princess

Chapter 58

Even if Xiao Yuanmin doesn't like Concubine Lin Gui, she will not speak ill of Concubine Lin at this time, but it is even more impossible to speak for Concubine Lin, so keeping silent is the best choice.

Emperor Xuanhe didn't want Xiao Yuanmin to talk either, "You can deal with the matter of Qingrong, but don't let others know about it."

The implication was to lock Xiao Qingrong up, but Emperor Xuanhe didn't say when, and Xiao Yuanmin didn't ask, and nodded.

"After a while, I will arrange a new residence for her." Emperor Xuanhe would not let Xiao Qingrong delay his daughter.

"Second sister is like this, I should take care of her for a while longer." Xiao Yuanmin said softly.

"I know you are soft-hearted." Emperor Xuanhe leaned back in his chair, "It's just about Qingrong..."

"Father." Xiao Yuanmin was a little worried, "Second sister will definitely be fine."

Emperor Xuanhe nodded, "The matter of the hunting ground has nothing to do with you and Cheng Xuan."

Xiao Yuanmin felt a little guilty, "It's my daughter who didn't think well." You must know that although Zheng Guo is a vassal state of the Jin Dynasty, it is not that kind of small country. They even brought the prince here to show their favor, but a big The most promising prince of the Hunting Farm family died. If there is no explanation, what will the other vassal states think?
Would they think that if you Jinchao didn't take our prince's life as your life, it would be really detrimental to Jinchao.

Although Jin Chao wasn't afraid of them, he didn't want to add to the controversy.

"Be more careful in the future." Emperor Xuanhe did not blindly pamper him, but instead asked, "Do you know what's wrong?"

Xiao Yuanmin thought for a while, "It's my daughter who is arrogant." Although Xiao Yuzuo was injured during this period of time, what happened next made her a little proud and complacent.

The matter of the hunting ground this time was not without flaws, but Xiao Yuanmin lacked the caution he had earlier asked, "Father, is Prince Zheng Guo really dead?"

"Yeah." Emperor Xuanhe said, "He hurt his head, and he will die after he returns."

Xiao Yuanmin understood that no matter whether it was the second prince or the fourth prince, they would all be used by someone this time. Xiao Yuanmin was not sure who it would be, but he already had a suspect in his heart, and it might be Concubine Lin Gui.

"Father, the last time my younger brother fell off the horse, I'm afraid..." Xiao Yuanmin didn't finish his sentence. Now that what happened, I believe Emperor Xuanhe also understood that Lin Guifei helped others to bear the crime for nothing.

However, Concubine Lin Gui had some scheming, but she was too disregarding the overall situation. This time, she brought the internal strife of the Jin Dynasty to the emperors of the subordinate countries, and even put the Jin Dynasty at a disadvantage.

You must know that even if Emperor Zheng liked this son, he would not send troops to Jin Dynasty for such a son, but he would definitely take advantage of Jin Dynasty.

This is unbearable for any emperor. Concubine Lin's matter has already touched Emperor Xuanhe's bottom line. What's more, the Lin family must have put in a lot of effort to make this matter succeed. Could it be that the Lin family has forgotten that this Jin The court belongs to the Xiao family, no matter how high the status of Concubine Lin Gui is, she is only a concubine of Emperor Xuanhe.

A cold light flashed in Emperor Xuanhe's eyes, Xiao Yuanmin had already understood Emperor Xuanhe's thoughts, even if the Seventh Prince did not die this time, he might not have a future in the future.

"Father, please leave Zheng Guo's affairs to my daughter." In fact, it is very difficult to deal with it. It cannot hurt the interests of the Jin Dynasty, and cannot make the subordinate countries feel that the Jin Dynasty is weak, let alone chill them. This is very difficult to grasp.

"What is Xuanxuan going to do?" Emperor Xuanhe sighed in his heart when he heard Xiao Yuanmin's words, if Xuanxuan was a man...

"My daughter wants to go to the Kingdom of Zheng." Xiao Yuanmin raised his head and looked directly at Emperor Xuanhe, and said, "My daughter is the eldest princess Changping of the Jin Dynasty. She is more suitable than a prince. I am afraid there is no one more suitable than my daughter."

What Xiao Yuanmin didn't say was that if it was the prince who went there, if they had other plans to unite with Zheng Guo, it would be bad for Emperor Xuanhe and even Xiao Yuzuo, and Xiao Yuanmin was just the eldest princess. Although she had a high status, she didn't have those threats , and Xiao Yuzuo is her younger brother.

Emperor Xuanhe frowned slightly, but he didn't say no, "Who do you want to take?"

"Murongxi." Xiao Yuanmin said without thinking, "Also, my daughter thinks I can let my brother go out and have a look."

"Huh?" Letting the prince go out, and Xiao Yuanmin meant not to expose Xiao Yuzuo's identity, let him go out in disguise, it has to be said that it is a risk.

"Brother and daughter...are not mature enough." Xiao Yuanmin talked eloquently, "You know, traveling thousands of miles is worse than reading thousands of books."

"Have you thought about safety?" Emperor Xuanhe asked instead of agreeing or disagreeing.

Xiao Yuanmin nodded, "I've thought about it." She said a little embarrassedly, "It's still very dangerous, but with the father around, my daughter thinks that the father can help her solve it."

These words made Emperor Xuanhe laugh, "You..." After laughing, Emperor Xuanhe said, "Let me think about it."

"Okay." Xiao Yuanmin didn't say any more.

"Who does Xuanxuan think Xiao Qi did?" Emperor Xuanhe asked suddenly.

Xiao Yuanmin's heart moved, he frowned and thought for a while and said, "My daughter doesn't know."

Emperor Xuanhe was disappointed to hear Xiao Yuanmin's words for some reason, but he didn't say anything, after all, this is human nature.

Xiao Yuanmin lowered his eyes slightly, pursed his lips unconsciously, and then said, "It's just that my daughter thinks that someone who would do such a thing must have some kind of purpose or benefit."

"Oh?" Emperor Xuanhe was a little interested, and he naturally thought of these.

"The crime of killing the emperor's heir...is very serious." Xiao Yuanmin didn't make alarmist remarks. If anyone is found out, it will bring disaster to the family. "And it is definitely not easy to make it difficult for the father and emperor now."

"There is even a certain power in the palace." To say that there is a certain power is already implicit, and it should be more accurate that the power is not small. "My daughter has a guess."

"Say." Emperor Xuanhe said.

Xiao Yuanmin didn't hide it either, "The death of the seventh brother may not be caused by one person."

This suddenly reminded Emperor Xuanhe that his hand froze for a moment, indeed, if there was only one person, there would inevitably be omissions, and if there is no trace left, it can only be said that it was not just one person who did it.

Emperor Xuanhe narrowed his eyes, and suddenly remembered the empress dowager's fainting...Concubine Jing gave birth prematurely...Concubine Shu's people were picking flowers in the imperial garden, Concubine Ning...even Concubine Zhou, Concubine Yao and Concubine Rong...

"The noble concubine is probably not suitable for managing the harem, and the queen mother is also weak, and Concubine Jing gave birth prematurely... Who does Xuanxuan think is suitable to manage the harem?" Emperor Xuanhe asked with a smile.

Xiao Yuanmin thought for a while, "My daughter thinks that there should be four concubines in the harem, but now there are only three concubines. Concubine Jing will have to raise her child for a month after giving birth. The imperial doctor also said that it is best for grandma to rest for a while. Concubine Shu And Concubine Ning..." Puffed her cheeks, "Xuanxuan is stingy, I still can't let go of my younger brother's affairs, but Concubine Shu is really good, why don't you mention another concubine?"

Hearing his daughter's words, Emperor Xuanhe was not only not angry, but also felt that his daughter was really temperamental, "Then Xuanxuan, who do you think should be mentioned?"

Xiao Yuanmin wrinkled his nose, "Concubine Yao is not suitable, and Concubine Zhou is the daughter of the Taifu, and my daughter thinks it is suitable."

This point is similar to what Xuanhe Emperor thought, "As long as Xuanxuan thinks it's good."

"Ah."

"My daughter thinks it's better for the emperor to give Zhou Concubine a title directly." Xiao Yuanmin was like a cunning little fox.

"Okay." Emperor Xuanhe replied straight away, pointing to the desk, Li Dezhong stepped forward to prepare the pen and ink, Xiao Yuanmin took the pen and directly wrote down a word of virtue.

Xiao Yuanmin explained, "My daughter is very angry about Xiaoqi's matter, and the word "de" is also a reminder to everyone."

"According to your."

"My daughter thinks that after concubine Zhou concubine manages the harem all at once, it's not conducive to peace. Why don't the emperor mention a few more people?" Xiao Yuanmin said his thoughts, "Although the concubine Zhou attracts attention, she doesn't care about it." There will be too much envy."

"Okay." After hearing what his daughter said, Emperor Xuanhe said, "Leave it to Xuanxuan."

Xiao Yuanmin thought for a while, and wrote down a few names, followed by the promoted position, among them was Mrs. Xu, she was only promoted from Chang Zai to a nobleman, and she was not at all eye-catching compared to Concubine Zhou and the others.

Emperor Xuanhe only took one look, then nodded.

After saying a few more words, Xiao Yuanmin resigned, and Emperor Xuanhe's face turned cold, "Li Dezhong, go and find out when Concubine Jing started her fetal gas carefully, Empress Dowager...forget it."

Even if it is found out that there is something wrong with the Empress Dowager, Emperor Xuanhe can't touch the Empress Dowager, "Give me a closer look at the palace people who came in and out of the Compassionate Ning Palace today."

"Yes."

"Concubine Shu, Concubine Ning and the others have also checked carefully for me." Emperor Xuanhe said coldly, "Re-investigate the matter of Xi'er startling the horse last time."

"Yes." Li Dezhong's heart trembled.

After Emperor Xuanhe finished writing the canonized decree, he threw it to Li Dezhong, "Go and proclaim the decree."

Li Dezhong discovered that neither the empress dowager nor Concubine Lin Gui, who is now the highest in the harem, was notified of the decree this time, which shows that Emperor Xuanhe was already dissatisfied with them.

But if you really want to say it, you can say it. After all, the Empress Dowager is not feeling well, and Concubine Lin Guifei just died of her son, so she is in a bad mood.

Xiao Yuanmin didn't feel his clothes were soaked in sweat until he returned to Fengyang Pavilion, and he was even more exhausted. Looking at Emperor Xuanhe's expression, he might be satisfied with his own answer.

The matter of going to the Kingdom of Zheng was only thought of by her when she was in the imperial study, and she hadn't even discussed it with anyone. She was about to get married soon, and she was afraid that she would be accused of marriage after she got there. This harem must be arranged, after all, At that time, her control over these things in the harem was much lower.

Even this time may be the only chance for her to travel far. Although Xiao Yuanmin knew that it was inappropriate to leave at this time, she was unwilling to give up.

What Zheng Guo is like, Xiao Yuanmin has only read the description in the book, Xiao Yuanmin doesn't know what will be encountered along the way, but she really wants to go out, especially after talking with Murong Xi today.

When Madam Zheng was helping Xiao Yuanmin change her clothes, she found that Xiao Yuanmin's clothes were damp. She was taken aback and quickly asked someone to prepare hot water, "The servant has already fed the second princess. Don't worry, the eldest princess."

Xiao Yuanmin froze for a moment, then nodded, "Give me a bowl of noodles."

"Yes." Little Madam Zheng went down to get ready as soon as her eyes lit up.

Madam Zheng waited for Xiao Yuanmin to take a bath, and Xiao Yuanmin whispered what happened today, "Mama, what do you think?"

"It's good for the eldest princess to take this step." Although Madam Zheng felt a little inappropriate, but according to the age of the eldest princess, it's good to have reached this step, so she didn't pour cold water on it, "If you can go out, it's good to avoid the limelight. "

Not long after the eldest princess came out of the imperial study, Concubine Zhou named her concubine De. This incident will definitely remind people of Xiao Yuanmin. Pray."

The implication is to let Xiao Yuanmin follow Xiao Yuzuo secretly, it is best to disguise herself as a man, "His Royal Highness has grown up, and the eldest princess should trust His Highness, and don't protect everything. I have heard my father say that Xiaoying grows up , the eagle would throw them off a cliff so they could learn to fly."

Xiao Yuanmin pursed his lips, "What else?"

"The eldest princess is getting impatient." Madam Zheng said, "The eldest princess shouldn't let His Majesty suspect the Queen Mother."

Xiao Yuanmin looked at Mother Zheng.

"Just lead to Concubine Jing, it's too late." Madam Zheng's voice was a little cold, but Xiao Yuanmin woke up a little bit.

"I'm impatient." Xiao Yuanmin said with a sigh.

As long as you click on Concubine Jing, even if Emperor Xuanhe doesn't think about the Empress Dowager, he will warn the Zhu family. Now Emperor Xuanhe is focused on himself and won't think too much, but what about the Empress Dowager?I'm afraid that the future road will be more difficult, this is clearly offending the empress dowager.

Suddenly there was a knock on the door outside. After going out for a while, Madam Zheng returned and said, "I just got the news that Concubine Jing gave birth to the fourth princess."

Xiao Yuanmin nodded, the matter of gift giving has been arranged, the fourth princess... Xiao Yuanmin breathed a sigh of relief, at that time in the imperial study room, Concubine Jing gave birth to the burden on her head, if it was the prince, the prince would even be better than Concubine Lin Gui Son is more of a threat.

On the second day, Concubine Zhou's canonization decree went down. Concubine Zhou, who is now the concubine De, returned to the house after dealing with the congratulators. What do you mean, shouldn't you take the opportunity to praise Concubine Yao?
Or, what conspiracy does the eldest princess have?Concubine De didn't dare to think about it, but she never believed that the eldest princess had no selfish intentions.

Who is not well-informed in the harem, looking at Concubine Yao with a little bit of taste in his eyes, and even some who are uncomfortable with Yao Concubine, they will make a few words of ridicule.

Concubine Yao wanted to meet the eldest princess, but was stopped by the eldest maid beside her. You must know that the maid of honor came from the Yao mansion, and concubine Yao would listen to his words, "Madam Yao, I am afraid that the eldest princess has her own Intend."

"But..." Yao Pin's eyes were red, "They are all waiting to see my joke."

"Your Majesty, calm down." The Grand Palace Maid said in a low voice, "You must know that being promoted now is a blessing or a curse."

"Eldest Princess has never visited me, even if I go to Fengyang Pavilion..." Concubine Yao said aggrievedly, "I lost my child, Eldest Princess..."

"She is the eldest princess." The palace maid said coldly, "No matter how cold it is, she is still the empress' reliance."

Yao Bin stopped talking.

The eldest palace lady persuaded softly, "In this harem, no one is closer to the crown prince and eldest princess than the empress. After all, the Yao family is the eldest princess's natal family."

In fact, the eldest princess's thoughts, the maid of honor is also not sure, but she knows that Concubine Yao must not be allowed to go to the princess at this time. Seeing that Concubine Yao is still a little unconvinced, the maid of honor is afraid that she will bring out emotions on weekdays, so she persuades, "How about When it's fifteen, the empress will ask Madam."

Yao Pin nodded and said nothing more.

Emperor Xuanhe was also thinking about the matter of Zheng Guo. In fact, what Xiao Yuanmin said was also a solution, but the most suitable candidate in Emperor Xuanhe's heart was Prince Xiao Yuzuo, but he could also understand Xiao Yuanmin. She was worried about her brother, but Emperor Xuanhe felt that, Sometimes Xuanxuan is too protective of Xi'er.

Although Xuanxuan is intelligent, he is still somewhat immature.

Sighing, Emperor Xuanhe thought of his daughter, and it would be good to let her go for a walk. In fact, when Xiao Yuanmin was still young, Emperor Xuanhe had already started to pay attention to all young talents, and the most suitable one was Murongxi.

But Murong Xi was left to Xiao Yuzuo by Emperor Xuanhe, and it would be a pity to be a son-in-law with Murongxi's talent. In fact, if Murongxi was not Xiao Yuzuo's companion, no matter how talented he is, Emperor Xuanhe would have left it to himself Daughter, Xuanxuan is his treasure after all.

He thought about everyone again, but with Murong Xi's jewels in front, everyone else Xuan and Di felt that they were not worthy of their daughter.

Li Dezhong brought hot tea and advised, "Your Majesty, please rest for a while."

Emperor Xuanhe took a sip and said, "Isn't it better to let Xuanxuan go out for a walk?"

"The eldest princess is about to reach her age." Li Dezhong didn't answer directly, as if he said something irrelevant.

Emperor Xuanhe paused for a moment, but didn't say anything more.

Li Dezhong stood silently behind Emperor Xuanhe, like a shadow.

Xiao Qingrong's situation didn't improve at all, and Xiao Yuanmin couldn't do anything about it, but thanks to Xiao Qingrong, she didn't make trouble. Apart from saying nothing, she would obediently eat whatever was fed into her mouth, so it wasn't difficult to take care of her.

Concubine Lin Gui didn't take the initiative to come to Fengyang Pavilion to see her daughter, it was as if she had forgotten about her, and no one else in the palace mentioned it.

Concubine Jing and the fourth princess cannot live without the imperial physician. Concubine Jing was extremely disappointed when she found out that she had given birth to a daughter. If so... Concubine Jing will definitely regret it to death.

However, the Queen Mother also saw that Concubine Jing was a little clever, but she was useless. She was afraid that her position as concubine had already come to an end, but she still had to fight for the Zhu family.

"Let Concubine Jing take good care of her body. She is still young, so she will always have a chance." The Empress Dowager's voice was somewhat tired.

"Yes."

Xiao Yuzuo naturally knew about those things in the harem, but he didn't care. Seeing Xiao Yuanmin instead, he asked, "Sister, is it my sister's fault for the matter of the hunting ground?"

"It's nothing." Xiao Yuanmin asked someone to make lotus seed cake, which Xiao Yuzuo liked better, "It might be a blessing in disguise." He told Zheng Guo's matter again.

Xiao Yuzuo took a bite of the lotus seed cake, "I'm afraid this was really done by Concubine Lin Gui." With a sneer, "The Lin family..." It's really courting death.

Although the Lin family held the military power, Xiao Yuzuo really looked down on them.

"It's good to go out for a walk." Xiao Yuanmin said, she was wearing a plain dress today, but it lacked the dazzling red color, with a touch of frailty, "What do you think about the matter of the seventh brother?"

"I think Concubine Shu and the others are all involved." Xiao Yuzuo tapped the table with his fingers, "I'm really courting death."

Xiao Yuanmin pursed his lips slightly.

"Sister, do you know Xu Guiren?" Xiao Yuzuo asked.

Xiao Yuanmin lowered his eyes, "Why does my brother ask such a question?"

"Concubine De's canonization, I think it's a matter of course." Xiao Yuzuo said, "Among the others, I think this Xu Guiren is the most noteworthy."

"I have a deal with Xu Guiren." Xiao Yuanmin didn't say much, she didn't want Xiao Yuzuo to know that the death of the Seventh Prince was a deal between her and Xu Guiren.

Xiao Yuzuo wanted to continue asking, but seeing Xiao Yuanmin's appearance, he swallowed the question, "I see."

"Xu Guiren will not threaten you." Xiao Yuanmin saw his younger brother's expression, as if Xiao Yuzuo knew her, and she also understood Xiao Yuzuo, "I'm going to be late."

"Sister?" Xiao Yuzuo looked at Xiao Yuanmin.

"Even if Father likes me again, I won't have much time to stay in the palace." Xiao Yuanmin's voice was a little low, "Let's go out for a walk together."

He didn't finish his sentence, but Xiao Yuzuo felt a little sad when he heard it, "Sister..."

"Let's go to Zheng Guo together." Xiao Yuanmin smiled instead.

"Okay." This is the first time Xiao Yuanmin expressed his wish, and Xiao Yuzuo will help her sister achieve it no matter what.

(End of this chapter)