Donggong Zhangjiao

The queen stood there with mixed feelings in her heart.

Why can't she understand what her father said now?

The moon waxes and wanes, telling her not to be obsessed with making the Lu family prosperous forever, and that her own road will always be smooth and smooth.

Mentioning the word mother of the country again reminds her that as the mother of the country, she should do what she should and should not do, and she should put the overall situation first and never indulge in selfishness.

"These people are really different. Some are bitter first and then sweet, and some are sweet first and then bitter."

The queen was silent for a while, took a deep breath, raised her hand to wipe the tears from the corners of her eyes.

"Mother." Minsi felt distressed, but didn't know how to comfort her.

The Queen began to move uncontrollably and whispered.

"Before Concubine Zhao entered the East Palace, she lived a life in her mother's house that was worse than that of a maid. She suffered from hunger and humiliation. Even if she entered the East Palace, she was treated as if she had given up her life. She was brought in by an abandoned son. With her background, who would have thought highly of her back then? On the other hand, I came from a well-established family. Not only did she have fine clothes and food since she was a child, her parents also hired famous people from Daqi for her poems, calligraphy, painting, music, chess, and songs. A female master came to teach in the house, got married, became a princess, and then became a queen. It was so beautiful, but it's a pity that the two situations are so different now."

When she said this, Minsi didn't know how to respond, so she could only keep her head in silence.

The queen suddenly chuckled.

"After staying in the palace for a long time, I have slowly turned into the kind of person I once hated. It's really uncomfortable to feel like this."

"My Majesty, don't say that. My Majesty has never done anything heinous, how can she be the same as those sinners." Minsi said hurriedly.

The Queen glanced at her and immediately lowered her eyes, with a wry smile on her lips, "Don't do it because of the small evil."

After saying this, the queen didn't say anything more, adjusted her mood, and returned to the palace.

As soon as she sat down, the fifth prince came over, followed by the little eunuch carrying a bowl of sobering soup.

"Mother, my son heard that my mother was feeling unwell after drinking alcohol, so I specially asked someone to cook a bowl of sobering soup. After drinking some of it, my mother will feel better."

"Xu'er is so good." The queen looked pleased. She took the medicine bowl and drank it in one gulp, and then said, "The queen is much better. You can go and play. Don't worry about the queen."

Seeing this, the fifth prince nodded, and immediately took out a palm-sized, delicate box from his arms and handed it to the queen.

"Mom, it's best to eat some of these candied plums to whet your appetite and relieve your tiredness."

The queen ate one very cooperatively, and then raised her hand to touch the fifth prince's head, her eyes filled with relief.

"Xu'er is filial, and the queen mother is really happy."

"Fourth brother taught me this." The fifth prince smiled innocently, "Fourth brother saw that my son was worried about his mother and concubine, so he taught him to do this. When his mother and concubine got better, he felt relieved."

After saying that, the fifth prince thought of something and added, "This plum was given to me by my fourth brother."

After hearing these words, the queen was slightly startled, and then she couldn't help but move her gaze in the direction of the fourth prince.

At this moment, the fourth prince was playing with the second princess. The eldest prince and the third prince were watching with smiles on their faces.

The queen's heart moved slightly for a moment, then she smiled and sent the fifth prince away to go find other children to play with.

The reception banquet is over.

Pei Yao wanted to go to Yuzhang Palace, but he smelled the smell of alcohol and was afraid of facing Fang Yun, so he gave up.

He rested alone in Jingqian Palace for one night, and after attending the morning court the next day, he immediately went to Yuzhang Palace. Fang Yun had just woken up at that time. He had just finished washing and had not yet had breakfast.

Pei Yao didn't care and just sat by the bed, watching her eat while telling her about the reception banquet yesterday.

"I see that your sister is in good health. She traveled such a long way back to Beijing even though she was pregnant. She was in good spirits when she went to the palace for a banquet yesterday. She ate and drank well. But that kid Huo Mingxuan was very hurtful. He was all night. He was picking up vegetables and ladling soup, and in the end he left early for fear that his wife would be tired."

Speaking of this, Pei Yao had a face full of laughter.

Fang Yun listened, and the corners of his lips were slightly raised.

"General Huo loves his soldiers as much as his sons, and is naturally more considerate to the people next to him. This is good. The person my little sister entrusts is reliable, and I also have the emperor's love and protection by my side. We sisters can be considered to have a good home."

"You are smart and kind, and you have always been the most considerate to me. How could I not pity you?" Pei Yao said softly, and then mentioned, "By the way, I have told your little sister that if you are willing, you can always Invite her to the palace to meet. Liu Qin's wife may not have been to the palace for a long time. I think your confinement period is boring. If you don't feel mentally tired, why don't you invite them to the palace to talk to you? Relieve your boredom."

After hearing this, Fang Yun nodded, "My concubines also have this intention. This birth was smooth and the confinement was easier. They have recovered well in the past half month. After two days, they will be called into the palace." While we were talking, I just happened to ask my little sister to take a break. She’s pregnant and it’s just as hard in the early months.”

"As long as you are happy." Pei Yao said without any objection.

After chatting with Fang Yun for a while and seeing the Seventh Princess, Pei Yao returned to Jingqian Palace to handle official duties.

Because Fang Yun, a idle man who was recuperating, went to bed early not long after the banquet was held last night, so he had some time to spare before calling Yuan He for questioning.

I asked about what happened at yesterday's dinner.

After listening, Fang Yun's face became more serious.

Naturally, she could see that Pei Yao was building momentum for the fourth prince.

It could also be a compliment, but judging from Pei Yao's actions, it's almost impossible.

Fang Yun guessed that Pei Yao had new plans in mind after experiencing what happened to the fifth prince.

Thinking of this, Fang Yun called Qingrong over.

"These days, give the people around Ji'er a good beating and tell them not to talk nonsense. If anyone dares to talk nonsense, bully others, or say anything in front of the master, I will treat him as such regardless of his feelings. Beat him to death with a stick and throw him out of the palace."

"What do you mean by this?"

Qingrong was a little confused.

Fang Yun frowned, "Can't you see the emperor's thoughts now? But if this matter is not settled for a day, he will become arrogant and arrogant. Isn't it just giving someone a clue, or making the emperor disgusted and displeased?" I don’t covet that position, but since it is possible to go up, I will step forward step by step in a down-to-earth manner, so as not to leave anyone with the opportunity to gossip.”

After hearing this, Qingrong immediately became more serious, nodded, and hurried away.

Indeed, sometimes the master does not float, and the slave floats first. Even if it has nothing to do with the master, it is still a burden.

What a waste.

After finishing this, Fang Yun thought for a while and arranged for someone to hand over a message to leave the palace, inviting Fang Jin and Qu Jinruo to enter the palace three days later to talk.

In Fengxuan Palace, Tian Mo was closely following the news from Yuzhang Palace.

When I heard that Concubine Zhao invited the wives of Duke Qin and Liu to come into the palace for a talk, she couldn't help but think of what she had heard before about the discussion of the young maids of Yuzhang Palace. In addition, Fang Yun had not given an answer to the queen so far, so Tian Mo thought about it. He was getting more and more anxious.

Taking a look at the room, the queen was sitting listlessly by the window, lost in thought. Tian Mo gritted his teeth, found an excuse, and turned around to leave Fengxuan Palace.