Chapter 413: Impure Child 1
Zhaohua dared not say whether his offspring would be prosperous.
She only knew that she would never give birth to another child for this man in her life.
Ever since she gave birth to Chengye, Zhaohua would secretly take the "good stuff" given to her by Doctor Zhang after each night with him.
With that thing hanging there, there was no chance for Zhaohua to get pregnant.
Just as Rong Yue said,
Children should be shared with the man you love, and should not be used as a bargaining chip to seize power.
As for Zhao Hua's move, Xiao Jingheng was completely kept in the dark.
So much so that he is still dreaming.
"When Zhao'er recovers, we can have a few more children to raise around us, okay?"
Zhao Hua said nothing, but lowered her eyes and smiled shyly, but she was too lazy to even tell him a lie.
On that day, Jinghe drowned, and Xiao Jingheng was so angry that he wanted to execute all the maids who took care of the prince.
In fact, according to palace rules, if they failed to do their job well and caused their master to die, they should die with their master.
But Zhaohua was too soft-hearted. She persuaded Xiao Jingheng to give them a chance to live, saying that these maids had taken care of the crown prince since he was young, and both the princes and princesses had developed feelings for them. If they were executed suddenly now, it would hurt the children's hearts.
Later, Xiao Jingheng put an end to the matter by fining the maids' salaries for half a year as punishment.
But he heard that Zhaohua later paid the maids' salaries out of his own pocket.
Now remembering this, he said:
"Zhao'er handled the silkworm ceremony very well. She used the empress's ten-year salary to subsidize the mulberry farmers and asked them to plow the land and grow mulberry trees on their own, which increased their future income.
This action demonstrates the queen's benevolence and also makes the people have more confidence in me and the court, which is a good thing. I will not let Zhaoer pay for this money, otherwise you will have a tight life. Isn't it intentional to make me feel distressed?"
He held Zhaohua's hand and strolled in the courtyard, saying first in a positive tone and then in a negative tone:
"But the maids who took care of the heirs clearly committed serious crimes this time. I spared their lives and only fined their salaries as punishment. But Zhao'er subsidized them privately. This is a bit too soft."
Zhao Hua smiled and said, "The servants in the palace will be more or less lazy if they don't get paid for their work. The maids are responsible for taking care of the heirs. If they become lazy, won't our children be the ones who suffer in the end?
Besides, I didn't pay them out of my own pocket. When I gave them this money, I made it very clear. This money was deducted from their rewards when they retired and left the palace. It was just giving them the money they were going to receive in the future in advance, so that they wouldn't have to worry about money.
Many of these maids have families outside the palace waiting for them to support them, and some have even married and have children of their own. Xiao Lang may say that I am too kind-hearted or that I disregard the palace rules, but I am also a mother, and I do not want my children to suffer. "
"You." Xiao Jingheng knew that Zhaohua had a kind heart, so he couldn't bear to blame her too much, so he asked again:
"What about Ruchangzai? She is also involved in Jinghe's affairs. I have only confined her and have not yet dealt with her. Zhao'er, what do you think I should do with her?"
Zhaohua's mind was as clear as a mirror.
She knew early on that Xiao Jingheng was just venting his inner frustration by shouting and fighting against Ruchang.
Even if the knife was really handed to him, he probably wouldn't dare to move it.
Now it is April, and the beginning of June is the time for the Mongolian tribes to come to the capital to meet the emperor. If she is not living a good life as usual and she complains a few words in front of the Mongolian king, it will be enough to give Xiao Jingheng a headache.
Therefore, Zhao Hua just replied calmly,
"Ruchangzai is Xiao Lang's concubine. How to deal with her is up to Xiao Lang. I will not interfere."
Xiao Jingheng always likes obedient women.
When he heard what Zhao Hua said, he showed a smile in the corners of his eyes and eyebrows, and he knew that he was very satisfied with Zhao Hua's answer.
I heard him say: "I originally planned to demote Ruchangzai to a concubine, but in early June, the Mongolian tribe will enter the capital. The Mongolian king misses his daughter and asked to meet him. I don't want to offend Mongolia too much. So I plan to raise Ruchangzai's position first. But it's just a raise, and I will ignore her in the future."
Zhao Hua smiled, "Xiao Lang is wise."
Seeing Xiao Jingheng was about to ask Jiang Deshun to pass on the imperial edict, he hurriedly said, "The summer rewards from various palaces have come down, and Xiao Fuzi is just about to go to Chenggan Palace to deliver something to Concubine Ying. Why not let Xiao Fuzi pass on the imperial edict on the way, so that Eunuch Jiang doesn't have to make this trip."
As she spoke, she looked at Jiang Deshun with a gentle look, her eyes fell on his right leg, and she said with concern: "It has been rainy and humid recently. I think your leg disease has also recurred. Can I ask Yunshan to bring you some more medicine later?"
Jiang Deshun was overwhelmed by the Queen's concern. "Thank you very much, Queen, for your concern!"
Xiao Jingheng laughed heartily and said, "After all, the Queen is very attentive. I didn't realize that you have been having more and more difficulty moving around recently. I'll ask the imperial physician to take a look at you later to see if there is any way to ease the situation."
Jiang Deshun thanked the emperor for his grace, but he felt somewhat disappointed in his heart.
Later that day, Xiao Jingheng stayed in Fengluan Palace and had lunch with Zhaohua and the children.
After Chengyu and Ruoxin finished their meal, they were taken to the courtyard by the maids to play.
Xiao Jingheng looked through the window at the brother and sister who were getting along harmoniously, and suddenly said to Zhaohua:
"I originally planned to restore the throne of Crown Prince Chengyu, but Jinghe...Jinghe is the eldest princess and my legitimate daughter, and she died early. I am afraid it is inappropriate for me to propose this matter again, so I can only discuss it later."
Zhao Hua said: "Your Majesty is in his prime, why should he rush to appoint a crown prince?"
Xiao Jingheng said: "When Chengyu turned one year old, I announced to the world that he would be crowned the crown prince. If I don't mention this now, it will surely cause discussion in the future. And I have mentioned this to Chengyu, but the child is like you, and I have the same thoughts. I don't expect to be so honored."
"Mentioned it?" Zhao Hua asked curiously, "When did the emperor tell Cheng Yu about this?
Xiao Jingheng took a chopstick of fish maw and replied casually:
"On the day you left the palace to perform the Silkworm Ceremony, I went to ask Cheng Yu and Cheng Huan about their studies and mentioned this matter. Cheng Huan was there at the time, and when he heard that I was going to make Cheng Yu the Crown Prince, he agreed and was genuinely happy for Cheng Yu."
Hearing this, Zhao Hua felt as if someone had poured a handful of cold snow on her face, freezing her from the inside out, and she was speechless for a moment...
The day of the silkworm ceremony was the day when Jinghe had the accident.
That is to say...
Cheng Huan just found out that Cheng Yu was going to be made the Crown Prince.
Later, Jinghe, who wore Chengyu's clothes by mistake, drowned...
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