Huo Yan chased her for a long distance, but did not find the person who shot the arrow. On the way back, he was still worried about luring her away from the mountain, afraid that she would be kidnapped, afraid that she would be scared. But when he returned to the pear tree, he found her fiddling with the broken arrow, carefully checking it from the tip to the tail feathers.
He said: "Then it depends on you to mediate and persuade your father and brother to give up power and surrender. Maybe there is still a glimmer of hope."
Xinghe carefully observed the prince's expression, wondering how she should persuade him if Lei Ting was furious. But after watching for a long time, the prince's face looked normal. If one had to appreciate it, it was probably just a little bit of melancholy that was easily overlooked!
Giving up power and surrendering is indeed the only feasible solution. But what happens after giving up power? I am at the mercy of others. If the prince decides to kill me as a warning to others, who will guarantee the safety of the Su family
Just like the case of aconite last time, not everything can be explained in the end. Some are not authorized to be investigated in depth, and some cannot be investigated in depth. Anyway, Prince Jian was originally her next target. Even if today's incident had not happened, she would have eliminated him. But before taking action, it is better to find out who is behind the scenes. If it is Prince Xin, then treat him in his own way; if it is Queen Hui, there will be more opportunities to deal with him in the future, and there will always be a time for her to catch him by the pigtail; but if it is the prince... Her heart ached slightly. In order to completely turn the Su family and Prince Jianping's Mansion against each other, this possibility is not completely non-existent.
He said a few sarcastic words, but in the end he didn't mention the arrow. Or maybe it was because there was an open area nearby, so his spies couldn't monitor closely and therefore neglected it. He didn't mention it, so of course she chose to remain silent, but she felt vaguely lost in her heart. When the road ahead was cleared and she was no longer useful, how would he deal with her
He agreed and went with her to the distant tree to get the horse. She did not linger any longer, turned her horse's head and whipped it away. After returning to the Control Military Division, she gave the broken arrow to Xu Xingzhi and asked him to send someone to investigate the origin of the arrow. She went to Zhaoyu to interrogate the suspect who assassinated the official before the festival. It was almost dark after all the busy work.
The prince was frightened by her and turned around to ask, "Su Xinghe, did you take the wrong medicine again?"
He handed the arrow back, "What are you going to do next?"
How could there be such a careless woman? He stood there and sighed softly, "What did you see?"
"Master..." She called him blankly, but her mind was blank as to what to say next.
He nodded. "Of course."
He stared at her with the attentive gaze of lovers.
"So what?" He said indifferently, "Even if it's registered under her name, it doesn't count as her child. If she wants to have a legitimate child, she has to lie and say she's pregnant." He patted her on the shoulder twice after he finished speaking, "Anyway, it's still early. We have plenty of time before the child is born."
She opened her mouth halfway, and her expression was a bit silly. The prince wanted to slap himself in the face. There were so many sentimental words to say, why did he choose this one at the end!
She was clearly depressed, twisting the broken arrow in her hand, with a tearful look on her face.
She nodded and shook her head. "From the looks of this arrow, it must be related to him, but such an obvious pretext makes people suspicious. What other arrows can be used to kill people? Why choose this one? Huo Qingluan will soon return to the court after suppressing the rebellion in the northern border. Among all the civil and military officials in the court, only he can use such an arrow, and only he will hate me for the deaths of Zuo Zhaoyi and Princess Xia Ling."
He handed the arrow back, "What are you going to do next?"
She said: "The arrow body is made of wood, and the arrow head is not specially made, just an ordinary black dragon iron spine. But this feather is interesting. My Lord has been at the border for many years, so he should recognize this kind of feather."
She took the sedan chair back to the palace and went to Lizheng Hall to take a look. The prince was still in Liangyi Hall discussing matters and had not returned. The lights were lit in the palace. She looked east and saw a group of young eunuchs running over with paper twisters in their hands. She lifted her robe, went down the steps, and went up to the wall gate.
After he finished speaking, he went to the square. The prince looked at Prince Xin's back and suddenly realized that his frail younger brother had grown up without him noticing. He had a manly figure and shoulders strong enough to bear heavy loads. From now on, he probably wouldn't need his protection anymore.
"Master..." She called him blankly, but her mind was blank as to what to say next.
Xinghe nodded and said to Aunt Wei, "The East Palace has been kept in the dark about such a big thing. Thank you for telling me this news today."
She hummed, "What about you? Do you miss me or not?"
So she is really not stupid. If she is accepted as a disciple, she will be a talented student that will make the teacher feel proud.
The prince looked pleased, "Really?"
Huo Yan took the arrow. "This feather is not an ordinary goose or wild goose feather. It is hard and stable. It is used for long-range shooting in battle. It should be a bird of prey from the northern border." He looked up at her. "Huo Qingluan?"
This is the power accumulated from small favors. There are many people in the palace and many things to do. These low-level palace servants are distributed everywhere. Although they are inconspicuous, at a critical moment, they can add up to a tower and be as powerful as thousands of troops.
She said: "The arrow body is made of wood, and the arrow head is not specially made, just an ordinary black dragon iron spine. But this feather is interesting. My Lord has been at the border for many years, so he should recognize this kind of feather."
But the Queen had something going on, and the situation was different. Prince Xin told him about his worries, and he smiled faintly, "At our age, are we still afraid of two babies? You have to remember that our mother was the Empress Dowager, and the current Queen is the Empress Dowager. Do you think you can change the situation with just those two tricks? It's too early."
She hummed, "What about you? Do you miss me or not?"
She nodded and shook her head. "From the looks of this arrow, it must be related to him, but such an obvious pretext makes people suspicious. What other arrows can be used to kill people? Why choose this one? Huo Qingluan will soon return to the court after suppressing the rebellion in the northern border. Among all the civil and military officials in the court, only he can use such an arrow, and only he will hate me for the deaths of Zuo Zhaoyi and Princess Xia Ling."
But the Queen had something going on, and the situation was different. Prince Xin told him about his worries, and he smiled faintly, "At our age, are we still afraid of two babies? You have to remember that our mother was the Empress Dowager, and the current Queen is the Empress Dowager. Do you think you can change the situation with just those two tricks? It's too early."
Xinghe was stunned for a moment, "Aren't you angry?"
She was clearly depressed, twisting the broken arrow in her hand, with a tearful look on her face.
Therefore, the prince's wedding day was not overshadowed by this news, which was not good news. The songs and dances went on as usual, and it was only at the end that the program was disrupted by the arrival of Prince Jian in the palace to report.
She felt that this was a good start, and she could then smoothly involve her and Huo Yan's outing. She still doubted whether the person who shot the arrow was him. If he was quarreling with her, everything would be normal, but he kept silent, which made it even more suspicious.
So she is really not stupid. If she is accepted as a disciple, she will be a talented student that will make the teacher feel proud.
She hummed, "What about you? Do you miss me or not?"
"So what?" He said indifferently, "Even if it's registered under her name, it doesn't count as her child. If she wants to have a legitimate child, she has to lie and say she's pregnant." He patted her on the shoulder twice after he finished speaking, "Anyway, it's still early. We have plenty of time before the child is born."
There are many ways to kill people in this world. The most vicious one is not to splatter blood five steps away, but to transplant flowers and trees. The person who shot the cold arrow did not really want to kill her, but just wanted to draw the fire to Huo Qingluan. How could she not avenge the tragic death of her mother and sister? He might track down the real murderer, or he might plot a big plan to do it all at once. In order to prevent him from carrying out any of these, we simply took the initiative and used the Control Rong Division to deal with him. In this way, whether it is success or failure, the person who is behind the fire can be kept away from it, and the risk can be reduced to the minimum. It can be said that everything is calculated.
He handed the arrow back, "What are you going to do next?"
She hummed, "What about you? Do you miss me or not?"
He handed the arrow back, "What are you going to do next?"
He stared at her with the attentive gaze of lovers.
He said a few sarcastic words, but in the end he didn't mention the arrow. Or maybe it was because there was an open area nearby, so his spies couldn't monitor closely and therefore neglected it. He didn't mention it, so of course she chose to remain silent, but she felt vaguely lost in her heart. When the road ahead was cleared and she was no longer useful, how would he deal with her
No one dared to step forward to persuade him, and the Crown Prince also watched coldly. Prince Min used to be good friends with him, but since he was indoctrinated by Su Daxueshi that "we are all princes, regardless of status", he gradually distanced himself from him. Prince Xin looked around and saw that everyone was indifferent, so he couldn't help but sigh. He bowed and said, "Your Majesty, please go into the palace first, and I will go to persuade my elder brother. He has just returned to the capital after a long journey. Zhaoyi and the princess are guilty, but they should not be punished together. If he has done something excessive, please forgive him."
His expression became serious, "Don't talk nonsense."
The palace was naturally very lively the next day. The Crown Prince's birthday was celebrated every year. Although it was not a big birthday, the enthusiasm of the whole palace to celebrate the masters' birthdays did not diminish in the slightest.
She didn't say anything, but she had her reasons.
Huo Yan took the arrow. "This feather is not an ordinary goose or wild goose feather. It is hard and stable. It is used for long-range shooting in battle. It should be a bird of prey from the northern border." He looked up at her. "Huo Qingluan?"
"So what?" He said indifferently, "Even if it's registered under her name, it doesn't count as her child. If she wants to have a legitimate child, she has to lie and say she's pregnant." He patted her on the shoulder twice after he finished speaking, "Anyway, it's still early. We have plenty of time before the child is born."
After he finished speaking, he went to the square. The prince looked at Prince Xin's back and suddenly realized that his frail younger brother had grown up without him noticing. He had a manly figure and shoulders strong enough to bear heavy loads. From now on, he probably wouldn't need his protection anymore.
It seemed that he had a plan, but he didn't say it clearly, secretly hinting to her to wait until the time was right before making a move. Xinghe fell silent, and he went to the main hall, and she followed him with her sleeves hanging down. She always felt that he was dissatisfied, but he was just trying to hold it back. He hadn't gotten angry yet, which made her feel uneasy. She followed him step by step, if he went east, she followed him east, if he went west, she followed him west.
Therefore, the prince's wedding day was not overshadowed by this news, which was not good news. The songs and dances went on as usual, and it was only at the end that the program was disrupted by the arrival of Prince Jian in the palace to report.
Aunt Wei said, "It's what we should do. Although we are all the same, we know how to repay kindness. If it weren't for the forgiveness of Lord Su, I would probably be cleaning the official rooms in the lower three buildings now. I have to repay your kindness. If you have any other errands in the future, just tell me. As long as I can, I will go through fire and water to do it for you."
This is the power accumulated from small favors. There are many people in the palace and many things to do. These low-level palace servants are distributed everywhere. Although they are inconspicuous, at a critical moment, they can add up to a tower and be as powerful as thousands of troops.
Xinghe nodded and said to Aunt Wei, "The East Palace has been kept in the dark about such a big thing. Thank you for telling me this news today."
Just like the case of aconite last time, not everything can be explained in the end. Some are not authorized to be investigated in depth, and some cannot be investigated in depth. Anyway, Prince Jian was originally her next target. Even if today's incident had not happened, she would have eliminated him. But before taking action, it is better to find out who is behind the scenes. If it is Prince Xin, then treat him in his own way; if it is Queen Hui, there will be more opportunities to deal with him in the future, and there will always be a time for her to catch him by the pigtail; but if it is the prince... Her heart ached slightly. In order to completely turn the Su family and Prince Jianping's Mansion against each other, this possibility is not completely non-existent.
She choked and thought to herself that this was normal. She was used to being beaten. Even when there was no wind, there would still be three feet of waves. Today, a big rock fell into the water, but there was no splash at all. It was really unacceptable.
What kind of luck is this? Does it prove that the emperor is still energetic, diligent and affectionate? The concubines looked at each other and smiled awkwardly. Xinghe, who was standing by, couldn't figure out what the queen was up to. If she just said that she was pregnant, she must be planning to have a child through surrogacy. Now that the good news of Lian Changyu has also been announced, is she planning to win by numbers and completely challenge the prince
At this point, there is no need to hide it. Xinghe has not told anyone her true feelings in these years. Even if she thinks about some of her goals over and over again every day, she does not have the courage to bring them to light. Because that plot is not to be seen in the light, she must hide it from everyone. Except for her father and brother at home, she has no one to discuss with. Huo Yan originally wanted to try to win him over, but this man is too calm. How deep a relationship would it take to encourage him to change his position? She has given up trying. Now that he is willing to have a deep talk with her, it can be regarded as a small achievement.
The tender moment was fleeting, and when he wanted to look back, he could not find it. The prince watched her cut the wicks of the candles on the tree, and said, "Master, don't be busy too late at night, go to bed early, tomorrow is your wedding day." After that, she left without looking back. He was left alone, as if he had missed something, and he couldn't help but feel lost.
Ye Jinchun came out of the sedan chair. He followed the prince's order to remind Lord Su to go off duty at a certain time every day. "Tomorrow is the master's birthday. You will definitely not be able to come to the government office."
Xinghe carefully observed the prince's expression, wondering how she should persuade him if Lei Ting was furious. But after watching for a long time, the prince's face looked normal. If one had to appreciate it, it was probably just a little bit of melancholy that was easily overlooked!
Just like the case of aconite last time, not everything can be explained in the end. Some are not authorized to be investigated in depth, and some cannot be investigated in depth. Anyway, Prince Jian was originally her next target. Even if today's incident had not happened, she would have eliminated him. But before taking action, it is better to find out who is behind the scenes. If it is Prince Xin, then treat him in his own way; if it is Queen Hui, there will be more opportunities to deal with him in the future, and there will always be a time for her to catch him by the pigtail; but if it is the prince... Her heart ached slightly. In order to completely turn the Su family and Prince Jianping's Mansion against each other, this possibility is not completely non-existent.
She was clearly depressed, twisting the broken arrow in her hand, with a tearful look on her face.
She hummed, "What about you? Do you miss me or not?"
He agreed and went with her to the distant tree to get the horse. She did not linger any longer, turned her horse's head and whipped it away. After returning to the Control Military Division, she gave the broken arrow to Xu Xingzhi and asked him to send someone to investigate the origin of the arrow. She went to Zhaoyu to interrogate the suspect who assassinated the official before the festival. It was almost dark after all the busy work.
Huo Yan just looked at her, "I can't give you any good advice, I just want to tell you that the more the court stirs up trouble, the deeper the water will be. The prince is not a man without virtue, nor is he stupid. If you can find an opportunity to turn hostility into friendship, you must try your best to fight for it."
After he finished speaking, he went to the square. The prince looked at Prince Xin's back and suddenly realized that his frail younger brother had grown up without him noticing. He had a manly figure and shoulders strong enough to bear heavy loads. From now on, he probably wouldn't need his protection anymore.
The prince stood up and congratulated her generously. Just as he finished, the queen had another good news, saying that she and Qian Changyu were also pregnant with a dragon seed.
What good news? The queen is pregnant. Although this move was expected, it was also confusing.
He nodded. "Of course."
So it's still an unsolved case and no one can help her.
At this point, there is no need to hide it. Xinghe has not told anyone her true feelings in these years. Even if she thinks about some of her goals over and over again every day, she does not have the courage to bring them to light. Because that plot is not to be seen in the light, she must hide it from everyone. Except for her father and brother at home, she has no one to discuss with. Huo Yan originally wanted to try to win him over, but this man is too calm. How deep a relationship would it take to encourage him to change his position? She has given up trying. Now that he is willing to have a deep talk with her, it can be regarded as a small achievement.
This is the power accumulated from small favors. There are many people in the palace and many things to do. These low-level palace servants are distributed everywhere. Although they are inconspicuous, at a critical moment, they can add up to a tower and be as powerful as thousands of troops.
She didn't say anything, but she had her reasons.
Xinghe carefully observed the prince's expression, wondering how she should persuade him if Lei Ting was furious. But after watching for a long time, the prince's face looked normal. If one had to appreciate it, it was probably just a little bit of melancholy that was easily overlooked!
She was clearly depressed, twisting the broken arrow in her hand, with a tearful look on her face.
She was a little confused as to what this meant. She turned around and asked him, "Master, what do you mean..."
He stared at her with the attentive gaze of lovers.
Ye Jinchun came out of the sedan chair. He followed the prince's order to remind Lord Su to go off duty at a certain time every day. "Tomorrow is the master's birthday. You will definitely not be able to come to the government office."
There are many ways to kill people in this world. The most vicious one is not to splatter blood five steps away, but to transplant flowers and trees. The person who shot the cold arrow did not really want to kill her, but just wanted to draw the fire to Huo Qingluan. How could she not avenge the tragic death of her mother and sister? He might track down the real murderer, or he might plot a big plan to do it all at once. In order to prevent him from carrying out any of these, we simply took the initiative and used the Control Rong Division to deal with him. In this way, whether it is success or failure, the person who is behind the fire can be kept away from it, and the risk can be reduced to the minimum. It can be said that everything is calculated.
She was a little discouraged. "It's probably difficult to turn hostility into friendship. The prince is vindictive. He is forbearing now, but it's not certain that he will be forbearing after he ascends the throne."
He said a few sarcastic words, but in the end he didn't mention the arrow. Or maybe it was because there was an open area nearby, so his spies couldn't monitor closely and therefore neglected it. He didn't mention it, so of course she chose to remain silent, but she felt vaguely lost in her heart. When the road ahead was cleared and she was no longer useful, how would he deal with her
Xinghe was confused by his attitude, "Aren't you worried at all? This child will most likely be registered under the queen's name in the future."
In fact, I had a hunch before, and it wouldn't be surprising if it really happened. But I don't know what Queen Hui is up to. She has clearly formed an alliance, but she hasn't been informed of such a big thing. Since the Queen has her own plans, the Su family will be left behind sooner or later. She is not yet fully grown, but she is more resourceful than Zuo Zhaoyi. It seems wishful thinking for the Su family to profit from it.
He handed the arrow back, "What are you going to do next?"
He stared at her with the attentive gaze of lovers.
She nodded and shook her head. "From the looks of this arrow, it must be related to him, but such an obvious pretext makes people suspicious. What other arrows can be used to kill people? Why choose this one? Huo Qingluan will soon return to the court after suppressing the rebellion in the northern border. Among all the civil and military officials in the court, only he can use such an arrow, and only he will hate me for the deaths of Zuo Zhaoyi and Princess Xia Ling."
Just like the case of aconite last time, not everything can be explained in the end. Some are not authorized to be investigated in depth, and some cannot be investigated in depth. Anyway, Prince Jian was originally her next target. Even if today's incident had not happened, she would have eliminated him. But before taking action, it is better to find out who is behind the scenes. If it is Prince Xin, then treat him in his own way; if it is Queen Hui, there will be more opportunities to deal with him in the future, and there will always be a time for her to catch him by the pigtail; but if it is the prince... Her heart ached slightly. In order to completely turn the Su family and Prince Jianping's Mansion against each other, this possibility is not completely non-existent.
He said: "Then it depends on you to mediate and persuade your father and brother to give up power and surrender. Maybe there is still a glimmer of hope."
He said a few sarcastic words, but in the end he didn't mention the arrow. Or maybe it was because there was an open area nearby, so his spies couldn't monitor closely and therefore neglected it. He didn't mention it, so of course she chose to remain silent, but she felt vaguely lost in her heart. When the road ahead was cleared and she was no longer useful, how would he deal with her
She tucked her hands under her chest and smiled at him, "Mr. Huo, could you please not mention what we said and what happened after we met today to any third person?"
"I don't mean anything." He smiled gently, "The overall situation is stable, it's better to stay still than to move."
She didn't say anything, but she had her reasons.
The prince was just like usual, one was like this, two were like this. After the banquet, Prince Xin asked him about his strategy, but he still didn't think so, "If she gets pregnant, she'll give birth. The emperor is still strong at his age, and we, as his sons, should be happy."
She was clearly depressed, twisting the broken arrow in her hand, with a tearful look on her face.
After they left, Xinghe stood quietly under the corridor waiting for a long time before the prince came back. He was busy with official duties, so after entering the room, he washed up and went to the front hall to handle government affairs. She took off his coat for him, looked up and said, "Just now, the people from the Shangyi Bureau delivered the court gown, and I took the opportunity to inquire about the situation in the Greenhouse Palace. The queen had a Changyu who served her for more than ten years, but she suddenly disappeared a while ago. I asked around, but there has been no news about her. Just now, Aunt Wei came to report that she was the one who came forward to receive the queen's crown and clothes today. Aunt Wei was cautious and tried to get close to her, and found that Changyu's waist was bulging, as if she was pregnant."
Giving up power and surrendering is indeed the only feasible solution. But what happens after giving up power? I am at the mercy of others. If the prince decides to kill me as a warning to others, who will guarantee the safety of the Su family
"Master..." She called him blankly, but her mind was blank as to what to say next.
But the Queen had something going on, and the situation was different. Prince Xin told him about his worries, and he smiled faintly, "At our age, are we still afraid of two babies? You have to remember that our mother was the Empress Dowager, and the current Queen is the Empress Dowager. Do you think you can change the situation with just those two tricks? It's too early."
He handed the arrow back, "What are you going to do next?"
So it's still an unsolved case and no one can help her.
The prince stood up and congratulated her generously. Just as he finished, the queen had another good news, saying that she and Qian Changyu were also pregnant with a dragon seed.
The concubines who were eager to watch the fun congratulated the emperor and empress one after another. Only Prince Xin raised his eyes to look at the crown prince with a vague look of worry in his eyes.
She took the sedan chair back to the palace and went to Lizheng Hall to take a look. The prince was still in Liangyi Hall discussing matters and had not returned. The lights were lit in the palace. She looked east and saw a group of young eunuchs running over with paper twisters in their hands. She lifted her robe, went down the steps, and went up to the wall gate.
The emperor was embarrassed, and all his romantic affairs were exposed. The concubines in the palace, including Prince Xin and Prince Min, were all puzzled. Fortunately, the old queen mother was well-informed and said, "The emperor is in his prime, and it is a great blessing for the country to have two happy events."
She opened her mouth halfway, and her expression was a bit silly. The prince wanted to slap himself in the face. There were so many sentimental words to say, why did he choose this one at the end!
What kind of luck is this? Does it prove that the emperor is still energetic, diligent and affectionate? The concubines looked at each other and smiled awkwardly. Xinghe, who was standing by, couldn't figure out what the queen was up to. If she just said that she was pregnant, she must be planning to have a child through surrogacy. Now that the good news of Lian Changyu has also been announced, is she planning to win by numbers and completely challenge the prince
Therefore, the prince's wedding day was not overshadowed by this news, which was not good news. The songs and dances went on as usual, and it was only at the end that the program was disrupted by the arrival of Prince Jian in the palace to report.
She tucked her hands under her chest and smiled at him, "Mr. Huo, could you please not mention what we said and what happened after we met today to any third person?"
The prince was just like usual, one was like this, two were like this. After the banquet, Prince Xin asked him about his strategy, but he still didn't think so, "If she gets pregnant, she'll give birth. The emperor is still strong at his age, and we, as his sons, should be happy."
The prince was just like usual, one was like this, two were like this. After the banquet, Prince Xin asked him about his strategy, but he still didn't think so, "If she gets pregnant, she'll give birth. The emperor is still strong at his age, and we, as his sons, should be happy."
In fact, this arrow always gave her a bad feeling. Ever since the Su family boarded the ship of Prince Jian, none of their actions have escaped the eyes and ears of the prince. Just like Huo Yan said, the cliques and factions in the officialdom are clearly defined, and it is not difficult to see them as long as you pay attention. In this case, why didn't he touch the Su family? First, the unjust imprisonment of Mr. Shen Zhai was the first, second, Su Daxueshi was his chief teacher, and third, probably because he didn't want the feud between brothers to be so obvious. Since the Su family is under the Prince's Mansion, using the Su family to deal with the old master, then everything has nothing to do with him. The worst is that they fight among themselves, and the prince is still a clean prince.
He nodded. "Of course."
Xinghe said, "I almost forgot." He turned around and told Jinci to put the matter of the government office aside for tomorrow and then discuss it later. "Let's do it later. Reassign new people to replace the garrison at the palace gate. I will assign more people when I come back."
But the Queen had something going on, and the situation was different. Prince Xin told him about his worries, and he smiled faintly, "At our age, are we still afraid of two babies? You have to remember that our mother was the Empress Dowager, and the current Queen is the Empress Dowager. Do you think you can change the situation with just those two tricks? It's too early."
The prince was just like usual, one was like this, two were like this. After the banquet, Prince Xin asked him about his strategy, but he still didn't think so, "If she gets pregnant, she'll give birth. The emperor is still strong at his age, and we, as his sons, should be happy."
She looked at him eagerly, and he smiled wryly, "I miss you too. But you're having a love affair with someone else, and you're thinking about me at the same time. Don't you think your brain is not working well enough? All the children in your Su family are so philandering. You're just like your brother. If you were a man, you would have three wives and four concubines, and your parents would have to make room for you."
The prince was just like usual, one was like this, two were like this. After the banquet, Prince Xin asked him about his strategy, but he still didn't think so, "If she gets pregnant, she'll give birth. The emperor is still strong at his age, and we, as his sons, should be happy."
She took the sedan chair back to the palace and went to Lizheng Hall to take a look. The prince was still in Liangyi Hall discussing matters and had not returned. The lights were lit in the palace. She looked east and saw a group of young eunuchs running over with paper twisters in their hands. She lifted her robe, went down the steps, and went up to the wall gate.
She was clearly depressed, twisting the broken arrow in her hand, with a tearful look on her face.
"I have taken your advice to heart. Let's wait and see. The situation is ever-changing. The only thing I can do is to live and die together with my family." After saying that, she suddenly smiled coquettishly, "If something happens to me one day and the prince doesn't bury me, can you do me a favor? Just for... the sake of our drink today."
She said: "The arrow body is made of wood, and the arrow head is not specially made, just an ordinary black dragon iron spine. But this feather is interesting. My Lord has been at the border for many years, so he should recognize this kind of feather."
What good news? The queen is pregnant. Although this move was expected, it was also confusing.
The prince was just like usual, one was like this, two were like this. After the banquet, Prince Xin asked him about his strategy, but he still didn't think so, "If she gets pregnant, she'll give birth. The emperor is still strong at his age, and we, as his sons, should be happy."
She was clearly depressed, twisting the broken arrow in her hand, with a tearful look on her face.
She was a little discouraged. "It's probably difficult to turn hostility into friendship. The prince is vindictive. He is forbearing now, but it's not certain that he will be forbearing after he ascends the throne."
In fact, I had a hunch before, and it wouldn't be surprising if it really happened. But I don't know what Queen Hui is up to. She has clearly formed an alliance, but she hasn't been informed of such a big thing. Since the Queen has her own plans, the Su family will be left behind sooner or later. She is not yet fully grown, but she is more resourceful than Zuo Zhaoyi. It seems wishful thinking for the Su family to profit from it.
His expression became serious, "Don't talk nonsense."
At this point, there is no need to hide it. Xinghe has not told anyone her true feelings in these years. Even if she thinks about some of her goals over and over again every day, she does not have the courage to bring them to light. Because that plot is not to be seen in the light, she must hide it from everyone. Except for her father and brother at home, she has no one to discuss with. Huo Yan originally wanted to try to win him over, but this man is too calm. How deep a relationship would it take to encourage him to change his position? She has given up trying. Now that he is willing to have a deep talk with her, it can be regarded as a small achievement.
"Master..." She called him blankly, but her mind was blank as to what to say next.
Giving up power and surrendering is indeed the only feasible solution. But what happens after giving up power? I am at the mercy of others. If the prince decides to kill me as a warning to others, who will guarantee the safety of the Su family
The time for the clothes delivery from the Shangyi Bureau was as usual. Aunt Wei led three palace maids to the door and called Master Su politely, "The crown prince's court dress for tomorrow's day has been delivered. Please check it."
She choked and thought to herself that this was normal. She was used to being beaten. Even when there was no wind, there would still be three feet of waves. Today, a big rock fell into the water, but there was no splash at all. It was really unacceptable.
She smiled more and more brightly, and sighed, "I was confused, Lord Huo, please don't laugh at me. It's a coincidence today. I originally wanted to watch the lanterns with you, but the arrow just now scared me. In fact, I am still very afraid of death." She said, holding the wine pot, "I have to go back and find out where Prince Jian is. Although the origin of the arrow is obvious, it may not be him. What if his men were careless?"
Early in the morning, the prince kowtowed in front of the ancestral tablets in the Fengxian Hall, kowtowed in front of the empress dowager and the emperor and empress, and then returned to the East Palace to accept birthday congratulations from all the female officials and palace servants. This circle was full of encounters between foreheads and blue bricks. When the grand ceremony was completed, the Yichun Palace had already prepared elegant music and banquets to respectfully invite the empress dowager, the emperor's father and the queen mother to come.
So she is really not stupid. If she is accepted as a disciple, she will be a talented student that will make the teacher feel proud.
She hummed, "What about you? Do you miss me or not?"
She was a little discouraged. "It's probably difficult to turn hostility into friendship. The prince is vindictive. He is forbearing now, but it's not certain that he will be forbearing after he ascends the throne."
The prince was frightened by her and turned around to ask, "Su Xinghe, did you take the wrong medicine again?"
The concubines who were eager to watch the fun congratulated the emperor and empress one after another. Only Prince Xin raised his eyes to look at the crown prince with a vague look of worry in his eyes.
She smiled more and more brightly, and sighed, "I was confused, Lord Huo, please don't laugh at me. It's a coincidence today. I originally wanted to watch the lanterns with you, but the arrow just now scared me. In fact, I am still very afraid of death." She said, holding the wine pot, "I have to go back and find out where Prince Jian is. Although the origin of the arrow is obvious, it may not be him. What if his men were careless?"
He agreed and went with her to the distant tree to get the horse. She did not linger any longer, turned her horse's head and whipped it away. After returning to the Control Military Division, she gave the broken arrow to Xu Xingzhi and asked him to send someone to investigate the origin of the arrow. She went to Zhaoyu to interrogate the suspect who assassinated the official before the festival. It was almost dark after all the busy work.
She opened her mouth halfway, and her expression was a bit silly. The prince wanted to slap himself in the face. There were so many sentimental words to say, why did he choose this one at the end!
She grinned, "I haven't seen you all day. I missed you so much."
What good news? The queen is pregnant. Although this move was expected, it was also confusing.
Ye Jinchun came out of the sedan chair. He followed the prince's order to remind Lord Su to go off duty at a certain time every day. "Tomorrow is the master's birthday. You will definitely not be able to come to the government office."
Xinghe said, "I almost forgot." He turned around and told Jinci to put the matter of the government office aside for tomorrow and then discuss it later. "Let's do it later. Reassign new people to replace the garrison at the palace gate. I will assign more people when I come back."
Aunt Wei followed and said solemnly, "I have carefully observed your instructions. The clothes and bedding fumigated by the Clothing Bureau were sent to the Greenhouse Palace by the Queen's close servants. Wen Changyu disappeared quietly a while ago, but surprisingly, she came to the gate of the courtyard to pick her up yesterday. In order to see her more, I deliberately talked to her, and she didn't seem to have changed. Later, I said that her waistcoat was too loose and needed to be altered. I pulled her robe and pulled out a treasure - guess what? Wen Changyu's waist has become thicker, and she looks like she is four or five months pregnant, so she must be pregnant."
Xinghe was stunned for a moment, "Aren't you angry?"
Xinghe nodded and said to Aunt Wei, "The East Palace has been kept in the dark about such a big thing. Thank you for telling me this news today."
Xinghe said, "I almost forgot." He turned around and told Jinci to put the matter of the government office aside for tomorrow and then discuss it later. "Let's do it later. Reassign new people to replace the garrison at the palace gate. I will assign more people when I come back."
"I have taken your advice to heart. Let's wait and see. The situation is ever-changing. The only thing I can do is to live and die together with my family." After saying that, she suddenly smiled coquettishly, "If something happens to me one day and the prince doesn't bury me, can you do me a favor? Just for... the sake of our drink today."
Originally, the prince's birthday banquet should be based on harmony and joy, but the queen joined in the fun and whispered to the emperor. The emperor was shocked at first, but then he smiled and said, "It's a good thing."
Xinghe was confused by his attitude, "Aren't you worried at all? This child will most likely be registered under the queen's name in the future."
The prince was frightened by her and turned around to ask, "Su Xinghe, did you take the wrong medicine again?"
She took the sedan chair back to the palace and went to Lizheng Hall to take a look. The prince was still in Liangyi Hall discussing matters and had not returned. The lights were lit in the palace. She looked east and saw a group of young eunuchs running over with paper twisters in their hands. She lifted her robe, went down the steps, and went up to the wall gate.
How could there be such a careless woman? He stood there and sighed softly, "What did you see?"
The appearance of a person instantly extinguished all the joy in the emperor's heart. Qingluan returned to the court in triumph, but his mother and sister were both executed. This blow made him collapse. He knelt in the square in front of the Taiji Hall for a long time. Perhaps the sky couldn't bear it anymore, and it started to rain. He was wearing heavy armor and crying loudly. The lanterns in front of the emperor were arranged in a long array under the Danbi. The emperor stood there, not knowing how to face him.
The concubines who were eager to watch the fun congratulated the emperor and empress one after another. Only Prince Xin raised his eyes to look at the crown prince with a vague look of worry in his eyes.
She was a little confused as to what this meant. She turned around and asked him, "Master, what do you mean..."
In fact, this arrow always gave her a bad feeling. Ever since the Su family boarded the ship of Prince Jian, none of their actions have escaped the eyes and ears of the prince. Just like Huo Yan said, the cliques and factions in the officialdom are clearly defined, and it is not difficult to see them as long as you pay attention. In this case, why didn't he touch the Su family? First, the unjust imprisonment of Mr. Shen Zhai was the first, second, Su Daxueshi was his chief teacher, and third, probably because he didn't want the feud between brothers to be so obvious. Since the Su family is under the Prince's Mansion, using the Su family to deal with the old master, then everything has nothing to do with him. The worst is that they fight among themselves, and the prince is still a clean prince.
She tucked her hands under her chest and smiled at him, "Mr. Huo, could you please not mention what we said and what happened after we met today to any third person?"
"I have taken your advice to heart. Let's wait and see. The situation is ever-changing. The only thing I can do is to live and die together with my family." After saying that, she suddenly smiled coquettishly, "If something happens to me one day and the prince doesn't bury me, can you do me a favor? Just for... the sake of our drink today."
Ye Jinchun came out of the sedan chair. He followed the prince's order to remind Lord Su to go off duty at a certain time every day. "Tomorrow is the master's birthday. You will definitely not be able to come to the government office."
The time for the clothes delivery from the Shangyi Bureau was as usual. Aunt Wei led three palace maids to the door and called Master Su politely, "The crown prince's court dress for tomorrow's day has been delivered. Please check it."
Xinghe was suddenly speechless. She lowered her head and stared at her toes. After hesitating for a moment, she repeated blindly, "I really miss you."
After they left, Xinghe stood quietly under the corridor waiting for a long time before the prince came back. He was busy with official duties, so after entering the room, he washed up and went to the front hall to handle government affairs. She took off his coat for him, looked up and said, "Just now, the people from the Shangyi Bureau delivered the court gown, and I took the opportunity to inquire about the situation in the Greenhouse Palace. The queen had a Changyu who served her for more than ten years, but she suddenly disappeared a while ago. I asked around, but there has been no news about her. Just now, Aunt Wei came to report that she was the one who came forward to receive the queen's crown and clothes today. Aunt Wei was cautious and tried to get close to her, and found that Changyu's waist was bulging, as if she was pregnant."
It seemed that he had a plan, but he didn't say it clearly, secretly hinting to her to wait until the time was right before making a move. Xinghe fell silent, and he went to the main hall, and she followed him with her sleeves hanging down. She always felt that he was dissatisfied, but he was just trying to hold it back. He hadn't gotten angry yet, which made her feel uneasy. She followed him step by step, if he went east, she followed him east, if he went west, she followed him west.
It seemed that he had a plan, but he didn't say it clearly, secretly hinting to her to wait until the time was right before making a move. Xinghe fell silent, and he went to the main hall, and she followed him with her sleeves hanging down. She always felt that he was dissatisfied, but he was just trying to hold it back. He hadn't gotten angry yet, which made her feel uneasy. She followed him step by step, if he went east, she followed him east, if he went west, she followed him west.
He handed the arrow back, "What are you going to do next?"
Xinghe was stunned for a moment, "Aren't you angry?"
She still performed her routine work meticulously. After the inspection, she pursed her lips and smiled at Aunt Wei, "I have something else to trouble you, Aunt." As she spoke, she turned and went to the duty room in the side hall.
Huo Yan just looked at her, "I can't give you any good advice, I just want to tell you that the more the court stirs up trouble, the deeper the water will be. The prince is not a man without virtue, nor is he stupid. If you can find an opportunity to turn hostility into friendship, you must try your best to fight for it."
This is the power accumulated from small favors. There are many people in the palace and many things to do. These low-level palace servants are distributed everywhere. Although they are inconspicuous, at a critical moment, they can add up to a tower and be as powerful as thousands of troops.
Aunt Wei followed and said solemnly, "I have carefully observed your instructions. The clothes and bedding fumigated by the Clothing Bureau were sent to the Greenhouse Palace by the Queen's close servants. Wen Changyu disappeared quietly a while ago, but surprisingly, she came to the gate of the courtyard to pick her up yesterday. In order to see her more, I deliberately talked to her, and she didn't seem to have changed. Later, I said that her waistcoat was too loose and needed to be altered. I pulled her robe and pulled out a treasure - guess what? Wen Changyu's waist has become thicker, and she looks like she is four or five months pregnant, so she must be pregnant."
How could there be such a careless woman? He stood there and sighed softly, "What did you see?"
She hummed, "What about you? Do you miss me or not?"
So it's still an unsolved case and no one can help her.
The prince was frightened by her and turned around to ask, "Su Xinghe, did you take the wrong medicine again?"
She choked and thought to herself that this was normal. She was used to being beaten. Even when there was no wind, there would still be three feet of waves. Today, a big rock fell into the water, but there was no splash at all. It was really unacceptable.
In fact, I had a hunch before, and it wouldn't be surprising if it really happened. But I don't know what Queen Hui is up to. She has clearly formed an alliance, but she hasn't been informed of such a big thing. Since the Queen has her own plans, the Su family will be left behind sooner or later. She is not yet fully grown, but she is more resourceful than Zuo Zhaoyi. It seems wishful thinking for the Su family to profit from it.
She smiled more and more brightly, and sighed, "I was confused, Lord Huo, please don't laugh at me. It's a coincidence today. I originally wanted to watch the lanterns with you, but the arrow just now scared me. In fact, I am still very afraid of death." She said, holding the wine pot, "I have to go back and find out where Prince Jian is. Although the origin of the arrow is obvious, it may not be him. What if his men were careless?"
No one dared to step forward to persuade him, and the Crown Prince also watched coldly. Prince Min used to be good friends with him, but since he was indoctrinated by Su Daxueshi that "we are all princes, regardless of status", he gradually distanced himself from him. Prince Xin looked around and saw that everyone was indifferent, so he couldn't help but sigh. He bowed and said, "Your Majesty, please go into the palace first, and I will go to persuade my elder brother. He has just returned to the capital after a long journey. Zhaoyi and the princess are guilty, but they should not be punished together. If he has done something excessive, please forgive him."
Xinghe was confused by his attitude, "Aren't you worried at all? This child will most likely be registered under the queen's name in the future."
Xinghe nodded and said to Aunt Wei, "The East Palace has been kept in the dark about such a big thing. Thank you for telling me this news today."
She still performed her routine work meticulously. After the inspection, she pursed her lips and smiled at Aunt Wei, "I have something else to trouble you, Aunt." As she spoke, she turned and went to the duty room in the side hall.
Xinghe nodded and said to Aunt Wei, "The East Palace has been kept in the dark about such a big thing. Thank you for telling me this news today."
His expression became serious, "Don't talk nonsense."
She felt that this was a good start, and she could then smoothly involve her and Huo Yan's outing. She still doubted whether the person who shot the arrow was him. If he was quarreling with her, everything would be normal, but he kept silent, which made it even more suspicious.
Aunt Wei said, "It's what we should do. Although we are all the same, we know how to repay kindness. If it weren't for the forgiveness of Lord Su, I would probably be cleaning the official rooms in the lower three buildings now. I have to repay your kindness. If you have any other errands in the future, just tell me. As long as I can, I will go through fire and water to do it for you."
"I don't mean anything." He smiled gently, "The overall situation is stable, it's better to stay still than to move."
Huo Yan chased her for a long distance, but did not find the person who shot the arrow. On the way back, he was still worried about luring her away from the mountain, afraid that she would be kidnapped, afraid that she would be scared. But when he returned to the pear tree, he found her fiddling with the broken arrow, carefully checking it from the tip to the tail feathers.
"I don't mean anything." He smiled gently, "The overall situation is stable, it's better to stay still than to move."
The prince was just like usual, one was like this, two were like this. After the banquet, Prince Xin asked him about his strategy, but he still didn't think so, "If she gets pregnant, she'll give birth. The emperor is still strong at his age, and we, as his sons, should be happy."
This is the power accumulated from small favors. There are many people in the palace and many things to do. These low-level palace servants are distributed everywhere. Although they are inconspicuous, at a critical moment, they can add up to a tower and be as powerful as thousands of troops.
In fact, this arrow always gave her a bad feeling. Ever since the Su family boarded the ship of Prince Jian, none of their actions have escaped the eyes and ears of the prince. Just like Huo Yan said, the cliques and factions in the officialdom are clearly defined, and it is not difficult to see them as long as you pay attention. In this case, why didn't he touch the Su family? First, the unjust imprisonment of Mr. Shen Zhai was the first, second, Su Daxueshi was his chief teacher, and third, probably because he didn't want the feud between brothers to be so obvious. Since the Su family is under the Prince's Mansion, using the Su family to deal with the old master, then everything has nothing to do with him. The worst is that they fight among themselves, and the prince is still a clean prince.
There are many ways to kill people in this world. The most vicious one is not to splatter blood five steps away, but to transplant flowers and trees. The person who shot the cold arrow did not really want to kill her, but just wanted to draw the fire to Huo Qingluan. How could she not avenge the tragic death of her mother and sister? He might track down the real murderer, or he might plot a big plan to do it all at once. In order to prevent him from carrying out any of these, we simply took the initiative and used the Control Rong Division to deal with him. In this way, whether it is success or failure, the person who is behind the fire can be kept away from it, and the risk can be reduced to the minimum. It can be said that everything is calculated.
She smiled more and more brightly, and sighed, "I was confused, Lord Huo, please don't laugh at me. It's a coincidence today. I originally wanted to watch the lanterns with you, but the arrow just now scared me. In fact, I am still very afraid of death." She said, holding the wine pot, "I have to go back and find out where Prince Jian is. Although the origin of the arrow is obvious, it may not be him. What if his men were careless?"
She tucked her hands under her chest and smiled at him, "Mr. Huo, could you please not mention what we said and what happened after we met today to any third person?"
After they left, Xinghe stood quietly under the corridor waiting for a long time before the prince came back. He was busy with official duties, so after entering the room, he washed up and went to the front hall to handle government affairs. She took off his coat for him, looked up and said, "Just now, the people from the Shangyi Bureau delivered the court gown, and I took the opportunity to inquire about the situation in the Greenhouse Palace. The queen had a Changyu who served her for more than ten years, but she suddenly disappeared a while ago. I asked around, but there has been no news about her. Just now, Aunt Wei came to report that she was the one who came forward to receive the queen's crown and clothes today. Aunt Wei was cautious and tried to get close to her, and found that Changyu's waist was bulging, as if she was pregnant."
She grinned, "I haven't seen you all day. I missed you so much."
The appearance of a person instantly extinguished all the joy in the emperor's heart. Qingluan returned to the court in triumph, but his mother and sister were both executed. This blow made him collapse. He knelt in the square in front of the Taiji Hall for a long time. Perhaps the sky couldn't bear it anymore, and it started to rain. He was wearing heavy armor and crying loudly. The lanterns in front of the emperor were arranged in a long array under the Danbi. The emperor stood there, not knowing how to face him.
Such shocking news should make the prince furious. There are only three healthy men in the palace, besides him, Prince Xin and the emperor. When the queen was first canonized, they also discussed what to do if the queen gave birth to a child. Now the queen is still not pregnant, but the young lady beside her is pregnant. The emperor is so old, it is really embarrassing to talk about it.
The palace was naturally very lively the next day. The Crown Prince's birthday was celebrated every year. Although it was not a big birthday, the enthusiasm of the whole palace to celebrate the masters' birthdays did not diminish in the slightest.
No one dared to step forward to persuade him, and the Crown Prince also watched coldly. Prince Min used to be good friends with him, but since he was indoctrinated by Su Daxueshi that "we are all princes, regardless of status", he gradually distanced himself from him. Prince Xin looked around and saw that everyone was indifferent, so he couldn't help but sigh. He bowed and said, "Your Majesty, please go into the palace first, and I will go to persuade my elder brother. He has just returned to the capital after a long journey. Zhaoyi and the princess are guilty, but they should not be punished together. If he has done something excessive, please forgive him."
She tucked her hands under her chest and smiled at him, "Mr. Huo, could you please not mention what we said and what happened after we met today to any third person?"
He said: "Then it depends on you to mediate and persuade your father and brother to give up power and surrender. Maybe there is still a glimmer of hope."
She looked at him eagerly, and he smiled wryly, "I miss you too. But you're having a love affair with someone else, and you're thinking about me at the same time. Don't you think your brain is not working well enough? All the children in your Su family are so philandering. You're just like your brother. If you were a man, you would have three wives and four concubines, and your parents would have to make room for you."
So it's still an unsolved case and no one can help her.
Xinghe carefully observed the prince's expression, wondering how she should persuade him if Lei Ting was furious. But after watching for a long time, the prince's face looked normal. If one had to appreciate it, it was probably just a little bit of melancholy that was easily overlooked!
There was no earth-shattering or screaming, but this simple sentence made his heart spasm. She had a kind of gentle complaint like a young wife. The prince thought a lot, countless words ran back and forth in his mind, but he couldn't find a suitable answer. He struggled for a moment, stepped forward and held her hand, "Okay, I don't blame you for meeting Huo Yan secretly, but this is just this time, and it won't happen again."
The prince was frightened by her and turned around to ask, "Su Xinghe, did you take the wrong medicine again?"
"Alas..." He sighed deeply, "Look, my royal father is going to be a father again, and I don't even know where my wife is."
She looked at him eagerly, and he smiled wryly, "I miss you too. But you're having a love affair with someone else, and you're thinking about me at the same time. Don't you think your brain is not working well enough? All the children in your Su family are so philandering. You're just like your brother. If you were a man, you would have three wives and four concubines, and your parents would have to make room for you."
Xinghe nodded and said to Aunt Wei, "The East Palace has been kept in the dark about such a big thing. Thank you for telling me this news today."
Xinghe was stunned for a moment, "Aren't you angry?"
"Alas..." He sighed deeply, "Look, my royal father is going to be a father again, and I don't even know where my wife is."
The emperor was embarrassed, and all his romantic affairs were exposed. The concubines in the palace, including Prince Xin and Prince Min, were all puzzled. Fortunately, the old queen mother was well-informed and said, "The emperor is in his prime, and it is a great blessing for the country to have two happy events."
Huo Yan chased her for a long distance, but did not find the person who shot the arrow. On the way back, he was still worried about luring her away from the mountain, afraid that she would be kidnapped, afraid that she would be scared. But when he returned to the pear tree, he found her fiddling with the broken arrow, carefully checking it from the tip to the tail feathers.
She hummed, "What about you? Do you miss me or not?"
Aunt Wei followed and said solemnly, "I have carefully observed your instructions. The clothes and bedding fumigated by the Clothing Bureau were sent to the Greenhouse Palace by the Queen's close servants. Wen Changyu disappeared quietly a while ago, but surprisingly, she came to the gate of the courtyard to pick her up yesterday. In order to see her more, I deliberately talked to her, and she didn't seem to have changed. Later, I said that her waistcoat was too loose and needed to be altered. I pulled her robe and pulled out a treasure - guess what? Wen Changyu's waist has become thicker, and she looks like she is four or five months pregnant, so she must be pregnant."
After they left, Xinghe stood quietly under the corridor waiting for a long time before the prince came back. He was busy with official duties, so after entering the room, he washed up and went to the front hall to handle government affairs. She took off his coat for him, looked up and said, "Just now, the people from the Shangyi Bureau delivered the court gown, and I took the opportunity to inquire about the situation in the Greenhouse Palace. The queen had a Changyu who served her for more than ten years, but she suddenly disappeared a while ago. I asked around, but there has been no news about her. Just now, Aunt Wei came to report that she was the one who came forward to receive the queen's crown and clothes today. Aunt Wei was cautious and tried to get close to her, and found that Changyu's waist was bulging, as if she was pregnant."
Aunt Wei followed and said solemnly, "I have carefully observed your instructions. The clothes and bedding fumigated by the Clothing Bureau were sent to the Greenhouse Palace by the Queen's close servants. Wen Changyu disappeared quietly a while ago, but surprisingly, she came to the gate of the courtyard to pick her up yesterday. In order to see her more, I deliberately talked to her, and she didn't seem to have changed. Later, I said that her waistcoat was too loose and needed to be altered. I pulled her robe and pulled out a treasure - guess what? Wen Changyu's waist has become thicker, and she looks like she is four or five months pregnant, so she must be pregnant."
He asked why he was angry, "This palace has been deserted for eight or nine years, and no concubine has given birth. Now that the emperor's father is about to reach the age of 60, and has no grandchildren, it would be fine to have a son for fun."
She choked and thought to herself that this was normal. She was used to being beaten. Even when there was no wind, there would still be three feet of waves. Today, a big rock fell into the water, but there was no splash at all. It was really unacceptable.
He agreed and went with her to the distant tree to get the horse. She did not linger any longer, turned her horse's head and whipped it away. After returning to the Control Military Division, she gave the broken arrow to Xu Xingzhi and asked him to send someone to investigate the origin of the arrow. She went to Zhaoyu to interrogate the suspect who assassinated the official before the festival. It was almost dark after all the busy work.
Xinghe was confused by his attitude, "Aren't you worried at all? This child will most likely be registered under the queen's name in the future."
The prince was frightened by her and turned around to ask, "Su Xinghe, did you take the wrong medicine again?"
Xinghe nodded and said to Aunt Wei, "The East Palace has been kept in the dark about such a big thing. Thank you for telling me this news today."
Xinghe carefully observed the prince's expression, wondering how she should persuade him if Lei Ting was furious. But after watching for a long time, the prince's face looked normal. If one had to appreciate it, it was probably just a little bit of melancholy that was easily overlooked!
She grinned, "I haven't seen you all day. I missed you so much."
"So what?" He said indifferently, "Even if it's registered under her name, it doesn't count as her child. If she wants to have a legitimate child, she has to lie and say she's pregnant." He patted her on the shoulder twice after he finished speaking, "Anyway, it's still early. We have plenty of time before the child is born."
"Master..." She called him blankly, but her mind was blank as to what to say next.
The prince was just like usual, one was like this, two were like this. After the banquet, Prince Xin asked him about his strategy, but he still didn't think so, "If she gets pregnant, she'll give birth. The emperor is still strong at his age, and we, as his sons, should be happy."
She was a little confused as to what this meant. She turned around and asked him, "Master, what do you mean..."
So it's still an unsolved case and no one can help her.
So it's still an unsolved case and no one can help her.
He agreed and went with her to the distant tree to get the horse. She did not linger any longer, turned her horse's head and whipped it away. After returning to the Control Military Division, she gave the broken arrow to Xu Xingzhi and asked him to send someone to investigate the origin of the arrow. She went to Zhaoyu to interrogate the suspect who assassinated the official before the festival. It was almost dark after all the busy work.
The emperor went from being stunned at first to accepting and even showing his joy in the end. It only took a blink of an eye. What can better prove a man's ability than having a son in old age? The emperor was like a general who had won a battle, and even his body was straighter than before. This birthday banquet was not only a birthday banquet for the prince, but also a welcoming banquet for the dragon descendants. In the eyes of the emperor, this was God's compensation for his loss of leisure time. With a child around his knees, he could still beautify his old age.
Huo Yan chased her for a long distance, but did not find the person who shot the arrow. On the way back, he was still worried about luring her away from the mountain, afraid that she would be kidnapped, afraid that she would be scared. But when he returned to the pear tree, he found her fiddling with the broken arrow, carefully checking it from the tip to the tail feathers.
In fact, this arrow always gave her a bad feeling. Ever since the Su family boarded the ship of Prince Jian, none of their actions have escaped the eyes and ears of the prince. Just like Huo Yan said, the cliques and factions in the officialdom are clearly defined, and it is not difficult to see them as long as you pay attention. In this case, why didn't he touch the Su family? First, the unjust imprisonment of Mr. Shen Zhai was the first, second, Su Daxueshi was his chief teacher, and third, probably because he didn't want the feud between brothers to be so obvious. Since the Su family is under the Prince's Mansion, using the Su family to deal with the old master, then everything has nothing to do with him. The worst is that they fight among themselves, and the prince is still a clean prince.
"I don't mean anything." He smiled gently, "The overall situation is stable, it's better to stay still than to move."
He said a few sarcastic words, but in the end he didn't mention the arrow. Or maybe it was because there was an open area nearby, so his spies couldn't monitor closely and therefore neglected it. He didn't mention it, so of course she chose to remain silent, but she felt vaguely lost in her heart. When the road ahead was cleared and she was no longer useful, how would he deal with her
Originally, the prince's birthday banquet should be based on harmony and joy, but the queen joined in the fun and whispered to the emperor. The emperor was shocked at first, but then he smiled and said, "It's a good thing."
What kind of luck is this? Does it prove that the emperor is still energetic, diligent and affectionate? The concubines looked at each other and smiled awkwardly. Xinghe, who was standing by, couldn't figure out what the queen was up to. If she just said that she was pregnant, she must be planning to have a child through surrogacy. Now that the good news of Lian Changyu has also been announced, is she planning to win by numbers and completely challenge the prince
The prince looked pleased, "Really?"
Xinghe was stunned for a moment, "Aren't you angry?"
She said: "The arrow body is made of wood, and the arrow head is not specially made, just an ordinary black dragon iron spine. But this feather is interesting. My Lord has been at the border for many years, so he should recognize this kind of feather."
It seemed that he had a plan, but he didn't say it clearly, secretly hinting to her to wait until the time was right before making a move. Xinghe fell silent, and he went to the main hall, and she followed him with her sleeves hanging down. She always felt that he was dissatisfied, but he was just trying to hold it back. He hadn't gotten angry yet, which made her feel uneasy. She followed him step by step, if he went east, she followed him east, if he went west, she followed him west.
The tender moment was fleeting, and when he wanted to look back, he could not find it. The prince watched her cut the wicks of the candles on the tree, and said, "Master, don't be busy too late at night, go to bed early, tomorrow is your wedding day." After that, she left without looking back. He was left alone, as if he had missed something, and he couldn't help but feel lost.
He agreed and went with her to the distant tree to get the horse. She did not linger any longer, turned her horse's head and whipped it away. After returning to the Control Military Division, she gave the broken arrow to Xu Xingzhi and asked him to send someone to investigate the origin of the arrow. She went to Zhaoyu to interrogate the suspect who assassinated the official before the festival. It was almost dark after all the busy work.
What kind of luck is this? Does it prove that the emperor is still energetic, diligent and affectionate? The concubines looked at each other and smiled awkwardly. Xinghe, who was standing by, couldn't figure out what the queen was up to. If she just said that she was pregnant, she must be planning to have a child through surrogacy. Now that the good news of Lian Changyu has also been announced, is she planning to win by numbers and completely challenge the prince
She hummed, "What about you? Do you miss me or not?"
The prince was frightened by her and turned around to ask, "Su Xinghe, did you take the wrong medicine again?"
He agreed and went with her to the distant tree to get the horse. She did not linger any longer, turned her horse's head and whipped it away. After returning to the Control Military Division, she gave the broken arrow to Xu Xingzhi and asked him to send someone to investigate the origin of the arrow. She went to Zhaoyu to interrogate the suspect who assassinated the official before the festival. It was almost dark after all the busy work.
The prince looked pleased, "Really?"
She grinned, "I haven't seen you all day. I missed you so much."
The emperor was embarrassed, and all his romantic affairs were exposed. The concubines in the palace, including Prince Xin and Prince Min, were all puzzled. Fortunately, the old queen mother was well-informed and said, "The emperor is in his prime, and it is a great blessing for the country to have two happy events."
The prince looked pleased, "Really?"
So it's still an unsolved case and no one can help her.
"Alas..." He sighed deeply, "Look, my royal father is going to be a father again, and I don't even know where my wife is."
The prince was just like usual, one was like this, two were like this. After the banquet, Prince Xin asked him about his strategy, but he still didn't think so, "If she gets pregnant, she'll give birth. The emperor is still strong at his age, and we, as his sons, should be happy."
Originally, the prince's birthday banquet should be based on harmony and joy, but the queen joined in the fun and whispered to the emperor. The emperor was shocked at first, but then he smiled and said, "It's a good thing."
The prince looked pleased, "Really?"
The prince was just like usual, one was like this, two were like this. After the banquet, Prince Xin asked him about his strategy, but he still didn't think so, "If she gets pregnant, she'll give birth. The emperor is still strong at his age, and we, as his sons, should be happy."
Aunt Wei said, "It's what we should do. Although we are all the same, we know how to repay kindness. If it weren't for the forgiveness of Lord Su, I would probably be cleaning the official rooms in the lower three buildings now. I have to repay your kindness. If you have any other errands in the future, just tell me. As long as I can, I will go through fire and water to do it for you."
She hummed, "What about you? Do you miss me or not?"
The emperor went from being stunned at first to accepting and even showing his joy in the end. It only took a blink of an eye. What can better prove a man's ability than having a son in old age? The emperor was like a general who had won a battle, and even his body was straighter than before. This birthday banquet was not only a birthday banquet for the prince, but also a welcoming banquet for the dragon descendants. In the eyes of the emperor, this was God's compensation for his loss of leisure time. With a child around his knees, he could still beautify his old age.
Aunt Wei followed and said solemnly, "I have carefully observed your instructions. The clothes and bedding fumigated by the Clothing Bureau were sent to the Greenhouse Palace by the Queen's close servants. Wen Changyu disappeared quietly a while ago, but surprisingly, she came to the gate of the courtyard to pick her up yesterday. In order to see her more, I deliberately talked to her, and she didn't seem to have changed. Later, I said that her waistcoat was too loose and needed to be altered. I pulled her robe and pulled out a treasure - guess what? Wen Changyu's waist has become thicker, and she looks like she is four or five months pregnant, so she must be pregnant."
She choked and thought to herself that this was normal. She was used to being beaten. Even when there was no wind, there would still be three feet of waves. Today, a big rock fell into the water, but there was no splash at all. It was really unacceptable.
The prince stood up and congratulated her generously. Just as he finished, the queen had another good news, saying that she and Qian Changyu were also pregnant with a dragon seed.
She felt that this was a good start, and she could then smoothly involve her and Huo Yan's outing. She still doubted whether the person who shot the arrow was him. If he was quarreling with her, everything would be normal, but he kept silent, which made it even more suspicious.
The prince was frightened by her and turned around to ask, "Su Xinghe, did you take the wrong medicine again?"
So she is really not stupid. If she is accepted as a disciple, she will be a talented student that will make the teacher feel proud.
Originally, the prince's birthday banquet should be based on harmony and joy, but the queen joined in the fun and whispered to the emperor. The emperor was shocked at first, but then he smiled and said, "It's a good thing."
She looked at him eagerly, and he smiled wryly, "I miss you too. But you're having a love affair with someone else, and you're thinking about me at the same time. Don't you think your brain is not working well enough? All the children in your Su family are so philandering. You're just like your brother. If you were a man, you would have three wives and four concubines, and your parents would have to make room for you."
Xinghe carefully observed the prince's expression, wondering how she should persuade him if Lei Ting was furious. But after watching for a long time, the prince's face looked normal. If one had to appreciate it, it was probably just a little bit of melancholy that was easily overlooked!
She opened her mouth halfway, and her expression was a bit silly. The prince wanted to slap himself in the face. There were so many sentimental words to say, why did he choose this one at the end!
She smiled more and more brightly, and sighed, "I was confused, Lord Huo, please don't laugh at me. It's a coincidence today. I originally wanted to watch the lanterns with you, but the arrow just now scared me. In fact, I am still very afraid of death." She said, holding the wine pot, "I have to go back and find out where Prince Jian is. Although the origin of the arrow is obvious, it may not be him. What if his men were careless?"
At this point, there is no need to hide it. Xinghe has not told anyone her true feelings in these years. Even if she thinks about some of her goals over and over again every day, she does not have the courage to bring them to light. Because that plot is not to be seen in the light, she must hide it from everyone. Except for her father and brother at home, she has no one to discuss with. Huo Yan originally wanted to try to win him over, but this man is too calm. How deep a relationship would it take to encourage him to change his position? She has given up trying. Now that he is willing to have a deep talk with her, it can be regarded as a small achievement.
She choked and thought to herself that this was normal. She was used to being beaten. Even when there was no wind, there would still be three feet of waves. Today, a big rock fell into the water, but there was no splash at all. It was really unacceptable.
The appearance of a person instantly extinguished all the joy in the emperor's heart. Qingluan returned to the court in triumph, but his mother and sister were both executed. This blow made him collapse. He knelt in the square in front of the Taiji Hall for a long time. Perhaps the sky couldn't bear it anymore, and it started to rain. He was wearing heavy armor and crying loudly. The lanterns in front of the emperor were arranged in a long array under the Danbi. The emperor stood there, not knowing how to face him.
She was clearly depressed, twisting the broken arrow in her hand, with a tearful look on her face.
In fact, this arrow always gave her a bad feeling. Ever since the Su family boarded the ship of Prince Jian, none of their actions have escaped the eyes and ears of the prince. Just like Huo Yan said, the cliques and factions in the officialdom are clearly defined, and it is not difficult to see them as long as you pay attention. In this case, why didn't he touch the Su family? First, the unjust imprisonment of Mr. Shen Zhai was the first, second, Su Daxueshi was his chief teacher, and third, probably because he didn't want the feud between brothers to be so obvious. Since the Su family is under the Prince's Mansion, using the Su family to deal with the old master, then everything has nothing to do with him. The worst is that they fight among themselves, and the prince is still a clean prince.
There are many ways to kill people in this world. The most vicious one is not to splatter blood five steps away, but to transplant flowers and trees. The person who shot the cold arrow did not really want to kill her, but just wanted to draw the fire to Huo Qingluan. How could she not avenge the tragic death of her mother and sister? He might track down the real murderer, or he might plot a big plan to do it all at once. In order to prevent him from carrying out any of these, we simply took the initiative and used the Control Rong Division to deal with him. In this way, whether it is success or failure, the person who is behind the fire can be kept away from it, and the risk can be reduced to the minimum. It can be said that everything is calculated.
So she is really not stupid. If she is accepted as a disciple, she will be a talented student that will make the teacher feel proud.
After he finished speaking, he went to the square. The prince looked at Prince Xin's back and suddenly realized that his frail younger brother had grown up without him noticing. He had a manly figure and shoulders strong enough to bear heavy loads. From now on, he probably wouldn't need his protection anymore.
The tender moment was fleeting, and when he wanted to look back, he could not find it. The prince watched her cut the wicks of the candles on the tree, and said, "Master, don't be busy too late at night, go to bed early, tomorrow is your wedding day." After that, she left without looking back. He was left alone, as if he had missed something, and he couldn't help but feel lost.
What good news? The queen is pregnant. Although this move was expected, it was also confusing.
He nodded. "Of course."
Huo Yan just looked at her, "I can't give you any good advice, I just want to tell you that the more the court stirs up trouble, the deeper the water will be. The prince is not a man without virtue, nor is he stupid. If you can find an opportunity to turn hostility into friendship, you must try your best to fight for it."
If she thought about it carefully, all the way to today, Zuo Zhaoyi and Princess Xia Ling were ruined by her, and the same would probably happen to Prince Jian soon after. As for the Crown Prince, he was a complete victim of a self-torture scheme. In essence, he had been using her and the Su family from beginning to end. The little affection between them in private was just a sudden whim of the master when he was free. As for feelings, there must be some, even if you raise a cat or a dog, you still have feelings. But when it comes to politics, she doesn't think that her hugs, kisses, and kisses can make him let go of his grudges and happily roll around with the Su family.
His expression became serious, "Don't talk nonsense."
If she thought about it carefully, all the way to today, Zuo Zhaoyi and Princess Xia Ling were ruined by her, and the same would probably happen to Prince Jian soon after. As for the Crown Prince, he was a complete victim of a self-torture scheme. In essence, he had been using her and the Su family from beginning to end. The little affection between them in private was just a sudden whim of the master when he was free. As for feelings, there must be some, even if you raise a cat or a dog, you still have feelings. But when it comes to politics, she doesn't think that her hugs, kisses, and kisses can make him let go of his grudges and happily roll around with the Su family.
What kind of luck is this? Does it prove that the emperor is still energetic, diligent and affectionate? The concubines looked at each other and smiled awkwardly. Xinghe, who was standing by, couldn't figure out what the queen was up to. If she just said that she was pregnant, she must be planning to have a child through surrogacy. Now that the good news of Lian Changyu has also been announced, is she planning to win by numbers and completely challenge the prince
He nodded. "Of course."
He agreed and went with her to the distant tree to get the horse. She did not linger any longer, turned her horse's head and whipped it away. After returning to the Control Military Division, she gave the broken arrow to Xu Xingzhi and asked him to send someone to investigate the origin of the arrow. She went to Zhaoyu to interrogate the suspect who assassinated the official before the festival. It was almost dark after all the busy work.
He said a few sarcastic words, but in the end he didn't mention the arrow. Or maybe it was because there was an open area nearby, so his spies couldn't monitor closely and therefore neglected it. He didn't mention it, so of course she chose to remain silent, but she felt vaguely lost in her heart. When the road ahead was cleared and she was no longer useful, how would he deal with her
The emperor was embarrassed, and all his romantic affairs were exposed. The concubines in the palace, including Prince Xin and Prince Min, were all puzzled. Fortunately, the old queen mother was well-informed and said, "The emperor is in his prime, and it is a great blessing for the country to have two happy events."
He said a few sarcastic words, but in the end he didn't mention the arrow. Or maybe it was because there was an open area nearby, so his spies couldn't monitor closely and therefore neglected it. He didn't mention it, so of course she chose to remain silent, but she felt vaguely lost in her heart. When the road ahead was cleared and she was no longer useful, how would he deal with her
She tucked her hands under her chest and smiled at him, "Mr. Huo, could you please not mention what we said and what happened after we met today to any third person?"
She smiled more and more brightly, and sighed, "I was confused, Lord Huo, please don't laugh at me. It's a coincidence today. I originally wanted to watch the lanterns with you, but the arrow just now scared me. In fact, I am still very afraid of death." She said, holding the wine pot, "I have to go back and find out where Prince Jian is. Although the origin of the arrow is obvious, it may not be him. What if his men were careless?"
The concubines who were eager to watch the fun congratulated the emperor and empress one after another. Only Prince Xin raised his eyes to look at the crown prince with a vague look of worry in his eyes.
She was a little confused as to what this meant. She turned around and asked him, "Master, what do you mean..."
Aunt Wei said, "It's what we should do. Although we are all the same, we know how to repay kindness. If it weren't for the forgiveness of Lord Su, I would probably be cleaning the official rooms in the lower three buildings now. I have to repay your kindness. If you have any other errands in the future, just tell me. As long as I can, I will go through fire and water to do it for you."
"Master..." She called him blankly, but her mind was blank as to what to say next.
She didn't say anything, but she had her reasons.
The time for the clothes delivery from the Shangyi Bureau was as usual. Aunt Wei led three palace maids to the door and called Master Su politely, "The crown prince's court dress for tomorrow's day has been delivered. Please check it."
There are many ways to kill people in this world. The most vicious one is not to splatter blood five steps away, but to transplant flowers and trees. The person who shot the cold arrow did not really want to kill her, but just wanted to draw the fire to Huo Qingluan. How could she not avenge the tragic death of her mother and sister? He might track down the real murderer, or he might plot a big plan to do it all at once. In order to prevent him from carrying out any of these, we simply took the initiative and used the Control Rong Division to deal with him. In this way, whether it is success or failure, the person who is behind the fire can be kept away from it, and the risk can be reduced to the minimum. It can be said that everything is calculated.
Xinghe was confused by his attitude, "Aren't you worried at all? This child will most likely be registered under the queen's name in the future."
He stared at her with the attentive gaze of lovers.
She opened her mouth halfway, and her expression was a bit silly. The prince wanted to slap himself in the face. There were so many sentimental words to say, why did he choose this one at the end!
Xinghe was suddenly speechless. She lowered her head and stared at her toes. After hesitating for a moment, she repeated blindly, "I really miss you."
Huo Yan chased her for a long distance, but did not find the person who shot the arrow. On the way back, he was still worried about luring her away from the mountain, afraid that she would be kidnapped, afraid that she would be scared. But when he returned to the pear tree, he found her fiddling with the broken arrow, carefully checking it from the tip to the tail feathers.
His expression became serious, "Don't talk nonsense."
"I don't mean anything." He smiled gently, "The overall situation is stable, it's better to stay still than to move."
The appearance of a person instantly extinguished all the joy in the emperor's heart. Qingluan returned to the court in triumph, but his mother and sister were both executed. This blow made him collapse. He knelt in the square in front of the Taiji Hall for a long time. Perhaps the sky couldn't bear it anymore, and it started to rain. He was wearing heavy armor and crying loudly. The lanterns in front of the emperor were arranged in a long array under the Danbi. The emperor stood there, not knowing how to face him.
The prince was frightened by her and turned around to ask, "Su Xinghe, did you take the wrong medicine again?"
Xinghe was suddenly speechless. She lowered her head and stared at her toes. After hesitating for a moment, she repeated blindly, "I really miss you."
He said a few sarcastic words, but in the end he didn't mention the arrow. Or maybe it was because there was an open area nearby, so his spies couldn't monitor closely and therefore neglected it. He didn't mention it, so of course she chose to remain silent, but she felt vaguely lost in her heart. When the road ahead was cleared and she was no longer useful, how would he deal with her
The palace was naturally very lively the next day. The Crown Prince's birthday was celebrated every year. Although it was not a big birthday, the enthusiasm of the whole palace to celebrate the masters' birthdays did not diminish in the slightest.
The tender moment was fleeting, and when he wanted to look back, he could not find it. The prince watched her cut the wicks of the candles on the tree, and said, "Master, don't be busy too late at night, go to bed early, tomorrow is your wedding day." After that, she left without looking back. He was left alone, as if he had missed something, and he couldn't help but feel lost.
She took the sedan chair back to the palace and went to Lizheng Hall to take a look. The prince was still in Liangyi Hall discussing matters and had not returned. The lights were lit in the palace. She looked east and saw a group of young eunuchs running over with paper twisters in their hands. She lifted her robe, went down the steps, and went up to the wall gate.
There was no earth-shattering or screaming, but this simple sentence made his heart spasm. She had a kind of gentle complaint like a young wife. The prince thought a lot, countless words ran back and forth in his mind, but he couldn't find a suitable answer. He struggled for a moment, stepped forward and held her hand, "Okay, I don't blame you for meeting Huo Yan secretly, but this is just this time, and it won't happen again."
The tender moment was fleeting, and when he wanted to look back, he could not find it. The prince watched her cut the wicks of the candles on the tree, and said, "Master, don't be busy too late at night, go to bed early, tomorrow is your wedding day." After that, she left without looking back. He was left alone, as if he had missed something, and he couldn't help but feel lost.
In fact, I had a hunch before, and it wouldn't be surprising if it really happened. But I don't know what Queen Hui is up to. She has clearly formed an alliance, but she hasn't been informed of such a big thing. Since the Queen has her own plans, the Su family will be left behind sooner or later. She is not yet fully grown, but she is more resourceful than Zuo Zhaoyi. It seems wishful thinking for the Su family to profit from it.
She opened her mouth halfway, and her expression was a bit silly. The prince wanted to slap himself in the face. There were so many sentimental words to say, why did he choose this one at the end!
If she thought about it carefully, all the way to today, Zuo Zhaoyi and Princess Xia Ling were ruined by her, and the same would probably happen to Prince Jian soon after. As for the Crown Prince, he was a complete victim of a self-torture scheme. In essence, he had been using her and the Su family from beginning to end. The little affection between them in private was just a sudden whim of the master when he was free. As for feelings, there must be some, even if you raise a cat or a dog, you still have feelings. But when it comes to politics, she doesn't think that her hugs, kisses, and kisses can make him let go of his grudges and happily roll around with the Su family.
She took the sedan chair back to the palace and went to Lizheng Hall to take a look. The prince was still in Liangyi Hall discussing matters and had not returned. The lights were lit in the palace. She looked east and saw a group of young eunuchs running over with paper twisters in their hands. She lifted her robe, went down the steps, and went up to the wall gate.
He asked why he was angry, "This palace has been deserted for eight or nine years, and no concubine has given birth. Now that the emperor's father is about to reach the age of 60, and has no grandchildren, it would be fine to have a son for fun."
She smiled more and more brightly, and sighed, "I was confused, Lord Huo, please don't laugh at me. It's a coincidence today. I originally wanted to watch the lanterns with you, but the arrow just now scared me. In fact, I am still very afraid of death." She said, holding the wine pot, "I have to go back and find out where Prince Jian is. Although the origin of the arrow is obvious, it may not be him. What if his men were careless?"
The tender moment was fleeting, and when he wanted to look back, he could not find it. The prince watched her cut the wicks of the candles on the tree, and said, "Master, don't be busy too late at night, go to bed early, tomorrow is your wedding day." After that, she left without looking back. He was left alone, as if he had missed something, and he couldn't help but feel lost.
Aunt Wei followed and said solemnly, "I have carefully observed your instructions. The clothes and bedding fumigated by the Clothing Bureau were sent to the Greenhouse Palace by the Queen's close servants. Wen Changyu disappeared quietly a while ago, but surprisingly, she came to the gate of the courtyard to pick her up yesterday. In order to see her more, I deliberately talked to her, and she didn't seem to have changed. Later, I said that her waistcoat was too loose and needed to be altered. I pulled her robe and pulled out a treasure - guess what? Wen Changyu's waist has become thicker, and she looks like she is four or five months pregnant, so she must be pregnant."
He stared at her with the attentive gaze of lovers.
Xinghe carefully observed the prince's expression, wondering how she should persuade him if Lei Ting was furious. But after watching for a long time, the prince's face looked normal. If one had to appreciate it, it was probably just a little bit of melancholy that was easily overlooked!
This is the power accumulated from small favors. There are many people in the palace and many things to do. These low-level palace servants are distributed everywhere. Although they are inconspicuous, at a critical moment, they can add up to a tower and be as powerful as thousands of troops.
The palace was naturally very lively the next day. The Crown Prince's birthday was celebrated every year. Although it was not a big birthday, the enthusiasm of the whole palace to celebrate the masters' birthdays did not diminish in the slightest.
At this point, there is no need to hide it. Xinghe has not told anyone her true feelings in these years. Even if she thinks about some of her goals over and over again every day, she does not have the courage to bring them to light. Because that plot is not to be seen in the light, she must hide it from everyone. Except for her father and brother at home, she has no one to discuss with. Huo Yan originally wanted to try to win him over, but this man is too calm. How deep a relationship would it take to encourage him to change his position? She has given up trying. Now that he is willing to have a deep talk with her, it can be regarded as a small achievement.
Huo Yan took the arrow. "This feather is not an ordinary goose or wild goose feather. It is hard and stable. It is used for long-range shooting in battle. It should be a bird of prey from the northern border." He looked up at her. "Huo Qingluan?"
Such shocking news should make the prince furious. There are only three healthy men in the palace, besides him, Prince Xin and the emperor. When the queen was first canonized, they also discussed what to do if the queen gave birth to a child. Now the queen is still not pregnant, but the young lady beside her is pregnant. The emperor is so old, it is really embarrassing to talk about it.
"I have taken your advice to heart. Let's wait and see. The situation is ever-changing. The only thing I can do is to live and die together with my family." After saying that, she suddenly smiled coquettishly, "If something happens to me one day and the prince doesn't bury me, can you do me a favor? Just for... the sake of our drink today."
Giving up power and surrendering is indeed the only feasible solution. But what happens after giving up power? I am at the mercy of others. If the prince decides to kill me as a warning to others, who will guarantee the safety of the Su family
Xinghe nodded and said to Aunt Wei, "The East Palace has been kept in the dark about such a big thing. Thank you for telling me this news today."
Early in the morning, the prince kowtowed in front of the ancestral tablets in the Fengxian Hall, kowtowed in front of the empress dowager and the emperor and empress, and then returned to the East Palace to accept birthday congratulations from all the female officials and palace servants. This circle was full of encounters between foreheads and blue bricks. When the grand ceremony was completed, the Yichun Palace had already prepared elegant music and banquets to respectfully invite the empress dowager, the emperor's father and the queen mother to come.
Huo Yan just looked at her, "I can't give you any good advice, I just want to tell you that the more the court stirs up trouble, the deeper the water will be. The prince is not a man without virtue, nor is he stupid. If you can find an opportunity to turn hostility into friendship, you must try your best to fight for it."
The prince looked pleased, "Really?"
Xinghe was confused by his attitude, "Aren't you worried at all? This child will most likely be registered under the queen's name in the future."
Early in the morning, the prince kowtowed in front of the ancestral tablets in the Fengxian Hall, kowtowed in front of the empress dowager and the emperor and empress, and then returned to the East Palace to accept birthday congratulations from all the female officials and palace servants. This circle was full of encounters between foreheads and blue bricks. When the grand ceremony was completed, the Yichun Palace had already prepared elegant music and banquets to respectfully invite the empress dowager, the emperor's father and the queen mother to come.
Originally, the prince's birthday banquet should be based on harmony and joy, but the queen joined in the fun and whispered to the emperor. The emperor was shocked at first, but then he smiled and said, "It's a good thing."
He nodded. "Of course."
He nodded. "Of course."
Therefore, the prince's wedding day was not overshadowed by this news, which was not good news. The songs and dances went on as usual, and it was only at the end that the program was disrupted by the arrival of Prince Jian in the palace to report.
Aunt Wei followed and said solemnly, "I have carefully observed your instructions. The clothes and bedding fumigated by the Clothing Bureau were sent to the Greenhouse Palace by the Queen's close servants. Wen Changyu disappeared quietly a while ago, but surprisingly, she came to the gate of the courtyard to pick her up yesterday. In order to see her more, I deliberately talked to her, and she didn't seem to have changed. Later, I said that her waistcoat was too loose and needed to be altered. I pulled her robe and pulled out a treasure - guess what? Wen Changyu's waist has become thicker, and she looks like she is four or five months pregnant, so she must be pregnant."
The tender moment was fleeting, and when he wanted to look back, he could not find it. The prince watched her cut the wicks of the candles on the tree, and said, "Master, don't be busy too late at night, go to bed early, tomorrow is your wedding day." After that, she left without looking back. He was left alone, as if he had missed something, and he couldn't help but feel lost.
What good news? The queen is pregnant. Although this move was expected, it was also confusing.
The prince stood up and congratulated her generously. Just as he finished, the queen had another good news, saying that she and Qian Changyu were also pregnant with a dragon seed.
It seemed that he had a plan, but he didn't say it clearly, secretly hinting to her to wait until the time was right before making a move. Xinghe fell silent, and he went to the main hall, and she followed him with her sleeves hanging down. She always felt that he was dissatisfied, but he was just trying to hold it back. He hadn't gotten angry yet, which made her feel uneasy. She followed him step by step, if he went east, she followed him east, if he went west, she followed him west.
The prince stood up and congratulated her generously. Just as he finished, the queen had another good news, saying that she and Qian Changyu were also pregnant with a dragon seed.
He asked why he was angry, "This palace has been deserted for eight or nine years, and no concubine has given birth. Now that the emperor's father is about to reach the age of 60, and has no grandchildren, it would be fine to have a son for fun."
He agreed and went with her to the distant tree to get the horse. She did not linger any longer, turned her horse's head and whipped it away. After returning to the Control Military Division, she gave the broken arrow to Xu Xingzhi and asked him to send someone to investigate the origin of the arrow. She went to Zhaoyu to interrogate the suspect who assassinated the official before the festival. It was almost dark after all the busy work.
The prince looked pleased, "Really?"
But the Queen had something going on, and the situation was different. Prince Xin told him about his worries, and he smiled faintly, "At our age, are we still afraid of two babies? You have to remember that our mother was the Empress Dowager, and the current Queen is the Empress Dowager. Do you think you can change the situation with just those two tricks? It's too early."
In fact, this arrow always gave her a bad feeling. Ever since the Su family boarded the ship of Prince Jian, none of their actions have escaped the eyes and ears of the prince. Just like Huo Yan said, the cliques and factions in the officialdom are clearly defined, and it is not difficult to see them as long as you pay attention. In this case, why didn't he touch the Su family? First, the unjust imprisonment of Mr. Shen Zhai was the first, second, Su Daxueshi was his chief teacher, and third, probably because he didn't want the feud between brothers to be so obvious. Since the Su family is under the Prince's Mansion, using the Su family to deal with the old master, then everything has nothing to do with him. The worst is that they fight among themselves, and the prince is still a clean prince.
She took the sedan chair back to the palace and went to Lizheng Hall to take a look. The prince was still in Liangyi Hall discussing matters and had not returned. The lights were lit in the palace. She looked east and saw a group of young eunuchs running over with paper twisters in their hands. She lifted her robe, went down the steps, and went up to the wall gate.
Xinghe was confused by his attitude, "Aren't you worried at all? This child will most likely be registered under the queen's name in the future."
So it's still an unsolved case and no one can help her.
The emperor was embarrassed, and all his romantic affairs were exposed. The concubines in the palace, including Prince Xin and Prince Min, were all puzzled. Fortunately, the old queen mother was well-informed and said, "The emperor is in his prime, and it is a great blessing for the country to have two happy events."
What good news? The queen is pregnant. Although this move was expected, it was also confusing.
She felt that this was a good start, and she could then smoothly involve her and Huo Yan's outing. She still doubted whether the person who shot the arrow was him. If he was quarreling with her, everything would be normal, but he kept silent, which made it even more suspicious.
The prince looked pleased, "Really?"
How could there be such a careless woman? He stood there and sighed softly, "What did you see?"
Ye Jinchun came out of the sedan chair. He followed the prince's order to remind Lord Su to go off duty at a certain time every day. "Tomorrow is the master's birthday. You will definitely not be able to come to the government office."
The appearance of a person instantly extinguished all the joy in the emperor's heart. Qingluan returned to the court in triumph, but his mother and sister were both executed. This blow made him collapse. He knelt in the square in front of the Taiji Hall for a long time. Perhaps the sky couldn't bear it anymore, and it started to rain. He was wearing heavy armor and crying loudly. The lanterns in front of the emperor were arranged in a long array under the Danbi. The emperor stood there, not knowing how to face him.
Just like the case of aconite last time, not everything can be explained in the end. Some are not authorized to be investigated in depth, and some cannot be investigated in depth. Anyway, Prince Jian was originally her next target. Even if today's incident had not happened, she would have eliminated him. But before taking action, it is better to find out who is behind the scenes. If it is Prince Xin, then treat him in his own way; if it is Queen Hui, there will be more opportunities to deal with him in the future, and there will always be a time for her to catch him by the pigtail; but if it is the prince... Her heart ached slightly. In order to completely turn the Su family and Prince Jianping's Mansion against each other, this possibility is not completely non-existent.
In fact, I had a hunch before, and it wouldn't be surprising if it really happened. But I don't know what Queen Hui is up to. She has clearly formed an alliance, but she hasn't been informed of such a big thing. Since the Queen has her own plans, the Su family will be left behind sooner or later. She is not yet fully grown, but she is more resourceful than Zuo Zhaoyi. It seems wishful thinking for the Su family to profit from it.
What kind of luck is this? Does it prove that the emperor is still energetic, diligent and affectionate? The concubines looked at each other and smiled awkwardly. Xinghe, who was standing by, couldn't figure out what the queen was up to. If she just said that she was pregnant, she must be planning to have a child through surrogacy. Now that the good news of Lian Changyu has also been announced, is she planning to win by numbers and completely challenge the prince
Aunt Wei said, "It's what we should do. Although we are all the same, we know how to repay kindness. If it weren't for the forgiveness of Lord Su, I would probably be cleaning the official rooms in the lower three buildings now. I have to repay your kindness. If you have any other errands in the future, just tell me. As long as I can, I will go through fire and water to do it for you."
He nodded. "Of course."
"Alas..." He sighed deeply, "Look, my royal father is going to be a father again, and I don't even know where my wife is."
Huo Yan just looked at her, "I can't give you any good advice, I just want to tell you that the more the court stirs up trouble, the deeper the water will be. The prince is not a man without virtue, nor is he stupid. If you can find an opportunity to turn hostility into friendship, you must try your best to fight for it."
How could there be such a careless woman? He stood there and sighed softly, "What did you see?"
The appearance of a person instantly extinguished all the joy in the emperor's heart. Qingluan returned to the court in triumph, but his mother and sister were both executed. This blow made him collapse. He knelt in the square in front of the Taiji Hall for a long time. Perhaps the sky couldn't bear it anymore, and it started to rain. He was wearing heavy armor and crying loudly. The lanterns in front of the emperor were arranged in a long array under the Danbi. The emperor stood there, not knowing how to face him.
The emperor went from being stunned at first to accepting and even showing his joy in the end. It only took a blink of an eye. What can better prove a man's ability than having a son in old age? The emperor was like a general who had won a battle, and even his body was straighter than before. This birthday banquet was not only a birthday banquet for the prince, but also a welcoming banquet for the dragon descendants. In the eyes of the emperor, this was God's compensation for his loss of leisure time. With a child around his knees, he could still beautify his old age.
Xinghe nodded and said to Aunt Wei, "The East Palace has been kept in the dark about such a big thing. Thank you for telling me this news today."
Xinghe said, "I almost forgot." He turned around and told Jinci to put the matter of the government office aside for tomorrow and then discuss it later. "Let's do it later. Reassign new people to replace the garrison at the palace gate. I will assign more people when I come back."
She didn't say anything, but she had her reasons.
The emperor was embarrassed, and all his romantic affairs were exposed. The concubines in the palace, including Prince Xin and Prince Min, were all puzzled. Fortunately, the old queen mother was well-informed and said, "The emperor is in his prime, and it is a great blessing for the country to have two happy events."
The concubines who were eager to watch the fun congratulated the emperor and empress one after another. Only Prince Xin raised his eyes to look at the crown prince with a vague look of worry in his eyes.
So it's still an unsolved case and no one can help her.
The prince was just like usual, one was like this, two were like this. After the banquet, Prince Xin asked him about his strategy, but he still didn't think so, "If she gets pregnant, she'll give birth. The emperor is still strong at his age, and we, as his sons, should be happy."
"Master..." She called him blankly, but her mind was blank as to what to say next.
The prince was just like usual, one was like this, two were like this. After the banquet, Prince Xin asked him about his strategy, but he still didn't think so, "If she gets pregnant, she'll give birth. The emperor is still strong at his age, and we, as his sons, should be happy."
She tucked her hands under her chest and smiled at him, "Mr. Huo, could you please not mention what we said and what happened after we met today to any third person?"
The concubines who were eager to watch the fun congratulated the emperor and empress one after another. Only Prince Xin raised his eyes to look at the crown prince with a vague look of worry in his eyes.
"Alas..." He sighed deeply, "Look, my royal father is going to be a father again, and I don't even know where my wife is."
The appearance of a person instantly extinguished all the joy in the emperor's heart. Qingluan returned to the court in triumph, but his mother and sister were both executed. This blow made him collapse. He knelt in the square in front of the Taiji Hall for a long time. Perhaps the sky couldn't bear it anymore, and it started to rain. He was wearing heavy armor and crying loudly. The lanterns in front of the emperor were arranged in a long array under the Danbi. The emperor stood there, not knowing how to face him.
But the Queen had something going on, and the situation was different. Prince Xin told him about his worries, and he smiled faintly, "At our age, are we still afraid of two babies? You have to remember that our mother was the Empress Dowager, and the current Queen is the Empress Dowager. Do you think you can change the situation with just those two tricks? It's too early."
"I don't mean anything." He smiled gently, "The overall situation is stable, it's better to stay still than to move."
Originally, the prince's birthday banquet should be based on harmony and joy, but the queen joined in the fun and whispered to the emperor. The emperor was shocked at first, but then he smiled and said, "It's a good thing."
Therefore, the prince's wedding day was not overshadowed by this news, which was not good news. The songs and dances went on as usual, and it was only at the end that the program was disrupted by the arrival of Prince Jian in the palace to report.
She hummed, "What about you? Do you miss me or not?"
In fact, I had a hunch before, and it wouldn't be surprising if it really happened. But I don't know what Queen Hui is up to. She has clearly formed an alliance, but she hasn't been informed of such a big thing. Since the Queen has her own plans, the Su family will be left behind sooner or later. She is not yet fully grown, but she is more resourceful than Zuo Zhaoyi. It seems wishful thinking for the Su family to profit from it.
She choked and thought to herself that this was normal. She was used to being beaten. Even when there was no wind, there would still be three feet of waves. Today, a big rock fell into the water, but there was no splash at all. It was really unacceptable.
The prince was frightened by her and turned around to ask, "Su Xinghe, did you take the wrong medicine again?"
He stared at her with the attentive gaze of lovers.
The appearance of a person instantly extinguished all the joy in the emperor's heart. Qingluan returned to the court in triumph, but his mother and sister were both executed. This blow made him collapse. He knelt in the square in front of the Taiji Hall for a long time. Perhaps the sky couldn't bear it anymore, and it started to rain. He was wearing heavy armor and crying loudly. The lanterns in front of the emperor were arranged in a long array under the Danbi. The emperor stood there, not knowing how to face him.
She still performed her routine work meticulously. After the inspection, she pursed her lips and smiled at Aunt Wei, "I have something else to trouble you, Aunt." As she spoke, she turned and went to the duty room in the side hall.
"Alas..." He sighed deeply, "Look, my royal father is going to be a father again, and I don't even know where my wife is."
No one dared to step forward to persuade him, and the Crown Prince also watched coldly. Prince Min used to be good friends with him, but since he was indoctrinated by Su Daxueshi that "we are all princes, regardless of status", he gradually distanced himself from him. Prince Xin looked around and saw that everyone was indifferent, so he couldn't help but sigh. He bowed and said, "Your Majesty, please go into the palace first, and I will go to persuade my elder brother. He has just returned to the capital after a long journey. Zhaoyi and the princess are guilty, but they should not be punished together. If he has done something excessive, please forgive him."
She said: "The arrow body is made of wood, and the arrow head is not specially made, just an ordinary black dragon iron spine. But this feather is interesting. My Lord has been at the border for many years, so he should recognize this kind of feather."
"I don't mean anything." He smiled gently, "The overall situation is stable, it's better to stay still than to move."
What good news? The queen is pregnant. Although this move was expected, it was also confusing.
The prince stood up and congratulated her generously. Just as he finished, the queen had another good news, saying that she and Qian Changyu were also pregnant with a dragon seed.
The prince stood up and congratulated her generously. Just as he finished, the queen had another good news, saying that she and Qian Changyu were also pregnant with a dragon seed.
After he finished speaking, he went to the square. The prince looked at Prince Xin's back and suddenly realized that his frail younger brother had grown up without him noticing. He had a manly figure and shoulders strong enough to bear heavy loads. From now on, he probably wouldn't need his protection anymore.
Huo Yan just looked at her, "I can't give you any good advice, I just want to tell you that the more the court stirs up trouble, the deeper the water will be. The prince is not a man without virtue, nor is he stupid. If you can find an opportunity to turn hostility into friendship, you must try your best to fight for it."
He handed the arrow back, "What are you going to do next?"
She opened her mouth halfway, and her expression was a bit silly. The prince wanted to slap himself in the face. There were so many sentimental words to say, why did he choose this one at the end!