The queen suddenly felt a little helpless, and said with a smile: "This kid is really! But it doesn't take long for him to go to Beijing, and he is so reluctant!"
Aunt Qing smiled and said: "It seems that His Highness the Third Highness really likes that girl from the Lu family! Your Majesty, you left her to His Highness, and you really did!"
The queen nodded and smiled, then sighed softly: "It's a pity that the girl from the Lu family is not a lady who grew up in Beijing, so she can only be a concubine in the future. That's good, otherwise the emperor will spoil her so much, it is inevitable It won’t lead to a situation where the relatives are the big ones and the tails can’t be lost—it’s still too early to say these things, the emperor’s trip is only allowed to make meritorious deeds and must not be defeated in the slightest, what else is not thoughtful, just think about it It's better to arrange it as early as possible... "
Aunt Qing hurriedly replied seriously, and the master and servant discussed for a long time before giving up.
Two days later, the third prince left the capital and rushed to the disaster area in Henan with a guard of honor in the name of an imperial envoy.
This job finally fell on the head of the third prince, and everyone was greatly surprised by this.
If it weren't for this incident, everyone would have almost forgotten that there are three sons in total today. The third prince came into the sight of everyone.
All of a sudden, everyone couldn't figure out what Emperor Xiangqing was thinking.
The prince couldn't help feeling regretful when he heard about this, and couldn't help sending the princess into the palace again, asking her to ask his mother, why didn't she help him win this opportunity to redeem himself? Did the queen mother make other arrangements? If so, tell him so that he can be at ease.
The prince, who was contemplating behind closed doors, knew very well that unless he showed something, his father would never let him out for no reason. Seeing that the Longevity Festival is approaching, he, the crown prince, is still under house arrest. It is uncertain whether he will be able to attend at that time. Isn't this declaring to the world that he has fallen out of favor and his status is in jeopardy!
The Crown Princess was also in a hurry, and hurried into the palace. When she saw the Queen, she didn't even beat around the bush, and asked the question directly.
The queen couldn't help being very annoyed after hearing this
What is it called? Asked if she came
Although she did it on purpose, it doesn't mean that the prince can be so rude!
What's more, she no longer intends to bear it any longer, and all her thoughts are like a torrent of water that has been opened on her biological son who cannot be recognized publicly for the time being. How can she be patient with the prince and princess
Immediately, his face darkened, and he gave the princess a lesson and drove her back, telling her to tell the prince not to act rashly. Everything he does now is wrong, he can only wait.
When the prince received the report from the princess, he couldn't help feeling very irritable, his brows were deeply wrinkled, and he kept asking if the princess had asked clearly? The concubine, who had been scolded for no reason, also became annoyed, and the couple quarreled again.
Although he quarreled with the Crown Princess, the Crown Prince knew in his heart that the Crown Princess must have asked her clearly. He just quarreled with her because he was too irritable.
He had always believed in the empress, and he didn't think that his biological mother would have any reason to deceive him, so he could only cheer up and continue to endure.
The fourth prince was also surprised that the third prince was on a business trip to Beijing, especially the news from his mother concubine Sun Guifei. It is said that this is the third prince recommended by the queen to the emperor.
He was a little confused.
"This is really strange!" The fourth prince, who was sick on the bed, rubbed his temples and said with a light smile: "This king thought that the queen would ask for this errand for the prince, why did she ask for the third brother? Just three Brother Huang, if you leave the capital, you can’t even tell the difference between the south, the south, and the north, right? Can he do a good job?”
Staff Du Qing thought for a while, then shook his head, pondered for a moment, and said, "Could it be like this?"
The fourth prince glanced at him, then smiled and said: "Tell me quickly, I want to hear the reason!"
Du Qing laughed and said: "This minister is also guessing, I don't know if it's right or not, if he says something wrong, Wang Yequan just listen to it as a joke! Yi Weichen thought, because of the prince, the emperor must have some criticisms against the queen, the queen What a smart person, he would not plead for his son at this moment - it would only make the emperor more disgusted! But it would be different if she recommended the third prince, maybe the emperor would call her virtuous and remember the prince's words Come on! When there is another chance in the future, the queen will mention the crown prince again. What’s wrong? Besides, the third prince has never done an errand before. Can he handle such a big event? I’m not joking, how many seasoned A capable official may not be able to handle it well! When the time comes when the third prince messes up and comes back in disgrace, wouldn't it highlight the importance of the prince even more?"
The fourth prince's eyes flickered, and suddenly he slapped the edge of the bed lightly with his palm, and said: "You are right, the queen is really far-sighted! She knows that the third prince is impossible to handle the errand, but she still recommends him. , so that she won a virtuous name, and at the same time she can show off the crown prince quietly... This person is really scheming! Hmph!"
The fourth prince smiled coldly, gritted his teeth and said: "But she still wants to wait for the opportunity to intercede for the prince, I'm afraid she won't be able to! How many years have I waited for such a great opportunity, and I will never let it go easily! This time , this king will let my father understand that this king is the destiny, as for the prince—the person buried next to the prince, it's time to start it... "
Unlike the determination of the fourth prince who seemed to be breaking the boat, Du Qing suddenly felt a little nervous when the matter came to an end.
Once the balance is broken, it will be either the king or the Kou. Compared with the current peaceful life, this choice between the two with diametrically opposite results is a bit too exciting for him.
So he persuaded: "My lord, isn't it... a bit too hasty? Do you want to wait..."
"No!" The fourth prince shouted in a low voice, and said coldly: "I have waited long enough! I have endured enough for so many years, and I don't want to bear it any longer! If this continues, I will go crazy Neither the empress nor the crown prince is easy-going, and it is too difficult to deal with both of them! Now is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and you must not miss it! This king's mother and concubine also mean the same thing!"
Du Qing fell silent after hearing the words.
"What? Are you scared?" The fourth prince raised his eyebrows and asked with a faint smile.
Du Qing shook his head: "My minister has long been one with you, the prince. What's so terrible about it? It's just that I'm a little worried..."
"Don't worry," the fourth prince said with a smile: "If this king is an impetuous person, he won't hold back until today. You should know this! Just wait and see, everything will change at the royal father's birthday banquet! Daddy!" Zhou’s heir apparent will be this king! As for the crown prince, hmph, it’s lucky that he can continue to meditate behind closed doors in the East Palace! At that time, those of you who follow this king will have to be promoted and show their talents!”
Hearing what he said swearingly, Du Qing couldn't help feeling a surge of excitement in his heart, his eyes twitched and his heart warmed up.
The so-called power, how many people in this world do not pursue it? How many pursuers can resist this temptation
"I swear to follow the prince to the death. If there is anything I need to serve, I will follow the prince's orders!" Du Qing bowed and said.
The fourth prince nodded in satisfaction, and said with a smile: "When I need you, I will naturally speak up, so step back first!"
As the Longevity Festival to celebrate the emperor's birthday is getting closer, the capital is getting more and more lively. From officials to common people, everyone is beaming with joy.
The officials are looking at opportunities and rewards, while the common people are waiting to see the rare excitement! If the emperor said "have fun with the people" on a whim, then the common people in the capital would be wiped out! Maybe there will be a royal birthday cake reward!
Officials from the six ministries, the Sixth Bureau of the Palace, and the House of Internal Affairs were in full swing. Countless foreign envoys came to Beijing, and it was not enough to fill the inn. In the end, Taichang Temple, which was in charge of hospitality, had to ask Shi Shanglinyuan to clean it up. Several palaces came to live temporarily. As for those local officials who came to Beijing to celebrate their birthdays, the Ministry of Officials has long been unable to accommodate them, so they have to find relatives and friends or rent houses by themselves.
Following that, many businessmen, entertainers, and rich people who have nothing to do and want to broaden their horizons also came to Beijing in a steady stream, making the whole capital so lively that it almost turned the sky upside down.
Lu Xiaoshu loves novelty and excitement, and Qinglan is also fun, the two of them coincidentally, and Xiaoxue and Liao Yuanyuan are brought along by the way, wandering around every day, living a very leisurely life.
Zhou Shizhi was busy, in addition to completing the tasks assigned to him for this grand event, and his own errands, Lu Xiaoshu went to him several times but failed to see anyone else, so that's all.
When the day came, Lu Xiaoshu accompanied Mu Qing into the palace early in the morning. Naturally, the female relatives did not have to pay homage to the emperor face to face, but they wanted to attend the birthday banquet held by the empress in the harem to celebrate the emperor's birthday.
Mrs. Mao was envious and wanted Lu Yihui to go with her, but the number of people for this kind of occasion was pre-determined, one radish and one hole, and the palace had already registered them in the register and arranged the seats according to their rankings. Where can people force their way in
Although Mao was still a little unhappy, there was nothing he could do. She couldn't bear the blame from the palace officials.
This is a very lively occasion, but it is also a very formal and dull occasion. Even the compliments and the smiles on the faces are all standard, as if they have been rehearsed.
First, under the leadership of the queen, and under the guidance of the ceremonial officer, everyone respectfully kowtowed in the direction of the Qianqing Palace, and then followed the queen to file for the birthday banquet. After a tasteless banquet, they went to listen to the opera again. Naturally, the performance was an auspicious birthday celebration such as Magu's birthday, which was similar to the model opera.
Although the whole pomp is gorgeous in every way, it is just gorgeous.
What Lu Xiaoshu didn't expect was that the queen asked him specifically, ordered him to go forward and hold his hand and said a few words, and smiled and rewarded him with the cake in front of her.
In the eyes of everyone, this is tantamount to a great grace. One after another looked straight at him, but Lu Xiaoshu felt somewhat overwhelmed.
She was even more surprised: What is the queen's intention in doing this
Everyone thought that this was a sign that the queen "liked" and "loved" herself, but she knew it was not. Because you can't feel it with your heart.
The real liking and love are people like Mu Qing and Miao Cuilan.