outside and couldn't help but feel sad.
The empress really feels sorry for this little prince who has no luck, and she will report it to His Majesty later so that His Majesty can take pity on him.
In the palace, Yang Shu burst into tears, but did not dare to raise his head.
Until Mingwei's gentle reminder came to my ears: "Hurry up, the imperial concubine cannot stay too long."
She had just had a miscarriage for a few days, and she should have been lying in bed to rest. This time she found a reason to go to the shrine to offer incense. After a long time, the people serving her would definitely be worried.
Concubine Pei also woke up, smiled gratefully at her, and wiped the tears from her face.
The mother and son got up and went to the side to talk.
"Do you know everything?" Concubine Pei asked softly.
Yang Shu nodded and said solemnly: "I... met Mr. Fu."
Concubine Pei showed a look of sadness: "I didn't expect Mr. Fu to still remember this promise. He is really a trustworthy gentleman. I originally thought that once my aunt goes away, no one will know the truth anymore."
The aunt she refers to is the eldest princess. The eldest princess is the current eldest sister, but she is the aunt of the emperor's eldest grandson.
Yang Shu felt sour when he heard her mention the eldest princess.
When his grandmother was still alive, he never knew that they paid so much for him, and he complained in his heart that they left him alone. Now that he knows, he can never see them again.
He mustered up the courage, looked at Concubine Pei in front of him, and asked the question.
"You...you didn't enter the palace voluntarily, you did it for me, right?"
Concubine Pei looked gloomy, but she smiled at him: "Mom doesn't want to lie to you. It is true that I did not enter the palace voluntarily, but I have enjoyed the glory these years. Don't feel guilty. Rather than being widowed at a young age, it is not bad to remarry.
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She said it easily, but Yang Shu almost shed tears.
Rather than being widowed at the age of eighteen, he really hopes that his mother can remarry. However, it must be a man that the mother wants to marry, not someone who is forced to serve.
Seeing him like this, Concubine Pei stretched out her hand to touch his face, which looked very much like hers and her husband's. Her eyes were gentle and sentimental: "Now that you know the truth, you should understand that he can't tolerate you. If you go to the northwest, don't go back to Beijing. Be careful."
Business there. The sky is high and the emperor is far away, so the news there is not so easy to spread back to the capital. As for the future, you have to do what you can. You must take care of yourself first. Only when you are safe and your mother is thousands of miles away can you feel at ease.