Chapter 182: Sweet and Caring Little Girl
Chu Qinghuang's hands were itchy again.
She found that being able to read minds didn't seem to be a particularly pleasant thing, especially at certain times, when she heard some unsavory things that she dared not say but could only curse in her heart, she wanted to slap them in the mouth. past.
"Qinghuang." The emperor turned to look at Chu Qinghuang, his expression obviously gentler, "Tomorrow is the Queen Mother's birthday. The Queen will lead the concubines in the harem to celebrate the Queen Mother's birthday. Several royal brothers will also enter the palace. Remember Go and say hello to the Queen Mother."
Chu Qinghuang nodded: "Yes."
The emperor said calmly: "The Queen Mother is not in a good mood during this period. Please be more patient and don't offend the Queen Mother on her happy day."
The implication is that even if the Queen Mother says something unpleasant, as a junior, she should endure it as much as possible.
He knew Qinghuang's temper, so he deliberately mentioned a few words. It was the other princes and princesses who clashed with the Queen Mother... Well, okay, the other princes and princesses didn't dare to clash with the Queen Mother.
He just hoped that there would be a pleasant atmosphere at tomorrow's family banquet and not cause any trouble. Too many things had happened during this period, and it had been a long time since he had enjoyed a lively and warm family banquet.
Chu Qinghuang said calmly: "Father, don't worry, I know what I am doing."
The Queen Mother is not the only one who is in a bad mood during this period? The Feng family, who was demoted to Zhaoyi, had just lost her natal concubine Duan Fei, so she was probably not in a better mood.
Everyone's bad mood seems to be caused by Chu Qinghuang. In view of his "great achievements", Chu Qinghuang will try his best to endure it.
"Father," Chu Tianyin spoke eagerly, with obvious nervousness and expectation in his voice, "The Empress Dowager will celebrate her birthday tomorrow. My son... I want to see my mother..."
The air suddenly froze.
The emperor's face darkened and he glanced at him calmly: "Your sister is unwell and is recuperating. Please don't disturb them for the time being."
Chu Tianyin's face changed slightly and he nodded slowly: "...Yes."
"Please step aside first. I still have some matters to discuss with Qinghuang alone."
Chu Tianyin froze, and hatred suddenly arose in his heart.
The father now regards Chu Qinghuang as a treasure and discusses everything with Chu Qinghuang. In his eyes, the princes are as if they don't exist. They are so partial that he might as well pass the throne to Chu Qinghuang. .
However, with this thought in his heart, Chu Tianyin did not dare to show any strangeness on his face. He only bowed respectfully and withdrew with lowered eyebrows and eyes.
"Qinghuang." The emperor muttered, "There are hundreds of thousands of troops stationed in the fiefdom controlled by King Zhenbei. Although he did not bring many people with him to the capital this time, his daughter died in the imperial city. After all, it was the royal family who was at fault first. This matter must be handled safely, otherwise there will be endless consequences.”
Chu Qinghuang said: "Is your father worried that he will rebel in the future?"
"Don't be afraid of ten thousand, just be afraid of the worst." The emperor frowned, "Xiqi cannot withstand any turmoil at the moment."
"Father, you can rest assured." Chu Qinghuang said calmly, "With his son and minister here, King Zhenbei will not dare to rebel."
His Majesty the Emperor's eyes fell on her face, and then he laughed: "Yes, you are really my caring little cotton-padded jacket now."
A thoughtful little cotton-padded jacket?
Chu Qinghuang condensed, his expression suddenly strange.
"There's one more thing." His Majesty the Emperor hesitated for a while, "It's what you said before. Within three months, Dongling envoys will come to Xiqi to pay tribute..."
"Father, don't worry." Chu Qinghuang said calmly, "In a month at most, the Dongling envoy should hand over the documents for his visit."
The Emperor was silent for a moment and looked at Chu Qinghuang with disbelieving eyes.
Although he has always believed in Qinghuang's ability and courage, and showed no mercy when raiding ministers' mansions, Dongling is not Xiqi after all. Not to mention that the two countries are far apart, it seems that Dongling has nothing to do with Xiqi. How could she be sure that the Dongling envoy would visit Xiqi within a month?
Chu Qinghuang's expression was calm. Facing the emperor's questioning eyes, he just said calmly: "My son, I will do what I say. Father, don't worry."
The emperor then coughed lightly: "Well, I believe you."
"If there is nothing else, I will leave first." Chu Qinghuang said, "I will go back and think carefully about what kind of birthday gift I should prepare for the Queen Mother tomorrow."
The emperor smiled and said, "The Queen Mother will be extremely pleased to know that you are filial."
Chu Qinghuang's mouth twitched, and he didn't comment.
Happy?
Tsk.
Returning to the eldest princess's mansion in a carriage, Chu Qinghuang had just stepped into the gate when she saw several young masters standing in front of them, who had disappeared for several days. They all bowed to greet her: "Welcome to the eldest princess's mansion!"
Chu Qinghuang stopped for a moment and looked at them expressionlessly: "What are you doing?"