Chapter 221 You actually gave it away?
This doesn't make sense.
How can concubines leave the palace easily?
Even when attending some prestigious banquets, one must be extremely cautious.
Even Concubine Su, who was very domineering in the harem, could not leave the palace at will.
After Concubine Rou made this request, she regretted it and was annoyed at how she could become so impulsive.
How could you be so bold as to make such an unreasonable request to His Majesty!
Concubine Rou was troubled for a while.
How about bringing the subject back to the topic and pretending that you didn't say anything?
But before she could open her mouth, she heard Emperor Minghe ask slowly, "Do you really want to go see Qing Ning and the child?"
Concubine Rou nodded and added: "If it really doesn't work..."
Emperor Minghe: "Okay then."
Concubine Rou was stunned.
Emperor Minghe had already called Eunuch Shun and asked him to arrange for leaving the palace.
Until the evening, the afterglow of the setting sun shone through the carriage windows, casting a layer of gentle light on the tables and chairs in the carriage.
Concubine Rou hasn't come back to her senses yet.
She looked suspiciously at Emperor Minghe who was also dressed in low-key casual clothes beside her.
Emperor Minghe looked over with a smile in his eyes, "What's wrong?"
Concubine Rou said awkwardly, "I didn't expect that Your Majesty would agree. I am really terrified that you indulge me like this."
Emperor Minghe patted her hands and said, "Qing Ning is your adopted daughter. She and her child almost got into trouble, so she was already very frightened."
"Her life story is so miserable, and she has no trustworthy elders around her."
"You care so much about her and the child, which shows that you are kind-hearted and care about the younger generation. How can I not allow it?"
After hearing what Emperor Minghe said, Concubine Rou finally felt relieved and smiled knowingly.
Emperor Minghe looked at her with a gentle expression. In fact, he only said half of what he had just said.
He has few children and even fewer grandchildren.
In addition, Lu Jingyu was his most trusted and important minister, so when he first heard that he had become a father, he was naturally happy.
Most importantly, he also wanted to see what kind of daughter a man like Lu Jingyu would have?
If I look like Lu Jingyu and grow tall and strong...
The emperor and his concubine were in different moods.
When they arrived at the Duke's Mansion in a low-key manner, Gu Qingning was so shocked that she almost fell off the bed.
It was Lu Jingyu who stopped her. "You are still recovering, so don't move. Lie still. I will go out and see what is going on."
Gu Qingning nodded and watched him go out.
About a cup of tea later, a tall woman came in, supporting Concubine Rou, who was wearing a low-key dress and had only a simple gold hairpin adorning her hair.
Gu Qingning pretended to get off the bed, but Concubine Rou quickly stepped forward to stop her.
"Qing Ning, you shouldn't move around now. You need to rest well."
Gu Qingning didn't move, and asked curiously, "My Lady, why are you here?"
Concubine Rou: "I heard that you and your child almost got into trouble. I was very worried, so I told His Majesty about it and wanted to come and see you."
She paused and added, "His Majesty is here too."
Gu Qingning: "..."
Gu Qingning was not surprised when an assassin broke in before.
Now I heard that the emperor and his concubine had come, I was really shocked.
At this time in the reception room of Songtao Pavilion, Lu Jingyu also frowned, "Your Majesty, why are you here?"
Emperor Minghe: "It's all because Concubine Rou is too worried about Qing Ning. I can't persuade her."
Lu Jingyu was a little speechless.
It was understandable that Concubine Rou came, and Lu Jingyu was very happy.
Even though they have not recognized each other, it is great to see that his biological mother cares so much about his wife and child.
There is an indescribable warmth that echoes in my heart.
However, if His Majesty were to come, this matter would be terrifying.
Emperor Minghe was familiar with his temper and knew that continuing this topic would not be a good idea, so he decisively changed the subject.
"Where's the child? Let me see!"
Lu Jingyu couldn't refuse this request, so he turned around and told Chen Fenfang to bring the child over.
Babies at this age spend most of their time sleeping.
The young lady of the Lu family is no exception.
She didn't care about the person in front of her at all, but he was the emperor of Da Chu, the supreme ruler, and his status was extremely noble.
Sleep when it’s time to sleep, and smack your lips when it’s time to smack your lips.
It was a white and tender ball, so soft and pleasant that Emperor Ming He couldn't take his eyes off it in an instant.
He even wanted to reach out and hug her.
Lu Jingyu hurriedly asked, "Your Majesty, the child is so small and his body is very soft. Can you hold him?"
Emperor Minghe was not very close to his sons and only held Mingyue in his arms when she was a child.
But at that time, Mingyue was also two or three years old.
But the little baby in front of me is not even a month old.
Emperor Minghe reluctantly withdrew his outstretched hand.
He put one hand behind his back and asked to ease the embarrassment, "Have you named the child yet?"
Lu Jingyu: “Not yet.”
Emperor Minghe: "Then I will give her a name, Xiyao, what do you think?"
He spoke so quickly that Lu Jingyu had no time to stop him.
But seeing that Emperor Minghe couldn't help but love the child, Lu Jingyu swallowed the words of rejection in his throat.
After all, we are blood relatives.
Moreover, the name contains the character "日" in the radical, proving that the child was favored by the emperor.
Look at Qin Mingyue back then, and the third prince Qin Xuanye...
At the beginning, Emperor Minghe asked Qin Xuanye to marry Chen Ya from the General's Mansion, which showed that he valued this son very much.
Who would have thought that both of them failed to live up to the favor of Emperor Minghe.
Lu Jingyu bowed and said, "On behalf of my daughter, I would like to thank Your Majesty for giving me a name."
Concubine Rou also wanted to see the child, so Lu Jingyu asked Chen Fenfang to send the child to the bedroom in the back.
Emperor Minghe's gaze also followed, reluctant to leave.
When Concubine Rou saw the child, she couldn't let go of him.
I couldn't even help but gently stroke the child's fair little face.
She sighed, "This child is so pretty and well-behaved. When Mingyue was her age, she cried all day long. I was not feeling well at that time, so I didn't spend much time with her."
Thinking of her indifferent daughter, a trace of sadness flashed across Concubine Rou's eyes.
Gu Qingning held her hand and said, "Madam, have you ever thought that Qin Mingyue is actually not like you or Your Majesty at all? Or, is she like a relative from your mother's side?"
The truth cannot be told to Concubine Rou immediately, but Gu Qingning doesn't want to see her sad about Qin Mingyue.
So I plan to guide her slowly.
After spending a long time together, Gu Qingning discovered that although Concubine Rou had a soft personality, she was actually very clear-headed.
Concubine Rou was silent for a moment and shook her head. "I have thought about this a long time ago. She doesn't look like someone from my family."
Gu Qingning: "That's strange. By the way, there was someone else this time who was planning to secretly swap my and Jingyu's child. Luckily we discovered it in time."
The speaker has intention, and the listener takes it even more seriously!
Concubine Rou suddenly raised her head and found that Gu Qingning had lowered her eyes to look at the child, so she could not see the other person's eyes.
She didn't know whether Qingning said this intentionally or unintentionally.
As huge waves surged in her heart, Concubine Rou clenched the handkerchief in her hand.
When Gu Qingning saw her reaction out of the corner of her eye, she knew that she had heard it.
Just pretend not to look at the other person, so that you won't "discover" the other person's panic.
After about a few breaths, I was sure that Concubine Rou had calmed down.
Gu Qingning raised her head again and gently asked Concubine Rou for advice on some matters concerning raising children.
She sighed and said, "All the elders in my clan are gone, and we have had conflicts with the Guangping Marquis' Mansion, so we are not close to each other."
"Not to mention the mother-in-law in the mansion."
"Fortunately, you still care about me and the child, my lady, thank you."
Seeing the admiration in Gu Qingning's eyes, Concubine Rou, who was a soft-hearted person, felt even more sorry for Gu Qingning.
She patted Gu Qingning's hand and said, "Child, I will be your mother from now on!"
"Um."
After being hugged by Concubine Rou, Gu Qingning thought to herself that mother-in-law is also a mother.
The emperor and his concubine came in private, and even Duke Qin was not disturbed. They could not stay for long and had to return to the palace.
It was Lu Jingyu who sent the two of them out in a low-key manner.
As soon as he turned around, he saw Duke Qin who was rushing over.
Duke Qin didn't even put on his shoes properly, but he still couldn't catch up with Emperor Minghe's carriage.
He turned his head and looked at Lu Jingyu in surprise, "Jingyu, was it His Majesty who came just now?"
Lu Jingyu nodded.
Duke Qin was depressed, "Why didn't you let someone pass on the message, kid? His Majesty is coming, how can I not come to pay my respects?"
Lu Jingyu: "Don't worry, father. His Majesty is not here to see you anyway. He is accompanying Concubine Rou to see the child."
Duke Guo of Qin: "..."
Speaking of his eldest granddaughter, Duke Qin had only met Feng once before and was not too interested in her.
In fact, he doesn't care much about the next generation.
He had only met Hangzhi's illegitimate son once before.
Thinking of this, Duke Qin felt a little embarrassed. He had neglected the next generation too much.
He took the initiative to say to Lu Jingyu, "By the way, Jingyu, the child hasn't been named yet, right? After all, she is my eldest granddaughter. I will read some books these days and I must give her a beautiful name!"
Lu Jingyu looked at him dimly.
Duke Qin was immediately displeased, "Why, I can't name my eldest granddaughter?"
Lu Jingyu: "You can, but His Majesty has just given the child a name, so how about I go and refuse His Majesty tomorrow?"
Duke Guo of Qin: "..."
Even if Duke Qin had a hundred guts, he would not dare to compete with Your Majesty for the naming rights!
He waved his hand, "It is a blessing for this girl to be given a name by His Majesty. Then this matter is settled!"
"But next time something like this happens, you must tell father. The etiquette between the monarch and his subjects cannot be abolished."
Lu Jingyu nodded.
But if it happens next time, he still won't alert other people in the Duke's Mansion.
Including his father, Duke Qin.
Here, Emperor Minghe and Concubine Rou were sitting in a carriage. In the silent night, the only sound they could hear was the wheels rolling on the street.
In the darkness of night, there were many black-clad secret guards following, ready to protect at all times.
Emperor Minghe saw that Concubine Rou looked much better than before, so he took the initiative to say:
"I named the child Xiyao, do you think it sounds nice?"
Concubine Rou: "It sounds good!"
She immediately understood that this name meant His Majesty's favor.
Concubine Rou was a little bolder, and she tried to test him: "Your Majesty, I gave Xiyao the glass jade pendant that my sister left for me."
The gentle smile on Emperor Minghe's face froze in an instant.
"That was the amulet that the queen left for you before she passed away. How could you give it away?"
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