Chapter 434 The Queen Mother Can Speak Now
Listening to the Queen's words, Yu Youning smiled embarrassedly, "I was overthinking..."
The queen gently patted the back of Yu Youning's hand.
"You! Little one, you just think too much! You worry about too many things. When I was your age, all I thought about all day was how to eat, sleep, and play. The biggest thing I ever did was to disguise myself as a man and sneak out of the house to play.
Compared to my time, you're really working way too hard! Don't overwork yourself! There's always work to do! Your health is the most important thing!
Yu Youning listened attentively and nodded vigorously, "My Lady, I understand!"
Upon hearing this, the queen smiled helplessly.
I know, but I won’t change it!
Although she thought so in her heart, the queen didn't say anything else in the end.
Yu Youning is no longer a child, and he is so mature and sensible, yet he has so many thoughts in his mind.
No matter what happens, she has her own plan in mind and doesn't need her to point fingers.
Say a word or two, that shows concern.
If you talk too much, it becomes nagging!
The two waited for about another quarter of an hour before Chu Huaixu arrived.
Compared to the last time they met, Chu Huaixu now looked much more tired.
Especially between the eyebrows, because it has been wrinkled for too long, there are already clear wrinkles.
"Xu'er!"
The queen was extremely distressed.
"Hurry up and sit down to rest, drink some water, and eat something. Come, prepare some hot water so the prince can wash his face and relieve his fatigue."
As the queen gave a series of orders, the palace maids and eunuchs inside and outside the house became busy.
Chu Huaixu did not stop the queen either.
This was the Queen's concern for him, and there was no need to refuse.
Yu Youning just sat there and watched quietly, without asking any questions in a hurry.
It wasn't until Chu Huaixu washed his face, ate something, and drank some tea that he looked less tired. Yu Youning then asked softly, "Are there more people who oppose it?"
It’s a simple question, but it touches on the most crucial point!
Chu Huaixu nodded. "Yes, many civil officials and a few generals feel that it's a bit too much to prepare now. Even if Tuoba Ruoli becomes emperor, he can't do whatever he wants. A war between two countries is not that easy... I've heard so much talk like this that my ears are almost callused."
Chu Huaixu was not angry, but more helpless.
He knew that there was nothing wrong with these people thinking this way.
However, those people did not understand Tuoba Ruoli's character.
Tuoba Ruoli is not someone who considers the overall situation.
In order to get revenge, she will definitely overcome all difficulties.
The Queen had just been quietly listening to the conversation between the two. After hearing this, she asked a question, "What did the Emperor say?"
"The Emperor said we'll discuss this tomorrow."
When it comes to such a big thing as sending troops to fight, you definitely can't do it on your own.
Especially now, there is no movement in Xiliang.
If Dayong sends troops to Biliang City first, it will be easy for Xiliang to use this as an excuse to bite them back.
This matter still needs to be discussed slowly.
The Queen and the Emperor have been married for many years and know each other very well.
She knew that the emperor would definitely insist on sending troops.
If you can’t reach an agreement once, then try again twice.
If two times doesn't work, then three times...
If you can't reach an agreement openly, then think of a solution behind the scenes until you finally achieve your goal!
So, she wasn't worried at all.
Her only worry was whether Yu Youning would go when troops were really sent to Liangcheng.
If Yu Youning goes, will Chu Huaixu also go with him?
Thinking of this, the queen became worried.
But looking at Yu Youning and Chu Huaixu in front of him, he was worried and couldn't say the words to ask.
For now, we can only take one step at a time.
"Don't worry too much, you two. Things have to happen bit by bit. Worrying in vain will only make you feel uncomfortable. It's getting late. I'll go to the small kitchen and prepare your favorite food. You can talk here!"
The Queen said this and stood up.
She is a very sensible mother!
It will definitely not prevent the two of them from spending time together!
The queen stood up and left, and the palace maids and eunuchs followed her.
Only Yu Youning and Chu Huaixu were left in the hall.
There are fumigation cages and heaters in the hall, burning charcoal, and it is very warm.
Yu Youning looked at Chu Huaixu with a smile, "Ah Xu, if we go to war, I will go with you, so you don't have to go!"
Chu Huaixu didn't answer, but asked, "Are you afraid that I'm a burden?"
"Of course not!"
Yu Youning shook his head as a matter of course.
"But since you are the crown prince and you have to supervise the country, it would be inappropriate to follow him, right?"
Chu Huaixu sat up straighter and spoke seriously, "I think it's great! Father is the king of a country, he certainly can't lead the army in person. It's too dangerous! When the time comes, I can go in your place! And it can also boost the morale of the army, just like before!"
What Chu Huaixu was talking about was the last time he sent troops to Liangcheng.
But that time, when they were there, there was no fight.
But this time, the situation is obviously different from that time!
Yu Youning looked at Chu Huaixu's face, and the words were on the tip of her tongue, but she swallowed them back in the end.
Chu Huaixu would never interfere with her decisions.
No matter what decision she made, Chu Huaixu would support her.
Now, can she reject Chu Huaixu for the so-called high-sounding reasons?
How could she become like this?
She absolutely cannot become like this!
Thinking of this, Yu Youning shuddered and shook his body. He quickly drove the previous thoughts out of his mind.
I can’t think about it anymore!
"Xu, I support you! No matter what decision you make, whether you want to go with me or not, I support you! I will be with you too!"
Chu Huaixu then smiled happily and stretched out his hand to hold Yu Youning's hand.
This is the Queen’s light industry!
But in the end, Yu Youning did not hide and let Chu Huaixu hold her hand.
When it was getting dark, the emperor arrived.
Compared with Chu Huaixu before, the emperor looked even more tired at this moment.
The wrinkles between the eyebrows can kill mosquitoes.
The queen looked at the emperor like this and alarm bells started ringing in her heart.
The emperor is in a bad mood! Shouldn't he let Yu Youning and Chu Huaixu hide at this time?
But just as I was thinking this, I heard the emperor speak with a smile.
"I see that everything on the table is Xu'er and Youning's favorite food! It seems that I came at the wrong time!"
When the queen heard this, she knew that the emperor's mood had improved, otherwise he would not have been joking.
The Queen glanced at the Emperor in disapproval, "Your Majesty, what are you talking about? Which of these dishes do you dislike?"
Yu Youning has a wide range of interests.
Basically, whatever she likes to eat, other people will like to eat to some extent.
The emperor laughed again upon hearing this. "I was just saying it casually! Why is the queen taking it so seriously?"
He said, grabbing the Queen's wrist.
"I can tell at a glance that you must have meticulously prepared these dishes. You must be exhausted. Sit down, eat something, and rest for a while!"
"Your Majesty, you are joking. The one who cooked the food is the chef. I am just moving my mouth. How can I be tired?"
Although she said this, the queen still sat down.
The four of them sat around a round table and had their meal, just like a real family of four.
Although no one spoke, there was no need for palace maids or eunuchs to serve the food, which made the atmosphere much warmer.
While they were eating, Eunuch Wang went out in a hurry and came back soon.
After coming back, although he didn't come forward to talk immediately, anyone who was not blind could see his anxious look.
The emperor had almost finished his meal, and seeing this, he simply put down his chopsticks and said, "What's the matter? Come over and tell me."
Eunuch Wang then trotted forward, "Your Majesty! The servants from Ci'an Palace just reported back, saying...the Empress Dowager can now speak! Please allow the Emperor, Empress, and Crown Prince to pass through!"
The Queen Mother had suffered a stroke several months ago.
In the past few months, she has been lying in bed, served by imperial doctors, palace maids and eunuchs. The emperor and the empress would occasionally visit her, but never let anyone else go, not even Chu Huaixu.
What was told to the public was that the Queen Mother needed to rest and that too many people would disturb her rest.
No matter what everyone thought in their hearts, at least no one dared to say anything on the surface.
Over the past two months, the Empress Dowager had shown some improvement, but it was not much, and the Emperor did not take it seriously.
Even if the Empress Dowager lay in bed for twenty years, the royal family could still support her.
But I didn’t expect that the Empress Dowager was in such good health. It had only been more than two months and she could even speak!
As soon as he could speak, he was asked to go over with the queen and the prince. I'm afraid they will cause trouble!
It just so happened that he also had something to ask the Queen Mother!
The emperor stood up and said, "Take your time to eat. I'll go and see her. There's no need to rush over. When the Queen Mother's health gets better, I'll go with you to visit her."
The emperor left after saying this.
Yu Youning watched the emperor leave and then looked away with some regret.
She actually wanted to go along and see what was going on.
But she also knew that there must be a big fight between the mother and son today.
It’s fun to watch the fun, but it would be boring if it gets you involved!
Thinking of this, Yu Youning gave up the idea of following the past and started eating seriously again.
The emperor rode on a dragon sedan chair and it didn't take long for him to arrive at Ci'an Palace.
Compared with the Queen's Palace, Ci'an Palace is much quieter.
It’s not that Ci’an Palace is not warm.
On the contrary, Ci'an Palace was also warm as spring.
But the feeling that Ci'an Palace gives people is cold, as if entering an ice cellar.
The emperor soon came to the empress dowager's bedroom and saw the empress dowager lying there.
The Empress Dowager opened her eyes wide and when she saw the Emperor, she immediately looked behind him.
When he saw no one else, his face darkened.
"Where are the Queen and the Crown Prince?"
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