The emperor's face was ferocious for a moment, but he soon smiled again, "Even if this leaves you childless and Yan Xi has no descendants?"
“Who knows what will happen in the future?”
"You don't care?"
"I care." Hua Zhi smiled sarcastically, "But did I ask for today's injury? Did I ask for the life-and-death experience at Yinshan Pass? Some things cannot be stopped by swords and arrows just because I care about them, so I can only ask the emperor to make the decision."
"You are so sharp-tongued. I don't know what Yan Xi likes about you." The emperor stood up and said, "Since you are injured, you should take good care of yourself."
"Farewell, Your Majesty."
As soon as the emperor left, Old Madam Zhu came to ask questions. After making sure that everything was fine, she went out to reassure everyone else. Most of the people who came today were in the same boat, and it was good for people to be at peace.
Shaoyao lay in front of the bed, holding Huahua's hand without saying a word. Sometimes she really wished she didn't understand anything, so that she wouldn't feel uncomfortable.
Hua Zhi touched her head and said softly, "Don't take it to heart. Arguing with a heartless person will only hurt yourself and do no good at all."
"I used to think that the emperor was really good to Brother Yan. Otherwise, why do people say that? The prince was jealous of Brother Yan because he was treated differently by the emperor, and he did everything he could to get his way. But in the end, he actually didn't remember Brother Yan's kindness to him at all."
Hua Zhi had many words to comfort Shaoyao, but except for lies, the true words used to comfort people were very hurtful. To put it bluntly, Yan Xi, who was loyal and righteous, met a ruthless and ungrateful emperor. What good could happen to him
"Okay, don't let a wounded person comfort you. Apply some more medicine to me. It hurts."
"You know it hurts, can't you be a little gentler?" Although complaining, Shaoyao immediately took the medicine and gently applied it to Huahua, blowing on it as she applied, for fear of causing her more pain.
"Does the emperor still smell of blood?"
"Yes, it's heavier. I was close to him when I went to welcome him in, so I paid special attention."
"I heard from Chen Qing that the emperor almost never visits other concubines. The only time when Lai Fu doesn't know is when the concubines are in bed. Find a way to keep an eye on Haoyue. Her origin is related to the Heavenly Master. I suspect that the bloody smell on the emperor is related to Haoyue."
"Haoyue has always been watched by someone. Apart from occasionally causing trouble for Concubine Xu or accompanying the Emperor, she never goes anywhere else, so no one noticed anything."
Hua Zhi thought for a moment, "Where are the people around her?"
"It's all normal movement between palaces, nothing unusual."
"I feel that there is a problem." Hua Zhi murmured to herself, but at the moment she didn't know where to start.
"Miss, Manager Chen is here."
Hua Zhi pulled the quilt up and said, "Please let him in."
Since they were in the boudoir, letting a man from outside in would have already broken the rules, so Chen Qing stood at the door and did not move, "Miss, the people below have already attacked, we just have to wait for them to meet."
"Hold on tight and see how many pieces they can throw away."
"yes."
"It doesn't matter if the storm outside gets bigger and my life hangs by a thread. Also, don't write to Yan Xi about this. I can't afford to be distracted there."
"But… "
"No buts."
Chen Qing had no choice but to agree, but he was happy for his master in his heart. The young lady must be so careful because she cares about her master.
As soon as Chen Qing left, Shaoyao climbed onto the bed again next to Huahua, "How is Jinyang doing?"
"How can a main city with flourishing gambling be called good? No matter how beneficial it is to us, it cannot be called good." Hua Zhi sighed, "Yan Xi said that their casino business is booming. Card games and mahjong became popular in Jinyang not long after they appeared. They used a lot of tricks but the Peng family withstood them. Therefore, they now want to discuss cooperation and make money together. In order to lure out the people behind, Yan Xi has not agreed yet."
Shaoyao pouted, "I want to go to Jinyang. Brother Yan hasn't seen me like this yet."
Hua Zhi also wanted to go. She gently stroked the wound on her chest and took this opportunity to leave... It seemed that there was nothing wrong with it
No, she had to wait for Xiaoliu to come back first and make his contribution count. After that, the emperor would deal with the salt merchants. The salt tax and the transportation department had new regulations. Sugar was still looking for raw materials, and double-season rice had to wait until the second half of the year... She could totally get away!
"Cao Cao, how long will it take for my injury to heal?"
"Wait two months before asking me again."
"I'm not asking how long it will take for me to be able to move freely."
Shaoyao looked up, "What do you want to do?"
Hua Zhi looked at her, her eyes seemed to be shining, "Go to Jinyang."
Shaoyao sat up suddenly, her eyes moving rapidly, "Will you take me with you?"
"bring!"
Shaoyao immediately became excited. "Your wound is not deep. If it was somewhere else, I could get you out of bed in two days. But this wound is different from other places. If it festers, it will be a big problem. Let's rest for a few more days before getting you out of bed."
After saying that, Shaoyao came closer and asked in a low voice like a thief, "Are you really going?"
"Don't want to go?"
Shaoyao nodded repeatedly, "I want to go!"
"I want to go too. We'll go when Xiaoliu comes back." She didn't feel anything before making this decision, but after making the decision, she really wanted to pack up and go right away.
"How long will Xiaoliu take to come back?"
"I received a letter saying that he was on his way back. I calculated that he should be returning in the next few days, if he doesn't encounter any trouble."
Shaoyao held her face pitifully and said, "I want to leave now."
She said it as if everyone didn't want to. Hua Zhi lowered her head to look at her chest. If she had known that the imperial physician was one of their own, she would have been more gentle.
In Rulan Palace, Haoyue brought hot tea to the emperor's mouth, "I have just made a kind of calming tea, please try it and see how it tastes."
The emperor took a few sips and said, "Not bad."
"You should drink a few more sips if you are right." Haoyue complained, picked up his own cup and took a few sips, then glanced at the emperor and asked casually, "Why do you look unhappy? Who has provoked you?"
"Everyone in the palace has their own connections, and they know the news outside as soon as I do. How come you don't know?"
"I am definitely not among the people you mentioned. I have only been in the palace for a few days and I don't have any support from my family. How can I have all those connections?"
That made sense. The emperor nodded and told the story of Hua Zhi being assassinated and injured.
"This is really... What kind of grudge is so big that it requires murder?" Haoyue touched her belly, as if she was comforting a frightened child in her belly.
The emperor also touched her already visibly pregnant belly and snorted, "That's true. Since you've chosen to be Xiao Liu's tutor, you must be aware of this. Without her, Xiao Liu will be half ruined, and there will be people who won't tolerate her."
Haoyue's eyes flickered, "Is she so important?"
"Hua Yizhen probably had no idea what kind of person he taught." Hua Zhi has the pride and courage of the Hua family, as well as the sharpness and courage that the Hua family does not have. Perhaps because she is a woman, Hua Yizhen reads books according to her wishes. She may not be able to compare with ordinary students in solving eight-part essays, but in terms of erudition, I am afraid that few people can match her.
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