Chapter 603 Bottom Line

"Not really."

Chu Jinnian smiled and said, "It's just because Doctor Zhuang is not a person who covets fame and fortune, and I hit it off with Doctor Zhuang right away. We had a great conversation and got along very well, so I thought there was no need to rush to reward him. It won't be too late for Your Majesty to reward him when the time is right."

"Since you said so, then I will reward Doctor Zhuang when the time is right as you said."

Chu Shengrui said, "Since Doctor Zhuang saved your life, it would be inappropriate if I did not reward him at all. I have already asked someone to draw up a list of rewards, mostly medicinal materials and medical skills, and I think Doctor Zhuang would like them."

"Since you just said that you have a close relationship with Doctor Zhuang, you can send these things to him."

Letting Chu Jinnian borrow flowers to offer to Buddha will also make Chu Jinnian appear to be grateful.

Chu Jinnian understood Chu Shengrui's plan and bowed his hands in thanks, "I understand. I would like to thank the emperor on behalf of Doctor Zhuang."

"Since it's a reward based on merit, he must get these. You don't have to be so polite." Chu Shengrui laughed and picked up the chopsticks. "I was so busy talking about this that I didn't notice that all the dishes were served. Let's eat quickly."

"Finally, my father has spoken. If I had waited a little longer, I would have been starving." Chu Yunzhao said with a smile, and couldn't wait to pick up the chopsticks to pick up the food.

However, when he put food into his own bowl, he first put a piece of pickled goose for Chu Shengrui and Concubine Hui respectively, and then added a piece of ham for himself and began to eat with relish.

This is Chu Yunzhao. Although he looks lively and naughty, he always follows the proper rules and no one can find any fault with him.

It can be said that he has both the manners that a prince should have and the intimacy that a son should give him.

This feeling made Chu Shengrui feel very comfortable, and he couldn't help laughing. There was more tenderness in his eyes when he looked at Chu Yunzhao, and he even helped Chu Shengrui pick up a piece of crabapple chestnut chicken and put it in his bowl.

"Thank you, father." Chu Yunzhao thanked him and ate even more voraciously.

"Eat slowly, no one is trying to snatch it from you." Concubine Hui said coquettishly, "The Emperor is getting more and more pampered with Yun Zhao."

"I am the emperor and a father. It is only natural for me to spoil my son." Chu Shengrui smiled and handed a piece of black-bone chicken to Concubine Hui. "I see that you don't look very well these days. You need to take more supplements on weekdays."

"I remember that the palace has just received blood swallows. I have already ordered someone to deliver them to your palace. Remember to eat them on time in the future."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Concubine Hui smiled and lowered her head to eat, but the corners of her mouth couldn't help but rise.

Originally, Concubine Hui cared least about being favored.

Because of the Qiao family's background, the emperor would weigh the pros and cons and treat her better than other concubines.

But since entering the palace, she and the emperor have been in love with each other, which made Concubine Hui feel somewhat sincere towards this ruthless imperial family, especially Chu Shengrui's care for her, which also made her have a deep friendship with Chu Shengrui.

And having come to this point in the palace, in addition to his friendship with Chu Shengrui and to consolidate the Qiao family's position, it was more for Chu Yunzhao's sake.

As a prince, he already enjoys the wealth and honor of a royal family, with the ultimate glory. At the very least, he will be granted the title of prince, and enjoy a lifetime of wealth and splendor.

And at this time, she was also ranked as a noble concubine, which was the supreme honor.

Concubine Hui herself was not greedy. She just wanted a smooth and peaceful life in the future. It didn't matter whether her son became emperor or she became empress dowager.

But now some people want her son to die and want his life, which is intolerable for Concubine Hui.

Since you will be seen as a thorn in the eyes of others whether you fight or not, you might as well take a chance. Once you get to the top, you can completely eliminate this hidden danger.

Concubine Hui lowered her eyes, hiding the light in them.

"What are you thinking about? Are you distracted while eating?" Chu Shengrui saw that Concubine Hui had her eyes lowered and her face was no longer full of joy as when she thanked him in the past. He secretly squeezed her hand under the table.

"It's nothing. I just feel a little unwell due to the changing weather these days." Concubine Hui forced a smile and said, "Speaking of which, the Empress has also been in poor health recently. I heard from the Imperial Hospital that the Empress has a coughing attack. I have been visiting her often. Your Majesty should also pay more attention to the Empress."

Chu Shengrui's eyelids drooped.

I'm afraid only the queen herself knows why she got a cough.

There were rumors outside, and if there were any, they all pointed to something. When Chu Yunzhao reported on the bandit suppression in Lu, he was very surprised as to why Zhu Shisan and others were able to know the whereabouts of him and Chu Jinnian. Chu Shengrui also felt that something was fishy, ​​so he ordered people to investigate.

But the more he investigated, the more he saw and heard things he didn't want to hear.

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Chu Shengrui had experienced the struggle for the throne and suffered from the intrigues and life-and-death struggles among brothers. He considered himself to be a tolerant emperor and a father who treated his children equally. He had experienced hardships himself and really did not want to let his children experience them again, nor did he want to see his own flesh and blood killing each other.

But now, Chu Yunhe and the Queen actually did such a thing.

This matter has already stepped on Chu Shengrui's bottom line and touched his reverse scale.

However, it is not easy to talk about this kind of fighting among princes and even the queen of a country doing such a heartless thing. Chu Shengrui never said anything on the surface, but he felt cold towards both the queen and Chu Yunhe.

Ever since the matter came to light, Fifteen had only been to the Queen's palace once, and each time he only sat for a short while. Chu Yunhe was also given an idle position, and it all depended on the future performance of the two.

Seeing Chu Shengrui's gloomy expression, Concubine Hui knew that her words had successfully angered Chu Shengrui. She only sighed and said, "Your Majesty, the rumors outside are just rumors after all. I believe that the Queen and the First Prince are both people of good character and would not do such a thing."

"Your Majesty treats the Empress coldly, and everyone in the court has seen it. They will think that Your Majesty is ignoring the Empress and favoring the concubines, which is not beneficial to Your Majesty's reputation and the stability of the court. Fortunately, Yun Zhao is safe and sound, and Jin Nian is out of danger. They will not care about this matter. Your Majesty should go and see the Empress more often."

"To put it another way, if this was done intentionally by someone in order to provoke hostility between the concubines and the Empress, then if the Emperor did this, he would probably fall into the trap of the treacherous person..."

Chu Shengrui's eyelids moved, and he looked at Concubine Hui and said, "I will go see the Queen when I have time."

"Yes." A smile appeared on Concubine Hui's face.

(End of this chapter)