A mother and son, each with their own thoughts.
But on the surface, it didn't show at all.
"I can't blame you. Things like this must not happen again in the future. You must know that your father is ill. There are so many pairs of eyes inside and outside the palace, staring at our mother and father."
The Queen's words were a little more motherly and thoughtful. But when the prince heard it, he was quite surprised.
The queen mother, the queen mother didn't even blame him at all.
This is simply impossible for him!
"Mother, don't you blame me?"
He asked tentatively, but the queen just smiled lovingly.
"What is the fault of the emperor? No one is a saint, and no one can make mistakes. Besides, my son can be regarded as making amends. The merits and demerits are equal to each other. From now on, just focus on it. You have been busy all night, and it is time to go back to the house to rest. The important task of tracking down these rebellious officials and traitors must be shouldered by the emperor."
The prince looked at his mother in disbelief. Was this still his mother who had always been strict with him since he was a child
"Yes, I obey my order and ask my mother to rest early."
After bowing, he exited the queen's palace. But until now, the prince's heart was still filled with shock.
"Prince, are you okay? Queen, did you reprimand me?"
Outside the palace, a pretty woman in palace clothes came up to her with a look of concern on her face.
This person is the new favorite of the prince. The number one courtesan in the capital who completely replaced Dugu's concubine, Yun Jinyi.
Compared with the hypocritical concubine Dugu, it is said that this former number one courtesan in the capital was more than just beautiful and delicious. Beneath her charming appearance, her ability to win over people's hearts is also superb.
He had only been in the palace for a few months, but he was already obsessed with the prince.
"Jinyi, the queen mother did not reprimand me. Do you think the queen mother has completely given up on me and doesn't care about me at all?"
Like a drowning man grasping at the last straw. The prince hugged Yun Jinyi vigorously into his arms.
His mother never allowed him to go in or out of Fireworks Willow Alley. Not to mention bringing a fireworks woman into the house, but he asked for the brocade dress with great fanfare. The queen mother did not punish him. Instead, he sent people to bring his descendants and descendants a fortune purse.
Yun Jinyi stretched out her hand and gently hugged the prince's shoulders.
The two of them were outside the palace gate, clinging to each other as if no one else was around.
"Where in the world are there mothers who don't love their children? Prince, you have been too tired recently, so you think too much. Maybe it is because the queen feels that you are already an adult. Da Jin's country will still be in the future It’s going to be in your hands. Let you practice more now, it’s for the sake of the Great Jin, right?”
Yun Jinyi's voice was soft, and just a few words of comfort could touch people's hearts.
The prince looked at the charming beauty in front of him with fascination, watching her smile tenderly, and his heart was comforted by her words.
Yes, the queen mother must have realized that she had been too strict with him in the past.
He is the only son of his mother and the legitimate prince of the Jin Dynasty. His mother always had high hopes for him.
It must be because he thinks too much.
"Prince, how can mother and son have an overnight feud? Instead of worrying about the queen, why not think about how to deal with those ambitious people who covet your position as heir apparent."
Yun Jinyi persuaded with soft words. The prince held Yun Jinyi's delicate body with one hand, but in his heart, he was thinking of a clever plan to deal with Long Tianyu.
Although Long Tianyu has cleared most of the suspicions, those relatives and clan members who have died always have to give an explanation.
Why not, he just fanned the flames. No matter how powerful Long Tianyu is, he probably won't be able to compete with these people.
Killing someone with a borrowed knife is the best strategy.
Moreover, Lin Mengya was in the palace. After the first lunar month, the Lin family army will continue to guard the border. When the time comes, when he looks at a woman, how can she escape from his grasp
Lin Mengya, who was being plotted, had no idea that in the heart of the prince, she was already a piece of meat on the chopping board, ready to be slaughtered.
The female officer beside the queen just led her to an extremely shabby and inconspicuous small courtyard.
He looked dumbly at everything in front of him. But he just smiled and shook his head, things really turned around. Today, it was her turn to live in the shabby house.
"Master, you are still laughing. I'm afraid rats don't come here on weekdays. We servants are quite easy to get along with. What can you do?"
Bai Zhi couldn't help but scolded, she didn't expect the queen to be such a stingy person.
But Lin Mengya didn't care at all and just looked around.
Although it was a little broken, the surrounding area was empty. The wall is short, so looking out from the door, the surrounding situation is clearly visible, but it is not easy for people to spy.
"Didn't we let Shangguan Qing live in a broken house at the beginning? This is the queen, who wants to seek justice for her sister. It's okay, let's go in and take a look."
Fortunately, the queen is just showing off.
Although the furnishings and bedding inside are a bit old, they are not unlivable.
The room was also spacious, but had a musty and damp smell.
"Master, please wait a moment. You are weak and cannot bear the cold. I see there is a charcoal basin and a fire pit here. Please wait a moment. When we warm up the room, you can go in and rest."
Bai Ji and Bai Su had already gone to investigate first. Lin Mengya wanted to go in with them to clean up the house, but Bai Sha pushed her down on the stone chair outside.
The stone chair was covered with a thick layer of cotton quilt, which was neither cold nor hard. Lin Mengya was wearing thick clothes, but she didn't feel too cold.
"Is it Princess Yu who is resting in the courtyard?"
Outside the door, a deep voice suddenly sounded. Lin Mengya looked outside and saw a gray figure walking in from the outside.
"This father-in-law is very polite. Our master is the Princess Lin of Prince Yu's Mansion. May I ask, what do you do for me, my father-in-law?"
Bai Shao immediately greeted him, saluted obediently and politely and said.
Although he is a chamberlain in the palace, the father-in-law in front of him is dressed in a blue-grey attire of a chamberlain and eunuch. But he was majestic and solemn, without the gloomy and cunning aura of an ordinary eunuch.
"What a smart maid, Princess Yu is really good at what she does, and the people under her are also extraordinary. The old slave is just entrusted by others to deliver some ordinary things to the princess. Princess, the long nights in this palace are the most difficult. ”
Lin Mengya looked at the eunuch in front of her carefully. Although he had silver hair and white eyebrows, he was very energetic.
The clothes on his body are clean and tidy, and the collar and cuffs are extremely smooth.
Although he was carrying a huge basket on his hands, his shoulders did not sag. Lin Mengya understood clearly. It seemed that he was a capable person.
"Thank you for the compliment, father-in-law. I feel a bit sorry for having my father-in-law come to deliver things on such a cold day. However, Mengya is new here and can't even serve a cup of hot tea. Please don't be offended, father-in-law."
The generous Lin Mengya did not feel embarrassed at all by besieging Chou City.
There was a flash of admiration in the white-haired father-in-law's eyes, and there was a smile on his lips.
"Princess, you don't need to be so polite. Let's give the surname Yu and use a strong character in the name. From now on, we will inevitably meet each other in the palace. Princess, you'd better rest early. Although the night in the palace is cold, the wind is even stronger during the day. It's scratching and piercing the bones. Come on, little girl, give this thing to your master to put away. Don't throw it away. If there is anything missing, send someone to the inner chamber to look for me. Princess Yu, old lady I take my leave."
The oversized basket was placed firmly on the ground by Yu Qiang.
After cupping his hands, the person turned and left Lin Mengya's small courtyard.
"Thank you, father-in-law."
Looking at his back, Lin Mengya thanked her loudly.
No need to guess, she also knew that the items in the basket must be daily necessities prepared for her.
This person is probably an old acquaintance of dad and the others.
"Ah, it turns out to be fine silver charcoal! Master, look, there's Yu Pozi and some winter clothes too! Strange! Master, what do you think this is?"
Turning around, she saw Bai Zhi already looking through the big basket. Sure enough, there was a lot of silver charcoal in it, enough for them to use for a while.
In addition, she saw Bai Zhi holding a small green jade pendant in her hand.
Lin Mengya immediately took it away from Bai Zhi's hand and glanced around with the corner of her eye. Fortunately, there are no eyeliners around.
"Shh, don't mention it to anyone from now on. Do you understand? This is my life."
Lin Mengya put on a straight face to scare Bai Zhi, who immediately widened her eyes and covered her mouth. Nodding her head desperately, Lin Mengya burst into laughter looking at her cute little nervous look.
This girl, although she is reckless, knows the importance of things.
As long as it has something to do with her wealth and life, she will definitely not reveal a word to anyone.
"Okay, let's not wait any longer. If we leave the three of them alone, I'm afraid I won't be able to sleep well that night. Let's go. Let's go help them too."
The five girls worked together, and soon everything was cleaned inside and out.
The yard is a bit dilapidated, but the house is not in disrepair. After the fire pit and charcoal pot were lit in the room, bursts of warmth began to rise.
You definitely can't cover them with damp quilts. They are all girls, and that will cause the disease. Fortunately, Yu Qiang arrived just in time. Three warm and dry quilts helped these five girls dispel the cold winter night.
"Really, it would be great if there were sweet potatoes and chestnuts. I suddenly remembered that when I was in the mansion, my master and I also stayed up late like this."
Bai Zhi wrinkled her nose and said.
Although the palace is full of gold and jade, it is not as warm and comfortable as the lights outside.
"Don't be silly. In this palace, not everyone can come if they want. At dawn tomorrow, you three can pack up and leave the palace."
Lin Mengya's tone was as calm as possible, but the three girls fell silent at the same time.