Chapter 417 The Empress Dowager is going to bring me a younger brother
Chu Qingran glanced at her daughter with amusement before answering her question in a low voice.
"Your sister Youning will be the Crown Princess in the future. Naturally, she won't be afraid of His Highness, just like mother won't be afraid of father."
"So that's how it is!"
Zhu Ruoxuan nodded in understanding.
"Is Your Highness afraid of your sister? Just like your father is afraid of your mother!"
After hearing Zhu Ruoxuan's last words, Chu Qingran's smile froze on his face.
This kid!
Why are you still investigating this?
"Don't talk nonsense! What did mother tell you before? You can't ask too much about His Highness's affairs."
Zhu Ruoxuan immediately covered her mouth and nodded continuously.
No more words!
She will never say it again!
The mother and daughter spoke in very low voices, almost in the form of a breath.
Even Princess Nan'an, who was sitting next to them, only heard the two people talking, but did not hear clearly what they were saying.
However, this is because Princess Nan'an is just an ordinary person.
People like Yu Youning who practice martial arts are naturally more alert than ordinary people and can hear the conversation between the two clearly.
Yu Youning turned to look at Chu Huaixu beside him, with a hint of curiosity in his eyes.
"What's wrong?" Chu Huaixu asked Yu Youning with a smile, "Is there something you want to ask me?"
Yu Youning blinked and then asked a curious question, "A Xu, are you afraid of me?"
This question is a bit strange and comes very suddenly.
After hearing this, Chu Huaixu was stunned.
But looking at Yu Youning's face full of inquiry, Chu Huaixu did not fool around, but gave a serious answer.
"Of course I'm not afraid."
Just by looking at Chu Huaixu's serious expression, Yu Youning knew that Chu Huaixu must have misunderstood what he meant.
Just as he was about to speak, he heard the emperor sitting above speak.
"Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival family dinner. Besides celebrating the festival together, I have something else to say."
Everyone present quickly collected their thoughts, sat upright, and looked at the emperor without blinking, waiting for him to continue speaking.
The emperor's eyes swept over everyone one by one before he slowly spoke.
"The Queen Mother will return to the palace in September."
"The Queen Mother has been away in Mount Wutai for many years. Now she is finally coming back. I think we must give her a good welcome and show our filial piety. If you have any good ideas, you can submit them."
"If you can help me solve this problem, I will reward you handsomely!"
Everyone present who knew the empress dowager's face flushed with excitement after hearing the news.
The Empress Dowager is the Emperor's biological mother.
It was originally in the palace.
However, after the prince was born, he was in poor health. In order to pray for the prince, the empress dowager resolutely decided to live in Mount Wutai to worship Buddha.
This time, I was gone for more than ten years.
Although the empress dowager had not returned for more than ten years, the emperor's filial piety never stopped.
Over the years, the emperor has been sending things to Mount Wutai constantly, demanding the best of everything, whether it is food, drink, clothing or daily necessities.
He himself can choose not to eat or use it, but the empress dowager cannot live without it!
Now that the Queen Mother is finally willing to come back, the Emperor must want to show his filial piety.
The emperor asked them to help with advice and suggestions, which was giving them an opportunity.
If you perform well this time, you will definitely get the emperor's reward!
Just thinking about it makes many people excited.
Unlike the excitement of others, Yu Youning's eyes were full of curiosity and confusion.
However, due to the current situation, Yu Youning still suppressed these doubts in his heart.
It was not until the end of the banquet that Yu Youning said goodbye to Chu Huaixu and sat in the carriage back home with Yu Tingwan and others, that he asked the doubts in his heart.
"Mother, why didn't I know there was a Queen Mother?"
When Yu Tingwan heard this, she wanted to cover Yu Youning's mouth.
Fortunately, this is in a carriage.
At this time, there were only mother and daughter in the carriage.
As long as no one else hears it, it’s okay to ask.
Yu Tingwan stretched out her finger and tapped Yu Youning's forehead, "Girl, you really dare to say anything!"
Yu Youning hugged Yu Tingwan's arm and shook it gently, "Good mother, just tell me!"
"Even if you didn't ask, I would still tell you."
"Mom, tell me quickly!"
Hearing Yu Youning's urging, Yu Tingwan smiled, then organized his words in his mind and spoke slowly.
"The Queen Mother went to Mount Wutai to worship Buddha for the sake of the Crown Prince's health—"
"That's not right!"
Yu Youning suddenly said this, interrupting Yu Tingwan's words.
Yu Tingwan looked at Yu Youning strangely, "What's wrong? What's wrong?"
"Ah Xu's health is not good, but doesn't that mean that the Supervisor wasted his lifespan to extend his life? How did it become the Empress Dowager going to worship Buddha for him?"
Yu Tingwan poked Yu Youning's head in annoyance, "Can't you just listen to what I'm saying? I haven't even finished speaking yet!
The Supervisor did indeed extend the Crown Prince's life, this is undeniable. Similarly, the Queen Mother also went to Mount Wutai, praying and worshipping Buddha for the Crown Prince, and remained a vegetarian for over ten years. This does not conflict with the truth.
Yu Youning touched his chin and was about to speak when Yu Tingwan covered his mouth.
"I know what you are thinking. The Queen Mother's actions may not have any substantial effect, but the Queen Mother's heart for the Crown Prince is real. There is no doubt about this, don't you think?
The Queen Mother was born into a noble family and lived a life of luxury since childhood. Later, she entered the palace and was treated to even greater luxury. She had already become the Queen Mother, and it was time for her to enjoy her life, but she was willing to give up her palace life for the Crown Prince and go to Mount Wutai to worship Buddha. Regardless of whether her actions had any effect, at least she was truly devoted to the Crown Prince, don't you think?
Hearing Yu Tingwan's words, Yu Youning nodded, "Mother is right!"
She shouldn't have thought about it before.
Yu Tingwan gently patted Yu Youning's shoulder.
"Youning, in this world, many things and many people are judged by their deeds rather than their hearts, and no one is perfect. Not everyone has the means to supervise others, and not everyone has your fate and medical skills. Many people have done their best and achieved the best within their capabilities."
Yu Youning sat upright, memorizing every word that Yu Tingwan said.
"Mother, I understand! I won't talk nonsense anymore and I will respect the Queen Mother."
Not only is she Chu Huaixu's grandmother, but also her future grandmother.
Yu Tingwan then touched Yu Youning's face and said, "Mother knows that Youning has no bad intentions. She is just curious. Everyone has curiosity. It's nothing."
"Mother is so kind!"
Yu Youning hugged Yu Tingwan's arm and rested his head on Yu Tingwan's shoulder.
The mother and daughter didn't say anything else. They just snuggled up to each other and returned to the mansion.
The next day, Yu Youning met Chu Huaixu again.
It was Chu Huaixu who came to the Wen Mansion.
It was sunny yesterday and they even watched the moon in the evening.
But early this morning, fog rose.
Although the fog has dissipated now, a light drizzle is falling.
When the wind blows, fine and dense raindrops can directly float onto people's bodies and faces.
Weather like this is not always convenient.
If you choose not to hold an umbrella, it will still rain after all, and over time, your hair and clothes will easily be wet by the fine raindrops.
But if you hold an umbrella, it’s actually not of much use.
The slanting wind and drizzle are so strong that the umbrella can't stop it at all.
It's better than nothing.
In the past, Chu Huaixu would wear a cloak and hold an oil-paper umbrella.
But today, Chu Huaixu's hair was slightly wet, and his clothes also showed signs of being wet by the rain.
It was obvious that they came in the rain without any shelter or shelter.
Liuyun, who was following behind, looked worried.
When he looked at Yu Youning, his eyes were full of pleading.
Although Liuyun didn't say anything, Yu Youning already understood what he meant.
Chu Huaixu looked at Liuyun expressionlessly and said in a deep voice, "Get out."
Liuyun did not dare to hesitate at all, and immediately bowed and left.
Don’t be fooled by the fact that His Highness appears to be very easy to talk to in front of Miss Youning.
But in fact, His Highness has the final say.
If someone around you dares to overstep his bounds, stop him at will.
No matter what your intentions are, His Highness will transfer you elsewhere, and you will never be able to serve His Highness again.
Liuyun has been with Chu Huaixu for so many years, so he naturally knows this very well.
It was precisely for this reason that he didn't dare to advise anything and could only look at Yu Youning, hoping that Yu Youning could persuade him.
After Liuyun left, Yu Youning handed Chu Huaixu a dry towel and said, "Wipe it quickly!"
Chu Huaixu looked at Yu Youning eagerly, his shiny black eyes seemed to be able to speak.
Yu Youning laughed as he watched, "Okay, okay, I'll help you wipe it, sit down!"
Chu Huaixu then smiled and sat down.
Yu Youning took a dry towel and gently wiped the rain off Chu Huaixu's hair and face.
Her movements were gentle, and while wiping it clean, she didn't mess up Chu Huaixu's hair.
After wiping, Yu Youning sat down and poured a cup of hot tea to Chu Huaixu, "Drink it to warm yourself up!"
Every autumn rain brings a chill.
The weather was already cold.
Now that it's raining, it feels a bit chilly.
Chu Huaixu took it with both hands, held the cup and started drinking.
Chu Huaixu sighed only after finishing the tea. "Youning, do you know why I'm so angry?"
Yu Youning blinked, "Why?"
She really couldn't imagine what Chu Huaixu could be so angry about.
Could it be that there are some corrupt officials in the court?
But even so, Chu Huaixu wouldn't be so angry! Wouldn't it be enough to just deal with the person directly?
Just as I was wondering, I heard Chu Huaixu say, "Grandmother didn't come back alone this time. She also brought me a younger brother."
Yu Youning, “???”
Although he clearly understood, Yu Youning felt that he didn't understand anything.
What brother?
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