Chapter 60 The Prince Who Failed to Revolt
Zhang Xiaojia stepped into the inner hall, bowed, and said in a clear and pleasant voice: "Your Majesty, may you be well."
The emperor's heart skipped a beat. There were no ministers present, and Jia Jia was so well-behaved in paying her respects today. He was afraid that what she was going to say next would not be simple.
The emperor frowned slightly, his tone filled with helplessness: "Didn't I tell you to try not to come to the front hall? If you need anything, you can wait for me at Mother's place."
Zhang Xiaojia blinked and said, "Cousin, it's not convenient to talk here. How about we go to the secret room behind you and chat privately?"
The emperor stood up after hearing this and led Zhang Xiaojia to the inner secret room. He sat on a chair and looked at Zhang Xiaojia.
"Tell me, what's the matter?" The emperor's voice was low and powerful.
Zhang Xiaojia walked closer and pointed at the dark circles around his eyes. "Cousin, do you see these dark circles? Last night, after we got the news, everyone who knew about it couldn't sleep all night."
Upon hearing this, the emperor sighed inwardly. This damn girl could have dragged on for an entire morning.
Zhang Xiaojia continued, "It seems that the Wude Division hasn't thoroughly investigated what happened four years ago when Duke Heng's entire residence was on its way to Langya City."
"They arrived at the Qi County Post Station. It happened to be the annual fireworks festival in Qi County. They all went. Princess Anguo was not feeling well, so she went to rest in advance and drank some tranquilizing soup. She drifted off to the bedroom of Duke Hengguo and fell asleep.
After returning, the Prince of Hengguo severely reprimanded Princess Anguo on the spot, and his words were so fierce that
Although Yicheng did not witness this scene with his own eyes, the sounds of beatings coming from the prince's room were chilling.
Having said this, Zhang Xiaojia suddenly paused, his eyes fixed on the emperor, as if waiting for him to digest this information.
Upon hearing this, the emperor's face instantly turned ashen, his eyes filled with shock and disbelief. He could never have imagined that such a shocking scandal could exist in this world—between a father-in-law and a daughter-in-law...
The emperor frowned, his voice filled with anxiety and disbelief: "Duke Heng, he actually came back early?"
Zhang Xiaojia said: "I don't know"
The emperor confirmed again, his tone becoming more serious and majestic: "Are you telling the truth? Are you not missing anything or hiding anything?"
Zhang Xiaojia replied firmly: "Brother, this is all the information He Fei found out. You know, I would never hide anything from you."
Seeing that the emperor was stunned by the news, Zhang Xiaojia smiled maliciously, "You said we are a family. Since we are a family, she and He Fei can't be so shocked by this that they can't sleep!"
Zhang Xiaojia walked lightly towards the palace door, his voice a little playful: "Brother, I went to see mother. She has been thinking about me a lot lately."
The emperor's expression changed slightly, and he hurriedly shouted, "Come back here!"
Zhang Xiaojia's brows were filled with displeasure: "Why don't you let me go see my mother?"
The emperor looked solemn, his tone carrying unquestionable majesty: "You can't mention this matter to mother! This matter is of great importance. If mother gets to know about it, it may cause unnecessary disturbances." Nonsense, mother is the same as you. If she knows about it, the whole harem will know about it. If the whole harem knows about it, then the whole world will know about it.
Zhang Xiaojia blinked, seeming to understand the emperor's concerns. Then, she slowly extended a hand, palm facing up. "Since this is so important, shouldn't you give me some hush money?"
The emperor looked at Zhang Xiaojia's outstretched hand and couldn't help laughing in his heart. It was obvious that he wanted him to give some benefits to keep his mouth shut.
The emperor shook his head helplessly, a doting smile on his lips. "Okay, go to my private storehouse and pick out something you like. But after you get the things, you must go straight home and not go to my mother and say anything more. You are always so outspoken to her, aren't you?"
Zhang Xiaojia's eyes lit up when she heard that, and she responded excitedly: "Okay! I'll go right away!" After that, she turned and ran towards the emperor's private treasury, leaving the emperor alone in the palace, shaking his head helplessly, but also full of pampering and helplessness.
After slowly walking out of the secret room.
Eunuch Mai stepped forward respectfully, bowed slightly, and said, "Your Majesty, the virtuous concubine just sent a bowl of hot soup and told me to serve it to you. I wonder if I could serve it to you now?"
The emperor frowned slightly, a subtle hint of disgust flashing across his eyes. He waved his hand and said coldly, "From now on, she doesn't need to bring anything she sends to me. Let her stay in her palace and rest assured to take care of her pregnancy. If she feels any discomfort or needs anything, she can go directly to the imperial physician."
Zhang Xiaojia stepped into the Emperor's private vault, her eyes drawn to the brocade. Just as she was about to take it, Eunuch De's voice rang out, "County Lady, this year we have a total of ten pieces of brocade. Two have been sent to you, three to the Empress Dowager, and three to the Dowager Consort Chen." The implication was that what the Empress Dowager and the Dowager Consort received would eventually belong to you, and that it would be more appropriate to leave these two pieces of brocade to the Emperor. Although he didn't say this explicitly, Eunuch De's eyes hinted at it.
Zhang Xiaojia unconsciously retracted her hand. There was no way that most of the Yunjin from her mother and the queen mother had to be given to her.
She turned and walked towards the famous calligraphy and painting area, and saw Su Shi's handwriting at a glance. The vigorous and powerful brushstrokes seemed to be able to convey endless meaning through the back of the paper.
Just as she was about to reach out to take it, Eunuch De burst into tears again, "County Lady, this is the Emperor's favorite."
Zhang Xiaojia had no choice but to look for something else. She examined the calligraphy and paintings around her one by one, but every time she made a move, Eunuch De would remind her: "County Lady, this is the Emperor's favorite. You must keep it for him."
Zhang Xiaojia stared at Eunuch De and asked helplessly, "Then which one can I take?"
Seeing this, Eunuch De's eyes flashed with cunning. He quickly led Zhang Xiaojia to the jewelry and jade warehouse and the gold and silver warehouse: "My Lady, you can take whatever you want from here. These are all items that the Emperor doesn't care much about."
Zhang Xiaojia scanned the treasures crammed throughout the vault, his gaze finally settling on a set of gilded silver Ruyi hairpins. The heads of these hairpins were crafted into auspicious shapes, such as dragon and phoenix, and longevity and good fortune, conveying profound meaning. The bodies were intricately carved with lifelike floral and bird designs, breathtakingly vivid.
Upon seeing this, Eunuch De curled up a barely perceptible smile. It was great that the emperor's favorite was not taken away by this little ancestor.
Zhang Xiaojia left the emperor's private treasury contentedly, carrying this set of exquisite gilded silver Ruyi hairpins.
A eunuch came forward and saluted respectfully: "My Lord, the virtuous concubine invites you to see her."
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