The day of the trip to Fashan Temple was approaching, and after confirming which concubines would go, preparations began.
The day before he was about to leave, Fu Mochen went to the imperial study to find Fu Yuheng, "Your son pays respects to the emperor."
I haven't seen Fu Mochen for a while. He doesn't seem to be as naughty as before. I feel a little happy. His cold black eyes soften a little. "Get up."
He didn't dare to act rashly in front of Fu Yuheng. Thinking of what his mother said, he felt a little guilty. "Your son also wants to go on a spring outing with your father. I beg your permission."
Xiao Shushen was unwilling to go because she was too weak to do so, but she also didn't want to let those women get away with it, so she asked Fu Mochen to go with them so that at least he could keep an eye on them.
Hearing this, Fu Yuheng frowned and looked at him unconsciously. This had become a habit after being an emperor for so long.
It was normal for him to want to go out and play, so he didn't object. "Does the Queen agree?"
"Your son has discussed this with your mother, and she said that your father has the final say." The child could not hide his thoughts, and his joy was written all over his face.
He nodded, "Then go back and pack your things, and we'll go together tomorrow."
"Thank you, Father!"
The next day, the group left the palace and went to the back mountain of Fashan Temple, where there was a small house, which they could use to rest for a while when they were tired from the spring outing.
Everyone wanted to ride in Fu Yuheng's carriage, but it was an honor not available to ordinary concubines.
Fu Yuheng specially allowed Shen Qingwan to ride in the same carriage with him, which aroused the jealousy of many concubines, but they forgot that she was absolutely qualified according to her status!
She did not refuse, but Fu Mochen also insisted on going with his father, "Father, I also want to go with you, but I am afraid it will be too boring on the road."
Fu Yuheng was about to refuse when Shen Qingwan stopped him and said with a faint smile, "Your Majesty, I have no problem with this. If the prince wants to sit down, then we can go together."
Since she said so, she didn't refuse. After more than an hour of travel, they finally reached their destination. Shen Qingwan felt a little uncomfortable but had to endure it.
"There is a yard in the back mountain. If you are tired, you can go in and have a rest. Everyone, don't go too far away for fun. Stay in groups of two or three. Safety is the most important thing." Her voice was cold but majestic. Even Fu Yuheng couldn't help but nodded in admiration. Fu Mochen, who was standing aside, snorted in his heart. She was giving orders without her mother!
"I understand."
Because of Fu Yuheng's presence, the concubines dared not show their dissatisfaction even if they felt it. However, they still hoped to win his favor during the spring outing.
Li Xinyu was bold and looked at her with a smile, "Your Majesty and Sister Xianfei, aren't you traveling with the sisters?"
Hearing this, the two smiled at each other, showing a tacit understanding that made many people envious. The man opened his thin lips slightly, his black eyes staring at the Fashan Temple not far away, "I and Concubine Xian have important matters to attend to."
No one dared to ask more questions and could only smile.
The concubines went off in groups of three or four to see the scenery, and the two of them were also preparing to set off. It wasn't far from here.
But after taking just two steps, she felt someone following her. Shen Qingwan turned around and saw Fu Mochen following her, and raised her eyebrows slightly.
"How did you follow me?" Fu Yuheng frowned and asked.
Fu Mochen smiled flatteringly. He was somewhat afraid of Fu Yuheng. "Father, I also want to go see my grandmother. I haven't seen her for a long time and I miss her very much."
What he said was true. It was normal to miss someone after not seeing him for a long time. Fu Yuheng was confused for a moment. Should he take him along or not
"Does the Crown Prince miss the Queen Mother so much?" Shen Qingwan asked with a faint smile, but there was alienation and indifference in her eyes.
How could Shen Qingwan not know the purpose of his coming? Maybe Xiao Shushen let him come with her because she was worried. Thinking of this, she couldn't help but laugh. What can a child do
Although he didn't want to pay attention to her, he didn't dare to act rashly in front of his father, so he had to say obediently, "I miss my grandmother very much, and my mother also said that she wanted to visit her to please her. This is what a good child does."
These words pleased Fu Yuheng. If he went, the Queen Mother might not like him. Bringing Fu Mochen with him could ease the atmosphere. "Let's go."
Fu Mochen raised his chin towards her proudly. Shen Qingwan just found it funny. He was too childish.
After arriving at Fashan Temple, the abbot led the three to the empress dowager's residence. Shen Qingwan stayed outside the house waiting for the two, while Fu Yuheng took Fu Mochen in to visit the empress dowager.
"Your son pays respects to your mother."
"Grandson pays respects to the Imperial Grandmother."
The empress dowager glanced at the two of them coldly. She was dressed in plain clothes and looked thin, without any of the elegance and luxury she had in the palace. Although she had the abbot's care in Fashan Temple, it was a world of difference compared to life in the palace.
"I am already a Buddhist, and cannot accept such a great gift." She snorted lightly, her eyes looking elsewhere, ignoring the two of them.
Fu Yuheng's face darkened, and he suppressed his emotions, "Mother, are you still willing to stay in Fashan Temple and suffer rather than go to the harem?"
He had condescended to come to her several times but was turned away every time. After all, he was an emperor. Could it be that he really had no dignity at all
"It's rare for me to have such leisure and ease here. I pray for my son, hoping that he will not be born into an imperial family in his next life!" Her tone was somewhat resentful, but she didn't dare to sound too harsh. After all, he was the emperor.
Fu Yuheng felt bored and didn't stay any longer. She just said a few polite words and left the room, only asking Fu Mochen to stay and accompany her.
"Grandmother, I miss you so much. When you were not around, my mother was bullied!" He pulled the Queen Mother's clothes coquettishly, "Who dares to act unruly when Grandmother is here?"
The Queen Mother felt relieved after hearing this and pulled him over to talk, "Did the Crown Prince suffer any injustice?"
Fu Mochen smiled slyly, pretending to be wronged, and said angrily, "Empress Dowager doesn't know that the virtuous concubine always seduces father to favor her alone, causing mother to be wronged!"
The Queen Mother knew something about Shen Qingwan's favor, but she didn't expect that she used seductive tricks.
"Moreover, she is the root of all trouble. It was she who caused the Ninth Prince to be executed!" Xiao Shushen told him that Fu Huaiyu was the final handle, and the Queen Mother would not remain unmoved when she mentioned him.
Sure enough, the Queen Mother's originally calm eyes began to fluctuate, and her brows were furrowed. This matter was actually related to Shen Qingwan, and she was very dissatisfied with her.
"Did she really do that?" The Queen Mother asked again, unsure. He was a child and had no reason to lie.
Seeing Fu Mochen nodded heavily, she called over Nanny Wu with a serious look on her face.
"I'll leave it to you." The Queen Mother handed a letter to Nanny Wu, who went out holding the letter tightly.
The Queen Mother did not keep Fu Mochen for long and stroked his hair, "Prince, go out and play. The Royal Grandmother is tired."
"Then I'll take my leave, grandson." After paying his respects to the Queen Mother, Fu Mochen left anxiously.