vrcanaries Chapter 174 Yixiu 43
Chapter 174 Yixiu 43
She held the Buddhist beads tightly in her hand and chanted sutras and prayed for blessings non-stop these days.
I hope God can bless my children.
After a long time, the empress dowager seemed to have figured something out and sighed deeply, her voice revealing fatigue.
"This letter has never been sent out, and I'm afraid Old Fourteen's letter won't be delivered either."
Zhuxi heard that the Queen Mother's tone was a little off, "Queen Mother, please don't think like that..."
"You don't have to coax me like that. What is the emperor planning to do? Put me under house arrest?"
"Zhuxi, go ask him if he intends to trap me, the Queen Mother, to death in Shoukang Palace!"
The Queen Mother's face suddenly turned red, her hand pointing at the door trembled slightly, and she could no longer suppress her anger.
"Queen Mother! Please don't be angry. I will go right away. Please don't be angry."
"Imperial Physician, quickly call the Imperial Physician!!"
Zhuxi stepped forward and gently stroked the empress dowager's back. The next moment, he saw her spit out a mouthful of blood and then fainted.
Shoukang Palace suddenly fell into chaos.
Now the emperor had no excuse to escape and hurried over.
He knelt in front of the bed and looked at the pale empress dowager with grief.
Feeling both regretful and sad, the emperor had no intention of deliberately angering the empress dowager. He was just unwilling to accept the fact. Why did the empress dowager take such a concern when Fourteenth Prince just had a cold?
The quarrel between mother and son could not be known to outsiders, and the emperor sent all the concubines who came to take care of him back.
Concubine Duan dragged her frail body and walked at the end. Before leaving, she took a deep look at the mother and son.
There was a barely perceptible smile in his eyes.
After coming out of Shoukang Palace, everyone walked out slowly. Yixiu modified the rules of paying respects in the name of praying for blessings. It had been a long time since everyone in the harem gathered together like this.
"I haven't congratulated Concubine Xiang yet. How is Wen Yi these days? I haven't seen her since the last birthday party. Has she grown up a lot now?"
At first, Concubine Duan simply liked Wen Yi. She knew that Cao Qinmo was Nian Shilan's man. At that time, she didn't even know when she could defeat the other party, let alone covet Wen Yi.
Now that Cao Qinmo has been promoted to the position of concubine, she has new motivation and will no longer have such thoughts.
"Thank you for your concern, Concubine Duan. Wen Yi is in good health and has become even more lively since she learned to walk. It's just that we don't often take her out during the severe winter weather."
"If Your Majesty doesn't mind, I will definitely bring Wen Yi to visit you someday."
Jingpin heard their conversation and joined in.
"We still need to keep a tight rein on him these days. The child's health is more important."
"What Jingpin said is true. I heard that Wen Yi is very lively. I will be able to see the princess next spring when the flowers bloom." Thinking of the rumors about Wen Yi, Duanfei also smiled and teased.
This made Cao Qinmo blush. She could no longer hide the fact that Wen Yi liked to ride a wolfhound around the palace.
"I'm sorry to have made you two sisters laugh."
"Sister Duan Fei seems to be in much better health this year and has been out and about more often."
All those present were old people who had lived together in the Qiandi Palace and had always been very concerned about each other's dynamics. Concubine Duan's abnormality was already obvious enough.
Only those who are uninformed would think that the palace physician is highly skilled.
As for the emperor?
He naturally blamed all this on Nian Shilan's silence.
Concubine Duan gently broached the subject, "After raising her for so many years, there must be some improvement. How is Concubine Shen now?"
"The epidemic has caused the Emperor great anxiety, and I'm sure it's not easy for him."
"With the imperial physician's care, he's getting better. Speaking of which, I have to go first."
Just as the few of them were about to separate, Concubine Duan suddenly called out to Cao Qinmo.
"Xiangpin, the Queen Mother is ill and the Emperor must be extremely worried. At this time, I'm afraid only the company of his children can make the Emperor happy."
Cao Qinmo was stunned at first, but quickly reacted.
"Thank you, Concubine Duan, for the reminder."
Seeing this, Concubine Duan nodded with satisfaction, turned around and stepped into Merlin.
I haven't been out for a walk for a long time, and the air outside makes me feel refreshed.
After returning to Yiku Palace, Cao Qinmo asked the palace maids to take out the lotus pods that had been frozen in the summer.
"Your Majesty, are you going to take Princess Wen Yi to see the Emperor?"
Cao Qinmo wrapped her handkerchief around her neck as she picked at the still-fresh lotus pods. "Of course not. Some things are hurtful just by existing. There's no need to be too explicit."
The maid didn't understand, but she knew that everything her master did had its reasons.
Zhen Huan has been unhappy about Shen Meiyu's illness. When they met today, An Lingrong insisted on dragging her to the Yanxi Palace.
"Sister, come with us to take a look. You don't know how adorable Dumpling is."
Xia Dongchun is now a staunch bear fan, and in her eyes, Tuanzi is the best animal.
I also spared no effort to promote it, determined to let everyone see how cute Tuanzi is.
"That's right, Tuanzi is well taken care of by us."
Because she was afraid of cats, Zhen Huan was not very interested in small animals and had never seen Tuanzi when she went to the Yanxi Palace before.
She stared at the velvet flower on Xia Dongchun's head for several times. It was a small black and white ball, only half the size of a palm, and it was shaking on Xia Dongchun's head.
It looked strange yet unexpectedly interesting, and she suddenly felt the urge to go and take a look.
Tuanzi has a gentle temperament, and the originally built fence has become a decoration.
On a whim, Noble Lady Fucha changed the fence to a bamboo fence and thoughtfully added various patterns.
In just one night, the curious Tuanzi pulled out all of them. When they were discovered, they were already in tatters and had several big holes.
Maybe it tasted a bit old, so Tuanzi gave up after trying it a few times.
When Zhen Huan arrived, she saw various snowmen piled up in the yard, all of them shaped like dumplings.
The black and white balls were having fun in the snow.
The entire yard is Tuanzi's territory, and the gate is open, so he can move around freely.
Seeing someone approaching, Tuanzi rushed over.
Zhen Huan exclaimed softly and subconsciously tried to dodge, but An Lingrong smiled and pulled her behind her.
"Don't worry, Sister Wan, Tuanzi just loves to play, and he knows his limits."
Zhen Huan stuck her head out and looked over, and sure enough, she saw Tuanzi standing steadily in front of Xia Dongchun.
No one can escape the temptation of cute creatures. Looking at Tuanzi standing in front of her with his mouth wide open, Zhen Huan also imitated Xia Dongchun and took some fruit to feed it.
It didn't take long before all the depression in my body was swept away.
When Zhen Huan left the Yanxi Palace, Tuanzi received an additional allowance of silver.
After the imperial physician's treatment, the empress dowager finally woke up. Faced with his mother who was unwilling to speak, the emperor felt helpless.
The mother and son were equally stubborn, and the more stubborn they were, the more the emperor refused to yield.
He couldn't accept that in his mother's heart, he was still not as important as his younger brother even though he was the emperor.
After returning to the Yangxin Palace, the emperor realized why he went to the Shoukang Palace. Under the current circumstances, he could not deal with the empress.
He pressed his brows with a headache, thinking carefully about what to do next.
Su Peisheng was very surprised when he saw Cao Qinmo. This Concubine Xiang had a low presence and should not have offended the emperor at this time.
How……
"Empress Xiang, the Emperor is in a bad mood. Do you have something important to tell you?" Su Peisheng almost made it clear.
Cao Qinmo had guessed long ago that she would not come when the emperor was in a good mood.
"Please inform Eunuch Su that I have made some fresh lotus seed soup for the emperor."
Thinking of the emperor who was still thirsty today, Su Peisheng still walked in. He had already reminded him, so he had done his best.
"Xiangpin? What is she doing here?"
The emperor originally wanted to send the person back, but then he thought of Wen Yi and let him in again.
Cao Qinmo carried the food box and saluted the emperor.
"I have made some lotus seed soup. Would Your Majesty like to try it?" She took out the porcelain bowl from the box and placed it in front of the emperor.
Then she said, "Before returning to the palace, the Imperial Concubine specifically instructed me to remind Your Majesty to take care of his health. He has been busy with many things lately, and these lotus seeds are the best for clearing the mind and reducing internal heat, Your Majesty~"
After hearing Nian Shilan's instructions, the emperor's frown finally relaxed a little, and he was in the mood to talk to Cao Qinmo.
He stirred it a few times with a spoon, and the unique fragrance of lotus seeds spread.
The burning sensation in my stomach that I had previously ignored slowly surfaced.
"Your Highness, you are not in good health, but you still care about me. You are thoughtful."
"I am not as attentive as my sisters, so I can only put some effort into these little things."
The emperor took a few sips and felt something was wrong. "Is this... fresh lotus seeds?"
Cao Qinmo laughed immediately, "Yes, Wen Yi really likes the taste of tender lotus seeds, but she is young and can't eat too much, so she can only taste it."
"I was worried she would cry out for food in the winter, so I specially selected some lotus pods and had them stored in the ice cellar."
The emperor nodded. This method would waste a lot of food and would also affect the taste. He would never do this on a normal day, but it was understandable for the sake of the children.
"You and the imperial concubine seem to feel sorry for Wen Yi." The emperor knew very well that he could not let the Imperial Household Department do such a thing just for Cao Qinmo's sake. He knew without a doubt that it was Nian Shilan who did it.
"Your Highness has treated Wen Yi very well. I remember all of this. As long as Your Majesty doesn't blame me for mobilizing so many troops, that's all that's fine."
The emperor drank the lotus seed soup in a few mouthfuls, took Cao Qinmo's handkerchief and wiped his hands, feeling extremely uncomfortable.
"For the sake of the child, there's nothing to say. It's nothing for our princess to want to eat this little food."
Cao Qinmo was still smiling, but she was secretly despising him in her heart.
He speaks so generously, but doesn't seem to give the children any reward. These things all cost money. Do you really think that the Ministry of Internal Affairs can do it for free with just one sentence?
"Yes, what parent wouldn't love their child? As long as I can see Wen Yi safe, I think it's worth it to do anything for her."
The emperor's fingers on the table moved slightly and were stabbed again.
In order to maintain his own image, in the eyes of outsiders, the empress dowager and the emperor have always been a loving mother and a filial son, so the emperor cannot be angry at this moment.
He was forced to listen to Cao Qinmo talking about Wen Yi's interesting stories.
He wanted to wave good-bye and ask them to leave, but he was attracted by Wen Yi mentioned by Cao Qinmo.
That was a childhood he had never participated in. Wen Yi walked for the first time, spoke for the first time, and was bold and considerate.
She would hug Mo Ying tightly, wipe her mother's tears, and get along well with her sister.
……
In Cao Qinmo, the emperor saw a mother's wholehearted love for her child. She did not slack off in the slightest just because Wen Yi was a princess.
Remember every detail of my daughter's growth clearly.
Seeing that the time was almost up, Cao Qinmo stopped talking at the right time.
Things are too much or too little. If we continue talking about it, the emperor will probably get angry.
"Look at my brain. I can't stop talking about Wen Yi. I almost delayed the emperor's rest. It's getting late, so I'll take my leave first."
The emperor nodded absentmindedly, not caring when Cao Qinmo left.
He is the emperor and should not be disturbed by such feelings. He already sits on the great throne, so what does it matter whether the Empress Dowager loves him or not.
Although I kept comforting myself in my heart, my emotions were out of control.
Some regrets can only be called regrets when life is at its most fulfilling.
If he were just a prince today, then the throne would be his regret.
Not long after Cao Qinmo came out of the Yangxin Palace, Concubine Duan received the news.
The Yanqing Hall is also filled with the refreshing scent of pine trees even in winter.
Jixiang lifted the door curtain and took the nourishing soup brought in by the palace servant. The cold air blowing in her face made her shiver slightly. This was the most comfortable winter she had experienced in recent years.
Concubine Duan didn't like being served by others, so Jixiang was still the only one in the room.
"My Lady, you haven't been sleeping well these past few nights. The kitchen made ginseng soup today and added longan to it, saying it can calm your nerves."
Concubine Duan put down the book in her hand, raised her head, took the ginseng soup and drank it slowly.
She had to take good care of her health and live well so that she could see with her own eyes the retribution that the mother and son received.
"Xiangpin really loves Wen Yi. I wonder how the emperor feels when compared to her." Concubine Duan thought of the empress dowager's pale face, and a look of joy appeared between her eyebrows.
"Your Majesty, the letter from Yuanmingyuan only said that the Fourteenth Master was unwell, but it didn't mention an epidemic. What if the Emperor finds out?"
Jixiang still didn't understand the coldness of the royal mother and son, and was still worried about the confession between the empress dowager and the emperor.
"Don't be afraid. The Emperor will definitely investigate. But even if he finds out, the Queen Mother won't believe it. As long as she doesn't see her youngest son with her own eyes, she will still make a fuss."
"Even if the Emperor put the pulse record showing that the Fourteenth Master was safe and sound before the Empress Dowager, she would think it was fake."
Concubine Duan was not worried about any problems at all, as she knew the emperor's arrogance and pride better than anyone else.
"Well, if the Queen Mother and the Fourteenth Master get in touch, then the truth will be revealed."
"The previous news was all true. It's just that the Queen Mother misjudged it. Does it have anything to do with others?"
The confrontation between the Queen Mother and the Emperor continued. The only thing that made him happy was that Wen Shichu had developed a prescription for treating the epidemic.
Things finally took a turn for the better.
In Cunju Hall, Shen Meizhuang's health has almost recovered.
Even with Wen Shichu's careful care, the serious illness still made her lose a lot of weight.
The emperor specially sent other imperial doctors to confirm the diagnosis. At this time, there were seven or eight people kneeling in the room.
Shen Meizhuang closed her eyes in disgust, and was extremely disdainful of the emperor's behavior.
She had never felt like an object as she did now. The feeling of being cherished during her illness seemed like a bubble.
"This prescription is effective. Lady Shen's condition is under control. She only needs to recuperate for a few days."
The faces of the imperial doctors were all filled with joy.
They've been in a lot of trouble these days, but finally they have a solution.
After the imperial doctors left, Wen Shichu was also taken to the Yangxin Palace by Su Peisheng.