The Legend of the Loved One

Chapter 54

It has entered late autumn, and the capital is beginning to appear bleak.

On the eighth day of September, the sky was blue and cloudless, and the drums were playing harmoniously. Song Chen ascended the throne and officially succeeded the third emperor of Daqi, with the reign name Yonghong.

Slowly ascending the white marble steps, in the solemn Xihe Hall, the handsome emperor sits on his dragon chair, looking down at the kneeling officials.According to the imperial edict, the official read it aloud, honoring the birth mother Jinggui Concubine as Empress Dowager Xiaokang, concubine Xu as Empress, eldest son Song Chi as Prince, eldest daughter Song Ning as Princess Yongning, concubine Li as Concubine Rong, concubine Chu as concubine For Concubine Yi.

After the tedious ceremony of the previous dynasty ended, Song Chen came to the harem wearing a dragon robe.In Xu Jinhe's Fengyi Palace, the women's family members and children were waiting for him in formal attire. After Liangxi read out the canonized edict in front of everyone, everyone gave another big gift.From then on, between husband and wife, father and son, etiquette comes first.

Chu Xueping was watching him who was seated behind him. He was wearing a crown and a black dragon robe at the moment. He still had the same handsome appearance, but he was even more majestic than the former King Heng. But when his eyes swept over her, there was a cold Her eyes immediately softened, and she saw the faint smile on his lips, until that moment, she finally believed that her husband was now the one standing on the highest point and looking down on the world.

Looking back on the moment from the first time I met him to the present, everything is so real but incredible, like a dream.

Because they were still in the filial piety period, they could not have banquets, so after the ceremony of going to the harem, everyone went back to the palace.Because it was still early, Song Chen also returned to the Hall of Qinzheng, and continued to work diligently after changing clothes.

After everyone dispersed, Fengyi Palace finally calmed down, and Xu Jinhe also took off her queen's dress, leaning on the couch to rest for a while.

Ever since she came back from Yanzhou, things happened one after another, and she hasn't had a good rest.Especially since the late emperor passed away and everyone hastily entered the palace, they first arranged their residences, and then kept watch for the late emperor and comforted the empress dowager. Although the big things have been done now, there are still many trivial matters.The eldest son, Song Chi, has been crowned the crown prince, so he naturally wants to move to the East Palace, but the former deposed prince has just left the East Palace, and she doesn't want to scare her children, so she wants to renovate the East Palace.I also need to arrange a good place for my second son, Song Qian. Qian'er is already ten years old, and he will leave the palace to build his own mansion in a few years. Although she is reluctant, this is also a necessary growth process for princes. So she can only take advantage of the moment to keep the child as close as possible to her, and take a good look at the child, and Song Qi, although she was not born by herself, after all, she has been raised for so long, she always has some feelings, so she has to arrange it well.

Starting today, Concubine Jing has handed over the power of the harem to her. From now on, she will be No. 1 in the harem of Nuo Da. In order to control this place well, she will have to spend some effort...

Recalling the canonization ceremony just now, a slight smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.The fact that Song Chen wanted to canonize Concubine Chu Xue had already spread to her ears. That woman, thought that with his favor, she could be on the nose and face?Wanting to reach the sky in one step is simply wishful thinking!
Now she, Xu Jinhe, is the mistress of this harem, she is the empress, that woman is just a concubine, she has a lot of opportunities.

While resting his mind, he suddenly saw Qiugui come in, with an unnatural expression on his face, Xu Jinhe raised his hand slightly, and the maids retreated one after another.

"What's wrong?" Xu Jinhe asked lightly.

"Your Majesty," Qiu Gui looked at her nervously, "I heard that the Emperor Ye went to Ning Cui Xuan personally to interrogate Xia."

Xu Jinhe glanced at her. She knew about this a long time ago, so how can she say it now?
Qiu Gui continued, "The emperor asked the Xia family, who ordered it?"

Xu Jinhe looked at her now, "What did she say?"

"Although the Xia family didn't admit it at the time, but, I heard that the emperor asked twice..."

The person on the couch sat up straight.

Xia's naturally did not confess herself, otherwise with Song Chen's character, she would not be able to become the queen today, but he asked twice... Could it be that he has doubts in his heart?
Although there is no proof of death, the fire that day was not a trivial matter. If Song Chen had doubted her, it would mean that he had developed a suspicion against her, which was by no means a trivial matter.

She knew that Song Chen didn't love her, but fortunately she had his respect and trust, but if a woman who was not loved before lost his trust, what would it mean?
Empress Chen who is currently imprisoned in Yongle Palace is a living example. Once she loses her trust, Song Chen will inevitably doubt her if any disaster happens in the harem in the future. This is by no means a trivial matter.

Xu Jinhe frowned, Xia Wanyin was too useless, if she had known this, she might as well get rid of her earlier and send someone else to do that, so that she would be clean.It's good now, not to mention people didn't get rid of it, and I even caused embers. I originally wanted to use these few months to think of something, but now I'm afraid it won't work.

Today, the new emperor and successor succeeded to the throne, and Song Chen came to Fengyi Palace for dinner according to the etiquette.

Exquisite dishes were put on the table one by one. Although meat was forbidden in the palace during the filial piety period, through the skillful hands of the royal chefs, the vegetarian dishes were also prepared in a variety of ways, full of color, fragrance and taste.Looking at the table full of dishes, the couple shared their first meal after entering the palace.Being silent was Song Chen's habit for many years when he and Xu Jinhe had meals, but today's silence made Xu Jinhe feel a little uneasy.

After all, it was impossible to say that he had done something wrong, and he was not guilty at all, especially after hearing the news reported by Qiu Gui during the day.

The difficult meal was finally finished, and the palace people offered freshly brewed hot tea. Xu Jinhe deliberately broke the silence, and she smiled slightly: "This is the new autumn tea from the south of the Yangtze River. The concubine tastes good. I don't know what the emperor thinks." Sample?"

Song Chen put down his teacup, nodded, and said, "Not bad, I suddenly remembered something..."

Xu Jinhe's heart skipped a beat, and she raised her eyes to look at her husband.

Song Chen didn't show his anger, "I heard that when the side hall of Sheng'an Hall caught fire that day, some eunuchs sent Chi'er and Qian'er out first, why did they pull Qi'er and Ningning down?"

This point is indeed where Song Chen's suspicion lies. When it comes to the suddenness of the fire, it is said that Chu Xue discovered it first. Why was it that Xu Jinhe's two children were sent out in such a chaotic scene?Song Qi and Ning Ning are also nearby, why no one cares about them?
In addition to being suspicious, he was also slightly sullen.In his opinion, no matter who gave birth to his child, he will love and love him the same. If Song Qi and Song Ning were hurt because of the distinction between the concubine and concubine, he will never forgive him!
Xu Jinhe forced himself to calm down, and said solemnly: "The concubine was in the Funing Palace to accompany the queen mother at that time, and she didn't know the situation in the side hall. I think it was because those slaves did not do their jobs well, and the concubine ordered the inner court supervisor to punish them."

Song Chen didn't want to talk about this at first, so he just said lightly: "It is necessary to punish them well. They are all my children, and I value them equally. If others are neglected because of the distinction of being a concubine and making them feel wronged, absolutely not. Forgive me."

"Yes." Xu Jinhe had nothing to say, so he just bowed his head.

"Speaking of children, I thought of another thing." Song Chen looked at her seriously this time, "There is an unborn child at Concubine Yi's place. Concubine Yi is the first child, and the palace people may be negligent. , The care of their mother and child is entrusted to you now, and you are the master of the harem, so you should be able to shoulder this responsibility."

Xu Jinhe was really shocked this time.

When Song Chen said this, he really became suspicious of himself. He really thought that he would harm Chu Xue, so he entrusted her with the care of Chu Xue's mother and son.Now that he has opened his mouth like this, what else can he say besides should be?And not only should it be, but also should be positive, so as to dispel his mind.

Xu Jinhe assumed the posture of a virtuous wife, and said straightly, "It's really a blessing for Concubine Yi that the emperor is so considerate of Concubine Yi's mother and son. The concubines will definitely make people take strict precautions to protect their mother and son."

Song Chen was finally satisfied, and his tone softened slightly, "The front court is busy, and the harem depends on you. I believe in you, and you will be a good empress."

"My concubine thanks the emperor for his trust."

Seeing that her husband's tone finally softened, Xu Jinhe finally secretly heaved a sigh of relief.

For the next period of time, she can only protect Chu Xue and let her give birth to the child safely, so that Song Chen's trust can be restored.

When the dinner for the emperor and empress of Fengyi Palace ran out, Li Jiaoyun's Yaohua Palace had just set up a meal.

Because of the canonization gift, Song Ning got up early today, and took a nap for a while. Li Jiaoyun was distressed and didn't call her. When the little girl woke up by herself, it was already dusk. I was afraid that she would lose her appetite just now. Dinner was set a little late.

The meal was on the table, and just as the mother and daughter were about to use it, they saw a crimson figure flashing outside the palace gate.Li Jiaoyun hurriedly ordered Yuzhu to go and see, but she was very surprised by the person Yuzhu led.

It's Song Qi.

Li Jiaoyun was overjoyed to see the small figure behind Yuzhu was Song Qi. It had been many years, and this was the first time his Qier had taken the initiative to seek her out.

"Qi'er, why are you here? Have you finished your meal yet?" The mother-in-law asked tenderly.

Song Qi shook his head, hesitated, "Mom, can I eat here?"

"Of course! Hurry up and get more bowls and chopsticks!" Li Jiaoyun hurriedly ordered the palace servants.

Hearing that the child was going to have dinner with her, she was both happy and distressed, and asked him to sit down, "Why haven't you eaten so late? Didn't the palace people pass the meal to you?"

The bowls and chopsticks were already brought while talking, Li Jiaoyun personally served soup and rice for his son, Song Qi took it, swallowed and said: "I have just memorized the book, and the queen mother said that I can't eat before I have memorized the book, and, It’s boring to eat alone.”

Li Jiaoyun sighed, Xu Jinhe has always disciplined children strictly, and Song Qi's talent in martial arts and literature is indeed not very good. Although she is a biological mother, she rarely has the opportunity to care for children, so it is even more difficult to intervene in Song Qi's upbringing.In the past, in the palace, the three boys and brothers all ate with Xu Jinhe, but now in the palace, everyone has their own yard, so they usually eat by themselves. Song Qi is still a child of seven or eight years old, and he is not used to it. It is also normal.

Without saying anything else, Li Jiaoyun watched the children eat and gave food to the siblings respectively. At this moment, she felt extremely satisfied.

At that time, she was sent to the palace by her father to be a side concubine. Although her mother's family was honored by the royal in-laws, she was wronged by the concubine's house. Xu Jinhe's embarrassment came from the public and the secret. She dared not say that when she finally had a child, However, she was taken away. At that time, all hope seemed to be gone. She even thought about death for a while...

Later, when her mother came to visit her and told her to put her mother's family first, she managed to regain some energy. It was not until she had Song Ning again that she finally had something to look forward to.

Now that she has become an imperial concubine, Yanzhou's natal family has more face, but the life in the deep palace can only be lived more cautiously.

If Song Qi can also be kept by her side, she has two children, and her life is not in vain.

"Your Majesty, you can eat too!" Hong Shan persuaded softly from the side.

She nodded with a smile before picking up the bowl.

But he was still reluctant to take his eyes off his son.

But to his relief, since going through that fire, Song Qi got closer to her a lot.

(End of this chapter)