When the eldest princess returned to the mansion, she first took a look at her son. When she saw that he was sleeping soundly, she went back to her room.
After washing up, she leaned on the big pillow a little tiredly.
Aunt Lu came over to cut the wax lamp and glanced at her quietly.
Although her eyes were closed, the eldest princess still noticed something and asked: "Mommy, what are you looking at?"
Aunt Lu felt a chill in her heart and said quickly: "Please check if His Highness is asleep so that you can cover Him with a quilt."
The eldest princess lay down and said sleepily: "Then turn off the lights."
Upon hearing this, Grandma Lu quickly blew out the lamp, covered the eldest princess with a quilt and retreated.
After closing the door, she stood outside for a while, thinking about how different the eldest princess was with Ji Yunwei today, and for a while she couldn't find anyone to discuss with. When Qiao Chuan was there...
Hey...Qiao Chuan was kicked out of the capital by the eldest princess, and he doesn't know where he is now.
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It’s New Year’s Eve. There have been no natural disasters or man-made disasters this year, and the people’s lives have been relatively prosperous.
Moreover, the New Year is coming soon, and the New Year is the first year of Zhengxing. It is inappropriate for the emperor to call him the new emperor. He must be called the Zhengxing Emperor.
When the New Year is over, people from all over the country rush to the capital, and when Enko opens in February, there will be another prosperous scene.
Early in the morning, the auxiliary ministers went into the palace to pay their respects to Emperor Zhengxing. Yu Deshui came all the way to greet them, saying that the emperor had hosted a banquet and that no state affairs would be discussed today.
Led by Mei Chengwang, followed closely by Wang Wenbai, Ji Xiangrong, Xu Min and other veterans, Lu Yunhong was also among them. However, he was stopped by a young eunuch before he had gone far and was invited into a warm pavilion.
After a while, Yu Deshui's voice sounded outside, and the little eunuch came out in response and never came back.
Yu Deshui poured tea for Lu Yunhong and whispered: "That girl didn't see the person she wanted to see, and now she lives in Father Hua's room. People outside don't know the inside story, and they all say that I took Father Hua's position and let her
Mr. Hua has lost his favor."
"But... you and I both know that the Emperor still has feelings for Eunuch Hua."
After Yu Deshui finished speaking, he handed the tea to Lu Yunhong.
It was the finest Yunwu tea. Lu Yunhong was used to drinking it with Wang Xiu, so he felt a bit friendly when he saw it.
He smiled and said indifferently: "She's just a woman. Even if she really follows Mr. Hua, it doesn't matter. The emperor doesn't care, so don't worry about it."
Yu Deshui nodded and said, "Will Her Royal Highness the Princess enter the palace tonight?"
Lu Yunhong raised his head and glanced gently towards Yu Deshui.
Yu Deshui said: "I'm worried that if the eldest princess doesn't come, the emperor will spend this year with that person."
That person pointed to Zhou Ling, and Yu Deshui was worried that if they continued to get along like this, the emperor would gradually develop feelings for Zhou Ling, which would make it even harder to do anything to him in the future.
Lu Yunhong smiled and said, "Then you just prepare a table of good food and wine, and then just guard the door."
Yu Deshui said in surprise: "How can you do this?"
However, Lu Yunhong had already stood up and said calmly: "As much as the emperor was disappointed with Hua Zimo at the beginning, he will be very disappointed with Zhou Ling in the future. Since this matter cannot be stopped, it is better to just let it take its course."
After he finished speaking, he left.
The emperor will come to see them later, and it would not be good for him and Yu Deshui to be away for too long.
Yu Deshui didn't leave him alone, he just stood there for a while and sighed invisibly.
He was just worried that if that happened, the emperor would be even more sad.
That night, what Yu Deshui was worried about still happened.
The emperor waited in Qinzheng Palace for a whole day, but the eldest princess did not enter the palace.
The sky turned gloomy, and the lights in the entire palace suddenly brightened, looking much more festive than before. However, there was silence all around. After an unknown period of time, the little eunuch below came to report that the palace door was locked.
In this way, it is even less likely that the eldest princess will come.
Although Yu Deshui had been prepared for it, he couldn't help but feel sad for the emperor at this moment.
But just when he was about to turn around and enter the palace, snowflakes fell in large numbers. The little eunuch beside him was startled, and then said happily: "General Manager, it's snowing."
"It is said that auspicious snow heralds a good harvest. Snow on New Year's Eve is a good sign."
Yu Deshui stretched out his hand to pick it up. His hands felt cold when he touched it. It was indeed snow.
And looking at the way it was falling, I was afraid it would be heavy snow.
Yu Deshui said to the little eunuch beside him: "Inform the people in the kitchen that the meals are ready."
The little eunuch left in response, and Yu Deshui also entered the main hall, and then entered the Xinuan Pavilion.
Prince Zhao Jinghuan stood upside down on the heated Kang and muttered: "Father, I'm so bored. I want to leave the palace."
Emperor Zhengxing turned a deaf ear. He read a few more quotes and approved them before putting them down.
Zhao Jinghuan looked at him resentfully, and then sighed.
Yu Deshui came in, reached out to hug Zhao Jinghuan, and said, "How about I play with the prince?"
Zhao Jinghuan said: "Isn't it the Chinese New Year? Why don't eldest aunt and An Nian come?"
Yu Deshui's smile froze and he didn't know how to answer.
Emperor Zhengxing said: "On New Year's Eve, we have to worship our ancestors. Your eldest aunt wants your father to be the sole leader."
Zhao Jinghuan asked again: "Then will they come tomorrow?"
Emperor Zhengxing affirmed: "Yes."
After hearing this, Zhao Jinghuan became happy and plunged into Yu Deshui's arms.
He hugged Yu Deshui's neck and said, "Let's go to the east room to play chess. We won't bother my father anymore."
Yu Deshui smiled and said: "His Royal Highness is becoming more and more sensible. Well, let's go to the east room."
After saying this, he hugged the prince and retreated.
After a while, the east room was filled with laughter. Yu Deshui found a few young eunuchs to play backgammon with the prince to make him happy, and the year was over.
It's midnight, it's late at night.
Emperor Zhengxing saw a beautiful figure in a trance. He raised his head and found that it was Xu Xiujun.
She was wearing the clothes of a palace maid, with her hair tied up and her lips slightly pursed, looking gentle and beautiful.
She brought the food boxes, put them aside, and opened them one by one.
There are some freshly cooked dumplings, steaming hot, and three exquisite side dishes.
Emperor Zhengxing looked toward the door, and a figure flashed past quickly, and then Yu Deshui, who heard the movement, ran in.
He glanced at Xu Xiujun, then at Emperor Zhengxing, and said quickly: "It must be Eunuch Hua, he was here just now."
Emperor Zhengxing said to Xu Xiujun: "Take it back and eat it with Huazimo."
Xu Xiujun was still stunned, but Yu Deshui had already put it away for her, and said: "The emperor will not eat food sent from outside, even if it is cooked by Father Hua himself, please take it away quickly."
After saying that, he picked up the food box and signaled Xu Xiujun to leave quickly.
Xu Xiujun's eyes dimmed for a moment, she relaxed slightly, took the handed food box and left.
Yu Deshui escorted her out of the hall, then sighed invisibly, and then called the eunuch who came to the concierge and said: "From now on, just let Eunuch Hua come alone. Don't stop him. If it's someone else... let him go."
It is a capital offense to enter."
The little eunuch trembled with fright and kowtowed quickly, saying that he would not do it next time.
Seeing that he still understood, Yu Deshui fined him a month's salary and immediately turned back.