Uncle Lai in the Red Chamber

Chapter 307 False Alarm, Regret

In Yuchun Garden, Yuanchun, who picked up the driver, couldn't help but secretly regret it.

It's obviously spring in March, and when the spring flowers are blooming, why can't we be less restrained?

Since the case of Ning Guofu last year, the emperor has not entered his Jade Chunyuan for half a year, but she has not given up on herself in the past six months. She has been practicing the secret method of giving birth to children consistently and diligently.

Now that winter is turning to spring, it is the time to reveal the majestic scenery, but it happens to be wrapped in two extra layers.

This is not to blame for her slacking off. Every time she sees the white, greasy, unloved body of the emperor for a long time, she can't help but feel pity for herself.

That's why there are two more layers of constraints, out of sight, out of mind.

Thinking of this, he said with a hint of resentment: "The emperor has not been to my concubine for a long time!"

It was difficult for the emperor to have heirs, and now there was only Prince Jing, so she wanted to do her part and do what she could.

Unexpectedly, this deep resentment did not win the emperor's favor, but instead he threw a memorial on the table.

He said sternly: "Look at the good things your family has done! You didn't even ask questions when hiring people, and you actually hid the stolen money for the prisoner!"

Hearing this, Yuanchun was shocked. He picked up the memorial and read it carefully, regardless of the taboo of not being able to interfere in politics in the harem.

After seeing clearly the person who was playing, Yuanchun suddenly felt a chill on his back, bursts of sweat broke out on his back, and his whole body was shaking and frightened.

It is difficult to guard against house thieves day and night. Although Lai Shangrong cannot be regarded as a house thief, the Lai family has been in the Rong Mansion for several generations. I am afraid that... he may not know more about family affairs than she, the eldest lady, does.

Moreover, Lai Shangrong reported the matter regardless of his old master's friendship, which is certainly not a trivial matter.

But then when I saw the contents of the memorial and the solution proposed by Lai Shangrong, I couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief, and at the same time I felt a little ashamed.

Yuan Chun knelt down in the tunnel and said: "I, my concubine's mother-in-law, don't know who I am, please punish me!"

"There's no need for punishment. I'll tell your family to follow Lai Aiqing's method and settle the matter as soon as possible. Don't make it difficult for him!"

"I know this, and I will send them to the palace tomorrow."

Emperor Zhenglong then nodded and said: "Lai Aiqing took into account the reputation of me and your mother's family, and she suffered so many injustices and grievances for this. Last time, in order to break off the engagement, Na Mei Gong did not hesitate to orchestrate my favoritism and cover up and condone her father's corruption.

After being punished by me, he spread rumors about Lai Aiqing and the Xue family daughter. Fortunately, he took the overall situation into consideration and would rather admit his injustice than say a word in defense. "

"Your Majesty is aware that my father is an upright and honest man, and there is absolutely no possibility of corruption."

"Hmph!" Emperor Zhenglong snorted coldly: "Now you are calling for injustice. Mei Gong dares to make random claims. Your family has a clear conscience, why can't you argue with reason and confront them face to face? Do you still expect me to end up personally? ?”

"I...I don't dare!" Yuan Chun immediately put his hands on the ground,
Emperor Zhenglong turned a blind eye, patted the table and said, "Are you afraid to confront me or tell me to end in person?"

Yuanchun was so frightened by the sudden noise that he trembled and cried, "I dare not bother the emperor. I will ask my family to come to confront you tomorrow!"

"That's it!" Emperor Zhenglong waved his hand and said, "Everyone in Mei Gong has left, but coming here now seems to have something on his mind."

"Hey! I obey the order!" Seeing that the emperor's tone softened, she finally raised her upper body slightly and responded.

"There is no need to settle the matter if you don't come. I heard that the Xue family is a relative of yours. Since Mei Gong likes to arrange for his daughter-in-law who has not yet married, I have to help him. Besides, it is not good for Lai Aiqing to suffer such unjust injustice. , Concubine, do you think so or not?"

Yuanchun was confused for a moment and said cautiously: "What does the emperor mean?"

"Tsk!" Emperor Zhenglong muttered: "It's a pity that the Xue family is said to be just a businessman, and the husband's family fabricated those rumors and broke off the engagement. Such a reputation is not worthy of Lai Aiqing. Otherwise, I would have offered the marriage directly, and there would be less. For these troubles, you can come back and discuss a proper solution with your family so that you can make up for the injustice suffered by Lai Aiqing." Although the emperor did not finish his words, Yuanchun understood it this time and wanted to fulfill the rumors fabricated by Mei Gong. , and said that he was not worthy of Lai Shangrong, otherwise he would be given a marriage. That was not a hint of becoming a concubine.

She didn't think that the emperor was simply trying to get a concubine for Lai Shangrong. Considering what the emperor had said before and after, it was probably because Mei Gong was so angry that she kept asking for it.

The Mei family almost married a girl who entered the family, so they had to be Lai Shangrong's concubine. This was undoubtedly a loss of face.

However, even this made her envious of Lai Shangrong. After all, the emperor personally took care of it, but he still took a concubine for a minister.

On the contrary, I, the imperial concubine, have not been able to see the holy face for half a year. The difference...

Thinking of this, he did not dare to neglect and said hurriedly: "I understand! I will discuss it with my family tomorrow!"

Emperor Zhenglong then stretched out his hand and said, "Get up! The ground is cold too!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Yuanchun stood up from the ground tremblingly. The kneeling time was indeed too long. That means she had a solid foundation and diligently practiced the secret method of childbirth taught by Lai Shangrong. Otherwise, she would be unstable.

Emperor Zhenglong did not notice this magnificent scene. At this moment, his emperor's mind was at work and his suspicions arose again.

She said in a deep voice: "Lai Aiqing has been wronged after all. Although I don't want him to suffer unjust injustice, acting like this also confirms the rumors made by Mei Gong before. After all, it will damage the reputation. Your family should not do that. Using the name of the old master to force him, ask him what he thinks and tell me, and try our best to discuss it!"

Emperor Zhenglong, who was born in the royal family, was used to intrigues and intrigues. Not to mention his ministers, even father, son and brothers could not fully trust him. He was full of curiosity about people's hearts.

Although this arrangement could isolate Lai Shangrong and make him go further and further down the path of being a pure minister and a lonely minister, he still couldn't help but want to pry into whether Lai Shangrong was sincerely willing.

Of course, if Lai Shangrong hesitates a little bit when Yuan Chun comes next, he may not be worthy of his trust in the future.

For the emperor, not absolute loyalty means absolute disloyalty.

Yuanchun didn't know what he was thinking in his heart, but it frightened her quite a lot.

She had preconceived the idea that the emperor's move was out of anger at Mei Gong's interference, but when Long Yan was so angry, he actually took into account the feelings of a minister, which shocked her.

Therefore, I had to re-examine Lai Shangrong's holy family, and secretly woke up. I must remind my family to deal with it with caution, and never rely on the old master's affection to deal with it calmly.

"I will strictly abide by the emperor's teachings and will definitely ask my family to discuss it carefully!"

"Yes!" Emperor Zhenglong stood up suddenly, grabbed the memorial on the table, and walked away.

"The concubine sends you off to His Majesty!"

Looking at Emperor Zhenglong's retreating figure, Yuanchun couldn't help but feel lost.

Looking forward to the stars and looking forward to the moon, the opportunity I was looking forward to so easily slipped away in vain like this, I only hate myself today...

Thinking of this, I felt that my body was wet and sticky. I had a false alarm just now, and the fragrant sweat had already wet the inner skirt of my clothes.

Thinking about this, I regretted it endlessly. With the emperor's usual preference, how could he miss this opportunity when his clothes were sticky?
Sighing deeply, he ordered Baoqin to send eunuchs to Rongfu to summon him, while preparing to change clothes.

On the bed covered by gauze curtains, Yuanchun peeled off his greasy, unloved body, then picked up a brocade handkerchief and wiped his chest and back again and again, finally wiping the sticky body clean.

I secretly made up my mind not to miss this good opportunity next time.

(End of this chapter)