Queen Sun

Chapter 16 Witch Gu (1)
In the middle of the night, when it was the coldest time in the severe winter, Zheng Ji followed behind the two masters, chasing after them with small steps.The emperor suddenly stopped, turned his head and asked sharply, "Where's the imperial chariot?"

Zheng Ji walked too fast, rushed forward, and hurriedly stopped and replied: "Your Majesty, the imperial chariot is waiting at the door."

"Why didn't you say it earlier?" There was a hint of anger in the emperor's voice.

Zheng Ji didn't dare to make a sound, and stood aside with his head down, waiting for the emperor to pass by, and then walked over again, only to hear the emperor say, "Hui Gan...or go back to the Lizheng Hall."

Sitting on the imperial chariot, Li Shimin looked at his wife's pale face from the cold with some annoyance, and stretched out a hand to caress her face.

Ruoshui has maintained a high degree of calmness and silence since just now, and it is obviously futile to say or do anything to an emperor who is surrounded by anger and alcohol.At this moment, seeing Li Shimin stretching out his hand gently to him suddenly, Ruoshui only felt the goosebumps on his body start to pop up one by one.

"Ruoshui, did you catch cold again just now? I left too hastily." Li Shimin hugged his wife even tighter.

Ruoshui resisted the urge to break free, and said with a smile, "Your Majesty, my concubine is fine, just drink some ginger soup later."

The emperor's complexion suddenly darkened: "I told you a long time ago, when there are no outsiders, just use the old address."

Ruoshui held the dragon claw that was moving on her face, and tried to be more gentle: "Then second brother, what are outsiders and what are insiders? What should my sisters and sisters do?" Her There was a hint of teasing and intimacy in the tone of his voice, and Ruo Shui had a little understanding of this wise and mighty emperor through getting along with him the day before.

Sure enough, the emperor, who was not happy just now, immediately stretched his face: "I know why you are still unhappy, and I will leave the matter of the Yang family to you, my queen."

Ruoshui slightly leaned his head to Li Shimin's chest, hiding a trace of disapproval, but also missed the thoughtful look in the emperor's eyes at the moment.

After a while of silence, the imperial chariot arrived at the gate of the Lizheng Hall, and Ruoshui leaned obediently in his arms, thinking about how to spend this New Year's Eve smoothly.

However, what this couple with their own thoughts did not expect was that the two sons and one daughter were waiting at the door of the inner hall as soon as they entered.

Ruoshui couldn't help laughing when he saw how they were waiting for the rabbit.

But Li Shimin couldn't laugh anymore. He decided to go back to the Lizheng Palace because he thought that the hearts and minds of these three wives were in his bedroom. Thinking of this, he put his wife down angrily and said, "Why are you three running away?" here?"

Cheng Qian and Li Tai didn't say a word, they just stood there with the appearance of doing something wrong.Only Mingyao seemed to be okay, ran to Ruoshui's side with a happy face, raised her head, blinked her eyes and said: "Mother, brother Chengqian said that today we will sleep with mother, is it true?"

As soon as the words fell, Cheng Qian lowered his head a little further, trying his best to ignore a piercing sight from the front.

Ruoshui felt relieved for a while, bent down and picked up her daughter, lovingly said: "Yes, mother promised brother before."

"Ruoshui!" The emperor standing aside called his wife awkwardly, "They are already so old, they shouldn't be able to sit together by now."

Ruoshui buried her head by her daughter's neck, couldn't help laughing, and only heard her daughter's longing voice: "Father, Yao'er is only seven years old, is it really not possible?"

Li Shimin couldn't bear to let her down when he saw the little face that resembled his wife, so he gave his two sons a reckless look, and said bluntly: "Just tonight, it won't work next time."

Mingyao smiled brightly at her father, then turned her head in doubt again: "Since mother is back, can my brothers and I return to Lizheng Hall?"

When Li Shimin heard this, the corners of his mouth seemed to twitch, and he just said, "Ruoshui, I'll come back tomorrow." Then he turned and left.

Seeing that the person had gone far away, Ruoshui kissed her daughter forcefully, and finally burst out laughing.

In the inner room, Mingxia had already packed the bed, watching the young lady lead the three Highnesses in with a look of relief.

Ruoshui still smiled and put the children on the couch, knelt on the side and tucked their quilts, and said softly, "Come over after mother washes up."

Walking out of the bedroom, Ruoshui's smile faded slightly, and she sat in front of the mirror, watching Mingxia combing her long hair.

After a while, Guangyue came over with hot water, bent down, and said in a low voice: "Miss, Danyun also came back two hours ago, and is now making meatballs according to the recipe you gave."

"Aren't you in any trouble?" Ruoshui turned her head slightly, and Guangyue quickly restrained her strength.

"No, according to what you said, I went to a remote town to buy medicinal materials."

Ruoshui nodded, and said flatly: "Let Danyun not be so anxious, don't rush to use it for a while."

"Yes." Guangyue replied, and began to wipe Ruoshui's face, "Miss, early tomorrow morning, all the concubines in the harem will come to the Lizheng Palace to pay their respects. Originally, only the fifth-rank talents and above, but this time Miss It took half a year to return to the palace, His Majesty just issued a decree, as long as it is a beautiful girl, it must come to greet the queen."

Ruoshui sighed for a long time: "Guangyue, do you think there can be so many people standing in the main hall of the Lizheng Palace?"

At this time, Mingxia interjected and said, "Miss, just like last year, if you can't stand up, go outside."

Ruoshui couldn't help frowning: "This kind of weather doesn't freeze people to death." She thought for a moment and said, "Early tomorrow morning, when the Fourth Madam, Concubine Wei, and Concubine Wang come, let them stay in the inner hall." Wait for a while, and the rest will come one by one according to the grade, and the hall will look more refreshed."

When Guangyue and Mingxia nodded and were about to retreat, Ruoshui suddenly stopped them and said calmly: "Something will happen tomorrow, you two will accompany Chengqian and the others, and let Danyun follow me."

Sitting alone for a while, Ruoshui smiled wryly at himself in the mirror, and the sky would soon be dawn.

Zhenguan three years, the first day of the first month.

The concubines in the harem knew the queen's intention early in the morning, so they came to greet the queen in batches.In fact, what Ruoshui did not expect was that her little effort won the joy of the concubines, especially some low-status concubines. The jealousy and self-pity of Gao's concubine.Compared with Concubine Wei, the queen's wisdom and kindness are undoubtedly more deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.

Ruoshui discovered that being a queen can be counted as physical work, especially when he sits on his knees dignifiedly for a long time, with the corners of his mouth always keeping a certain curvature, during which he can only move his hands a little, even if he is facing They are all colorful beauties with their own merits, but after looking at them for a long time, she feels that she is no different from the wax figures in the wax museum, and they are also for people to admire, which is very boring.

Finally, after seeing all the concubines in the outer hall, Ruoshui was very satisfied to find that his body began to weaken a little, and his face must also be very pale.In this way, you can face the few inside.

Supported by Danyun back to the inner hall, Ruoshui was not surprised to see the emperor inside. I heard that since Chengqian and the others lived in the Ganlu Hall, the emperor has never called anyone to sleep with him. live it.

Li Shimin saw his wife being helped in with a bad complexion, so he quickly got up and helped her sit beside him.On the other side, Dan Yun took the decoction from the little maid and handed it to the queen.

The queen frowned slightly, drank it in small sips, and finally raised her hand to signal the kneeling people to get up.

Concubine Wei Gui has always been very respectful to the queen, she stepped forward and said: "Your Majesty, here are all the account books of the harem for half a year, please have a look at them."

Ruoshui signaled Danshui to take over the account book, and said in relief, "Sister Wei has always been kind and respectful, so I am most at ease."

At this moment, Concubine Yinde, who was standing aside, suddenly smiled coldly, knelt down and said, "Your Majesty has a pure heart, I'm afraid that some people will play tricks behind their backs, and your kindness will be in vain."

Ruoshui first slightly closed his eyes, then slowly said: "Concubine De, where did you start?"

Concubine Yinde confidently took out a doll from her sleeve, and presented it: "Your Majesty, I found this doll from Concubine Wei's palace, and there is a birth date engraved on it."

As soon as she finished speaking, everyone was astonished.

The emperor said with a sullen face: "Bring it up!" His tone was very chilling.

Zheng Ji quickly took it and handed it to his master. Li Shimin was shocked to find that it was his wife's horoscope written on it. He was very angry and said coldly: "Go to the Ministry of Proclamation and Punishment to thoroughly investigate this matter."

At this time, Concubine Wei Gui had already knelt down on the ground, struggling but speechless.

"Wait." Ruoshui stretched out his hand to hold the emperor next to him, and said firmly, "Your Majesty, since it's about your concubines, please leave this matter to your concubines. If the Ministry of Punishment intervenes, I'm most afraid that it will become a curse of witchcraft. Chao Wudi disturbed the hearts of the people and moved the foundation of the country. Please think clearly, Your Majesty."

The emperor took a deep look at Ruoshui: "What does the queen want?"

Ruoshui looked directly at Li Shimin calmly: "Your Majesty, please leave first. After today, the concubine will give an explanation to His Majesty."

(End of this chapter)