Looking at the empress who love each other, no matter how blunt the courtiers were, they fully understood the intention of the emperor to summon them today.
The emperor's summons was not to discuss the handling of the previous emperor's prince, but to let them know the emperor's attitude towards people and things related to the queen, and let them have a calculation in their hearts. do the extra.
They all followed Pang Xiao early in the morning. They had a certain understanding of Pang Xiao, and knew that this man had both a strong hand and a sense of success, and he valued affection and justice. Now think about today's events, from the beginning to the end, the emperor showed full respect and love to the queen.
It wasn't that the former princess couldn't be killed, but that she couldn't kill it because of the queen's feelings.
Just like what Pang Xiao just said, Zhou Xiaolian was always with the Queen after she was rescued. They were in a hurry to express themselves. Some said they wanted to kill them directly, and some even said that they wanted the emperor to bring Zhou Xiaolian into the harem. .
Looking at the emperor's attitude now, his eagerness to express his behavior is obviously extremely stupid.
The courtiers understood, and Qin Yining naturally understood. Pang Xiao has been working hard to give her more attention since the ceremony of conferring the queen, and told everyone his attitude with practical actions.
The anxiety, pessimism and loneliness that had arisen in Qin Yining's heart before entering the palace were all forgotten at this time. No matter what happened in the future, at least the Pang Xiao in front of her did not disappoint her.
In the blink of an eye, the holy eunuch Liu An assisted someone to arrange the marriage.
Huzi and Bingtang, Tang Xiu and Jiyun all took the order directly.
Even the porridge was arranged outside the palace, and even Qin Yining didn't know her place. Pang Xiao just arranged for someone close to her to communicate with Mu Jinghu.
Lian Xiaozhu was dressed in plain clothes, and upon hearing the content of the imperial decree, a red glow appeared on her face, and she lowered her head and did not dare to look at Fang Hailing who was standing beside her.
Fang Hailing also lowered her head tightly, not knowing what to say for a while.
Mu Jinghu asked suspiciously, "You don't want to?"
Fang Hailing raised her eyes and shook it for a while: "No, no, it's just a bit of an accident."
"Accident?" Mu Jinghu didn't understand.
Fang Hailing said bluntly, "I was ready to take her to the end of the world. Within three days, a killer will come. With her status, how can people above her tolerate her?"
Mu Jinghu laughed, shook his head and said, "You think too much. In the future, you and your wife will just live in Tianji Valley with peace of mind, and you won't be out of the valley if you have nothing to do. Besides, the emperor and the queen are not the kind of people you think. , your daughter-in-law is the queen's sister, how could the emperor kill her?"
Fang Hailing still didn't quite believe it.
Even Xiao Porridge nodded: "Sister will not harm me. Even if someone wants to kill me to avoid future troubles, my elder sister will protect me."
"But your elder sister is just a woman after all." Fang Hailing had a headache with Lian Xiaozhu's innocence, "If the emperor ordered her, what would she do?"
"The emperor cherishes my sister and will not disregard her wishes. Besides, if the emperor really wants to kill me, he can secretly kill me when he gets the Imperial Jade Seal. How can he allow me to eat and wear well by my sister's side? For so many years?"
Mu Jinghu nodded again and again, and even Fang Hailing was at a loss for words.
Indeed, even if Pang Xiao was not an emperor in the past, he was still a prince with many talented people under his command. If he really wanted to kill Xiao Porridge, how many ways could he secretly order someone to do it, and he could completely hide from Qin Yining. Not to mention other things, they had experienced so many difficulties and obstacles in the past, and it was not unusual for someone to die beside them at the juncture of life and death.
Fang Hailing put down her heart and looked back at Lian Xiaozhu. Seeing her pink face and peach cheeks, her face was flushed, and she said hard, "That's it."
Mu Jinghu raised an eyebrow.
Even Xiao Porridge's face turned even redder, and he lowered his head and said, "That's it."
Mu Jinghu looked at it funny, remembering how he felt when he robbed Qiu Feishan and went back, combined with the two people he saw now, he couldn't help feeling emotional.
Everyone has a good home, and he should go home too.
In the Kunning Palace, the relatives and friends of the Empress and Empress gathered together.
A round table was set up in the local area, with all the dishes on it, and the two families sat together. The palace servants had already been ordered to retire.
Qin Yining sat next to Brother Zhao and Brother Han. The wet nurse accompanied her with her sister Yun and brother Xuan, who had just turned one year old.
Yao Chenggu and Ma are sitting in the first place, Empress Yao is on the left, Qin Huaiyuan, Sun and Cao Yuqing are on the right. Brother Han was naughty and pulled Qin Yining's sleeve for a while, and then pulled the jade pendant on Cao Yuqing's waist.
Pang Xiao picked up the jug and filled the cups for everyone in person.
"Today can have a reunion day, all rely on my father-in-law's care, if there is no father-in-law's management in Xiyue, the urgent matter that day, even if the family goes, it will be difficult." Pang Xiao raised his glass with both hands: "Father-in-law, my son-in-law respects You have a cup."
Qin Huaiyuan raised the wine cup with a smile, and got up to clink glasses with Pang Xiao. Pang Xiao hurriedly bowed and lowered his attitude very low. Qin Huaiyuan respected his status as an emperor, and he respected Qin Huaiyuan even more.
Seeing Pang Xiao being so obedient, Empress Dowager Yao didn't like it in her heart, she coughed and said, "Oh, we are all a family, why is this so? The emperor, sit down, now that you are already an emperor, you should have the appearance of an emperor... "
Before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Ma Shi's cough, "Even if Dafu becomes emperor, isn't he your son?"
"What are you talking about, mother?" The Empress Dowager Yao lost face and helped the golden hairpin behind her head.
"Since being an emperor is also your son, could it be that Dafu is not the son-in-law of the father-in-law when he is an emperor? Don't use your crooked thoughts to make trouble, and you won't lose a share."
Empress Dowager Yao's face turned blue and then pale. She never thought that she was an empress dowager, and Mrs. Ma still acted like this, leaving no face for her in front of others.
Pang Xiao just didn't notice Yao's face, and said with a smile: "Father-in-law, mother-in-law, when things were bad, you always suffered, but now I can finally get rid of those constraints, and I don't have to worry about life in the future, In the future, you can show your filial piety to your elders. Someone has already renovated the mansion outside the palace, and recently you have been temporarily placed in the palace, and when the repairs outside the mansion are completed, you can revive the Qin family."
Sun shi smiled and nodded without saying much, and there was a bit of sadness between his eyebrows.
Qin Huaiyuan looked at Qin Yining who was on the side, smiled and said: "I understand the emperor's kindness. It's just today's family banquet, and I just happen to be saying goodbye to the emperor."
"Father!" Qin Yining was shocked, "Why do you want to say goodbye? Now that the world has settled down, we no longer have to worry about being framed. In the future, my daughter will be able to give birth and honor her parents, isn't it good for the family to reunite? People told Mr. Liao to get ready to go to Xiyue to pick up the old lady and the second uncle..."
"Sister Yi." Qin Huaiyuan smiled softly and interrupted her softly, "Now that you are the queen and the mother of four children, why are you still like a child?"
This is not to blame, but full of admiration.
Qin Yining's eyes immediately became wet.
Qin Huaiyuan said with a smile: "Just as the father said earlier, you are the queen, and you have to ask your mother to honor the world, support her husband and teach her children, govern the six palaces, and be a role model for women in the world. When you stand in this position, you have to take responsibility for more As for the stricter constraints in the past, if you take half a step wrong, how many pairs of eyes will be staring at you, do you know?"
"Daughter... I know." Qin Yining lowered her head.
The people at the table also looked at Qin Huaiyuan quietly.
Qin Huaiyuan smiled, his eyes were kind and firm: "How many obstacles have you and the emperor experienced along the way since they met? You can survive and still have the same feelings. This is your good fortune and God's blessing."
Thinking of the ups and downs that Qin Yining and Pang Xiao went through, everyone was moved. Mrs. Sun felt sorry for her daughter and lowered her head to wipe the corners of her eyes. Mrs. Ma also frowned in distress, and even Mrs. Yao couldn't bear it.
"You two have a good relationship, this is a blessing. Now the emperor has practiced Zuo, everything is new, the affairs of the court have just been placed on the shoulders, the sharp edge on the battlefield has not yet retreated, and the vassals are still afraid of you, so what is done now Not everyone dared to say anything.
"But over time, the peaceful days will erase people's memories. When they gradually forget your vigor and sharpness, if the emperor's every move is slightly inappropriate, it will lead to the words of the officials."
"Father-in-law, I can handle all of this!" Pang Xiao assured with a firm expression on his face.
Qin Huaiyuan smiled and nodded, "I believe that the emperor can handle it well. I also believe that the emperor has a love for Sister Yi right now, owes it, has a relationship between men and women, and has a family relationship. But this is the case in one year, what about ten years later? Twenty years. , thirty years later?"
Pang Xiao's expression changed immediately, and his phoenix eyes were full of anxiety.
Qin Huaiyuan smiled peacefully and waved his hand, signaling Pang Xiao to stay calm.
"No one can predict what will happen in the court in the future. The emperor is the son of the emperor, and the talent draft can be avoided for a year, but what about the years in the future? Besides, you and I both know that the most stable way to win people over and win over courtiers is to Marriage. In the future, many things will definitely happen, which will force the emperor to accept the harem. Moreover, as an emperor, in order to spread the branches, it is common sense to have three palaces and six courtyards. If the emperor does not do this, there will be courtiers. Constantly admonishing.
"Sister Yi is my daughter. I know her temperament best. She has been lonely since she was a child and was born in troubled times. Few people give her sincerity, so she cherishes all the feelings she can get. , whether it is family, friendship or love.
"She has known the emperor for a long time, and she entrusts her sincerity. She is a smart person, but she has put herself in danger for the emperor several times. Is this feeling really true? Such feelings must not be rubbed."
"father in law!"
"Your Majesty." Qin Huaiyuan stood up and said with a smile, "The Emperor's promise, as a man, as someone who knows power, I can believe it, but I am also worried. It is not easy to do it with one heart and one mind. Even if you can do it, external conditions will always force it.
"Of course, with Sister Yi's intelligence, even if she is a female prime minister, she has enough brains, so I also believe that she can survive the harem battle. But she won, but it doesn't mean she won't be sad."
"Father-in-law, I won't make Sister Yi sad!"