The little lady in the palace

Chapter 116
The eldest son of the emperor is fifteen this year, half a year old, and it is normal for him to get sick suddenly.At that time, no one took it seriously, and no one thought that such an illness would last until the Chinese New Year intermittently.

When the twelve-year-old Changqin Princess Zhushi came to walk around with Yuyin, she shook her head and said, "The empress is so worried that her hair is turning gray, and the imperial doctor can't diagnose the cause. When she hears that there is nothing wrong, she will look at everything." If you don’t come out, once you get sick...you faint, and you don’t have any symptoms at all.”

"What should I do?" Yu Yin frowned, "There is nothing the imperial doctor can do, but this disease can't be dragged on casually."

"Oh, I can only take my time." Zhu sighed, "Fortunately, the eldest son of the emperor is a junior, and he has been mourning for the Supreme Emperor for only one year. The time will come soon, and he can make up for it any way he wants, and it will probably be better. "

Yuyin was surprised when he heard that, only then did he know that the eldest son of the emperor was still observing filial piety and eating fast during these days of illness.

But if you think about it, that's probably the only way to go.The emperor can order the children in the clan's house to eat whatever they want, that's called grace, that's called compassion, that's called harmony between the monarch and his subjects, but he can't do it himself.It was originally a seat that everyone was staring at. He had involved so many things in packing up the two factories, and he had offended many people. There would be more people who wanted to find fault with him.

What's more, he was suddenly "zen" by the Supreme Emperor.The theory of usurping power has never been a big issue, but it has never been completely stopped. Every government has heard such rumors several times. At this time, it is not a joke to let people grasp the "unfilial" talk.

On that day, Yu Yin and Zhu Shi couldn't say anything except sighing, but in the evening they heard Meng Junhuai say: "I'm afraid the eldest son's illness is really incurable."

"What's wrong?" She frowned and asked what he had heard.Meng Junhuai shook his head: "I can't find out the specific illness, but the marriage was supposed to be arranged for the eldest son of the emperor next year, but today I heard from the palace that this matter has been shelved."

"Marriage?" Yu Yin wondered, "Why are you inquiring about the marriage of the eldest son of the emperor... for Xizhen?"

"I just mentioned it casually. The age of the two children is considered suitable, and Xizhen is the Xie family." Meng Junhuai said as he sat on the couch, "But now, let's forget it. In case there is something wrong with the eldest son of the emperor , don't wrong Xizhen."

Well, she thought so too.

At first hearing, Yuyin was very worried that the palace had already made a note of this matter, and Xizhen would have to marry if she didn't.But listening to what he said, it can be seen that she has calmed down before even writing about this matter.

On the other side of the screen at the door, Xi Zhen who was about to come in also stroked her chest and let out a sigh of relief, even Xi Yao said softly: "I'm scared to death, don't marry the eldest son of the emperor!"

They were not worried about how serious the illness of the eldest son of the emperor would be, but... the emperor has only had such a son until now, and the throne will most likely belong to him in the future.How bad is it to be in the harem?There are many etiquettes, and they are usually not allowed to go out, and there are a group of concubines, large and small. On such a day, they are not happy even if they are made queens.

It's better than uncle and aunt.The people in the back house can be regarded as non-existent, and there is no need to add a few more people every once in a while.Occasionally, even though I didn't deal with the east courtyard, I entered the gate of the main courtyard, and this is a small home.

The two girls took a breather together, and Xizhen felt that she was still nervous, afraid that going in now would make them feel that she was "overhearing" something, even if it wasn't intentional, it wouldn't be good.She said to Xi Yao: "You go in first, I'll come later!"

"En!" Xi Yao walked into the room first, she had nothing else to do, she just came to help Yuyin write posts.

In this year, Meng Junhuai led Jinyiwei, and the importance of Prince Yi's Mansion in Beijing was different from previous years, which can be seen from the number of posts received during the New Year's Day and the weight of gifts.

Although there were quite a few gifts and visit posts received in previous years, most of them were for the sake of saving face, and the words on the posts were all just right politeness, so Yuyin could go back with any politeness.This year, many people can tell at a glance that they are eager to meet.

Such a post, Yuyin can still ignore it if he doesn't want to see it, but it's not appropriate to go back with an understatement, and he should reply if he should.But together, there are too many things to write.

In the past few days, she brought He Jingxi, Zhen Xiyao and the others over to help, and handed them over to her for review after they finished writing. If it was okay, she would send it out directly, and if it didn't work, she would rewrite it.

Not all because of laziness, but also because these three will marry and become mistresses in the future, there is no harm in practicing this in advance...

Of course, part of the reason is because of laziness.

In this room, Xi Yao had just sat down to write two replies, when the nanny hugged Ming Jing who had just woken up.

Ming Jing was sleepy, she yawned and looked at the people in the room, Zhao Xiyao stretched out her hand: "Hey!"

She can't speak yet, and she always says "噫" to everything.Xi Yao raised her head and smiled at her: "I have something to do now, so I can't play with you."

Yu Yin carried her over and put her on the couch. Ming Jing was sitting firmly, but Meng Junhuai teased her with a rattle in his hand.

"Hey...hehe." Ming Jing was lying there grinning, Meng Junhuai touched the brush from Xi Yao's table, dipped some ink, and traced a three-stroke beard on the side of Ming Jing's face.

"..." Yu Yin was about to wave his hand and hit him as soon as he saw it, "You are such a father?!"

Meng Junhuai hid: "I'm only bullying her now, and she will bully me in the future."

Yu Yin: "..."

In a wing room on the east side of the main courtyard, Xi Zhen drank a cup of tea to rest her mind, putting aside the fright she had just had.

Fortunately, uncle and aunt would not marry her to the eldest son of the emperor regardless of anything, otherwise she would be really terrified.

Putting down the teacup, Xizhen walked towards the main room again while wondering if she knew any young masters of the right age to mention?She thinks it's better for her to have some ideas on this matter. What if she doesn't like any of the people chosen by her uncle and aunt?

She was about to step into the door of the main room when a little eunuch ran over to block her: "Miss Cousin."

Xizhen saw that this person had a strange face and looked like he was from the East Court, so she immediately raised her guard.

She backed away: "What are you doing?"

Wang Dongxu, who was consul outside the house, also came over and looked at the little eunuch in front of him: "Did the side concubine ask you to come?"

"Master Dong." The little eunuch nodded and bowed, knowing the festival between the East Court and the Main Court, he hurriedly cleared it up, "The young one is someone close to Mr. You's family. Mr. You's family needs Miss Biao's help. Please go out for a while."

"It's so late!" Wang Dongxu frowned and was about to block the matter, but Xizhen looked outside the courtyard: "Your young master has come in person?"

The thin and tall figure outside the courtyard seemed to be You Zexu.

Xizhen said to Wang Dongxu, "I'll go out and ask what's going on. This is the gate of our main courtyard. Don't worry, father-in-law."

After she finished speaking, she went out of the courtyard, looked at the person in front of her who was not familiar with him, and had never had a direct enmity, and said politely: "It's so late, Mr. You has something to do with me?"

"Yes." You Zexu nodded, "Two things, please help me. One is that the eldest son has not seen His Highness in the past few days, and he said that he misses His Highness, and would like to ask His Highness to go and have a look when he has time."

As soon as this happened, Xizhen suddenly felt a little sorry for Ah Li.

During the day, Ali mentioned this to them first, but they were busy a while ago so they forgot about it.If You Zexu hadn't come to mention it again, would she really be able to remember it?
Xizhen responded quickly, and said to You Zexu, "I'll tell my uncle when I go in. What's the other thing?"

"Another thing..." You Zexu was silent for a while, "I have something to ask His Highness, please ask for me, and see if His Highness is willing to see me."

so...

For a moment, Xizhen felt that she might be a little sorry for You Zexu and You Zeming when she called "Uncle" just now.

Logically speaking, her relationship with Xi Yao and the prince should be similar to the relationship between You Zexu and You Zeming, but it is obviously not the case now.Over the past few years, she and Xi Yao have become accustomed to openly discussing any request, but they still have to make such a turn if they want to see the prince.

Xizhen didn't have the nerve to push the matter away, so she asked You Zexu to wait outside for a while, and then she told the matter when she entered the room.

"You Zexu has something to do with me?" Meng Junhuai was also a little surprised, "What's the matter?"

"I don't know..." Xizhen shook her head, "He just said to see if you would like to see him. He seemed a little nervous, so I didn't ask carefully."

Meng Junhuai and Yu Yin looked at each other, Yu Yin naturally couldn't guess, and simply said: "Tell him to the Westinghouse, and ask him what's the matter."

She felt that You Zexu would not have come if it was not something urgent.In the past few years, she has no impression of this child, and he has never come to the main courtyard to look for Meng Junhuai. It is very unusual for him to come suddenly now.

But Meng Junhuai was really in no mood to see people again.In the morning, he listened to his subordinates report the matter for three hours in Jinyiwei, and in the afternoon he went to the palace to discuss these matters with the emperor brother for two hours. Now he is so tired that his brain hurts...

Meng Junhuai said to Xi Zhen: "Tell him, I'm tired today, he can come to see me before leaving the house tomorrow, or you can write it down and hand it to me. Let's rest today."

Xizhen went out to answer the phone, and then the few people who should write posts wrote posts, and those who should tease children, had a relaxing night, and then went back to their rooms to wash and sleep.

The next day, after Meng Junhuai reluctantly bid farewell to Ming Jing who was lying on his chest and refused to leave, he saw You Zexu as soon as he left the gate of the main courtyard.

"Your Highness." You Zexu bowed, and Meng Junhuai could see that his expression was very tired, his lips were dry and white, and he couldn't help being surprised: "You waited all night?"

You Zexu seemed a little embarrassed, and the voice of "Yes" was a little lower.

"You boy, why can't we wait two days to talk about it?" He frowned, asked Yang Enlu to make him a cup of hot tea, and said, "Go ahead."

"Your Highness, I..." You Zexu looked anxious, "I will be seventeen after the new year, and my aunt wants to find a marriage for me."

When Meng Junhuai heard about it, he said with a smile: "Seventeen, it's a bit early for ordinary children, but it's not uncommon, so you can look for it first."

He looked at You Zexu while talking, and asked him, "Why, what do you think? Is it because I have a sweetheart, or do you want me to help you choose?"

He said that he wanted to laugh, now that He Jing and Xi Zhen are picking up her husband's house, it's time to mention Lan Jing, plus You Zexu... What else does he care about Jin Yiwei, please ask Brother Huang The purpose is to get the official media next.

But You Zexu said: "Neither, I dare not trouble Your Highness to help me marry, I just..."

Meng Junhuai saw that his hands were clenched tightly on his sleeves, and said, "Don't be nervous, just say it."

"I'm just..." You Zexu's face turned red and then pale, and he finally said after gritting his teeth, "I just don't like the person my aunt chose for me. She chose the lady from Concubine He's natal family for me. I really... "

"Your aunt picked a lady from Concubine He's family for you?" Meng Junhuai's smile suddenly disappeared, and he paused every word, and You Zexu's expression became tense when he asked.

He suffocated for a while before answering "Yes" again. Meng Junhuai restrained his anger, patted his shoulder and smiled: "Got it. You go back, I will arrange this matter."

(End of this chapter)