The New Year is approaching, the snow is still falling, and the palace is a little more depressed because of the prince's poisoning.
Following the emperor's order, Tong Zhuo personally led the imperial guards to search for the people in Xiejiapu. A month passed without any news. Now everyone in the harem was in panic and did not dare to move around for fear of being accused of murdering the prince.
fell on his own head.
The Queen Mother also issued a decree that no concubines were allowed to go to the East Palace to disturb Fu Lilian's rest under any circumstances. Therefore, even if the news of Xu Ning's pregnancy later spread in the palace, no one dared to go to the East Palace to congratulate her in person.
Fortunately, after the careful care of Dr. Zhang and Geng Le, Fu Lilian's condition did not worsen. According to Dr. Zhang, as long as there are no more fluctuations, it will take a few years to remove the toxins from his body.
All of them are lucky among misfortunes.
"Princess..." Baitao called softly, but when no one responded, he quickly walked into the room holding the stove and sighed, "Princess, you have been sitting here for almost half a day, don't you feel cold?"
Chu Miaoer put on a gray fur cloak and sat at the tea table near the window with her chin in her hands. She stared quietly at the flying snowflakes outside the window, not knowing what to think, and was slightly surprised by Baitao who appeared behind her.
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"You can't even make a sound when you walk now? Do you want to scare me to death?" Chu Miaoer glanced at her with an irritated look, raised her hand and patted her chest, as if she was really frightened.
"My slave has obviously called me several times..." Baitao pouted and mumbled twice, then handed the stove back to her with both hands.
If nothing else, Fu Yunqi should have arrived in Kyoto two days ago, but he has not heard any news until today. I wonder if something happened on the way? Chu Miaoer put the hand stove on his lap and thought deeply.
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"You are indeed in the house - the snow is so beautiful, why don't you go out for a walk? What's the good of being stuck in this house all day?"
The voice arrived before the person arrived, and you could guess who it was just by the tone of the voice.
"Why did Concubine Yun come to Fengwei Palace today?" Chu Miao'er said deliberately, "On weekdays, I just avoid it..."
After the incident with the prince, Al Yunduo felt guilty, so he always took a detour when he met Chu Qianqian in the palace. Over time, Chu Miaoer realized that something was wrong.
So when Chu Qianqian went to the East Palace, she went to the Baixiang Palace alone, but in the end she was so tongue-tied that she didn't even hear what she had to say. Seeing that Al Yunduo was determined to hide it from her, Chu Miaoer also
It might not be a good thing not to ask further.
"I just heard the great news, so I hurried over here!" Al Yunduo didn't go into detail as she teased herself. He crossed his hands on his chest and raised his eyebrows and said, "Sister Princess, I heard...
.Still not listening?”
"Whether you want to talk or not, someone will tell me tomorrow at the latest." Chu Miaoer deliberately emphasized her tone and said with a smile, "Anyway, you are the one who is anxious, not me!"
Bai Tao and Qing Glaze looked at each other and both pursed their lips and smiled secretly.
"Forget it, forget it, since you're here...I'd better tell you." Al Yunduo cleared his throat and said in a loud voice, "The Fourth Prince is back!"
Chu Miaoer's body was shaken, and there was some unconcealable excitement and joy on his face, and he asked: "How did you find out?"
"I sent some cakes to the emperor today, and I happened to hear them saying that the fourth prince had arrived in Kyoto this morning." Al Yunduo casually picked up a teapot and poured himself a glass of water. He looked at her and said, "The emperor saw that he was tired from traveling.
, he was given permission to return home to recuperate before entering the palace tomorrow, so the princess sister can see her sweetheart tomorrow!"
Fu Yunqi has come back? Fu Lilian's condition is now under control, and everything seems to be developing in a good direction.
"That's great!" Baitao said with tears in her eyes, "Princess, our prince is finally back!"
When she thought of the princess and the prince being forced to separate for so long, and the princess being inexplicably trapped in the palace, the months of grievances were like a flood that drowned her in an instant, and she couldn't stop crying.
Al Yunduo burst out laughing suddenly. When he saw them all looking at him, he quickly wiped the tea from the corner of his mouth, pointed at Baitao and smiled from ear to ear: "I think you are about to meet your husband-in-law.
So happy!"
"You're talking nonsense!" Baitao forgot her identity in a hurry and retorted with a blushing face, "This slave is obviously happy for the princess!"
"Okay, whatever you say is what it is..." Al Yunduo liked Baitao and would not care about a useless title with her. He spread his hands and said, "I didn't know that I bumped into the person who called 'Tingfeng' before.
'Two words, who is the one crying again?" She deliberately paused for a moment before continuing, "I understand, it's not Baitao anyway! Hahaha——"
"You! Concubine Yun—" Baitao was so angry that she stamped her feet but could do nothing. When it came to quarreling, she was not as good as Al Yunduo, so she had to turn around and ask Chu Miao'er for help, "Princess—"
Chu Miao'er saw them laughing, chatting, and being intimate. She shook her head helplessly, but the corners of her lips couldn't help but raise slightly.
The few people were chatting happily and it was already dusk before they knew it. Seeing that it was getting late, Al Yunduo was about to get up and go back. Remembering that she had just said that she would accompany the emperor to have a meal, Chu Miaoer did not try to persuade her to stay and would send her to
We turned back at the entrance of the small courtyard.
Chu Miao'er leaned against the door frame and watched as a thin layer of snow accumulated on the ground, and the sky and earth were shrouded in a white mist.
"Princess, are you going to have dinner with the Queen?" Baitao asked cautiously.
Chu Qianqian went to the East Palace early this morning, and she still doesn't know if she's back. Would it be a bit rude to go there rashly? When she was stunned, she saw Chunliu walking in quickly from outside and stepping on the ground.
A series of tiny footprints.
She had a smile on her face, and Chu Miaer couldn't tell how long it had been since she had seen Chunliu look so cheerful. It was probably good news coming from the East Palace.
"Fourth Princess, the Queen has asked her servants to invite you to have a meal." Chunliu bowed and said.
Chu Miao'er was about to follow her away when she spoke again: "It's very windy outside, so the empress specifically told the slave to ask the fourth princess to buy more clothes."
But there was nothing wrong with the clothes she was wearing. Chu Miaoer just took it as her words of concern, nodded and turned around to leave.
When we arrived at the side hall of Chu Qianqian's courtyard, we felt as warm as spring, and a warmth swept through our body. All the dishes on the table were fully prepared and very rich.
But Chu Qianqian always eats alone, and occasionally she will come over to accompany her, but...it doesn't seem to be so rich usually. Is it possible that there are other distinguished guests today? Who else in the harem would let her prepare such a rich meal?
The dish? It can’t be the emperor’s, Chu Miao’er secretly felt strange.
"Fourth Princess, please sit down first. Your Majesty will be here soon." Chunliu stepped forward and explained with a smile. But as soon as she sat down with full of doubts, she heard some rustling sounds at the door.
Chu Miao'er raised her head without changing her expression, and happened to see several palace ladies surrounding Chu Qianqian and another person coming in. When she looked closely, that person turned out to be the second princess Ye Zhiqiu.
"Second sister-in-law?!" Chu Miao'er was surprised and happy, staring at her and calling in a low voice.
We haven't seen each other for several months, and Ye Zhiqiu's demeanor has become more dignified and elegant. Today, in order to enter the palace, she even dressed up to look a little more gorgeous. I don't know if there is a happy event in the second prince's house. When Chu Miaoer first looked at her, she
The whole body exudes scorching light.
"Fourth younger brother and sister!" Ye Zhiqiu also saw her, and suddenly he couldn't suppress the smile on his originally calm face.
While Chu Qianqian asked Chunliu to prepare the dishes for them, she invited them to sit down and explained her purpose of coming.
"Today is just a family dinner, you don't need to be formal... Zhiqiu," Chu Qianqian looked at Ye Zhiqiu on her right and said with a smile, "But I know that the second prince wants to stay far away from the government, even if I invite him
He may not be happy if he comes, so I brought you into the palace today because of my second sister..."
Ye Zhiqiu glanced at Chu Miao'er inexplicably, and Chu Miao'er also raised his eyebrows slightly and glanced at her. Their eyes met, and neither of them knew what Chu Qianqian wanted to say.
"By the way, second sister, the fourth prince has arrived in Kyoto this morning. You can go back to his hometown with him tomorrow. I was so anxious that I forgot to tell you..." Seeing that she was not surprised as expected, Chu Qianqian was slightly surprised.
, asked, "You already know?"
Under the gaze of the two of them, Chu Miaoer nodded calmly and said with a smile: "I heard what they said at noon." She didn't say anything about Al Yunduo's visit to Fengwei Palace, and no one would take the initiative.
Mention it to Chu Qianqian.
"That's good." Chu Qianqian nodded repeatedly and sighed, "When the fourth prince enters the palace tomorrow, second sister, you can go back with him. You have been trapped in the palace for several months because of me. I really
I'm sorry for you and the Fourth Prince. I will go to the Queen Mother and tell her. In fact, the Queen... she just blames your stomach for being silent all the time, and just wants to use this to make you submissive. Don't worry too much."
Chu Miaoer could understand the series of things the Queen Mother did to her, but she just couldn't agree with it. Just looking at this issue of heirs was enough to give people a headache. As long as she didn't give birth to a son and a half for the royal family,
There will be no peace for the next day.
Although she disagreed in her heart, Chu Miaoer always had a smile on her face and nodded and said: "Thank you, eldest sister, for worrying about my affairs. My mother also loves me deeply and takes responsibility for it. Naturally, I won't take it seriously."
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Chu Qianqian felt relieved when she saw that her expression was the same.
"I went to the East Palace today. Li Lian's energy has improved a lot, and Ning'er's complexion is also very good. Doctor Zhang said that with such careful care, if nothing happens, most of it will disappear in three to five years. God opens his eyes,
"Chu Qianqian smiled and sighed, "I can finally let go of my hanging heart."
"The emperor's sister-in-law took so many pregnancy-preserving medicines to keep him, so it can be seen that His Royal Highness is a man of profound blessings," Ye Zhiqiu said with a smile.