Aunt Yinghong hurriedly found someone to carry Xie Xun out of the palace. She was relieved when she saw him getting on the carriage of Prince Huai's Mansion and leaving in the direction of Prince Huai's Mansion.
Then he hurried to the imperial concubine.
When she returned to the place where the imperial concubine and Emperor Qi were dining, the meal was not over yet.
The emperor was very particular about his meals. The imperial concubine had a high status and did not have to stand aside to serve her. However, she was not allowed to sit too close to the emperor, so there was still some distance between them.
Aunt Yinghong took advantage of the time she was picking up the dishes for the imperial concubine and whispered a few words in her ear.
"Your Majesty mistakenly thought that His Majesty was going to order them to reconcile. Today's visit is about peace and separation, not military power."
The imperial concubine's hand holding the chopsticks paused slightly and nodded gently, "I understand."
The imperial concubine has been with Emperor Qi for decades, so she naturally understands Emperor Qi's likes and taboos very clearly.
In addition, she relied on her son Xie Xun to gain a firm foothold in the harem over the years, so she did not have to compete for favor in front of Emperor Qi like other concubines.
There were even times when she took the initiative to offer a few beauties to Emperor Qi, leaving a good impression on Emperor Qi that she understood the general situation and knew how to advance and retreat.
It was the same today. When she came out, she saw Emperor Qi's gloomy expression and contacted the news. Naturally, she knew why Emperor Qi was angry.
Therefore, nothing related to Xie Xun was mentioned at the dinner table, and even after Emperor Qi's expression softened, he even scolded Xie Xun in person.
"Xun'er is getting more and more shameless. He has been taciturn since he was a child. I thought he was still young and didn't understand. When he was older, he was like a wooden stick and couldn't say a few soft words.
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"What he did today was indeed wrong, and it has put your Majesty in a difficult position. You are the father, and he is the son. If there is anything wrong with the child, I hope that your Majesty, as a father, will teach him more. I know that no matter what your Majesty does,
It’s all for the sake of their children.”
Seeing that Emperor Qi's expression softened a bit, the imperial concubine continued, "I have really enjoyed my life in the palace these years. If nothing else, I have said it. Your Majesty, please don't blame me for bringing up old things...
I heard that in the past few dynasties, few of the princes in the harem were harmonious, but your majesty’s harem is safe and sound, and the princes have grown up safely and smoothly, which shows that your majesty cares about the princes.”
The imperial concubine sighed and continued, "It is said that there is no father or son in the Tian family, but I don't think so. Xun'er has held the tiger talisman in his hand for many years, but your majesty has never had any fear of him. For this reason alone, Xun'er
It’s time for you to devote yourself to your majesty and die.”
The imperial concubine spoke boldly, and even mentioned many topics that other concubines did not dare to mention. However, it miraculously made Emperor Qi's face look much better.
"You still understand me." He patted the imperial concubine's hand gently, "There is nothing to avoid about these things. Others say that the Tian family's father and son are cold-blooded and ruthless, but I regard them as my successors.
, I also have high hopes for Xun'er, but what he has done in the past few days really chills me."
The imperial concubine quickly followed his words and said, "Your Majesty, don't worry, it's just a small matter in the back house."
Emperor Qi raised his head: "What did you say?"
The imperial concubine pretended to be surprised and looked at Emperor Qi, and said: "Xun'er came to the palace today to talk to Your Majesty about his reconciliation with the daughter of General Qin. He likes Rushuang, so naturally he doesn't want to reconcile with her, but Ru Shuang
Shuang has a stubborn temper and is not good at words... I guess he wants to come to your majesty for advice..."
Emperor Qi frowned slightly: "Didn't he come to ask me for military power at the border?"
After speaking, he turned his gaze to the eunuch aside and asked, "What's going on?"
The big eunuch quickly apologized, "This... this servant doesn't know. At noon, I told him to go out and ask..."
His voice paused, and he placed the blame for Emperor Qi's failure to ask clearly on himself: "It was my negligence! I didn't ask clearly, I deserve to die, I deserve to die!"
After saying that, he stretched out his hand and slapped himself several times in the mouth.
Emperor Qi thought for a moment and thought about today. It was indeed his preconception that Xie Xun came to him to talk about the border issues, so he became so angry.
But is he wrong? Of course he is right, it’s all the minions around him who don’t ask clearly and don’t know to remind him a word or two!
So he lowered his face and said, "Go and take the punishment yourself!"
The eldest eunuch hurriedly knelt and retreated, "I know this, I will go right now. Thank you for your mercy, Your Majesty!"
After the eunuch left, Emperor Qi turned the topic to Xie Xun, "You mean Xun'er came to me to talk about reconciliation?"
The imperial concubine nodded: "It should be so, but it's also my fault that he didn't make it clear to His Majesty in advance. He didn't do this well."
Emperor Qi paused for a moment and then told the people around him: "How is King Huai doing now? Is he still kneeling outside? If he is still there, ask him to come in and have a meal together."
At this time, Grandma Yinghong suddenly saluted Emperor Qi and said: "Your Majesty, when I just went out to pass the dishes, I heard a servant said that King Huai had fainted in front of the imperial study, so I thought not to disturb him.
You were eating, so you ordered them to send King Huai back to the palace without permission."
"This slave has made arrogant opinions, please be punished by Your Majesty."
Emperor Qi waved his hand: "What does it have to do with you? It doesn't matter if he goes back, let him take care of himself first, and we can talk about the rest later."
Prince Huai's Mansion.
The news that Xie Xun was carried back to the palace soon reached Qin Rushuang's ears.
"Oh, he is smart enough to know how to ask his father."
"Miss, what should we do next?" Qingzhi asked.
"What to do? Just do what you have to do. In my name, you send people outside to find a quiet courtyard. I don't know what it is for. Just make the formation bigger and let Xie Xun know
That’s it.
Qingzhi nodded, "Miss, I understand."
So Xie Xun just woke up the next day and received a report from Ying Er.
"Your Majesty! The princess sent people to look for a yard outside. Does the princess really want to reconcile with you? She wants to move out?!"
