Red makeup against the world

Chapter 465 What a pity
Having just learned the news that Princess Zhaoyang dealt with the prince, Emperor Qinglong could rationally understand her reason for doing so, but emotionally he still couldn't accept it.

At this time, he didn't want to go back to the imperial study to face those government affairs.

After thinking for a while, he said, "Go to Yijing Palace."

Wu Guangqi got the order and sent the little eunuch who was waiting in front to pass the message to Yijing Palace.He could see that Emperor Qinglong was in a bad mood at this time, but fortunately Liu Zhaoyuan was a smart person and should be able to handle it.

When they arrived at Yijing Palace, Liu Zhaoyuan was really dressed up and waiting.

White jade twisted beads and tassels are inserted into the sideburns, and there is a faint smile on the beautiful face, which is heart-warming.A peony belt with staggered silver light carvings is tied around her waist, making her slender waist even more perfect.

She bowed down generously and said softly: "This concubine welcomes His Majesty the Emperor."

At present, the beauties are all dressed in accordance with their own wishes.Emperor Qinglong laughed, put his troubles behind him, put his arms around her waist, and walked inside.

Wu Guangqi breathed a sigh of relief, it seemed that the emperor would rest here.

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Yanqing Palace.

Empress Cao accompanied Empress Dowager Xiao to cut the flower branches, the two sat down after cleaning their hands, and Liuli brought the little maid to serve the dinner.

"Just look at the emperor, you don't have to come to accompany me, old lady."

"Where is the mother's mother? With the mother's queen, the children and ministers can feel at ease." Empress Cao smiled lightly.

A little palace maid stepped forward and said: "Empress Dowager, the emperor has gone to Yijing Palace, and sent someone to say that he will not come at night, and come back tomorrow morning to say hello."

Empress Dowager Xiao picked up the chopsticks, patted the table lightly, and said, "Look, I'm talking about it."

"The emperor is busy with government affairs, and this harem was originally prepared for him. The emperor is not in a good mood these days. Liu Zhaoyuan is a sensible person, and it would be good to let him relax a little bit." , well understood.

"You, it's just that you are too kind." Empress Dowager Xiao hated iron for being weak.

Empress Cao pursed her lips and said, "Don't be angry, empress. Look at me. I have sons and daughters, and my empress loves me. There is no need to compete with these girls who are like flowers. It is useless to compete with those who the emperor doesn't like. "

Empress Dowager Xiao took a deep look at her and said, "You can see clearly."

Indeed, as she said, she had contributed to the birth of the emperor's heir, and she also sent mourning to the late emperor, her position was stable.Such a daughter-in-law, not to mention in the royal family, cannot be easily given up even in the folk.

The emperor is so rich that he looks like he has it all, but he doesn't.Empress Cao's mother is well-behaved in the world, and her virtues are excellent. As long as she doesn't make mistakes, Emperor Qinglong has no reason to abandon her.If he really wants to go his own way, he will be drowned by the spittle up and down, and he may not succeed.

But in this harem, there are many people who can understand this point, but only a few people who can understand what they should do.How can most people maintain their conscience amidst the court's calculations?

Just like Shi Jieyu who died of dystocia, if she hadn't focused on climbing, how could she have ended up in such a tragic end?
After dinner, Empress Cao rinsed her mouth, and asked with a smile: "Mother, Duke Zhong must be very grateful for matching up a pair of Bi people, and he will enter the palace soon to thank you."

Speaking of this proud matter, Empress Dowager Xiao was very happy, and said: "Mr. Zhong's wife is really narrow-minded. Wu Sheng is a good person, but how can he be a son of a son? Fortunately, there is this son of a son. , not even discussing relatives."

"My son has also heard that she treated the concubine harshly, and her behavior is outrageous."

The two most noble women in the world today are actually just ordinary women.He closed the door and talked about gossip about other families, and he also talked about it with relish.

"The Chen family suddenly wanted to marry Wu Zhengxiang, and the Ai family felt a little strange. After all these years, how could she have such kindness?"

"My son thinks that no matter what happens behind the scenes, this is a beautiful story." Empress Cao said with a smile: "The empress mother rewarded Xu Wanzhen with a five-rank imperial seal, so that she won't be bullied when she enters the house, right?"

Empress Dowager Xiao nodded, and said: "This Xu Wanzhen's grandmother has some past ties with the Ai family. She clearly knew that there was a wicked mother-in-law, and the Ai family pointed her to the Wu family as compensation."

Speaking of this, she laughed and said: "The second son of the Wu family is also a good person. He came here specially to ask to see Ai's family and ask for a seal for Xu Wanzhen. It happened by coincidence. Ai's family went along with the flow and rewarded her."

Empress Cao said in surprise: "I didn't expect him to be careful and know how to love others. The queen mother doesn't have to feel guilty, she has her husband to protect her in the back house. Xu Wan is really lucky."

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As the night was getting dark, an unremarkable sedan chair arrived at the back corner gate of the Prince's Mansion. The gatekeeper had already got the order to let the sedan chair in, and it didn't stop until it was in front of the hanging flower gate.

A handsome young man accompanying the sedan chair stepped forward and helped one person get down from the sedan chair.

He is about fifty years old and wears a simple blue cloth straight gown.The temples are gray and white, with a long beautiful beard, and the hair is combed neatly, with a bamboo and wood grain jade hairpin inserted on it, and the appearance is neat.

This master and servant are dressed in simple clothes, but no one dares to underestimate the aura exuding from their bodies.

Master Du stepped forward and saluted respectfully: "Master Guan, please."

Guan Jinghuan nodded with his beard and asked Master Du to lead the way.He led the handsome young man, pacing in all directions, walking behind unhurriedly.

Before reaching the study, the crown prince greeted him and said, "It is a great honor to know that Mr. Guan is here."

Facing the most popular official in the dynasty and the most popular candidate for the next prime minister, the prince put his posture extremely low, and even changed his name into his own.

Guan Jinghuan smiled slightly, and said, "Excuse me, the prince welcomes you, how can I be a humble minister?"

After entering the study, the two parties met and then they had to discuss business.

The crown prince took a look at the handsome young man who was following Guan Jinghuan, and Guan Jinghuan introduced: "Zhang Feiping, the adoptive son of this minister. He learned art from a teacher when he was young, traveled around the world, and only returned recently. Right now, he is protecting this minister personally, so there is no need to shy away from him."

It turned out to be such an identity.The prince thought: "I have introduced such confidantes, it seems that Guan Jinghuan is sincerely helping me."

No longer avoiding taboos at the moment, the prince cupped his hands and said: "I am unable to break free from the current predicament, please teach me, sir."

Guan Jinghuan accepted the crown prince's disciple ceremony calmly, with a serious expression on his face, and said: "The prince is the orthodox prince. If there is no flaw, others will not be able to attack if they want to. Wonderful, I had no choice but to make such a bad move to meet the prince."

Hearing this, the crown prince's heart was shocked, and he asked, "You mean, sir?"

Guan Jinghuan sighed, and said: "As a prince, it is a taboo to make friends with important officials in the court. My original plan was that when the emperor's energy is low, I will ask the prince to observe the government on the table, and then he will succeed to the throne in a dignified manner. Unfortunately, it is true It's a pity..."

(End of this chapter)