Chapter 192: She was jealous after being rejected
The Queen Mother was anxious and felt that her words had been too harsh.
The Ji family has no one available right now, and this niece is relatively calm and composed in the face of difficulties.
Before leaving, the Queen Mother gave a special explanation.
"At the morning court today, the official from the Imperial Astronomical Department said that you are harmful to the heir to the throne. To avoid any taboo, the Emperor may not want to see you. You should wait for the news in the Cining Palace."
Ji Qingwu didn't feel hurt at all by the Queen Mother's words. She smiled and nodded, then respectfully saw her off.
After they left, she sat down again.
It was getting dark outside and it was almost time for dinner.
This afternoon, Ji Qingwu worked hard digging the soil and burying medicine, and his stomach started to feel hungry early on.
She could only drink a few more cups of tea to barely fill her stomach with water.
Shixi accompanied the Queen Mother and the others. There were still a few palace maids left in the palace, and Aunt Fanghua was standing near the palace gate.
Ji Qingwu just raised his head and looked in her direction, and Fanghua seemed to sense it and walked towards her.
She said softly, "I have prepared some snacks for Miss Fifth. It is getting late and I don't know when the Madam will be back. Would you like to have some?"
With such an understanding of the emperor's intentions, she is worthy of being an aunt who has been in the palace for many years and taught many ladies.
But Fanghua is the head aunt in the Empress Dowager's palace after all, so how can Ji Qingwu order her around?
She declined politely, "Don't bother me, Auntie. The Queen Mother and the others are busy with my father's affairs, and I am embarrassed to enjoy myself here and eat alone."
Fanghua turned her head to look at the palace maids around her, took something out of her arms and put it in her hand.
Ji Qingwu lowered his head in surprise and saw that this was the candy cake that Jiujiu had brought back, and it was still wrapped in the familiar paper.
this......
Aunt Fanghua is...
Fanghua's expression did not show anything unusual, and she raised her voice and said, "Fifth Miss, if you want to change clothes, please follow me."
Ji Qingwu cooperated and followed her to the bathroom in the side hall, watching Fanghua close the door.
After she stood still, she asked, "Auntie brought me here specifically, but does that person have something to tell me?"
Fanghua bowed and said, "Miss Fifth is smart. The master has instructed me to bring you a message if you come to the Cining Palace."
Ji Qingwu already had some idea: "Is it about my father?"
Fanghua said: "That's right, please rest assured, Master Ji is fine."
She was not surprised that the Emperor had placed someone around the Empress Dowager, but it turned out that this spy had been serving the Empress Dowager's trusted aunt since she started working in the Yong'an Marquis' Mansion.
Ji Qingwu's eyes flashed. Emperor Wu Su had revealed all his cards to the Empress Dowager to her. Wasn't he afraid that she would tell the Empress Dowager?
She is a girl from the Ji family.
When she first entered the palace, she realized from the emperor's words and actions that he disliked the daughter of the Ji family, and did not want her to enter the palace as a concubine, which was why he gave that oral order.
From this incident, Ji Qingwu truly felt the emperor's trust in her.
Finally, it was not just a verbal teasing, but he actually told her through actions that his secret could be shared with her.
This made her begin to feel somewhat certain that she held a great importance in the emperor's mind.
Ji Qingwu opened his palms, gently peeled off the paper of the sugar cake, raised it to his lips, and tasted it in small sips.
It is sweet and soft in the mouth, and the taste seems to be a little different than usual.
Although Ji Qingwu ate slowly, there was only a small piece of the cake and he finished it in no time.
She lowered her eyes, a slight sweetness still lingering on the tip of her tongue.
She licked her lips and for the first time felt a little jealous of Jiujiu for being able to get so many cakes.
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The Queen Mother went to Zhaoyang Palace first, and the palace servants at the door said that the Emperor had not yet returned to his bedroom.
They rushed to the Qinzheng Hall again.
The lights in the Qinzheng Hall were on. Several important court officials had come in and were discussing matters in the hall. Emperor Wu Su had no time to meet them.
Li Yuzong was serving in the hall, and Xiao Dongzi was in charge of guarding the door.
He first glanced behind them. The Queen Mother thought that Xiao Dongzi was looking at Old Lady Ji and Mrs. Qiao, so she said majestically, "I have something important to see the Emperor."
The young eunuch smiled and advised the empress dowager at the door.
"Your Highness, please go back now. The Emperor is discussing government affairs with the other lords. It will take at least another hour or two. It is getting late and the night is chilly. Your Highness, please be careful."
It would not be a good idea for the Queen Mother to stay here for too long.
The harem is not allowed to interfere in government affairs. Even if she is the empress dowager, if she appears in the hall where the previous dynasty is meeting without being summoned, the censors of the Censorate will inevitably find fault with her and give her some advice.
The Queen Mother waited for half a quarter of an hour, then lost her patience and said, "Wait until the Emperor has dealt with his affairs, and then tell him that I have been here."
Xiao Dongzi said respectfully, "I will definitely pass on your message to the Empress Dowager."
Xiao Dongzi looked at their leaving figures and shook his head slightly. If the Queen Mother had brought Miss Ji Wu with her, perhaps the Emperor would have made an exception and agreed to meet her.
Ji Qingwu didn't have to wait long before the Queen Mother and her entourage returned to the Cining Palace.
She was slightly surprised. She was sent back so quickly? What did Emperor Wu Su say?
The Queen Mother didn't say anything, so Ji Qingwu just waited quietly.
Seeing that Qiao's expression was obviously worried, she knew that things were not going well. Perhaps she didn't even get to see the emperor.
There was silence in the room for a long time before the Queen Mother said, "Mother and the First Lady will temporarily stay in the palace tonight. I will go there in person tomorrow when the Emperor leaves the court."
Old Madam Ji also had the same idea. They would not be able to rest well if they went back. If there was any news in the middle of the night, they would be able to know it earlier.
The Queen Mother felt tired after all this and said, "Fanghua, take the old lady and the others to rest first. Come to the main hall to discuss when there is any news."
When arranging accommodation, it is natural to follow the order of seniority, with the old lady first and Ji Qingwu last.
Fanghua led Ji Qingwu to a room in the most secluded corner of the palace. The two turned several corners before arriving.
"Fifth Miss, you will rest here tonight. The palace servants will bring in all the necessary things soon. Please leave the door open."
"Thank you, Aunt Fanghua."
Ji Qingwu walked to the round table with openwork Ganoderma lucidum carvings and sat down. Since the emperor had specially sent someone to tell him that Ji's father was fine, he would definitely be able to protect Ji Bolin.
There was nothing to bother her about.
At this time, the sound of a door being pushed open was heard, and Ji Qingwu's heart moved.
Looking over, I saw two maids dressed in palace maids' clothes, holding things needed for sleeping in their hands, and a eunuch behind them was carrying hot water for bathing.
Ji Qingwu said gently: "Put it away and leave. I don't need anyone to wait on me."
After the palace servants closed the door and left, a hint of loss appeared in Ji Qingwu's eyes.
But the mood quickly dissipated.
She picked up the change of clothes on the table and walked to the screen, taking off the white jade hairpin on her head as she walked. Her long hair flowed behind her, and the ends of her hair fluttered lightly.
She unbuttoned her dress and put them one by one on the wooden hanger beside her.
After she took off all her clothes except for her underwear, she suddenly felt a breeze behind her, which made her back feel cold.
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