Chapter 95: Mother's Handkerchief

The loss of a palace maid in Changchun Palace was not a big deal, but the loss of Chuntang, the senior palace maid beside Concubine Shu, was something worth pondering.

Unfortunately, what happened on the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet was kept secret, and Emperor Jingxuan ordered that it should not be made public. Changchun Palace was also guilty, so the matter was incoherent and everyone was curious but could not find out anything useful.

When Yun Wan heard about this after taking a nap, a look of surprise crossed her calm face, "Chun Tang is gone?"

Fuling tidied her messy hair and nodded, "She drugged you, which is a capital crime, not to mention it was a banned drug."

Knowing Yun Wan's concern and that she was a victim of this incident, he explained a little more: "I heard that she was tortured all night in the Ministry of Punishment. She insisted that it was her own fault and that it had nothing to do with her master. She died after daybreak."

"This morning, I went to inquire about it. The Concubine Shu stayed in Changchun Palace, saying that she was ill. However, the nanny beside her sent someone to bury Chuntang's body and send it back to her hometown."

After saying this, she couldn't help but sigh. The palace has always been like this, eating people without leaving any bones. It was good enough that Chuntang could still die in a decent manner. If it were someone else, others would just avoid them.

Yun Wan was slightly distracted.

A living life was gone just like that. Even though the other party was not innocent and it could be said that it was his own fault, Yun Wan still felt a chill.

She realized that in this deep palace, only if she became strong could she gain a foothold.

Only by standing in a position that no one can reach and no one can shake can she be safe.

Yun Wan regained his composure and listened to Fuling muttering in a rather unpleasant tone, "Master, if you say that Concubine Shu has nothing to do with your Chinese medicine, I don't believe it."

Even though Chuntang had great connections thanks to Concubine Shu, he couldn't drug her, knock her out, or collude with the people in Zichen Palace.

What's more, the wine was poured by Concubine Shu for her master.

The person who knocked her out was the eunuch who bought the banned drugs for Chuntang. Under the threat of Chuntang, the eunuch followed the orders and participated in this matter.

Yun Wan's expression was calm: "Don't discuss this matter anymore, just let it go."

Believe or not, it doesn't matter much anymore.

Yun Wan had never thought that Shu Fei's status would plummet just because of this one incident. She had held a high position in the harem for many years. She was the mother of the third prince and had the support of the Lu family. She only needed to speak and her subordinates would naturally share her worries. There would be no substantial involvement afterwards.

It was better this way. Otherwise, if Concubine Shu fell, others would think it was her fault. No matter how low-key and innocent she was, she would become a thorn in their eyes.

Putting the matter behind her, Yun Wan asked about Ah Sui. The worry between her brows disappeared and she said with a smile, "It's been a while since I last saw my dear. Go prepare some food. I'll go see him after school at Hongwenguan."

Fuling picked out a pearl flower and pinned it on her. Hearing this, she smiled and said, "My master, you may not know that the young master is not at the Hongwen Pavilion right now, but at His Majesty's place."

Yun Wan looked puzzled.

Fuling: "Just now, while you were taking a nap, Eunuch Jiang sent someone to tell you that His Majesty has summoned Grand Secretary Xu to the palace for an audience tomorrow. His Majesty is currently testing the young master's academic performance, perhaps to help him find out."

"But don't worry, Master. With Young Master Pei here, our young master won't be noticed."

It won't attract too much attention.

She thought to herself that His Majesty loved the lady as much as she loved the whole family. He loved and respected the lady, so he also took good care of the little boy born to her.

It is said that a person's character can be seen at the age of three. This young boy is so smart and hardworking, he will definitely have a great future!

Yun Wan nodded, her brows and eyes softened.

Little Pei Qian is a lively guy, with a lively personality but not annoying. As a result, Asui smiles more often and no longer looks like a little bookworm.

Fuling: "Master, should we go take a look?"

Yun Wan shook her head, "No."

She was dazzled as soon as she went there.

Asui has always done well in his studies, and he speaks fluently and meaningfully when talking to others. Yun Wan is not worried that he won't be able to answer questions.

She is very confident about her children!

"In that case, send the prepared food to Qinzheng Hall to fill their stomachs," she ordered.

.........

Qinzheng Hall.

Emperor Jingxuan spent half an hour testing the two's homework, and Asui answered fluently.

Pei Qian also expressed his unique insights on learning, but after being refuted, he became disheartened and fell asleep on the ground.

The belt of the jacket he wore was loose, and his jacket rolled up in his unruly sleeping position, revealing his chubby belly.

Asui hesitated for a moment, then took out a handkerchief and covered his belly button.

The hall was silent, with only the sound of chess pieces falling on the board.

Emperor Jingxuan ordered someone to present a chessboard and asked Asui to play chess with him.

One big and one small, sitting opposite each other.

"Mr. Xu wrote a treatise a few days ago. Take a look at it when you have time."

He glanced at the boy across from him and said in a lazy voice, "I don't expect you to understand, but it's good to have an impression."

If he is smart, he will take the initiative to seek out Mr. Xu for answers tomorrow. After a few visits, he will leave an impression of being studious and humble.

Ah Sui sat cross-legged, his posture obedient. He nodded, then asked anxiously, "But Your Majesty, where can I read Xu Daxueshi's classics?"

"Why are you in such a hurry? I'll have someone copy a copy for you when you get back."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Asui said gratefully, her fair and soft appearance looked very much like Yun Wan.

Emperor Jingxuan curled his lips. He was doing this for the sake of his wife.

But this kid is really good-looking. Just his handsome face, clear eyes and good-looking appearance are enough to make people like him.

After giving birth to a child, Emperor Jingxuan casually asked, "What kind of person is your father?"

This puzzled Asui. He thought for a long time and shook his head, "I don't know either."

"My father died before I was born, so I never met him."

Emperor Jingxuan's meal.

He had forgotten that his wife's ex-husband was a short-lived man.

"So what kind of person is your father in your heart?"

Ah Sui scratched his face. "...He must be a learned man who loves reading. Although he is weak, he loves and cares for A Niang very much. He and A Niang are an enviable couple."

"hehe."

This sneer made Asui puzzled. He asked Emperor Jingxuan: "Isn't it?"

Emperor Jingxuan moved his lips.

It is indeed a bit despicable to speak ill of one's father in front of a child, but he is not so despicable.

But it is absolutely impossible to ask him to say good things about the other party.

So he just smiled casually, very perfunctorily.

"Although I have never seen my father in person, I have seen his portrait, but I don't have a deep impression of him. My mother said that my eyes are most like my father's. They are exactly the same."

Asui touched his eyes and said in a baby voice.

Emperor Jingxuan glared at him and said in a cold tone: "Then you really won't grow up. Your mother has the most beautiful eyes."

It just so happens that he takes after his father, otherwise I wouldn't be so upset.

Ah Sui actively ignored the first half of the sentence and agreed, "A Niang's eyes are like the stars in the sky, the most beautiful!"

Emperor Jingxuan saw that he was in a good mood and wanted to make some ridicule, but Jiang Fusheng came in and knelt down in front of him.

"Your Majesty, I deserve death. When I was tidying up my desk, I accidentally stained this handkerchief with ink..."

"I will go and clean myself up now, and then accept the punishment myself."

He was sweating profusely, obviously knowing that he had gotten into big trouble.

Jiang Fusheng knew very well how much His Majesty cherished this handkerchief.

Staring at the handkerchief with black spots on it in his hand, Emperor Jingxuan said nothing for a long time.

After a moment of silence, he waved his hand and said, "Don't bother. Just throw it away."

Once upon a time, he needed the fragrance of this handkerchief to relieve his headache.

But now, with his wife, she can make the incense mentioned above, and Emperor Jingxuan's headache has not recurred for a long time.

He no longer needed this handkerchief of unknown origin.

Jiang Fusheng was stunned, but he could only do as he was told: "Okay, I'll go throw it away right away."

"No, you can't throw it!"

Ah Sui suddenly stood up and snatched the handkerchief from Jiang Fusheng's hand, and asked with an unhappy face:

"Your Majesty, why did you throw away my mother's handkerchief?"