Princess Yufeng's eyes were full of surprise, and she lowered her voice and asked her: "...forgot to take the medicine?"
Didn’t the letter say that the poison has been almost cured?
"No." Xu Mingyi smiled at her. Those eyes that seemed fixed on her face were clearly full of smiles, but somehow they made people feel a little tearful in them.
Princess Yufeng was at a loss.
Why is Xu Zhaozhao so crazy today?
Or should I say - I was stimulated by something sad?
She was inexplicably more inclined to believe in the latter, so she hesitated for a moment, but did not withdraw her hand again. Instead, she glanced at Xu Mingyi and said in a cold tone: "For the sake of you being poisoned for many days, I won't let you go today."
I don’t know you the same way.”
"Then I'd like to thank you, Princess."
Xu Mingyi held back the trace of tears, and the two of them walked into the palace side by side.
The two girls are both tall and slender, and both wear Xiangyun gauze of similar colors. Although it is not difficult to see the indifference and alienation of Princess Yufeng even from their backs, this scene is enough to make many girls cast aside.
A surprised look.
Xia Xi frowned even more.
When did Princess Yufeng become so good-tempered?
Mrs. Wen looked at Mrs. Cui with a questioning look in her eyes——
Ms. Cui smiled calmly: "Go in."
...When did her daughter get so close to Princess Yufeng? She wanted to find someone to ask!
But if she acts unaware, wouldn't it mean that the mother is too incompetent? She doesn't know anything about her child?
The palace maid led the ladies of each palace to take their seats, with a gauze screen separating them from the official seats.
Princess Yufeng was sitting in the royal banquet, and she always felt that there seemed to be a gaze watching her from behind. She couldn't help but look back, and saw Xu Mingyi sitting there, leaning her chin on her hands, looking at her with a smile.
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"..." In July, Princess Yufeng shivered and couldn't help but clenched her fists.
Xu Zhaozhao really has more and more tricks nowadays...!
If it weren't for the fact that the other person was so good-looking, she would be so disgusted tonight that she wouldn't be able to take a bite!
The emperor and empress had not yet arrived, but chatter and laughter broke out at the table.
In the imperial study, Emperor Qingming had just summoned Han Yan, the commander of the police.
"The humble minister is incompetent and has not been able to find out the person who secretly attacked the grandson of Dingnan King this time. Please punish him." Han Yan lifted his robe and knelt down to plead guilty.
"Perhaps the other party acted too carefully. I have always trusted your ability." However, the emperor, who was in his mid-thirties, had always had a gentle and tolerant look on his face. He only frowned slightly and said, "But there must be something fishy about this matter.
, further investigation is needed.”
When the grandson of Prince Dingnan was trying to kill him on his way to Beijing, the target might not only be targeting Prince Dingnan's palace, but also the emperor.
"Yes, I am determined to find out the truth as soon as possible!"
"Get up."
"Thank you for your forgiveness, Your Majesty." Han Yan stood up and said, "I have repeatedly verified that Duke Zhen Guo saved the grandson of King Dingnan. It was indeed just an accident."
Emperor Qingming nodded slightly.
This incident seemed to be a coincidence, but it was only because it involved both the Xu and Wu families that he had to become more suspicious.
"A few days ago, after the grandson of Prince Dingnan recovered from his illness, he took the crown prince of Dingnan to the Zhenguo Duke's Mansion to express his gratitude. However, they were turned away together with the thank-you gift..." Han Yan paused and said, "Zhenguo
A disciple of the Duke's Palace even bluntly said that his general was unlucky that day and saved the grandson of Prince Dingnan. I hope that Prince Dingnan's Palace will not have to mention this bad thing in the future."
This is not an easy thing to say.
Even Wu Jingming, the prince of Dingnan who had always been extremely well-educated, almost changed his face on the spot, said "Sorry for bothering you" and left with his son.
Emperor Qingming shook his head helplessly.
These days, he had often heard of such 'bold words' made by General Xu.
Others save others as a favor, but General Xu saves others as an act of enmity.
His previous worries...it seemed that he underestimated General Xu too much.
"General Xu's temper has always been like this. I need to talk to him carefully later. It is a good thing to be officials in the same dynasty. Why did it become so ugly?" Emperor Qingming said: "However, this time General Xu
, it really helped me solve a big problem."
If something really happened to the grandson of Prince Dingnan, he, the emperor, would probably be the most suspicious in the minds of Prince Dingnan.
Some people are useful only if they are dead, while some people must be alive to be useful.
At least you have to live when you don't deserve to die.
Han Yan was about to report something else when he heard footsteps approaching the royal study.
"I would like to pay my respects to the Queen..."
Emperor Qingming had a smile in his eyes when he heard this, and said to Han Yan: "Today is the Queen's birthday banquet. Let's discuss other matters later. You can also go to Jiaotai Hall to have a glass of wine before leaving."
Han Yan agreed.
Who doesn't know the importance of His Majesty's love for the Queen? Even though Daqing is not stable this year, His Majesty still personally issued an order to organize the Queen's birthday.
When Han Yan exited, he saluted the queen, who was wearing a golden phoenix court dress and looked dignified.
The queen nodded with a smile and walked into the imperial study.
Just as he was about to bend down to salute, he was supported by Emperor Qingming who stood up from behind the dragon case and strode over. He smiled and said: "Today is the queen's birthday. The queen is the biggest one, so there is no need to salute with me anymore."
.”
"Your Majesty has punished my concubine. Your Majesty's kindness to me has made me feel unworthy..." The queen's smile was a little bitter: "I really cannot afford your majesty's love."
She has been in the palace for many years, but she has never given birth to a son or a half for the emperor.
"Why are you talking about these things all of a sudden?" Emperor Qingming saw through her thoughts, and smiled warmly and dotingly: "I am involved in political affairs all day long, and there are very few times when I can accompany you. If you really feel lonely, I will wait for Concubine Rong in your belly.
After the baby is born, how about it be sent to your palace to keep you company?"
"My concubine must not do such disgusting things." The queen was obviously in a much better mood, and said half-jokingly: "But your majesty is really only focused on political affairs, and you are still discussing matters at this hour.
Are you planning to ask me to go to the Jiaotai Palace by myself?"
Emperor Qingming laughed heartily after hearing this: "It's my fault that the queen came to urge me in person. I'll have to punish myself with three cups of wine later!"
The palace maids and eunuchs on the side also laughed when they heard this.
The atmosphere in the Imperial Study Room is pleasant and peaceful.
The emperor and empress drove together to the Jiaotai Hall, where they received congratulations and gifts from hundreds of officials, clan members, and envoys from other countries.
The objects presented in various places were either rare or valuable, or some were unique. Treasures were presented one after another. The queen looked at them and said with a smile: "You are all thoughtful."
After he finished speaking, he caught a glimpse of the painting tube held by the eunuch beside him and asked casually: "Who gave this to me?"
Just now, the eunuch sang in sequence which house offered what, but there were so many things that it was normal for him to not be able to remember them clearly.
"Go back to the Queen, the girl from the Duke's Mansion specially dedicated this to the Queen."
The reason why it is said to be special is because the town government has already prepared a congratulatory gift, and Xu Mingyi presented this gift alone.
In order to show their affection, this behavior is not uncommon among noble ladies.
"It turns out to be a girl from the Xu family." The queen glanced in the direction of the ladies' table and said with a smile, "Let me have a look."
The eunuch responded "yes" and stepped forward to take out the painting and slowly unfolded it in front of the emperor and empress.
The queen looked at it seriously, her eyes moving downward inch by inch, the smile in her eyes not diminishing, but her fingers that were half hidden under the wide sleeves of her gorgeous court dress trembled slightly.
