Chapter 171 Adopting the Fifth Prince
Fengyi Palace.
After Xiao Fuguang and Hua Ziye had their meal, they came to pay their respects to the queen.
Seeing the queen's thin appearance, Xiao Fuguang spoke with concern.
"Is the Queen feeling better these days?"
Nanny Fang on the side spoke first.
"Princess, please try to persuade our Queen. She has been eating very little these days. I see this and I am worried."
The queen forced a smile.
"Don't listen to her nonsense. I've been trying to eat more these days."
Xiao Fuguang looked at her face.
"Your Majesty, you are feeling depressed. I don't need to say any more high-sounding words. I think the people around you have advised you countless times. I want to tell you that if you are depressed, it will just play into the hands of others."
The Queen lowered her head and spoke after hearing this.
"How could this palace not know this?"
He looked at Xiao Fuguang.
"But Fu Guang, I always feel that there is no hope in this life. Although Pan'er is... after all, it is just a child in the belly. Even though I am now on good terms with Concubine Shu, Concubine Shu is just pregnant."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Fuguang looked at the queen with a serious expression.
"Empress, if you don't cheer up, who will protect Pan'er's child in the future?"
"I understand the Queen's pain of losing her beloved son, but Queen, what about the Chen family? If you fall, what will happen to the Chen family?"
The queen looked lost.
"Without the crown prince, the Chen family has long lost its backbone."
Xiao Fuguang looked into the queen's eyes.
"Empress, you are the queen, the mother of Xuanyuan. All children born in Xuanyuan's harem are your children."
"It's true that Concubine Shu's child is still in her belly, but what the palace lacks the most is a prince, right?"
After hearing this, the queen looked at Xiao Fuguang in surprise.
"Fu Guang, what do you mean..."
Xiao Fuguang continued to speak.
"Your Majesty, as the Empress, it is a blessing for any prince to be raised under your name."
A gleam flashed in the queen's eyes, as if she saw new hope.
"Then which prince do you think is the most suitable?"
After listening to this, Xiao Fuguang pondered for a moment.
"Fu Guang doesn't know much about the princes, but judging by age and seniority, the only one who can currently rival Prince Rong is probably the Fifth Prince. His mother is of a rather humble status, and usually appears to be quite noncompetitive. Why doesn't the Empress consider speaking to the Fifth Prince's mother?"
The queen pondered for a moment after hearing this.
"Fuguang, if I remember correctly, your sister, Xiao Fushu, has been granted marriage by the Emperor to the Fifth Prince."
Xiao Fuguang nodded when he heard this.
"Yes, but this does not affect your majesty's adoption of the prince. If your majesty has a more suitable candidate, I will choose the one you think is suitable."
The queen smiled and spoke after hearing this.
"Fuguang, you always have unique insights. The person you proposed must be a good one."
Princess Regent.
Xuanyuan Jing finished his official business.
"The princess hasn't returned yet?"
Alas, the prince wishes the princess was in front of him every day, Jiang Yuan said with a bow.
"In reply to Your Highness, the princess has to go pay her respects to the Queen today. I'm afraid the conversation will be a bit long."
Yes, the Queen has not been in a good condition. I am afraid Fu Guang will need some time to persuade her. Xuanyuan Jing continued to take up his official duties.
At this time, the servant outside the door came in and bowed.
"Your Highness, Aunt Xue from Concubine Hui's office requests an audience!"
"What is Nanny Xue doing here?" Xuanyuan Jing asked slowly.
"Let her in."
Nanny Xue came in and bowed respectfully.
"This old servant greets His Majesty."
Xuanyuan Jing nodded slightly.
"But what's going on with the Toffee?"
It seems that because of the princess's matter, the prince is still estranged from the queen, Nanny Xue spoke respectfully.
"Your Highness, the Concubine Dowager has been thinking about you and the princess since she was back home. Now that she has finally returned, she and Your Highness have had an unpleasant experience due to a misunderstanding. Today, the Concubine Dowager has been blaming herself, saying that she shouldn't have been so harsh in her words. She would like to invite Your Highness to join her for dinner."
After all, Concubine Hui is the elder, and considering the past friendship, he also wants to go there, so Xuanyuan Jing stood up.
"Let's go."
Peony garden.
The table was already filled with food. Concubine Hui sat beside the table with a gentle smile on her face, but a barely perceptible uneasiness could be seen in her eyes.
Seeing Xuanyuan Jing walk in, she quickly spoke with a smile, her tone filled with some kindness and apology.
"Jing'er, you're finally here. Mother specially prepared your favorite childhood dishes today. The rice dumplings with fermented lees are made by Mother herself today. Come and try it and see if it tastes the same as before."
Xuanyuan Jing sat down aside after hearing this.
"The chef in the mansion is quite good, you don't have to do it yourself."
When Concubine Hui heard this, there was disappointment in her eyes, and then she spoke with a smile.
"Jing'er, it was Mother who went too far yesterday, but Jing'er, you know that Mother also loves you. Since you value your princess so much, Mother will know her limits in the future. As for Nanyou, she also calls you cousin. Just keep an eye on the Imperial City and find her a marriage."
The elders have all bowed their heads to show their goodwill, so Xuanyuan can't keep maintaining his attitude.
"I will always remember the kindness that Concubine Hui has shown me and An Ning. Fu Guang is the best woman in the world. After spending some time with her, Concubine Hui, you will discover her good qualities."
Upon hearing this, Concubine Hui smiled and spoke.
"Mother believes in your judgment. Come, try this rice dumpling with fermented lees. If you like it, Mother will make it for you often in the future. You can also bring Fu Guang to try it with you."
Upon hearing this, Xuanyuan Jing picked up a spoon and scooped up a spoonful of wine lees dumplings, then spoke with a smile.
"As expected, Concubine Hui's cooking skills are still as good as ever."
Then he took another bite.
"I will bring Fu Guang with me to have dinner with my mother someday."
Watching him eat bite after bite, the smile on Concubine Hui's face became brighter and brighter.
"There's no need to postpone it. Mother made a lot today. I'll have someone send a bowl to Fu Guang later. I heard she hasn't come back yet. What has she been doing?"
Xuanyuan Jing spoke while eating.
"I heard that the Queen hasn't been feeling well these days, so Fu Guang went to the palace to visit her. She hasn't returned yet. I guess the Queen invited her to have dinner in the palace."
Concubine Hui nodded after hearing this.
"It seems that she is indeed a good person. She is able to be on good terms with the Queen."
Hearing Concubine Hui's praise, Xuanyuan Jing also smiled.
"Not only the Queen, but most of the noble ladies in the Imperial City are on good terms with Fu Guang."
Suddenly, Xuanyuan Jing felt a little dizzy. He put down the bowl in his hand and reached out to support his forehead.
Upon seeing this, Concubine Hui hurriedly spoke with concern.
"Jing'er, what's wrong with you?"
Xuanyuan Jing spoke doubtfully.
"I suddenly feel a little dizzy..."
Seeing this, Concubine Hui spoke hurriedly.
"Madam Fang, quickly help Jing'er into the house to rest. Someone, please ask the doctor to come over."
Nanny Fang hurried forward, and Nanyou also came out, following her and helping Xuanyuan Jing into the house.
When Concubine Hui saw this, a hint of success flashed in her eyes. You are indeed too young. Jing'er, Nanyou must be your concubine.
When Xuanyuan Jing was helped into the room, Nanny Fang and Nanyou helped him onto the bed. Nanny Xue exchanged a glance with Nanyou, then walked out of the room and locked the door from the outside.
Nan You looked at Xuanyuan Jing lying on the bed, his face flushed. He took off his coat, revealing his white arms, and spoke in a soft voice.
"cousin…………"
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