Chu Li has been locked in this room for a long time. He was tied up and thrown on the bed, his mouth was gagged, and his body was restrained. He couldn't speak, and no one communicated with him. It's like being in a prison. It's okay if the time is short, and the thinking is not affected, but as time goes on, the disadvantages will be revealed.
After Shang Wanqing came that day, Qi Wang never showed up again. If he had directly vented his temper at that time, Chu Li would feel better now, but he was trapped here, unable to get out or communicate with others, and his thoughts were very difficult. gradually distorted.
He became more and more irritable, and he refused to eat when others came to feed him, and he would only repeat one sentence after meeting people.
"I want to see Qi Wang."
However, whether it was the guards guarding him or the palace servants who came to serve him, none of these people was willing to communicate with him. He refused to eat, so those people forced him down. Be honest.
Living in such a closed environment where people cannot communicate with others, it can be tolerated for a short time, but it is enough to drive a person crazy after a long time.
After finding out that Chu Li's state was not right, Pei Chen arranged for someone to guard Chu Li, while he went to the study to report Chu Li's situation to Qi Wang.
Qi Wang didn’t go to see Chu Li these days, of course, he didn’t deliberately leave him alone, but because he had something to do, Qi Heng became more and more busy recently, in order to help him solve his problems, Qi Wang also took on some of the things, so that Qi Heng's work can be easier.
When Pei Chen came over, Qi Wang was reading the secret letter sent by his subordinates. After reading the content written in the secret letter, Qi Wang was in a good mood, and couldn't help showing a little smile on his face.
"His Royal Highness, I have something important to report."
After Pei Chen came in from the outside, he respectfully saluted Qi Wang, then he knelt on the ground and spoke respectfully.
Qi Wang put the letter aside, then looked up at Pei Chen who was kneeling below, and motioned for him to get up and answer.
"Guard Pei, is there something wrong with Chu Li?"
Qi Wang asked, Pei Chen nodded, and told all the things that happened these days.
"Chu Li's mental state doesn't look very good. Although he still eats as usual every day, his body has lost a lot of weight, and he looks like he is sick."
Some time ago, Qi Wang would go to that side hall almost every night, although he did not
Do something out of the ordinary, but just looking at the way he gets along with Chu Li, you can see the difference between Chu Li and Qi Wang.
During this period of time, His Highness did not go to the side hall because of his busy work, but both the food for Chu Li and the people who took care of him were carefully selected. Still something special.
Although His Royal Highness threw Chu Li's five flowers on the bed, which did make people feel a little bit critical, but if it wasn't because of that person's specialness, he would not treat him like this.
His Highness liked Chu Li and treated him very well, but Chu Li obviously didn't remember His Highness's kindness very much. He has been extrajudicial, if not for his particularity, how could His Royal Highness have kept him in the palace
In fact, in all fairness, Pei Chen doesn't like Chu Li very much. He hopes that something will happen to Chu Li so that His Highness won't miss him. Li, but after he had a problem, he still came to report to His Royal Highness.
"You said he was in a bad mood recently?"
After hearing Pei Chen's words, Qi Wang also became interested and asked a question.
Pei Chen nodded, then carefully talked about Chu Li's state, and finally said: "If your highness has time, it's better to go and see him. His condition is not right. After a long time, no one knows what will happen. what happened."
Qi Wang nodded, and said: "I see, you go down, watch him carefully, don't let him do anything, I will go there later."
Pei Chen took the order to retreat, Qi Wang was left alone in the study again, he took out the secret letter he had read just now, and read it carefully again.
Everything is as he expected, everything is under control, it has been so long, and it is time for him to see Chu Li.
After reading the secret letter and memorizing the contents, Qi Huang put the secret letter into the brazier and burned it completely.
The orange flames devoured the writing on the paper, and the white paper full of words was quickly burned and twisted, and finally all turned into ashes, making it impossible to see what was written on it.
After the letter paper in the basin was completely burned, Qi Wang got up and walked out of the study.
The winter in Qinglan City is long, even though it is now March, the weather is still cold, the palace people outside the courtyard
Coming and going, busy with his own affairs, when Qi Huang went out, he didn't disturb anyone, just walked out of the Longevity Palace all the way.
After such a long period of screening, the candidate for the crown princess has been confirmed. She is the first daughter of King Qi's stepmother's family. The imperial decree has been issued, but the wedding date is set in October.
There is nearly a year to prepare, although the time is a bit tight, but if it is tighter, it can be prepared properly.
After Qi Heng's marriage was settled, King Qi and Queen began to worry about Qi Wang's marriage.
He brought Chu Li out of the dungeon, and when he was locked in the side hall of his Longevity Palace, the people under him didn't know, but the king and queen of Qi were very clear.
Although Qi Wang didn't seem to have done anything outrageous, they were always afraid that Qi Wang and Chu Li's old relationship would rekindle.
When Chu Li was still Li Chu, King Qi and Queen Qi felt that his status was low and his intentions were bad, so they didn’t like him very much. They felt that he was not worthy of their precious son. After becoming the prince of Chu, this status is worthy of him, but Chu Li's attitude represents the attitude of Chu. He changed his status with bad intentions. Although his status is enough, he is still not worthy of Qi Wang.
If it was normal, the couple would definitely try their best to persuade Qi Wang not to have any contact with Chu Li anymore. The two of them are not from the same world, and there will be absolutely no good results if they force themselves together.
However, Qi Wang suffered from the disease of leaving the soul. Doctor Liu said that after suffering from the disease of leaving the soul, he cannot be stimulated, otherwise his condition will become more and more serious, so even if he does not agree with Qi Huang's actions, They didn't dare to control him forcefully.
But although they didn't take care of Qi Wang forcefully, they still arranged people in the Longevity Palace and paid close attention to the relationship between Qi Wang and Chu Li.
At first they were really worried that Qi Wang would rekindle their old relationship with Chu Li, and felt that after getting along for a long time, they would return to the time when they were in love again, but when they heard their subordinates report how Qi Wang treated Chu Li, King Qi and Queen felt that the probability of Qi Wang and Chu Li getting back together was not high.
If you really like someone, you will definitely give that person the most beautiful things in the world. Qi Huang's treatment of Chu Li is really not like treating someone he likes.
During this period of time, Qi Wang has been busy and did not go to see Chu Li in the side hall. It seems that he has no feelings for him, and King Qi and Queen are more relieved.
From this point of view, it is not all bad for Qi Wang to suffer from this disease of leaving the soul.
At least in the matter of Chu Li, it's pretty good - if Qi Wang is still the original personality, I'm afraid it won't be so easy to let go of this relationship.
Recently, the queen has reorganized Prince Qi's harem. The entire harem environment is unprecedentedly clear and bright. Those who harbor evil intentions have all been dealt with. The remaining two concubines are not high-status and have soft personalities. , I respect her from the bottom of my heart as a queen.
The mother clan of the two concubines has already fallen. Their appearance is not outstanding, and their personality is meek. In the past, they had no sense of existence. Later, when something happened in the harem, they were not affected because of their lack of existence. So not to mention how honest they are now, the queen spared them their greetings, and they took them with them in their own palace, refusing to step out even half a step.
With fewer people in the palace, there were fewer things to deal with. The queen put all her attention on the two children. After the crown princess was selected, she turned her attention to Qi Wang.
In another year, Qi Wang will be eighteen years old, and the candidate for the prince and concubine can be decided. After one year of preparation, she will marry Qi Heng. At that time, she will have nothing to worry about. Qing just waited to hold his grandson.
After dealing with the affairs in the palace that day, the queen asked her subordinates to ask for the roster of unmarried girls in the capital, and wanted to choose a suitable one for Qi Huang to be the prince and concubine.
She watched with great interest, but the nurse next to her hesitated to speak, not knowing what to say to her master.
"Wang Momo, look at these ladies, the conditions are better than the other. I'm going to be picky, and I don't know which one to choose for An An."
"Actually, Shang Wanqing from the Marquis of Annan's Mansion is pretty good. I think An An is a bit special to her. Shang Wanqing is both talented and beautiful. She and An An can have a lot of topics to talk about."
Wang Momo replied softly: "But our little Highness has accepted someone as an apprentice, who will be a teacher for one day and a father for life, Miss Shang has no chance."
The queen naturally knew this too. Recently, Shang Wanqing has entered the palace quite a lot, and every time she went to the Longevity Palace. According to the people under her command, Shang Wanqing and Qi Wang got along very well. Qing is also different.
Although due to Shang Bingjun's accident, Shang Wanqing's conditions are much worse, but Qi Wang is nothing more than a prince in his whole life. His wife's family does not have to be prominent, as long as it is not too bad. up.
Shang Wanqing is indeed suitable, but it is a pity that Qi Wang has already taken her as an apprentice
Brother, I have been inviting her into the palace recently, probably to make a face for Shang Wanqing.
After all, something happened to the merchant, and Shang Wanqing lost the protection of her father's family. Although Annanhou's mansion is good, Shang Wanqing's surname is Shang, and she is separated from the Hou's mansion. In addition, she has a father who committed a serious crime. When it comes to their marriage, it's actually not a good choice.
A family with a good family background would definitely not choose her as a wife, and a family with a bad family background would not be worthy of her. Wouldn't it be difficult to choose someone who is so high or low
But it's different if Qi Wang makes a face for her. From a certain point of view, Qi Wang's attitude also represents the attitude of the royal family. With the reputation of Qi Wang's apprentice, Shang Wanqing's choice of marriage is better than that of the royal family. It was much better before.
The queen sighed, and lightly stroked the roster in her hand: "An'an is so kind, since he wants to make a face for Miss Merchant, I, a mother in this palace, will naturally help me a little bit, Madam Wang, You go to open a private treasury, pick out some headgear that Bengong used when he was young, and take a few bolts of fabric, and send someone to Annanhou's mansion after packing it up."
Nanny Wang saluted, bowed and retreated, leading people to work on this matter.
Qi Huang making face for Shang Wanqing and the Queen making face for Shang Wanqing have different meanings. The queen is the mother of a country, and she gave Shang Wanqing so many things, which proves her love for Shang Wanqing. With her in the middle, Shang Wanqing's choice of marriage will be much wider than before.
After dismissing Nanny Zhang, the queen looked at the roster in her hand again.
She was very interested before, but she just watched, but lost interest.
I am excitedly choosing here, but Qi Wang doesn't know what kind of idea it is, maybe I should let him come to give advice and choose a favorite prince and concubine for me.
Just when the queen was in a daze, her subordinates came to report that the second prince had arrived. Upon hearing this, the queen put the roster aside and hid it.
After a while, Qi Wang strode in from the outside.
After the new year, Qi Huang's stature has grown a little longer, and his body is also much stronger than before. Perhaps it is because of his personality change. Now he looks much more mature than before, and his whole person feels It also became more stable.
After coming in from the outside, Qi Wang gave a respectful salute and said: "I pay my respects to the queen mother."
The queen laughed, and she waved to Qi Huang, beckoning him to sit beside her.
sat down.
It has been such a long time, and the queen is also used to Qi Wang who has changed his personality.
In fact, the current Qi Wang is just a lot more mature than before, and he talks a lot less, but in essence, he is no different from him in the past - he is still the gentle, kind and caring child.
"An'an, why are you free today? Have you dealt with everything at hand?"
Qi Huan nodded: "I'm done with my work, mother, the son came here to ask my mother for something, I hope the mother can agree."
The queen smiled and said, "An'an, you don't go to the Three Treasures Hall for nothing. Tell me, what do you want to ask the queen?"
Qi Wang said: "Actually, it's nothing serious, I just want to go out of the palace for a while."
After hearing Qi Wang's words, the queen's expression changed suddenly: "No, you can't leave the palace."
As soon as the words came out, the queen realized that her reaction was too strong and her tone was too strong. She was afraid of irritating Qi Wang, so she hurriedly lowered her voice and explained a few words: "An'an, the weather is so cold now, the palace There is nothing fun outside, why don't you stay in the palace?"
The last time it was because of Qi Wang's leaving the palace, the series of incidents after that happened. Although Qi Wang returned safely later, the incident left a heavy psychological shadow in the Queen's heart. Feeling the news when she got off the cliff, and the despair when she couldn't find any trace of him later, the queen's body trembled uncontrollably.
It is impossible to go out of the palace, and she will never agree to Qi Huang going out of the palace.
"An'an, the queen mother is for your own good. Doctor Liu said that your body has not fully recovered. If you leave the palace, it will be bad if you make a mistake."
Qi Wang replied: "Mother, I think my health is very good. I will only go out for a day and I will be back soon. You can rest assured."
The smile on the queen's face was very reluctant, and she refused to agree to Qi Huang's leaving the palace. In the end, she simply said: "An'an, the queen mother is worried about you, please promise the queen mother to stay in the palace, okay? If you are bored, you can come to the queen mother After accompanying mother here, you can also go over to your brother's place, aren't you learning to handle affairs with Heng'er recently? You can learn more from him. "
The queen said a lot, but there was only one meaning inside and outside the words, she did not agree with Qi Huang leaving the palace.
In fact, Qi Wang also knew what the queen was worried about, and the psychological shadow left by the incident last time was too heavy, so
The queen would reject him out of the palace so much.
Seeing the unconcealable worried look on the queen's face, Qi Wang didn't mention the matter of going out of the palace anymore, he chatted with the queen for a while, and finally made the queen feel better.
Talking and talking, the queen somehow mentioned the matter of getting married. She took out the roster that she had just hidden, and pointed to the little portrait of the girl on it to show to Qi Wang with great interest.
"An'an, Heng'er's marriage has been settled. The queen mother thinks that you are almost of age, so just take this opportunity to decide your marriage."
Qi Huan: "..."
He is only seventeen years old this year, and it seems a little too early to talk about marriage.
"Queen, I can wait until I am as old as my brother before talking about getting married."
As for now, forget it, he is still underage, he is a child.
Qi Wang didn't stay in Yukun Palace for a long time, after finishing lunch with the queen, he left Yukun Palace.
After Qi Wang left, the smile on the queen's face also faded, she leaned on the soft couch, raised her hand and rubbed her swollen forehead.
"An An is very repulsive to her marriage, Wang Momo, do you think An An simply doesn't want to get married, or is it because of some other reasons?"
The queen didn't say this other reason, but how could Mother Wang, who is the queen's confidant, not know what the queen meant
After pondering for a while, Wang Momo said cautiously: "Madam, maybe it's not because of that person that your highness doesn't want to get married, maybe, maybe your highness wants to marry someone."
In this world, men and men can also be together. As long as special drugs are used, men can also have children and carry on the family line. When the little highness lost his memory before, he chose to marry Chuli. Maybe in the little highness's heart, he They just want to marry, not wives.
"Your Majesty, think about it, Miss Merchant looks first-class, her literary talent is also excellent, and the most important thing is that she can talk to your Highness. Under normal circumstances, how can our Little Highness not be tempted?"
However, His Royal Highness just doesn't want to be in love, so it's fine if he doesn't, and he even took Miss Shang as his apprentice, completely eliminating the possibility of the two of them being together...
The queen didn't think about that before, and Wang Momo couldn't tell, but since the queen asked, she expressed her guess.
Wang Momo's words were like enlightenment, instantly blowing away the mist in front of the queen, and she sat up from the slump suddenly.
"Wang Momo, you are right. Why didn't I think of it before? Wang Momo, you send someone to sort out the roster of young talents. I have to choose carefully and see if there is anyone An An likes. "
As long as An An likes it, she can be both male and female, as long as she is not a liar like Chu Li.
Qi Wang didn't know at all that the queen had already started to choose a man for him from among the men. After returning from Yukun Palace, he simply tidied up and went to the side hall behind Longevity Palace.
The time is almost ripe, and some things should be made clear to Chu Li.