Chapter 183 Zhao Mingzhu x Black Prince (Part 2)
Su Lu obviously also felt that the other party was too ruthless.
"Your Majesty, if you ask me to leave the palace, how will I face the world in the future?"
Tears fell from her eyes like beads, which should have made me feel pity for her, but she happened to meet Gu Qingheng.
"Su Lu, you've been asking me to promote your father and brother over the years. It's time to make amends."
"Besides, I told everyone that you were going out to pray for the country..."
After hearing this, Su Lu raised her head and said, "Your Majesty...but I..."
"No buts, take the concubine out."
No matter how reluctant Su Lu was, he was dragged out of the imperial study by the guards.
Zhao Mingzhu concentrated even more on grinding the ink, pretending that he had no ears.
"Zhao Mingzhu, what are you thinking about? Your eyes are darting around like a thief."
After hearing this, Zhao Mingzhu raised her head innocently: "Your Majesty, I didn't think of anything." She had already lowered her head, so how could this man still see her eyes wandering around and finding fault all day long.
Gu Qingheng snorted coldly, raised his hand and began to draft an edict, then threw it to the chief eunuch in front of the emperor after he finished writing it.
"Tell Su Lu to keep her mouth shut after she leaves, and don't miss out on anything she needs."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
The sunlight came in from outside. Gu Qingheng picked up the memorial, but quickly put it down.
"Zhao Mingzhu."
"Here." Zhao Mingzhu agreed immediately.
"Come with me out of the palace." Gu Qingheng said as he headed outside.
Although Zhao Mingzhu felt puzzled, she had no right to refuse, so she followed him out.
This time they left the palace with light luggage. When the carriage stopped at a yard, Zhao Mingzhu got off and came to support Gu Qingheng.
"Your Majesty, where is this?"
Zhao Mingzhu looked at this strange house, which was very close to the imperial palace. When had Gu Qingheng been here?
"This is my first time here too." Gu Qingheng said lightly, as if he saw through her confusion.
Eunuch Li pushed open the door, and Zhao Mingzhu accompanied Gu Qingheng in. Inside, there were small bridges, flowing water, and winding corridors. Every plant and tree here was arranged in an extremely exquisite and grand manner.
Gu Qingheng was obviously very satisfied. He tilted his head and asked Zhao Mingzhu, "What do you think of this?"
Zhao Mingzhu nodded and praised, "Very good, Your Majesty."
"Then how about I give it to you?" Gu Qingheng curled his lips and smiled after hearing this, sat down under the corridor, and then looked at Zhao Mingzhu's reaction.
Zhao Mingzhu was stunned after hearing this, then delighted: "Really?"
Is this the severance package?
Did she also catch up with the legendary thing?
She looked so happy that she didn't notice the puzzled expression on Eunuch Li's face.
"Your Majesty, I thank you for your reward."
Zhao Mingzhu suddenly felt that her anger this morning was not in vain. Over the years, she had saved money to buy a house, just waiting to live in it when she retired.
But it is far inferior to the one Gu Qingheng gave.
"I cannot repay your majesty's great kindness in this lifetime. I only hope that I can continue to serve you in the next life!"
After taking the things, you still have to flatter them, what if the other party gives you some more?
Zhao Mingzhu laughed out loud with this thought in mind.
But she soon stopped laughing. Gu Qingheng replied, "I only believe in this life. Then you can continue to serve me."
"Very well! ...Oh no, Your Majesty?"
Zhao Mingzhu's smile froze. No, that's not what she meant.
"Your Majesty, this servant..."
"What? Are all the things you said lies?" Gu Qingheng looked at Zhao Mingzhu with a half-smile, which made her tremble.
"This is not a lie, but I...I..." She hesitated, her eyes darting around.
Gu Qingheng sneered, then said to the chief eunuch, "Return to the palace."
The chief eunuch in front of the emperor was very disappointed before leaving. He looked at Zhao Mingzhu a few times before following her.
Zhao Mingzhu didn't have the heart to care about so many things. She was so sad that she failed in her retirement.
Just as Zhao Mingzhu was about to follow, a young palace maid came up:
"Aunt, His Majesty allows you to rest for five days before entering the palace."
The little palace maid's eyes were full of envy. This imperial aunt had served the emperor closely for many years. It was said that she had been following him since he was the crown prince.
It turns out that he is favored by the emperor.
Zhao Mingzhu looked at the little palace maid's back as she ran away after she finished speaking. She sat down and watched the fish swimming below.
She didn't want to stay in the palace, but Gu Qingheng refused to let her go.
And judging from his expression, he seems to want to be treated like a slave forever.
Zhao Mingzhu leaned on the railing in confusion, especially when she thought about herself, with all her gray hair, still serving that big devil.
"Aa ...
Outside the courtyard, Eunuch Li heard the screams and asked cautiously, "Your Majesty, shall I go and call Aunt Zhao?"
What's wrong with Zhao Mingzhu? She usually looks very shrewd, but when His Majesty just casually mentioned taking a rest, she actually took it.
Gu Qingheng didn't need to look at Zhao Mingzhu's expression to know that she was venting her anger. If she hadn't been so courageous, she would have rushed to him and cursed him.
"When did I meet her?"
After hearing this, Eunuch Li hurriedly said it was twelve years ago.
Gu Qingheng raised an eyebrow after hearing this: "Twelve years have already passed."
Eunuch Li said cheerfully, "Your Majesty has been on the throne for six years."
Yes, he has been on the throne for six years. During these six years, he has worked day and night, and finally the day has come when no one can stop him from making any decision.
"Li De, return to the palace."
After hearing this, Eunuch Li turned around and pointed at the courtyard: "Your Majesty, then why don't you take Aunt Zhao back with you?"
Gu Qingheng got on the carriage and said lazily, "She will have to go back sooner or later. There's no need to rush."
Just treat these few days as a holiday for her to adapt.
After Gu Qingheng's carriage left, Zhao Mingzhu sat until nightfall, and then finally made a decision: she must leave.
Gu Qingheng had made a promise to her that she would leave the capital without asking for anything.
After thinking it through, Zhao Mingzhu took a deep breath, and suddenly there was a knock on the door outside.
Zhao Mingzhu heard it and went to check. After opening it, she looked at the person in surprise and said, "Royal Concubine?"
"Zhao Mingzhu." Su Lu put down her cloak, looked around, and said straight to the point: "I came to see you because I want to ask you something."
Zhao Mingzhu was surprised to hear this. Over the years, she and this imperial concubine had only exchanged soup.
"Your Majesty, there's no need to be so polite. If you have anything to say, just ask directly. I will tell you everything I know."
Su Lu nodded with satisfaction, and then said:
"Do you know if His Majesty has a woman he likes?"
"Why would the Imperial Concubine ask this?"
Zhao Mingzhu pretended to be surprised, then thought for a moment and said:
"I serve His Majesty every day, but I have never seen His Majesty show any favor to any woman..."
"How could there not be?"
Su Lu couldn't keep it to herself, and she also bet that the other party wouldn't dare to tell anyone:
"I have seen that His Majesty has a secret room filled with portraits of a woman, but without her face."
Zhao Mingzhu: ...
She said in a gentle voice, "Your Majesty, how could this servant know this? They are just scrolls of beauties from past dynasties. It's just that Your Majesty doesn't like to paint their facial features."
Even though she no longer works in the palace, Zhao Mingzhu's professional ethics remain. She knows that the more she talks, the more mistakes she makes.
So Su Lu didn't get any useful information from her and left with a grim look on his face.
Zhao Mingzhu also began to prepare to leave.
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