Jiang Qing had long heard that the emperor had some hidden illness, which was cured by Wang Xiu a few years ago.
She didn't take it seriously at the time. After all, she had known since she was a child that her cousin and cousin were both in better health than her, so what was the big problem?
But just now, when she saw her cousin's slightly red eyes, she knew very well that it was by no means a minor illness, it should be a life-threatening condition.
No wonder, she always felt that her cousin's kindness to Wang Xiu was not only because she saved her cousin. It was also a kind of protection that followed her heart. He didn't want anyone to hurt Wang Xiu.
Originally, she thought this kind of relationship was very strange. It was obviously not a covetous relationship, but she still couldn't let it go.
But just now, she suddenly understood.
The emperor is too lonely. Others look up to him. Very few people talk to him face to face. No matter what his status is, and he is not afraid of being rude, just like Wang Xiu, she can tell the emperor what we can do for him.
There is nothing, just companionship and care.
But the people around her couldn't even imagine this. Even when the emperor occasionally came to have dinner with her, she wished he would leave quickly.
Jiang Qing felt that she was so inappropriate. She was obviously the most convenient person to take care of the emperor, but such deep words were told to her by someone from outside.
She went to the small kitchen and said to the cook: "When you have time, go to the imperial kitchen and copy down all the recipes that the emperor likes to eat, and then teach me how to cook them."
The cook beamed with joy and said happily: "The imperial concubine should have been like this a long time ago. Although a meal is not worth anything, any of us slaves can cook it. But if the imperial concubine cooks it with her own hands, the emperor will definitely eat more.
He will also be very happy."
Jiang Qing was stunned and whispered: "Really?"
The cook said: "Of course, the imperial concubine is clever, considerate and gentle, no one will dislike her."
Jiang Qing pursed her lips. Isn't that what she asked?
But she did not continue to say that she planned to keep Wang Xiu to have dinner with them. She also wanted to learn from Wang Xiu how to get along with the emperor without being embarrassed, just like they did before.
When she returned from the kitchen, Yu Deshui was heading outside.
Jiang Qing asked: "Are you going to pick up the prince?"
Yu Deshui smiled and said: "I am going to pick up Mr. Lu, and Eunuch Hua is going to pick up His Highness the Crown Prince."
Jiang Qing was stunned: "It's not that he is sick..."
After finishing his words, he remembered that the emperor said that Lu Yunhong was just pretending. He couldn't help but also became happy. He nodded and said, "Then go quickly."
When she returned to the inner palace, she found that Wang Xiu and the emperor were also playing chess.
Different from her step-by-step approach, Wang Xiu asked the emperor to give her two sons from the beginning, and then she did it casually. Anyway, the emperor couldn't beat her for a while.
When the emperor finally won, she said: "Is it so difficult to leave a way for me to survive? If I fight with you masters, I will really be dead!"
The emperor couldn't laugh or cry, so he gave in another son, and so on...
There are obviously no chess pieces to speak of, but it somehow makes people feel warm and like they are getting along with each other like a family.
Jiang Qing walked over and saw that the emperor suddenly became nervous, as if he was afraid that she would point out Wang Xiu.
Jiang Qing pursed her lips and stepped forward to give advice.
In less than a moment, Wang Xiu won.
The cheers were heard in the outer hall.
Then he turned around and hugged her, saying ecstatically: "I won, I actually won!"
"Oh my god, no one will believe it, I actually defeated the emperor!"
The emperor's mouth twitched slightly, and he absently collected the chess pieces while saying: "This doesn't count at all, Jiang Qing helped you!"
Wang Xiudao: "So what, I won anyway, so the emperor should admit defeat!"
The emperor sighed, nodded and said: "Okay, I admit defeat!"
Wang Xiu immediately cheered: "This is right. The emperor is not omnipotent. What does it matter if we lose a game of chess? Just like me, I seem to be able to get along with everyone, but when I meet someone I hate, I have no grace at all."
If not, don’t say anything to me, just endure the calm for a while. I won’t tolerate it!”
"The Emperor is not omnipotent." Jiang Qing silently wrote down these words.
Soon, Lu Yunhong arrived.
Wang Xiu sat upright and said calmly: "What are you doing here?"
Lu Yunhong said with a shy smile: "I'll take you home."
Wang Xiudao: "Do I need you to pick me up? I can't leave by myself, or is there no carriage in the palace to take me home?"
The emperor said calmly: "Yes, there are both carriages and sedan chairs."
Lu Yunhong: "..."
Jiang Qing felt that the atmosphere between them was very interesting, so she joined in: "Actually, you can stay in my palace."
The emperor glanced at Jiang Qing unexpectedly, his eyes full of disbelief, but there was also a hint of appreciation, as if he was saying, is this how to deal with Lu Yunhong?
Who knew that Lu Yunhong was not a fuel-efficient lamp, so he directly asked: "Where does the emperor live?"
Jiang Qing choked on her own saliva and quickly calmed herself down and said: "Of course I live in the Qinzheng Hall."
Lu Yunhong said: "Really? That imperial concubine is really good at neglecting people!"
Jiang Qing: "..."
Well, total failure!!
She gently tugged on the emperor's sleeve, meaning that there was nothing she could do.
The emperor patted her hand, his comforting intention was very obvious. To deal with a scoundrel like Lu Yunhong, the only possibility was to take her by surprise.
Once he notices your intentions, he will naturally return the favor.
Fortunately, Wang Xiu came to the rescue and said: "You are so brave, you dare to interfere with the imperial concubine? Tell me in advance how you want to die, don't hurt me, I have to go home to take care of the child!"
Lu Yunhong immediately complained: "Axiu, you didn't help me!"
Jiang Qing wanted to laugh after hearing this. Sure enough, there is a mountain as high as a mountain!
Wang Xiudao: "Am I not helping you? Helping you choose!"
Lu Yunhong: "Humph!"
It turns out that a person as proud as Mr. Lu, who cannot even do anything to the emperor, can be so childish sometimes.
Jiang Qing thought silently, there is no need to keep holding on to each other between husband and wife.
Even if we have to treat each other with respect, there may be another way to get along with each other.
And Wang Xiu was not always targeting Lu Yunhong.
When she moved to the flower hall, she saw Wang Xiu tidying up Lu Yunhong's clothes and said, "It is already a great blessing to have all your loved ones by your side. If there is anything that requires hard work, then do it well and make this happiness even better."
Be more practical."
Then she saw Lu Yunhong holding Wang Xiu's hand, sighing slightly, and nodded in compromise.
Wang Xiu also hugged him, as if to comfort him. Although it was only a short time, it allowed her to see the thoughtfulness and compromise of a couple. Although there was a little unwillingness, it was more warm and sweet.
This is how lovers get along, Jiang Qing thought, feeling very envious.