On the day of the Longevity Festival, all the people serving in the palace were in high spirits, and no one dared to make any mistakes.
The palace maids and eunuchs under the jurisdiction of the province in the palace have arranged their clothing, food, housing and transportation properly. Even the interior of Luan and the palace has been scrubbed again and again, and the white marble steps outside are also wiped clean, not even a grain of dust can be touched. .
"The weather is really nice today," a blue-clothed eunuch looked up at the sun hanging in the sky, lowered his voice and said to his companions, "Hey, have you heard that the princess of Jing Kingdom is so beautiful, she's still going to be there. Dance at the banquet."
"What's so strange," his companion carefully wiped the pillars on the corridor with the rag in his hand, "it's just a princess of a small country, worthy of your novel appearance?"
"I said you elm head, this good princess, what kind of song and dance do you have to sing in front of the emperor?" The blue-robed eunuch hated iron for not being steel, "People's minds are not simple."
"Isn't there a Queen Empress?" His companion bent over and washed the rag in his hands in the bucket. "It's just a princess of a small country, what's so new."
"No matter how good this woman is, it can't be compared to fresh..."
"Who's talking nonsense," a steward eunuch wearing a dark blue water-patterned robe walked over with a string of little eunuchs, and pointed at the blue-robed eunuch expressionlessly, "Drag down, drag down, talk about the master, stay A life is also a blocker for the big guy."
Before the blue-robed eunuch could plead for mercy, he was gagged and dragged down.
"You kid finally know what's good or bad," the steward eunuch stroked his beardless chin and waved his hand, "all continue to work, if I hear things that shouldn't be heard again, the one who just taught me will be a lesson. Don't blame me for not warning you guys."
"What is this all doing?" Jinzhan, who was wearing a blue palace dress, saw a eunuch being dragged down from a distance, and when he got closer, he found that the expressions of the eunuchs and ladies present were a little wrong, and said, "The one just now. What did the eunuch do?"
"Hello, girl Jinzhan," the eunuch in charge saw Jinzhan with a smile on his face, and stepped forward to greet Jinzhan, "Miss Jinzhan, what do you need to tell us?"
Seeing that the eunuch in charge didn't want to mention the eunuch just now, Jinzhan didn't reluctantly said, "The Empress said that you have worked hard to read, and everyone will go to the kitchen to get a bowl of lily porridge to warm themselves up this October. God, it's getting cold at night."
"Thank you for the grace of the Empress," the eunuch in charge suddenly showed a grateful look on his face, gave a big gift in the direction of Tianqi Palace, and said a few words of the Queen's goodness before closing his mouth.
Jinzhan didn't stay too much, and after a few polite words with the steward, he left.
The steward eunuch looked at her back and sighed, now that the queen's place is full of flowers, if he can follow the queen's path, why should he be such a steward. It's a pity that the queen is surrounded by iron buckets, and most people can't even show their faces in front of the queen.
Others say that the Queen's House is kind-hearted, but according to his experience of serving in the harem for more than 20 years, the Queen is not a simple person. The collapse of the Changde Palace earlier did not damage her reputation, but instead increased. The more the better, this is what ordinary women can do.
There is also the accidental death of Han Liangdi earlier. Everyone knows that Concubine Shugui and Pingcai worked together, and the queen was cleared of suspicion because of the strict guards of Tianqi Palace.
But he felt that things were not so simple. The queen dowagers of the two palaces were at odds with Concubine Shugui, and many people in the harem knew that after the new emperor ascended the throne, Concubine Shugui's people were cleaned up, and they had to be with Pingcai. It is not easy to combine the inside and the outside.
So, who made it easy for them to work together
The eunuch in charge shrugged slightly, and he hardly dared to think about it. As a small eunuch in charge, he still does his own thing honestly. His life is gone, but he doesn't want to lose his life. .
"Niangniang, do you think this is suitable?" Yu Hairpin and Yin Liu took out the mirrors and let Qu Qingju see the front and back of her, and said cautiously, "But what else is wrong?"
Qu Qingju's index finger lightly brushed the red flower tin on her forehead, and said with a light smile, "It's very beautiful, the craftsmanship of the hosta is getting better and better."
She took a phoenix from the treasure box and put it in her hair, Qu Qing Ju slowly stood up: "It's getting late, go to the main hall to meet the emperor."
After He Heng changed his robes, he heard the people below say that the queen had arrived. He didn't hesitate to let the queen come in. He stood in front of the big mirror and let a bunch of maids and eunuchs sort out his clothes.
"I have seen the emperor," Qu Qingju walked behind He Heng and looked at him up and down, "Long Zhangfeng's phoenix appearance, natural in nature, is really amazing, the ancients said that a pear flower presses a begonia, the emperor deserves this sentence. "
The palace servants in the house were shocked when they heard the empress teasing the emperor, but they didn't dare to show a half-different color on their faces.
"Zhuyu is on the side, I feel my appearance is filthy," He Heng was not annoyed when he heard this, but turned to look at Qu Qingju, who was wearing a scarlet phoenix with wide sleeves, "With Qingju here, everything in the world is That's all it is."
The palace people bowed their heads silently. It turns out that the emperor and the queen are playing the game of you praise me and I praise you. They should be the deaf people who can't hear.
The lights in the Luanhe Hall were brilliantly lit, and those who could sit on the hall with the status were not happy, as if they were celebrating their birthdays. He Yuan sat next to He Ming, lazily shaking the exquisite fine porcelain jug, occasionally drinking a sip or two of wine, with a mocking smile on his face.
How many of these people here are sincerely happy for the Longevity Festival? It's just a good show that everyone knows well, but everyone hides their ears and steals the bell, and if you can't deceive others, you must deceive yourself first.
"The emperor is here, the queen is here."
He tilted his head to look, only to see the emperor and the empress walking in from outside the gate of the temple together, one with a black red border, the other with a scarlet skirt, which makes people feel that it is indescribably beautiful, and he holds the hand of the wine glass. Slightly stiff, then stood up with the crowd to salute and kneel to welcome the holy car.
Seeing the scarlet dress winding in front of his eyes, he felt as if something swept through his heart, sour and unbearable, and it seemed to be blocked by a breath of air that couldn't come out, making his mind buzzing. make a sound.
"Everyone, please get up," He Heng sat down on the large double chair with Qu Qingju in his hand, and he said with a slight smile, "It's just one of my birthdays. I'm really grateful for making you work so hard."
Everyone was busy and kowtowed to show that the emperor was serious about that. They were really happy for the emperor, and how loyal they were.
After the ministers bowed three times and nine times to celebrate the longevity ceremony, He Heng gave them a seat, and then the envoys of the affiliated countries entered the hall to pay tribute.
Qu Qing Ju noticed that the order in which the affiliated countries entered the temple was particular.
After seven or eight dependent countries presented gifts, Qu Qing Ju finally heard the name she was interested in.
"Prince Tuer of Jing Kingdom and Princess Dai Rong have an audience!"
"Xuan!"
Qu Qing Ju looked towards the door with a smile at the corner of her mouth, and saw a man and a woman dressed in interracial costumes walking in. It looked like they were both young, and there were two servants behind them.
"Tour and Dai Rong of the Jing Kingdom, congratulations to His Majesty the Emperor on a boundless long life and great prosperity." Dai Rong walked to the center of the hall and performed a great gift of his own country. She felt a little unwilling to think that Jing Guo was arranged to be the second last to enter the hall. Even a small country like Wei Guo was ranked ahead of his Jing country. Dalong's officials were too contemptuous.
Qian Changxin looked at the emperor, and when he saw the emperor raised his hand slightly, he raised his voice: "No, get up!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty the Emperor and the Empress." Tour gave a salute and stood up with his sister. He quickly glanced at the Empress by the movement of getting up, only to see a woman younger than his sister. He was wearing a gorgeous dress that was redder and more beautiful than flowers. This was the first time he saw a woman who was more suitable for wearing red than his sister.
"The two of you have come from afar, and I am very grateful to you two," He Heng raised his hand, "Please take your seats."
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, you are very polite. It is a blessing for the country of Jing that you and your sister can come to celebrate your birthday. Your mother has prepared a birthday gift for His Majesty the Emperor. I hope His Majesty the Emperor will not dislike it." The birthday gift took the gift box and held it up with both hands, "Please take a look at your majesty the emperor."
Qian Changxin walked down the ninth steps and took the gift box from Tur's hand. He quickly opened it and found that there was no poisonous smoke or hidden weapons, and then he bowed his hands and handed it to He Heng.
He Heng took the gift box and saw a jade ornament carved from a whole piece of suet jade inside. He closed the lid of the box and said, "Queen Jing has been bothered, you two please take a seat."
Tur couldn't see his joy and anger from He Heng's face, so he had to sit down with his sister, because he was so upset that he didn't even notice what Duohanguo, who came in behind, had sent.
Since there is a longevity of the envoys of the affiliated countries, it is natural that songs and dances that represent the prosperity of Dalong are indispensable. Many envoys watched the wonderful singing and dancing of the Dalong dancers and almost forgot to raise their chopsticks. Long the vanity of many officials.
Qu Qing Ju glanced at He Heng beside him, and found that his expression was flat, as if the envoys of these subordinate countries did not please him. She nodded secretly in her heart. Although these envoys were from the subordinate countries, they were all nobles from various countries. How could they show this unseen appearance just because of a song and dance.
It's just deliberately pretending to be like this, deliberately to please Dalong's people.
Some of those who can be envoys are shameless.
"Your country's dance is really exciting. The little girl wants to dance a Jing country dance for everyone. I wonder if His Majesty the Emperor will allow it?"
For example, this one, his face wouldn't be too thin. Qu Qing Ju looked at the princess in red who was talking, and the smile on her face became more and more obvious.
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No one was surprised by what Princess Jing had brought up, and even some ministers thought they were secretive and showed an ambiguous smile, as if they had seen through the thoughts of Princess Jing, waiting for a good show.
A princess of a small country took the initiative to dance in front of so many people. If she had no other thoughts, who would really believe it. However, with the Empress present at the moment, this Princess Jing's approach was too direct. She seduced the Emperor in front of the Empress. Was it because of her good looks or lack of brains
After He Heng heard Princess Jing's words, he did not agree immediately, but looked at Qu Qingju beside him, as if asking her if she was interested in interracial dance.
"I heard that Princess Jingguo Huguo has a beautiful appearance and can dance the most beautiful dance in the world. Today, I have the chance to see the princess. If I can't see the princess dancing, I have to say that it is a pity for us," Qu Qu Qing Ju showed a dignified smile, "Please let the princess dance."
Dai Rong did not expect that it was Empress Dalong who was speaking, not His Majesty the Emperor. She was stunned for a moment, then stood up and saluted: "Thank you, Empress, the little girl will be embarrassed." After speaking, she took off her boots and took off her body again. The voluminous robe reveals a gorgeous attire full of exotic flavors.
The men and women present were a little shocked when they saw this move, but they didn't show too blatant expressions because of the different customs in different countries, but they couldn't help comparing this protector princess with the dancer. After all On such occasions, women from aristocratic families would not surrender their status to show their talents, but dancers and singers would come out to add to the fun.
And... the most beautiful dance in the world? Even a small country dares to boast like this, it's really a bit of a sit-in.
Qu Qing Ju looked at Dai Rong's exposed arms and flat stomach after taking off her robe, raised her tea cup with a smile, glanced at the musicians of Jing Guo who came in from outside the hall, bowed her head in He Heng's ear and said, "Jing Guo The princess' waist looks really charming, like a willow branch, which makes people want to go up and touch it." She was telling the truth, although this Princess Protector's skin is light wheat, it doesn't quite fit Dalong men's aesthetics, but the facial features are very gorgeous, and the body is also very hot, like a very flavorful chili, although it is not a must-have item, but it seems that people can't help but want to taste her taste.
He Heng casually glanced at the woman whose waist was twisted like a water snake under her eyes, recalling how Qu Qing Ju looked like when the red dress was flying in the sky not long ago, and whispered in her ear: "Compared to Qing Ju, it's nothing more than that. "In his opinion, this princess protecting the country does have a bit of flavor, but it's not something rare in the world. On the contrary, it is the kind of seductive charm that Qu Qingju's dance reveals that makes him more tempted and has a sense of taste. The woman in the wine should be old wine, which makes people taste more fragrant, not such a strong wine. It tastes a little bit when you first taste it. If you drink a few more sips, what is the difference with the burning knife wine by the roadside
Dai Rong's movements became hotter the more she danced, like a poisonous snake, which attracted the attention of many men unconsciously. Many men looked at her writhing waist, and there were only two words left in their minds, then is a stunner.
As the drum beat became more and more urgent, Dai Rong turned faster and faster with her bare feet. The moment the drum beat stopped, she made a slight hook on her toes and folded her hands together, as if the charming goddess suddenly retracted herself. All magic, once again become like a noble princess.
He Heng was talking to Qu Qing Ju, but he didn't pay attention to how the Protector Princess danced from beginning to end. When he saw that the dance was over, he raised his hand and said, "Princess Jing Guo's dance is really unique, Queen, what do you think? Woolen cloth?"
"The emperor is right," Qu Qingju continued with a smile, "The princess is as beautiful as the blazing sun, why don't you give the red jade hairpin in the library of this palace to the princess, it will be considered as not burying this hairpin. ."
"Thank you, Your Majesty the Emperor and the Empress," Dai Rong saw that He Heng didn't seem to be amazed by her dance. Although she was a little regretful, her evaluation of He Heng was getting higher and higher, a man who was not easily seduced by beauty. , more interesting than ordinary men to make her challenge again, "It's just that this is the Queen's favorite thing, how dare you take people's favor."
"Princess, you're welcome," Qu Qingju smiled and supported Phoenix Jinbuyao, who was holding her temples, "Or does it mean that the princess dislikes this palace's hairpin?"
"I don't dare," Dai Rong hurriedly saluted when she saw the empress's face was not good, "Thank you for the reward."
"You're welcome." The smile on Qu Qingju's face softened, "Bengong heard that the queen of your country has been unwell recently. In the early years, this palace had heard of the queen's many wise deeds and admired her very much. After the prince and princess returned to the country, Please be sure to convey this palace's blessings to the Queen."
Hearing the Empress mentioning his mother, Tur also stood up, walked to his sister's side, stood still, and saluted respectfully: "Thank you for the empress's concern, if the mother can find out about this, she will be happy. Heal without medicine.”
Qu Qing Ju said with a smile: "The prince's words are serious, and the two of you are both dragons and phoenixes. I don't know who is older and who is younger." , as if it was just a random question.
"If you go back to the empress, the next one is the elder." Tuer remembered that he seemed to call Dai Rong his sister in the hall before. Even if he didn't call him that, but as envoys, whoever is older and who is younger, Dalong should have gone to bed early. know. But the Queen Mother asked in front of him now, so he could only answer honestly.
"I see," Qu Qing Ju nodded, then turned to He Heng and said, "Don't the queen have something that needs your decision, the concubine thinks that the atmosphere is just right now, with all the ministers and envoys from various countries present, it is suitable to end the situation. this matter."
Everyone present was quiet at this moment, and their eyes swept over Tuer and Dai Rong. Although everyone knew what the Empress was talking about, no one thought that the Empress would deal with the matter so directly. I brought it up, but thinking that the letter was written by Her Majesty the Queen, it is normal for the Queen Mother to check the letter.
"The queen didn't mention it, I almost forgot," He Heng naturally didn't need to think too much about such trivial matters, not to mention that he was more inclined towards Tuer's succession. A woman like Dai Rong was too ambitious for Dalong. Chao said, there is no need for a too ambitious king of a dependent country, "Not long ago, the queen of the Jing Kingdom sent a letter asking me to choose an heir from the two. In my opinion, both of them are rare and promising people. People are hard to choose.”
At this moment, the officials who had received Dai Rong's benefits in advance did not dare to speak up, and they were not stupid. Just now, the Queen Mother also hinted that Prince Tuer was the elder and Princess Dai Rong was the youngest. Speaking for Princess Dai Rong, wouldn't that make it difficult for the Empress
"Your Majesty, the prince and the princess are both direct descendants, but the elders and youngest are orderly, and the minister thought that Prince Tuer should be made the prince." Duke Zhongyi stood up and cupped his hands, "If the children are not at fault, then it would be a good idea to establish the first and second prince. The best choice."
As soon as Duke Zhongyi said these words, several ministers came out to agree, but he did not abandon his position because Dai Rong was a stunner.
"In this case, I will make Prince Tuer the crown prince, and write down the imperial edict for the envoy to take to Jing Kingdom to read," He Heng nodded slightly, showing an expression of approval, "Since this matter is over, the birthday banquet will continue. ."
Dai Rong didn't expect that her position as a daughter-in-law would slip away so silently. Before she came, her mother had hinted that Emperor Dalong valued her. Why couldn't she see that the emperor had any intention of protecting her at this time
She was clearly the most admired princess in Jing Kingdom, and even her mother used "protect the country" as her title, why did His Majesty the Emperor turn around and set up her brother
Tur didn't expect his crown prince to come so suddenly. He was stunned for a moment, and then he remembered to kneel down and thank him. I don't know if he thought too much. He always felt that if there were no words from the queen, maybe This crown prince has nothing to do with him.
But why did the empress help him
He was stunned for a moment, and looked at his sister who was kneeling beside him with complicated eyes. He heard that the queen of Dalong admired capable women very much. If her sister did not perform this dance, but was close to the queen, where would he be? What's up
He has long said that his sister will use the wrong method, but she just thinks that Dalong's women are gentle and virtuous, and she doesn't think about it, even the women of Jing country are ever-changing in temperament, not to mention Dalong, who is vast and rich in this world. Where can there be a cookie-cutter woman
The younger sister loses because she is too arrogant and confident. She doesn't believe that there is a real relationship between the emperor and the queen, but the pair of emperors and queens in front of her just exceeded her expectations. Maybe this is the so-called fate
Until the end of the longevity banquet, Princess Dai Rong did not wake up from the blow of losing her heir status. When the banquet was over, she walked out of the Luanhe Palace and saw the fireworks exploded in the cold wind, and then she slowly reacted. She really failed, and her brother has become the heir recognized by Emperor Dalong.
What is the use of a princess who cannot succeed to the throne? After returning to China, you can only recruit a concubine, then give birth to children, and slowly die in the princess's mansion...
Days like this are terrible. She wants to be a high-ranking queen. If she can't be a queen, wouldn't her previous pride become a joke
Looking up at the splendid fireworks, she heard that although the method of making fireworks is not difficult, it is very particular about the amount of use. She can't make them in her own country, so she needs to spend a lot of gold and silver to buy them in Dalong. Therefore, it is not easy to use such a precious thing on major occasions, and it is even more impossible to discharge it for such a long time like Dalong.
However, it was the emperor's birthday, so the fireworks were set off for so long, and now the banquet has been scattered, and they are still being set off constantly, as if these things are not valuable at all, and even children on the roadside can play with them.
The prosperous Dalong, the bitter and cold Jing Kingdom.
Princess Dai Rong paused and looked back at the luxurious and exquisite Luanhe Hall behind her. Even the jade steps and pillars outside the hall were so elegant and extraordinary. She wondered how luxurious and exquisite the women living in the palace should be. day
Not far away, a group of people walked by carrying a beautiful palace lantern, surrounded by a luan car that was so beautiful that people couldn't take their eyes off it. She was stunned for a moment, and couldn't help but ask Luan and the guard outside the hall: "Who is sitting in that beautiful car?"
Seeing that the guard was the princess of the affiliated country, he immediately replied politely: "That is the empress's chariot, because the empress has already left with the emperor first, so most of the people who served Fengcha have already left with the imperial chariot."
When there is still no one in this battle? Princess Dai Rong was a little surprised. If the queen sat inside, what kind of grand scene would it be
Is this what life was like in the Dalung Palace? No wonder her mother always talked about how prosperous and prosperous Dalong was in the past. She thought it was just her mother boasting too much. Now that she went to Dalong in person, she knew that the real Dalong was more prosperous and wonderful than her mother's mouth.
She watched Luan Jia go further and further away, and couldn't help being a little absent-minded. It would be great if she also lived such a luxurious life in the future.
Now she can no longer be the future king of Jing Kingdom, but if she can be a concubine in Dalong and live such a luxurious and exquisite life, it is also a good choice.
It's not that the woman favored by Emperor Dalong is more honorable than the queen. If she can become a woman more honorable than the queen, why should she give gifts to Dalong's little officials to please? What is the throne of Jing Kingdom? Even if my brother becomes a king, he can only bow down obediently and salute him when he sees him. I'm afraid that even the queen would not dare to treat herself with that arrogant attitude.
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The story of Princess Jing's dancing at the Wanshou Banquet soon spread throughout the capital. Many people who like to join in the fun began to speculate on how Princess Jing was dancing and what her appearance was. Some people even began to rumor that the emperor would include Princess Jing in the city. Harem.
People in the capital have seen a lot of things, so they naturally guessed that Princess Jing did not simply dance, but wanted to express herself in front of the emperor. If a woman tries her best to show her strengths in front of another man, if she has no other thoughts at all, it is a bit suspicious.
For a while, there were more and more rumors about Princess Jing. Some people said that they saw Princess Jing bought clothes and jewelry at which store, and saw which store she bought fragrance powder. These rumors have one thing in common. Point, that is, this princess is very beautiful, and people can lose their souls at a glance.
The rumors became more and more powerful, and she has gradually become Princess Dairong of Jingguo, who is beautiful and charming, and she still cares about the emperor.
The queen has been married to the emperor for two or three years, and even has children, and still occupies the emperor, otherwise he will be too domineering to accept the concubine
Some men feel that the queen is not virtuous enough, and some women have such a sour mind, saying that the queen is not generous enough. In the end, Princess Dai Rong seems to be the innocent and infatuated foreign woman, and the queen is the vicious one who bullied her with her own identity. Original.
When the rumors from outside reached Qu Qingju's ears, she was teasing dolphins to play a small drum, and after listening to Huang Yang's report, she showed a bit of a smile on her face: "It's a good story, when did the emperor take pity on Princess Dairong? A beautiful woman, when did she reluctantly give up and must abandon her?"
After hearing this, the people in the whole room stood by holding their breaths, fearing that the queen would be angry.
"Your Majesty is the master of Dalong, so you still need to hesitate about which woman you want to accept, why do you want to contain the previous dynasty, and what is the balance of the harem?" Qu Qingju sneered, "The useless emperor will rely on women to govern the government, this palace sees the biography. Those who spread these rumors have ulterior motives."
A baseless rumor, but involved the harem of the previous dynasty, and even some ministers who were heavily used by He Heng were also involved. These ministers became the rebels who occupied the court, and the queen himself was the black hand behind these people. He became the emperor of pain who was restrained by others.
There are a lot of noble families in the capital. What is going on on weekdays, and the news that comes out is also varied. This time the caliber is so unified, someone must be manipulating it behind the scenes. These rumors were most aimed at himself and the Duke Zhongyi's mansion. If He Heng had the slightest bit of dislike for him, then when the rumor spread to his ears, the dislike would change from a little bit to a lot of points.
This method is not clever, but it is very useful. It ruined her reputation, affected the reputation of several promising officials in the DPRK, and involved the affiliated countries. Now all the envoys of the affiliated countries are still in the capital. If the Princess Dairong returned to Jing Kingdom so peacefully, what would the envoys of the affiliated countries think
Thinking of this, Qu Qing Ju frowned, seeing the rattle with the whirling claws of the dolphin, she laughed out loud because of the sound, her brows slowly stretched out, and she reached out to touch the dolphin's face and said, "Since it is rumored So much, it's better to let the rumors spread more lively."
Huang Yang hesitated for a moment: "Niangniang, what do you mean..."
"Right now there are rumors all of a sudden in the capital, and it coincides with the emperor's longevity. Is there someone who deliberately spreads rumors? It's really scary to shake the mind of Dalong's country," Qu Qingju sighed, "As a Dalong native , I really feel bad for this kind of person."
When Huang Yang heard this, his eyes lit up, and he immediately said, "The servant understands."
After half a day, some people in the capital began to suspect that the empress was virtuous, benevolent, and affectionate with the emperor. Everyone knows that the emperor's imperial edict even wrote that getting the empress is God's love. On the day, he became the empress who was ruthless and jealous, and the emperor and the empress were separated from each other? There are also those adults who have been slandered by rumors, who have done a lot of real good things for the common people.
Could it be that someone with ulterior motives deliberately spread such rumors and wanted to frame the Queen and the ladies of Qingtian? Who is behind these rumors? Are these people Dalong's enemies or Dalong's rebels
There is never a shortage of smart people in Beijing. When the original rumors spread more and more, they realized that something was wrong. Now, as soon as this conjecture came out, they sorted out a lot of suspicious objects, such as rebels, people from dependent countries, Princess Dai Rong, who wanted to enter the harem, the Qin family who did not deal with the queen, and several brothers of the emperor.
Gradually, more and more people began to doubt the previous rumors, and they began to be filled with righteous indignation, rolling up their sleeves and trying to catch the mastermind behind the scenes. As for whether these people are really angry, or just to join in the fun, the benevolent sees the benevolent and the wise sees the wisdom.
In the imperial study, He Heng glanced at the first few ministers. They were all rebellious ministers who were rumored to be in sympathy with the Queen. Thinking of those messy rumors, He Heng smiled and said with relief: "You gentlemen don't have to blame themselves, I will never care about such untrue rumors, what kind of people you are, I have eyes to see, not listen to. those rumors."
Tian Jinke stepped forward with a dignified expression and said: "It was the incompetence of the ministers that led to the spread of such rumors, which ruined the reputation of the emperor and the empress, please punish the emperor." Not directly related, but somehow related.
Commander Sun of the Imperial Guard felt bitter in his heart. As a "rebellious minister who cooperated with the queen inside and outside", he not only hit the gossip, but may also be punished by the emperor for not stopping such gossip in time. When Tian Jinke pleaded guilty, he knelt down first, and this matter had a direct relationship with him.
"I've said it before, you don't have to blame yourself," He Heng got up from the imperial office and helped the two up with his own hands, "You are all pillars of the country, and I hope you will do more for Dalong. How can I punish you for such a trivial matter."
Several people present warmed their hearts, and it was a blessing to meet a wise man like the emperor. For a time, many lords burst into tears, and all knelt down and thanked the emperor. In their hearts, they made up their minds to find out what happened before. Although it became a trivial matter because the emperor trusted them, they could not tolerate such things happening again and again.
"There is only one thing that I am very worried about. The queen is a virtuous person, but her reputation has been falsely accused by people with ulterior motives," He Heng sighed, "I hope all of you adults will diligently find out the messenger behind the scenes, and at least I can pay you back. Aiqing and the queen are fair."
"Please rest assured, Your Majesty, the ministers will definitely investigate this matter thoroughly," Commander Sun said, "Nowadays, many people in Beijing are beginning to perceive the sinister intentions of the behind-the-scenes, and not many people believe in the rumors. The empress's kindness and virtue are others. It can be covered up by smearing.”
Luo Changqing raised his eyebrows and glanced at Commander Sun. Who said that generals have insufficient brains, isn't this flattering good? He raised his head and glanced at the emperor. Sure enough, he saw that the smile on the emperor's face was obvious. He stepped forward and said, "Nowadays, many people in Beijing are beginning to doubt Princess Jing, Duohan and... several princes, slightly The minister thought that the emperor treated several princes so kindly, and they would not do such despised things."
Luo Changqing would say this, firstly because such speculation is not conducive to the unity of the royal family, and secondly because his granddaughter married King Cheng. But no matter what, his proposal is not wrong.
He Heng nodded and said, "My brothers are all loyal people, and I believe they are not such people."
Not long after the adults left the imperial study, many people in Beijing knew what the emperor said. Many people began to feel the emperor's deep friendship with the princes, and felt that if the princes were not loyal to the emperor, then Really a wolf-hearted person.
In Prince Cheng's mansion, He Ming finally breathed a sigh of relief after listening to the report of the servants. He walked to the concubine's house, who was still in confinement, and saw that she was holding the child, so he smiled and said, "Wang'er is still sleeping. ?"
Seeing him come in with a smile, Luo Wenyao handed the child to the nurse, "But what's the good thing?"
He Ming explained the matter exactly, and finally sighed: "The emperor and the queen treat us so well, but what I can do for the emperor is limited."
"The lord and the emperor are brothers, how can the relationship be calculated like this," Luo Wenyao comforted, "A few days ago, the empress beside the empress also came to see the concubine specially, and asked me a lot of things. Is it the Empress who is waiting for her concubines to return the same?"
"I'm thinking too narrowly," He Ming smiled and hugged her. He didn't dislike her being dirty in the confinement. He said with emotion, "With Yaoyao here, I have no worries."
Luo Wenyao chuckled softly, the happiness on her face was clearly visible, her husband and her son had both, so why was she unhappy
In the apse of Tianqi Palace, Qu Qingju took off the hairpin headgear, rubbed her shoulders and said, "It's getting colder today."
Jinzhan and Hosta put all the hairpin jewelry into the box. Hibiscus used rhino horn to comb Qu Qingju through her hair. Hearing this, they said, "It's already late autumn, and the weather is the most changeable at this time of year."
"No, winter is coming soon," Qu Qingju curled her lips, "I heard that the Jing Kingdom is extremely cold in winter, and the winter moon will be covered in silver, I don't know what it will be like."
"The country of Jing is a place of bitter cold, and it will be difficult for the common people to live in the winter." Mujin's hand was neither light nor heavy, she smiled and said, "The slaves and servants have little knowledge, but I just think that if the people of Jing country meet us, Dalong The prosperity of the city will definitely be reluctant to leave.”
"Really?" Qu Qing Ju took off the jade bracelet on her wrist, and suddenly smiled, "Since you don't want to leave, why don't you just stay."
Mujin paused, not knowing what the Empress said, she hesitated for a while and said, "Why let such a person stay, wouldn't it make people trouble?"
"Plain days like water will make people forget the beauty of the past," Qu Qingju smiled, "It's not necessarily a good thing to stay, you must know that the flowers of others are not necessarily your own. If you dare to calculate others, you must think about it. Others will figure it out."
When He Heng arrived at the apse, Qu Qing Ju had already put on a nightgown and leaned against the bed to read a book.