Chapter 409: Someone owes her something
King Huai gave orders that neither the treatment of the plague nor the construction of the dam could be delayed. Everyone under him was extremely busy, and the people were unsure, but the people were no more powerful than the officials, so at times like this they had to obey orders.
Although Jinzhou was in chaos, it was not completely chaotic. King Huai felt a little relieved when he heard that the arrangements under him were in order, but he still felt a heavy stone in his heart. As long as there was no resolution to the matter, he would not feel at ease.
Thinking about Shen Zhizhuo's words again, he knew that there was some truth in what Shen Zhizhuo said, but in his heart, he was still thinking about keeping it as much as possible. He didn't want to mess it up. This was the first time he wanted to do something so well.
With this kind of thinking, my mood will naturally be more determined.
Prince Huai had made up his mind, but Concubine Shun in the palace was worried sick. When the plague broke out in Jinzhou, Concubine Shun thought that the Emperor would call Prince Huai back, but Xuanyuan Ling did not. Concubine Shun was not very courageous, so she did not dare to go to Xuanyuan Ling to make trouble even though she was worried to death.
Xuanyuan Ling did have the intention to comfort her. After all, he was the one who gave the order to keep the person. Concubine Shun was also worried about Prince Huai, so he asked someone to send some rewards to her to reassure her, saying that Prince Huai would be fine as he had so many people protecting him.
This is also the truth. If any of the subordinates is in danger, even if he himself is infected with the plague and loses his life, it is better than if something really happens to King Huai and this matter falls on him.
After all, if he was gone, at least his family wouldn't be implicated. If something really happened to King Huai under their noses, then those who weren't hurt would not be able to bear the brunt of the consequences.
Although King Huai was in a dangerous place, he was generally safe.
Concubine Shun was not comforted by this. No matter how she said a few words, there was no way to comfort her. She was afraid. She had never seen a plague, but she had heard of people dying in droves. It was also the first time that Prince Huai was out on a mission. She kept thinking that Prince Huai was still young. As a mother, she felt that the child was not going to succeed and that he was still young. How could she not worry? No matter how the nanny around her tried to persuade her, it was useless.
I was so worried for a few days that I fell ill.
Someone has to report to Xuanyuan Ling that Concubine Shun is ill.
Xuanyuan Ling didn't blame Concubine Shun for worrying about Prince Huai at this moment. As he said, it was reasonable to be worried at this moment. Concubine Shun was sick, and he had to comfort her.
So Xuanyuan Ling rarely went to see Concubine Shun.
When Xuanyuan Ling arrived, the servants in Concubine Shun's palace were kneeling on the ground. Seeing that Concubine Shun was lying on the bed with a bad look on her face, she wanted to get out of bed and kneel down to him when she saw Xuanyuan Ling coming. Xuanyuan Ling didn't ask her to do that at this time, so he helped her up and said, "Prince Huai has submitted a memorial to me, saying that the situation in Jinzhou is under control and nothing will happen. Don't worry, in case you can't hold on when he comes back."
Concubine Shun couldn't stand it when she heard this, but since Xuanyuan Ling said so, she didn't dare to refute. She said she didn't dare to say it, but she didn't respond either, and was hesitant.
Xuanyuan Ling actually didn't mind what Concubine Shun said at this time, but he didn't have the patience to coax her with such an attitude. He said a few more words to comfort her, but seeing that she was still like this, he couldn't help but left.
He had never felt comfortable with Concubine Shun's temper from the beginning, but for the sake of Prince Huai, he endured it.
When Concubine Shun saw Xuanyuan Ling leave, she didn't feel any better. As long as Prince Huai was in Jinzhou, she would not feel better. "How could the emperor be so cruel?"
The maid beside her was so angry that she said, "My lady, you can't say that."
As she spoke, she looked around and winked at the maids who were serving her. If this got out, it would be another problem. At this time, complaining about the emperor behind his back would only cause trouble for Prince Huai in Jinzhou. How could it be good? How dare the queen say that?
Xuanyuan Ling went to see her, and found that Concubine Shun's illness had not improved. It seemed that she would not get better unless Prince Huai came back. Originally, this matter had nothing to do with Shen Qing, but she was in charge of the affairs of the six palaces now.
Shun Fei is also a concubine. She is sick now because of the previous dynasty. The emperor also went to comfort her. She has to go to see him. Yes, the queen used to manage the trivial matters of other women in the palace. Isn't that what it means to act as the queen? So Shen Qing was really speechless at the moment. She had to comfort Xuanyuan Ling's woman.
But Concubine De also went there, and she went there just to show her respect, not to really express her heartfelt gratitude.
When Concubine De and Concubine Xian arrived, Concubine Shun also wanted to show her respect, but she was already feeling uncomfortable. Even though she knew that it was the rule for them to visit, she still felt uncomfortable. Concubine De was raising the third prince, and Concubine Xian was raising the sixth prince. Their sons were all still staying well in the palace, but her Prince Huai was now in a place full of plague.
Could Chen Qing not see what Concubine Shun was thinking? It was the rule to come here today, and she kept saying the same things, saying that Prince Huai would be fine, and that the emperor would praise Prince Huai when the matter was done, just to comfort her.
Concubine Shun was in a bad mood at the moment. She felt that Chen Qing and Concubine De came here more like a joke. She couldn't help but think about it in her mind. She said comforting words, but who knew what she was thinking in her heart?
If King Huai were gone, how much advantage would they have?
Thinking of this, I felt even more sad.
Chen Qing and De Fei did not stay long. After they went out, they took a walk together. Shun Fei's expression was not well controlled, and people could see it. Chen Qing and De Fei did not say anything. There was nothing to say. They chatted about that little thing and no one mentioned it. At this time, there was something going on in the previous court and they could not be together, so they just separated happily.
When Chen Qing didn't mention it when they returned to Zhaohua Palace, Chunhua was already feeling aggrieved for Chen Qing: "The expression of Concubine Shun was obvious, and Your Majesty was also looking at her according to the rules. She looked as if you had harmed Prince Huai, it was really..." She couldn't say the rest of the words, but she could think in her heart that it was really shameful.
This matter was ordered by the Emperor. You are worried about Prince Huai, so even if you go to the Emperor and beg him to summon Prince Huai back, it shows your love for his son. You dare not say it, but just think about it in your heart. The rules are there, you just have to go and take a look. Besides, Chen Qing has never offended Prince Huai or Concubine Shun, so it's as if someone owes her something.
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