Regardless of whether this matter has anything to do with Concubine Gua, Sicang will be fully prepared.
He has no hostility toward Concubine Gua, and of course he doesn't have any favorable impressions of her. Even though Concubine Gua hindered her in his childhood experience, because the result is what he wants, Sicang is completely willing to accept this arrangement.
It doesn't matter whether you are passive or active, nor does it matter what the other party's purpose is.
But if she tries to hurt Zishu and does something she shouldn't do, Si Cang will never sit idly by.
In the next few days, the Prince's Mansion increased its vigilance, especially in the Qifeng Hall in the inner courtyard. In addition to Leng Yue and Leng Shuang, even Lianyue who was staying outside was called back, and three meals a day were specially tested for poisons.
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Even just in case, Sicang ordered someone to set up a small kitchen in Qifeng Palace to serve Yun Zishu.
All the disturbances outside could not affect the Prince's Mansion, but Leng Yue would pay attention to the movements outside every day and come back to tell Yun Zishu about them, so that she would not be affected by various things, but she could also learn about the changes in the wind direction of the imperial city in time.
The gate of Situ's house was wrapped in white flags, and the guard standing outside the door was dressed in plain clothes, with a solemn and sorrowful expression. The ministers of the court and the princes of the aristocratic family came in and out, and came to express their condolences at Situ's uncle's house, and the sounds of "sorrow" could be heard one after another.
Sicang also went there in person: "My uncle, I express my condolences."
"Thank you, Your Highness, for coming." Situ Lingyi endured the pain and returned the gift, not even daring to show resentment at this time.
Yun Baozhu and Situ Wan, who were kneeling in front of the mourning hall, raised their heads. They were dressed in plain white, with red and swollen eyes, and pale and sad faces. In the eyes of ordinary people, they looked pitiful.
Leaving aside the funeral, Yun Baozhu and Situ Wan were both young, only sixteen or seventeen years old. They had charming looks and slender figures. Now that one had lost her husband and the other had lost his brother, it was inevitable for them to feel sad and sad.
Any man will feel a little pity after seeing this, even if it is pity for a weak woman, it is normal if it is not mixed with any man's pity for a woman.
But Sicang didn't.
He didn't even look at Situ Wan and Yun Baozhu. He expressed his condolences and turned around to leave.
"Your Highness, the Crown Prince." Situ Wan spoke, and his voice became more subdued, "In the past, I have offended many times and done a lot of things that I shouldn't have done to get angry. As a result, the Crown Prince and the eldest brother were strangers to each other. Not only did the Situ family end up in this situation,
To the extent that I even harmed my eldest brother’s life, I know that my crime is serious and deserves death.”
Uncle Situ's expression suddenly changed and he looked at her fiercely: "Wan'er!"
What nonsense are you talking about?
Other people who came to express their condolences also looked at her and frowned slightly, feeling that it was really inappropriate for her to say such words on this occasion.
The prince and Situ Xuan are strangers to each other? Are you accusing the prince of being unkind?
"Everything is my retribution, I accept it." Situ Wan leaned over and kowtowed, "Thank you to the Crown Prince and Crown Princess for their magnanimity. I am deeply grateful."
Mrs. Situ, who was supported by the maids, burst into tears: "Xuan'er."
"Gu is indeed magnanimous to you." Si Cang didn't turn his head, and said in an indifferent tone, "I hope Mrs. Zhongyihou will sincerely repent, and from now on she will teach her husband and children well, serve her mother-in-law, be a virtuous wife and daughter-in-law, and stop causing trouble, otherwise,
I will no longer be merciful."
After that, Sicang left indifferently.
Situ Wan raised his head and stared at his back for a moment, not knowing whether it was hatred or unwillingness that appeared in his eyes.
If he hadn't been unruly, rebellious and unfilial, insisting on confronting the queen's aunt, the person who married into his prince's house now should be her Situ Wan, the eldest brother would not have died, and the Situ family would still be in good times and would not fall from the clouds
to the ground.
Why can't she get this man?
"Madam." A man walked slowly, with a slight limp in his steps but a tall and strong body. He quickly blocked the light in front of Situ Wan and stared at her pale face distressedly, "Don't be too sad, take care of your body.
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Situ Wan was so excited that he quickly lowered his gaze, took a piece of paper and put it into the brazier, tears streaming down his face.
Sicang left the uncle's house and was about to get on his horse when he saw a group of people walking towards him. They were the palace guards: "His Royal Highness."
Sicang turned his head.
"Your Majesty, please come to the palace."
Sicang didn't say anything, just got on his horse and galloped towards the palace.
After dismounting outside the palace and arriving at the emperor's palace, Sicang saw Emperor Wu leaning on the dragon couch, who was reading a book on war.
Emperor Wu was well versed in the art of war when he was young. After completing his campaigns, he returned to the capital and devoted himself to governing the world. He still kept military books in his palace, which he would take and read from time to time.
"You're looking for me?"
Emperor Wu was used to his cold attitude and didn't take it seriously. He pointed to the table in front of him and said, "These two jade Ruyi are offered as gifts from Mobei. You can take them back and give them to the Crown Princess to play with."
Sicang frowned: "Just because of this?"
"The Situ family has just lost a son. Your mother is in a bad mood. You should go to her place." Emperor Wu said calmly, "Just treat it as a routine greeting."
Si Cang's eyebrows were stern: "That's not necessary."
"You can go there regardless of whether it is necessary or not. It won't cost you anything." Emperor Wu was dissatisfied, "Just think of it as a blessing for the child in the princess's belly."
"Concubine Gua calculated it. This is my reward for the Crown Princess." Emperor Wu's tone was calm as usual, and nothing unusual could be heard. "Jade Ruyi is warm in winter and cool in summer. She often puts it in her hands and plays with it, which is good for her health."
After a pause, "You go to the Queen's place first. If these two jade handles are as you wish, I will order them to be sent to the Prince's Mansion for you."
Sicang was silent for a while, then turned to look at Yuan Hai who was standing aside, "Eunuch Yuan, come with me."
Yuan Hai was stunned, "His Royal Highness?"
"Go." Emperor Wu waved his hand.
Yuan Hai responded respectfully: "Yes."
Sicang turned around and walked out. Yuan Hai quickly bowed to the emperor and left, then followed him.
Emperor Wu stared at the two jade Ruyi in front of him. They were crystal clear and lustrous, and were of top-notch and precious quality.
There are four jade Ruyi handles in total, and the other two handles are with the queen. These two handles were given to Concubine Gua before, but Concubine Gua said that the concubine was pregnant. Jade Ruyi has a beautiful meaning, representing good luck and good luck, and can give her good luck.
Children in the middle bring good luck.
Emperor Wu persuaded her to keep one for herself, and Concubine Gua smiled and said: "Ruyi must come in pairs. The prince and the princess have a deep relationship, much like we did at the beginning. With two jade handles, Ruyi is my concubine's blessing to them."
Emperor Wu then did not force himself any further.
Although he was very ambitious, he was not a callous person. He remembered every bit of Concubine Gua's affection for him over the years.
She suffered so much with him when she was young, and now that she is older, he should treat her better.