Chapter 695: Farewell
No problem at all.
It's okay to bypass my father-in-law and his concubines.
You said you have no experience? It's okay. I'm not leaving you alone. I just asked you to help me with some things.
Ye came to ask Shen Chuliu cautiously.
"Mother, please see, I really have no experience in this matter."
"Isn't this a good opportunity? The Queen Mother trusts you, so just learn if she asks you to. If you don't have experience, just gain experience. Don't worry, the Queen Mother won't make things difficult for you." Shen Chuliu said with a smile.
After hearing this, Ye could no longer refuse and could only agree.
After seeing Ye off, Zhemei said worriedly, "Master, your body..."
"It's okay. I can rest for ten days. I'll have a good rest after the New Year." Shen Chuliu patted her hands gently: "Zhemei, this year is Yan'er's first wedding, and Queen Mother Li passed away. I can't just take care of myself, do you understand?"
"I understand, but Master, you are not in good health, and I am worried."
"Don't worry. How can I treat myself badly? Look at Ye. I am becoming more and more satisfied with her." Shen Chuliu said with a smile.
"I also think the Crown Princess is great." Zhemei said with a smile.
"Don't be so sad. After the New Year, I can have a good rest. Isn't the emperor going to take Yan'er on a tour? I can have a good rest then." Shen Chuliu said.
"Yes." Zhemei sighed. This was all she could do.
It's really not a good idea not to attend anything this year.
Due to the death of Empress Dowager Li, the emperor could no longer enter the harem at will, and even rarely visited the empress.
I only go there for meals occasionally, but it's almost Chinese New Year, so this is normal.
Shen Chuliu has been drinking tonic medicine recently and drinking ginseng soup all day long.
But because of my weak body, I can't drink too much.
She knows her own body very well.
The Chinese New Year is coming soon, so everything has to wait until after the New Year.
This year is destined to be simple, but all the necessary rules must be followed.
After a brief breath of relief, the queen had to continue to be busy.
Because the Empress Dowager was no longer around, all the guests from her residence came to the Queen's place during the New Year holidays.
Now, let alone Shen Chuliu, even the Queen herself is always drinking ginseng soup. It's really tiring.
On the fifth day of the New Year, Shen Chuliu fainted.
After waking up, he drove everyone out and talked with Doctor Zhao for a while.
No one dared to say anything more. Shen Chuliu said that they were not allowed to mention it. They were just to say that if they felt a little unwell, they could see the imperial physician.
Doctor Zhao also said that the queen was just tired.
Finally making it through the New Year, Shen Chuliu smiled as she looked at the palace lantern given to her.
Her Yufu Palace was still filled with palace lanterns.
She was in a good mood: "I thought that after Yan'er got married, he would not do these things for me."
"How could that be? Your Highness the Crown Prince is the most filial." Zhemei said with a smile.
"Yes, I think I am very happy too." Shen Chuliu said with a smile.
"The Emperor will take His Royal Highness the Crown Prince on a tour the day after tomorrow. They will probably be back in June," said Zhemei.
"Half a year has passed. Let's have a banquet tomorrow." Shen Chuliu said with a smile, "Although it is a period of mourning, let's just treat it as asking the emperor to celebrate my birthday."
Zhemei responded with a smile.
Everyone went to make arrangements.
The next morning, Qi Yixiu was called over.
Shen Chuliu wore a red dress, had her hair in a double bun, and was adorned with red gold and agate jewelry.
The eyebrows are long and raised, and the eyes are narrow and lively.
There is a small black dot painted under the eyes.
Even though she is no longer the little girl she used to be, she still doesn't look out of place when dressed like this.
But, after all, I'm getting older.
Looking closer, I could see some fine lines at the corners of his eyes.
However, it is not ugly, and it makes her look more charming.
Qi Yixiu hadn't seen her dressed like this for a long time, and he didn't even ask why she dared to wear bright red during the mourning period.
He just held her hand and talked to her.
Nothing much, just homely stuff.
When Qi Yan came, he was also amazed.
However, it was the mourning period after all, so Shen Chuliu didn't wear it for too long, and changed into a plain purple one. It was just as exquisite and beautiful.
"It's still cold, so I asked someone to prepare a pot so we can have a hot meal. We've been very busy these days, and look, we've lost weight." Shen Chuliu said with a smile.
The emperor also laughed. Yes, it was the empress dowager who was gone, Qi Yixiu was sad, and the others did not dare to make the slightest mistake, so they naturally endured it cautiously.
How can I not be thin?
The lunch was sumptuous and the three of them were chatting and laughing happily.
In the afternoon, Qi Yan found an excuse to leave.
Qi Yixiu originally didn't want to stay overnight, but for some reason, he felt that he should stay today.
So, he stayed.
In the afternoon, Shen Chuliu leaned against him and chatted with him.
"I always feel that this harem has changed all of a sudden. I still find it unreal that Yan'er got married."
"What's untrue about this? When the child grows up, he will get married. It's you who refuses to have another child. Otherwise, when Yan'er gets married, you wouldn't be lonely. Just wait and hold your grandson in your arms in a few years." Qi Yixiu squeezed Shen Chuliu's hand.
Shen Chuliu chuckled: "Look, Your Majesty, you want to tell me what you know. Can't you keep it secret forever?"
When she was young, she used contraception for twenty years. It was fine in the past. Qi Yixiu had been paying more and more attention to her in recent years. How could he not know? It was just that they knew it tacitly and didn't mention it.
Qi Yixiu snorted.
"At that time, I didn't dare to have more children. In the harem during those years... I was afraid that I couldn't keep Yan'er, so how could I dare to have another one. Later I got used to it. I just wanted to raise him well." Shen Chuliu said.
"It's my fault." Qi Yixiu said this in a dry voice.
"The emperor is very good." Shen Chuliu smiled again.
"You are also very good. You have raised Yan'er very well. I want to thank you." Qi Yixiu sighed.
"Why bother talking about this. Yan'er is our child. The emperor chose him as the crown prince, which means he recognized me. I am the most perfect. It is impossible for everything in the world to go as planned, but I am happy as planned."
Qi Yixiu didn't say anything. The two of them just sat there leaning against each other, quietly.
That night, the emperor stayed overnight, but did not do anything. He just hugged Shen Chuliu and talked.
He said that he was taking the prince on a tour and would be back in a few months.
She is tired this year, so she should take good care of herself. Next year, the government affairs will be handed over to the prince, and he will take her to live in the palace for most of the year.
"Okay, I don't know how to ride a horse and hunt, but it would be nice to watch the emperor ride a horse and hunt next year and eat some barbecue." Shen Chuliu said with a smile.
The two of them fell asleep while chatting and laughing.
When she woke up again, Qi Yixiu didn't allow her to get up and see him off.
"Then I won't see you off. May the Emperor and the Prince have a safe journey." Shen Chuliu said with a smile.
Before leaving, Qi Yixiu turned back and said, "Just wait for me and take care of yourself."
Shen Chuliu laughed again: "Am I a child? The emperor is getting more and more annoying now."
Qi Yixiu laughed: "I care about you, but you still think I am annoying, you you."
After saying that, he came out and said, "Serve your master well."
Zhemei and others knelt down to respond and sent the emperor away.
(End of this chapter)
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