The second prince is really honest and true to his duty.
I didn't act like a monster once I left the house, and I continued to study honestly when I returned home.
After only a few days, the guard guard was asked to send a message to ask how Concubine Hui was doing.
As a son of man, this is what he should do. If he didn't do this, he would be rejected by the emperor for not being filial.
After half a month, Concubine Hui's illness finally recovered.
The time sequence has also officially entered the harsh winter.
This year's winter seems to be particularly cold. It has only been a month since the beginning of winter and it has snowed several times.
Fortunately, the weather has been good in recent years, and Yunjing has become even more prosperous. Under the auspices of the government, wealthy households have given porridge and clothing, which has not caused a large number of frost deaths.
Government affairs were in order, and the emperor was not so busy, so he went to the harem more frequently.
But the strange thing is that it is Concubine Hui who he often goes to see, but he rarely goes to see Concubine Hui.
The wind direction in the palace then became a little strange.
Concubine Hui, who had been quiet for a long time, suddenly became very popular. Those low-ranking concubines who used to go to Qianqiu Palace to pay their respects now mostly go to Concubine Hui.
Suddenly, Concubine Hui, who had been out of favor for many years, became very popular.
The emperor took the hand warmer handed over by Concubine Hui and said: "You need to be well after your illness. Don't be tired again. Now it is no better than when I was young. Illness has greatly damaged my vitality, and it is not easy to recover."
Concubine Hui smiled, maybe because the emperor came more often, she looked radiant recently and looked several years younger.
"Aren't you the same one yourself? You're talking about being a concubine." She reached out and touched the emperor's hand, saying lovingly, "Your Majesty is more afraid of the cold than in previous years!"
The emperor shook his head and said with some emotion: "I'm getting older, isn't that all? I'm afraid of the heat in summer and the cold in winter. There's nothing I can do about it."
Concubine Hui's eyes flashed and she said: "Since Your Majesty is afraid of the cold, why don't you go to the palace to stay for two months? There are hot springs in Xiushan, which are suitable for recuperation. Wouldn't it be good to wait until the end of the year to return to Beijing?"
The emperor was somewhat moved.
There is a villa palace in Xiushan, which was built by the previous dynasty but was later destroyed by the war.
In his later years, Taizu was in poor health, so he rebuilt this palace for recuperation.
In his early years, the emperor often accompanied Taizu on trips to Xingxiu Mountain, knowing that the winter there was warm and very comfortable.
It's just that he considered himself a diligent emperor, so he felt it was inappropriate to leave Beijing for several months and abandon government affairs.
Concubine Hui advised again: "In the past twenty years since you have been on the throne, you have governed the country in an orderly manner. There have been several heavy snowfalls this winter, but there have been no major disasters. On the contrary, you yourself have worked hard for so many years and can't take care of your health. You have a headache.
I'm afraid it will be even more uncomfortable when it develops in winter."
The emperor couldn't help but nodded. What he was worried about was his illness. He had suffered several attacks in the first half of the year. After the ritual, he felt much better thanks to the blessings of his ancestors. According to previous years, when he gets busy at the end of the year, he might have one or two more attacks.
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"It's almost November, and it's snowed heavily for several times. I'm afraid the roads will be difficult to walk on."
Concubine Hui said with a smile: "Xiushan is not far from Beijing, and there are smooth official roads. There are people plowing snow every day, so how can it be difficult to walk? You can pick a sunny day and arrive in one day. In the past two months,
It's the coldest time. You've recovered well. You'll be back just in time for the New Year, and you'll feel lighter."
The emperor was really tempted this time and said, "I'll think about it again."
Concubine Hui said no more, and turned to talk about today's dishes, and said that they would be given to the concubine.
After the meal, the emperor got on the chariot. He originally wanted to go back to Mingguang Palace, but after thinking about it, he ordered the eunuch carrying the chariot: "Go to Qianqiu Palace."
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Wen Xiuyi came out, looked at Concubine Hui who was leaning on the couch with her eyes closed, and asked, "He agreed?"
Concubine Hui didn't open her eyes, she just said: "We are inseparable."
Wen Xiuyi breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile: "My aunt's actions are indeed extraordinary. Xiuyi thought that you had been silent for many years and had forgotten these methods, but it was me who underestimated you."
Concubine Hui snorted lightly, opened her eyes, looked at her and said: "I told you earlier, the harem has the wisdom to survive in the harem, you can't come here so recklessly."
"Yes." Wen Xiuyi was very obedient, "I was reckless."
Seeing her like this, Concubine Hui finally felt satisfied.
Ever since Wen Xiuyi entered the palace, this little girl has treated herself with a arrogant attitude. In her eyes, Concubine Hui, who is about to turn fifty, is of no use except for her high status. It is not easy for her to even meet the emperor.
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Concubine Hui can endure it. For the sake of her son, it’s nothing to be angry. But who wouldn’t like to be supported?
Wen Xiuyi warmed her hands and said, "Before I leave Beijing, I will go see my cousin once. Does my aunt have anything to say to my cousin?"
Concubine Hui was stunned for a moment: "How did you see me?"
Wen Xiuyi smiled confidently: "I want to see it, of course there will be a way."
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Before going to the other palace, Wen Xiuyi went back to the Wen family.
No one knew that that night, she entered the Second Prince's Mansion, which was prohibited from entering or exiting.
At the invitation of Mr. Hong, the second prince went to the study to admire the moon. As soon as he entered, he found a girl in a cloak sitting opposite Mr. Hong.
The second prince was startled and blurted out: "You're not that one...Why are you here?"
Wen Xiuyi stood up and saluted, raised her head and smiled brightly, calling: "Cousin."
"..."
Facing the astonished second prince, Mr. Hong stroked his beard and said with a smile, "Miss Xiuyi is the friend that Hong said."
The second prince was shocked.
The last time he entered the palace, he saw a girl accompanying Concubine Hui. He heard that it was Miss Wen, so he just nodded casually and didn't take it to heart.
There were no talented people in the Wen family, let alone power. He didn't pay much attention to the sudden addition of a cousin, but he didn't feel anything was wrong.
"You, you..." He was so shocked that he couldn't speak.
Mr. Hong looked at Wen Xiuyi and explained to him with a smile: "Your Highness, please forgive me. As early as a month ago, Miss Xiuyi used the name of the Wen family to enter the palace to accompany Concubine Hui. You were able to leave the palace last time, Xiuyi
The ceremony is indispensable."
The second prince suddenly understood and expressed his gratitude to Mr. Hong: "Sir, you have already made plans for me so early. If I get my wish one day, I will definitely live up to your kindness."
Mr. Hong was very pleased: "Hong did all this just to repay His Highness. There is no kindness at all."
When he said this, the second prince was even more moved.
Mr. Hong said: "It's not easy for Xiuyi to come here. Your Highness, let's get down to business first."
The second prince immediately and diligently poured the tea himself and thanked Mr. Hong and Wen Xiuyi.
After finally talking about the business, Mr. Hong said: "Your Highness, if nothing unexpected happens, the emperor will leave Beijing in the near future and go to Yichun Palace in Xiushan. He will not return until the end of the year."
The second prince wondered: "What does this have to do with me? I am guilty, and my father will definitely not take me there."
Mr. Hong laughed: "This is your opportunity! Think about it, who will be the prime minister in the absence of the Holy Spirit? Even if Prime Minister Lu is able to handle everything, he still needs to have a nominal master, right?"
The second prince's face darkened, and three words came out from between his teeth: "Third Prince!" (To be continued)