Chapter 215 Bo Qiaohui 27
"You're so cruel, but I don't believe you can keep being so complacent. Let's wait and see!"
Guantao came in a hurry and left in a hurry, but he looked a little embarrassed when he left.
Seeing her leave, Le Chi wrinkled his nose in annoyance: "What do you mean, you came here to make a scene and then ran away, treating us as your own home?"
"She is the eldest princess. Isn't the palace her home?"
"Okay, it's getting late. It's not good to be late for paying respects on the first day as the queen." Bo Qiaohui left Le Chi to guard the palace and took A Man to the Pepper Room to visit the empress dowager.
In the Pepper Room, Dou Yifang, now the Empress Dowager, smiled kindly. Ever since her words that day improved the relationship between Dou Yifang and Liu Qi, she had become more peaceful and had a genuine fondness for Qiaohui.
"Come and sit down."
Dou Yifang beckoned the queen to sit on her right. "How have you been adapting these days?"
"To be honest, Queen Mother, this is truly exhausting. I really don't know how Queen Mother was able to help the late Emperor stabilize the country and manage the harem in such an orderly manner."
Bo Qiaohui sighed, and now she looked like a distressed little girl.
"Empress Mother wasn't always so at ease. Everything requires experience. These palace affairs may seem complicated, but they are actually interconnected and follow a long-standing calendar. If you encounter any questions, you can always ask me, a free man. Empress Mother will be happy to give you some advice."
Dou Yifang patted her hands and carefully instructed her, "I know that young couples like you are always strong-willed, but you must take care of your health. Both you and the emperor should eat three meals a day on time. It would be best if you hurry up and have a child. The emperor is a little thin after all."
"Yes, your son will follow your mother's teachings." Bo Qiaohui lowered her head obediently and did not refute. She knew that Dou Yifang said this not just out of concern.
As expected, Empress Dowager Dou took a look at her face. Although there was a hint of apology in her eyes, she still said, "Yesterday, Guantao came to me and said that you, the only queen in the palace, don't look good enough. I want to choose someone better for Qi'er."
"This is all Qiaohui's fault. She should have thought of this first, but now it's Princess Guantao who's causing trouble..."
"I know you and your wife are in love now, and you must be upset to suddenly know there's a new arrival in the palace. But, Qiaohui, Qi'er is the emperor after all," Empress Dowager Dou assured her. "Don't worry, with your mother here, no one will get ahead of you."
"Qiaohui understands the kindness of my mother and the eldest princess. Don't worry, I will also treat the new concubines well and won't let you worry anymore."
Bo Qiaohui really didn't care. It would be easy for her to have a child if she wanted one. And with her child's qualifications and the family power she had slowly cultivated, even if Liu Qi changed his mind, it would be difficult to shake her position.
It would be better to find Guantao something to do, so she could keep her ears quiet. Although it wouldn't be difficult to get her if she really wanted to, it's like killing a chicken with a sledgehammer, especially since this chicken pecks everyone equally. If you keep her, you might be able to see some good shows in the future.
After leaving the Pepper Room, Qiaohui set about having a new palace built. The location was somewhat secluded, so it wouldn't attract attention. She ordered it to be decorated according to her memory, modeled after the palace where Dou Yifang lived during the reign of the Dai Kingdom.
Although the nephew's idea in the previous life was very good, when it comes to showing filial piety to the empress dowager, it is natural that the emperor should take the initiative to bring it up to show more filial piety. It would not sound good if it got out that someone asked him to build a new house for his mother.
The first year passed quietly amid the busyness of the newly promoted royal couple. In the spring, the emperor took the initiative to propose choosing a new retirement home for Empress Dowager Dou. Without waiting for everyone to discuss a result, the emperor said that his virtuous queen had already chosen one for the empress dowager, and the empress dowager was very satisfied and couldn't wait to move in that day.
All the ministers: ...
All the ministers: I understand, just praise his wife.
As a result, various rumors about Empress Bo's ability and virtue quickly spread in Chang'an, and even Bo Xiang, who was in the Ministry of Revenue managing the national treasury, came under the attention of many officials.
Inside the Pepper Room, Liu Qi was telling this story to Aqiao as a joke: "Didn't you see? When the elders stopped him and praised him, Second Brother was very modest at first. But when he heard them praising you, he immediately became proud and stopped those old officials to tell them about your childhood."
"That's what my brothers at home say because they favor me. Your Majesty is very interested in listening to it." Bo Qiaohui took off her hairpins and gave him a coquettish look.
Liu Qi crouched in bed and said unconvincedly, "How can it be called partiality? I also feel that you have been different since you were a child."
"That's because His Majesty also favors me."
Ah Qiao's matter-of-fact demeanor made Liu Qi feel a little embarrassed. He clenched his fist and put it to his lips: "Ahem, you won't allow me to be fair and put aside personal feelings when looking at things?"
"I believe that Your Majesty will be fair and just in matters of public interest, but I also believe that in matters of personal interest, Your Majesty will favor me, won't you?"
"The Queen has spoken, so naturally I'll do whatever you say." Liu Qi embraced her, holding her hair in his hand, and smiled happily: "Come to think of it, you reminded me. Third brother hasn't come back yet, but my eldest and fourth brothers are both extraordinary people. It would be a pity for them to stay idle at home all day. Why not let them come and help me?"
"Your Majesty, do you want them both to enter the palace? Come on, my eldest brother, Lu Zhi, is even less sociable than that grandson of the Jin prince, and has nothing but martial prowess. My fourth brother is frivolous and can't stand being restrained. If he were to enter the court, I'm afraid Mother would blame me for letting my own brothers lead Your Majesty astray."
"What are you talking about? They're your brothers, and I'm your husband. You're making us three act like ignorant children who can't live without adults." Liu Qi immediately rebelled. "Big brother's personality is perfect for the position of Commander of the Guards. He's a skilled warrior and loyal, and he'd never betray me. I can trust him with my safety."
"As for Fourth Brother, he's not weak in martial arts either. He's more agile and careful than the eldest brother, observant of every detail, and possesses a chivalrous heart dedicated to upholding justice. How can you call him cynical?"
Qiao Hui pushed him unhappily and said, "Are they my brothers or your brothers? You seem closer to them than to me."
"Oh, of course I'm close to you. I haven't seen them in ages. If it weren't for you, how would I even remember them?"
Liu Qi hurriedly said, "I've also been troubled by government affairs lately. Although the court is not entirely composed of mediocre people, they often connect with each other. I always feel restricted in my actions. That's why I want to find some capable people to join me."
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