"I clearly said to wait for the letter from the other side, and then confirm the number based on the report, and then submit it to the emperor. But she submitted it to the emperor without saying a word! Now look what happened! A group of people worked for more than a year in vain, and the emperor reprimanded them..."
He slammed himself down into the chair.
He closed his eyes and said, "She also asked me to hand it over to Prince An! Now... Is she satisfied?!"
Only Qi Wu was sitting opposite, also silent.
He knew how important this matter was and how much His Highness had done.
"What is she doing? What does she want?" The prince didn't open his eyes and hit his forehead with his fist.
"Your Highness. In fact, this is probably what that person wanted to do. Otherwise, it wouldn't be like this..."
"That guy wants to do too much!" The prince opened his eyes and looked at the painting on the wall. "But he needs the cover of father. Over the years, I have been very careful. I have done a good job, and you are also very good."
He looked at Qi Wu tenderly, "Don't we just want to waste time like this? What else? That person even plotted against and killed his own children."
"Your Highness! Trouble comes from the mouth."
The crown prince let out a long sigh and shook his head. "Anything related to tariffs is a big deal. Fortunately, it was not handed over to King Wu! Otherwise, it would be a lot of fun... But it would be troublesome if the emperor kept him in Beijing."
Qi Wu said: "What should we do next?"
"I really... don't want to do anything. I'm so bored!"
The two of them sat in silence for a while, and Qi Wu asked: "What should we say to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?"
"Father probably already knows. There is no one better than father in the world. If he were the monarch, he would also be remembered in history."
The crown prince smiled helplessly again: "He even thought that his body was a burden to his mother. So, if she was willing to do these things, as long as she didn't go beyond the circle, he would approve. But when she went beyond the circle, I didn't dare to let my father know. I always tried to cover it up for her...
At first: I didn’t want my father to be anxious. Now: I don’t want my father to be sad! I can imagine what those people will look like when my father goes to court the day after tomorrow!"
"Your Highness, why don't you just accompany the Crown Prince to take a bath. If there are things to hand in, just ask the front study to hand them in."
"Hide away and let them laugh at you?"
"It's just a joke anyway, why bother standing there and watching! Make your position clear and test the emperor's attitude. That's fine!"
The grandson sat up straight, "You have a point. Good! I will tell my father when I get back. Don't let him think that we are as senseless as meat on the chopping board!"
…
As soon as the Crown Prince entered the gate of the East Palace, the Crown Princess asked someone to wait. He didn't want to go, but the person who came was firm in his attitude!
Entering the front study, there was no one inside or outside. The Crown Princess was sitting behind the desk. When she saw him come in, she stood up and said anxiously, "Where have you been?! Is that news true?!"
The grandson said coldly: "Really."
"How is this possible?! Why? On what basis?!" The Crown Princess was also shocked. "What did the Emperor say? You, you didn't fight for it?"
This is about taxes! It is the foundation of the country.
So many people have been busy for so long, if they let it go, wouldn't the Prince's Mansion become a joke? "Mother, didn't you expect this result?" The Crown Prince said coldly.
"What do you mean? Are you... blaming me?" The Crown Princess couldn't believe it.
"What did I say at the beginning? Why did you submit it directly? It's not finished yet, and it hasn't been stamped. Don't tell me that it was submitted by mistake!"
"The deadline given by the Emperor is coming! What if I don't submit it?" The Crown Princess felt guilty and regretful, but how could she admit it when someone accused her? "Mother!" The Crown Prince endured for a long time, and finally said, "You just copied and wrote for your father when he was not in good health. But no one gave you the right to make decisions!"
"This princess can do things and use seals, but your father has never said anything. Who are you? Is it your turn to say anything?!" The Crown Princess laughed in anger and stood proudly.
"Then what important matter did the king say, you can make the decision? You don't even need to inform him?"
"Although he didn't say it, he has a conscience. Unlike you! Who am I doing this for? Huh? Who do you say I am doing this for? Do I have a second son? You are the only one, and you come to hurt my heart like this?!"
It's the same old thing again! "Mother, what's the point of us arguing? You've done a great job! How beautiful! When father goes to court the day after tomorrow, the princes will see him and he will be even more beautiful! Perhaps, you think it's you who should go to court?!"
The Crown Princess raised her hand and slapped the Crown Prince without thinking.
The crown prince remained calm after being beaten.
The Crown Princess herself was dumbfounded.
"You, how could you say such words to hurt my heart? This matter will shake the foundation of the East Palace! Do I want this?!"
She started to cry.
Faced with such a mother, the Crown Prince was once afraid and sad.
But now, he smiled coldly: "This is not something that will not happen just because you don't want it to happen. It is a fact. And it is irreversible! That's it..." He shook his head helplessly and left.
The Crown Princess' legs went limp and she sat down on the chair.
As soon as the crown prince left the palace gate, Xue Ying was guarding at the inner gate, "Cousin, what happened?"
"Get out!" The prince roared and walked away without stopping.
Xue Ying was startled and opened her mouth...
The Crown Princess was originally slumped in the chair, but when she heard this, she stopped crying, her eyes turned cold, and she sat up straight.
The prince's bedroom.
The prince was half lying on the couch, with a fire burning in the room and a blanket over his legs.
He had obviously known the news, and his expression was calm.
"Father..." The grandson knelt beside the prince. Normally, he was either aggressive or shameless, but rarely was he so weak...
"My son is fine, you..."
"Father is fine, he's just worried about you."
"Father, let's go take a bath!? We'll leave early tomorrow morning!"
The prince thought about it and nodded: "Okay."
"Just you and your son."
"good."
"Well...why not bring Jiang Pingting with you? She has a good sister who cooks for her all day long, and the food is delicious."
"Poria cocos cake?"
"Ah?! Have you found it?"
"I found it. I only ate a little bit..." The prince gestured, "It tastes really good!"
…
Wen Yu had just returned home when Qiu'er, who was serving the concubine, came.
When Mrs. Wen heard that someone was coming from the East Palace, she smiled and quickly sent someone to call Wen Yu over.
Qiu'er said to Wen Yu, "Miss Wen, our queen said that tomorrow morning, she and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will accompany His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to the West Mountain Manor. The queen said that she will take you and Miss Yan Zhu with her!"
When Mrs. Wen heard this, she was overjoyed.
"Take the two of us with you?" Wen Yu was a little puzzled.
"Yes, the Queen said that it might be the snack made by Miss Yan Zhu, and it suits the taste of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince..."
Old Madam Wen hurriedly urged, "This is a great honor! Please ask Miss Qiu to go back with the queen, Wen Yu will definitely go!"
Wen Yu grinned. Fortunately, my cousin came. Otherwise, I would not be at ease leaving him alone for several days. "Then I'll ask Yan Zhu to prepare."
"I'll pick you and Miss Yan Zhu up tomorrow morning?"
"I need to bring some things with me, so I'd better use my own carriage!"
"That's fine. The guards will come to pick you up tomorrow. See you at the city gate!"
After Qiu'er left, Old Lady Wen was overjoyed. "Oh my god, there is such a thing in our family?! Yu'er, are you going to bring some ingredients? I remember we have some excellent ham and dried shrimps at home, which are perfect for making soup. Yu'er, come with grandma to the warehouse to take a look!"
The old lady personally pulled Wen Yu and walked back.
Wu and Wen Feng were both listening to the news, and they were running around following.
She took out the best ingredients from the storehouse and wanted Wen Yu to take them all! Until Wen Yu said, "Grandma, just bring some local specialties that are not always available in the palace. Like abalone, bird's nest and shark's fin. The ones in the palace are better than ours!"
The old lady finally reacted: "Really? I fainted too!"
When I returned to the living room, everyone must have heard the news and came.
Wen Qian's expression was unrecognizable as he sat upright.
Wen Jiao came up and said, "Big sister, can we follow?!"
Before anyone else could say anything, Wen Feng said, "That won't do. They're very strict! Oh, the East Palace didn't even send a nanny. We don't even know what the rules are!"
Wen Yu's mind suddenly changed, and she asked Wen Qian, "Father, do you have any instructions for your daughter?"
Wen Qian's heart moved, Wen Yu came to ask him!
His eyes lit up, but he was not as excited as Wen Feng: "Don't carry sharp weapons with you. Don't bring medicine. Although your grandmother has prepared the ingredients, you have to hand them over when you get there. The imperial doctors and the kitchen staff will check them. Let them use it before you use it! Do you understand?"
Wen Yu suddenly realized and said, "Father is more experienced. I will understand it immediately."
Yuan clenched his hands tightly.
"If Yanzhu has prepared the food, just serve it according to the rules. Don't take the initiative to approach the Crown Prince or His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. And be careful about the topics you talk to the Queen. Don't discuss any people or things in the royal family. Don't talk about the Crown Prince's health. Don't say anything that may cause others to be unhappy."
Wen Yu listened carefully and nodded frequently.
"Your words and actions are fine on weekdays, but you are too bold! You should pay attention to this point... However, I heard that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is kind and generous, and he will not argue with a little girl over trivial matters. You and Yan Zhu should be more natural. It is not good to be too reserved."
Wen Yu thought to herself: Wen Qian is not given for nothing. It is not in accordance with the rules for Yan Zhu and I to accompany the king.
If we behave too reservedly, just like ordinary people, then what do you want us to do, Prince?
What can't the prince eat? ! So, she nodded sincerely in agreement.
Wen Qian saw this and felt very relieved...
Yuan watched silently, and when she heard her husband's last sentence...she almost laughed.
I risked my reputation, thought hard, and finally lived the good life I dreamed of, but how come it turned out like this? Wen Huan smiled faintly, and no one knew what she was thinking.
Mrs. Wen saw that the father and daughter had finally "put aside their differences" and that the father looked like a father and the daughter looked like a daughter. She felt comforted and smiled kindly...
Wen Yu smiled sweetly and glanced at Yuan: How does it taste? Thank you all for your comments, votes and rewards.
I've been busy lately and haven't had enough time to write long paragraphs. It's a bit difficult, but I'll keep trying!
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