Chapter 136: Keep Yourself Protected
Three days later, King Shou went to court in a wheelchair.
He was still holding Chu Qinshu in his arms.
Emperor Yongping looked at his third son sitting in a wheelchair among the officials with a look of relief.
Such an arrangement really achieves multiple goals at one stroke.
Chu Chengyi was not convinced.
What's wrong with letting someone else hold his daughter?
"Why didn't you hold Shu'er? Didn't you hold her all the way from the East Palace to the Qinzheng Palace?"
Emperor Yongping thought this was great.
Chu Chengyi carried the carriage from the East Palace to the Qinzheng Hall.
The morning court session is held by the King of Shou.
He always holds me in his arms when I am in his study.
Hasn't this taken care of all the people who need to be taken care of?
Chu Chengyi was speechless after being rebuked by Emperor Yongping.
I can only accept this arrangement.
Chu Qinshu had obviously given up the struggle, as she had been attending court for more than a day or two.
Whether she is sitting in a dragon chair or a wheelchair, it makes no difference to her.
She can sleep or go into the space to recite books or climb trees without having to choose a place.
Yilan Palace
Yue Fei was as anxious as an ant on a hot pot.
After her father, Magistrate Sun, was escorted back to Beijing, he was imprisoned in the death row of the Dali Temple.
She knew very well what it meant to be put on death row.
"Mother, I am here to see you."
As the fourteenth prince Chu Chengsong entered the main hall of Yilan Palace, he frowned slightly.
He is nineteen years old this year and will be crowned king next year.
But if something happened to his grandfather at this critical moment, his title and fiefdom would probably be affected.
Therefore, he was somewhat resentful about Concubine Yue's inability to control the Empress.
But he only thought about these complaints in his heart and never let Yue Fei see them openly.
"Song'er, what do the Dali Temple say?"
As soon as Yue Fei saw Chu Chengsong, she couldn't wait to step forward to greet him.
"Mother, the people in the Dali Temple are totally unreasonable. I have tried many ways to see my grandfather but still failed."
When Chu Chengsong said this, his brows furrowed even deeper.
He didn't mean to lie to Concubine Yue.
He did go to the Dali Temple to take care of things, but he just didn't show up in person.
He knew very well why Magistrate Sun was convicted.
Since the Queen was able to clean up the matter, it means there is no room for maneuver.
Naturally, he also has to protect himself.
"What should we do? Mother can't even leave the palace. If you can't think of a solution, your grandfather will be in danger."
Concubine Yue has been restless these past few days and has been thinking of various ways to meet Emperor Yongping.
But just like being possessed by evil spirits, Lin Fu discovered it in advance every time.
She even suspected that Lin Fu had spies in Yilan Palace.
"Mother, what does the Queen say? Can't you please help my grandfather?"
Since Chu Chengsong left the palace and set up his own residence, he had fewer opportunities to see the Empress.
The queen had been staying at home for the past two months and he had not seen her even once.
Based on his understanding of the Queen, she would not give up the officials under her control so easily.
"The Queen has been unwell lately and has rarely seen anyone. She only goes to pay respects to the Queen every few days. Your mother has never had the chance to talk to her about your grandfather.
However, she has already made it clear that the affairs of Jingzhou have nothing to do with her."
Speaking of the Queen, Concubine Yue hummed with anger.
When I use her, we treat each other like sisters.
When something happened, he threw her away like a rotten rag.
Women are truly the most vicious.
"In this case, I'm afraid that the matter of my grandfather is..."
Although Chu Chengsong hadn't finished speaking, those who understood understood.
"Song'er, why don't you go and ask your brother, the Crown Prince, for help, or go to the Lianghuai Marquis's mansion?"
Concubine Yue was already a poor and incompetent woman, and she was not favored in the palace.
When it comes to court affairs, the areas where she can contribute are indeed very limited.
"Mother, the Jingzhou incident was originally discovered by the Crown Prince, and the files have been sent to the Dali Temple. I'm afraid he won't give his son a chance to speak.
As for the Liang Huai Marquis's Mansion, the one who is related to them by marriage is the one whose maternal grandfather holds the highest position. What do you think is the point of looking for them?"
It’s not that Chu Chengsong looked down on the Liang Huai Marquis’ Mansion, but the fact is that the Liang Huai Marquis’ Mansion had been in decline for a long time.
Each generation of his own sons was weaker than the previous one, and the family could only rely on their married daughters to maintain their dignity.
Even if they wanted to help, they couldn't.
"Then...what should we do?"
Any daughter can understand Concubine Yue's desire to save Magistrate Sun.
But the Jingzhou corruption case was no small one.
Concubine Yue had no idea what was involved.
Even Prince Chu Chengsong knew very little about it.
"Mother, with our abilities, we cannot save Grandfather."
Chu Chengsong thought this in his heart and did not give Yue Fei any hope.
"You have to be saved even if you can't. If something happens to your grandfather, you and I will really become rootless duckweeds with no one to help us."
Concubine Yue was exhausted and did not want to admit the fact that she had been managing the palace for half her life but was still powerless when faced with difficulties.
But apart from sticking to her beliefs, she seemed to have no better idea.
When the Empress Dowager was alive, she tried to please Concubine Xian, and as a result, her father climbed up the career ladder from a county magistrate to a prefect.
When the queen was in favor, she took her son and father to seek refuge with the queen.
Considering that the Queen's two biological children are still young, her son might have a chance.
However, she predicted the beginning but not the end.
She had not expected that something would happen in Jingzhou and that the Queen would risk her life to save herself.
"Mother..."
Chu Chengsong wanted to persuade her further, but he also knew Concubine Xiaoyue's temper.
The more she persuades, the more stubborn she becomes. It's better to just let her be.
Anyway, no matter what she thinks, it will not involve him as her son.
"Song'er, go back home. Don't leave until your grandfather's matter is settled."
Yue Fei's expression was extremely calm at this moment, and no one could tell what she was thinking.
Narcissus was anxious watching from the side, but did not dare to interrupt.
In fact, she felt that if Chu Chengsong was willing to ask Emperor Yongping for help, there should still be hope for Prefect Sun's case.
But the mother and son seemed to have forgotten about Emperor Yongping, and no one brought it up.
"How about...I go and ask my father for help."
There was a hint of tentativeness in Chu Chengsong's tone, but his face showed only determination.
Narcissus heaved a sigh of relief when she heard this.
I think Chu Chengsong still has a conscience.
If it weren't for Magistrate Sun constantly sending money to the palace all these years, how could Concubine Yue and her son have lived such a comfortable life in the palace?
In Narcissus's opinion, Magistrate Sun was corrupt for the sake of Concubine Yue and Chu Chengsong.
If he gets into trouble, it is her/they should save him.
"No, you must not go to your father's place."
Concubine Yue was already afraid that the matter of Prefect Sun would implicate Chu Chengsong, so why would she let him go and ask Emperor Yongping for help?
Going to find Chu Chengyi or going to the Dali Temple to negotiate are both reasonable and human behaviors.
It would be confusing to come before Emperor Yongping for help.
"My queen..."
"You're too talkative."
Narcissus wanted to persuade Concubine Yue to agree to Chu Chengsong's proposal, but was interrupted by Concubine Yue.
Chu Chengsong said no more.
He did not leave until Concubine Yue urged him to leave the palace again.
......
The days are short in winter, and Chu Qinshu stayed in Yu's study until it was getting dark, and then she was sent back to the East Palace.
In the middle of the night, when she was sleeping soundly, she was woken up by the little gourd.
"Master, something happened in Fenghua Palace."
Chu Qinshu: "......"
I fell asleep.
Fenghua Palace is now inhabited by a fake queen dressed as Long Wei.
What could happen?
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