Chapter 446 Return to Beijing (2)

The waiter was startled at the words and took another closer look at Luo Tan. In Yanqing Lane, even living there for a few days was rare, let alone buying a house. Seeing Luo Tan's boast, the waiter almost suspected he'd misjudged him, believing he was just a bumpkin visiting the city for the first time.

“It doesn’t matter,” Shen Miao said, “There is a street next to Yanqing Lane, adjacent to the restaurant. It’s outside the lane and the prices are not that expensive. It’s still affordable. It’s not far from Yanqing Lane either, so it’s not bad as a second choice.”

After hearing this, the waiter was stunned again, and subconsciously said: "This lady is right, it is indeed so."

"Jiaojiao also wants to watch the fun?" Shen Xin asked. Shen Miao was naturally not the type to join in the fun, but when she said this today, it seemed like she was somewhat interested.

“I find it a bit fresh.” Shen Miao smiled.

“Okay, okay.” Luo Tan looked at Shen Miao with shining eyes: “My little cousin, you are the best!” She thought Shen Miao said this on purpose for her, and was extremely grateful to Shen Miao.

Shen Miao raised her eyes and looked at the waiter: "Have the people from Qin and Liang Dynasty arrived yet?"

From the beginning, the waiter's eyes never left the youngest-looking girl. He felt that even the chair looked golden when she sat there. Upon hearing Shen Miao's question, he immediately answered respectfully, "Yes. Ming Qi will pay tribute in a few days. Qin and Daliang have both sent people to congratulate them. Now, these people are staying in the mansion in Yanqing Lane."

“Who did Qin and Daliang send?” Shen Miao asked.

The waiter scratched his head. "Qin is represented by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Princess Ming'an, and Daliang is represented by His Royal Highness Prince Rui, the younger brother of Emperor Yongle."

Shen Miao lowered her eyes and said, “Thank you.”

After the waiter left, Luo Ling asked, "Cousin, what do you think of the people from Qin and Daliang?"

Shen Miao smiled: "Nothing, I just think it's a little strange."

Luo Tan smiled and said, "No matter what, when we get to Dingjing City tomorrow, we'll be able to take in the excitement."

…

In the palace of Dingjing City, in the emperor's bedroom, the strong smell of medicine filled the entire bedroom, and the incense burning in the incense burner made people feel depressed from the bottom of their hearts.

Emperor Wenhui lay on the dragon bed, his eyes half closed, while a beautiful woman in palace attire gently fed him medicine spoonful by spoonful. This woman was none other than Concubine Dong Shu.

She fed him with great patience and care. Emperor Wenhui could only take a small spoonful at a time, so she blew on it to cool it down, tested it herself to make sure it was not hot, and then slowly fed it to Emperor Wenhui. While feeding him, she gently patted his back to help him breathe more smoothly.

After finally bending over to feed him, Concubine Dong Shu picked a candied fruit from the enamel bowl beside her and stuffed it into Emperor Wenhui's mouth. Emperor Wenhui frowned, and after swallowing it and letting the last trace of bitterness fade away from his mouth, he said, "It's amazing that you still remember this."

"Your Majesty is not afraid of hardship, it is I who am afraid that Your Majesty is afraid of hardship," Concubine Dong Shu smiled gently, "Your Majesty, please, for my sake, eat some of this fruit."

Emperor Wenhui was amused by her, his eyes softened a little, and he said, "In this palace, you are the one who understands my feelings the best."

A lot can change in two years. No matter how vigorous Emperor Wenhui may have been, he could not withstand the ravages of time. Furthermore, he had so many sons who were younger, stronger, and more ambitious. With the situation both internally and externally dire, he aged considerably and gradually became increasingly ill.

The prince's condition was also critical, and the prince's faction was gradually losing. Prince Zhou and Prince Jing were coming in with great force, Prince Xuan and Prince Li were eyeing them covetously, and Emperor Wenhui was also very annoyed with the women in the harem. At this time, the peaceful Concubine Dong Shu and Prince Ding Fu Xiuyi caught his eye.