Concubine Li was still kneeling on the ground, blinking her eyes and reviewing memorials. The emperor had just said that he would go back to Xuanzheng Hall to review memorials. It was so late, why would he still be reviewing memorials?
Just criticize her.
Lipin casually adjusted her hair. Although she really wanted to have a delicate and beautiful image, it was too late now.
Seeing Zhou Beichen walking to the gate, Lipin followed him out without thinking.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, wait for me. I will accompany you and grind ink for you."
Zhou Beichen: “…”
He paused and thought that he was going back to read military books to relieve his fatigue, so he didn't need anyone to teach him.
Turning around, Zhou Beichen saw Lipin's messy hair and showed a look of disgust.
"I don't need you to grind ink. You should go back and tidy up first. As a concubine, it's unbecoming to be so sloppy."
After saying that, he looked at Zhou Zeyun who was dumbfounded in the inner hall, waved his hand, and spoke with full of love.
"Come on, Hanhan, let your father teach you how to write."
Zhou Zeyun's eyes lit up, and he ran towards his father with joy, "Really? Father?"
Zhou Beichen nodded, "Of course."
He picked up his son and left.
Concubine Li stood there alone, watching Zhou Beichen's receding back, then looked at the few people inside who were having a great time. Her heart was filled with grief.
Why? Why on earth?
The handkerchief in her hand was twisted into a knot. In a trance, she saw Zhou Bihe, who was following Shen Nian'an with an unhappy look on her face. Her mind suddenly brightened and she had an idea.
Once the Grand Canal was under construction, Shen Zishan became increasingly busy.
When the queen died, the Qionglin Banquet was in full swing.
For some reasons, Zhou Zhaonuan did not go to the Qionglin Banquet, and Zhou Beichen gave her some rewards as usual.
The second and third place finishers were having a lot of fun with some people, while Jiang Yanfeng sat in a corner, thinking about his elderly father, and felt a little uncomfortable.
He swore that he would expand his power, bring honor to his father, and make his mother, who was nothing and had run away, regret it.
Ever since Zhou Beichen left that day, not only did he not tie Zhou Zhaonuan up in the Xuanzheng Hall anymore, but in recent days, he even stopped going to the Jiaofang Hall.
Zhou Beichen usually cares most about Zhou Zhaonuan's studies, so in recent days, he hasn't asked the tutor to check on her.
Suddenly, everyone in the palace smelled an unusual scent.
Li'an Palace.
"Your Majesty, look, the Emperor hasn't been to the Pepper Palace for almost a month. Princess Chang'an and Concubine Hui may have fallen out of favor."
Suoxin poured a cup of tea for Concubine Li and spoke in a flattering manner.
"In my opinion, the Prime Minister is out recruiting soldiers at this time. A few days ago, after you served the Emperor in bed, the Emperor restored your position. Now, in this palace, besides Concubine Hui, you are the most senior."
Concubine Li's eyes flashed with venom, "What's the point of being the most powerful? I still don't have the authority to assist in managing the six palaces. Oh, and where is He'er?"
Thinking about a month ago, after she discussed with Concubine Liang, she found Zhou Bihe in the Shangshufang and told her that only by listening to her and slowly gaining the emperor's favor could she finally return to the general's mansion, Zhou Bihe became more and more close to her.
Now, whenever Zhou Bihe has time, she goes to her Li'an Palace.
Suoxin thought for a moment and said.
"The Second Princess must have followed the plan you and Concubine Liang came up with and went to Xuanzheng Hall to give the Emperor the Tremella and Lotus Seed Soup she personally made. Even though the princess has been giving it to him for almost a month, the Emperor still won't see her."
Suoxin had a sad face. Just as Concubine Li was about to speak, Zhou Bihe ran in happily and bowed to Concubine Li first.
"Mother, how are you? I just went to pay my respects to the Emperor and bring him some Tremella and Lotus Seed Soup. He actually let me in for the first time and even praised me. Although I was terrified of him, the thought of getting his favor and being able to return to the General's Mansion made me fear nothing. Today, he even praised me for being sensible."
Concubine Li immediately beamed and enthusiastically embraced Zhou Bihe in her arms, "That's right. Besides, you have to go again tomorrow. When your father likes you more than Princess Chang'an, you can leave the palace and return to the general's residence."
"real?"
Zhou Bihe's eyes lit up. Concubine Li nodded and stroked her hair. "Of course it's true. Look, when your father doted on Princess Chang'an, he didn't let her do whatever she wanted."
Zhou Bihe thought about it and agreed. At this point, her desire to win favor reached a new level.
A few days passed, and Zhou Bihe went to Xuanzheng Hall more and more frequently. In the remaining time, Concubine Li asked her to do something.
Although Zhou Bihe felt that it was not good, seeing Concubine Li's expression of concern for her, she started to think of what to do.
Finally, after great effort, she finally stuffed the tassel that Zhou Beichen had awarded her into her small bag while Zhou Zhaonuan and Zhou Zeyun were talking outside.
He watched Zhou Zhaonuan carry the things and leave without even looking.
Pepper Room Palace.
Zhou Zhaonuan sat on the soft couch. Shen Nian'an looked at his daughter with her eyebrows knitted, rubbed her face, and asked with a smile.
"What's wrong with our Nuannuan? It's been a month and she's still so sad."
Nuan Nuan pouted her little mouth and looked at Shen Nian'an, her eyes suddenly misty and tears hidden.
"Mother..."
Nuannuan opened her little mouth and threw herself into Shen Nian'an's arms, still holding back her tears.
His eyes darkened, Shen Nian'an patted his daughter's back, and kept sighing in his heart. It seems that whether it is ancient or modern, having a father but no mother, or having a mother but no father, is painful for children.
The daughter had never seen her father before, so naturally she didn't want to see him. But once she had seen him, due to the blood relationship, losing him again would definitely be different. What's more, her father was quite good to her.
Shen Nian'an persuaded her daughter warmly.
"Our Nuannuan misses daddy, doesn't she?"
Nuannuan raised her eyes, nodded with tears in her eyes, and said vaguely, "Mom, was Dad really angry with Nuannuan that day? That's why he hasn't come to see Nuannuan for such a long time. Although Dad said that Nuannuan couldn't see Mom before, Nuannuan could see Mom. Now, Dad doesn't come to see Nuannuan even once."
"I heard that my second sister has been going to Xuanzheng Hall every day these days and stays there for a long time. Mother, does Daddy only like my second sister and no longer like me?"
Shen Nian'an's heart choked. Although there were some things she didn't want to say for fear of hurting her daughter's feelings, the harem was a place where people were eaten without leaving any bones. How could she allow her daughter to remain naive and ignorant?
"Mother, why can't Nuannuan go to Xuanzheng Palace to find Daddy? Daddy must come here to find Nuannuan. How long do we have to wait?"
"Also, why is it that Tangtang can see her father whenever she wants, without having to go through this like Nuannuan?"
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