Once the seeds of doubt were planted, Emperor Qi could no longer sit still.
He sent his confidants around him to inquire about Qian Ertong's recent movements.
Qian Ertong went to Prince Huai's Mansion very frequently during this period.
Firstly, it was because I had to contact Xie Xun and Qin Rushuang about some matters above the court, and secondly, it was also because Qin Rushuang finally decided on the baby's first birthday party.
This is the first child of Qin Rushuang and Xie Xun, and it is also the child that Qian Ertong and Qingzhi have watched grow up. Everyone attaches great importance to the baby's first birthday party.
On this day, Qian Ertong took a break and took Qingzhi with him to Prince Huai's Mansion.
As soon as Qingzhi arrived at Prince Huai's mansion, she hugged the baby and didn't want to let go.
The baby can now make some simple sounds. One night when he was dozing off, he actually called Qin Rushuang "Mother". Although he never called her again, and Qin Rushuang always thought it was her illusion, Qin Rushuang still let Qin Rushuang
I was very happy.
At this moment, Qingzhisheng hugged the child and teased him, "Call me again! The baby calls me mother~ Call me mother again and let us hear it~"
The baby made a squeaking sound and spit out a big bubble of saliva.
His weird look made everyone laugh.
Qian Ertong brought a list and handed it to Qin Rushuang.
"This is the list of merchants who have good relations with Prince Huai's Mansion in the court that I sorted out, and there is also a list of merchants who have good relations with the Du Chamber of Commerce."
Qian Ertong's voice paused: "Princess, do you want these two groups of people to have separate banquets?"
Qian Ertong's concerns are justified.
Since ancient times, merchants have been at the bottom of society and are looked down upon by others.
Especially the officials looked down on the first-class merchants. They were afraid that when everyone got together, something unpleasant would happen.
After hearing Qian Ertong's reminder, Qin Rushuang nodded, "You are thoughtful, but I want to bring grandpa from Jiangnan to Kyoto."
Qin Rushuang had already had the idea of bringing Mr. Du to Kyoto.
Mr. Du was old, and she didn't want him to run around.
But now that Kyoto is complicated with trivial matters, and her most important Qian Ertong has entered the court again, she cannot take care of the operation of the Du Chamber of Commerce in Kyoto. After much thought, it is the safest way to bring Mr. Du in to take charge.
Of course there is another reason.
As their relationship with the fourth prince gradually became tense, she was a little worried about Mr. Du being one of Qin Rushuang's closest relatives in Jiangnan.
If anything happens in the future, Mr. Du must be protected under his nose.
Qian Ertong nodded and said, "I understand. I will send someone to deliver the message and bring Mr. Du to Kyoto as soon as possible."
"You remind grandpa and ask him to take over all the slaves in the old house."
Those people have served Mr. Du all their lives. If something unexpected happens to them, Mr. Du will definitely be sad.
Qian Ertong nodded to show that he understood.
Then, Qian Ertong thought of something again, and his expression became a little solemn.
"These days, I always feel like there is someone following me. It should be someone from His Majesty's side, maybe someone from the fourth prince. Princess, I have been in and out of the palace so frequently during this period, is it really okay?"
Qin Rushuang waved her hand and said, "You can come, not only that, but also come often and bring the green branches with you. I will make my own arrangements for the rest, so you don't have to worry."
Afraid that Qian Ertong might be confused, Qin Rushuang roughly explained her thoughts to Qian Ertong.
This time she planned to resolve Emperor Qi's doubts once and for all, allowing Qian Er to gain a firm foothold by Emperor Qi's side.
At the same time, she also shared her concerns with Qian Ertong.
"The higher you stand, the harder you fall. When I put you next to my father, I also pushed you into a very dangerous position. If there is any accident in the future... you have to think clearly, you may be the first one to be implicated.
people."
But Qian Ertong smiled and said to Qin Rushuang: "If it weren't for the princess, I would have died eight hundred times, and I wouldn't have the fortune I have now."
"On the one hand, I really want to repay your kindness, Princess; on the other hand... I have always felt that I am not worthy of Qingzhi. You gave Qingzhi this official wife to her, but she has no confidence. I think if
One day, if my official position can be higher, even higher...will no one be able to bully her?"
Qingzhi, who was holding her child at the side, glanced at Qian Ertong with an angry look: "That's not what I want to do when I'm with you."
"When you become an official, I am happy to share in your happiness and be an official's wife. But if one day you stop being an official, even if you go to the fields to be an old farmer, I will also be willing to return to the garden and live with you, wash your hands and make soup."
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Qingzhi's personality has always been quirky, enthusiastic and cheerful, but I don't know what happened today. Maybe it hit the softest point in her heart. When she said this, her eyes turned red and she burst into tears.
I couldn't stop it from flowing down.
Seeing her crying, Qian Ertong suddenly felt distressed.
"Why are you crying? Stop crying!"
Qingzhi wiped her tears and said, "I don't know what's wrong with me lately. I always want to cry and my temper is not very good."
Qian Ertong touched her silky hair and said, "Perhaps those blind ladies in the past made you unhappy. I see that your mood fluctuates greatly and your appetite is not good. I will see the doctor in the evening."
Let’s take a look for you.”
The young couple was talking to each other, but Qin Rushuang next to her suddenly felt a slight movement in her heart.
She turned around and whispered to the little maid beside her, "Go and call the doctor from the mansion and take Qingzhi's pulse."
After a while, the doctor came.
Qingzhi was startled and said quickly, "Miss! It's not that serious. I can just take a look when I get back to the house."
Qin Rushuang signaled the doctor to check her pulse.
After a while.
The doctor looked at everyone with a smile.
"Congratulations to Mrs. Qian, congratulations to Mr. Qian, congratulations to the princess! Mrs. Qian is pregnant, just over a month old!"
