"Uncle Guo may not know how his daughter is doing, or even if he knows, he is helpless." Yuan Hai bowed and handed Emperor Wu a cup of freshly brewed tea, "Master Situ's injury has not improved, Guo Gong said.
My uncle probably doesn't care about what's going on outside."
The injury has not improved?
Emperor Wu held the tea cup and said in an indifferent voice: "If they dare to assassinate the Crown Princess, I have already given them a wide berth."
"Yes." Yuan Hai was stunned and lowered his head, "The Emperor's grace is so great, they should know it in their hearts."
"Are Prince Cheng's Mansion and Prince Rong's Mansion still at peace recently?"
"You're at peace." Yuan Hai nodded, "I often tell the commander to pay more attention to what's going on outside, just for fear that someone will cause trouble for the prince again. If the prince is annoyed, it won't be good for them."
Emperor Wu nodded slowly: "I hope they can always be at peace."
A young eunuch came in from outside, walked up to Yuan Hai and whispered in a low voice. Yuan Hai turned around and said, "Your Majesty, Your Highness the Crown Princess would like to see you."
Emperor Wu was about to lower his head to drink tea when he raised his head somewhat unexpectedly: "Crown Princess?"
"yes."
The Crown Princess came to see him?
Emperor Wu couldn't figure out the reason, "Did she come alone?"
The young eunuch replied respectfully: "I also have four maids with me."
Emperor Wu glanced at him. Is he asking about the maid? He meant whether the prince came with him.
But obviously the prince didn't come, otherwise they wouldn't just say that the prince wanted to see him.
"Let her come in." Emperor Wu waved his hand and signaled to the palace attendants standing by, "You all stand aside."
"yes."
Yun Zishu walked into the Dazheng Palace and greeted the emperor in a formal manner. Emperor Wu sat up slightly and said, "Without courtesy, the Crown Princess took the initiative to see me today, but do you have something important to say?"
"Yes." Yun Zishu nodded, "But it's not an important matter."
"Tell me and listen."
"Today the prince went to inspect the military camp. I am bored in the palace alone. I want to go into the palace library to find some books to read." Yun Zishu said happily, "I wonder if my father can agree?"
Emperor Wu raised his eyes: "Weren't you unwilling to call me 'Father' before?"
Yun Zishu was silent for a moment, then changed her words calmly: "I hope the emperor will agree."
Emperor Wu's expression suddenly became strange.
Yuan Hai stood aside with his eyebrows lowered and his eyes lowered. He couldn't help but be shocked by the temperament of this princess. He dared to speak to the emperor like this. It was really courageous.
Emperor Wu was not angry at all, but felt that Yun Zishu's temperament was really different from other women's and was very unique, "What book do you want to read?"
"My son came to Dongyou for the first time, and I don't know much about the Dongyou royal family."
Emperor Wu understood: "Want to read history books?"
"Yes." Yun Zishu nodded, "But to be more precise, I want to know the stories of the ancestors of the royal family."
Emperor Wu thought for a moment and said, "Let Yuan Hai take you there."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
"But there is a question, I want to ask you." Emperor Wu frowned, his tone a little more serious, "Do you hate me?"
Yuan Hai's expression changed and he almost knelt down.
"Why would the Emperor suddenly ask such a question?"
"Curious." Emperor Wu smiled faintly, "Since the prince came back, he has never shown any resentment towards me or the queen, and of course he is not particularly close to me. On the contrary, the prince has always had a clear attitude towards the queen, showing a coldness that is beyond words."
Yun Zishu nodded: "Hate may not be mentioned, but there is some resentment. However, Sicang and I have the same attitude. Whether it is towards the emperor or the empress, we will never really resent or show false closeness."
Emperor Wu said nothing.
"Sicang has not seen his biological father and mother for twenty years, so he naturally has no feelings for the emperor and the empress. If he shows excessive closeness and longing for her as soon as he comes back, wouldn't the emperor think it's outrageous?"
Emperor Wu nodded: "It is indeed outrageous."
"Sicang is willing to come back because he has negotiated conditions with the emperor and the queen in advance." Yun Zishu's eyes fell on Emperor Wu's face, her tone was neither humble nor overbearing, "The emperor needs a perfect heir, and Sicang wants to give me a strong one."
Shelter, everyone takes what they need."
Emperor Wu looked at her without saying a word, his eyes deep and unpredictable. After a while, he slowly nodded: "You are indeed a brave woman."
"Your Majesty's reward."
"Go." Emperor Wu waved his hand, "Yuan Hai, take the Crown Princess to Tianlu Pavilion."
"Yes." Yuan Hai raised his hand and wiped the sweat from his forehead, then turned to look at Yun Zishu, "Princess, please."
Yun Zishu nodded and resigned.
Yuan Hai led Yun Zishu out of the Dazheng Palace, away from the sight of the Imperial Guards, and then said respectfully: "The Crown Princess should be more cautious when speaking in front of the Emperor in the future."
Yun Zishu turned her head and glanced at him: "Father-in-law was frightened?"
"A bit." Yuan Hai smiled and lowered his voice and said, "Accompanying the emperor is like accompanying a tiger. The princess must not judge the emperor's emotions based on her own feelings. This is wrong."
Yun Zishu shook her head: "I don't deliberately judge your emotions, but just say whatever you think in your heart."
Yuan Hai smiled bitterly when he heard this: "In case the emperor is angry..."
"Being angry can only mean that he dare not face up to the mistakes he has made." Yun Zishu said calmly, "The emperor is the king of a country. He has conquered the world and stepped on thousands of miles of rivers. He has a broad vision and a broad mind, so he does not dare to
"Don't worry, father-in-law, I understand what you mean." Yun Zishu smiled, "Thank you, father-in-law, for reminding me."
Yuan Hai said nothing more and took Yun Zishu to Tianlu Pavilion, "Guanglu Pavilion is now managed by Concubine Gua, but Concubine Gua does not usually come here often, so she handed over the task to Mr. Xi."
Yun Zishu frowned: "Concubine Gua?"
"Yes." Yuan Hai nodded and passed by the guard guarding the gate. The guard saluted him, "Eunuch Yuan."
"The Crown Princess has come to the library to read books with the Emperor's permission. You must treat each other with courtesy and do not treat the Crown Princess lightly."
Upon hearing this, several guards on the first floor knelt down and saluted: "See Your Highness the Crown Princess."
"No need to be polite." Yun Zishu's voice was gentle, "I have nothing to do today, and I want to find some books to read. You don't have to worry about me, I will take a walk and read at will."
"yes."
The guard opened the door of Tianlu Pavilion for her.
In front of you are lush greenery, a deep courtyard, a bridge, a lake, towering ancient trees on the lakeside, and a winding corridor connected to a pavilion. It is an excellent place to enjoy the scenery and read a book.
Picking up a book and sitting in front of the corridor to read it feels like being in the middle of heaven, earth, mountains and rivers. It is quiet and elegant. There is a strong atmosphere of books in the elegance, and it has a unique artistic conception of isolation from the world.
Yun Zishu walked through the bluestone courtyard and walked slowly up the corridor. A woman who looked like a palace maid came over in front of her and respectfully saluted her and said hello: "See Your Highness the Crown Princess, Concubine Gua is waiting for you in the library."