Since Sheng Hong ascended the throne, he went to court every day to handle political affairs and never slackened off.
Today is a rare "vacation" day. I don't care about anything and spend my whole time with my beloved wife and daughter.
A Luo slept soundly and didn't wake up until dark. She stretched herself first, then rubbed her eyes, and finally opened her eyes and shouted in a delicate voice: "Dad, Mom!"
A Luo was not used to the title of father, emperor and mother, and she still said father and mother.
The two laughed and responded together, extending their hands together.
A Luo glanced at her father who looked attentive, then at her mother who was smiling, and finally decided to throw herself into her mother's sweet and fragrant arms.
The little soft body threw herself into my arms, filling all the blank spaces in my heart.
Xie Mingxi's eyes were full of smiles, and her expression became softer.
Sheng Hong was a little dissatisfied: "You are such a heartless little thing, why don't you want dad to hug you?"
A'luo's big, flexible and intelligent eyes rolled around and she said very generously: "Let mom hold me for a while first. Let dad hold me after a while."
Xie Mingxi and Sheng Hong looked at each other and smiled.
As soon as A Luo came back, this slightly deserted and quiet palace immediately became lively and lively.
…
After two days of rest, Gu Shanchang finally regained his strength a little.
Gu Qing and Princess Changping entered the palace together to meet Chief Gu Shan.
When the aunt and nephew met, they had endless things to say. Princess Changping did not say anything to disturb her, she just sat quietly aside and listened quietly.
After talking about their farewells, Gu Qing suddenly asked: "A few months ago, my aunt fell ill and never wrote me a reply. I have been thinking about it and wish I could go to Shu to visit my aunt in person."
This is asking about Gu Shanchang's illness.
Gu Shanchang never knew how to tell the truth, so he said lightly: "Weiwei and the others are taking care of me, so you don't have to worry about me." Then he changed the topic.
Chief Gu Shan avoided mentioning it, so Gu Qing had no choice but to change the subject: "Master will not leave again when he returns to Beijing this time!"
Gu Shan smiled and hummed.
Gu Qing glanced at Princess Changping, and then opened his mouth and said: "Aunt, Jin'er has made a marriage arrangement and will get married next year. I went to the palace with the princess today because I wanted to take the master to the princess mansion. From now on, aunt will stay at the princess mansion.
, the princess and I will take good care of our aunt."
Gu Shanchang felt warm in his heart, and his eyes looking at Gu Qing became warmer and softer: "Aqing, my aunt appreciates your kindness."
"My aunt has never married and is alone. Her temperament is also a bit stubborn and weird. If she doesn't go to the princess's house, she will cause trouble for you. From now on, my aunt will live in Jiaofang Palace and teach A Luo how to read and calligraphy."
Auntie wants to live in the palace?
Gu Qing was stunned for a moment, then blurted out: "Isn't my aunt the least fond of entering the palace?"
Everyone who is close to Gu Shanchang knows that Gu Shanchang deeply hates palace life.
Princess Changping was also a little surprised, and she opened her mouth and said: "Brother Qing and I are sincere and will never be perfunctory. Auntie, there is no need to worry."
Gu Shanchang smiled and said: "I accept the princess's kindness. I have no worries, but A Luo really can't leave me, and Ming Xi can't leave me either. I have no choice but to stay in the palace."
It must be that Gu Shan cannot thank Mingxi and A Luo for their long separation!
Princess Changping complained silently in her heart.
However, Chief Gu did not want to go to the princess's mansion, so Princess Changping was secretly relieved.
It is not an easy matter to support one's master until one's old age. If one fails to do anything less, it will easily lead to criticism and may also offend the emperor and the empress. It is only natural that Xie Mingxi should support his master.
Gu Qing also knew very well about Chief Gu's temperament and knew that it was useless to persuade him. He smiled helplessly: "That's all, Master, it's fine if you want to stay in the palace. From now on, I will often go to the palace to visit my aunt."
While they were talking and laughing, Xie Mingxi led A Luo in.
Ah Luo was wearing a pink goose-yellow satin coat today. Her little face was white and rosy, and her eyes were as dark as grapes. Her eyebrows were exquisite, lively and cute, and she saluted in a decent manner: "A Luo has met my grandmother.
I visited my aunt and met my uncle."
When Gu Shanzhang saw A Luo, his eyes bloomed with smiles, and he waved to A Luo: "A Luo, come to Grandma's place."
Ah Luo responded happily, like a bird jumping into the forest, and flew to Chief Gu. Chief Gu held Ah Luo on his knees and asked carefully what he had eaten today and whether he had studied or studied. Ah Luo answered yes.
It's the same style.
Gu Qing sighed deliberately.
A Luo asked curiously: "Why did uncle sigh suddenly?"
Gu Qing replied solemnly: "Your great-grandmother, it turned out that I was her favorite. After accepting her disciples, my uncle could only be ranked second. Now that I have you, my uncle can only be ranked third."
A Luo grinned and said, "Uncle is not as cute as A Luo. Of course my grandma likes A Luo more."
The children's words made everyone laugh in unison.
Xie Mingxi smiled and said: "Today, the third sister-in-law is hosting a banquet to welcome Master. It's getting late, so we might as well go together."
Everyone nodded happily.
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The Qi dynasty has been in existence for more than a hundred years. Among all the emperors, the one who served the shortest time and died the most miserable and aggrieved was none other than Emperor Jian'an.
Xiao Yuhan, the former empress of the middle palace, had an embarrassing status in the harem.
Fortunately, the emperor respected his widowed sister-in-law very much, and Xie Mingxi and Xiao Yuhan were also on good terms with each other. What’s even more rare is that Xiao Yuhan did not fight for power or gain, and retreated bravely, never causing any obstacles for Xie Mingxi. He stood up clearly from the beginning.
On Xie Mingxi's side.
For this reason, Xiao Yuhan suffered a lot from Empress Dowager Yu.
Now that Queen Mother Yu has completely lost power, Xiao Yuhan has also gone through the most painful and difficult period. It can be said that all the hardships have come to an end.
Xiao Yuhan held a dust-cleansing banquet, and Chief Gu Shan went there happily.
Zhao Changqing and Yin Xiaoxiao also brought their children to attend.
The deserted and lonely East Palace seemed particularly lively.
Gu Shanchang looked at the slightly thin Xiao Yuhan, with a look of pity in his eyes: "You are much thinner than before."
Xiao Yuhan was now in a peaceful mood. Hearing this, he smiled slightly and said, "The mountain chief is also a little thinner than before, but he looks quite good."
Yin Xiaoxiao smiled and answered: "Judging from a woman over fifty years old, the mountain chief is full of energy, young and beautiful."
Gu Shanchang was amused and laughed: "You are better at talking than each other. You are here specifically to make me happy today."
Xie Mingxi also had a smile in her eyes.
The children also pretended to be adults and chatted seriously.
"What book is cousin Ji reading now?" five-year-old A'luo asked.
Brother Ji was eight years old, with handsome features. He already looked like a young boy. He was just a little shy and introverted and not good at words. He opened his mouth and replied: "I am reading a collection of The Book of Songs."
Brother Lin took over the conversation: "I can already recite the Thousand-Character Essay."
Brother Ting immediately said: "I can do it too."
Ah Luo shook her head and praised in an old-fashioned way: "Not bad, not bad."
