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I'll eat here so she doesn't have to wait for me.
He had dinner with Lang Linling. Shangguan Jinghong casually picked up a topic and talked about some anecdotes in books. Lang Linling was a learned man and was both interested in and knew a lot about these things. The two of them had a great conversation.
When Shangguan Jinghong left, Lang Linling almost wanted to ask him to stay.
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After leaving Lang Linling's room, Shangguan Jinghong went to the study.
It should be said that we went to the room next to the study.
That was originally another room where he kept his books, but now it is Qiaochu's new home.
He moved Qiaochu's nest here and placed it next to his study.
There were several maids standing outside the door, but it was open.
He ignored the maid's instructions and walked straight into the room, only to see two maids cleaning. The sumptuous dishes on the table were barely touched, and there was some vomit on the floor.
His heart sank, and he asked in a deep voice, "Where is Master Qiao?"
The maid answered timidly that it was in the front yard.
After hearing this, he ordered the two of them to clean the place carefully, and then led the maids at the door to the front yard.
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I found her by the stone table and chairs beside the pavilion. Not far behind her was a lake, with small bridges and pavilions on the lake, flowers and trees scattered everywhere, and the sun was warm. The four big brothers were not there to accompany her. I don't know where she sent them. She sat on the stone bench by herself, eating quietly in small bites.
He stood far away and watched her eat a few bites before stopping and looking down at her belly.
Shangguan Jinghong felt his nose dry and flexed his ten fingers, clenching them tightly for a long time, suppressing the emotions that were almost surging into his throat, before he strode over.
Qiaochu was startled when Shangguan Jinghong suddenly appeared, but he stood up. He saw him staring at the porridge on the table without saying a word, his eyes were sinister. He hurriedly explained: "I ate what you asked the kitchen to make, but-"
"If you're not feeling well, why don't you let your girl come to me? Where's your girl?"
Shangguan Jinghong interrupted her, pursed his lips, and his tone was very displeased, almost a growl.
"I want to stay alone for a while, so I let them go back to eat. You are a doctor, you know that my morning sickness symptoms are more severe than ordinary people, but it is not a big deal. You asked Jingqing to report it. You must have something to do with Concubine Lang. How can I..."
Although she knew that he had something to do, he was with Lang Linling after all. At this moment, he looked fierce and spoke in a blaming tone. Qiao Chu couldn't help feeling a little bitter in his heart. After saying a few words, he couldn't say any more.
Shangguan Jinghong saw a hint of depression in her eyes, but he smiled and said it, his heart ached. He had his own ideas and principles for Lang Linling, but he could never compare them with hers. He reached out and picked her up, sat down, and looked coldly at the maids in front of him, "Go to Uncle Tie to receive the punishment. Each of you will be given ten strokes and your salary for this month will be deducted."
When the maids heard this, they turned pale and knelt down. The leading maid asked in a trembling voice, "Master, what did we do wrong?"
Shangguan Jinghong sneered, "The master is unwell, but you knew about it and didn't report it. Shouldn't you be punished?"
Qiaochu was shocked to see him getting mad, but now he saw Shangguan Jinghong's eyes getting darker. He pulled his sleeve and said anxiously, "I didn't ask them to report it, so of course they didn't report it. What are you doing?"
He acted harshly. She wanted to be angry with him, but she felt so sorry for him that she couldn't. She begged him, but she felt a faint but obvious pain. She opened her mouth slightly, but still couldn't say a word.
Shangguan Jinghong suddenly lowered his head and pecked her lips lightly, then looked at the maids again and said in a deep voice: "For the sake of Concubine Qiao, I will forgive her this time. If there is a next time, you should know what to do. There are some things that the master does not need to teach you, do you understand?"
The maids were surprised and happy. They thanked Qiaochu and followed Shangguan Jinghong's instructions, retreating to a distant flower valley and waiting from a distance.
Qiao Chu glanced at Shangguan Jinghong and tried to get up from his legs, but he held her waist tightly and refused to let her.
With a hint of warmth, his voice poured into her ears with a warning, "If you feel unwell again in the future, if I am not by your side, no matter how big or small the matter is, you must ask someone to notify me immediately. If you can't do it, I will punish you no matter who is by your side."
Qiaochu felt upset, but she was happy for his words. Unfortunately, the happier she was, the more she was walking on thin ice.
She was so stubborn in wanting to give birth to this perhaps imperfect child, but even if he didn't mention it, she became more and more afraid that even if she tried hard, she still couldn't give birth to it.
Moreover, she was greedy now, and besides this child, she wanted to live longer. She couldn't bear to leave him.
Her lips were slightly wet, but he scooped a spoonful of porridge and carefully put it to her mouth.
She stared at him blankly, swallowed, and almost cried.
Shangguan Jinghong saw her red eyes and immediately felt confused. He put the bowl down, raised his eyebrows and said, "Didn't you say you wouldn't punish her? Why are you still like this?"
He thought for a moment and then asked suspiciously, "Or do you actually want me to punish them?"
The poor maids all knelt down again and looked at Qiao Chu pleadingly.
How could Qiaochu dare to feel sad for the autumn and winter? Just when he was about to appease her, Fang Ming came running over with a serious face, saying, "Sir, Master Qiao, there is an imperial decree from the palace."
Qiaochu looked at Shangguan Jinghong with some concern. Shangguan Jinghong didn't say anything, but picked her up and went to the hall.
When they arrived at the hall, Lang Linling, Shen Qingling and other important people in the Rui Palace were already kneeling on the ground, waiting to receive the order.
Including Lang Linling, everyone was undoubtedly nervous because of this sudden imperial edict.
Why is there an imperial edict coming at this time? What does this imperial edict say
The one who announced the decree was Cao Zhaonan.
He greeted Shangguan Jinghong. Everyone looked at him and saw that his expression was neither respectful nor sarcastic. No one could tell whether the imperial eunuch's expression was good or bad.
Cao Zhaonan took out the imperial edict and read it out: "Qiao from the Rui Wang Mansion is pregnant with a royal descendant. I am concerned about the safety of my grandson, so I specially summon Qiao to the palace and ask the female doctor to examine her. The Rui Wang will follow my order and accompany her into the palace."
After hearing this, everyone looked at each other in bewilderment. Since Qiaochu became pregnant, the emperor had not shown any particular concern for her. Why did he suddenly summon her to the palace today? Besides, why did he need to go to the palace for an examination? Shangguan Jinghong was the best doctor.
Shangguan Jinghong's eyes narrowed slightly, and he quietly helped Qiaochu up, bowed slightly to Cao Zhaonan, and said, "Can I have two servants in my house accompany you to the palace to take care of things?"
Although Cao Zhaonan was Shangguan Jinghao's man, he would not lose his composure in front of the many eunuchs who came with him from the palace. He just smiled and agreed.
Shangguan Jinghong picked his good friends and beautiful women.
Cao Zhaonan knew that the slave named Beauty was a master, but at this moment, she looked solemn, and her murderous aura was much less than before. He chuckled in his heart, Oh, do you think this is a Hongmen Banquet? Let two martial arts masters accompany them. If so, no matter how many masters there are, it will be useless, because this is the imperial palace.
He glanced at Shen Qingling calmly, only to see Shen Qingling staring at Qiao Chu indifferently.
Well, the competition is coming to a close soon—
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Lang Linling returned to the room full of doubts.
She was still thinking about the emperor summoning Shangguan Jinghong and Qiaochu into the palace.
Worrying about the emperor's grandson is just an excuse. Why
As she was thinking, she felt a little sleepy. Just as she was about to fall asleep, the maid Shan'er suddenly pushed the door open and said in a trembling voice, "Miss, the palace... there is another imperial decree coming from the palace!"
Lang Linling never expected that soon after the first imperial edict was issued and Shangguan Jinghong and Qiaochu left the mansion, there would be a second imperial edict. She was shocked. How could this happen
It's no wonder that Shan'er is so panicked. Right now, Prince Rui's Mansion is like something hanging on a cliff, and no one can tell what will happen next.
Since Shangguan Jinghong was not at home, it was up to her to make the decision. As the person who made decisions, she immediately led the people from Prince Rui's mansion to the hall to receive the order.
The one who announced the decree this time was Xia Haibing.
There was a hint of seriousness between Xia Haibing's brows. After he read the imperial edict, Lang Linling was shocked. She couldn't stop shaking all over and looked at Shen Qingling beside her.
how so
But Shangguan Jinghong happened to enter the palace at this time. What should I do
This time, Prince Rui’s Mansion is doomed.
Palace, the emperor's bedroom.
When Qiaochu was brought in by Cao Zhaonan, the emperor was playing chess with Shangguan Jinghong at the table.
It was as if the rift between father and son a few days ago had never happened.
But it was just an illusion after all. Cao Zhaonan glanced at Qiaochu calmly and thought, no wonder His Highness is so interested in this woman, he does have some courage.
It turned out that after entering the palace, according to the emperor's order, Qiaochu was taken to the Imperial Hospital for a physical examination, while Shangguan Jinghong was summoned to the emperor's bedroom.
Shangguan Jinghong pondered for a moment and said that he would accompany Qiaochu there first, and then they would go to the emperor together later.
Cao Zhaonan then laughed and said, Oh, Prince Rui is still afraid that something might happen to the princess in the palace
Qiaochu immediately persuaded Shangguan Jinghong to go over, and even told him that there was no need for the beauty to accompany him, and that he and Laotie could just wait where the carriages were parked in the palace.
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Of course, this inspection is just an ordinary inspection. Since the imperial edict mentioned it, there must be an implementation.
Don't joke.
Even so, Cao Zhaonan had a strange feeling that for some reason, the emperor seemed to be increasingly displeased with Qiao Chu and his mind was becoming more treacherous.
After he brought Qiaochu here, he retreated behind the emperor and served him together with Mo Cunfeng.
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Qiaochu knelt down and saluted the emperor, but the emperor seemed too focused on the chess game in front of him and did not hear him.
Shangguan Jinghong's eyes flickered, and he coughed lightly, saying, "Father, Qiaochu is here."
The emperor uttered a faint "hmm" as a response, but he did not say anything else and continued to make his move.
With this move, he immediately surrounded Shangguan Jinghong's men.
"Old Eight, you are a smart man, but don't forget to remember when to do what. Since you are playing chess now, it is enough to think about the chess pieces. As for other things... just don't worry about them."
"Thank you for your teachings, Father."
Shangguan Jinghong answered, but Cao Zhaonan clearly saw him glance at Qiaochu and give him a wink.
He did this openly and without hiding anything. Of course, hiding it does not necessarily mean that the emperor could not see it.
Qiaochu knew that everyone present was a smart person and naturally understood what Shangguan Jinghong wanted her to do. She gritted her teeth and did not pretend to faint, but straightened her body slightly and continued to kneel.
Shangguan Jinghong's eyes darkened, but she pretended not to see it and focused her attention on the chessboard in an attempt to distract herself from the discomfort in her knees.
The chess pieces of both sides were crisscrossed on the chessboard, and it was impossible to tell who would win or lose.
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An unknown amount of time had passed, but the game still had no winner. Qiaochu's knees ached and sweat was pouring from her head. She hadn't eaten much all day and was hungry and tired. She just gritted her teeth and endured it, watching Mo Cunfeng direct the eunuch to light the lamp.
She looked out the window. It was already dark outside.
It was only noon when I entered the palace, but several hours had already passed.
The emperor did not order dinner, and Shangguan Jinghong remained silent. At this moment, he said, "Father, it is time to order dinner. How about your son and Qiaochu accompany you to the side hall to eat?"
The emperor waved his hand and said, "I'm not hungry."
He then seemed to remember something and said with a smile, "The mothers of the Sixth, Seventh, and Tenth Princes are all good friends with Concubine Zhuang. I heard from Concubine Zhuang that they all brought their wives here today to have a drink with her and their mothers, saying that they wanted to congratulate the Ninth Prince on his wedding tomorrow. They probably haven't left the palace yet at this time. Zhaonan, go and call them over. I haven't seen those girls for a long time. I heard that the Seventh Prince's wife is also pregnant..."
When the Sixth Prince and his men came in, Qiao Chu smiled bitterly and thought to himself, these princes were not all easy to deal with, and it was true that they were enemies on a narrow road. The last time they met in Prince Xia's Mansion, the Crown Prince took them to catch an adulterer, and later, they watched coldly in Tianxiang Pavilion as Chunfeng attacked Shangguan Jinghong.
When everyone saw Shangguan Jinghong and Qiaochu, they were all startled.
Prince Rui's Palace.
The lights in Shangguan Jinghong's study were brightly lit.
Fang Ming, Jing Ping and Jing Qing were all here, as well as Lang Linling.
A servant came in and reported a few words in a low voice.
Everyone was already anxious and panicked, and their faces changed when they heard this, especially Lang Linling. She stroked her brows and murmured, "What should I do? There is no news!"
Jing Ping smiled bitterly and said, "My Lord and the others were intentionally detained in the palace."
But at noon, the second imperial edict took Shen Qingling away.
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Palace, the emperor's bedroom.
With a start, everyone saw Qiaochu still kneeling on the ground, and they all understood the emperor's attitude towards the Rui Palace.
Everyone saluted the emperor.
"Father is wise, and my son loses."
Shangguan Jinghong also stood up as the emperor commanded, put down the piece he had been holding in his hand for a long time, and immediately stood up to help Qiaochu up.
Qiaochu originally wanted to stand on his own, but his legs and feet were numb and his stomach was aching, so he had to lean on Shangguan Jinghong.
The emperor looked at the two of them without commenting, and Shangguan Jinghong said, "I will not hinder the reunion of my father, my sixth brother, my seventh brother, and my tenth brother. I will take my leave first."
The emperor fluttered his eyelashes and said, "It's late. Qiaochu's body can't move much. You two should stay in the palace overnight and go out to Laojiu tomorrow morning."
Qiaochu became more and more uneasy, but the two of them could not refuse, so Shangguan Jinghong agreed. The emperor then asked Mo Cunfeng to take them to an empty room in the side hall to rest. Shangguan Jinghong just said there was no need to bother, and the two of them could just rest in Changfei Palace.
The emperor sneered lightly, but did not stop it.
The Seventh Princess suddenly asked in a low voice, "Where is my agarwood bracelet?"
The Tenth Princess smiled and said, "Sister, who told you to fiddle with it all the time? Look, isn't this