Chapter 345 Throwing the Sachet
After visiting the Empress and the Emperor, Xiao Piao left the palace.
Today is the day Qin Jinzhi returns to Beijing.
The Empress Dowager specially ordered her personal maid, Li, to escort her out of the palace.
As she came out of the Jiaofang Palace, a fat chef with a frightening scar on his face suddenly blocked her way and handed her a box of pastries.
Granny Li nodded in agreement, but before she could even ask who the visitor was, the fat chef had already vanished.
Xiao Piao asked Li Mama in confusion, and Li Mama only said that she would have a chance to ask His Majesty and the Empress herself.
Granny Li was also somewhat surprised when she saw Fatty, as he hadn't left the imperial kitchen for many years.
Xiao Piao had no choice but to give up. She left the palace, boarded a carriage, and headed to the restaurant. She had heard that Sister Jinzhi would be leading a large army into the city today, and she would surely be very impressive.
Inside the carriage, Xiao Piao opened the food box and took out a pastry from inside.
The taste is not bad.
Xiao Piao booked a private room at Yong'an Tower. As long as she opened the window, she could see the Zhenbei Army entering the city.
She looked at the newly arrived maid beside her and said, "Has my brother not arrived yet?"
The maidservant hurriedly said, "Princess, His Highness said that His Highness the Crown Prince suddenly wants to test his studies today, so he probably can't come."
Xiao Piao waved her hand dismissively. Since returning to the capital, her brother and father had been so busy that they were nowhere to be seen. Their promise to come and pick up Sister Jinzhi together was no longer valid.
Suddenly, cheers erupted from the people on the street.
Xiao Piao quickly went to the window.
Qin Jinzhi rode a tall, shiny black horse at the very front of the procession.
This was the first time people in the capital had seen Qin Jinzhi in armor.
On horseback, Qin Jinzhi gradually merged with the image of the young Qin Ziyi and the young Qin Ye.
The Qin family's legacy was embodied at this moment.
Xiao Piao pulled the little maid beside her and said, "Did you see that? That's my elder sister! If I have the chance in the future, I want to be a female general just like my elder sister!"
She gestured as she spoke.
As if sensing something, Qin Jinzhi looked up at Xiao Piao.
Xiao Piao was taken aback for a moment, then immediately smiled and waved at her.
Qin Jinzhi showed no expression and turned her head away indifferently.
Xiao Piao was not discouraged; her elder sister simply did not yet know her identity.
At that moment, something was thrown down from a private room in the restaurant next door.
Huo Qing immediately dismounted and leaped to catch the object.
He was about to call for help when he heard a delicate, slightly annoyed voice from upstairs shout, "Give it back to the princess! It wasn't for you!"
Huo Qing was taken aback. Looking down, he saw that what he was holding was a sachet.
He widened his eyes and handed the sachet in his hand to Qin Jinzhi.
This was the first time Qin Jinzhi had ever received a gift from a young woman.
She took the sachet and smiled at the young woman upstairs.
Suddenly, sachets were thrown down from the restaurants on both sides of the street.
The soldiers behind Qin Jinzhi quickly stepped forward to take the sachets from the ladies.
Wasn't it said that their young master was a jade-faced demon, someone everyone in the capital avoided?
Why is it so popular?
The surrounding soldiers were busy taking the sachets.
Huo Qing quickly led Qin Jinzhi's horse forward.
So many of them, what if they hit their little one?
Huo Chun, however, felt somewhat gratified.
Xiao Piao was very disappointed, "If I had known, I would have embroidered a sachet for my sister too!"
In the bustling restaurant, the window of one of the private rooms was only slightly ajar.
Xiao Can, who was supposed to be unable to come and see Qin Jinzhi enter the city, was with the Crown Prince in this private room watching Qin Jinzhi being welcomed by the crowd.
The Crown Prince remained expressionless. "Just a few months before you returned to the capital, Qin Jinzhi was someone everyone avoided. Now, she is so beloved by the people of the capital, and even those noble ladies who used to dislike her have changed their minds. What are your thoughts on this?"
Xiao Can said, "Jinzhi was personally raised by the Emperor's grandparents, so she is naturally extraordinary."
The Crown Prince's eyes held a hint of coldness. "Your imperial grandfather has already decreed that Qin Jinzhi will inherit the title in perpetuity, and she will be the next Prince of Zhenbei."
Xiao Can nodded, "Jinzhi is the only child in the Qin family now, so it is natural that she should inherit the family business. Now it seems that Jinzhi is indeed worthy of being Qin grandfather's granddaughter, and she is just as capable as any man!"
The prince closed the window.
"But where will the Prince of Zhenbei, who holds great military power and is loved by the people, place us in the future?"
At this moment, Xiao Can finally realized that his father was guarding against Jinzhi.
From the strange behavior of his father after he and A Piao went to the capital.
But he didn't understand why his father was wary of Jinzhi, who supported the rightful succession of the Empress!
The Crown Prince looked at Xiao Can's expression and said, "I know what you're thinking, but Can'er, you must understand that you and I are the future masters of this world, and everything your father has done is for you."
Xiao Can hesitated and said, "Father, are you afraid that Jinzhi will usurp the throne?"
The Crown Prince walked to the table. “Qin Jinzhi has always been a rebellious person. No one knows what she is thinking, but if she has any disloyal intentions, you will never be able to control her.”
Xiao Can frowned slightly, then said, "I understand."
The Crown Prince was very satisfied with Xiao Can's obedient manner.
Xiao Can sat beside the Crown Prince, a deep meaning flashing in his eyes.
My mother said that Jinzhi is now suffering from a rare poison, and there is no antidote available.
She has at most two years left to live, why is her father in such a hurry?
The cheers in the streets continued.
Who would have thought that the scene when Qin Jinzhi returned to Beijing a few months ago was completely different from what it is now?
Qin Jinzhi led the group swaggeringly to the palace gate.
Eunuch Hong waited for a long time in front of the palace gate.
Upon seeing Qin Jinzhi, he immediately stepped forward and said, "This old servant greets the princess."
Qin Jinzhi dismounted. "Eunuch Hong has become much more polite these past few days."
Eunuch Hong said with a smile, "Princess is teasing this old servant again. His Majesty has been waiting for you in the Imperial Study for a long time. Please come with me, Princess, and the generals."
Qin Jinzhi led Huo Qing and the others into the palace.
On the way, Eunuch Hong said with a smile, "Princess, you don't know, His Majesty and the Empress have been talking about you every day since you left."
Qin Jinzhi raised an eyebrow. "Grandmother misses me, but are you sure that old man isn't cursing me every day?"
Eunuch Hong blinked quickly, "How could that be? His Majesty misses the princess very much."
Qin Jinzhi smiled but didn't say anything.
Upon arriving at the Imperial Study, Qin Jinzhi led Huo Qing and Huo Chun inside.
This was the first time the emperor had seen Qin Jinzhi in her armor for battle.
She raised an eyebrow. No wonder she's his granddaughter; she's so beautiful and imposing.
After the rewards were distributed, the two Huo brothers left the palace first.
The emperor got up and went to Qin Jinzhi's side, turning left and right.
"Make me a set of this armor too. I'll definitely look more imposing in it than your old grandfather."
Qin Jinzhi pouted, "Is there anything else? If not, I'm going to see my grandmother."
The emperor glared at him, "What kind of attitude is this? I even thought I'd prepare some good things for you."
Qin Jinzhi raised an eyebrow. "What?"
The emperor scoffed, "I won't give it to you."
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