Chapter 199 The Young Master is Reluctant
The meaning of preparing water is self-evident.
Lu Jingyu was stunned for a moment, then he pursed his lips and shook his head, "No need."
Gu Qingning was originally a doctor, so she didn't think much about it, but said patiently:
"Jing Yu, you must not hurt yourself. I am not feeling well right now, but there are other ways."
Although Gu Qingning did not have much experience, she had read many medical books.
Even if you haven't eaten pork, you have always seen pigs walking.
Lu Jingyu felt excited for a moment.
But looking at the lady's clear eyes.
Also, because of her big belly, she subconsciously held her waist when she stood up...
She's already working so hard, how can I make her work even harder just because of my own selfish desires?
Lu Jingyu kissed her forehead and said, "No need to prepare water. I've been very busy today and I just want to go to bed and rest early."
The issues in southern Xinjiang have been dealt with, and now things in the northern border are stirring again.
After the New Year, with Chen Ya entering the palace, other things probably happened.
Gu Qingning saw that Lu Jingyu was indeed tired, so she nodded and said, "It will be hard these days, but you will feel more relaxed when His Majesty stops writing at the end of the year."
"Um."
I don’t know if it’s a tacit understanding, but the Ninth Prince and the Sixth Prince have been keeping a very low profile recently.
Maybe they are all trying to bide their time and so are keeping their troops on hold for the time being.
Because of this, Gu Qingning, Lu Jingyu and others will have a peaceful new year.
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As the year draws to a close, the weather is getting colder.
The rewards from Concubine Rou in the palace have been delivered again, which are some very rare fruits and top-quality blood swallows.
Those things are precious to begin with, and now that it's winter, they're even rarer.
Feng had no choice but to look at the dazzling array of things with envy, all of which were sent to Songtao Pavilion.
After closing the door, she angrily said to Feng Yuaner:
"I shouldn't have let Gu Qingning into the family in the first place. She clearly doesn't even have me as her mother-in-law in her eyes. She doesn't know how to respect me at all!"
Feng Yuaner responded randomly but seemed a little absent-minded.
Gu Qingning is really happy now.
She has a noble status and is pampered and protected by the Empress in the palace, not to mention that Lu Jingyu also treats Gu Qingning very well.
How great it would have been if she had married into Songtao Pavilion as the legal wife.
But who knew that the young master didn't die at that time.
But then she thought that Shen Ruoying, who was married in exchange, must be more upset than her, and Feng Yuaner felt a little more balanced.
She suddenly thought of something and whispered:
"Mother, when Sister Ruoying got angry and beat my cousin and me, she was very skillful. It's really rare that her emotions didn't affect her children at all despite her extreme ups and downs."
When Feng heard this, she didn't think much about it.
"Her belly is so big now, the baby must be firmly seated, it won't fall out so easily. But you, it's not even three months yet, you must be careful."
Feng Yuaner nodded.
She still suspected that there was something wrong with Shen Ruoying's stomach, a big problem!
At Songtao Pavilion, Gu Qingning had someone take over all the rewards from Concubine Rou, and also stuffed the purse of Luo Shui who delivered the gifts.
"How is Concubine Rou doing these days?"
Luo Shui: "The queen is feeling better now. The master has sent Qin Xin Qi Yi to her side to protect her at all times."
Gu Qingning nodded, "What about Concubine Su?"
Luo Shui: "She is in a bad mood. She will punish a noble today or slap a concubine in the face tomorrow. In short, she is very irritable every day."
Gu Qingning: "After all, the Third Prince is so ill."
Luo Shui: "But I heard that Concubine Su cried to His Majesty about the Third Prince's illness, hoping that His Majesty would grant him amnesty and release the imprisoned Third Prince. His Majesty did not agree, but he did not refuse either."
A hint of hatred flashed in Gu Qingning's eyes.
"Noble Concubine Su doesn't want her son to live."
The third prince was imprisoned, but he posed no danger to anyone else, so he was still able to stay alive and save his life.
If he were released, both the Sixth Prince and the Ninth Prince would become very nervous.
They say you are sick and can’t have children, but who knows if it’s true or not?
What if this is a signal that His Majesty has begun to favor this son again?
After all, the Su family is too powerful, and half of the civil officials in the court are among them.
How can Your Majesty not be afraid?
Logically speaking, Concubine Su has always been a scheming person and this shouldn't happen. So what made her so completely panicked?
Or is there something else going on?
The imperial palace, Yikun Palace.
Imperial Concubine Su was only wearing a purple and gold gauze inner garment, and had taken off the expensive jewellery on her head. She was letting a palace maid comb her hair with a white jade goat horn comb.
The palace maid accidentally pulled Concubine Su's hair with a little force.
"Hiss! Are you trying to murder me?"
"Your Majesty, please forgive me! Your Majesty, please forgive me!"
Seeing Concubine Su in pain, Sun Jiufeng, who was standing next to her, immediately stepped forward and kicked away the palace maid who was kneeling on the ground begging for mercy.
"You clumsy thing, why don't you get down and accept your punishment!"
After sending everyone away, Sun Jiufeng picked up the comb.
Concubine Su suddenly nestled into his arms with a sad look in her eyes.
"Do you think that if I treat Ah Ye like this, will he hate me in the future?"
Sun Jiufeng reached out and hugged her, "Your Highness, you know that you are doing this for the future of all of us."
"Let Aduo disguise himself as the Third Prince and switch places with him when necessary. When the throne is secured, the Third Prince will naturally be allowed to sit on it."
"If it really doesn't work, let Aduo's son call the Third Prince father from now on."
"After all, they are brothers, regardless of who they are. I'm sure that the Third Prince will agree for the sake of the overall situation."
Concubine Su snuggled in Sun Jiufeng's arms, half-closed her eyes, and nodded.
"Okay, go and arrange it."
"yes."
The next evening, Sun Jiufeng, dressed in plain grey clothes and disguised himself, left the palace and walked into an alley east of Yongxing Street.
He came to a narrow door, knocked, and soon a young face appeared.
"Dad, why are you here?"
Sun Jiufeng whispered, "Something has changed. Let's go in and talk."
"good."
As night falls, the moonlight shines on the snow, looking miserable.
The room was too dark, so the man lit a candle and the flickering candlelight illuminated the other person's face clearly.
He has big eyes, three-dimensional features, and a low nose bridge. At first glance, he seems to be a very honest person. Only when he stands next to Sun Jiufeng can one see some resemblance between them.
However, if he stood together with the Third Prince, he would be about 70% similar.
Sun Jiufeng looked at his son and said with emotion: "Aduo, you have suffered a lot in these years of hiding your identity."
Sun Duo: "It's not your fault, Dad. You have no choice, and my mother is in the palace and has no choice either."
Sun Jiufeng nodded approvingly, "But all your previous sufferings were not in vain. Now the Queen is trying to get His Majesty to release the Third Prince, but the Third Prince has become a complete cripple, he is impotent, and his temper is becoming increasingly violent."
"For a prince who poses no threat, His Majesty will certainly give in and release him. Then, you can disguise yourself as him and seek the throne in his place."
A deposed prince will make everyone let down their guard, but only a prince who has not been deposed is qualified to sit on the throne.
This is a paradox.
They're just going to take advantage of that.
Sun Jiufeng: "Then the queen and I will go all out. We have already made a lot of arrangements, and we will reuse them to help you sit on the throne!"
There was a flash of madness in Sun Duo's eyes, but his face showed hesitation.
"Will His Majesty the Third Prince agree to this?"
Sun Jiufeng: "He has become a waste, what right does he have to disagree? Besides, when the matter is accomplished, this waste will be completely useless!"
Sun Duo said happily: "Dad, I know what to do!"
Sun Jiufeng patted Sun Duo's shoulder with relief, gave him some more instructions, and then turned and left.
He got on the low-key carriage and when he returned to the palace, he happened to pass by another carriage.
Su Ziyuan lifted the curtain and squinted at the carriage going away. "Why does this carriage look familiar?"
After he entered the house, he suddenly remembered.
When I was pretending to be Lu Yun and contacting Sun Jiufeng, I seemed to have seen him sitting in this carriage!
"Are there people from Sun Jiufeng on Yongxing Street?"
Su Ziyuan discovered something unusual and immediately reported the matter to Lu Jingyu.
Lu Jingyu: "Concubine Su suddenly pleaded with His Majesty to release the Third Prince, and they certainly did this for no reason. Take your men to check everyone living on Yongxing Street, and remember not to alert the enemy."
Su Ziyuan: "Yes."
The New Year is coming soon. The quieter things are at this time, the more wrong something is.
We can't be careless.
Gu Qingning also asked people to prepare the New Year's Eve banquet at the Duke's Mansion.
Fortunately, she was the one who organized it last year, so this year we can just follow the regulations and she doesn’t have to worry too much.
Chen Fenfang and Grandma Liao can handle most of the things.
The place with the most things happening is Cuiwei Pavilion.
"Two pregnant women, one giving birth and one nursing, their food and clothing expenses will increase a lot."
"Moreover, Madam Yuan also requested that all food, clothing and daily expenses be the same as those of the Second Young Master's wife. She also said that she would send double the New Year gifts to the Feng family."
Chen Fenfang couldn't help but complain, "Now the second young master's salary is not enough to support himself, and the expenses of Cuiwei Pavilion are almost catching up with the Duke's wife's courtyard and Songtao Pavilion together."
Is this normal?
Of course it's not normal.
Gu Qingning looked at the account book and said, "If all these are to be paid through the public account, my father-in-law and mother must be informed. Banxia, bring me the cloak. I'm going to the main courtyard."
The snow on the road outside was cleared away by the servants.
Even so, Banxia carefully supported Gu Qingning to prevent her from making any mistakes.
Moreover, Mo Yu was following in the dark like a mysterious dragon, making it impossible for anyone to see his figure.
But once Gu Qingning encounters any danger, he will appear at the first time to rescue her.
When Gu Qingning arrived at the main courtyard, Feng was having tea with Duke Qin.
Duke Qin: "Qing Ning, why are you here? You are in poor health now. If you have anything to say, please let the servants convey it."
Gu Qingning took out all the account books and explained the silver usage of Cuiwei Pavilion.
"The expenses in the past three months have already doubled, not to mention the New Year gifts that are about to start. The amount is really huge, and I can't make the decision, so I want to ask my father and mother for their opinions."
After she finished speaking, she looked at Duke Qin and his wife expectantly.
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