Chapter 42: Fighting for Justice
Emperor Yongping finally held Chu Qinshu in his arms and sat on the dragon chariot.
However, on the way to Qiongxia Palace, he kept frowning.
After arriving, Concubine Jing was still copying scriptures in the small Buddhist hall.
She came out only after the old maid who served her went in to report.
When she saw the baby in Emperor Yongping's arms, a gleam of envy flashed across her eyes.
"I have seen the emperor."
The tone was indifferent and unfamiliar, as if it had nothing to do with Emperor Yongping.
"Are you okay?"
Emperor Yongping asked.
"As long as Yuan'er is fine, I am fine."
Concubine Jing's tone remained calm, but there was always a hint of hidden kindness in her eyes.
"As long as I am here, Yuan'er will be safe."
Emperor Yongping had never spoken to Concubine Jing so calmly before, and today was the first time.
“Ahhhhhh~”
[Concubine Jing blames the Emperor for not avenging the Third Emperor. The Emperor is biased. It was Concubine Xian who drugged Concubine Jing, which caused the Third Emperor to be weak in the womb. Yet the Emperor did not punish Concubine Xian.
If it weren't for Concubine Jing's father who spent a lot of money to find a miracle doctor for Uncle Sanhuang, I'm afraid Shu'er wouldn't have Uncle Sanhuang, nor would she have the golden rabbit, golden squirrel, and golden brocade carp. 】
When Chu Qinshu heard Concubine Jing's voice, she knew that she had already given up.
I really wanted to stand up for her, so I started complaining in my heart.
"Is this Yi'er's daughter? She's not even one month old yet, why is the emperor carrying her out to walk around?"
When Concubine Jing heard Chu Qinshu's childish talk, her tone couldn't help but fluctuate a little.
Looking back to the past, she entered the palace one year later than Empress Yuan. Because she had no intention of competing for favor, the two of them got along quite well.
She had witnessed with her own eyes the pain that the Empress went through when her two sons and one daughter died in infancy.
Therefore, she felt a little distressed for the Empress.
When Chu Chengyi was raised by Empress Yuan until he was three years old, she loved him sincerely and took care of him often.
As for his children, she actually wanted to be close to them.
"It is Yi'er's daughter, Princess Anping Shu'er. She likes to be close to me the most, so I bring her with me every day."
When Emperor Yongping talked about Chu Qinshu, there was always a hint of joy in his tone.
But what she just said really gave him a heart attack.
How could he punish anyone he wanted for what happened back then?
Thirty years ago, he was still the crown prince.
His mother, the Queen Mother, who was Concubine Xian's aunt, was still alive.
At that time, he could hardly protect his own wife, so how could he protect all the women in his backyard?
Doesn't he want to punish Concubine Xian?
But does he dare to punish?
However, is the bad guy that Shu'er just said Concubine Jing wanted to burn to death really Concubine Xian?
Well, can you tell me when it will be burned?
Then, he could send someone to rescue Concubine Jing.
"Shu'er, would you like to be hugged by Grandma Jingfei?"
Concubine Jing was somewhat expectant; she had been thinking about her grandson since the day Prince Shou got married.
But, year after year, she no longer dared to hope.
“Ahhh~”
[Shu'er wants Grandma Jingfei to hug her. Shu'er asks Grandma Jingfei to hug her on behalf of Uncle Sanhuang. ]
Emperor Yongping expressed that he was somewhat confused about Chu Qinshu's performance.
Why is she not at all repulsive to someone she has never met?
Could it be that her young mind was so quickly corrupted by the three purses given by the King of Shou?
"Shu'er, Grandma Jingfei is used to being simple and plain, so please don't dislike her."
When Concubine Jing took Chu Qinshu, her eyes lit up.
This little guy is really good at growing up. He is good-looking and smart.
Those big, bright eyes rolled around as if they could speak.
"Ah, ah, ah~"
[Shu'er doesn't mind. Shu'er likes the simple Concubine Jing. Shu'er dislikes the peacock-like Queen the most, and the Concubine Xian who looks like an evil mother-in-law.]
Whenever Chu Qinshu talked to Concubine Jing, she would always help her to step on the people she disliked.
"Oh, Shu'er is so good. Shu'er, don't you mind abandoning Grandma Jingfei?"
Concubine Jing listened to Chu Qinshu's moans and started chatting with her, even guessing.
"Hmm, ah~ah~ah."
[It's okay, Shu'er likes Grandma Jingfei. 】
"Oh, Shu'er likes Grandma Jingfei, then Grandma Jingfei must give Shu'er a nice meeting gift."
“Ahhh, yeah.”
[Okay, okay, Shu'er likes meeting gifts, hehe. ]
Emperor Yongping: "......"
I don’t know if he really likes Concubine Jing or just likes her meeting gift?
He actually didn't want to admit that his granddaughter loved money.
However, the facts left him no choice but to believe it.
Because Concubine Jing's gift has already been taken out.
Chu Qinshu was staring at it with shining eyes.
It was a delicate little box.
Inside was a complete set of small gold ornaments, bracelets, gold locks and necklaces, all made of solid gold.
The main theme is heroism.
Emperor Yongping recognized it immediately. This was a set of gold jewelry for children that Concubine Jing had made every year since Prince Shou got married.
Now, it's time to play nine sets.
However, every time Chu Chengyi's legitimate son was born, she would have someone send a set to him when he was one month old.
After showing them one by one to Chu Qinshu, Concubine Jing simply put them all on her.
She was so happy that she kept giggling.
Finally, Chu Qinshu was tired from playing and fell into a dream wearing gold and silver.
Emperor Yongping also stayed in the Qiongxia Palace to have lunch with Concubine Jing, which was a rare occasion.
The day when Prince Huai brought the drawings into the palace was the tenth day of the tenth month, which was the day when Prince Shou went to the palace to see Concubine Jing.
After the court session, Prince Ning was called to the study by Emperor Yongping.
When Prince Huai entered the palace, Emperor Yongping took the drawings he presented, glanced at them casually, and then put them down.
"You should go and see your mother. Winter is cold and people need warmth."
There was something intriguing about what Emperor Yongping said, but Prince Ning just listened without saying anything.
But Prince Huai didn't understand the deeper meaning of it at all.
"Your son obeys your order"
"Your son obeys your order"
After the two of them paid their respects together, they left Yu's study and went to Huixi Palace where Concubine Xian lived.
After adult princes leave the palace and set up their own households, they can no longer enter the harem at will.
If they needed to go to the palace to visit their mothers, they would need to deliver a letter in advance, and then their mothers would ask the empress or Emperor Yongping for permission.
After getting permission, they will inform the guards at the palace gate to let them in.
But today, Emperor Yongping suddenly asked them to go see Concubine Xian, and Prince Ning felt that something was unusual.
"Ze'er, Shuo'er, why are you both here today?"
Sure enough, when Concubine Xian saw them, she was also surprised.
"It was our father who asked us to come and see you. We had originally planned to send a letter to the palace in the next few days. It's cold in winter. Is mother well?"
Prince Ning was about to reply, but Prince Huai spoke first.
"Okay, mother is fine."
When Concubine Xian saw Prince Huai, she was overjoyed.
He pulled him and looked him up and down.
"Shu'er has lost weight again, but he doesn't eat well again?"
"Mother, my son is not thin. He eats all kinds of delicacies every day. How can he be thin?"
Although Prince Huai's words were meant to comfort Concubine Xian, there was still a lot of resentment in them.
"You, I've told you so many times, you have to understand your mother's painstaking efforts."
With Prince Ning present, Concubine Xian did not say anything clearly.
But Prince Ning was not stupid. He had heard such words many times and could understand some of their meaning.
"Yes, I will listen to you in everything."
Prince Huai calmed down and smiled at Concubine Xian like a child.
"Okay, everything is fine with my mother. You have seen it all, so you should leave the palace early. Do your work if you need to, and go back home if you need to."
From beginning to end, Concubine Xian never asked Prince Ning a single question.
I don't know whether she did it intentionally or unintentionally.
But there was one thing she was very clear about.
That is, she didn't want her two sons to enter the palace today.
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