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Chapter 552 Let the emperor remember (2)
The emperor knew the benefits of Concubine De, saw her hard work, and went to her bedroom that night.

"It's thanks to you for a while, otherwise I can't take care of it even more." The emperor seemed to be in a good mood, and it was rare to see him smiling so peacefully since the disaster in Yongzhou.

Concubine De recalled the good news from Yongzhou the previous day. She heard that all the victims had been resettled, and the roads were gradually opened when the weather cleared.Because of the materials sent by businessmen like Yihao, the people in the disaster area have been guaranteed food and clothing.The follow-up materials sent by the imperial court are about to arrive, and the situation has been brought under control and improved.

"The concubine's ability is limited, and she can't help the emperor to solve the problem, so I have to do my part. Fortunately, with the protection of the former emperor and the wise decision of the emperor, the people of Yongzhou are in dire straits this time. The condition of the empress dowager has not deteriorated any further. , Your Majesty should breathe a sigh of relief." To win people's hearts, this nice thing has to be said sincerely, and Concubine De has this ability.

Anyone who heard it would know that these words were full of flattery, but coupled with De Fei's gentle voice and faint smile, it made people feel at ease.

The emperor took the porridge she handed over, took a sip and stopped to look at it, "This porridge is light and delicious, much easier to swallow than those bird's nest and ginseng soups."

"It's rare that the emperor likes it! The concubine heard that the victims in Yongzhou were short of food and clothing, and the grain merchants in the capital sent them insufficient food. Someone came up with a way to mix all kinds of grain with sugar, making it sticky to fight hunger and saving vegetables. The concubine tried to order someone to make some, and thought it tasted good, so she dared to offer it to the emperor to taste." Concubine De replied with a busy smile.

Hearing this, the emperor drank half of the bowl of miscellaneous rice porridge, put down the bowl, licked his lips and said, "I'm so relieved that the people in the disaster area can eat their stomachs. There are too many troubles inside and outside the palace. Only here can I get a little peace. You are really a flower that relieves language, never let me worry about it, but instead relieve me of my worries in everything. If all the women in this palace are like you, I will have a lot more peace of mind. "

"The concubine was very happy to hear the emperor say this, but she couldn't agree with her whole mouth. No matter what, it is the rule to be humble. It is really embarrassing for a concubine to be unable to speak in front of the emperor." Concubine De has always been Steady and dignified, it's rare to see her joking, "In the future, the emperor should stop praising the concubines, and simply reward the concubines with some treasures and benefits!"

The emperor looked up at Concubine De's delicate appearance and smiled, and said softly: "Concubine Ai is too strict with rules, and occasionally she speaks like this, and she becomes a bit more lively."

"The concubine is old, talking and acting too casually will make my younger sisters laugh. Fortunately, the emperor does not dislike it, and the concubine will only slack off when she is in front of the emperor." Concubine De's face turned red when the emperor stared at her.

"Everyone says you are kind, but there is a needle hidden in these words." The smile on the emperor's face did not disappear, but the absurdity did not reach his eyes, "My concubine is one year younger than me, if you are old, I will take care of you." You are getting younger and younger. It is because of me that you dare to slack off, so it sounds like it is all my fault."

Concubine De stared at the emperor when she heard the words, the inquiry in her eyes was fleeting, then she replied with a smile: "The concubine dare not take pictures of the emperor, you are the emperor himself to say these things."

"Hehehe." The emperor laughed instead of anger, hugged Concubine De and whispered, "I won't leave tonight."

Concubine De snuggled into his arms docilely, but she couldn't feel the slightest joy and warmth in her heart.Just now, what she said was most likely said after thinking twice, but how much truth is there in the emperor's words?
She would not be so stupid as to believe the true love of an emperor. She and the emperor had been husband and wife for so many years, and it would be self-deception to say that she had no relationship at all.But she knew in her heart that if something in the court involved her, the emperor would not show any affection.Similarly, for the sake of the future of the emperor, she would choose the emperor without hesitation, even if it means betraying the emperor, she will be smashed to pieces!How can such two people be in love with each other?
Concubine De was lying beside the emperor, feeling that this winter was going too slowly, she wrapped her body in the quilt lightly.She turned her head and glanced at the emperor who was sleeping beside her, and saw that he was lying flat, with his arms neatly placed on both sides of his body, his breathing was even and subtle, and he was more serious than when he was awake.

The emperor said that she respects rules, but in fact, the emperor himself has the most rules.He was so ignorant that those cumbersome rules had already penetrated into his details, and they were brought out with every gesture.

Occasionally, a new concubine who entered the palace felt that there were too many obedient women in the palace, and did the opposite, and won the favor of the emperor several times.However, the emperor quickly forgot about them, which shows that the emperor still likes someone who knows how to advance and retreat.

Suddenly, a slight voice came from outside, although they lowered their voices as much as possible, they came in faintly.

Concubine De frowned immediately, before she could move she heard the emperor ask: "Who is making noise outside?"

"Going back to the emperor, it's someone from Yu Niangniang's palace." Xu Dehai's voice came in, it was rare for him to keep watch at night in this cold weather.

Concubine De saw the emperor frowned slightly, and said softly: "Sister Yu has just lost her child, and she is in a bad mood and in poor health. I'm afraid it's not good to send someone here so late, the emperor should send someone in to ask."

"Mm." The emperor sat up, Concubine De ordered the people to be brought in, and at the same time put the clothes on the emperor.

A moment later, a court lady came in and knelt on the ground.Through the snow-white curtain, Concubine De could see that the person was the big palace lady next to the nobleman.

"But what is your master in a hurry?" Concubine De asked eagerly.

"Going back to the emperor, empress de concubine, the master's health has been bad for the past two days, and he lay down to sleep without eating tonight. The servants saw that the master was not awake, so they went to call. But no matter how the slaves shouted, the master just didn't open his eyes. The servant was flustered, sent someone to ask for the imperial doctor, and hurried over to report to the concubine De, but did not expect the emperor to be here. Damn the servant, I disturbed the holy car!" The maid was very articulate, and her speech was neither too fast nor too slow. is a benefit.

After hearing this, Concubine De hurriedly turned her head and explained to the emperor: "The concubine went to see sister Yu during the day, and she said that she would come to see the concubine anytime she needed something. The emperor rests, and the concubine went over to have a look, otherwise it would be hard to sleep well."

"Forget it, I'll go and have a look." After saying that, he called Xu Dehai to come in.

Concubine De hurriedly got up and waited for him to dress, anxiously wanting to follow him to have a look, but she didn't say much when the emperor refused to let her go with him.Respectfully sending the emperor away and returning to bed again, Concubine De unexpectedly felt drowsy very quickly, and it was rare for her to wake up without a dream.

The next day, the emperor did not come, but sent Xu Dehai to send a lot of jewelry and jade.

"The emperor seems to be in a good mood today." Concubine De asked with a smile when she saw it.

Xu Dehai hurriedly said with a smile: "The emperor said, as long as the old slave brings things over, the mother will naturally know the reason."

"Please trouble your father-in-law to tell your majesty, and tell me that I thank you for your appreciation!" Concubine De naturally understood the reason for this, but it was just a joke yesterday, she never thought that the majesty would remember it in her heart.

(End of this chapter)