"Your Majesty is overjoyed that Empress Zhaoyi gave birth to a little prince."
Ha ha…
The emperor laughed out loud.
He hugged the little prince with one hand and raised it above his head. Owning the little prince is like owning everything.
The little prince burst into tears in his swaddling baby, with a loud voice.
The emperor was excited and gave the little prince the name Hao.
"Hao!"
Li Zhaoyi pondered the meaning of this word, Hao, Tianye. The emperor's intentions are self-evident.
Li Zhaoyi laughed, she no longer had to hide her ambition.
Before she gave birth to a son, she lacked in background and did not dare to fight with concubine Xue Gui and Concubine Xiao Shu who had deep background. Always be patient in everything.
Now that she gave birth to a son as she wished, and His Majesty bestowed her with the name Hao, she has enough confidence to fight with Xue Xiao.
She ordered someone to bring the child, and kissed the child's forehead holding back her excitement.
This child, named Liu Hao, is her lifeblood, her future and all hope.
Her future rests entirely on her children.
God treats her kindly, allowing her to be a man in one fell swoop.
The news that Li Zhaoyi gave birth to the little prince spread to every corner of the capital in the shortest possible time, as if she had grown wings.
The adult princes all beat their chests and stamped their feet in annoyance.
It's over, it's over.
Your Majesty has a little prince, and these adult princes will become more and more an eyesore in the future, and they can't wait to get rid of it as soon as possible.
God really favors Li Zhaoyi too much, why did he catch up with all the good things.
When the adult princes learned that His Majesty named the little prince Hao, they were even more dumbfounded.
The princes all drank their sorrows with wine.
Zhao Wang was in his palace, and when he got the news, he flipped the table on the spot.
The old guy is crazy.
King Zhao hurried into the palace to discuss countermeasures with Concubine Xue Gui.
Prince Ning's Mansion.
King Ning was restless, closed the door and cursed at the emperor.
"Did the old man lose his mind? A newborn little prince named Hao is not afraid of shortening his life. The older he gets, the more confused he becomes. It's unreasonable. He really thought he could live for ten or twenty years. He really thought he could live for ten or twenty years." Raise the little prince and pass the throne to a child? Ha ha!"
The servant, Chang En, persuaded him: "The prince still needs to relax. The little prince is so young, maybe one day a wind and cold will kill him."
"A wind and cold can kill the little prince, and the old man will go crazy and try his best to attack us adult princes who are an eyesore. The old man is really getting more and more crazy as he gets older. Go, call the eldest son back, the king has something important to tell him do it."
Chang En took the order and left.
King Ning was not in a hurry to enter the palace.
Now that the matter has come to this point, Concubine Xiao Shu will not have any good solutions.
If there is a good way, it was done as early as Li Zhaoyi's pregnancy. There is no need to wait until now, after the emperor got a son, he became even more crazy.
The emperor was suspicious and seriously ill. He cleaned up the palace and executed many people.
This time Li Zhaoyi was pregnant, and the emperor personally arranged for her to take care of her food and daily life, ensuring that there would be no mistakes.
Under such circumstances, anyone in the palace who has winks will not act easily.
Just like Shu Jieyu (the concubine Xian), she was overthrown by Li Zhaoyi before she could make a move. It can be seen that Li Zhaoyi's status in the emperor's mind is multiple.
…
Before the city gate was locked, Liu Zhao rushed back to the palace.
There was no time to wash up, so I went directly to Bixi Pavilion to meet King Ning.
"Li Zhaoyi gave birth to a little prince, and the old man named him Hao. The purpose is obvious. Have you heard about this?"
Liu Zhao nodded, "I heard about it on the way here."
King Ning walked back and forth in the study anxiously, "Hao, God. The old man chose this name, and his thoughts are self-evident. If you want me to tell you, it's better to just confer the title of little prince as prince."
Things that don't die get older and more insane. This is not a good thing. It is very likely that Li Zhaoyi will become a concubine in the next step, or even directly promoted to queen. "
Liu Zhao shook his head: "Li Zhaoyi can't be a queen yet."
"What are you talking about?"
Liu Zhao took a sip of tea and said, "Grandfather probably won't let the little prince become a target. Once Li Zhaoyi is granted the title, the little prince will become a legitimate son.
According to the tradition of this dynasty, there is a descendant and a descendant. But the little prince is so young, if the little prince is made the crown prince, he is afraid that the little prince will die before he is five years old.
The best way is to become a concubine, support the Li family, and suppress the Xue and Xiao families at the same time.
In this way, a three-legged confrontation was formed in the palace, and the safety of the little prince was guaranteed. "
King Ning frowned and thought deeply, "Even if the old man doesn't make Li Zhaoyi the queen, as long as her son lives well, the old man will live for another twenty years, no, he only needs to live for another fifteen years, and the throne will be in the Li family's pocket. What the old man did, he simply doesn't treat us adult princes as human beings. It's really chilling."
King Ning slammed his fist on the table, and the hatred in his heart was about to overflow.
Liu Zhao suddenly said: "The imperial grandfather is taking the elixir presented by the alchemist."
King Ning was stunned for a moment, then ecstatically, "Are you sure?"
Liu Zhao nodded.
King Ning laughed, "What's wrong with the old man's belief? He actually trusts the alchemist and dares to take the pill offered by the alchemist. It seems that he won't live to grow up the little prince."
After King Ning laughed, he breathed a sigh of relief.
Liu Zhao said again: "Father, it's time to present a beauty to the emperor's grandfather."
King Ning nodded again and again, "You are right, I want to be a filial son. Tomorrow, I will present beauties to the old man."
Liu Zhao reminded again: "Father, it is best to let go of your prejudice against Uncle Zhao and join hands with Uncle Zhao."
"No, this king wants to join forces with King Yan. King Zhao is not enough to plan."
Liu Zhao frowned.
King Ning said: "King Zhao is not good enough to accomplish anything, but more than a failure. He can only do bad things. Let him toss about it himself."
"Father, don't forget the Xue family."
"With the Xue family, I have my own plans."
The father and son talked secretly for two hours, taking all aspects into consideration, before Liu Zhao left the Bixi Pavilion and went back to the East Courtyard to rest.
…
Seeing Liu Zhao, Gu Jiu even wiped his eyes, a little in disbelief.
"How did you come back?"
"I have something to do temporarily, come back."
Seeing his dusty appearance, Gu Jiu quickly ordered his servants to prepare hot water.
Liu Zhao was washing up in the bathroom, while Gu Jiu was sitting on the bedside, his thoughts were unclear, various thoughts flashed through his mind.
When Liu Zhao came out of the bathroom, she looked at him with deep meaning in her eyes.
Liu Zhao let Xiao Huangmen wait on him, wiping his wet hair.
He opened his clothes, revealing his strong chest.
He asked her, "What are you looking at me for?"
"Are you coming back for something in the palace?"
Liu Zhao didn't hide anything, "Exactly."
Gu Jiu glanced at the little yellow door.
Xiao Huangmen left immediately.
Then she said: "Li Zhaoyi gave birth to the little prince as she wished, how serious is this matter?"
Liu Zhao said coldly, "Do you know that the little prince was named Hao?"
Gu Jiu nodded.
"This name is equivalent to confirming the status of the little prince, and it is short of directly making the little prince a prince."
Gu Jiu smiled softly, "If the Son of Heaven really seals the little prince as the crown prince, won't he be afraid that the little prince will lose his life?"
"That's why he was named Hao, instead of being crowned prince directly. The emperor's intentions are self-evident. Father, several uncles, and other uncles are not in line with the emperor's wishes. The emperor intends to do it himself. Cultivate a prince."
Gu Jiu asked: "It's just that the emperor can live until then? It's impossible to really execute all the adult princes."
"Not all will be executed, but all will be confined."
"It's not a good sign that the master is weak and the minister is strong."
"Don't forget the Li family behind Li Zhaoyi."
After finishing speaking, contempt flashed in Liu Zhao's eyes.
Gu Jiu tried to ask: "How is the Li family? Will it become a serious problem?"
Liu Zhao was silent for a moment, and then said: "Li Zhaoyi's father and brother are all mediocre. If the emperor's grandfather hadn't been promoted by leapfrogging, they would not have been promoted to the current official position in their entire life. Although the Li family is not good at work, they are a handful of money. Good hands. The Li family has already networked a group of people in the court, which can be regarded as the beginning of success."
Gu Jiu said in a low voice: "The three forces in the palace have formed, and Jiang Shuyi can only rely on one of them."
Liu Zhao reminded: "That Jiang Shuyi is not enough."
Gu Jiu nodded, "I know. She lacks background and is impatient. If she has five or ten years of experience, she might be able to break through. But she doesn't have much time left."
She looked at him again, "Are you in danger? Is the palace in danger?"
Liu Zhao's eyes suddenly turned cold, "At present, the palace and this young master are both safe. Unless the grandpa is really insane and can't wait to clear the way for the little prince."
Gu Jiu smiled sarcastically, "If the sky wants to kill it, it must first make it crazy."
Liu Zhao came to the bedside and hugged Gu Jiu in his arms, "Don't worry, I will report your safety no matter what."
Gu Jiu nodded, and hugged Liu Zhao with his backhand, "You also have to take care of yourself, don't act impulsively, and don't disregard your own life. If I were a widow, I would definitely not guard you for the rest of my life."
A good atmosphere was completely ruined by a widow.
Liu Zhao's brows and eyes twitched, "Can't you talk well?" He always spoiled the atmosphere, and when he was moved, he would say something that spoiled the scenery.
Gu Jiu raised his eyebrows and smiled, pinching Liu Zhao's nose, "I'm reminding you, you have to live well, or I'll marry another man."
"My son will never give you a chance to remarry. You should give up your heart as soon as possible."
Gu Jiu laughed, "Be afraid. If you are afraid, take good care of yourself and don't do dangerous things. Don't forget, I'm not pregnant yet."
Liu Zhao stared at Gu Jiu's abdomen, with resentment on his face, "How do you know you're not pregnant? You might be pregnant in half a month."
"Whether I'm pregnant or not, I know for myself."
"I will let you conceive tonight."
Gu Jiu pushed him away, "Little days are here, your body is not clean, you go to the study to rest."
Liu Zhao directly pressed Gu Jiu under him, "It's okay, I don't despise you. I will rest in my room tonight."
Gu Jiu turned over, "It's up to you."
…
Before dawn the next day, Liu Zhao set off for the barracks.
He didn't want to disturb Gu Jiu, but he didn't expect Gu Jiu to wake up by himself.
"Are you leaving?"
Liu Zhao nodded, "It's still early, you can sleep for a while."
Gu Jiu rubbed his eyes, "Let's go after breakfast. Remember to leave your seal, I'm going to the Shaofu to pick someone."
"I left it for you a long time ago. If you have anything to do, you can look for Qianfu. Don't worry about the affairs of the mansion. Take care of your health as soon as possible, and give birth to a big fat boy for me as soon as possible."
Gu Jiu laughed, she was lying on her side, holding her chin with one hand, "Are you impatient to be a father?"
Liu Zhao came to her side, leaned over, and looked at her deeply, "Don't you want to be a mother?"
Gu Jiu guessed that if she said she didn't want to, Liu Zhao would probably go crazy with anger.
So, she nodded her head graciously, "I would like to think about it, but you and I get together less and leave more. It is not easy to conceive a child."
Liu Zhao gritted his teeth, "I will try my best to find time to come back, no matter what, I must conceive this year."
Gu Jiu pursed her lips and smiled, "Then you should work hard."
Liu Zhao's heart was ruthless, and he bit Gu Jiu's lips fiercely.
This bad woman really wanted to rub her into her body, kick her into her trouser pocket, and keep her with her all the time.
Gu Jiu was almost out of breath, and pushed him away, "I haven't washed yet, bad breath."
"My son doesn't dislike you, so what are you afraid of?"
The corners of Gu Jiu's mouth twitched, "I despise myself."
"Hey, don't despise yourself. This son is very rare for you."
Gu Jiu picked up the pillow and threw it at Liu Zhao.
Liu Zhao laughed, turned and left the bedroom. Go to the barracks by moonlight.
Gu Jiu was lying on the bed, she didn't know what to think, and laughed out loud. His eyes are very gentle.
She turned over on the bed, rolled up the quilt, and went back to sleep in the cage.
This time, I slept until dawn.
Li Zhaoyi gave birth to her son, and she has to hurry up and carry out her own plan.
After finishing her errands, she took Liu Zhao's seal and went to the Shaofu to choose four little Huangmen, all of whom were in their twenties.
She found that using the little yellow door was more reassuring than using the regular servant.
Xiaohuangmen is an eunuch, which is equivalent to a domestic slave of the royal family, and has no offspring, so there is no need to worry about their loyalty.
No wonder for thousands of years, eunuchs have been used to serve in the palace.
Moreover, eunuchs acted outside, representing the status of the royal family. When others see it, they will naturally give them three points of face.
Gu Jiu ordered Rong Xin, and Bai Zhong and the other two to train the four little yellow gates.
Bai Zhong asked boldly: "Madam, are you not satisfied with the little ones serving you?"
"This lady is of great use to you, so someone needs to take over your errands."
When Bai Zhong heard this, he couldn't hide his excitement, "Madam please give me instructions."
Gu Jiu said softly: "My Madam is going to send you to Jiangnan to take charge of the overall situation, develop maritime trade, build sea ships, and manage personal connections. The mansion will be handed over to the newcomers. You should train them well for Madam Ben, and try to let them Be on your own as soon as possible. The two of you can also set off for Jiangnan as soon as possible."
Both Bai Zhong and Rong Xin were very excited, "The young one will definitely live up to Madam's expectations."
"carry on."
The two of them took the order and were gearing up, and they would definitely work hard to train the four newcomers.
Gu Jiu arranged for Song Zheng to deliver a letter to Er Zhuang, telling Er Zhuang to hurry up and train shopkeepers. People will be arranged to go to Jiangnan soon.
Qingmei was a little worried, "Ma'am, if you go to Jiangnan at this time, if you don't have enough money, what should you do?"
"How much money can Zhenbaozhai use?"
Qingmei kept the account in mind, and when Gu Jiu asked, she blurted out, "Only about ten thousand taels of silver can be transferred. Only in this way, Zhenbaozhai will have no working capital."
Gu Jiu frowned, "How many gems are in stock in Zhenbaozhai?"
"Suppressed 40,000 to 50,000 taels of inventory."
Gu Jiu immediately ordered, "Notify the shopkeeper of Zhenbaozhai and tell him to clear the inventory as soon as possible. At least 20,000 taels must be pooled for Bai Zhong and the others to take to Jiangnan."
"The servant obeys."
Xiao Cui hurried in from outside, "Ma'am, that person is here again."
Gu Jiu frowned.
Xiao Cui asked: "Do you want to invite someone in?"
Gu Jiu smiled coldly, "Bring people in."
The person Xiao Cui mentioned was Zhou Miao.
Zhou Miao strutted into the east courtyard, "Madam Zhao, we meet again."
"Please sit down, Eunuch Zhou. Congratulations to Eunuch Zhou for his promotion."
Zhou Miao has left the identity of the Little Yellow Gate, and has been promoted to the rank of Inner Ye Zhe, the lower rank of the sixth rank.
Zhou Miao said lightly, "It's also thanks to Jiang Shuyi."
Gu Jiu smiled lightly, but didn't make a sound.
Zhou Miao said: "Jiang Shuyi asked our family to bring a message. She is very grateful to Mrs. Zhao for taking care of her family."
Gu Jiu said softly: "At the beginning, I promised her that I would take care of her family on her behalf, so I will naturally keep my word."
"Li Zhaoyi gave birth to the little prince, and Jiang Shuyi has decided to join Li Zhaoyi according to Madam's suggestion."
Gu Jiu raised her eyebrows and smiled, "What are you talking about with my wife? Don't forget that I am Mrs. Zhao, the granddaughter-in-law of Concubine Xiao Shu."
Zhou Miao laughed, "Mrs. should know the truth about the three caves of the cunning rabbit."
Gu Jiu shook his head, "I know better that husband and wife are one body, one prospers both, and one loses both. My wife doesn't believe it. When the day comes, Li Zhaoyi will be able to forgive the son Zhao and my wife."