In Changxin Palace, amidst Feng Zhang's yelling and cursing, the wound medicine was finally finished.
Feng Zhang touched his face subconsciously, but except for the exposed eyes, nose and mouth, everything else was covered with cotton cloth. He turned around and saw himself wrapped in rice dumplings in the mirror!
His eyes narrowed, and Feng Zhang's eyes showed great anger, and at this moment, the palace servants came in from outside.
"My lady, my lord, my lord, the emperor did not send anyone to summon His Highness Chi into the palace."
After the palace people finished speaking, there was a deathly silence in the room. Feng Zhang glanced at Feng Lingsu who was sitting at the head seat, and then at Feng Ke, the loyal Duke who came to the palace after hearing the news, "Auntie, father, what is the emperor's name?" What do you mean! Doesn't the emperor plan to pursue Yan Chi immediately?! Could it be that the emperor just let me suffer this beating for nothing?!"
Seeing Feng Lingsu's silence, Feng Zhang said anxiously, "Auntie, talk-"
Feng Lingsu, who was sullen after returning to the palace, finally couldn't bear it any longer. Looking at Feng Zhang, who was so funny, he yelled coldly, "Shut up! You usually act in the name of the palace. Wuji, today, even Yan Chi was provoked, and you provoked him, but you can't beat others, which is already enough to embarrass you! Who knows that you don't even care about crying and complaining about yourself! Now, what do you want to do? Do you want to make trouble so that everyone in the harem knows about it?!"
When Feng Zhang heard that Feng Lingsu called himself "My Palace", he immediately knew that Feng Lingsu was really angry, but what happened to him today was really wronged and resentful, so he couldn't help saying, "Auntie, I don't want to make trouble either. Everyone should know, but today, I was the one who was beaten, and you were the one who lost face. The emperor saw my miserable situation, but he didn't intend to get back face for you!"
Feng Ling's complexion turned pale with anger, "Why didn't you know that you would lose Ben Gong's face when you caused trouble?! Now that things have messed up, you move out of Ben Gong to clean up the mess for you?! No wonder Yan Chi said you are trash! "
Feng Zhang couldn't hear the word "waste" the most, and immediately became angry, but Feng Lingsu was also angry, how dare he really break up with Feng Lingsu, gritted his teeth, Feng Zhang endured it down.
Feng Ke looked at his miserable son, he still felt distressed, and said, "Your Majesty calm down, this time it is Feng Zhang who is ignorant and caused trouble for your Majesty." He sighed and ordered the Duke who followed him into the palace The housekeeper, Wan Youcai, "You, help the prince to the carriage outside first, I have something to say to the empress."
Duke Zhong was also a bastard when he was young, but after all, he is old and knows the seriousness of the matter. Now that the entire Duke's mansion is relying on Feng Lingsu, he knows that Feng Lingsu should not be angered at this time.
Although Feng Zhang was not reconciled, he could only listen to Feng Ke's words right now. As soon as Feng Zhang went out, Feng Ke stood up and said, "Your Majesty, calm down, Feng Zhang is young and ignorant, and what you read is superficial. Don't get acquainted with him."
Feng Lingsu squinted her eyes, "My brother has only this single seedling under his knees, and I grew up loving him, but my brother has also seen that Feng Zhang is still so ineffective at this age. It's all ruined!"
Feng Ke nodded quickly when he heard the words, "Your Majesty said yes, but does the attitude of His Highness Chi and the Emperor indicate anything about this matter?"
Seeing Feng Lingsu raise his eyebrows, Feng Ke hurriedly said, "I don't have to seek justice for Feng Zhang, I was just thinking, does Yan Chi's behavior today mean that he chose to protect the prince? Because the prince took the opportunity Suppress the Zhongguo Palace? And the emperor's attitude, does it have any grudges against our Zhongguo Palace or His Royal Highness Chengwang?"
Feng Lingsu frowned suddenly, "Brother, what does this mean?"
Feng Ke sighed and said, "Although your majesty is favored, King Yong has already been established as the crown prince. Once the crown prince ascends the throne, then... fortunately, the emperor is in good health and spirit. There are still opportunities in three or two years. Those who are afraid right now It is because of some reason that the emperor has a grudge against His Royal Highness Cheng Wang and the Duke's Mansion."
Feng Lingsu frowned slightly, "I don't know about Yan Chi's attitude, but he recognizes the ninth girl of the Qin Mansion, and Princess Taichang asked him to take care of that girl. I don't know if it's because of this. As my brother said, we have to think about it in the long term, as for the emperor, what else could be the reason? If there is a reason, it was also caused by Feng Zhang."
Feng Ke shook his head, "Ma'am, I don't know. The reason why His Highness the Crown Prince did not solve the case in Lin'an Mansion before was because His Highness Cheng Wang sent someone to obstruct it. Although His Majesty did not get a clear understanding of this matter, The evidence, but the emperor thought about who did it, I'm afraid the emperor has a prejudice against His Royal Highness Cheng Wang."
Feng Lingsu's heart skipped a beat, "This way..."
Feng Ke nodded, "So, your majesty, taking advantage of the fact that the emperor still loves you very much these past few years, you have to spend some time in the harem. His Royal Highness Chengwang has his own arrangements for matters above the court."
Feng Lingsu shook her head, "What can I do in the harem? Zhao Shuhua has been impeccable for so many years. Although the emperor seldom goes to her place, he still respects her as a queen. Here... the emperor does come a lot, but, but now The emperor is no longer the Prince Luo of the past. The Prince Luo of the past did not have to worry so much. Doting on me is really doting on me. Later, he was canonized as the prince, and then there was the incident of Prince Gong. After that incident, the emperor was like It's like a different person, petty things still pamper me, but important decisions are not influenced by me. Later, when he became emperor, he was more diligent in government affairs and worked hard to govern. It seemed that I was the most favored, but in fact Now the emperor comes to the harem less and less frequently."
Feng Ke's eyes darkened slightly, "It's a good thing that the emperor wants to be a wise king, but the empress also has to think about yourself and His Royal Highness Cheng Wang. If you don't plan now, you will really wait until the emperor's health fails, but it will be too late."
Feng Lingsu frowned, "Zhao Shuhua has the Beifu Army, but what about us?"
As he spoke, he glanced at Duke Zhong, as if he was reprimanding Duke Zhong for his incompetence.
Feng Ke smiled wryly, "My mother has known for so many years in our mansion that there is no way out of military power, so I thought, let Zhang'er join the Imperial Guard, so that you will have more eyes and ears in the palace." Convenience, in addition, His Royal Highness King Cheng plotted against the Shuoxi Army, if he can really hold the Shuoxi Army in his hands, what is the Beifu Army?"
Feng Lingsu sighed, "Feng Zhang got into trouble this time, and still wants to join the Forbidden Army?! As for the Shuoxi Army, Yan Chi's party today, I'm afraid it also shows the difficulty of this method." He sneered, " Speaking of which, didn’t my father and elder brother prevent me from marrying into Prince Luo’s mansion early? If you had the foresight, today’s queen would be me? Where would it be Zhao Shuhua’s turn?! I’m only a year late, and now I’m the queen Very different."
Feng Ke could only continue to smile wryly, "Back then, the late Emperor hesitated between Prince Luo and Prince Gong. We were afraid that we would bet on the wrong treasure. Originally, we preferred Prince Gong, but who knew that Prince Gong valued the girl from the Fu family?" .”
Feng Lingsu smiled when she thought of this, "Fortunately, I didn't marry into Prince Gong's mansion. Although the emperor is very lenient to Prince Gong's mansion, if Prince Gong didn't die, where did this generosity come from? Army, Prince Gong was buried in the sea of flames, that's all that made His Majesty feel a little bit guilty."
Feng Ke kept nodding, and Feng Lingsu confessed, "Let Feng Zhang have a good memory, and don't cause trouble easily in the future. The nine girls of the Qin family are the emperor's high hopes to treat the queen mother. Let him know how easy it is to treat the queen mother." The important point, otherwise, don't talk about finding a future, whether or not the Duke's seat can be guaranteed is another matter."
Feng Ke's face was slightly solemn, and he quickly responded.
On this side, Zhao Shuhua and Yan Che from Kunning Palace also received the news immediately.
Zhao Shuhua had a rare smile on her face, "So, you mean, the emperor has no intention of punishing Yan Chi immediately?"
Zhang Yun, the general manager of Kunning Palace, nodded quickly, "Yes, after the imperial concubine and Feng Zhang left, the emperor didn't send someone to summon His Highness Chi, but just continued to deal with government affairs, as if nothing happened."
Zhao Shuhua turned to look at Yan Che, "Che'er, what do you think?"
Yan Che's expression brightened, "Yan Chi and Nine Girls know each other, and they probably want to protect them today."
Zhao Shuhua nodded, "And then?"
Yan Che thought for a moment, "Yan Chi is known as the 'Devil King' in Shuoxi. Looking at him today, he does have a bit of a bad temper, and he is not afraid of Duke Zhong and Cheng Wang, but he is so Acting like this, my son doesn't know what he means for a while."
Zhao Shuhua raised her chin slightly, "He was personally handed over by Prince Rui, and Prince Rui has never made a single mistake in his life, Yan Chi is not like his father in this regard."
Yan Che nodded, "Years ago he was sent back to the capital. I heard that it was because he punished a lieutenant who violated military discipline too severely. That person died immediately, and then Prince Rui sent him back."
Zhao Shuhua bent her lips, "If that's the case, that would be great." She looked at Yan Che as she said, "Now he has torn face with Duke Zhong, but it's our chance—"
Yan Che hesitated for a moment, "But mother, the eldest son of the Zhongyonghou Mansion had wanted to help my son win over Yan Chi, but Yan Chi's attitude was very vague at that time. My son guessed that he just returned to the capital now, so I'm afraid he doesn't want to choose."
Zhao Shuhua nodded, "That's what he said, but what he did today is tantamount to pushing himself to our side. You don't have to make a big show of trying to win him over. You only need to help a little when you need to. At least, let Cheng Wang and Feng Ling Su thinks that he is for us, and you can figure out the rest."
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"There is news! His Highness Chi did not enter the palace today! He went directly to the camp in the north to practice martial arts!"
Qin Ye strode in from the outside and directly brought back news of Yan Chi.
Inside the Renshou Hall, Qin Shu and Qin Wan calmed down at the same time. Qin Shu said, "It seems that the emperor still knows that Feng Zhang is wrong this time. His Highness Chi helped girl Wan. Although it was a bit harsh, it is nothing."
Qin Yan also nodded beside him, "Then Feng Zhang bullied Ninth Sister first, if I were here, I would beat that Feng Zhang too."
Qin Shu snorted coldly when he heard the words, "If you were here, he wouldn't be so presumptuous." Then he said, "It seems that we should arrange a few more guards to follow Wan girl, so as not to meet that kid Feng Zhang again."
Qin Ye smiled and said, "Feng Zhang was beaten very badly this time, I'm afraid he won't be able to leave the house for a month, and the ninth sister will be fine in a short time."
Qin Shu shook his head, "It's better to arrange more people."
Qin Ye hurriedly said, "I'll make arrangements. Ninth Younger Sister has to enter the palace every day, so I'll make arrangements later."
Qin Wan felt a little uncomfortable seeing such a mobilization of teachers and people, and hurriedly said, "It's okay, today was just an accident, and it probably won't happen in the future. You don't need to make special arrangements for me."
Qin Shu waved his hand, "Don't worry about this, your safety is more important than anything else."
Hearing the words, Qin Wan could only smile wryly for a moment, and said to Qin Ye, "Anyway, I have nothing to do recently, if father is really worried, I can send my ninth sister here."
Qin Shu hesitated when he heard the words, Qin Wan looked at Qin Ye with some surprise, he really didn't expect Qin Ye to say such a thing.
Although Qin Ye didn't have any errands, he still felt a bit overqualified for sending her here and there.
"How is this possible? My fourth brother can only wait outside when I enter the palace and leave the palace. It is really a waste of fourth brother's time."
Qin Ye shrugged, "Father hasn't asked me to run errands for a while, so it's the same when I have errands and then arrange guards?"
Qin Shu nodded when he heard the words, "That's fine, if nothing else, I'm relieved that Ye'er will send you off."
Qin Ye nodded with a smile, and looked at Qin Wan again. Qin Wan sighed and had to follow this arrangement.
Qin Shu said, "It happened suddenly today, Wan girl, next time you see His Highness Chi, remember to thank him." Then he looked at Qin Yan, "The next time you see His Highness Chi, remember to thank him. "
Qin Yan nodded, Qin Shu's mood improved, and Qin Wan's heart also settled slightly when he saw this.
She thought that because of the emperor's love for Feng Lingsu and Feng Zhang's deliberate smearing, the emperor would most likely announce Yanchi's entry into the palace for minor punishment, but she didn't expect that there was no summons, and she thought of Yanchi and her Qin Wan understood what he said before they parted. I'm afraid Yan Chi would have thought of the current situation long ago.
Why did Yan Chi feel that even if he hit Emperor Feng Zhang, he would not be held accountable
Speaking of which, Feng Zhang is also a relative of the emperor.
Qin Wan thought about it for a while, but first resigned from Qin Shu and others and returned to Songfengyuan.
Although Qin Wan no longer has the intention of staying out of things, she still doesn't see the situation in the court very clearly. The only thing she is sure of is her trust in Yan Chi. There are many.
Feeling at ease, Qin Wan didn't think about it any more, and slept peacefully all night, and continued to prepare to enter the palace to see a doctor for the queen mother early the next morning.
The Queen Mother is slightly older than the Taichang Princess, and her health is not as good as the Taichang Princess. Qin Wan had to be very careful with the medicine. Seeing that it was getting late, Qin Wan continued to bring Poria to enter the palace, but this time, Sure enough, it was Qin Ye who was dressed in a neat dark blue outfit, and the royal horse was waiting for her outside.
Seeing Qin Ye, Qin Wan was still a little embarrassed, "Please trouble fourth brother."
Qin Ye smiled casually, "It's okay, I'm staying in the mansion anyway."
Qin Wan's heart moved slightly when she heard this, she remembered that Qin Ye said that he wanted to go to the Nine City Patrol Camp, but at that time Qin Shu did not directly agree, but now, the fourth son of Qin Ye's dignified Marquis Mansion is here to escort her.
Qin Wan knew that Qin Ye was a concubine, so although she thought of Qin Ye's difficulties, she didn't say much. After she got into the carriage, the group headed straight for the gate of the palace.
Today is the third day of junior high school, and the snow from the previous few days has almost melted, and the air is filled with a bone-chilling chill. At the gate of the palace, Qin Wan's carriage enters the palace gate, and the little maid from the day before yesterday is still waiting for her.
The group of three went straight to Shoukang Palace, but the Queen Mother's spirit is better today. When Qin Wan arrived, the Ninth Prince Yan Sui was by the Queen Mother's side.
Chen Nanny smiled and said, "Your Majesty, this is the Ninth Miss of the Qin Mansion who treated you."
When Qin Wan saw the ceremony, the queen mother stretched out her hand in a daze. Seeing this, Qin Wan quickly stretched out her hand. The queen mother took Qin Wan's hand and sat beside her bed. She looked at Qin Wan carefully, and then nodded slowly, " good good..."
Mother Chen continued to laugh and said, "Princess Taichang recognized Nine Girls as her adopted granddaughter. Princess Taichang got sick in Jinzhou, and Nine Girls took care of her. Madam, do you think this is fate?"
The Queen Mother's eyes lit up for a moment, "Princess...how is she?"
Qin Wan hurriedly nodded, "Princess Taichang is fine, please rest assured..."
The queen mother nodded, and then she stopped talking, Qin Wan asked the queen mother for pulse, Qin Wan held her breath while asking for pulse, but the queen mother kept looking at Qin Wan, and when she finished asking for pulse, she pulled Qin Wan to speak again , Just said a few words, someone from outside came to report.
"Empress Dowager, His Highness Chi has come to see you."
The Queen Mother's eyes lit up again, "Chi'er? Let him in quickly."
Qin Wan's heart skipped a beat, and she quickly sat up from the bed, and soon, Yan Chi strode in from the outside.
Today's Yan Chi was still dressed in a gorgeous black robe. He strode in, and the Empress Dowager's eyes revealed moisture as soon as he entered the door, "Chi'er... said you won't leave this time? Did you stay in the capital?"
This happened the day before yesterday, but the queen mother has been in a daze, and she just found out today.
Yan Chi hurriedly stepped forward and sat down beside the Empress Dowager's bed, "Grandmother, I won't leave, I will stay in Beijing from now on."
The Queen Mother raised her lips, smiled and patted the back of Yan Chi's hand, "This is really great, it would be great if your father came back too, my body is getting worse day by day, I don't know if I can see your father again .”
Yan Chi hurriedly said, "You will be in good health. Miss Nine is very skilled in medicine. She will definitely cure you. When the west is settled, the father will come back to greet you. From now on, I will stay in the capital, and I will be able to treat you every day. You are welcome."
Yan Chi spoke nicely to the Queen Mother, with a pleasant smile and warm eyes, which was very different from Yan Chi yesterday. Qin Wan stood at the end of the bed, his gaze fell on Yan Chi's back, the two of them It's been more than a month since I expressed my heart, plus the time we've known each other before, it's been four months. How many faces of Yan Chi are she hiding that she hasn't seen
The lofty and rebellious Yan Chi, Yan Chi with a bright smile and warm eyes, the calm and aggressive Yan Chi, and the decisive Yan Chi yesterday who showed the heart of a demon king, except for these things she has seen before. Yes, what kind of Yanchi is there
"Don't worry about Nine Girls' medical skills."
Qin Wan watched intently, and suddenly, Yan Chi turned around while talking, Qin Wan suddenly came back to his senses, and Yan Chi smiled and continued, "That night, it was Nine Girls who saved you .”
Chen Momo also said, "That's not true, His Highness Chi said that Miss Nine can save you."
Although the Queen Mother recognized people and could speak normally, her reaction was still slow. After thinking for a while, the Queen Mother reached out to Qin Wan again. Wan, an unrelated person, wanted to hold her hand even when he spoke.
"It's already so powerful at a young age."
"What a good girl, I have never seen such a girl in my life."
"My name is Guan'er, right? Good name..."
The Empress Dowager held Qin Wan with one hand and Yan Chi with the other, and all she said was praise. Qin Wan felt inexplicably embarrassed when he heard these beautiful words, and after a few more words, the Empress Dowager became tired. He hurriedly persuaded the queen mother to rest.
Yan Chi also persuaded her a few words before the Queen Mother obediently lay down.
Qin Wan changed a new prescription for Nanny Chen, thinking that Qin Ye was waiting at the gate of the palace, so she bid farewell.
On this side, Yan Chi had seen the Queen Mother, so he naturally wanted to leave together.
The two went out of the palace gate together, and as soon as they reached the palace road outside, Qin Wan asked, "Are you all right about what happened yesterday?"
The corners of Yan Chi's lips curved slightly, "Why don't you ask me why I arrived at Shoukang Palace on time?"
Qin Wan's expression froze, and he realized for a moment that Yan Chi was here specially.
Seeing Qin Wan's expression, Yan Chi smiled deeply, "I know you're worried, so I'm here to tell you today that what happened yesterday is completely fine, so you don't have to worry, no, I'm going to the yamen of the Ministry of Punishment right now."
Qin Wan was surprised for a moment, "The Yamen of the Ministry of Punishment?"
Yan Chi nodded, his face became a little more serious, "You know what the emperor said that day. The Minister of the Ministry of Punishment went to the palace yesterday, and today I am going to take up my post."
Qin Wan understood in her heart, and hurriedly said, "Okay, then go and deal with your business."
Yan Chi shook his head, "The Ministry of Punishment probably has nothing serious these days, I'll see you after I send you out of the palace."
Now that Qin Wan lives in the Hou Mansion, the security is heavily guarded, and there are quite a lot of people in her yard. It is difficult for Yan Chi to come here at night like before. Therefore, the chances for the two of them to see each other are naturally limited. Generally speaking, Qin Wan didn't refuse.
Yan Chi then asked Qin Wan, "I heard that many people go to the Marquis Mansion for medical treatment?"
Speaking of this, Qin Wan couldn't help but smile wryly, "Yes, on the first day of the lunar new year, many people went to the Marquis Mansion under the guise of giving New Year's gifts, and many of them said they came to seek medical treatment, but in the end, my aunt only accepted two people. One of them will not come today because of the death of an elder in the family, and an old lady will come to the Hou Mansion later."
Yan Chi nodded, "Because of your reputation, there must be many people who come to you for medical treatment, but if you don't want to, you can refuse." Then he glanced at the direction of Zhenghuamen, "I will tell you as soon as you enter the palace. , was the Second Young Master of the Hou Mansion sending you here?"
Qin Wan nodded, "Because of what happened yesterday, uncle is afraid that I'm not safe."
Yan Chi showed satisfaction, "It's not bad, you were alone yesterday, if I hadn't been in time, Feng Zhang would not know how to be presumptuous."
Qin Wan sighed, "It won't be like this in the future, he doesn't dare to do anything to me."
Yan Chi's phoenix eyes narrowed slightly, "Feng Zhang is surrounded by the noble concubine and King Cheng, so he is really going crazy, he doesn't care about so many things, he has met you before, I have to let him know, you, he can't move. "
Qin Wan's heart warmed slightly upon hearing this, "Okay, I see."
Although the two of them had no outsiders, they couldn't get too close. Yan Chi resisted the hand that wanted to slap Qin Wan's hair, and just talked, "Don't worry, although I haven't been in the capital all year round, I've been in this place. I can't understand it better."
Qin Wan nodded, and there was no more to say. The two of them walked out of the Zhenghua Gate first. Zhenghua Gate is the gate of the imperial palace. There are palace walls built on both sides of the road, and the palace walls extend forward along the imperial road, and only after a hundred steps or so do they surround each other in the left and right directions. The two places surrounded by these palace walls are next to the imperial city. , is where the Liubu and other court yamen are located. The yamen of the Ministry of Punishment is on the left, and Yanchi should go to the left after leaving the palace gate.
Outside the palace gate, Qin Ye was standing by the carriage waiting, the weather was extremely cold, Qin Ye insisted on waiting for more than half an hour.
Seeing Qin Ye looking towards her, Qin Wan planned to say goodbye to Yan Chi, "There are still patients waiting for me in the mansion today, so I'll go back to the mansion first." Qin Wan said, but his eyes still fell on Yan Chi.
Yan Chi had known for a long time that Qin Wan was looking at him when he was in Shoukang Palace, he couldn't help but smiled brightly, and was about to nod when suddenly a few people came out from under the palace wall on the left, and the person in charge was Bai Feng.
Bai Feng strode forward, followed by several people in official uniforms, "Master, there is a case at the yamen."
Yan Chi raised his eyebrows, "Is there a case?!"
Bai Feng took a step back, "Let Mr. Xu say—"
Bai Feng stepped aside, and a middle-aged man came out from behind Bai Feng, "Your Highness, just now the Lin'an government has just handed over a case. It is an ordinary murder case, but it was handed over because it involved officials in the court. Ministry of Punishment."
As he spoke, he handed over a booklet, "Please read it."
Yan Chi raised his hand to take it, opened it, and frowned, "Didn't the cousin of the left servant of the household department commit suicide?"
The man named Mr. Xu nodded hurriedly, "Exactly, the mourning hall at home was all set up, but the son of that family came to report to the officials, saying that his father would definitely not commit suicide..."
On this side, Qin Wan felt suspicious, the cousin of the left servant of the household department