Chapter 471 Peace and Prosperity in Foreign Lands (Part 6)
Everyone in the palace knew that the King of Qin had entered the palace and was staying in the Hall of Diligent Governance.
Emperor Xiao Wu himself accompanied him.
In the Empress's palace, Huangfu Ruoxi and Consort Xu were looking at last month's account books together.
"Your Majesty! His Majesty..." Consort Xu looked at the Empress.
"With guards watching, it's fine." Huangfu Ruoxi continued looking at the account book.
Consort Xu pursed her lips, still somewhat uneasy.
"Should we have Eunuch Hu send something over?" Consort Xu asked.
Huangfu Ruoxi thought about it and also felt that she should send something over.
"Someone come here! Tell Hu Zhouquan that it gets cool in the mornings and evenings."
His Majesty sometimes acts on a whim and likes to sit on the floor. He prepares plenty of thick blankets and furs to spread in the rear hall of the Hall of Diligent Governance.
In addition, drinks and food should also be prepared.
"Have the eunuchs and maids who are serving His Majesty keep their distance and not disturb him," Empress Huangfu instructed.
A palace maid immediately responded.
Consort Xu remained silent and continued to help the Empress review the account books.
"My expenses last month seem to have decreased by about 10%, probably because I spent less on charcoal."
However, in two months, the cost of ice...
"Your Highness, when are you going to visit Master Miaozhen?" Huangfu Ruoxi suddenly asked.
Miao Zhen is the former Crown Princess who faked her death...
"Let's wait a couple of days! When I visited last time, Master Miaozhen said everything was fine. She's a nun now and shouldn't have any attachment to the mortal world," Consort Xu sighed.
This aunt's personality became increasingly aloof.
Even when my grandfather passed away, he didn't say a word.
“Everyone has their own path, Master Miaozhen… should have realized it!” Empress Huangfu also sighed.
Neither of them spoke again, and they continued to look at the account books...
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In the rear hall of the Hall of Diligent Governance, Emperor Xiao Wu, just as the Empress had expected, pulled Prince Qin to sit on the floor.
On the thick blanket, the two of them each occupied one side.
In the middle was a low table with wine and dishes on it...
Emperor Xiao Wu leaned against a large cushion, his face already showing signs of intoxication.
The King of Qin, who was initially reserved, also relaxed.
However, because his complexion was originally a bit dark red, it was impossible to tell whether he was drunk or not.
"Third Brother, five years ago, I sent my sister-in-law, nephew, and niece to the south to find you."
Why did you send them back?
I thought to myself, after all these years, it's time for your family to be reunited.
Who knew you'd actually send them back?
"What? I've been supporting your family for so many years, and you still want me to continue supporting them?" Emperor Xiaowu asked jokingly.
The King of Qin chuckled and then downed the wine in his cup in one gulp.
Five years ago...
He was also very surprised when the princess and the children suddenly appeared before him.
Especially when the princess showed him the things she carried with her.
Various local delicacies and medicinal herbs.
Most importantly, there was also a bundle containing two memorial tablets.
One belonged to Emperor Xiao Jing, and the other to Consort Zheng...
"These are..." The King of Qin pointed in surprise at the two memorial tablets.
"It was His Majesty's intention! Eunuch Hu came personally to help with the cleanup," said Princess Qin.
Is there anything the King of Qin doesn't understand?
That emperor's brother was there to reunite their family!
The King of Qin was grateful and felt that after drifting at sea for so many years, he could finally settle down.
But when I saw the two children, I suddenly felt sad.
Will my two children also drift on the sea with me?
He's already in this state, why can't he give his children a better future?
So, after reuniting with his family for half a month, the King of Qin sent his queen and two children back to the capital.
Emperor Xiao Wu was even more surprised by the King of Qin's actions.
"Your Majesty! I left as a criminal back then."
If the princess and the children were to leave with me, the courtiers would inevitably have some reservations.
Therefore, I will allow the Queen and the children to return.
Firstly, it was to reassure the court officials.
Secondly, I also have my own selfish motives!
The princess and her children will only suffer if they follow me.
Perhaps I should be a little more shameless and leave everyone in the capital. At least that way they won't have to suffer the elements with me.
My son is already married; he has his own path to follow.
"That girl... Your Majesty, please take care of her. She's already twenty; it's time to find her a husband." King Qin said with a smile.
Emperor Xiao Wu nodded, picked up his wine cup, raised it to the King of Qin, and then drank it all in one gulp.
The two talked a lot, fueled by alcohol.
The King of Qin said that Emperor Xiao Wu was favored by the late emperor when he was a child, which made them, his older brothers, extremely envious.
Emperor Xiao Wu also said that when he was young, he took advantage of his age to extort a lot of things from his older brothers.
The more they talked, the louder their laughter became!
They all wondered if their lives would have been completely different if they hadn't been born into royalty...
They were both completely drunk until late at night.
Emperor Xiao Wu had already fallen into a deep sleep, leaning against the pillows.
The King of Qin was still holding a wine cup and muttering to himself.
"Mother, your son has come back to see you!"
Would you please enter the child's dream for once...?
Hu Zhouquan, who was covering the two of them with a blanket, sighed softly...
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