Chapter 91: Marriage
After being delayed for half a day, the Emperor of Great Chu stayed in Qingyun Palace to have dinner with Concubine Chen.
But during this period, Yunping, who was beside Concubine Ning, came.
"Greetings to His Majesty and the Royal Concubine. Our Queen asked me to ask if His Majesty's headache is still acting up today? Does His Majesty need your help to give him a massage?" Yun Ping asked while bowing respectfully.
The Great Chu Emperor rubbed his head and said, "Today is a very good day. Let your majesty take a rest. I will stay here to accompany Concubine Chen."
Yun Ping bowed respectfully and left.
However, Lu Xingwan, who was already standing on the ground, kept looking at Yun Ping's departing back.
[I was saying that Concubine Ning is different from before. I used to think she was a very indifferent person. Why is it that she seems to have become a different person after being named Concubine? ]
The Great Chu Emperor, who was busy picking up food at the side, also slowed down his pace and listened to Lu Xingwan's mumbling.
[Father, you just haven't seen her for a day, is it necessary for you to come to ask about her? ]
[Father is only accompanying Mother for one day, Concubine Ning is actually trying to snatch Father away? ]
[If Father had a headache, wouldn't he call you? Would you be in so much pain that you would die?]
When the Emperor of Great Chu heard what Lu Xingwan said, he just felt that she was feeling sorry for his mother. He had indeed not come to have meals with Concubine Chen for many days, and now he actually stayed at Concubine Ning's place for half of the month.
After hearing what Lu Xingwan said, Concubine Chen also felt a little embarrassed, but fortunately the Emperor of Chu couldn't hear it.
She quickly changed the subject: "Speaking of which, I have something else to tell Your Majesty."
"Today, I went to Xing Ruo's poetry meeting and saw that Xing Xue and Lin Zizhou were talking happily. Your Majesty should also grant them a marriage."
Hearing Concubine Chen Guifei say this, the Great Chu Emperor smiled heartily, clearing away the gloom brought about by today's Shupin incident: "I am sorry that you have troubled me with this matter. This is very good."
Seeing this, Concubine Chen continued, "There is one more thing. I think that Han Xishi, the son of the general, and Shen Baoyan, the eldest daughter of the Minister of Personnel, Shen, are a perfect match. They are now at the right age to get married. What do you think, Your Majesty?"
"Hahahaha..." The Great Chu Emperor laughed after hearing what Concubine Chen Gui said. He looked at Jin Xin and Jin Yu who were serving beside him and said, "Your master went out to be a matchmaker for others."
Jinyu smiled upon seeing this, and poured more tea for the Great Chu Emperor: "Your Majesty is right, our queen is really keen on being a matchmaker!"
"Since you think it's suitable, I will ask the General of Cavalry and the Minister of Personnel their opinions some other day. If they have no objection, I will issue an edict to grant you the marriage, okay?" The Emperor of Great Chu asked Concubine Chen in a soft voice, looking like he was coaxing a child.
When Concubine Chen Guifei saw that her wish had been fulfilled, she smiled and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
For a moment, the house was filled with peace.
That night, the Emperor of Great Chu naturally stayed at Concubine Chen's place.
On the other hand, Lu Xingwan, who was taken away to sleep alone, was full of resentment.
[Father and mother sleep together, why can't Wanwan sleep together? Is the bed too small? Yes, it seems that the bed is a little small, and it can't sleep three people. ]
[Forget it, forget it. Father only comes once every month, so just leave mother to him.]
The next day, after the Emperor of Great Chu went to court, Concubine Chen couldn't sleep, so she asked Jinxin to call Qionghua to the inner room and asked Jinxin to put a stool for her.
Only Concubine Chen and Qiong Hua were left in the room.
"Your Majesty was here yesterday, so I didn't have the time to talk to you." Because of Lu Xingwan, Concubine Chen Guifei had always been kind to Qiong Hua, and since she protected her so much yesterday, she liked her even more.
"You are too polite, Your Majesty." Qiong Hua was not one to say anything false. She was always straightforward. "Your Majesty's father saved me, so I will do my best to protect Your Majesty."
Seeing her like this, Concubine Chen Guifei was even more satisfied. This girl was straightforward, which was more in line with her wishes: "In this case, you can live in Qingyun Palace with peace of mind. If you have any problems, just talk to Jinxin and Jinyu. If they can't handle it, just come to me."
Qiong Hua nodded. She had no better place to go now. Concubine Chen Gui seemed to be a good person, so she might as well stay here for the time being.
After breakfast, Concubine Chen Gui took Lu Xingwan to Yanhe Palace. He had some things to say to Concubine Lan yesterday, but was delayed by the matter of Concubine Shu.
As soon as they entered Yanhe Palace, Concubine Lan came up to them and took Concubine Chen Gui's hand and asked with concern: "I heard about what happened in your palace yesterday. Are you okay?"
Concubine Chen Gui pulled Concubine Lan to sit down and said, "A female doctor has come to my palace. She is very loyal. This time, it's all thanks to her."
Concubine Lan nodded: "I'm glad you're okay."
Then he took Lu Xingwan from Jinxin's hands and started teasing her.
"Jin Yu and Chu Yan have been gone for a few days, but there has been no news from them." Although Concubine Chen has been busy these days, she is still thinking about the two children.
After hearing this, Concubine Lan stood up, went into the inner room and searched around, and soon she brought out a letter.
"This is the letter I received after returning to the palace yesterday. I heard that there was chaos in your palace, so I didn't go to look for you." He handed the letter to Concubine Chen Gui, "There's nothing special about it. It just said that the two of them have now arrived in Mao County and everything is going very smoothly."
Concubine Chen Gui just nodded, and after reading the letter, she handed it back to Concubine Lan: "These two children are still young, and it really makes me worry."
This time it was Concubine Lan's turn to comfort Concubine Chen Gui: "Speaking of which, Jin Yu is not young anymore. It's time for him to go out and gain more experience."
Seeing her like this, Concubine Chen pulled her hand and said with a smile, "Sister Lan, you have finally come to terms with it."
After saying this, Concubine Chen Gui seemed to suddenly remember something and looked at Jin Xin and Jin Yu who were following behind her: "Give Wan Wan to me, you can go out first."
Seeing her like this, Concubine Lan also ordered her maid to go out.
"Sister mentioned the matter of the Third Prince to me the other day. I have actually been thinking about Jinchen these days. He used to be that kind of person, but now he has become stable and calm. I actually have doubts in my heart."
Seeing Concubine Chen Gui speak so freely, Concubine Lan said, "Jin Yu told me that day that you suspected that there was someone behind Jin Chen?"
Concubine Chen nodded: "But this person is hiding very deeply, I can't find him."
"I also suspect that the prince was drugged a few days ago and it was related to Jinchen."
Seeing her frown, Concubine Lan had no choice but to comfort her: "There is no other way now. We can only investigate slowly."
After saying that, he pulled Concubine Chen Guifei's hand and said, "You must warn Jin Yao and tell him to be more careful in the future."
Concubine Chen Gui smiled and said, "Don't worry, sister. I have already told you everything."