Chapter 37
The matter of selecting a foster mother for the seventh prince was put on the agenda after the ceremony.
Emperor Chongzhao has been having a headache these days researching the family backgrounds of the concubines in the harem.
It was already evening. When Eunuch Yu came in to add more lights, he whispered, "Your Majesty, the Imperial Hospital has found something."
Emperor Chongzhao paused.
"you say."
It has been many days since the drug overdose incident that killed Xiao Qi. He originally thought that nothing would be found out, but he didn't expect to get news today.
Eunuch Yu whispered a few words into Emperor Chongzhao's ear.
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Crackling.
The candlelight flickered slightly, making a sound.
Qu Dubian was lying in the Purple Palace doing the math problems that Zhang Chansi had given him, while Ye Xiaoyuan and Wen Xiaochun were reading and practicing calligraphy beside him.
The math problem was simple, but he didn't use the pen properly, holding his chin with one hand and writing with the other. His handwriting with his right hand was obviously very ugly, but he still taught Ye Banban how to use the pen.
Ye Xiaoyuan and Wen Xiaochun didn't think it was abnormal. Whatever their prince did was right.
Qu Watanabe: "Xiaochun, if Master Fang assigns me homework again in the future, you will help me do it, okay?"
Wen Xiaochun: "Okay. But His Highness said before that practicing calligraphy more often is good for you."
"I'm so tired. If you write more, I'll feel more relaxed."
Wen Xiaochun thought the same and said, "I will listen to your Highness."
Ye Xiaoyuan: "Your Highness seems to like Deputy Director Zhang's math problems more?"
Qu Watanabe yawned: "I guess so." If it weren't for the fact that doing more questions could improve his favorability, he would not have done these time-wasting elementary school questions.
After the ceremony, he would ask Xiaochun to go to the Astronomy Department every three days to deliver his completed questions and get some new questions. Every time, he would receive a reminder from Zhang Chansi that [Favorability +1].
Now, the deputy chief's total favorability has been raised to 13 points by him.
If this is the case, he only needs to submit his homework 47 more times, in half a year, to get the maximum favorability. This is the most ideal situation, but it is not that simple even if you use your toes to think about it. The later you go, the harder it is to increase favorability.
For example, Xiaochun is fifty now.
Fifty points is probably a hurdle.
Qu Duanbian yawned again, "Your Majesty hasn't come yet."
Eunuch Bao came in and reported, "Your Highness, His Majesty will not stay in the Purple Palace today."
Qu Watanabe: "Where are you going?"
Bao Gonggong said: "Your Majesty went to Xiuxiang Palace and should be resting there."
oh……
Qu Watanabe blinked.
I almost forgot about this. Yes, for an emperor, it is not the case that he would always take care of his children. Going to the harem is the norm.
Xiuxiang Palace, he remembered it was where Concubine Lan lived, the mother of his sixth brother.
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After Concubine Lan finished bathing and burning incense, she welcomed the arrival of Emperor Chongzhao.
After a gentle greeting, Emperor Chong Zhao hummed casually, "Come in. It's so cold outside with so little on."
Concubine Lan: “…”
She smiled again, turned and walked into the hall, lit incense, poured tea, and placed two small plates of snacks.
"Your Majesty hasn't come to the harem for a long time because of the Seventh Prince's matter. I miss you very much." With her soft and boneless fingers pinching Emperor Chongzhao's arm, Concubine Lan said softly, "Your Majesty must be tired. I remember your hard work and have learned a new massage technique. Would you like to try it?"
"Well, come on."
Emperor Chongzhao picked up the tea and tasted it. It was iced milk tea.
He couldn't help but think of his youngest son who was alone in the Purple Palace. He only told Eunuch Bao when he came here. He wondered if the boy would make a fuss if he couldn't see him at night.
A light fragrance filled the hall. Concubine Lan's massaging fingers gradually moved to Emperor Chongzhao's shoulders. She tilted more and more, almost falling into the emperor's arms.
Emperor Chongzhao put down his milk tea and said calmly, "The Imperial Hospital's frame-up of the Seventh Prince has come to fruition. It was said that a medical apprentice named Dai did not take the Seventh Prince seriously and accidentally prescribed the wrong medicine. Now, the medical apprentice and the Imperial Physician who brought him have all been imprisoned."
Concubine Lan paused slightly.
"That's great. Catch these slaves and punish them severely, and that will help the Seventh Prince vent his anger."
"The Imperial Hospital Sikong, who was on good terms with Doctor Dai, was in charge of the hospital's affairs and financial power. The two had financial dealings."
Concubine Lan frowned: "But corruption and bribery? These people are really too bold."
Emperor Chongzhao grabbed her hand, cast a scrutinizing gaze on Concubine Lan's face, and said slowly, "The Imperial Hospital Sikong has a long history with your mother's family."
Imperial Concubine Lan was astonished, "This! I don't know. How could someone with such a character have any dealings with my mother's family?" Then her eyes turned red, and she broke away from the emperor's hand in disbelief, saying sadly, "Your Majesty... Your Majesty suspects that I was the one who did it in secret."
She staggered to her knees, "I would never dare to do that!" After choking for a while, she raised her head, tears streaming down her cheeks, "Let's take a step back. If it was really me who did it, why did we wait until the Seventh Prince was over two years old? Wouldn't it be even more difficult for a newborn to survive?"
Emperor Chongzhao lowered his eyes and looked at her for a moment, then he smiled and held out his hand, "My beloved, I was just joking with you."
Concubine Lan got angry and turned her head away without paying any attention to him.
Emperor Chongzhao spoke again, and she stretched out her hand and placed it in his palm.
Concubine Lan stood up and wiped her tears. "Your Majesty, please don't scare me with this kind of thing in the future. I am already satisfied with you and Xiaoliu, and I will never do anything that would harm others. I will also remind my father to be careful when interacting with others in the future."
"You're thoughtful."
Concubine Lan gently leaned on the emperor's shoulder, "Your Majesty, will you stay tonight?"
"Is my father here?" The bedroom door opened slightly and the Sixth Prince came in from outside.
Seeing the emperor's eyes light up, but he was still a little afraid that his father would test him on his homework, so he moved closer step by step.
The charming atmosphere disappeared, and Concubine Lan sat up straight. "Why are you here if you're not sleeping?"
The Sixth Prince stood in front of Emperor Chongzhao, stretched out his hand to tug at his clothes, and said eagerly: "Father, please stay. Mother really misses you. I miss you too."
As long as you don't test him on his homework.
Emperor Chongzhao's eyes softened a little and he touched his head.
Concubine Lan was both touched and satisfied. Oh my God, her son finally came to his senses and realized that he should help her keep his father.
He glanced at the iced milk tea on the table. He had only been with Xiao Qi during this period of time, and had not asked about the other princes. It was indeed his negligence.
It's better to stay.
He didn't agree immediately, and the Sixth Prince misunderstood that he was leaving.
Suddenly I became anxious.
It's over. Now that his father is gone, his mother will definitely be angry. If she is angry, he will have to stay up late to memorize books and write. He doesn't want this to happen!
The Sixth Prince slapped his head and came up with an idea.
"Father, please stay! You stay, and I'll whistle for you when you go to the toilet!" He puffed out his chest, a little proud, "Seventh brother can do it, and I can do better!"
I practiced privately for a long time.
“…”
“…”
The hand of Emperor Chongzhao, which was touching the Sixth Prince's head, froze and his face turned green.
Concubine Lan felt a sense of despair as she suffocated.
Emperor Chongzhao pulled out a loving smile and gritted his teeth, "He is really filial and obedient. He is really a good son."
The Sixth Prince nodded repeatedly, saying, "That's right, that's right." Then his shoulders suddenly tightened, and he was lifted up. His father pressed him on his thigh and slapped him hard.
"I almost forgot! It was you who shouted it out in the Imperial Garden that day! How dare you mention it! How dare you mention it!!"
The Sixth Prince was stunned.
A burning pain came from my buttocks.
His tears burst out instantly.
“Uwaa ...
"It's obvious that Seventh Brother didn't get beaten!!"
Emperor Chongzhao laughed angrily.
How can it be the same?
Xiao Qi is so fragile that he is afraid of making him sick if he hits him. If he does, won't he be the one who can't sleep at night?
Since there are strong ones available, there is no need for him to beat the fragile young one, as that would only bring trouble to himself.
The Sixth Prince's cries spread throughout the Xiuxiang Palace.
Not long after, Emperor Chongzhao, half angry, left here and returned to the Zichen Palace.
Concubine Lan was angry and annoyed, but she had to calm her stupid son down. After a long time of trouble, Xiuxiang Palace finally returned to peace.
She sat in front of the dressing mirror in her bedroom and removed her rouge.
As he unloaded his clothes, his expression darkened.
Fortunately, she was prepared and reacted quickly today, without revealing any obvious flaws. Originally, it was just a whim, and she went with the flow, thinking that if a prince died, her child would have one less stumbling block, but she didn't expect that the Seventh Prince, that little bastard, would rise so quickly.
Her impulsive frame-up almost became a trap that pushed her down from her high position.
This matter of the Imperial Hospital must not be blamed on her. His Majesty had suspected that someone secretly plotted the death of Concubine Yun, but he could not find out anything, so he believed the words of the Astronomical Bureau.
If her plan to get rid of the Seventh Prince through the Imperial Hospital were to be exposed, His Majesty would inevitably link Concubine Yun's death to her.
It's really not a good deal to take the blame for something you didn't do.
Concubine Lan was combing her hair, and her figure was vaguely reflected in the bronze mirror.
She must not fall from her high position, otherwise, while the Fifth Prince is trying to please his son, her son will be trampled under the feet of others in the future.
"Lian Zhu, come in."
Lian Zhu: "What do you want, Madam?"
"Is Consort Chu on the list of consorts that His Majesty has chosen for the Seventh Prince?"
"Yes, Madam," Lian Zhu said softly, "I have prepared some money, and the palace maids serving in the Purple Palace said that His Majesty is quite fond of Concubine Chu, and she is ranked first on the list."
Imperial Concubine Lan thought for a moment, "Ask someone to tell her that if she wants to be promoted to the position of concubine, she should capture the Seventh Prince. I don't care what means she uses. If she succeeds, someone will rescue her brother in prison. Remember, only pass on the news, and don't reveal my existence."
"Yes, I know."
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When Emperor Chongzhao returned, the lights in the Purple Palace were still on.
Ye Xiaoyuan was sorting out the math problems that Qu Dubian had done. When he saw him come in, he was startled and said, "Your Majesty..."
Emperor Chongzhao raised his hand and asked, "Are you asleep?"
Ye Xiaoyuan nodded, his mind turned, and he said softly: "I have been waiting for His Majesty for a long time and just went to bed."
Emperor Chongzhao: "Didn't Eunuch Bao say that I wouldn't come back?"
Ye Xiaoyuan: "I did, but Your Highness still waited for a while."
Emperor Chongzhao stopped talking, walked to the bed and lifted the curtain. The child was sleeping soundly, his face was white and rosy, and he looked much healthier than when he first came.
Having gained a little weight, Emperor Chongzhao inexplicably felt a sense of accomplishment, thinking that he was quite good at raising children.
After washing up quietly, he lay down on the bed. The child sleeping beside him rolled over into his arms, curled up slightly.
Emperor Chongzhao pulled the quilt for him.
They didn't share the same quilt. They used to share the same one, but the child kept kicking the quilt at night and even rolled it away. Emperor Chong Zhao was always woken up by the cold, and only after they shared the quilt did he calm down.
Emperor Chongzhao is now very skilled at this kind of serving work.
Looking at the way his youngest son was relying on him, he couldn't help but feel worried. He had to choose a foster mother. If she moved to the harem in the future, would the child be able to adapt to the absence of his father, the emperor?
Qu Watanabe, who was just pretending to be good to the emperor, was leisurely reading a martial arts novel e-book in his mind, reading ten thousand words and then another ten thousand words.
He couldn't help but comfort himself in his heart that there were too few forms of entertainment in ancient times, and now that there was finally something interesting, what's wrong with him watching more of it?
One more chapter, the last one.
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Watch five more minutes, the last five minutes.
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He swore that he would not stay up late.
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