Could it be that Chu Jinglin has something to hide?
Han Xiao touched his chin and thought thoughtfully.
Chu Jinglin felt uncomfortable when Han Xiao looked at him. From his expression, he knew that Han Xiao was definitely up to no good.
"Han Xiao, what are you looking at?" Chu Jinglin said unhappily.
Han Xiao's heart choked, and he didn't dare to speak out his guess. He just laughed and said, "Nothing, nothing. By the way, Third Brother, we should go back. I think His Majesty will look for you later, so we won't delay."
As he said this, he picked up Chaochao and was about to leave with the young master.
Chu Jinglin also stood up: "Okay then, I'll let Dexi take you out of the palace."
Han Xiao nodded without delaying any further.
Eunuch Dexi came over very quickly, not only did he come alone, but he was also followed by a carriage.
According to the rules, carriages are not allowed in the harem except for the emperor and empress's sedan chairs.
This shows how much the emperor dotes on the young master.
After helping the young master onto the carriage, Han Xiao turned around and said to Chu Jinglin, "Third brother, you should pay more attention to Hu Yansui's affairs. I think they must have some purpose for coming this time."
"Well, I know. You just need to take care of Ruanruan and leave the rest to me." Chu Jinglin said solemnly.
"That's good."
The carriage left the palace smoothly and attracted many onlookers from palace maids and eunuchs on the way back. Therefore, the news that the young master was returning in a carriage also reached the ears of Empress Zhang.
Empress Zhang was so angry that she smashed several precious vases. Ruan Zhu and Han Xiao were both great. The privileges given to them by the emperor were even greater than those given to her as the queen.
The queen's chest was heaving with anger, and the palace maids who served her all knelt on the ground for fear of bringing bad luck upon the queen.
The little prince, who was still in his cradle, was frightened by the queen's brutality, and for a moment the entire palace was filled with the sound of children crying.
Empress Zhang quickly hugged the little prince in her arms and cried out, "Why are you still kneeling? Can't you see that the prince is crying? Go and call the imperial physician."
"Yes... yes, I'll go right away..." A female official stood up awkwardly and stumbled out of the palace.
After the palace maid walked away, Empress Zhang kicked another palace maid fiercely: "Waste, all of you are waste..."
When Empress Zhang felt that she had almost vented her anger, Nanny Zhang came out from behind the screen.
He walked around the debris on the ground, picked up the little prince from Empress Zhang's arms and rocked him gently, and the little prince stopped crying immediately.
I started to play with Aunt Zhang out of curiosity.
"Your Majesty, why bother getting angry with these servants? If they don't do their job well, just send them away and replace them with new ones."
Empress Zhang held her forehead and sat down, looking at Nanny Zhang with tired eyes: "Nanny, you know I'm not angry with these servants, I'm angry at His Majesty's attitude. How long has the prince been born? How many times has he come to see him? He's so nice to that bitch Su He's son..."
"Your Majesty, please be careful with your words..." Seeing that the Queen was about to say something rude, Nanny Zhang quickly covered Queen Zhang's mouth.
Empress Zhang was also shocked by what she said. The emperor already hated the Zhang family very much. If these words were to reach the emperor's ears, it would really be...
Thinking of this, Empress Zhang's expression changed and she exchanged a glance with Nanny Zhang beside her. It seemed that these palace maids staying in the palace today could not be kept.
Nanny Zhang held the little prince in one hand and made a secret gesture with the other hand. After a while, several strong maids came in and took the remaining palace maids out.
The palace maids had long known that the queen was cruel and ruthless, and they shouted for help. Unfortunately, this was the queen's bedroom, and no one could come to save them.
The queen could just accuse them of a crime and get rid of them without anyone knowing.
After the maids were taken away, the palace fell silent for a long time. Only then did Aunt Zhang say, "This is a special moment. Your Majesty must be mindful of your words and actions..."
Empress Zhang nodded sympathetically, "Mammy, I understand. What do you think we should do with Su... that bitch's son? We clearly arranged everything last time, even dragging the fourth girl's female official into the water, but we still couldn't do anything about him..."
Nanny Zhang sighed softly. She had watched Empress Zhang grow up and knew that she had never suffered any loss since she was a child, but she always fell into trouble because of Su He and his son.
Now Zhang Yuanzhong has been targeted by the emperor and dares not act rashly. The queen has been reprimanded by the emperor, and the shame has spread to the entire harem.
That bitch Li Guifei has long wanted to see her make a fool of herself. Last time when she spread rumors, that bitch Li Guifei withdrew very quickly and she didn't even receive the slightest punishment.
This made Empress Zhang very unwilling.
On the other hand, Zhang Shaoqi's family is still in a slump, his family and property are regarded as a laughing stock in the capital, and his father is impeached from time to time.
Not to mention her as a queen, she doesn't look like a queen at all.
At the beginning, Su Guijun was more powerful than her.
"Your Majesty, please don't worry. No matter how favored Ruan Zhu is, he is just a boy. You have a legitimate prince and he is the queen. Your Majesty is still in his prime. The position of crown prince is still uncertain..."
As she spoke, Nanny Zhang glanced cautiously at the tightly closed palace gate. "Also, since ancient times, emperors have always feared their princes seizing power. Now that these princes have power, it's not a good thing. What do you think?"
Empress Zhang was no fool and quickly understood what Nanny Zhang meant.
She whispered, "Mammy, do you mean that while the snipe and the clam fight, the fisherman benefits?"
Nanny Zhang smiled and nodded: "Just watch them fight without worry. Power is of no use now. Whoever has more power will only arouse your majesty's suspicion."
Empress Zhang instantly felt refreshed. Looking at the little prince in Nanny Zhang's arms, she smiled and picked him up, saying affectionately, "Nanny, what you said makes sense. We still have plenty of time. My son, you must fight for your mother's honor."
It just so happens that the Second Prince wants the support of the Zhang family now, so why not use this ready-made shield?
Anyway, everything will belong to her prince from now on.
The queen was in a good mood and laughed in the palace. Just then, a female official led the imperial physician and rushed over, sweating profusely.
What you see is Empress Zhang holding the little prince and playing with him.
Empress Zhang had forgotten about asking the lady-in-waiting to call the imperial physician, but since he was already here, she might as well just check his pulse.
As for this female official, she is in a good mood now, so let her live.
After Han Xiao brought the young master back home, the young master jumped off the carriage by himself like the always happy little swallow.
"Husband, we are finally home."
Han Xiao slowly got off the carriage and said to the eunuch driving the carriage, "Eunuch, why don't you come in and sit down? It's so hot now. How about having a cup of cold tea?"
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