Putting on the crown of court clothes, the slightly higher collar is enough to cover up the marks on the neck, but the corners of the lips, Ah Man said that he will do his best.
The sky was getting bright, and the carriage drove into the palace.
In the Tai Chi Hall, the courtiers changed a lot of new faces, congratulating Zhebie for waking up safely.
And Si Tudu responded with a smile, which shows that he is really in a good mood.
It would be even more perfect if you could ignore the tingling sensation on your lips.
A large tumor from the previous dynasty had been gouged out, so Xihe was naturally in a good mood.
But the recent frequent changes in the Western Regions made her a little uneasy, and even her eyes were slightly black.
After the morning court, Liang Zhen was dressed in an official robe with a black background of cranes, and wanted to approach him several times to strike up a conversation.
But they were all blocked by the ministers surrounding Si Tu.
Vaguely, she always felt that Youdao was staring at her with malicious intent.
Looking up abruptly, he happened to collide with Si Bing's slightly gloating eyes.
Before Si Tu could think about it, Ah Nian summoned himself to the Tai Chi Hall with a verbal order.
The two walked through the hall, and on the way, Si Tu couldn't help asking,
"Auntie, is the Queen Mother in good health recently?"
When she came last time, she had already seen the graying of Xi and her temples.
Thinking about it is also due to hard work.
Ah Nian looked kindly, smiled lightly and said,
"If someone else asked this question, I'm afraid His Majesty would have dragged him out and beheaded him long ago."
However, the Third Highness was whom she had grown up with since she was a child, and her concern was the most genuine.
"I am my mother's daughter, connected by blood, so I naturally care about her."
The huge dynasty is carried on the thin shoulders of a woman, and the dragon robe must be very heavy.
"Then please Your Highness, please share your worries for His Majesty."
As soon as Ah Nian finished speaking, the two arrived at the Tai Chi Hall.
The eunuch pushed open the half-closed door, as if waiting for Si Tu to arrive.
Most of the incense for meditation and tranquility in the hall was burned, and there were piles of memorials and candles burning to the candlesticks in front of the royal table.
Thinking about it, she hadn't slept all night.
"No matter how important the national affairs are, the Empress must also pay attention to her health."
Si Tu's voice made Xihe look up from the heavy memorial.
When she went to court, she was far away, and she never saw the abnormal shape of Si Tu's lips, but now she can see it clearly.
"It seems that Ah Tu gets along well with that Ninth Prince."
The two were originally married, Xihe didn't ask them to be in harmony, but at least they had to respect each other as guests.
However, it seems that the relationship between the two of them does not need her to worry about.
His lips tingled slightly, Situ scolded Jebie no less than ten times in his heart today.
The embarrassment is thrown in the Tai Chi Hall, she doesn't want to lose face
"It's okay, it's good."
It would be a blessing if it could go on like this...
But all of this is based on deceit and concealment, so how can it last long
Naturally, Xihe could clearly see the delicate state of her daughter's family, and understood it in her heart.
The appearance of a young girl in love is very similar to when she was young.
It's just that as a child of the royal family, there are some things that cannot be measured by feelings.
"There have been frequent changes in the Western Regions recently, Ah Tu, you should understand what I mean."
Xihe used 'zhen', which means that the two of them are not mother and daughter, but monarchs and ministers.
Si Tu naturally understood that Jiuli was the first to bear the brunt of the changes in the Western Regions.
And as the only fortress connected to the Great Zhou among the countries in the Western Regions, if Jiuli were to defect, it would definitely plunge the Great Zhou into a border crisis again.
"In the name of protection, my servant will place secret guards by his side to monitor his every move in Shangjing."
With her assurance, Xi Hexuan's heart also relaxed a little.
Sure enough, it was her daughter, who judged the situation and would not be swayed by feelings.
"Ah Tu, you have to know that men are the most unreliable things in this world. Only power can bring us supreme glory."
She has been ups and downs in the harem for many years, from a young talented person to a queen, and finally ruled the world.
How could it be the precarious and uneasy heart of the late emperor
"Daughter, I understand."
Si Tu cupped his hands in salute, and raised his eyes again, his eyes were clear.
After leaving the Taiji Hall, Si Tuchang let out a foul breath.
No wonder Si Bing looked at her with such eyes, it turned out that he had known about the turmoil in the Western Regions for a long time.
If she tries to protect Jebe, she will definitely make Xihe dissatisfied.
It's better to retreat and advance, and just take advantage of the assassination to assign the hidden guard to him to protect his safety.
As for the matter of surveillance, Si Tu just talked about it in front of Xihe, and didn't plan to take action.
After returning to the Princess Mansion, Aman ran over excitedly and said mysteriously,
"My servant just heard from Tuo Sage that today is His Highness Jebe's birthday."
This is the future son-in-law's first birthday in the Princess Mansion, so naturally he has to take care of it.
Furthermore, since the completion of the Princess Mansion, there has been no celebration, and this time it will be made up.
"Birthday? Why didn't you hear him mention it?"
The corners of Si Tu's lips are lightly raised, it's a birthday, of course you have to have a good time.
"Then His Highness Jebie first came to the Central Plains, he must have a thin skin and can't save face."
After all, he is a big man, so he has the nerve to speak up about this kind of thing.
At this time, the really thin-skinned Jebe was lying on the table and said listlessly,
"Are you sure that Ah Man overheard our conversation, why didn't Ah Tu come over to wish me a happy birthday?"
I heard that when you celebrate your birthday in the Central Plains, you can eat a bowl of longevity noodles.
He really wanted to try the noodles made by A Tu himself.
Tuo Sahe at the side was almost blinded by his sad eyes.
It would be an understatement to say that you are stupid and sweet, this is so high or low that you are a love brain.
Zhebie slapped the table, since Atu didn't come to him, then why not go to him.
It's good to see her anyway.
But before he entered the Xuanji Pavilion, he was stopped by the guards outside.
"The Third Highness has ordered that no one is allowed to enter the Xuanji Pavilion."
Glancing at Jebe's eyes that were about to get angry, the guard added fire in time,
"Naturally including you, Your Highness the Ninth Prince."
Jebe: …
"What is it called Your Highness Nine? It's called Prince Consort."
No eyesight at all.
"Yes, Prince Consort."
His Highness the Third Prince was really kind to this son-in-law, and the guards changed their titles very smoothly.
Since the main entrance cannot be entered, the only way is to climb the window.
Tsk tsk, he must be forced to use force.
Going around the grove on one side, Jebe flew over the eaves and quietly lifted a piece of rubble.
Through the gap, he happened to be able to see Si Tufu's desk approving the memorial.
The ink brush was swaying, and the sun was shining on her shoulders, making her face even more beautiful.
Well, she's so busy, I'd better not bother her.
As for her birthday, no matter how she celebrates it, her political affairs are more important.
Although Zhebie thought so magnanimously, there was still a tingling pain in his heart.
If only he was the vermilion pen in her hand, so that she could hold him and he could accompany her for a long time.
(end of this chapter)