The group's favorite little Fubao has become the most arrogant kid in the whole imperial city

Chapter 44 If someone doesn’t know, they would think you are guilty!
The three were chatting and laughing when Concubine Xian arrived with the Second Prince.

"Oh, my little baby, come quickly! Let the virtuous concubine hug you~" The virtuous concubine wanted to snatch the child as soon as she came, and her eyes never left the little person.

When Xihe saw Consort Xian, his eyes suddenly lit up, and he struggled to throw himself onto her thick thighs, "Consort Xian! Xihe is here!"

When Concubine Xian received her beloved little baby, her heart was as sweet as honey, and she kept saying "My dear."

Concubine Chen glared at the little girl in anger, "People often say that girls cannot be kept when they grow up, but now she is only six years old and she has already turned her elbow outward! This palace is really sad~"

Xihe laughed, and whispered in Concubine Xian's ear: "Concubine Xian, let me tell you, mother bullied me!"

Xianfei burst out laughing, "Oh my, how could you bully our little baby? Your mother is so mean."

The little girl rolled over with laughter, "Good Mother, Xihe likes you so much~"

As he said this, he gave Concubine Xian a kiss.

Concubine Xian was very proud, and looked at Concubine Chen with her beautiful eyes, "Right, right, Concubine Xian still loves you the most! I will go back to Jingyuan Palace with Concubine Xian later."

Concubine Chen raised her beautiful eyes, looking hurt, "Oh, the daughter I raised was kidnapped like this, I am so sad."

Xihe quickly crawled over and pretended to be pitiful with tears in her eyes, "Mom, don't be sad! Xihe is not gone!"

Unexpectedly, Concubine Chen knew her little daughter's ability to act like a spoiled child and didn't fall for it at all. She turned her eyes away and acted as if she was heartbroken.

Xihe hurriedly asked Zhao Chengning for help.

"Brother~"

Unexpectedly, Zhao Chengning also covered his chest, looking helpless, "I can't help it. I'm sad too! May you be blessed."

After failing to act coquettishly, Xihe pouted and gave each person a kiss before she was finally appeased.

For a moment, the hall was filled with laughter.

Xihe sat in Concubine Xian's arms, fiddling with the jewel necklace around her neck.

The next second, the necklace was hung around the little girl's neck by Concubine Xian.

Each of the gems was perfectly round and extremely large. When worn on Xihe, it did not feel like a person wearing jewelry. Instead, it was as if the jewelry was framing the person, almost breaking the small body.

The virtuous concubine also had someone bring a box of jewellery, and put them on Xihe's hair one by one. Among them was a five-phoenix hairpin, made of pure gold and inlaid with many rare gems, but it was very large and did not look suitable on Xihe's head.

The virtuous concubine raised her hand and threw the phoenix hairpin away, "This doesn't look good, let's change it!"

"This doesn't look good either, change it!"

After changing several hair accessories, Concubine Xian finally stopped with satisfaction.

The carpet under their feet was littered with gold jewellery, all of which the virtuous concubine disliked.

The ground is full of gold!

Xihe opened her mouth wide and blinked her grape-like eyes as she looked at the golden hairpins thrown on the ground.

I knew that my virtuous mother was generous, but I didn’t expect her to be so generous!
He threw away so many gold hairpins without blinking an eye.

Concubine Chen handed over a cup of tea and said, "You just got better, why don't you take a rest? Why are you here so early?"

The Concubine thought of the news she heard this morning, and her face darkened slightly. "I get angry when I talk about this. I was sleeping well, but I was woken up by this piece of news."

"What kind of news could make you so angry?" Concubine Chen was extremely curious.

Xian Fei took a sip of hot tea, her expression somewhat impatient, "Don't you know? The Queen Mother is coming back."

Concubine Chen paused, her face thoughtful, "Why didn't you hear the news?"

Xian Fei snorted coldly, "Of course you didn't hear the rumors. The Queen Mother is very smart and has been working on this secretly. If my brother hadn't discovered it by chance, the Queen Mother would have already left by the time we heard the news."

"Your Majesty?" asked Concubine Chen.

The virtuous concubine nodded slightly, "Filial piety comes first. Even if His Majesty is unwilling, once the phoenix carriage arrives at the South Gate, can he still let you go back home?"

Concubine Chen said lightly, "Your Majesty has taken action against Marquis Yun and Marquis Xining successively. The Queen Mother can no longer sit still."

Hearing this, Concubine Xian sneered, "It would be strange if she could sit still after such a commotion."

Then he thought of something, with a hint of disdain between his brows, "We are all juniors, why is the Queen Mother so biased? The Yun family and the Xining Marquisate are her relatives, so does that mean that Your Majesty is not her biological son? What kind of thing is this?"

Emperor Jingyuan dealt with the Yunhou Mansion and the wife of the Xining Marquis, and the Empress Dowager returned to the palace to plead for mercy. Isn't this a slap in the face of Emperor Jingyuan?
Concubine Chen gave Mu Yuan a look, then patted Concubine Xian's hand and said softly, "I know you are unhappy, but you can only say this to me, but you must not say it outside."

The Queen Mother was partial to the children of Emperor Jingyuan. A few years ago, the second prince Zhao Jinyuan and the eldest son of Marquis Yun had a conflict. It was originally the fault of the eldest son of Marquis Yun, but the Queen Mother was partial to him and made the seven-year-old Zhao Jinyuan bear the blame. Because of this, Concubine Xian was always unhappy.

"I know." Concubine Xian waved her hand, her expression slightly relaxed, "I'll just tell you about it."

Concubine Chen sat up straighter and asked, "Did they say when? We have to prepare in advance so as not to be caught off guard."

"No hurry, she will probably come back after the New Year." Concubine Xian wiped the little girl's hands carefully and said nonchalantly, "The Queen Mother originally planned to come back today, just in time to show off her majesty on New Year's Eve, but His Majesty ignored her and stopped her in a daze, so she changed her plan to after the New Year."

It is estimated that Emperor Jingyuan himself does not want to see the Empress Dowager. Why should he make himself unhappy during such a good year?

Concubine Chen nodded and agreed, "Thank you for letting me know about this matter."

Xianfei waved her hand, and suddenly thought of something. With a smile on her face, she leaned closer and said, "Sister, if you really want to thank me, can you let me take care of Xihe for a few days?"

Concubine Chen glanced at the other person with a half-smile, "No, you wish for it!"

Xian Fei looked disappointed and sat back down with a groan. "If you don't want to give it to me, then don't give it to me. You are so stingy!"

Xihe's little hands fiddled with the beads on her hair accessories, having a lot of fun. "Mother, is the Queen Mother coming back?"

Concubine Chen nodded with a smile, "Yes, the Queen Mother is back, Xihe must be obedient and learn the rules."

The Queen Mother has always been partial, and coupled with what happened with Concubine Yun Shu, she must be displeased with Xihe.

As long as you are polite and don't leave any room for criticism, there's no need to bother to get close to someone who is being ignored.

Concubine Chen was reluctant to let her own baby suffer this.

"I know. Xihe will be very good and won't cause any trouble for her mother!" The little girl immediately raised her hand and promised.

The virtuous concubine smiled and pointed out the little girl's temper, her eyebrows and eyes smiling, "Our little baby is so well-behaved, how could she possibly cause trouble? Even if there is trouble, it is definitely that person's fault!"

The virtuous concubine was well-known for protecting her own people. If she was tripped by a stone, it was definitely the stone's fault!
Concubine Chen nodded, with an idea in mind.

If the Queen Mother insisted on causing trouble, she was not afraid.

*
The main banquet was still held in the Qianyuan Hall, and as soon as Xihe arrived, he was embraced by Emperor Jingyuan.

Emperor Jingyuan felt relieved only when he felt the warmth in his little daughter's palm.

There was singing and dancing on the steps, and people were coming and going. No one noticed that there was a woman with an unclear face in the corner. She was wearing a tattered dress and looked dusty, which made her look out of place.

Emperor Jingyuan said a few simple words to get the ceremony over with, and then ordered the feast to begin. Xihe opened her big grape eyes and looked around, looking for Xiao Mingxuan.

When he touched an empty space at the rear right, a trace of sadness appeared between his brows.

Why didn't my brother come?
Seeing his little daughter looking around, Emperor Jingyuan asked softly, "What's wrong, Xihe? What are you looking at?"

The little girl's eyes fell on a woman in the corner and she exclaimed, "Huh?"

"Daddy, who is that?"

Emperor Jingyuan looked in the direction Xihe pointed, and saw the woman in the corner, and couldn't help but frown.

I didn't notice anything at first glance, but upon closer inspection, I found it somewhat familiar.

Emperor Jingyuan was about to speak when someone suddenly came in and called the woman away. The woman looked frightened and soon disappeared.

Emperor Jingyuan was just about to ask Sanping to call for help when Zhou Bing, the Censor of the Censorate, suddenly stepped forward.

"I, Zhou Bing, the Censor of the Censorate, have something to report!"

Lord Zhou was over 40 years old, and perhaps because he had been talking so eloquently for many years, he had a strong voice, and the entire Qianyuan Hall could hear it.

Emperor Jingyuan glanced at Zhou Bing, who was kneeling below him, and said calmly, "Lord Zhou, what do you want to report? Stand up and answer."

Zhou Bing did not stand up, but instead bowed deeply, which seemed to imply a heroic spirit of preparing to die bravely.

Emperor Jingyuan narrowed his eyes slightly, his expression unclear.

Judging from Zhou Bing's appearance, it seems that what he is reporting is of great importance.

After Zhou Yushi finished his greeting, he said solemnly: "I dare not stand up. I am willing to file a death lawsuit against the Prime Minister Liu Ming for allowing his own son to cause trouble in the army. He not only privately withheld military pay, but also used the soldiers as live targets for his archery practice, and the lives of thousands of soldiers were at stake. After being discovered by the generals stationed at the border, he even brutally killed the generals and their families. His heart is worthy of death. I hope Your Majesty will investigate! In exchange for a Qingming holy place at the border!"

As soon as Zhou Bing finished speaking, the entire Qianyuan Hall fell silent.

Liu Ming was the head of the civil officials. He was furious and pointed at Zhou Bing's nose and cursed, "Zhou Bing, what do you mean! My son has been guarding the border for the country for many years. How can you slander him like this! It's simply nonsense!"

Liu Ming's words were powerful and there was no trace of panic in his eyes.

Everyone was suspicious. Could it be that Zhou Bing really made a false accusation?
Xihe was close, staring at Liu Ming's hand curiously, "Uncle? What's wrong with your hand? Why is it shaking? Is it cold?"

Everyone's attention shifted again to Liu Ming's hand, which he had not yet withdrawn, and they saw that his palm was shaking violently.

Liu Ming laughed dryly and hid his palm under his sleeve, "Your Highness Princess, did you see it wrong?"

Xihe tilted her head and said in a baby voice, "My eyes...are okay?"

Then he turned to ask Emperor Jingyuan, "Dad, can you help Xihe check if there are any bugs in his eyes?"

Emperor Jingyuan couldn't help curling his lips when he saw his little daughter's fox-like smile.

Liu Ming was Concubine Liu's father. Seeing this, he said, "Your Highness is still young. I'm afraid you may have seen it wrong."

As soon as he finished speaking, Emperor Jingyuan's face darkened.

"Shut up! Who do you think you are? How dare you criticize Xihe!"

Emperor Jingyuan scolded Concubine Liu in court without giving her any face at all.

Concubine Liu's face turned pale instantly. She murmured and wanted to argue, but was frightened by Prime Minister Liu's look. She shrank into the corner and kept silent.

Liu Ming's hands hidden behind his back trembled slightly, his chest heaved violently, and his brain worked rapidly, thinking of a corresponding strategy.

He knew best what kind of person his son was. He had thought that there would be nothing to worry about at the border, as the emperor was far away. But who could have expected that Zhou Bing would appear halfway and keep pestering him.

Liu Ming thought of the woman behind him and came up with a vicious plan. He secretly gestured to the people around him.

Zhou Bing, if you are unkind, don't blame me for being unjust.

"Your Majesty, my son has absolutely not done anything so unscrupulous. Please understand!"

Emperor Jingyuan said nothing. He tapped slowly on the table with one hand, his eyes moving between Zhou Bing and Liu Ming.

Zhou Bing was one of the few loyal ministers in the Censorate. He was dedicated to supervising all officials and serving the country and the people. Although he occasionally made inappropriate remarks, they were not serious, so Emperor Jingyuan tolerated them.

What happened today is most likely true.

Emperor Jingyuan ignored Liu Ming's cry of injustice and turned to look at Zhou Bing. "Mr. Zhou, have you ever thought about what the crime is for falsely accusing others?"

Liu Ming was overjoyed, thinking that Emperor Jingyuan believed his words, and he felt a little relieved.

Zhou Bing was neither humble nor arrogant, his expression did not change at all, "As a censor of the Censorate, I know that I have falsely accused an official of the imperial court, and I deserve the death penalty!"

Emperor Jingyuan changed his posture while holding Xihe, and leaned lazily on the dragon throne, with a barely perceptible smile in his words, "Oh? You're not afraid?"

Zhou Bing pursed his lips tightly, his eyes were full of determination, "I have received the grace of the emperor and have been appointed as the Imperial Censor. I shall fulfill my duties and supervise all officials. I will not regret it even if I die!"

The words were sonorous and powerful.

There was a hint of obvious smile between Emperor Jingyuan's brows.

"Since you are suing, where is the evidence?"

Emperor Jingyuan was used to having mood swings, so even though his attitude suddenly changed 180 degrees, everyone was used to it.

After all, the guy above you can be laughing and joking with you one second, and then drag you down and chop you up the next.

Liu Ming, who was kneeling below, felt his heart in his throat.

Your Majesty, what does this mean?
It seemed that Zhou Bing was about to be punished, but they started asking about his son again.

Zhou Bing bowed again, "Since I dare to do this, I must have evidence. The garrison commander's family was wiped out, but fortunately he sent his wife and children out in advance. They are outside the palace now. Your Majesty, please bring them to trial!"

Emperor Jingyuan was silent for two moments, then said, "Then call them in, everyone, listen!"

Seeing this, Liu Ming tried to stop him, "Your Majesty..."

Unexpectedly, Emperor Jingyuan raised his hand and said, "Prime Minister Liu, why are you so anxious? If you don't know, you might think you are guilty of something."

After these words were spoken, Liu Ming's words of defense got stuck in his throat and he couldn't utter a word.

He glanced at Zhou Bing, who was kneeling in the middle, with resentment, and there was complacency in his eyes.

The woman was brought in. Although her clothes were old and her cheeks were covered in dust, her demeanor remained unchanged.

"Your Majesty, I, Chen Wang, pay my respects to you!"

Emperor Jingyuan stopped tapping the table, his eyes darkened, "I remember now, you are Chen Shoufang's wife. When I went to the Northern Desert, you entertained me and Yuanyang."

During the holidays, I will post an extra 2,000 words, so today I will post 4,000 words! Happy holidays!