Early this morning, Ling Qiyang was still sleeping, Jun Lixuan accompanied Father Ling after breakfast, and then heard Mingli come to report that Lord Yi was here.
This morning, Jun Liyuan complained of illness. Jun Lixuan originally wanted to go to the third brother's house after Ling Qiyang woke up, but came here if he didn't want anyone.
"Go and get busy." Papa Ling drank tea, telling Jun Lixuan not to worry about him.
Jun Lixuan nodded, said that he and Qiyang would accompany his father for dinner at night, then left the small courtyard and walked towards the study.
Sitting in the study, Jun Liyuan didn't have any expression on his face, but he was obviously not happy. Jun Lixuan walked in and said, "Third Brother, I heard that you were sick this morning, why don't you feel uncomfortable?"
"I'm not sick. I have something to tell you." Jun Liyuan looked outside the door, it seemed to be a very important matter.
Jun Lixuan waved to Ming Li and said, "Go out and watch, no one is allowed in except Wangfei."
"Yes." Mingli put the tea brought by the servant to Jun Lixuan's hand, and then backed out.
"What's wrong?" Jun Lixuan asked when there were only the two of them left in the study.
Jun Liyuan mulled over his words, and said, "Qing Ge has a birthmark."
Jun Lixuan looked at him puzzled, it seemed that Mo Qingge's birthmark was not worth mentioning. And it's just a birthmark, so the third brother wouldn't be unhappy about it.
"The birthmark is on the bottom of his leg. It's in the shape of a red plum blossom. You were young back then, so you might not remember it at all. But I have some impressions of this birthmark." Jun Liyuan said in a deep voice, the matter was not simple from the tone of his voice.
"What? Where did you see it?" Ling Qiyang didn't mention the birthmark to him, maybe Ling Qiyang didn't find out either. After all, Mo Qingge was hurt at the time, but not his private parts.
"Second brother's mother concubine, nobleman Jun, has such a birthmark between her eyebrows. If an ordinary birthmark grows on her face, it is probably disfigured, but nobleman's plum blossom birthmark grows just right. Nobleman's background is not high, so he can be selected It is also because of the birthmark that attracted the father." Jun Liyuan sighed slightly, and continued: "Although my impression is also blurred, I can't even remember the appearance of the nobleman. But because the birthmark is too It’s special and pretty, so I can still remember some of it.”
"We were still young when the nobleman passed away. Although the third brother has some impressions, it is not comprehensive. Why don't you ask the queen, she will definitely remember." If it is true as the third brother said, Jun Lixuan also feels the matter There may be side developments that are out of their control.
"Well, after a few days, I'll ask the empress again. I hope it's just me being overwhelmed." Jun Liyuan's face is still not good, and he is obviously still suspicious about this matter, "By the way, let Li Che Find out what happened to Mo Qingge when he was a child."
"Well. No matter what, Mo Qingge has been very peaceful these days when he stayed by your side, and he doesn't seem to have any other thoughts. As for the other things, we can wait for Sixth Brother to find out the results. It's still too early to say for sure. " Jun Lixuan has no impression of nobleman Xuan at all, only knows that he is Jun Chengjing's biological mother.
"En. That's fine, I'll go back and see Qing Ge first, lest I won't be here early in the morning and make him worry." Jun Lixuan stood up.
Jun Lixuan chuckled lightly and said, "Should I congratulate third brother for finally getting a beautiful woman?"
Jun Liyuan shook his head and said, "He just doesn't reject me getting close. I don't want to scare him, so I haven't reached that point yet."
It's not easy for a man to endure at that time, it can be seen that Jun Liyuan really cares about Mo Qingge. Jun Lixuan smiled and said: "The so-called sincerity is as good as gold and stone. Mo Qingge is also a caring person, and he will not disappoint the third brother's affection."
Jun Liyuan patted Jun Lixuan on the shoulder, said "Let's go", and left Prince Lin's Mansion.
Recently, although it has been said that the concubine's pregnancy is not stable, the baby is still in her womb, and the imperial doctor has not found out why. He only said that it may be due to the hot weather, and the concubine has suffered from heatstroke, but because she is pregnant, she can't use drugs indiscriminately .
If the imperial concubine can't solve it for a day, the queen will continue to pretend to be sick. In order not to arouse suspicion, and to prevent the emperor from being aware of it when he went to see the queen, Ling Qiyang prepared a medicine for the queen, making her look pale and completely sick.
This really concealed the truth from the emperor. It stands to reason that if the empress is ill, the imperial concubine should act as the agent for the affairs of the harem. However, the imperial concubine is not stable now, and other concubines do not have the qualifications, so the power remains in the empress's hands.
After the morning court that day, Emperor Yanxi asked Jun Lixuan, "Is Qiyang still safe now?"
Jun Lixuan replied: "Qiyang is doing well now, but he is a bit sleepy. Qiyang's master comes to take care of him from time to time, and Daddy Ling is with him at the house, so he is in a good mood and everything is safe."
Regarding the fact that Gu Yao is Ling Qiyang's master, Jun Lixuan had found an opportunity to talk to Emperor Yanxi earlier. Emperor Yanxi just nodded, didn't say anything, and didn't ask any more questions. As if I already knew it. Thinking about the matter of the medicine cat before, Jun Lixuan was even more convinced that her imperial father knew far more than him, and also earlier than him.
"That's good. Although the medical sage is Qiyang's master, he is also your own family, but you must be taken care of in everything, so don't neglect." Emperor Yanxi said.
"Yes, I understand." Jun Lixuan said.
"Also, since I ordered Qing Jun to be in your house, you must be filial."
"Yes, I will live up to my father's teachings." After a pause, Jun Lixuan said again: "I heard that the imperial concubine has been feeling unwell, so if you dare to ask my father, do you want Qi Yang to go and have a look?" Although he and the emperor The imperial concubine is opposed, but on the surface, what should be done is still to be done.
Emperor Yanxi thought for a while, and said: "No need. If Qi Yang is fine, I can show it to your empress. I'm always a little worried about getting sick in summer."
"I know." Jun Lixuan said. In fact, he also had some doubts in his heart, the father should have trusted Ling Qiyang's medical skills, and now that the imperial concubine is not feeling well, the father should let Ling Qiyang take a look for the sake of the child. Such a veto, is it because he suspects that Ling Qiyang will do something wrong? Or don't you care about that kid at all
"One more thing. Lord You will come to pay tribute in a few days, and this time the new Emperor Chize will also come together. Who do you think is more appropriate to send to meet?" Emperor Yanxi asked.
Jun Lixuan knew that Youguo was coming to pay tribute, but he didn't know that Shan Wenke was coming together. Although before they left Yau Country, Shan Wenke had said that he would come to discuss the alliance, but the time has not been determined.
It is understandable that Shan Wenke did not notify him. After all, it is much more difficult to spread the news of other countries in Ye State than in Yau State. If Emperor Yanxi accidentally finds out, it will be Jun Lixuan who will be in trouble.
After thinking for a moment, Jun Lixuan said: "I think it's more appropriate for the third elder brother to come forward to meet you."
Emperor Yanxi raised his eyebrows and asked him to continue.
Jun Lixuan continued: "I heard that the eldest brother has been in poor health recently, the sixth brother is taking care of the emperor's mother, and the son has to take care of Qiyang. Although the fourth and fifth brothers are free, the third brother has nothing else to do recently. Looking at it from a young age, it is reasonable for the third brother to go, firstly, it shows that Daye has not underestimated Youguo, and secondly, it can be regarded as showing respect for the new emperor Chi Ze."
Emperor Yanxi nodded, "Well, let's do this."
"If there is nothing else, I will take my leave first." Jun Lixuan said.
"Go." Emperor Yanxi waved his hand, without expressing much, picked up a pen and began to critique today's papers.
Emperor Yanxi asked Ling Qiyang to see the queen's illness, Ling Qiyang naturally would not neglect, went to Yakun Palace to talk to the queen for an afternoon, and then went back to the emperor, saying that the queen was sick because of years of hard work in the harem. ill. This disease only needs to be rested slowly before it can be cured.
Emperor Yanxi was relieved after hearing this. The imperial concubine also seemed to have improved a bit. In the past two days, she didn't think about eating and drinking, and she lay on the bed all day long. Unexpectedly, the fetus was much more stable than before, and she no longer felt uncomfortable. So Emperor Yanxi believed the words of the imperial physician, thinking that the imperial concubine just suffered from heatstroke, and she would be fine after resting.
You Guojun and Shan Wenke arrived in Ye State as scheduled. To show their sincerity, Shan Wenke also brought a lot of gifts. Jun Liyuan went to greet them, and took the group to Fengjin Post House to rest.
Early the next morning, King You and Shan Wenke went to meet Emperor Yanxi, but no one knew what they talked about. At noon, Emperor Yanxi ordered that a banquet be held in Hexiang Palace tonight, and the two monarchs would be invited to the banquet, accompanied by concubines and princes.
Ling Qiyang entered the palace in the evening, not wanting to meet the imperial concubine who was going to Hexiang Palace.
Ling Qi bowed and said: "Imperial Concubine Wan'an."
The imperial concubine sat on the chariot, her face was covered with heavy makeup, covering her pale complexion, she cast a sideways glance at Ling Qiyang from the corner of her eyes, and said: "I heard that you are pregnant, you are really lucky."
Although Ling Qiyang didn't like the imperial concubine, he couldn't confront her, so he said, "Thank you, imperial concubine."
"I have always heard that Prince Lin loves the concubine, why didn't you follow today?" The concubine Huang Guifei's smile was a bit cold, obviously it was just a superficial smile, and she didn't let Ling Qiyang get up.
"The prince entered the palace early in the morning." Ling Qiyang said. Now that his belly was slightly showing, it was really uncomfortable to kneel like this.
"Really? Lord Lin can really share the emperor's worries."
Ling Qiyang bowed his head and remained silent.
"By the way, I heard that your father has come out of Uncle Wangyang's mansion. Now that he is gone, my sister must feel much more at ease." The imperial concubine smiled.
"Daddy is free, which is naturally a happy thing for everyone." Ling Qiyang was not prepared to fight with the imperial concubine either.
"En." The imperial concubine rubbed her belly and said, "When it comes to raising children, it's really a fate. My sister has no blessings and only gave birth to two daughters. Fortunately, I have the protection of the emperor in this palace. Now she is pregnant with another son. Thinking about it, no one would dare to bully Bengong and sister."
"Yes." Ling Qiyang replied.
"Qiyang?" At this time, the queen's Fengjia came from the other side, seeing Ling Qiyang kneeling on the ground, the queen thought about it.
Ling Qiyang turned around, and when he saw the queen, he was also relieved, and bowed to the queen.
"Good boy, get up quickly." The queen got off the phoenix chariot and hurried to help Ling Qiyang.
When the imperial concubine saw that the queen was coming, she couldn't make things difficult any more, so she wanted to get down from the chariot to salute.
The queen said with a cold face: "My sister still doesn't need to be more polite. She can avoid the courtesy if she is pregnant. The emperor has said this many times. I dare not forget, and I am always thinking about my sister's well-being. But My sister seems to have forgotten the emperor's order."
"The concubine dare not." Although the imperial concubine said she did not dare, there was no trace of fear on her face.
"What's the matter?" Emperor Yanxi was taking the two kings and the princes to Hexiang Palace at this time, and he didn't want to see the empress and imperial concubine walking in front of him.
Hearing Emperor Yanxi's voice, the queen and Ling Qiyang immediately turned around and saluted. The imperial concubine smiled, and slightly bent down.
"What's the matter? Are you stuck here?" Emperor Yanxi asked.
The fifth prince who was standing behind immediately stepped forward, supported the imperial concubine's arm, and asked, "Concubine mother, are you alright?"
You Guojun watched without saying a word. It was Shan Wenke who laughed out loud, "From my point of view, Imperial Concubine Huang Guifei seems to have a better complexion than Princess Lin."
Emperor Yanxi also noticed this, and asked, "How is Qiyang? But it's uncomfortable?"
"My son is fine, thank you father for your concern." Ling Qiyang said. Although kneeling was a little uncomfortable just now, he knew it was fine.
"When the concubine came over just now, my younger sister was talking to Qi Yang, and Qi Yang had been kneeling on the ground, afraid he might have caught a cold." The Queen said.
Emperor Yanxi looked at the imperial concubine displeased. Jun Lixuan walked up to Ling Qiyang at this time, touched his hand, and found that it was not cold, so she was relieved.
"The concubine is confused. I was talking to Concubine Lin just now, and I forgot about his pregnancy. The emperor atones." The imperial concubine looked at Emperor Yanxi innocently.
Emperor Yanxi looked at her, then at the attendants and attendants behind her, and said coldly: "The imperial concubine has a bad memory, don't you remind me? Go and get thirty sticks each, as a warning to others."
The attendants and attendants behind the imperial concubine all trembled, the attendants said that the attendants were probably dead.
The imperial concubine leaned on Emperor Yanxi with a coquettish smile without saying a word, as if everything had nothing to do with her.
The queen said: "The concubine sees Qi Yang's face is not good, I want him to go to the concubine's palace to rest first."
"Go quickly." Emperor Yanxi nodded.
Jun Lixuan half-supported Ling Qiyang, bowed and said: "The emperor should accompany the father. The two kings are here today, and the emperor, as the mother of the country, should accompany her. The son should take Qiyang to rest."
"Alright." The queen nodded and said, "Take my palace's chariot and go there."
"This..." Jun Lixuan was a little hesitant, this move was a bit out of order.
"Listen to your empress. The imperial concubine's body is not suitable, so continue to be your chariot. The empress will go for a walk with the two monarchs." Emperor Yanxi said.
"Yes." The queen saluted and stood beside Emperor Yanxi.
Ling Qiyang got on the chariot and went to Yakun Palace with Jun Lixuan.
Only the imperial concubine and the fifth prince remained on the trail. The imperial concubine tightly held the handkerchief in her hand, staring angrily at the direction where Emperor Yanxi left, not even knowing that her nails were broken...