Qian Jiujiu was stunned for a moment. The fifth prince? Mu Yexing, that fool? Qian Jiujiu couldn't help but wonder, why did the emperor still remember him
She remembered that the fifth prince Mu Yexing was the son of the queen, and also the legitimate son of the emperor. Could it be that the emperor had other plans? Qian Jiujiu thought about it, but was considering how to answer
Mu Yexing looked at Qian Jiujiu who had not spoken a word, and could not help but cough twice: "Jiuer, can you cure it? Tell the truth."
"Fifth brother was very smart when he was young. He could read at the age of three and write poetry at the age of seven. He was a genius."
When Qian Jiujiu heard this, she suddenly understood that when Mu Yexing was young, he was a very smart child. Unfortunately, he couldn't hide his shortcomings, so he was framed.
But his cleverness was something the emperor had never forgotten. Looking at the emperor and then at Mu Yexiao, Qian Jiujiu shook his head: "Your Majesty, I don't know."
"I haven't checked the Fifth Prince's pulse, so I don't know if this poison can be cured. Father, how about you invite the Fifth Prince over and let your daughter-in-law give it a try?"
The emperor looked a little disappointed as he did not hear Qian Jiujiu's assurance that the patient could be cured. However, he also knew that this was Qian Jiujiu's true answer. How could he cure the patient without seeing him
Imperial Concubine Qing frowned and looked at the emperor: "If Jiuer can cure the fifth prince, that would be great."
Qian Jiujiu was shocked. What did this mean? How much conspiracy was there in the royal family? Could it be that Concubine Qing deliberately said this in front of the emperor to show her magnanimity
Mu Yexiao looked at Qian Jiujiu's eyes moving around, and knew that this girl was thinking about something again. He coughed and said, "Jiu'er."
Qian Jiujiu suddenly came back to her senses and looked at Mu Yexiao: "What's wrong?"
Mu Yexiao coughed twice: "It's okay."
Qian Jiujiu glanced at Mu Yexiao. This guy was just looking for trouble. Seeing the interaction between the two, the emperor couldn't help but laugh and looked at Mu Yexiao's legs.
She wanted to say something, but she didn't say it. She just looked at Concubine Qing and said, "Please invite the Queen to have lunch with us at noon."
Imperial Concubine Qing had no objection, but Qian Jiujiu was a little confused. Why did she feel that there was something strange about this? She glanced at Mu Yexiao, who happened to be looking at her as well.
"Jiu'er, push me out for a walk."
Qian Jiujiu blinked her eyes. Her father and mother were both here. Was it really appropriate for them to go out and talk in private like this
However, seeing that neither the emperor nor Concubine Qing had any displeasure on their faces, Qian Jiujiu felt relieved. Concubine Qing even glanced at Qian Jiujiu and said, "Go ahead. You young people talk too much."
"There's nothing to do here with us."
Why does it feel so strange? Didn't I come to the palace to accompany them? Thinking of this, Qian Jiujiu couldn't help but feel speechless, and still followed Mu Yexiao out.
As soon as they went outside, Qian Jiujiu couldn't wait to ask Mu Yexiao: "Mu Yexiao, why do I feel that your relationship with the Queen is a little strange?"
Mu Yexiao rolled his eyes at Qian Jiujiu and said, "What's so strange about that? Just ask whatever you want to ask. There's no need to beat around the bush. I'll tell you everything you want to know."
Qian Jiujiu's intention was exposed, and she felt a little embarrassed, but she was still really curious, and looked at Mu Yexiao: "Then I will just ask directly."
"If I can cure Mu Yexing, do you want me to cure him?"
Mu Yexiao nodded directly: "Of course I hope so. If you can cure him, you must do it."
Qian Jiujiu blinked his eyes: "But aren't you afraid that such a smart person, if he is really cured by me, will take away your throne? What should I do?"
Mu Yexiao sneered twice: "Do you know why I was named a prince instead of a crown prince?"
Qian Jiujiu shook her head, but she was also curious. Yes, shouldn't the emperor make his favorite child the crown prince? Why did he make him the prince first
Qian Jiujiu suddenly widened his eyes, as if he knew something: "They all think you are the closest person to the crown prince, but in fact, it is the opposite. You are the farthest person from the crown prince's position."
"But Mu Yexiao, when I just told you that you wanted to take that seat, you didn't object."
Mu Yexiao laughed: "Yes, I am the person farthest from that position, that's because I am not interested in it, but there are other candidates in the court except the Third Prince."
"Also, the third brother is arrogant and conceited. Although he appears gentle on the surface, he is cruel and brutal in private. How can such a person sit in that position?"
"Fourth brother's problem is ability, or you could say it's a problem of hobbies. If we force him to come up, it will only do more harm than good. Fifth brother is actually the best candidate."
"You may not know this, but my fifth brother and I were actually born on the same day, and at almost the same time. A Taoist priest came on the day we were born."
"The Taoist priest said that the fifth brother was destined to be the crown prince and would be a wise ruler in the future. Later, he performed so well, and he was the queen's legitimate son, so everything went smoothly."
"But in the end he turned out to be a fool. But your appearance gave me an opportunity."
Qian Jiujiu was shocked when she heard this and looked at Mu Yexiao: "But don't you want to take that position in a hurry?"
Mu Yexiao chuckled: "Even you know that, although you eat well and dress well in that position, you are imprisoned in this wealthy family every day."
"What's the point of having to write endless memorials and handle endless state affairs every day? Look at my father. In fact, the only woman he wants is my mother."
"But he had to recruit more concubines. When I was young, I also saw that when my father went to other palaces, my mother cried. I don't like such scenes."
"So when you said those outrageous words to me, I wasn't angry. I was just thinking."
Qian Jiujiu's heartbeat suddenly accelerated, and his voice became a little stammering: "You, what are you thinking about?"
Mu Yexiao looked at her nervous expression and suddenly smiled: "I haven't thought about it yet. I'll tell you the answer when I think about it. But I mean it sincerely. If possible, remember to cure Fifth Brother."
Qian Jiujiu looked at Mu Yexiao's solemn request and nodded involuntarily: "If I can do it, I will definitely do it."
Mu Yexiao suddenly smiled: "Of course, I don't want you to force yourself to do it. If you can't do it, I'm here for you! No one can hurt you."
Qian Jiujiu smiled at Mu Yexiao and said, "I know. Mu Yexiao is the best."
As the two were talking, they heard the eunuch's voice: "The Queen has arrived."
This was the second time Qian Jiujiu saw the queen. She looked gentle and generous, with a strong aura, but compared to the first time, Qian Jiujiu felt she was a little strange.
When I first met the queen, I felt that she was a cowardly and incompetent person. In front, there was the arrogant Concubine Qing, and in the back, there was the domineering Concubine Xian.
Only now did Qian Jiujiu understand that the reason why Concubine Qing was so arrogant and always confronted Concubine Xian was a form of self-protection, which prevented Concubine Xian from acting rashly.
It is also a way to protect the queen and weaken her influence. In this way, the two of them fight to the death, but neither can do anything to the other. Although the queen's influence is not that great, her position is stable.
This harem was so messy that it was incomprehensible. Qian Jiujiu clicked her tongue twice. Fortunately, she did not come to the harem, otherwise she would have died a miserable death.
What surprised her even more was that this virtuous concubine had such a powerful background. Half of the army of the Great Zhou Kingdom was in the hands of the virtuous concubine's family.
Logically speaking, such a concubine should not be allowed to give birth to the prince, otherwise the emperor would be in great danger. However, Concubine Xian gave birth to the child and successfully raised him.
Thinking of Concubine Xian, Qian Jiujiu glanced at Mu Yexiao and said, "My Lord, I remember a month has passed, and I'm afraid Concubine Xian has been released from confinement."
Mu Yexiao nodded: "Yes, we are out. Let's not provoke that woman first. Let's go in."
Qian Jiujiu nodded, then pushed Mu Yexiao in. As soon as they entered, they saw that the emperor and his three companions were getting along very well, and Concubine Qing was playing chess with the queen.
The emperor was giving instructions to Concubine Qing, and the two of them were dealing with the queen alone. When he saw Qian Jiujiu and Mu Yexiao come in, the emperor gave them a look.
"Xiao'er and Jiu'er have come in. Go help your mother. She is about to lose. Not a single piece of armor will be left."
The corners of Mu Yexiao's mouth twitched, and he was obviously accustomed to this scene. He pushed his wheelchair over and helped the queen start the counterattack.
Qian Jiujiu stood behind Mu Yexiao, looking at these people, and suddenly understood something. It was because she cured Mu Yexiao of the poison and was recognized by these people.
That's why he behaved like this in front of her today. In this way, wouldn't she have joined their camp unknowingly
But it didn't seem to matter, because from the beginning, she was in Mu Yexiao's camp. She had no interest in playing chess and just watched several people play chess.
Qian Jiujiu went into the kitchen of Concubine Qing's palace and prepared to cook something. Although Mu Yexiao also ate medicinal food now, it didn't matter if he didn't eat medicinal food occasionally.
So when I went to the palace today, I didn’t bring any medicinal food for Mu Yexiao. But now I’m bored, so I can use local ingredients.
Thinking of this, Qian Jiujiu walked into the kitchen. As soon as she entered, the maids and servants inside knelt down quickly and said, "Greetings, Princess."
Qian Jiujiu hummed: "Everyone, get up. This princess is here to see what the dinner is. Just make your own."
After hearing what Qian Jiujiu said, the servants started to work again. While watching these people cooking, Qian Jiujiu smelled something and found a familiar smell.
Qian Jiujiu stood up suddenly and looked at a servant who was pouring a pile of something that looked like red ginseng into the duck soup, but it tasted so strange
Qian Jiujiu couldn't help but pick it up and smell it: "What is this?"