Emperor of the Red Chamber

Chapter 48 When Grandpa Huang meets Mr. Zhang

Yuan Qingbai originally had his own fixed residence in Dangchun Garden, which was near Dan's residence. This was a special arrangement made by Emperor Jing'an.

Now, since he has two people in his house, under the arrangement of Emperor Jing'an, he no longer lives near Dan's settlement, but in a house not too close to Dan's settlement.

Yuan Qingbai didn't bother to let You and Qin Keqing pack their luggage first, and took them directly to pay respects to Emperor Jing'an.

When Emperor Jing'an saw Youshi and Qin Keqing, he was not surprised. What beauties had he not seen in his life?

After asking You and Qin Keqing to retreat, Emperor Jing'an smiled at Yuan Qingbai and said, "You are really good at choosing. You have chosen two beautiful people in the room for yourself."

Yuan Qingbai smiled and said: "If I hadn't arranged for my grandson to have two people in his room, how could he have such two people in his room if I hadn't been gracious to my grandfather?"

Emperor Jing'an smiled and said: "Your father only had six sons and four daughters. He has lost his second son and even more his four daughters. I hope you can have more children in the future."

Yuan Qingbai asked with a smile: "Is this the emperor's grandfather's will?"

Emperor Jing'an smiled and said, "It can be regarded as a decree."

Yuan Qingbai smiled and said: "Since it is the imperial grandfather's will, my grandson will work hard on this kind of thing in the future."

Emperor Jing'an said: "But don't be obsessed with beauty. If you do, you will live up to my expectations of you."

Yuan Qingbai stopped smiling and said solemnly: "My grandson will take your grandfather's words to heart. He also begs your grandfather to rest assured that he will not become a person obsessed with beauty."

He felt joy in his heart.

He was so happy that Emperor Jing'an said these words to him face to face, which meant that he really loved his grandson.

He was also happy that he felt that this incident might also show that Emperor Jing'an had determined that the third prince was the next emperor and that he was the next emperor, so he cared about the third prince and his children.

Yuan Qingbai took Youshi and Qin Keqing to visit his grandmother Yi Fei.

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That afternoon, Yuan Qingbai took Youshi, Qin Keqing, and Lingxue, and followed Emperor Jing'an from Dangchun Garden to Yuanzhao Garden.

Yuanzhao Garden is located to the north of Dangchun Garden, and the distance between the two gardens is only about one mile.

After arriving at Yuanzhao Garden, Yuan Qingbai took You and Qin Keqing to visit the third prince and Xiahou.

When the third prince saw Youshi and Qin Keqing, he was not surprised.

Although he has seen far fewer beauties in his life than his old father, he has seen quite a few.

And he is a career guy who is not greedy for beauty.

beauty? What is beauty? I, the cold noodle king, focus on my career, isn’t it delicious?
At this time, Emperor Jing'an, the third prince, and Yuan Qingbai were gathering together.

Emperor Jing'an suddenly asked the third prince: "Apart from Qingbai, are your other three sons here in Yuanzhao Garden today?"

It's not sudden, because he and Yuan Qingbai had talked about the third prince's children before, so he just asked the third prince now.

The third prince hurriedly said respectfully: "I have brought my fourth son Qingsong."

The second son Yuan Qingzhe has been detained for more than two years and is still detained...

Emperor Jing'an thought for a while and then said: "Oh, is it the one who was rated as rich and noble in Nian Geng's horoscope?"

The third prince said: "It is Qingsong."

Emperor Jing'an said: "Let Qingsong come and see me." The third prince hurriedly sent people to summon Yuan Qingsong.

Soon, Yuan Qingsong, who was eleven years old this year, walked in and saluted Emperor Jing'an: "My grandson Qingsong, please bow to the emperor's grandfather Jin An."

Emperor Jing'an's eyes lit up immediately, "Oh, this boy is quite good-looking, and he is also a young man with a horoscope of fortune and fortune..."

Emperor Jing'an immediately chatted with Yuan Qingsong for a few words and asked Yuan Qingsong to memorize the article. He found that Yuan Qingsong was very polite and had a good memory, and he was quite flattering to his imperial grandfather.

At this moment, Emperor Jing'an, considering the candidate he had identified as the crown prince, could not help but have the idea of ​​raising and educating Yuan Qingsong.

However, when he glanced at Yuan Qingbai, the great grandson of the emperor, who was standing next to him, he thought, well, forget it.

I have already raised and trained such a good imperial grandson as Qingbai. Qingbai is the son of the third son, so please stop raising Qingsong.

Yuan Qingsong was looking at Grandpa Huang sitting above him with admiration, shouting in his heart: "Grandpa Huang, please raise me quickly. I also want to be raised by you like my third brother..."

He was disappointed in the end.

Emperor Jing'an rewarded Yuan Qingsong and asked Yuan Qingsong to retreat.

Yuan Qingbai, who watched this scene the whole time, was thoughtful in his heart...

At this time, Emperor Jing'an asked all those serving in the hall to step down, and then said to Yuan Qingbai, "Qingbai, please step down as well."

Yuan Qingbai respectfully resigned, knowing that Emperor Jing'an probably had confidential matters to discuss with the third prince alone.

Emperor Jing'an and the third prince were the only father and son in the hall.

The third prince was curious. His father was so cautious. Why did he want to talk to him alone?

Emperor Jing'an said to the third prince: "I told Qingbai today that you only have four sons now and you are not prosperous with your children."

The third prince said: "My father taught me that it is true that sons and ministers do not thrive in their children."

Emperor Jing'an said: "However, since you have a son like Qing Bai, it doesn't mean that you are not blessed with children."

The third prince nodded: "It is a great blessing for Qingbai to be so loved by his father, and it is also a great blessing for his son and minister."

Emperor Jing'an picked up the tea cup and took two sips of tea before continuing: "I have already told Qing Bai that I hope he can have more children in the future, as long as he doesn't indulge in beauty."

The third prince was delighted when he heard this.

Like Yuan Qingbai, the third prince also speculated that the old father's words may indicate that he has determined that the third prince is the next emperor, and Qingbai is the father's heart that the next emperor...

But this is just the speculation of the third prince.

Emperor Jing'an then stared at the third prince with his deep eyes for a while, and then said with a playful smile:

"If I pass on the throne of emperor to you, and you pass it on to Qing Bai in the future, then our great Zhou Dynasty can flourish for at least two more generations."

The third prince was overjoyed.

Although he already knew that his chances of succeeding were now high, his father had never discussed the matter of passing the throne with him so directly in person.

This is really something worth celebrating!
The third prince hurriedly knelt on the ground and said: "My father's words make me feel ashamed. My father is blessed by heaven. Although he is old, he is still in good health and will live a long and prosperous life. This passing of the throne is not something that can be done now. Just mention it.”

Even though he was overjoyed, he still showed such an attitude. He has always been a calm person.

Emperor Jing'an looked at the third prince who was kneeling in front of him. He didn't know what he was thinking, and suddenly sighed...

When the third prince saw his father sighing, he was puzzled. What did his father's sudden sigh mean?
(End of this chapter)