It started raining heavily at night. The south window was open, but it was closed a little late. When I touched the edge of the kang with my hand, it was wet.
The prince said, "Everything depends on the East Palace staff. My son was not careful in some places, and they corrected him, which made the transfer of the garrison and reinforcements smooth."
The prince stood up and said, "My father is in the capital, and it is not in accordance with the rules for my son to be the regent."
Xinghe hummed, took out an oil-paper bag and handed it to her, "This is homemade duck intestines, with southern flavor, I wonder if you can get used to it."
Xinghe nodded, "Of course, Wude Gate is to the north from Tongxun Gate, it's very close. When you are free, you can come to the East Palace often. Then even the chief steward will treat you with courtesy."
The prince felt heavy in his heart and bowed to his father, "I obey your order. Father, please take care of your health. I am still not good at governing the country, so I need your advice."
Xinghe said no, "It was my idea too. With the relationship between Prince Xin and the Crown Prince, he will definitely be second to none in the future. You won't suffer any loss in front of him than in the East Palace, do you understand?"
She shuddered and said sympathetically, "I have thought about this before. The lesson of the past is in front of me. If you climb high, you will fall hard. I know that someone is waiting to see my show. But in the end, it is difficult for a good cook to cook without rice. Without people, no one will benefit from the noble title even if there is a prominent one?" She looked at the stars and said, "Master Su, I want to form an alliance. What do you think?"
Yinchen stepped on the kang and reached out to take down the window support rod. Just as he was about to close the window, he saw someone coming in from the courtyard gate with an umbrella. He was still wondering who it was. He raised the edge of the umbrella slightly, and the light from the lantern under the eaves illuminated the face, which was delicate and beautiful, and turned out to be Xinghe.
The queen raised her hand and ordered the attendants to leave. Then she started to discuss ideas with Xinghe, "Master Yisu, what should I do now?"
Prince Xin hesitated for a moment, then said, "I just happened to have an appointment with them, and I will leave the palace soon... Then I will leave this to you, my father."
Yinchen was unhappy, lowered his head, puffed up his cheeks and said nothing. After a long while, he finally said, "Let me serve Prince Xin. This was the prince's idea alone, right?"
Yinchen was originally quarreling with the nanny beside her, saying that it was too lonely and she wanted to see her father and mother. The nanny tried her best to explain to her, saying that people who entered the palace should not miss their families, because they could not go back if they missed them, and it would make their families worry. But she would not listen to a word of her words after all the nice words were said. After all, she felt uncomfortable all over not for anything else, but because Xinghe was not there. The nanny had no idea, but she scolded her for being stubborn and not listening to advice, and finally she was unwilling to talk to her anymore. Yinchen was unhappy, and when she felt that she was abandoned by the whole world, Xinghe suddenly appeared, which was like seeing light in the darkness. She jumped up with excitement, and plunged into the night regardless of whether it was raining outside.
Xinghe said, "Don't worry, your Majesty. Wait a little longer. Maybe the Emperor hasn't found an opportunity to reward you. But if there is no movement after two months, your Majesty should think more about yourself. Since ancient times, queens without the support of their mother's family have suffered the most. Not to mention others, just take Empress Xu of Emperor Xuan of Han as an example. How did she end up? Your Majesty knows it all."
Yinchen said no, "You are not here, what is there for me to do alone? Besides, there are concubines everywhere, and each of them is taller than me. How can I bang my head against them? It is better to sleep in the room." He asked happily, "Is it fun at home? Everyone in the family must be very happy to see you back, right?"
Yinchen agreed and turned around to hug her. The little person actually knew everything. "I will be your ear from now on. No matter what happens in the previous dynasty, I will come to inform you. Don't worry."
After leaving the palace, he stood in the corridor for a while. The rain was drizzling outside the eaves. Every spring rain after the New Year was a turning point for the warmer weather. He heard footsteps behind him, and someone called him softly, "Second Brother." He looked back and said, "Father's headache is still not getting better. Did you take medicine this morning?"
The queen said no, "The alliance I'm referring to has nothing to do with the prince, it's only aimed at your Su family. The prince is not my biological son, and Lord Su knows this. You're a smart person, and Lord Su will definitely understand some of my words even if I don't say them out loud."
The queen was playing the victim, but she was also self-aware, knowing that the emperor was unwilling to promote Hui because the position was not meant for her. She threw out the line, and Xinghe should catch it. She said slowly, "Your Majesty, please don't belittle yourself. You are already in this position anyway. You are the queen of the Great Yin Dynasty, and no one can easily shake you. It's just that it's routine to reward the queen's mother's family, but the court has not taken any action so far..." She paused and smiled awkwardly.
Xinghe saw her coming out and hurried forward to cover her with an umbrella. He complained, "Can't you see it's raining? Aren't you afraid your clothes will get wet? You, why are you still like a child!"
The younger generation gradually grows up, and the older generation slowly passes away. When you don't really experience it, everything seems to be a matter of course. But once the change is so clear in front of you, you will feel fear, fear of loss, and awe of the ruthlessness and irreversibility of life. Sometimes I dare not imagine that if my mother is gone, my father will also leave one day, what will he do when he is left. No matter how old you are, the pain of losing your parents will suffocate you.
Xinghe said, "I came back for a long time. No wonder I didn't see you. I asked them and found out that you were in Tatan. During the festival, there is no restriction on the communication between palace people. Didn't you go to the North Palace for a stroll?"
After serving his father the medicine, he advised him to take a nap. Only after everything was arranged did he return to the East Palace from Lizheng Hall.
Although there was a hint of resentment, it was more of a feeling of pity, which Yinchen could hear. She hugged her arm and said sweetly, "I saw you were back, so I rushed to pick you up, so I didn't have time to care about anything else." While leading her to his bed, he smiled, "I thought you were still staying at home tonight, but I didn't expect you to come back so soon. I didn't go to the palace all day today. The prince was not here, and everyone had nothing to do, so I just slept."
He sighed sadly, "You've worked hard these past two days. Go and take a rest. I'll boil the medicine for the rest of the day."
The prince saw the emperor rubbing his forehead with one hand, and said hesitantly: "My son thinks so too. Now that the border troops have arrived, how to fight is up to the generals. The imperial edict from the capital has been delivered to the front, but I am afraid that 'the edict comes from afar, and the situation has changed'. My son has already issued a handwritten order, ordering Shangguan Chun to be the deputy commander... Father, does it hurt a lot?"
So this is a matter of each taking what he needs. In this world where the strong prey on the weak, the weak can only maximize their interests by forming alliances. The Su family understood this truth, and Queen Hui, who was acting alone, certainly understood it as well.
Xinghe said, "I came back for a long time. No wonder I didn't see you. I asked them and found out that you were in Tatan. During the festival, there is no restriction on the communication between palace people. Didn't you go to the North Palace for a stroll?"
Xinghe nodded, "Of course, Wude Gate is to the north from Tongxun Gate, it's very close. When you are free, you can come to the East Palace often. Then even the chief steward will treat you with courtesy."
The emperor nodded. "As a ruler, the worst thing you can do is to close your eyes and ears and act on your own. The situation in the front is unpredictable, and it is unwise to listen to orders. We have talented generals. Let them act accordingly and end the war as soon as possible."
The prince stood up and said, "My father is in the capital, and it is not in accordance with the rules for my son to be the regent."
She said she had never learned it, "but I have eaten it. Long-term illness makes a good doctor, and long-term eating will also make a famous chef." While eating, he asked her, "You returned to the palace at noon. Is there anything?"
The prince saw the emperor rubbing his forehead with one hand, and said hesitantly: "My son thinks so too. Now that the border troops have arrived, how to fight is up to the generals. The imperial edict from the capital has been delivered to the front, but I am afraid that 'the edict comes from afar, and the situation has changed'. My son has already issued a handwritten order, ordering Shangguan Chun to be the deputy commander... Father, does it hurt a lot?"
The queen raised her hand and ordered the attendants to leave. Then she started to discuss ideas with Xinghe, "Master Yisu, what should I do now?"
He sighed sadly, "You've worked hard these past two days. Go and take a rest. I'll boil the medicine for the rest of the day."
Yinchen was originally quarreling with the nanny beside her, saying that it was too lonely and she wanted to see her father and mother. The nanny tried her best to explain to her, saying that people who entered the palace should not miss their families, because they could not go back if they missed them, and it would make their families worry. But she would not listen to a word of her words after all the nice words were said. After all, she felt uncomfortable all over not for anything else, but because Xinghe was not there. The nanny had no idea, but she scolded her for being stubborn and not listening to advice, and finally she was unwilling to talk to her anymore. Yinchen was unhappy, and when she felt that she was abandoned by the whole world, Xinghe suddenly appeared, which was like seeing light in the darkness. She jumped up with excitement, and plunged into the night regardless of whether it was raining outside.
Yinchen said no, "You are not here, what is there for me to do alone? Besides, there are concubines everywhere, and each of them is taller than me. How can I bang my head against them? It is better to sleep in the room." He asked happily, "Is it fun at home? Everyone in the family must be very happy to see you back, right?"
Yinchen was very happy. He sat cross-legged on the kang and handed out paper bags. He smiled and said, "There is nothing in this world that I cannot get used to. Not to mention the duck tongue from the south, even the fried cicada monkey from our north, I can eat a whole plate without blinking an eye." He pinched out a thin piece of cartilage, put the duck tongue in his mouth, pulled the cartilage out, chewed it with relish, and commented as he ate, "Food in the south tends to be sweeter, and sweetness can actually enhance the flavor. That's why we put some sugar in stir-fried dishes, that's the reason."
Things went smoothly. When she came out of Beigongci, there was still a half-sunset in the sky. When she entered Yichun Gate, it was time to lock the palace gate. There was no one to take care of the Lizheng Palace at the moment. She went back to his room to change her clothes. After a busy day, she was a little tired and fell asleep on the south kang. She was sleeping in a daze when she heard Lan Chu's sharp voice shouting "Master". Then there was a shoving and shoving that almost shook her brain out.
The queen smiled bitterly, "There is no queen in the world who asks for an official position for her family. My master doesn't care about me. I didn't do a good enough job. This position should not have been mine in the first place. I took advantage of it for nothing and still want this and that. Isn't it a joke?"
Xinghe hummed, took out an oil-paper bag and handed it to her, "This is homemade duck intestines, with southern flavor, I wonder if you can get used to it."
The younger generation gradually grows up, and the older generation slowly passes away. When you don't really experience it, everything seems to be a matter of course. But once the change is so clear in front of you, you will feel fear, fear of loss, and awe of the ruthlessness and irreversibility of life. Sometimes I dare not imagine that if my mother is gone, my father will also leave one day, what will he do when he is left. No matter how old you are, the pain of losing your parents will suffocate you.
Empress Hui was bewildered after hearing this, thinking that even the empress whom the emperor loved so much was like this, so how many more like her would not be enough.
Xinghe shook his head, "I didn't tell him, but he actually knew it. As for the matter of recognizing the family, you can see that the master won't compromise. There's no way, he is the prince, the future ruler of this country, naturally he has some temper. He told me again and again that you are too young and he is afraid that you will waste your time in the East Palace. Ten years of work will be a waste of your best years. It was the emperor's idea for you to enter the palace. He originally wanted to bring you two together, but he was reluctant, and there was nothing he could do. He always said that your ages were not suitable. He is eight years older than you, like an elder, and he said that you and Prince Xin are a perfect match. You are the same age, and you will have something to talk about when you get together."
He started to manage government affairs before the holiday was over. There were countless reports from other places every day, and he picked out all those related to the war between the North and the South, sorted them out one by one, and sent them to the emperor for his father's decision.
In terms of being a person, the new queen's small favors to win over people are much more pleasing than Zuo Zhaoyi's "punishing people". As they sat and talked, Xinghe deliberately mentioned the relationship between the emperor and the cavalry commander. The queen knew what was going on and smiled implicitly, "My family is small, and my closest relative is only a brother. It's been a few days since I was crowned queen, but the honor has not yet been bestowed on my family. It's really embarrassing to think about it."
Speaking of hiding someone, she had a clue in her mind. It seemed that they would make a fuss about this palace maid in the end. She remained calm and bowed to the queen when she entered the room. The queen was still very polite. She stood up and helped him up and said, "Master Su, have you received the spices and satin that I sent?"
Yinchen was very happy. He sat cross-legged on the kang and handed out paper bags. He smiled and said, "There is nothing in this world that I cannot get used to. Not to mention the duck tongue from the south, even the fried cicada monkey from our north, I can eat a whole plate without blinking an eye." He pinched out a thin piece of cartilage, put the duck tongue in his mouth, pulled the cartilage out, chewed it with relish, and commented as he ate, "Food in the south tends to be sweeter, and sweetness can actually enhance the flavor. That's why we put some sugar in stir-fried dishes, that's the reason."
Xinghe saw her coming out and hurried forward to cover her with an umbrella. He complained, "Can't you see it's raining? Aren't you afraid your clothes will get wet? You, why are you still like a child!"
Usually, once the empress is canonized, her family should be rewarded. However, the emperor, whether he was negligent or deliberately controlling, did not promote or reward Hui Shi. The more a person's desire is suppressed, the more vigorous it will be when it explodes. Xinghe looked puzzled, "That's strange, has the empress mentioned it to the emperor? Maybe the emperor overlooked it, and the empress gave a little guidance, and the matter would be settled."
Yinchen had a bad feeling. Of course, her father was in power now, so she was not afraid of anyone plotting against her. She was only afraid of being left alone and not seeing Xinghe again.
Xinghe laughed when he heard this, "Have you ever learned to cook?"
Empress Hui was bewildered after hearing this, thinking that even the empress whom the emperor loved so much was like this, so how many more like her would not be enough.
The emperor waved his hand and said, "I'm used to the pain. It will be gone in a while. My health is getting worse day by day. Yesterday I was thinking that when the court issues an order for the crown prince to be regent, the burden on my shoulders will be lightened."
Yinchen shook her head, "He and I don't get along, and I don't like him either..." She covered her mouth and said, "You won't tell him what's in my heart, right?"
Xinghe saw her coming out and hurried forward to cover her with an umbrella. He complained, "Can't you see it's raining? Aren't you afraid your clothes will get wet? You, why are you still like a child!"
Yinchen had a bad feeling. Of course, her father was in power now, so she was not afraid of anyone plotting against her. She was only afraid of being left alone and not seeing Xinghe again.
She said she had never learned it, "but I have eaten it. Long-term illness makes a good doctor, and long-term eating will also make a famous chef." While eating, he asked her, "You returned to the palace at noon. Is there anything?"
Xinghe said yes, and lowered his voice, "There is only Daji Hall between Wude Hall and Lizheng Hall, and news from the previous dynasty spreads faster than to the East Palace... You must be careful in everything you do there. If you are confused about anything, just come and discuss it with me."
Speaking of hiding someone, she had a clue in her mind. It seemed that they would make a fuss about this palace maid in the end. She remained calm and bowed to the queen when she entered the room. The queen was still very polite. She stood up and helped him up and said, "Master Su, have you received the spices and satin that I sent?"
Yinchen was unhappy, lowered his head, puffed up his cheeks and said nothing. After a long while, he finally said, "Let me serve Prince Xin. This was the prince's idea alone, right?"
The younger generation gradually grows up, and the older generation slowly passes away. When you don't really experience it, everything seems to be a matter of course. But once the change is so clear in front of you, you will feel fear, fear of loss, and awe of the ruthlessness and irreversibility of life. Sometimes I dare not imagine that if my mother is gone, my father will also leave one day, what will he do when he is left. No matter how old you are, the pain of losing your parents will suffocate you.
It started raining heavily at night. The south window was open, but it was closed a little late. When I touched the edge of the kang with my hand, it was wet.
Xinghe came here to talk to her about the palace move, but was afraid that being too direct would make her think about it, so he tried to chat with her as much as possible to distract her. He then told her about the difficulties he encountered at home. Yinchen was stunned after hearing this, "This princess is crazy about men, isn't this a matter of mutual consent? I used to think that men are not picky, anyway, that's what my mother told me. But since I was kicked off the bed by the prince, I feel that what my mother said may not be right, at least the prince only recognizes you as his family."
The second-class maid she had placed in the Greenhouse Palace led her into the palace gate and reported in a low voice as she walked: "Wen Changyu has not been out and about for the past two days. Lord Su is afraid that he will not be able to see her today."
Xinghe came here to talk to her about the palace move, but was afraid that being too direct would make her think about it, so he tried to chat with her as much as possible to distract her. He then told her about the difficulties he encountered at home. Yinchen was stunned after hearing this, "This princess is crazy about men, isn't this a matter of mutual consent? I used to think that men are not picky, anyway, that's what my mother told me. But since I was kicked off the bed by the prince, I feel that what my mother said may not be right, at least the prince only recognizes you as his family."
The Queen said that Lord Su was being modest, "In the future, I will rely on Lord Su in many ways. Those little things are just my thoughts."
She moved over and held her in her arms. "Listen to me, girls have to get married when they grow up. The kind of man you can trust must be someone you grew up with and know well. Just like me and the prince. I entered the palace to serve at the age of twelve and was bullied by him... No, I have been with him for ten years. We are master and servant, and friends. If I want to find someone to marry, he will be the first person I think of. After all, I know how good and bad he is. It's better than a blind marriage, don't you think?"
Xinghe said embarrassedly, "Let's not talk about the door." He thought to himself, how could the prince, who could barely even remove the door bolt, have the qualifications to talk about the door.
Xinghe said no, "It was my idea too. With the relationship between Prince Xin and the Crown Prince, he will definitely be second to none in the future. You won't suffer any loss in front of him than in the East Palace, do you understand?"
He sighed sadly, "You've worked hard these past two days. Go and take a rest. I'll boil the medicine for the rest of the day."
Yinchen agreed and turned around to hug her. The little person actually knew everything. "I will be your ear from now on. No matter what happens in the previous dynasty, I will come to inform you. Don't worry."
Yinchen stepped on the kang and reached out to take down the window support rod. Just as he was about to close the window, he saw someone coming in from the courtyard gate with an umbrella. He was still wondering who it was. He raised the edge of the umbrella slightly, and the light from the lantern under the eaves illuminated the face, which was delicate and beautiful, and turned out to be Xinghe.
Yinchen was very smart. She knew that Xinghelou came to the Outer Lady Courtyard at night with a purpose. After eating the duck letter, she sat upright and said, "Okay, I've eaten. I'm so happy. Sister, just say what you want to say."
After Yinchen left, the prince was content, and this contentment was reflected in his diligence in his work now that he had no worries.
Usually, once the empress is canonized, her family should be rewarded. However, the emperor, whether he was negligent or deliberately controlling, did not promote or reward Hui Shi. The more a person's desire is suppressed, the more vigorous it will be when it explodes. Xinghe looked puzzled, "That's strange, has the empress mentioned it to the emperor? Maybe the emperor overlooked it, and the empress gave a little guidance, and the matter would be settled."
She was stunned for a moment, then opened her eyes and saw that it was already pitch black outside. She struggled to sit up, not knowing what this girl was doing, and angrily said, "I'm not hungry now, can't I eat later?"
Yinchen said no, "You are not here, what is there for me to do alone? Besides, there are concubines everywhere, and each of them is taller than me. How can I bang my head against them? It is better to sleep in the room." He asked happily, "Is it fun at home? Everyone in the family must be very happy to see you back, right?"
The emperor said no, "This country will be handed over to you one day. You have been in charge of government for so long, and I have seen whether you are capable or not. Letting you supervise the country is just to give you a chance to gain more experience. The court is changing, and I only hope that you can remain unmoved. When you take over the country in the future, you will create a prosperous era and don't disappoint your father's expectations of you."
Xinghe was surprised, "Do you think I have something to talk to you about?"
Lan Chu panicked and said, "Who told you to eat? Go and take a look. The Lizheng Palace is in chaos. The Crown Prince fell asleep and no one can wake him up."
Seeing this, he would definitely go around to the North Palace to see Queen Hui. The prince sat silently in the armchair, the western window was open, the rain had stopped long ago, the sun was sinking slowly, and it was emitting a thick red. He looked at the setting sun, his mind was empty, and he slowly clenched his fists.
Yinchen shook her head, "He and I don't get along, and I don't like him either..." She covered her mouth and said, "You won't tell him what's in my heart, right?"
When asked where the Xinghe people were, Dequan came up to report that Lord Su had gone to the Wude Hall, "Minister Shangguan has just moved there to take up his post, and I don't know if he can get used to it. Lord Su is worried, so he went to take a look."
"It's so late, the prince can't let you come, right?" She grinned, "Go ahead, I can handle it."
The weak family affection of the royal family is actually sometimes because some words are not easily spoken. The emperor's love for his son is more focused on supporting him. At least over the years, he has never wavered in his original intention, nor has he thought of giving up this son and appointing another crown prince.
"It's so late, the prince can't let you come, right?" She grinned, "Go ahead, I can handle it."
Xinghe nodded, "Of course, Wude Gate is to the north from Tongxun Gate, it's very close. When you are free, you can come to the East Palace often. Then even the chief steward will treat you with courtesy."
Xinghe said yes, and lowered his voice, "There is only Daji Hall between Wude Hall and Lizheng Hall, and news from the previous dynasty spreads faster than to the East Palace... You must be careful in everything you do there. If you are confused about anything, just come and discuss it with me."
Yinchen was shocked. "What do you mean? You want to be my matchmaker? Who is Prince Xin? I don't even know him."
Xinghe laughed when he heard this, "This matter will be beneficial to your future. It's like someone is trying to trick you. Let me tell you, and you can see what I think."
Xinghe was surprised, "Do you think I have something to talk to you about?"
Yinchen was very smart. She knew that Xinghelou came to the Outer Lady Courtyard at night with a purpose. After eating the duck letter, she sat upright and said, "Okay, I've eaten. I'm so happy. Sister, just say what you want to say."
Xinghe laughed when he heard this, "This matter will be beneficial to your future. It's like someone is trying to trick you. Let me tell you, and you can see what I think."
Just as the prince had expected, Xinghe went to Zhongchao and went into Beigong on the way.
Just as the prince had expected, Xinghe went to Zhongchao and went into Beigong on the way.
Just as the prince had expected, Xinghe went to Zhongchao and went into Beigong on the way.
The emperor nodded. "As a ruler, the worst thing you can do is to close your eyes and ears and act on your own. The situation in the front is unpredictable, and it is unwise to listen to orders. We have talented generals. Let them act accordingly and end the war as soon as possible."
Yinchen was shocked. "What do you mean? You want to be my matchmaker? Who is Prince Xin? I don't even know him."
Yinchen had a bad feeling. Of course, her father was in power now, so she was not afraid of anyone plotting against her. She was only afraid of being left alone and not seeing Xinghe again.
Just as the prince had expected, Xinghe went to Zhongchao and went into Beigong on the way.
The queen raised her hand and ordered the attendants to leave. Then she started to discuss ideas with Xinghe, "Master Yisu, what should I do now?"
Xinghe came here to talk to her about the palace move, but was afraid that being too direct would make her think about it, so he tried to chat with her as much as possible to distract her. He then told her about the difficulties he encountered at home. Yinchen was stunned after hearing this, "This princess is crazy about men, isn't this a matter of mutual consent? I used to think that men are not picky, anyway, that's what my mother told me. But since I was kicked off the bed by the prince, I feel that what my mother said may not be right, at least the prince only recognizes you as his family."
She tightened her skirt and said, "Just tell me what's going on. My heart is pounding."
Everything in the palace required precision, and there were unbreakable rules for when to use medicine. The second half of the afternoon was spent in this small space. When the three bowls of water the imperial physician had ordered were boiled into one bowl, the western clock on the table began to swing, making several heavy sounds in succession. The prince wrapped the handle of the medicine cup with a cloth, stood up, and carefully filtered the soup into the cup.
Xinghe said yes, and lowered his voice, "There is only Daji Hall between Wude Hall and Lizheng Hall, and news from the previous dynasty spreads faster than to the East Palace... You must be careful in everything you do there. If you are confused about anything, just come and discuss it with me."
Xinghe laughed when he heard this, "Have you ever learned to cook?"
Yinchen was very happy. He sat cross-legged on the kang and handed out paper bags. He smiled and said, "There is nothing in this world that I cannot get used to. Not to mention the duck tongue from the south, even the fried cicada monkey from our north, I can eat a whole plate without blinking an eye." He pinched out a thin piece of cartilage, put the duck tongue in his mouth, pulled the cartilage out, chewed it with relish, and commented as he ate, "Food in the south tends to be sweeter, and sweetness can actually enhance the flavor. That's why we put some sugar in stir-fried dishes, that's the reason."
The prince saw the emperor rubbing his forehead with one hand, and said hesitantly: "My son thinks so too. Now that the border troops have arrived, how to fight is up to the generals. The imperial edict from the capital has been delivered to the front, but I am afraid that 'the edict comes from afar, and the situation has changed'. My son has already issued a handwritten order, ordering Shangguan Chun to be the deputy commander... Father, does it hurt a lot?"
Xinghe had a gentle and sweet face under the candlelight. She smiled gently, with deep dimples at the corners of her lips, like two candy cups. He reached out to hold her hand, "The Minister has been in the East Palace for about a month, what do you think of the Crown Prince? Are you interested in him?"
The second-class maid she had placed in the Greenhouse Palace led her into the palace gate and reported in a low voice as she walked: "Wen Changyu has not been out and about for the past two days. Lord Su is afraid that he will not be able to see her today."
Xinghe said yes, and lowered his voice, "There is only Daji Hall between Wude Hall and Lizheng Hall, and news from the previous dynasty spreads faster than to the East Palace... You must be careful in everything you do there. If you are confused about anything, just come and discuss it with me."
The emperor nodded. "As a ruler, the worst thing you can do is to close your eyes and ears and act on your own. The situation in the front is unpredictable, and it is unwise to listen to orders. We have talented generals. Let them act accordingly and end the war as soon as possible."
The queen smiled bitterly, "There is no queen in the world who asks for an official position for her family. My master doesn't care about me. I didn't do a good enough job. This position should not have been mine in the first place. I took advantage of it for nothing and still want this and that. Isn't it a joke?"
Yinchen said no, "You are not here, what is there for me to do alone? Besides, there are concubines everywhere, and each of them is taller than me. How can I bang my head against them? It is better to sleep in the room." He asked happily, "Is it fun at home? Everyone in the family must be very happy to see you back, right?"
Yinchen shook her head, "He and I don't get along, and I don't like him either..." She covered her mouth and said, "You won't tell him what's in my heart, right?"
"It's so late, the prince can't let you come, right?" She grinned, "Go ahead, I can handle it."
Xinghe had a gentle and sweet face under the candlelight. She smiled gently, with deep dimples at the corners of her lips, like two candy cups. He reached out to hold her hand, "The Minister has been in the East Palace for about a month, what do you think of the Crown Prince? Are you interested in him?"
If it was just the prince's idea, Yinchen would still hesitate, but since even Xinghe said so, there was nothing to struggle with. In fact, it didn't matter who she was with. She had seen too many men and they were not interesting at all. As long as she could still be in the palace and see Xinghe, her wish would be fulfilled.
Xinghe shook his head, "I didn't tell him, but he actually knew it. As for the matter of recognizing the family, you can see that the master won't compromise. There's no way, he is the prince, the future ruler of this country, naturally he has some temper. He told me again and again that you are too young and he is afraid that you will waste your time in the East Palace. Ten years of work will be a waste of your best years. It was the emperor's idea for you to enter the palace. He originally wanted to bring you two together, but he was reluctant, and there was nothing he could do. He always said that your ages were not suitable. He is eight years older than you, like an elder, and he said that you and Prince Xin are a perfect match. You are the same age, and you will have something to talk about when you get together."
The queen smiled bitterly, "There is no queen in the world who asks for an official position for her family. My master doesn't care about me. I didn't do a good enough job. This position should not have been mine in the first place. I took advantage of it for nothing and still want this and that. Isn't it a joke?"
She was in tears, but Xinghe was helpless. Xin was still a child after all, and he only cared about being with the girl and had not thought about his future.
It started raining heavily at night. The south window was open, but it was closed a little late. When I touched the edge of the kang with my hand, it was wet.
Yinchen was shocked. "What do you mean? You want to be my matchmaker? Who is Prince Xin? I don't even know him."
Xinghe laughed when he heard this, "Have you ever learned to cook?"
She moved over and held her in her arms. "Listen to me, girls have to get married when they grow up. The kind of man you can trust must be someone you grew up with and know well. Just like me and the prince. I entered the palace to serve at the age of twelve and was bullied by him... No, I have been with him for ten years. We are master and servant, and friends. If I want to find someone to marry, he will be the first person I think of. After all, I know how good and bad he is. It's better than a blind marriage, don't you think?"
Xinghe saw her coming out and hurried forward to cover her with an umbrella. He complained, "Can't you see it's raining? Aren't you afraid your clothes will get wet? You, why are you still like a child!"
The prince stood up and said, "My father is in the capital, and it is not in accordance with the rules for my son to be the regent."
Seeing this, he would definitely go around to the North Palace to see Queen Hui. The prince sat silently in the armchair, the western window was open, the rain had stopped long ago, the sun was sinking slowly, and it was emitting a thick red. He looked at the setting sun, his mind was empty, and he slowly clenched his fists.
Xinghe nodded, "Of course, Wude Gate is to the north from Tongxun Gate, it's very close. When you are free, you can come to the East Palace often. Then even the chief steward will treat you with courtesy."
Empress Hui was bewildered after hearing this, thinking that even the empress whom the emperor loved so much was like this, so how many more like her would not be enough.
Seeing her face flushed with anxiety, Xinghe tried to comfort her, "Have you forgotten that Prince Xin is the Crown Prince's biological brother, the only one among the four brothers who was crowned a king when he was born. After the death of the late Queen, the Emperor has been personally taking care of him. He is about your age and handsome. He moved from Lizheng Hall to Wude Hall a few years ago, and there is no attentive female official around him. The Crown Prince wants to send you over to take care of him. Are you willing?"
Yinchen was shocked. "What do you mean? You want to be my matchmaker? Who is Prince Xin? I don't even know him."
The prince stood up and said, "My father is in the capital, and it is not in accordance with the rules for my son to be the regent."
Just as the prince had expected, Xinghe went to Zhongchao and went into Beigong on the way.
Yinchen was very happy. He sat cross-legged on the kang and handed out paper bags. He smiled and said, "There is nothing in this world that I cannot get used to. Not to mention the duck tongue from the south, even the fried cicada monkey from our north, I can eat a whole plate without blinking an eye." He pinched out a thin piece of cartilage, put the duck tongue in his mouth, pulled the cartilage out, chewed it with relish, and commented as he ate, "Food in the south tends to be sweeter, and sweetness can actually enhance the flavor. That's why we put some sugar in stir-fried dishes, that's the reason."
If it was just the prince's idea, Yinchen would still hesitate, but since even Xinghe said so, there was nothing to struggle with. In fact, it didn't matter who she was with. She had seen too many men and they were not interesting at all. As long as she could still be in the palace and see Xinghe, her wish would be fulfilled.
Yinchen quickly said she didn't want to, "I can't even take care of myself, how can I take care of others! I didn't come to the East Palace for the prince, I came for you. When I was young, I heard people talking about you, saying that the Su family has many daughters. In my heart, you are more important than the prince. Anyway, I'm not planning to do anything with the prince, don't rush to send me away, just let me stay in the East Palace, it's just an extra set of bowls and chopsticks, can't I just make up for it?"
The queen said no, "The alliance I'm referring to has nothing to do with the prince, it's only aimed at your Su family. The prince is not my biological son, and Lord Su knows this. You're a smart person, and Lord Su will definitely understand some of my words even if I don't say them out loud."
The Queen said that Lord Su was being modest, "In the future, I will rely on Lord Su in many ways. Those little things are just my thoughts."
"It's so late, the prince can't let you come, right?" She grinned, "Go ahead, I can handle it."
Xinghe hummed, took out an oil-paper bag and handed it to her, "This is homemade duck intestines, with southern flavor, I wonder if you can get used to it."
When asked where the Xinghe people were, Dequan came up to report that Lord Su had gone to the Wude Hall, "Minister Shangguan has just moved there to take up his post, and I don't know if he can get used to it. Lord Su is worried, so he went to take a look."
She was in tears, but Xinghe was helpless. Xin was still a child after all, and he only cared about being with the girl and had not thought about his future.
Xinghe was surprised, "Do you think I have something to talk to you about?"
After serving his father the medicine, he advised him to take a nap. Only after everything was arranged did he return to the East Palace from Lizheng Hall.
Just as the prince had expected, Xinghe went to Zhongchao and went into Beigong on the way.
Xinghe hummed, took out an oil-paper bag and handed it to her, "This is homemade duck intestines, with southern flavor, I wonder if you can get used to it."
Yinchen shook her head, "He and I don't get along, and I don't like him either..." She covered her mouth and said, "You won't tell him what's in my heart, right?"
Xinghe finally let go of the worry she had been carrying for a long time. She couldn't rush to get close to him at this moment, nor could she be the first to break the window paper. She said in a roundabout way: "Your Majesty, please rest assured. I, like His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, will only support Your Majesty from beginning to end."
The younger generation gradually grows up, and the older generation slowly passes away. When you don't really experience it, everything seems to be a matter of course. But once the change is so clear in front of you, you will feel fear, fear of loss, and awe of the ruthlessness and irreversibility of life. Sometimes I dare not imagine that if my mother is gone, my father will also leave one day, what will he do when he is left. No matter how old you are, the pain of losing your parents will suffocate you.
She moved over and held her in her arms. "Listen to me, girls have to get married when they grow up. The kind of man you can trust must be someone you grew up with and know well. Just like me and the prince. I entered the palace to serve at the age of twelve and was bullied by him... No, I have been with him for ten years. We are master and servant, and friends. If I want to find someone to marry, he will be the first person I think of. After all, I know how good and bad he is. It's better than a blind marriage, don't you think?"
She hurriedly said, "I came here to thank the queen. When I saw the food on the table after returning to the palace, I was really flattered. I am just a small minister of the East Palace. How can I deserve such kindness from the queen!"
It started raining heavily at night. The south window was open, but it was closed a little late. When I touched the edge of the kang with my hand, it was wet.
Is the emperor not feeling well? He might not be able to bear having sex with two girls every night. However, she could see through Empress Hui's thoughts. She was afraid that she would lose her beauty and would not be able to keep people's hearts. If she presented a young girl, she could deal with her in her own palace if something went wrong. If there was good news, the queen would be the first to benefit. This plan was indeed a hundred benefits with no harm.
Yinchen was unhappy, lowered his head, puffed up his cheeks and said nothing. After a long while, he finally said, "Let me serve Prince Xin. This was the prince's idea alone, right?"
The second-class maid she had placed in the Greenhouse Palace led her into the palace gate and reported in a low voice as she walked: "Wen Changyu has not been out and about for the past two days. Lord Su is afraid that he will not be able to see her today."
Xinghe said embarrassedly, "Let's not talk about the door." He thought to himself, how could the prince, who could barely even remove the door bolt, have the qualifications to talk about the door.
The queen said no, "The alliance I'm referring to has nothing to do with the prince, it's only aimed at your Su family. The prince is not my biological son, and Lord Su knows this. You're a smart person, and Lord Su will definitely understand some of my words even if I don't say them out loud."
Seeing her face flushed with anxiety, Xinghe tried to comfort her, "Have you forgotten that Prince Xin is the Crown Prince's biological brother, the only one among the four brothers who was crowned a king when he was born. After the death of the late Queen, the Emperor has been personally taking care of him. He is about your age and handsome. He moved from Lizheng Hall to Wude Hall a few years ago, and there is no attentive female official around him. The Crown Prince wants to send you over to take care of him. Are you willing?"
Xinghe said no, "It was my idea too. With the relationship between Prince Xin and the Crown Prince, he will definitely be second to none in the future. You won't suffer any loss in front of him than in the East Palace, do you understand?"
She hurriedly said, "I came here to thank the queen. When I saw the food on the table after returning to the palace, I was really flattered. I am just a small minister of the East Palace. How can I deserve such kindness from the queen!"
Empress Hui was bewildered after hearing this, thinking that even the empress whom the emperor loved so much was like this, so how many more like her would not be enough.
The prince felt heavy in his heart and bowed to his father, "I obey your order. Father, please take care of your health. I am still not good at governing the country, so I need your advice."
Yinchen was very smart. She knew that Xinghelou came to the Outer Lady Courtyard at night with a purpose. After eating the duck letter, she sat upright and said, "Okay, I've eaten. I'm so happy. Sister, just say what you want to say."
She tightened her skirt and said, "Just tell me what's going on. My heart is pounding."
If it was just the prince's idea, Yinchen would still hesitate, but since even Xinghe said so, there was nothing to struggle with. In fact, it didn't matter who she was with. She had seen too many men and they were not interesting at all. As long as she could still be in the palace and see Xinghe, her wish would be fulfilled.
The prince stood up and said, "My father is in the capital, and it is not in accordance with the rules for my son to be the regent."
She shuddered and said sympathetically, "I have thought about this before. The lesson of the past is in front of me. If you climb high, you will fall hard. I know that someone is waiting to see my show. But in the end, it is difficult for a good cook to cook without rice. Without people, no one will benefit from the noble title even if there is a prominent one?" She looked at the stars and said, "Master Su, I want to form an alliance. What do you think?"
Speaking of hiding someone, she had a clue in her mind. It seemed that they would make a fuss about this palace maid in the end. She remained calm and bowed to the queen when she entered the room. The queen was still very polite. She stood up and helped him up and said, "Master Su, have you received the spices and satin that I sent?"
The prince said, "Everything depends on the East Palace staff. My son was not careful in some places, and they corrected him, which made the transfer of the garrison and reinforcements smooth."
The younger generation gradually grows up, and the older generation slowly passes away. When you don't really experience it, everything seems to be a matter of course. But once the change is so clear in front of you, you will feel fear, fear of loss, and awe of the ruthlessness and irreversibility of life. Sometimes I dare not imagine that if my mother is gone, my father will also leave one day, what will he do when he is left. No matter how old you are, the pain of losing your parents will suffocate you.
"Wu De Hall is not far from the East Palace, right? Can I come to see you often?"
The queen said no, "The alliance I'm referring to has nothing to do with the prince, it's only aimed at your Su family. The prince is not my biological son, and Lord Su knows this. You're a smart person, and Lord Su will definitely understand some of my words even if I don't say them out loud."
The Crown Prince was acting as regent, and with the Emperor in the capital, it was not a small matter. He stood with his hands behind his back, looking into the distance. Prince Xin congratulated him, but he did not think there was anything to be happy about. The king's giving up power was a sign of the end of his days. If the country was completely handed over to him one day, then the Emperor's father would no longer exist.
Xinghe nodded, "Of course, Wude Gate is to the north from Tongxun Gate, it's very close. When you are free, you can come to the East Palace often. Then even the chief steward will treat you with courtesy."
Xinghe shook his head, "I didn't tell him, but he actually knew it. As for the matter of recognizing the family, you can see that the master won't compromise. There's no way, he is the prince, the future ruler of this country, naturally he has some temper. He told me again and again that you are too young and he is afraid that you will waste your time in the East Palace. Ten years of work will be a waste of your best years. It was the emperor's idea for you to enter the palace. He originally wanted to bring you two together, but he was reluctant, and there was nothing he could do. He always said that your ages were not suitable. He is eight years older than you, like an elder, and he said that you and Prince Xin are a perfect match. You are the same age, and you will have something to talk about when you get together."
"It's so late, the prince can't let you come, right?" She grinned, "Go ahead, I can handle it."
Yinchen shook her head, "He and I don't get along, and I don't like him either..." She covered her mouth and said, "You won't tell him what's in my heart, right?"
Yinchen shook her head, "He and I don't get along, and I don't like him either..." She covered her mouth and said, "You won't tell him what's in my heart, right?"
Yinchen let out a long sigh and said, "I went to Wude Hall, and I became the Prince Xin and the former female official. I am their person now, so the chief steward cannot be disrespectful to me."
In terms of being a person, the new queen's small favors to win over people are much more pleasing than Zuo Zhaoyi's "punishing people". As they sat and talked, Xinghe deliberately mentioned the relationship between the emperor and the cavalry commander. The queen knew what was going on and smiled implicitly, "My family is small, and my closest relative is only a brother. It's been a few days since I was crowned queen, but the honor has not yet been bestowed on my family. It's really embarrassing to think about it."
So this is a matter of each taking what he needs. In this world where the strong prey on the weak, the weak can only maximize their interests by forming alliances. The Su family understood this truth, and Queen Hui, who was acting alone, certainly understood it as well.
The queen was playing the victim, but she was also self-aware, knowing that the emperor was unwilling to promote Hui because the position was not meant for her. She threw out the line, and Xinghe should catch it. She said slowly, "Your Majesty, please don't belittle yourself. You are already in this position anyway. You are the queen of the Great Yin Dynasty, and no one can easily shake you. It's just that it's routine to reward the queen's mother's family, but the court has not taken any action so far..." She paused and smiled awkwardly.
The Crown Prince was acting as regent, and with the Emperor in the capital, it was not a small matter. He stood with his hands behind his back, looking into the distance. Prince Xin congratulated him, but he did not think there was anything to be happy about. The king's giving up power was a sign of the end of his days. If the country was completely handed over to him one day, then the Emperor's father would no longer exist.
The emperor was in good spirits, but his headache was getting worse, like a knife or an axe chopping him. If he kept warm, the symptoms would be less severe. If he didn't keep warm, the pain would be so severe that he had to vomit.
Xinghe said no, "It was my idea too. With the relationship between Prince Xin and the Crown Prince, he will definitely be second to none in the future. You won't suffer any loss in front of him than in the East Palace, do you understand?"
Xinghe said yes, and lowered his voice, "There is only Daji Hall between Wude Hall and Lizheng Hall, and news from the previous dynasty spreads faster than to the East Palace... You must be careful in everything you do there. If you are confused about anything, just come and discuss it with me."
Yinchen was shocked. "What do you mean? You want to be my matchmaker? Who is Prince Xin? I don't even know him."
If it was just the prince's idea, Yinchen would still hesitate, but since even Xinghe said so, there was nothing to struggle with. In fact, it didn't matter who she was with. She had seen too many men and they were not interesting at all. As long as she could still be in the palace and see Xinghe, her wish would be fulfilled.
The prince saw the emperor rubbing his forehead with one hand, and said hesitantly: "My son thinks so too. Now that the border troops have arrived, how to fight is up to the generals. The imperial edict from the capital has been delivered to the front, but I am afraid that 'the edict comes from afar, and the situation has changed'. My son has already issued a handwritten order, ordering Shangguan Chun to be the deputy commander... Father, does it hurt a lot?"
Lan Chu panicked and said, "Who told you to eat? Go and take a look. The Lizheng Palace is in chaos. The Crown Prince fell asleep and no one can wake him up."
The weak family affection of the royal family is actually sometimes because some words are not easily spoken. The emperor's love for his son is more focused on supporting him. At least over the years, he has never wavered in his original intention, nor has he thought of giving up this son and appointing another crown prince.
Yinchen was originally quarreling with the nanny beside her, saying that it was too lonely and she wanted to see her father and mother. The nanny tried her best to explain to her, saying that people who entered the palace should not miss their families, because they could not go back if they missed them, and it would make their families worry. But she would not listen to a word of her words after all the nice words were said. After all, she felt uncomfortable all over not for anything else, but because Xinghe was not there. The nanny had no idea, but she scolded her for being stubborn and not listening to advice, and finally she was unwilling to talk to her anymore. Yinchen was unhappy, and when she felt that she was abandoned by the whole world, Xinghe suddenly appeared, which was like seeing light in the darkness. She jumped up with excitement, and plunged into the night regardless of whether it was raining outside.
Yinchen agreed and turned around to hug her. The little person actually knew everything. "I will be your ear from now on. No matter what happens in the previous dynasty, I will come to inform you. Don't worry."
When he entered, his father was sitting on the southern kang reviewing memorials, wearing a headband, and half of his cheeks were slightly red from the charcoal fire. He took the report and read it carefully. The rebellion in southern Xinjiang was gradually quelled. The orders for the mobilization of troops were issued by the Eastern Palace. The arrangements were proper and the losses were minimized. The emperor was very happy after reading it. "I was a little worried, afraid that you would not know the benefits and risks of mobilizing troops for the first time. Now it seems that I was worrying too much."
She hurriedly said, "I came here to thank the queen. When I saw the food on the table after returning to the palace, I was really flattered. I am just a small minister of the East Palace. How can I deserve such kindness from the queen!"
After Yinchen left, the prince was content, and this contentment was reflected in his diligence in his work now that he had no worries.
She said she had never learned it, "but I have eaten it. Long-term illness makes a good doctor, and long-term eating will also make a famous chef." While eating, he asked her, "You returned to the palace at noon. Is there anything?"
She was in tears, but Xinghe was helpless. Xin was still a child after all, and he only cared about being with the girl and had not thought about his future.
The emperor nodded. "As a ruler, the worst thing you can do is to close your eyes and ears and act on your own. The situation in the front is unpredictable, and it is unwise to listen to orders. We have talented generals. Let them act accordingly and end the war as soon as possible."
She hurriedly said, "I came here to thank the queen. When I saw the food on the table after returning to the palace, I was really flattered. I am just a small minister of the East Palace. How can I deserve such kindness from the queen!"
Yinchen let out a long sigh and said, "I went to Wude Hall, and I became the Prince Xin and the former female official. I am their person now, so the chief steward cannot be disrespectful to me."
The second-class maid she had placed in the Greenhouse Palace led her into the palace gate and reported in a low voice as she walked: "Wen Changyu has not been out and about for the past two days. Lord Su is afraid that he will not be able to see her today."
Things went smoothly. When she came out of Beigongci, there was still a half-sunset in the sky. When she entered Yichun Gate, it was time to lock the palace gate. There was no one to take care of the Lizheng Palace at the moment. She went back to his room to change her clothes. After a busy day, she was a little tired and fell asleep on the south kang. She was sleeping in a daze when she heard Lan Chu's sharp voice shouting "Master". Then there was a shoving and shoving that almost shook her brain out.
Xinghe said, "I came back for a long time. No wonder I didn't see you. I asked them and found out that you were in Tatan. During the festival, there is no restriction on the communication between palace people. Didn't you go to the North Palace for a stroll?"
He started to manage government affairs before the holiday was over. There were countless reports from other places every day, and he picked out all those related to the war between the North and the South, sorted them out one by one, and sent them to the emperor for his father's decision.
If it was just the prince's idea, Yinchen would still hesitate, but since even Xinghe said so, there was nothing to struggle with. In fact, it didn't matter who she was with. She had seen too many men and they were not interesting at all. As long as she could still be in the palace and see Xinghe, her wish would be fulfilled.
She was in tears, but Xinghe was helpless. Xin was still a child after all, and he only cared about being with the girl and had not thought about his future.
After serving his father the medicine, he advised him to take a nap. Only after everything was arranged did he return to the East Palace from Lizheng Hall.
She moved over and held her in her arms. "Listen to me, girls have to get married when they grow up. The kind of man you can trust must be someone you grew up with and know well. Just like me and the prince. I entered the palace to serve at the age of twelve and was bullied by him... No, I have been with him for ten years. We are master and servant, and friends. If I want to find someone to marry, he will be the first person I think of. After all, I know how good and bad he is. It's better than a blind marriage, don't you think?"
The emperor was in good spirits, but his headache was getting worse, like a knife or an axe chopping him. If he kept warm, the symptoms would be less severe. If he didn't keep warm, the pain would be so severe that he had to vomit.
During the first two days of the Spring Festival, she was unable to visit the Greenhouse Palace to check things out, and she was still worried about it. When she came back yesterday, Tongshi sent a little eunuch to tell her that the first and fifteenth days of the lunar month were usually the days when the Queen was favored, and the Emperor would still visit the Greenhouse Palace. However, this time, Wen Changyu was not in the inner bedroom to serve, and the Queen was the only one from beginning to end, so everything was normal.
Xinghe came here to talk to her about the palace move, but was afraid that being too direct would make her think about it, so he tried to chat with her as much as possible to distract her. He then told her about the difficulties he encountered at home. Yinchen was stunned after hearing this, "This princess is crazy about men, isn't this a matter of mutual consent? I used to think that men are not picky, anyway, that's what my mother told me. But since I was kicked off the bed by the prince, I feel that what my mother said may not be right, at least the prince only recognizes you as his family."
Seeing her face flushed with anxiety, Xinghe tried to comfort her, "Have you forgotten that Prince Xin is the Crown Prince's biological brother, the only one among the four brothers who was crowned a king when he was born. After the death of the late Queen, the Emperor has been personally taking care of him. He is about your age and handsome. He moved from Lizheng Hall to Wude Hall a few years ago, and there is no attentive female official around him. The Crown Prince wants to send you over to take care of him. Are you willing?"
In terms of being a person, the new queen's small favors to win over people are much more pleasing than Zuo Zhaoyi's "punishing people". As they sat and talked, Xinghe deliberately mentioned the relationship between the emperor and the cavalry commander. The queen knew what was going on and smiled implicitly, "My family is small, and my closest relative is only a brother. It's been a few days since I was crowned queen, but the honor has not yet been bestowed on my family. It's really embarrassing to think about it."
The emperor nodded. "As a ruler, the worst thing you can do is to close your eyes and ears and act on your own. The situation in the front is unpredictable, and it is unwise to listen to orders. We have talented generals. Let them act accordingly and end the war as soon as possible."
She was stunned for a moment, then opened her eyes and saw that it was already pitch black outside. She struggled to sit up, not knowing what this girl was doing, and angrily said, "I'm not hungry now, can't I eat later?"
When he entered, his father was sitting on the southern kang reviewing memorials, wearing a headband, and half of his cheeks were slightly red from the charcoal fire. He took the report and read it carefully. The rebellion in southern Xinjiang was gradually quelled. The orders for the mobilization of troops were issued by the Eastern Palace. The arrangements were proper and the losses were minimized. The emperor was very happy after reading it. "I was a little worried, afraid that you would not know the benefits and risks of mobilizing troops for the first time. Now it seems that I was worrying too much."
He sighed sadly, "You've worked hard these past two days. Go and take a rest. I'll boil the medicine for the rest of the day."
Yinchen was very happy. He sat cross-legged on the kang and handed out paper bags. He smiled and said, "There is nothing in this world that I cannot get used to. Not to mention the duck tongue from the south, even the fried cicada monkey from our north, I can eat a whole plate without blinking an eye." He pinched out a thin piece of cartilage, put the duck tongue in his mouth, pulled the cartilage out, chewed it with relish, and commented as he ate, "Food in the south tends to be sweeter, and sweetness can actually enhance the flavor. That's why we put some sugar in stir-fried dishes, that's the reason."
The Queen said that Lord Su was being modest, "In the future, I will rely on Lord Su in many ways. Those little things are just my thoughts."
The prince said, "Everything depends on the East Palace staff. My son was not careful in some places, and they corrected him, which made the transfer of the garrison and reinforcements smooth."
She said she had never learned it, "but I have eaten it. Long-term illness makes a good doctor, and long-term eating will also make a famous chef." While eating, he asked her, "You returned to the palace at noon. Is there anything?"
The younger generation gradually grows up, and the older generation slowly passes away. When you don't really experience it, everything seems to be a matter of course. But once the change is so clear in front of you, you will feel fear, fear of loss, and awe of the ruthlessness and irreversibility of life. Sometimes I dare not imagine that if my mother is gone, my father will also leave one day, what will he do when he is left. No matter how old you are, the pain of losing your parents will suffocate you.
She shuddered and said sympathetically, "I have thought about this before. The lesson of the past is in front of me. If you climb high, you will fall hard. I know that someone is waiting to see my show. But in the end, it is difficult for a good cook to cook without rice. Without people, no one will benefit from the noble title even if there is a prominent one?" She looked at the stars and said, "Master Su, I want to form an alliance. What do you think?"
Xinghe was surprised, "Do you think I have something to talk to you about?"
The emperor nodded. "As a ruler, the worst thing you can do is to close your eyes and ears and act on your own. The situation in the front is unpredictable, and it is unwise to listen to orders. We have talented generals. Let them act accordingly and end the war as soon as possible."
Yinchen said no, "You are not here, what is there for me to do alone? Besides, there are concubines everywhere, and each of them is taller than me. How can I bang my head against them? It is better to sleep in the room." He asked happily, "Is it fun at home? Everyone in the family must be very happy to see you back, right?"
"Wu De Hall is not far from the East Palace, right? Can I come to see you often?"
Empress Hui was bewildered after hearing this, thinking that even the empress whom the emperor loved so much was like this, so how many more like her would not be enough.
Prince Xin said that he had used it at noon, "The Imperial Hospital has changed the prescription again, let's take two more doses and see. I vaguely heard something earlier, does the Emperor want you to be the regent?"
Yinchen was unhappy, lowered his head, puffed up his cheeks and said nothing. After a long while, he finally said, "Let me serve Prince Xin. This was the prince's idea alone, right?"
The prince saw the emperor rubbing his forehead with one hand, and said hesitantly: "My son thinks so too. Now that the border troops have arrived, how to fight is up to the generals. The imperial edict from the capital has been delivered to the front, but I am afraid that 'the edict comes from afar, and the situation has changed'. My son has already issued a handwritten order, ordering Shangguan Chun to be the deputy commander... Father, does it hurt a lot?"
The queen said no, "The alliance I'm referring to has nothing to do with the prince, it's only aimed at your Su family. The prince is not my biological son, and Lord Su knows this. You're a smart person, and Lord Su will definitely understand some of my words even if I don't say them out loud."
Seeing this, he would definitely go around to the North Palace to see Queen Hui. The prince sat silently in the armchair, the western window was open, the rain had stopped long ago, the sun was sinking slowly, and it was emitting a thick red. He looked at the setting sun, his mind was empty, and he slowly clenched his fists.
Yinchen was unhappy, lowered his head, puffed up his cheeks and said nothing. After a long while, he finally said, "Let me serve Prince Xin. This was the prince's idea alone, right?"