Chapter 16: Spring brings everything back to life, so let's sleep

In the imperial study, just as Gu Qingheng lifted his skirt and sat down, Emperor Jingyuan looked up and said with a smile:

"Why are you so late today?"

Gu Qingheng replied: "I was a little slow on the way."

Emperor Jingyuan put down his brush after hearing this and asked Zhao Mingzhu:

"Mingzhu has changed her temper a bit now. I heard from the Queen Mother that she is not as spoiled as before. This is a good thing."

Yes, in the past, she would have gone to Shoukang Palace to invite him and brought him along to be scolded by the Queen Mother.

"Qingheng, you are marrying only one principal wife this time. I heard that the young lady of the Su family is gentle and lovely. What do you think of her as a concubine?"

Gu Qingheng recalled the dispute between the two people in the academy that day. He shook his head and refused:

"The young lady of the Su family is very good, but I have no intention of taking in any new woman at the moment. I only want to devote myself to the government and not to any personal affairs."

Emperor Jingyuan nodded. He was not a pedantic and old-fashioned person. Since his son was unwilling, he gave up the idea.

Besides, Mingzhu has only been married for a short time, so it would be good for the two children to develop a good relationship.

"Alright, alright, alright. It's a good thing you have such an optimistic spirit. I'm very relieved to hear that."

Gu Qingheng nodded. Emperor Jingyuan knew that his son was very frugal with words, so he turned to talk about another person.

"The eight-year term of the Third Brother and Jingning guarding the imperial mausoleum has expired. The Queen Mother said that it is time for the siblings to return. The royal bloodline cannot be left outside for long, so she has already sent people to welcome them."

Having said that, Emperor Jingyuan looked at the empress and his only child in front of him.

"I know that what happened back then was entirely instigated by outsiders. I don't ask for brotherly love and respect from you, I just hope you can keep to yourself."

"Qingheng, when you ascend the throne, I will issue an edict for the Third Brother to be sent to his fiefdom. He cannot return to the capital without being summoned. What do you think?"

Emperor Jingyuan rubbed his eyes and didn't want to talk about the past, but he had few children and was old, so he began to feel soft-hearted.

The two children had been away from the palace for several years, and their maternal grandfather's family was executed. Even if they came back, they would no longer be a match for the prince.

Emperor Jingyuan knew better that even if the third brother had not missed these years, he would still be far inferior to Gu Qingheng in strategy.

Gu Qingheng held the teacup and looked at the green buds floating in it. When the brother and sister were punished to guard the tomb, he knew that there would be a day when they would return.

He also waited for a long time.

He stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I understand your father's painstaking efforts. Besides, the past cannot be reversed. I only hope that my Third Brother and Sister Jingning can let go of their grudges."

Emperor Jingyuan breathed a sigh of relief and nodded kindly: "You are a good child."

Outside Zhuque Street, Gu Qingheng got on the carriage. Yinzhu took a look inside and explained:

"The Crown Princess was originally awake, wanting to wait for Your Highness to return. Perhaps she felt sleepy because she ate too many snacks just now."

Zhao Mingzhu woke up instantly from her nap when she heard people talking. When she saw Gu Qingheng, she yawned and rubbed her eyes.

"You're back."

After Gu Qingheng sat down, the carriage started to move slowly. He saw a red mark on Zhao Mingzhu's forehead caused by the tassel pearl.

"Did the Crown Princess sleep well?" If he hadn't come back, she would probably still be sleeping.

Zhao Mingzhu nodded in a daze, "That's great! Someone once said that spring is here, everything is revived, and it's time to get some sleep."

She is very satisfied with her current sleep duration and quality.

Finally, I don’t have to work at 8 a.m., I have to get up at 6 a.m., drink soy milk with all the additives, eat pre-made buns, and squeeze into the crowded subway with a haggard face.

At that time, her biggest wish was to find someone to play cosplay with.

The other person cosplays to work, while I play every day.

Zhao Mingzhu didn't know that when she mentioned her sleep, her eyes were shining with happiness, as if thousands of stars were filling her eyes.

Gu Qingheng laughed dumbly: "You just love to sleep, what's the difference between you and a cat or a dog?"

Zhao Mingzhu crossed her arms and shook her head repeatedly, "You don't understand. I can eat, sleep, jump, and dance. I can curse, hit, and kick people. I can even eat nine meals a day, both meat and vegetables. Cats and dogs can't do that."

That's true. Gu Qingheng looked at the snacks left on the plate on the tea table in the carriage and realized that the cats and dogs were indeed not as comfortable as she was.

After Gu Qingheng stopped talking, Zhao Mingzhu leaned against the window to look at the scenery outside. She thought it would be so interesting if she had the chance to travel around here.

Thinking of this, Zhao Mingzhu turned around and asked with great interest:

"Your Highness, in the history of our dynasty, has there ever been a Crown Princess who lived well and abdicated her throne without suffering?"

Gu Qingheng will one day be with Su Luhe

She also thought about her own arrangements if she could survive.

I definitely can't stay in the capital anymore, so that's a good time to travel.

Gu Qingheng was very comfortable in the court, but he often couldn't keep up with the thoughts of the people around him.

"none."

"All right."

Zhao Mingzhu was melancholy. Was she going to be the first one? She didn't have the brains to strategize like that.

Soon Zhao Mingzhu thought it through and decided that there was no point in caring about him. She could deal with the future later.

Maybe she will be careless one day and end up as cannon fodder. This is also possible.

Gu Qingheng saw the disappointment on her face and asked, "Why, are you tired of being the Crown Princess?"

Zhao Mingzhu immediately shook her head. This was not something that could be said.

She flattered him: "Look at what you said, how can this be possible? I am so lucky to be able to marry into this family, my ancestors are so lucky."

Zhao Mingzhu held her face with her hands and said in distress, "I'm afraid I'm not up to the task. If I bring shame upon Your Highness, I'll be a grave sinner."

"What the Crown Princess said makes sense."

Gu Qingheng changed the subject: "I also think this is indeed a problem. Why don't I order Changhe to come to the palace now and find a very strict maid in Shoukang Palace for the Crown Princess to teach her the various palace rules?"

"The Long River..."

Zhao Mingzhu felt dizzy after listening to this and wanted to slap herself twice. She sat upright in Erkang's arms.

"Your Highness, don't call me Changhe. I think I can do it again now. You don't need to worry about me."

Going to school and having a nanny again, it sounds scary.

Gu Qingheng tapped his knees with his fingertips and said regretfully: "In that case, forget it."

Zhao Mingzhu breathed a sigh of relief. It was so scary.

Finally the carriage stopped. After Gu Qingheng got off, Zhao Mingzhu was helped out of the carriage by Yinzhu.

"My legs are numb after sitting for so long." Zhao Mingzhu muttered softly.

But Gu Qingheng, who was walking in front of her, suddenly stopped, and Zhao Mingzhu bumped into his back without noticing, and a faint scent of white sandalwood appeared.

Zhao Mingzhu rubbed her nose and was about to ask, but Yinzhu suddenly pulled her clothes and gestured for her to look forward.

?

Zhao Mingzhu tilted her head cautiously and looked over, only to see six beautiful women standing in front of the East Palace gate.

They immediately bowed when they saw Gu Qingheng and Zhao Mingzhu.

"The servants greet His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and His Majesty the Crown Princess."

After asking, Chang He told Gu Qing Heng, "This is the maid sent by the Empress Dowager. She said she is here to serve you and the Crown Princess."

So that's how it is. Zhao Mingzhu was eager to watch the fun. This guy was not here to serve her, but was probably here for Gu Qingheng.

After all, she was the only one in his backyard. Seeing that her eldest grandson was so lonely, the Queen Mother specially sent someone to bring him warmth.

Zhao Mingzhu looked at him with great joy, and Gu Qingheng suddenly lowered his head and looked at her with a smirk:

"If the Crown Princess likes it, then take them all into your palace?"

Zhao Mingzhu stopped laughing for a moment.

"No, no, I already have Qiao'er, Jinzhu and Yinzhu."