Chapter 539 Fake Pregnancy Grass
After hearing this, a soft light flashed in Defei's eyes. She took a sip of tea from the cup, as if trying to calm the waves in her heart.
"City Lord Su is absolutely right. I will do my utmost to pave the way for Ayong, but..."
She changed the subject and her eyes became deep.
"The imperial family has always been complex and far from as simple as it appears. Although I want to protect him, I often feel powerless. Ayong has mentioned this many times, and Master Jun has given him many pointers. He always feels that he has benefited greatly. In Ayong's heart, Master Jun is like a brother. I hope that Master Jun can give Ayong more guidance in the future."
Su Hanchu nodded slightly to show his understanding.
"Your Majesty's painstaking efforts, I can naturally understand. The Second Prince has a kind heart. Ah Ye rarely goes out due to health reasons, and basically rests in the womb. It's not so much Ah Ye who advises the Second Prince, but rather that the Second Prince plays chess with his cousin to relieve his boredom.
These days, with the Second Prince occasionally coming to visit, Aye no longer finds these days boring. Although I am only the lord of a city, since the Second Prince is my husband, I must accept this favor. If the Second Prince needs us in the future, we will naturally not refuse. "
Upon hearing this, Defei's face showed a hint of smile.
"Since Ayong has the support of her respected cousin and cousin-in-law, Lu Bengong won't have to worry about her suffering a big loss in the future."
Then the conversation took a sudden turn.
"Look, the moment I saw City Lord Su, I felt like I got along really well. We kept chatting endlessly, and I even forgot about the important things."
Then he looked at Nanny He.
"Mammy, quickly bring out the gifts I prepared for City Lord Su and Young Master Jun."
Then he looked at Su Hanchu with a smile on his face.
"City Lord Su, my family gave me a thousand-year-old ginseng before, and I brought it here specially this time. You can use it to nourish Young Master Jun. As for this pair of love locks, you and your wife should wear them together to symbolize your unity. This is my heartfelt gift to you. And this pair of jade ruyi is of good quality. You can display them for fun. Also, I think these red chalcedony earrings are very suitable for you, City Lord Su."
Looking at the gifts placed on the table in front of her, Concubine De was quite generous.
Su Hanchu spoke with a smile.
"Empress Defei, any one of your gifts is very precious. Giving so many at once feels too expensive to me..."
Upon hearing this, Concubine De spoke hurriedly.
"City Lord Su, Ayong truly treats you as his elder brother and sister-in-law. As his mother, I also sincerely want to love you as if you were his juniors. Although I'm not quite qualified for this position, my intention is sincere. I offered to help find a doctor, but you don't think you'll need one. So, please don't refuse this gift. I spent a long time choosing it yesterday."
When Nanny He saw that her own queen had changed even the way she referred to herself, she hurriedly spoke with a smile on her face.
"My Lord City Lord, as soon as our queen got the emperor's permission to visit yesterday, she opened her private vault and spent a long time selecting. She picked and picked and picked until she finally found these gifts that she thought were suitable. If you refuse again, our queen will be very sad."
Things had come to this point, and Su Hanchu had no choice but to speak with a smile.
"In that case, if I continue to decline, it would seem that Her Majesty De Fei's kindness has been wasted."
Then he winked at Caiyue.
Caiyue stepped forward and carefully put away everything.
Su Hanchu looked at Concubine De and spoke with a smile.
"As the saying goes, it's impolite not to reciprocate. Madam Defei has given me so many good things, so I will also give you a special gift."
Then he gave the order.
"Cai Xing, go get two boxes of the facial soap I've been researching recently and bring them to Empress Defei."
Facial soap? This word sounded new to her, and Concubine De asked curiously.
"City Lord Su, I wonder what this facial soap is?"
Su Hanchu explained with a smile.
"I'm so bored staying at home every day, so I started researching some women's face wash products. I'm currently using this facial soap and it feels really good. It cleanses my face really well, and using aloe vera extract on my face will make my skin better."
Every woman in the world loves beauty, and Concubine De's face was filled with joy when she heard this.
"With such a magical thing, I must try it out. I will not refuse this gift from City Lord Su."
Su Hanchu smiled and spoke when he heard this.
"Since Empress Defei is the mother of the Second Prince, she is our elder. It is the duty of the younger generation to be filial to the elders. Refusing would make us seem unfamiliar."
Caixing also took something and handed it to Nanny He.
Concubine De looked at Su Hanchu with a smile.
"No wonder Ayong always praises you in front of me every time he sees me. City Lord Su, after talking with you today, I feel like I've met you too late. So I want to be frank with you. If I'm wrong, I hope City Lord Su won't mind."
Su Hanchu smiled when he heard this and spoke while holding the teacup.
"I just said that Empress Defei is also our elder. How can a junior meet an elder and say what he said? Empress Defei, just say it."
Upon hearing this, Concubine De looked at Su Hanchu, pursed her lips, and looked as if she wanted to say something but hesitated.
"City Lord Su, A'yong suggested a plan to deal with the Queen to me in the palace yesterday. I know my son, and although he's quite clever, he couldn't come up with such a plan. After questioning him, I learned that it was City Lord Su who suggested it."
When Su Hanchu heard this, his eyes moved slightly, but he still maintained a gentle smile on his face. He gently put down the teacup in his hand and said slowly.
"Your Excellency, Empress Defei, you are too serious. We were merely casually chatting with the Second Prince about current affairs. He is incredibly intelligent and will naturally understand many truths from this. As for dealing with the Empress, I believe that the affairs of the palace are complex and intricate, and the Empress has been firmly in the fold for many years. We must proceed with caution. Either we do not alert the enemy, or we must strike with one blow and kill them."
Defei looked at the determination in Su Hanchu's eyes and spoke with a sigh.
"City Lord Su is absolutely right. I am well aware of the depths of the palace and must be cautious with every step. I think the plan proposed by City Lord Su is very good, but City Lord Su, this palace has been without an heir for many years. Finding a useful concubine to cooperate with this matter is a bit difficult. Could you please give me some advice?"
Su Hanchu smiled when he heard this and looked at Concubine De.
"If there is no royal heir, then Her Majesty can simply create one. I believe that it will not be difficult for Her Majesty to arrange for someone to sleep with her."
Upon hearing this, Concubine De spoke slowly.
"It's certainly not difficult, but the Emperor is quite old after all. If it was so easy for concubines to get pregnant, it wouldn't be like this now..."
Upon hearing this, Su Hanchu looked at Concubine De with a half-smile.
"Empress Defei, have you ever heard of fake pregnancy grass?"
Concubine De was a little confused at first.
I just heard Su Hanchu continue to speak.
"I accidentally learned that there is a kind of grass among the people that, after taking it, is the same as being pregnant."
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