Wu Xiang left the study and went out to arrange for people to investigate Zhan Wenqing and others.
Su Wan sat on the chair, staring down at the blank table on the table, tapping her fingers on the armrests of the chair, not knowing what she was thinking.
From the moment she learned that Zhan Wenqing had returned to Beijing, she had a feeling: something would definitely happen at Emperor Xiaoxian's birthday banquet!
It was at that time that she sent people out to investigate. But after such a long time, nothing was found, which made her feel a little uneasy.
If it were in her previous life, she wouldn't have to think about anything. The home where her stepmother and stepsister lived was not her home at all. She wouldn't have to worry so much.
But it's different now. She has Su Chen and Su Yu. As a mother, she must protect their safety...
In the next few days, the capital remained as before, with people coming and going on the streets and being noisy and bustling. Envoys from other countries also went shopping in various shops in the capital, as if they were free of charge.
On this day, the envoys of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty came to Beijing with a large number of congratulatory gifts. After arriving at the post house and resting for less than two hours, they were admitted to the palace by Emperor Xiaoxian.
The ones who came to greet the envoy were Wan Cheng, who was beside Emperor Xiaoxian, and Zhan Wenxuan, who was riding a horse. Maybe there were too many things during this period, so he looked a lot thinner. There was still a bit of black under his eyes.
, it can be seen that he is really tired.
The envoy of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty this time was the Prime Minister Qi Hongyi of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty. Although he was a young man, he was very talkative. I heard that even the king of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty might not be able to speak out against him in the court of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty.
Emperor Xiaoxian announced that he had entered the palace at this time, and it was Concubine De who went to ask for him. She said that she had not heard from her father for many years, and wanted to see the envoy in person and ask him about it, so as to reassure herself.
Emperor Xiaoxian naturally agreed. No, he immediately asked Wan Cheng to bring someone over and lend Qi Hongyi into the palace.
Qi Hongyi's complexion turned a little pale due to the exhaustion of traveling in boats and carriages along the way. But the person who wanted to see him was Zhaoyue's Concubine De, their concubine in the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, and the princess whom the monarch misses most now.
So no matter what my current physical condition is, I must meet this hero for the king!
Qi Hongyi got on the carriage and looked at the luxurious decorations, feeling a little sad in his heart. He worked hard to get the honors because he wanted the people of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty to live a more relaxed life like Zhao Yue.
However, compared with now, it will take at least several decades for Dongzhou to catch up with Zhaoyue's national power. I don't know if she will still be able to see it at that time...
Accompanied by the sound of horse hoofbeats and Qi Hongyi's thoughts of not knowing where to fly, the carriage quickly arrived at the entrance of the palace. But with Wan Cheng here, he only needed to show his face in front of the imperial guards.
The carriage was able to continue moving forward and entered the palace.
However, when he arrived at the second palace gate, Qi Hongyi still had to get off the carriage and follow Wan Cheng on foot to the imperial study.
Zhan Wenxuan, on the other hand, dismounted at the entrance of the palace, and went directly to the imperial study room after entering the palace. When the envoys of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty arrived here, everyone was already sitting on chairs and waiting.
Qi Hongyi had already prepared in his mind. He entered the imperial study room and bowed down to Emperor Xiaoxian. Then he bowed to Concubine De and said before he got up: "The king misses your empress very much, so he specially prepared this."
I asked Wei Chen to bring the things that the empress likes to eat."
"When I entered the palace just now, I also brought the ministers with me. I guess by this time, they have already been sent to the empress's palace——"
Thinking of her father whom she had not seen for nearly 20 years, Concubine De's nose felt sore and she couldn't help crying. Emperor Xiaoxian hurriedly advised her:
"You gave birth to Yu'er for me, and you also had to take care of Xuan'er and Xiao Lin'er. You have worked really hard these years."
"The children are all grown up now, and the weather will get warmer after the Chinese New Year. If you want to go back to Dongzhou for a visit, please ask Xuan'er and Yu'er to go back with you, okay?"
Just when Concubine De was about to agree, Zhan Wenlin, who was sitting next to her, was not happy. She immediately said aggrievedly: "Did your father forget that your son is also the child of his mother?"