Pampered Consort’s Acting Awards: 39. Warmth

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==Chapter 39 Warmth==

It was quiet and covered with white snow.

In the Yangxin Hall, the lights are brightly lit.

Xiao Yu frowned slightly, nodded and looked at the memorial in his hand.

Su Yun's family, the tomb of Su Jingbei's deceased wife, showed signs of being worshiped yesterday.

Xue Xiangyang bowed and said: "The incompetence of my humble minister allowed Su Huaian to escape this time. Please forgive me."

Xue Xiangyang's expression was dull, but in fact he was already so angry that his teeth were itching.

Looking at his political achievements during his half-life, not only did his achievements mark the history, but historians also wanted to praise him for his good governance.

Su Huaian is definitely a big stain on him.

A year ago, he was clearly dying, but he could suddenly disappear in prison. A year later, he went to worship his dead mother under his nose, and he was able to bypass all the restrictions.

How could Su Huai'an, who was once the Young Minister of Dali Temple, not know that there would be someone guarding the Yun family mausoleum? He could come, but he didn't take the Ministry of Punishment's defense seriously at all.

Xiao Yu twirled his thumb and said in a deep voice: "Have the city gate guards checked?"

Accompanying Xue Xiangyang was He Changzhi, the Minister of War.

He Changshang took a step forward.

"I have retrieved the records of today's entry and exit from the city gate. There are several suspects. They are all merchants, heading south and southwest respectively." He Changzhi shook his sleeves, bowed and continued: "Su The remnant of the family came to Beijing this time and did not avoid the eyes and ears of the people. He must have other motives. Although I know that this person is most likely to be a deceiver, I cannot rule out that he has this idea and uses his plan."

When fighting with smart people who are familiar with the law, it is inevitable to think a lot, but thinking is not necessarily the right answer.

Xue Xiangyang took a deep breath and said: "I sincerely ask your Majesty to allow me to go to the southwest."

Although the Su family's treason case was tried by many parties, the person was lost in the hands of Xue Xiangyang. And it has not been found for three years.

People in the capital often joke about the Ministry of Punishment. Either they say that the prison of the Ministry of Punishment can do magic tricks, or they say that Xue Xiangyang monopolized the Su family's treasury and let Su Huai'an go.

Xue Xiangyang dreams of capturing Su Huaian to avenge his shame.

Xiao Yu looked at Xue Xiangyang and said, "I'm sure."

Xue Xiangyang said: "Wei Chen takes orders."

After a while, Xiao Yu looked at He Changzhi and said, "Shilang He will stay in the capital to investigate this matter. That's all. You can go down."

He Changzhi said: "Wei Chen resigns."

The palace door slowly closed, Xiao Yu tilted his head, raised his chin, and looked out at the bright moon outside the window.

The man's eyes were indifferent, but his hand holding the cup became tighter and tighter, and his joints were faintly white.

He suddenly dropped the cup, pulled up the rice paper, picked up the pen and wrote, and then said in a deep voice: "Sheng Kanghai."

Eunuch Sheng stretched his neck and whispered: "My servant is here."

"Hurry and hand it over to Marquis Chunnan without delay."

Sheng Gong said impartially: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will take care of it now."

"Zheng——"

The clock is ringing, and it’s time to sit back and relax. But there are still people who stay up all night, such as the diligent emperor in Yangxin Hall, and the candidates preparing for the monthly examination.

Generally speaking, after the provincial examination, local candidates will come to Beijing to rent a courtyard to prepare for the examination. Of course, the poorer ones will also rent a house together.

Tang Wen raised his hands above his head, then shook his arms, his shoulder blades creaking. He closed the book, looked back at Huai Jing, and said with a smile: "Huai Jie Yuan."

I was lying down in my arms and clothes, closing my eyes and saying, "Didn't you tell me not to call me that?"

Tang Wen's hometown is Xinyang and he is quite enthusiastic.

"Why can't you scream? Why?! Do you know that there are so many people behind you! He Wenyi, Chu Jiangya, Mu Zhengting, all of them are from aristocratic families, but you actually ranked first in the provincial examination. What if I am number one, my mother calls me like this every day."

Huaijing was silent.

Tang Wen put his arms on the table and looked at Huaijing intently: "Hey, Huai Jieyuan, why don't I look at you every day? I'm curious, you go out and talk to the Ministry of Punishment all day long. How did those gang of policemen carrying wine pass the exam?"

Huaijing took a long breath, sat up, and put on his cloak.

As soon as Tang Wen saw him sitting up, he immediately said: "Yesterday, I only had one day of silence, and I went to bring wine again? Isn't it a waste of time for Beijing to be so kind?"

Huai Jing replayed this sentence in his mind - there was no trace of him all day yesterday, and he went to drink again? ? Will you come back tonight?

"No reply." Huaijing patted Tang Wen on the shoulder and said, "Brother Tang, I would like to advise you that you should practice your official Chinese in your free time, otherwise you will suffer a loss in the imperial examination."

Tang Wen frowned and said with a look of disbelief: "My official language is not authentic? Isn't it good? Don't you understand?"

Huaijing raised his hand and touched his forehead, "It's me who said it."

Before Huaijing could reach the door, Tang Wen shouted again: "Huai Jieyuan."

Huaijing looked back at him, "Is there anything else?"

Tang Wendao: "The Chinese New Year is coming soon. I wrote a letter to my parents and sisters at home. Do you want to write it? I will go to the inn to send the letter tomorrow morning."

Huaijing's eyes froze, his Adam's apple moved slightly, and he said, "Thank you, I've already sent my greetings."

Tang Wen nodded, "Then I won't go on and on, drink less."

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Time slipped through the fingers day by day. Since that night, Xiao Yu has not been to the harem. He heard that an earthquake occurred in Weinan and Huayin, Shaanxi Province, causing heavy casualties. It was winter again, and he wished that there were corpses in every house. pain.

He seems as busy as ever.

But her life is still monotonous, and the only important thing is to go to Cining Palace to pay her respects.

The Empress Dowager Chu is not feeling well now, so she does not require the concubines in the harem to pay her respects every day, but going there every two days is a life-threatening matter.

Zhu Xin looked in the mirror and helped Qin Juan do her makeup, and said, "Master, the disaster is serious now, so I won't put hairpins in your hair anymore."

Qin Juan nodded and said with a smile, "Bring the blue one."

Zhu Lan smiled and said, "I'll get it, my slave!"

The harem concubines gathered in Cining Palace.

Seeing Qin Juan coming with Xiao Yun, the Queen Mother of Chu immediately smiled and said: "Yun'er, come, come to the imperial grandmother."

Xiao Yun walked over, saluted respectfully, and said slowly: "My grandson, please give my regards to the imperial grandmother."

Xiao Yun spoke late. Although he could understand everything, he always spoke slowly.

So Qin Juan taught him to speak slowly.

The child's voice is sweet to begin with, and paired with this slow speaking tone, it sounds like coquettishness.

The Queen of Chu touched the back of Xiao Yun's head, raised her eyes and said to Qin Juan: "The eldest prince's temperament is indeed much more cheerful than before. You have done your job."

Qin Chan said: "That is all the credit of the Taifu, I dare not take the credit."

The Queen of Chu smiled, and then said to Concubine Liu: "Concubine Liu, the disaster situation in the court is tense at the moment. It is good that you are willing to take the lead in saving expenses in the palace."

Concubine Liu said: "The Queen Mother is overly praised. My concubines and sisters are all women. They live in the harem and cannot help Your Majesty, so I can only save some money."

As soon as she finished speaking, Concubine Xue couldn't help but said "Yo", "How can I say it's too much! Look, Yi Chen, Sister Liu used to use hundred-year-old pine as firewood. She was overqualified for her use, but now she has no use for it."

Recently, compared to Qin Juan, Concubine Xue is even more displeased with Concubine Liu. She speaks with a spear and a stick, either openly sarcastic or underhanded. It seems that she has not yet swallowed the resentment of having the power of the Sixth Palace Co-President taken away.

Winners always have to be more tolerant towards losers. Concubine Liu did not share her common sense and took the initiative to change the conversation.

Today, this spark was finally extinguished.

But Li Yuan, this beautiful Goryeo beauty with flawless white jade, suddenly said, "Why do I see Qin Jieyu becoming more and more plump today? Could it be that..."

Could it be?

I have to say, this word is very spiritual.

The emperor went to Jingyang Palace frequently a while ago, and Li Yuan's words clearly hinted that she might be pregnant.

As soon as these words came out, the eyes of the Queen Mother, Concubine Liu, Concubine Xue, and everyone in the room fell on her.

It was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.

Qin Juan looked back at Zhu Xin and whispered: "Girl, didn't you say I lost weight this morning?"

"My slave, you can see that you have lost weight..." Zhu Xin nodded and said, "Since the disaster happened, Jieyu, you have been a vegetarian, how could you..."

Halfway through the words, Zhu Xin glanced in the direction of Li Yuan and said, "This slave is blind."

Li Yuan’s eyebrows were curved and she said with a smile: “Jieyu, don’t worry, maybe I saw it wrong.”

The little prince seemed to sense the danger. He immediately walked to Qin Juan's side, held her hand, and glanced at Li Yuan lightly.

There is no harshness in a child's gaze, but Xiao Yun's little face seems to be carved from the same mold as the emperor's, so just this look can make people deeply moved.

Qin Juan quickly hooked the little prince's hand.

The Queen Mother Chu looked at this scene and said leisurely, "This palace is deserted, it would be better to have more children."

After coming out of Cining Palace, Zhu Xin couldn't help but sigh in a low voice: "Master, the eldest prince is also going to support you today."

Qin Juan sighed.

‌ said: Even you can see it, and so can those smart people in the room.

But she had died once, so how could she care about this little intrigue? To be honest, she didn't want Xiao Yun to stand up for her at all.

While thinking, Xiao Yun squeezed Qin Juan's hand and stretched out his arms very naturally.

I am tired from walking.

Qin Juan knelt down and hugged him.

Zhu Xin said: "Why doesn't Jieyu ride in the sedan chair?"

Qin Juan said: "I just sit there all the time in the palace, so it's better to walk more."

When we returned to Jingren Palace, everyone in the palace was hanging Spring Festival couplets and pasting door gods, and their faces were all filled with joy.

Qin Juan listened all the way and said, "I would like to send my regards to Jieyu."

Not long after sitting down, Zhulanzhu pushed open the door and said softly: "Master, Concubine Liu sent someone to send furs and brocade to you and the eldest prince."

Qin Chan said: "Bring it over and let me take a look."

"Here it is." Zhu Xin handed the list to Qin Juan and said, "The maid from Yikun Palace said that the palace is saving money at the moment, so this is given to you by Concubine Liu alone."

Qin Juan took it and took a look.

Two pieces of satin, forty pieces of Ula mink fur, five pieces of satin, five pieces of Korean cloth, ten pounds of velvet, four pounds of cotton thread...

It’s almost the standard for concubine position.

Qin Juan said: "You should put it away first. I will go to Yikun Palace to express my gratitude in person tomorrow morning."

Zhu Xin said: "Yes, I will go now."

As the sun sets in the west, the sky turns red, and the bare branches rustle in the wind. Qin Juan is reading the ‌Character Book with Xiao Yun in the house.

The eldest prince was shaking his head aside, while Qin Juan held her chin up and stared at the Spring Festival couplets outside the window.

Before she left the cabinet, every New Year's Eve, the Duke's Mansion was extremely lively, with an endless stream of guests and constant laughter. She often cuddled up against her mother and quarreled with Su Huaian.

If she couldn't defeat the No. 1 Scholar, she would sue him, and her parents would all turn against her.

Su Huaian always feigned anger and hit her head with his fingers.

After a long time, she realized that Su Jingming would never be angry with her.

Thinking of this, Qin Juan suddenly remembered what happened that night.

Xue Xiangyang found clues to Su Huaian.

The man asked Mr. Sheng to tell him in front of him. I don’t know if he did it on purpose...

Seeing that Qin Juan was lost in thought, Xiao Yun tugged on her sleeves and called out to her mother. Qin Juan didn't hear her, so he immediately couldn't sit still.

Throwing the book away, he put it on her body, stretched out five short fingers, and waved them in front of Qin Juan's eyes.

"Aniang!"

Qin Huan felt a warm ball of flesh on her body and couldn't help but laugh: "What's wrong?"

Xiao Yun said seriously: "Auntie, are you...thinking about your father?"

Qin Jing was startled and raised her eyebrows slightly, "Well... the mother-in-law is thinking about other things."

Xiao Yun said again: "Then, mother and concubine, don't you miss your father?"

Qin Juan looked at his eyes and said, "Do you miss His Majesty?"

Xiao Yun nodded.

Princes of this age grew up looking at the emperor's back.

He relied on Xiao Yu, worshiped him, and respected him.

Qin Huan said: "The affairs of the country have been complicated recently. In two days, your Majesty will come to see you."

***

In the evening, Qin Juan took off the pearl hairpin.

She has always loved cleanliness and bathed every day even in winter.

As soon as the sky darkened, her body also sank into the water. Her shoulders were slightly exposed, and her long wet hair was stuck to her chest. She was closing her eyes to rest when she heard Zhu  knock on the door of the clean room. , said: "Master, hurry up, His Majesty is here."