Xuan Ye looked at his son up and down, and saw that his clothes were neat and tidy, his eyes were lively, he was standing there with his back straight, and his whole body was filled with the vitality that a young man should have. He was a little happy in his heart, but did not show it on his face. He just said:
"I just heard the news that Hong Chan is dead."
Yinzhen bowed his head and said: "I have also received the news. It was sent by E Niang. I want to report it to you. I also ask the emperor not to let the emperor know about it for the time being. Let the emperor enjoy the sight of the mountains and rivers."
good."
Xuan Ye nodded: "That's it." After a pause, he asked again, "You must feel uncomfortable. I thought you would ask to stay in the capital to accompany your wife and children, but I didn't expect you to go with me anyway."
"Eniang said that the child has no fate with us. Since he is destined to live a long life, let me not worry too much. He is too young and does not understand human affairs, so let him go in peace." As Yinzhen spoke, the tip of his nose couldn't help but feel sour.
, "But it is only flesh and blood. I am very heartbroken."
"This is human nature. Even if you want to stay with their mother and son, I won't blame you." Xuan Ye calmly motioned for his son to sit down. Yinzhen didn't dare. He sighed softly and didn't force himself anymore.
What the father and son said were no longer related to this sad incident. Xuan Ye had been focusing on river management for more than ten years, and told his son about the secrets during casual conversations. Yinzhen had always been wise and understanding, and he listened carefully and was able to draw inferences to his father.
A few words made Xuan Ye very happy.
In the capital city, Sibeile Mansion simply took care of the funeral arrangements for the child who died in infancy. Li Zaifujin sat on the couch sadly and lonely, crying until her tears dried up. But she seemed to be dull, but she was actually thinking, she didn't expect that.
Unfortunately, Yinzhen was not able to see the child's death with her own eyes. She tried every means to win her husband's sympathy, but in the end he was not at home at all.
The maid Qiaozhu came in and said hurriedly: "Fu Jin is here."
Li hurriedly lay down and closed her eyes to take a nap, but when she heard the sound of footsteps, Fujin asked: "Are you asleep?"
Qiao Zhu pretended to respond: "Zi Fujin cried again this morning and went to bed when he was tired. Please wait a moment, Fujin. I'll go and ask Xi Fujin to get up." After saying that, she came over and pushed her lady.
When Yu Xi saw Mrs. Li wake up and looked haggard, she couldn't help but said: "I can't stop her. I shouldn't let her wake you up. You can go on sleeping. We can talk whenever we want."
But Mrs. Li sat up, held her messy hair, lowered her head and said, "If Fujin has something to do, please tell me."
Qiaozhu brought a stool and asked Fujin to sit down. Yuxi stopped being polite, sat down and said seriously: "Now that I'm here to say those words to you, it's a bit heartless, but I think it's okay to delay. Now you
I feel sorry for Hong Fang, and nothing else can make you more sad."
Li was puzzled, but she heard Fujin say: "Do you miss Tong in your heart? In terms of human relations, I should bring Nian Tong to you to take care of me, so as to relieve the pain of losing your son. If you think so, I think it is understandable. So.
I first asked Empress De Fei for instructions, but the empress wanted to say that Nian Tong was the eldest daughter after all, so it would be better to keep her in the main house. After thinking about it, I decided to tell you earlier, so as not to worry about it and misunderstand it.
I don't understand you."
"Fu Jin has taken good care of me." Mrs. Li choked with tears in her eyes, looking pitiful, "I never thought about taking Nian Tong back. Nian Tong has been following you since he was a child, and suddenly he came back to me. The child
You may not be happy with it.”
"There's no need to say that. Nian Tong knows that you are her mother-in-law." Yu Xi said gently, "Just be sad these days. It may be better after a while. You and Baylor are not at home, so you don't have to be too restrained. I want to
Cry or laugh with all your heart, just let it out. I won't blame you for being ignorant. Just take care of yourself and take care of yourself. If you need anything, let Qiaozhu go to me in the main courtyard."
Li Zefujin bowed to thank her. Fujin didn't intend to sit and talk to her for a long time. He just wanted to talk about missing Tong. He had already stood up to leave. She hurriedly left the bed to see him off, but was stopped. Qiaozhu helped her.
Shivering, he leaned against the couch and watched Fujin come and go in a hurry.
Qiaozhu settled the lady, ran outside to take a look at the scenery, and soon came back and whispered: "Miss, Fujin has gone far."
Mrs. Li breathed a long sigh of relief, and her pitiful look just now disappeared. She just gritted her teeth and said: "She was simply afraid that I would miss Tong, so she specifically asked Concubine De for a word, and in turn pretended to be a good person.
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Qiaozhu persuaded: "Miss, don't think about it. You have taken good care of your body. Are you still afraid that you won't be able to give birth? Fujin herself, on the other hand, is afraid that she won't be able to give birth, so she doesn't dare to give birth."
Mrs. Li hated it again: "You are telling me to cry and laugh as much as you want. I am really making trouble without knowing what is good. Lord Beile will know how to miss me, and Concubine Gong Li will think of me if she knows about it. In short, she is a good person.
I am the foil."
Qiaozhu motioned her to keep her voice down and comforted her: "At least we know what Fujin is thinking, so you won't really be fooled. In the future, Miss, please be more careful."
Mrs. Li put her hand on her belly and sneered: "I want to take good care of myself. What's so great about her Ulanara? If she gives birth to a brother, she will be a treasure. I'll see if this child can grow up."
"
Qiaozhu was startled and hurriedly advised: "Miss, please speak softly..."
Over here, Yuxi returned to the main courtyard. Nian Tong was playing with Honghui in the courtyard. When they saw E Niang coming, they all gathered around and acted coquettishly, saying that they wanted to go to the palace to see their grandmother. There was no trace of childish joy on their faces.
The sadness of losing a brother. They were too young to understand what death was. Hongxin was always kept in the house and rarely saw each other. It was possible to have no feelings.
Yuxi coaxed the children to play by themselves and promised to take them to the palace in a few days. However, he avoided the children and called the wet nurse and others to him. He repeatedly told the children not to scare the children and let them understand the pain of losing their brother. From now on, he would slowly
Explain clearly, and you will understand sooner or later. After giving these instructions, Qinglian stayed alone, but asked Fujin: "Is Fujin really pretending to be pitiful in front of you again?"
Yu Xi's eyes were cold and he nodded and said: "Pretending to be pitiful is her usual trick. I didn't expect E Niang to be able to see through her through the palace wall. I was under the same roof with her, and I actually felt that she was really
Pitiful."
Qinglian sighed: "Why bother with Fujin? Are you treating everyone else as a fool?"
Yu Xi didn't take it seriously, but said: "I will take a good look at her. As long as she doesn't cause trouble for Yinzhen, I won't have trouble with her. It's best for everyone to live in peace."
Time flies, and it has been more than half a month since the Holy Emperor left the palace. On that day, Concubine Tong and others were suddenly summoned to the Holy Emperor. The emperor ordered them to serve the Queen Mother and sail forward slowly by boat. The Emperor would be temporarily separated from the large army and only reduced his retinue.
Take a boat to inspect the embankments at Gaojiayan, Guiren Embankment and other places south of the Yellow River.
Among the concubines, Concubine Tong, Concubine Hui, and Concubine Yi are the most respected, and Concubine Hui is the most calm and sophisticated. Naturally, many things are entrusted to her, and the fifth elder brother and the seventh elder brother are left to escort them. The emperor will only take care of the elders.
The elder brother, the third elder brother and the fourth elder brother went to Gaojiayan and other places. All matters here were concerned with the protection of the guards. Naturally, the minister Zhou Quan was responsible for the protection, but the care of the queen mother, other female relatives, and the young prince was entrusted to Concubine Hui.
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In her early years, Concubine Hui was the assistant in charge of the Sixth Palace. She was a talented and capable person. She was once desolate and has not been reused. During the Eastern Tour, she was summoned to the main tent by the emperor and said some heart-warming words. Today, she was entrusted with an important task. Concubine Hui was a little confused.
Huhu.
When everyone left, Concubine Tong said politely: "I rely on Sister Hui for everything. I can't find my way out when I leave. Don't worry about others. I can't take care of myself."
Concubine Yi laughed at the side: "It's true that there are no generals in Sichuan. It would be great if Sister Rong is here."
Concubine Tong couldn't help but feel embarrassed. She couldn't answer the question for a moment. The nobleman beside her gently pulled her and said, "Mother, let's go back."
Seeing Concubine Tong leave, Concubine Yi wanted to follow, but Concubine Hui stopped her and said with a smile: "I have been neglecting things for many years and am very handy. Lord Long Live made an appointment for us to meet at Qingkou in five days."
, I don’t know what will happen in these five days. You’d better sit on the boat steadily and don’t fall into the water. The current is so strong that it will disappear in the blink of an eye. Brother Jiu is still waiting for you to go back and arrange a wedding for him.”
"What are you talking about?" Concubine Yi's eyes were as wide as copper bells, but Concubine Hui left her behind and walked away. This was the emperor's royal ship, and Concubine Yi couldn't be too arrogant, so she followed behind, her face livid with anger.
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The boats were connected by pedals. Concubine Tong carefully brought the nobleman and the palace maid back. The nobleman Juechan had been waiting on the deck early and gave Concubine Tong a hand to help her. She saw the imperial ship and got off from the other end.
Concubine Hui looked arrogant and Concubine Yi looked angry.
Before she could ask what was going on, Concubine Tong told everyone: "You all should be more careful in the next few days and leave our ship if nothing happens. There is no shortage of people at the Queen Mother's place. If there is any shortage in the cost of our ship, go and make up for it now.
We’ll talk about everything in Qingkou in five days.”
While he was talking, he saw Shun Anyan leading his men in a small boat to approach Concubine Tong's ship. He knelt down on the boat and said, "I have been ordered to board the ship to protect Concubine Tong's safety."
Seeing that it was her nephew, Concubine Tong felt even more at ease, and hurriedly asked Shun Anyan to get on the ship. Their family members did not need to avoid suspicion, but they and the noble young people still consciously returned to their cabins.
Not long after, the emperor had changed into a lighter boat and took several princes, personal guards and local river ministers to Gaojiayan. Everyone watched the emperor off on their boats. Concubine Tong covered her heart and said: "What's wrong with the emperor?"
If I don't take more people with me, I will feel very uneasy."
Shun Anyan said at the side: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, the river where the Emperor is going is shallow and narrow, and the water flow has been gentle for thousands of years, so it is not suitable to take a big boat or bring too many people. The Emperor will take a detour to Qingkou to meet us. In comparison, we
The road after that will be more turbulent. When the wind and waves are strong, please be careful in the cabin and avoid bumps."
Concubine Tong said happily: "My little nephew is so capable. Our family is really talented from generation to generation. After all, we are the legitimate sons and grandsons. We are born precious. With you on my ship, my aunt feels at ease."
Shun Anyan smiled and said: "I am still young and need more experience."
Concubine Tong smiled: "After marrying a princess and becoming his consort, the emperor will pay more attention to you. You have to run errands for the emperor well. The emperor married his beloved to you, so you must treat the princess well. It's really strange to say, what happened to the emperor along the way?
I have arranged for you to follow the eldest brother, and it would be great to follow the fourth brother, and you can see me from time to time. If I hadn’t seen you today, I would have thought I would never see you all the way."
While the aunt and nephew were talking, Concubine Tong was about to return to the cabin. Jue Chan followed for a few steps. When she heard Concubine Tong mentioning her eldest brother, she thought of Concubine Hui's expression just now and smiled coldly, thinking about it.