Liu Pozi took ten maids out of the house. Since the capital for opening the shop was all provided by Zhao Yunzhu, when Zhao Yunzhu wanted to return the indentures of several maids.
Mrs. Liu took the lead and knelt down to politely refuse.
Because of their sincere words, they were rewarded by their master and had such good fortune.
I will never dare to act so aggressively again.
Half a month later, the small restaurant started business and the shop was registered under the name of Aunt Hua.
Zhao Yunzhu had a good night's sleep because she had resolved the important matter in her heart.
She just realized that Qin Zongzhi didn't seem to have come to her yard to spend the night these days.
Although he could see her every day, he would either rush by before attending court or send someone to bring him some food.
"Xiao Min, His Highness seems to be quite busy these days?"
Zhao Yunzhu sat in the corridor, fiddling with the hair scattered on her chest with her fingers.
"I heard it was because His Majesty was ill."
"Huh?"
Zhao Yunzhu was stunned when she heard this. It was previously reported that the emperor had been ill twice, but when she entered the palace that time, she saw that the emperor was full of energy. How could he look like a patient?
It seemed that every time the emperor fell ill, Qin Zongzhi would be extremely busy.
"The last time the Emperor summoned me, Your Majesty seemed to be in exceptionally good health. How come there's suddenly a rumor that you're ill?"
"I heard that the emperor is really ill, and the palace doctors have been staying in the palace for several days without leaving."
Xiao Min told Zhao Yunzhu all the news she had heard.
She originally thought that Aunt Yun would not care about the whereabouts of His Highness and was a little disappointed.
Now that Aunt Yun finally asked about His Highness, I felt a little touched.
"oh?"
Zhao Yunzhu felt a little uneasy after hearing this.
If what Xiao Min said is true, could it be that the emperor is seriously ill?
Xiao Min nodded heavily, "Yes, I also heard for you that the Liu family transferred General Liu back from the border."
Zhao Yunzhu was shocked. The transfer of border generals had to be approved by the emperor, but the emperor was ill now. The Liu family made the decision on their own. Aren't they afraid of angering the public by doing so?
"The Liu family is acting this way, aren't they afraid..."
"The Liu family still relies on the Empress Liu."
When Zhao Yunzhu saw Xiao Min mention the queen consort, her expression was full of disdain and ridicule.
He said in silence, "I heard that the Queen is very kind to Your Highness, but it seems to me that you don't like her very much."
"Naturally, I don't like the queen."
There was a hint of anger in Xiao Min's tone.
Zhao Yunzhu was a little surprised. She didn't expect Xiao Min to answer so directly.
Seeing that Aunt Yun was curious, Xiao Min simply sat down and explained the whole story to her in detail.
"The successor of the Liu family is truly extraordinary."
"She entered the palace fifteen years later, and her favor never waned. After giving birth to the twelfth prince, she was named Empress Dowager. No matter how favored the concubines in the palace were, no one could ever take away the Empress Dowager's importance in the Emperor's heart."
"Even though this Empress Dowager is favored, she acts in a way that goes against the grain. She is low-key and humble, never competing for favor or making enemies. This has made the legitimate twelfth prince seem extremely transparent in the palace over the years."
"Although Empress Liu keeps a low profile in the palace, her family, the Liu family, has never been low-key over the years. All the members of the family serve in the military, whether they hold high or low positions, and half of the troops are from the Liu family."
"Actually, everyone says the Queen is kind and humble, but that's all fake."
A hint of sadness flashed across Xiao Min's eyes. "Actually, I won't hide this from Madam Yun. Back then, I was just a maid in charge of sweeping the corridors in the palace. One time, the Twelfth Prince accidentally slipped on the corridor I was cleaning and broke his knee."
"The Queen said nothing happened, but on the third day, I was taken to the Xinzheku and narrowly escaped death. If Your Highness had not happened to pass by and saw my sincere heart, and felt sympathy for me, I would have died long ago."
When Xiao Min recalled the scene in Xinzheku at that time, she couldn't help but shiver, as if someone had poured a basin of ice-cold water over her head without her noticing.
"If the Empress Dowager was truly kind, how could she have acted like that? Even if the steward in question hadn't mentioned why I had committed a crime, and had only said that I had offended a noble in the palace, I had only offended the Twelfth Prince."
From then on, Xiao Min treated the queen with respect and no longer believed the rumors outside.
Zhao Yunzhu felt a little sympathetic towards Xiao Min after hearing this. She patted Xiao Min's shoulder gently and said, "It's all over."
"Why would the Liu family act like this at this critical moment?"
Zhao Yunzhu changed the subject and continued to get information from Xiao Min.
Xiao Min shook her head, "These servants haven't heard of it, but I think there's something going on here."
That night, Zhao Yunzhu went to bed early and slept soundly.
Suddenly, the quilt on my body was lifted up and a gust of cold wind rushed in.
It made her sleepiness disappear for the most part.
She narrowed her eyes slightly, and before she could see clearly, she saw a large and cold embrace holding her in its arms.
"Yunzhu, it's me."
A faint smell of alcohol wafted from the tip of Zhao Yunzhu's nose.
There was a hint of fatigue in Qin Zongzhi's voice.
He rubbed his chin back and forth on her cheek, and the tingling sensation like needles made Zhao Yunzhu frown slightly.
"Why are you back so late? Have you had dinner yet?"
She wrapped her arms around his neck, her tone full of concern.
"I've already eaten. Please accompany me to have a good meal today, Yunzhu, okay?"
There was a hint of coquettishness in Qin Zongzhi's tone.
Seeing how abnormal he was, Zhao Yunzhu stopped asking questions and just stayed with him quietly.
When I opened my eyes again, it was already bright daylight.
The bed beside her was already empty, and Zhao Yunzhu felt a little disappointed. She stood up, lifted the curtain, and was about to call Xiao Min in to serve her.
"woke up?"
"Why are you still..."
Seeing Qin Zongzhi sitting in the outer room and having breakfast, Zhao Yunzhu raised the corners of her lips unconsciously.
Put on your shoes and go forward.
Qin Zongzhi dropped the bowl and chopsticks in his hands, walked over quickly, put his coat on her, and said with a bit of concern and blame, "It's cold in winter. You are so reckless. What if you get cold?"
He raised his hand and pinched Zhao Yunzhu's fair cheek.
The smile deepened.
"I won't be attending court today. I'll stay with you in the mansion."
Qin Zongzhi called the maid in to help her wash up, and he stood aside and waited quietly.
From time to time, Zhao Yunzhu secretly glanced at Qin Zongzhi who was sitting on the couch behind her through the bronze mirror. He was flipping through a book in his hands, but his eyes were always on her.
The two looked at each other in the bronze mirror, and his smile was doting and gentle.
Zhao Yunzhu smiled faintly in return.
After she finished dressing, he had breakfast with her.
The maid came into the room and cleared the food off the table, and Xiao Min took out a light purple cloak.
Qin Zongzhi took the cloak from Xiaomin and put it on Zhao Yunzhu himself.
Just now, I took her out of the Orchid Fragrance Garden.
"Let's walk slowly. I'll help you digest your food."
"I don't think I've ever walked around the mansion with you."
There was a hint of lightness in Qin Zongzhi's tone.
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