Wen Qingzhu was a doctor and saw at a glance that Jiang Dejia was pregnant.
She immediately walked down, faced Jiang Dejia and asked, "Why did you return to Beijing so soon?"
In the eyes of outsiders, this scene showed that Wen Qingzhu was dissatisfied with Jiang Dejia's return so quickly.
But Jiang Dejia knew that Wen Qingzhu was caring about her: "My father is in mourning, the crown prince has ascended the throne, and my mother and concubine have to be sent back to the capital. There are many things to do, so I thought it would be best to come back as soon as possible."
"Come here! Send Princess Dejia to rest!" Wen Qingzhu ordered immediately.
But she didn't want to take a step forward with Pei Yu: "Princess, Princess Dejia has just come back, and she hasn't spoken to the prince yet? Are you so anxious to chase people away?"
Jiang Dejia turned back expressionlessly: "When I go back to rest, the prince will naturally follow me. Do I still need to report this matter to Prime Minister Pei?"
As soon as these words came out, the situation reversed.
Pei Yu's face immediately darkened: "The prince is going to see the princess, then who will handle the next thing?"
Jiang Dejia looked at Wen Qingzhu, raised her chin and looked at him and said, "Isn't the Princess Regent here? She will go to the Xuanzheng Hall to discuss government affairs with the ministers in the future. Is there anything wrong with getting used to it in advance?"
The scene was quiet for a while. Pei Yu took a deep breath and took a long time to stabilize his emotions.
I really didn't expect that Jiang Dejia was on Wen Qingzhu's side from the beginning!
No longer paying attention to Pei Yu, Jiang Dejia reached out to Jiang Yuanhan: "Come! Help me and go see my mother and concubine together."
Jiang Yuanhan understood that this was a chance for her to have something to say to her, and also to give her sister a chance.
He nodded, kept the small prescription, turned around and left with Jiang Dejia.
Wen Qingzhu looked at Pei Yu with a half-smile but said, "Prime Minister, I happen to have something to discuss with you. Why don't you go to the Xuanzheng Palace with Mr. Zhu?"
Pei Yu looked at Wen Qingzhu in front of him, gritted his teeth and clenched his fists, but in the end he could only reply: "Wei Chen, I obey."
In the Xuanzheng Palace.
Wen Qingzhu sat on the golden chair next to the dragon chair and looked at the people from the Ministry of Rites and Zongzheng Temple in front of him: "Have you prepared all the things I want?"
"Back to the princess, we have sent someone to the Ministry of Etiquette to pick it up. Please wait a moment, princess." Mr. Zhu bent down to answer. No matter what Pei Yu thought, he was definitely on Wen Qingzhu's side now.
Wen Qingzhu nodded with satisfaction: "Yes."
Then he turned his gaze and looked at Pei Yu: "Why wasn't Prime Minister Pei not in the canonization ceremony just now? But he knew that Dejia was coming back soon?"
Pei Yu was naturally prepared: "Princess, don't worry, I have already asked the prince for instructions. I have to deal with matters in Kangcheng this morning. I have indeed left the city."
"So that's it." Wen Qingzhu smiled and did not embarrass Pei Yu any more.
Not long after, Mr. Zhu sent the list to Wen Qingzhu.
When Wen Qingzhu saw the first page of the list, he immediately frowned: "So many people want to enter Beijing?"
"Yes, this is already the smallest list that has been reduced. It cannot be reduced any further!" Mr. Zhu was very uneasy. Although the emperors in the past ascended the throne, although safety was the top priority, very few officials from outside the capital did not come back.
Wen Qingzhu quickly glanced at the next list and frowned deeper and deeper.
Master Zhu and others stood below, watching with horror.
But in the end Wen Qingzhu just said: "The personnel entering Beijing need to be re-identified. In addition, your etiquette department can make a handover with Manager Bai. She may be able to give better suggestions on some matters."
When Mr. Zhu heard this, Mr. Bai? Are you thinking about Manager Bai
As a result, Pei Yu spoke next to him: "Princess, the manager of Si Gongtai has always been the eunuch beside the emperor, or was directly appointed by the emperor. Bai Di was just an ordinary female official before. The princess removed the position of manager Zheng and asked Bai Di to come. Isn’t it appropriate to hold the position of general manager?”
"What do you think, Mr. Zhu?" Wen Qingzhu did not reply to his words, but turned to look at the Minister of Rites and others.
Mr. Zhu, who was called out again, almost wanted to leave immediately, but had to bite the bullet and answer: "There is indeed something wrong with this, but it is a special matter. Father Fang has not been able to take over. Although Miss Bai is a woman, , but in the past, I was in charge of the internal affairs of the East Palace, and things were done well. The prince ascended the throne, and Miss Bai was in charge of the palace. It is not an exaggeration."
"Master Zhu thinks it's good if it doesn't exceed the rules."
Wen Qingzhu nodded slightly and looked at Pei Yu again: "Prime Minister Pei, can you hear me clearly?"
"I heard you clearly." There was no trace of disappointment on Pei Yu's face. It was just a white flute, and he didn't take it seriously.
He could remember that Bai Di followed Linlang Fuqin and the others from being a musician to being a palace servant.
Soon Pei Yu and Lord Zhu left, and the Xuanzheng Hall became quiet.
Wen Qingzhu stood up holding Lu Tao's hand, looked in the direction of the door, and said with emotion: "Yuanhan is still too lonely sitting in this seat."
Xiao Fangzi looked up at her, feeling an indescribable feeling in his heart.
Is it true that only the princess understands His Highness
When he returned to Qianyuan Palace, Jiang Yuanhan was the only one left sitting in the room.
Wen Qingzhu went in and asked him, "Where is Dejia?"
Jiang Yuanhan looked up and stood up quickly: "Sister, Prime Minister Pei didn't make things difficult for you, right?"
"He can't embarrass me, but it's you. What did Dejia say to you?" Wen Qingzhu asked him to sit down.
Jiang Yuanhan slowly sat down and whispered with an embarrassed look on his face: "Sister Dejia said, let me choose the queen as soon as possible and cultivate feelings first."
"Choose a queen? Are you in such a hurry?" Wen Qingzhu didn't expect that what Jiang Dejia told him was actually this.
Jiang Yuanhan looked up and hesitated to speak.
When Wen Qingzhu raised his eyes and looked over, he hurriedly avoided her sight.
Wen Qingzhu considered it carefully for a long time before carefully asking: "Did Dejia give you any advice?"
"Give it. Sister Dejia said that if I don't like Linlin, although my uncle's cousin is only nine years old, I'm not that old either. I can choose the queen first, and then..."
Jiang Yuanhan didn't say any more, he didn't want to confirm it so quickly.
On the other hand, Wen Qingzhu was a little surprised: "My uncle's cousin? Is she the daughter of Mr. Wei Yang?"
"Yeah." Jiang Yuanhan grabbed his hand and hummed in response.
Wen Qingzhu was silent for a moment. It was very strange for Jiang Deji to make this suggestion at this time.
Jiang Yuanhan was originally very young. If he really wanted to have heirs, he would usually choose a girl who was older than Jiang Yuanhan and suitable for childbearing.
How come Wei Yang's daughter was mentioned
Wen Qingzhu looked at Jiang Yuanhan, with some regret and self-blame on his face.
After a while, Jiang Yuanhan stood up and said, "Sister, I have something else to do, so I will leave for now."
"Well, go ahead." Wen Qingzhu nodded and watched him and Xiao Fangzi leave.
As soon as he left, Wen Qingzhu immediately ordered Lu Tao to send someone to find out what happened to Jiang Dejia on his way back.
In less than an hour, the news came back.
After hearing this, Wen Qingzhu looked unusually solemn, and Pei Yu indeed went to see Jiang Dejia.
His purpose must be to provoke Jiang Dejia.
But what exactly did Pei Yu use to persuade Jiang Dejia
Based on Pei Yu's reaction just now at Wugutai, he must have thought that Jiang Dejia was not completely on his side.
However, when Jiang Dejia made this suggestion, it was obvious that Jiang Dejia was worried about something.
"Determine the queen as soon as possible..." Wen Qingzhu murmured to himself.
Suddenly, she realized that it was because of Jiang Yuanhan!
At night, Wen Qingzhu returned to Huaqing Palace, and the newly assigned steward asked her, "Would the princess want to take a bath?"
"The bath can be used?" Wen Qingzhu was a little surprised.
The steward nodded, raised his finger and pointed forward and said, "Princess and slaves, please come here."
Wen Qingzhu followed the steward's aunt all the way to the entrance of the bathtub. Before entering, Wen Qingzhu heard the sound of gurgling water.
After walking in, he walked around the screen and what appeared in front of Wen Qingzhu looked completely different from yesterday.
The water vapor was thick, and the stone slabs in the hot water filled with hot water showed a light bluish-pink color.
This soup pool is about one foot wide and three feet long. On the opposite end, there are three blue luan birds, with three trickling streams of water flowing out of their pointed beaks, submerging into the pool.
Wen Qingzhu looked along the soup pool and found that the water in the soup pool had always maintained a suitable capacity.
She couldn't help but ask the aunt in charge behind her: "Aunt Wei, how does the water surface remain unchanged?"
"Back to Princess, there are three loopholes at the bottom of the pool here. The water is sent out from the soup pool. This keeps the water in the soup pool at this height."
Wen Qingzhu looked at the three beaks: "Where did the water come from? I remember that there are no hot springs here in the palace?"
Aunt Wei pointed to the top of the three Luan birds and explained: "There is a large iron box above the soup pool. In the early morning, before dawn, the palace people will bring cold water up. The top of the iron box is covered with a thick layer of transparent glass. During the day, When the sun shines, the water becomes hot enough to be used at night.”
"Is this so? Can the water temperature be maintained forever?" Wen Qingzhu was surprised.
Aunt Wei smiled and replied: "There is a thick layer of velvet wrapped around and at the bottom of the iron box, which can keep the heat very well."
"What if there is no sun?" Wen Qingzhu asked another question.
"If there is no sun, the cold water will be put down from the afternoon, and the palace staff will boil hot water and bring it up to fill it up. Someone will keep an eye on the water tank to ensure that there is always hot water."
Wen Qingzhu secretly marveled that this bath seemed to be an artificial hot spring.
Was it invented by Daqi craftsmen
Not quite.
It could only be customized by the concubine who once lived in Huaqing Palace.
Such a big bath is almost like a small pond.
Hot water was ready, and Wen Qingzhu simply ordered Lu Tao to take a bath.
Aunt Wei naturally stepped back respectfully.
Wen Qingzhu took off his clothes, put on a long silk scarf, walked slowly and sat down.
The temperature was just right, making her feel relaxed.
Lu Tao knelt behind her, rolled up his sleeves and said, "Let me give the princess a massage."
"Yes." Wen Qingzhu closed his eyes, thinking about the enthronement ceremony the day after tomorrow.
What are those assassins planning to do
Lu Lei and Fan Yu searched for so long, but there was no trace.
It shows that those people came prepared.
Or maybe the assassin is just a cover and the problem lies in the palace
Unknowingly, Wen Qingzhu fell asleep.
Jiang Yuanhan received Lu Chengfei's secret message and immediately left the East Palace and rushed to Huaqing Palace.
When we arrived at the palace, only my aunt was not there, only the little palace maid was there.
Xiao Fangzi quickly asked: "Where is the princess?"
The little palace maid had just been transferred here and had never encountered such a situation. She pointed to the back with some fear: "Over there in the dormitory."
Jiang Yuanhan didn't care so much and walked directly inside, and Xiao Fangzi quickly followed.
The little palace maid was a little confused. Her aunt seemed to have said just now that the princess was taking a bath
In the dormitory, Jiang Yuanhan searched around but couldn't find Wen Qingzhu.
I immediately wondered: Why is my sister not here
After it became quiet, Jiang Yuanhan heard the sound of running water coming from the right.
He turned to look at the side room on the right and walked towards it. The sound of running water became louder and louder.
When he reached the door, Jiang Yuanhan reached out and pushed open the door without knowing why.
Behind the screen, Lu Tao was selecting flavors. He turned around suddenly and shouted in surprise: "Prince! Don't come in!"
Jiang Yuanhan was startled. Through the screen, he vaguely saw his sister, with her shoulders half exposed, leaning against the pool and sleeping.
At this moment, Jiang Yuanhan felt confused, the whole world became quiet, and he couldn't hear anything.