ebookland Chapter 347 4 Brother is Crazy
Chapter 347 4 Brother is Crazy
"Your Majesty, I think what Imperial Doctor Zhang said makes sense."
An Lingrong echoed softly from the side.
Concubine Lan said that there is still no clue about the antidote for "Beauty Drunk", so the most reasonable explanation is that the secret medicine has lost its efficacy.
From then on, she wouldn't be afraid of being exposed even if she sucked out the dirty stuff for Longyue a few times.
As for Shen Meizhuang, she didn't plan to take any action.
If the dosage of "Beauty Drunk" does not reach a certain level, it will only make people feel depressed and will not affect their lives.
Shen Meizhuang has always considered herself noble and would not associate with people of different backgrounds. An Lingrong is also unwilling to take the initiative to get close to Chuxiu Palace.
The emperor thought about it and felt that what Zhang Wuwei said made sense.
"Zhang Wuwei, I leave the princess to you. If there are any changes in the future, please inform me in time."
"Wei Chen obeys your orders."
Zhang Wuwei agreed without hesitation.
Princess Longyue was an extremely rare exception, and he was about to observe her closely.
Logically speaking, Concubine Hui of Chuxiu Palace would be a better subject for observation, but Chenpi was always guarding there, so he didn't dare to overstep his bounds.
With the emperor guarding here, An Lingrong did not find the opportunity to suck out the dirty stuff for Longyue again.
The sleeping Longyue's face was rosy, and she lay there quietly, which made people feel distressed.
She helped Concubine Lan feed Longyue another cup of ginseng tea.
Zhang Wuwei said that ginseng tea can replenish qi and help the princess maintain her physical strength.
The ginseng used by Longyue came from the emperor's inner treasury and was carefully inspected by Zhang Wuwei.
Not long after, other people in the harem came to visit Princess Longyue.
Seeing that the emperor's face was becoming increasingly gloomy, An Lingrong tactfully took Concubine Hua and said goodbye.
Anle has been staying in Yongshou Palace these days, so Concubine Hua simply followed her.
"Lingrong, Shen Meizhuang is really lucky. She was only slightly poisoned, so she doesn't have to stand guard at Shoukang Palace."
Concubine Hua had had enough of kneeling and crying in Shoukang Palace every day.
An Lingrong gently tugged at her sleeve.
"Sister Nian, be careful, there are ears on the other side of the wall. Let's talk inside first. The wake over there won't last for many days, so please bear with it for now. Once the coffin is moved outside the palace, we can relax."
Fortunately, Longyue and Shen Meizhuang had the secret medicine of the previous dynasty, Beauty Drunk, otherwise Concubine Hua would have been the wrath of the emperor this time.
"Sister Nian, I see that the Emperor doesn't care much about the Empress Dowager, but you should visit Princess Longyue more often."
"In the past, Zhen Huan was favored by the emperor because of her resemblance to Empress Chunyuan. Later, she had a falling out with the emperor and left the palace in anger, but her importance in the emperor's heart has never diminished. Princess Longyue, born to Zhen Huan, naturally received the emperor's attention."
She leaned over to Concubine Hua's ear and whispered a reminder.
No matter what she thought of Shen Meizhuang, she had to show her love for Princess Longyue in front of the emperor.
"Are you saying that the Emperor is still thinking about the woman who abandoned her child? But I don't think the Emperor is..."
"That's right. When she was in great favor, even the deposed queen had to stay away from her."
Concubine Hua felt extremely sad when she recalled how many porcelain pieces were broken in the Yiku Palace.
Back then, I was fooled by the emperor and the empress dowager, mother and son. I only knew how to be jealous and vying for power, which made the deposed empress laugh at me.
Taking advantage of the fact that they were the only two in the main hall, Concubine Hua held An Lingrong's hand tightly and whispered.
"Lingrong, do you think I sent someone to take her away..."
Concubine Hua tilted her head and stuck out her tongue to silence the witness.
"Sister Nian, this is inappropriate. When Zhen Huan went to the Yangxin Palace to ask the Emperor to leave the palace, the Emperor tried to persuade her, but Zhen Huan was furious and insisted on leaving the palace to cultivate herself."
An Lingrong hurriedly tried to dissuade him.
"I suspect the Emperor will send someone to protect her. Sister, you have a child, and you can't afford to make any mistakes."
Zhen Huan was taking care of Concubine Shu who had injured her leg at Anqi Temple in the back mountain of Ganlu Temple. She was surrounded by skilled men sent by Prince Guo.
If there is any mistake, it will be exposed.
Her purpose was to let Concubine Hua know that someone was protecting Zhen Huan, and she casually blamed these people on the emperor.
In her previous life, An Lingrong had always been suspicious about the origin of Zhen Huan's child. In this life, she found out the ambitions of Concubine Shu and her son, so it is not difficult to guess who the child's father is.
The emperor has lost his fertility. If Zhen Huan enters the palace again with a bulging belly, things will be even more lively.
It's quite boring to stay in a square courtyard for a long time.
"Okay, okay, I will definitely visit Princess Longyue in Taiji Palace every day, and live up to the emperor's kindness in letting me hold the Phoenix Seal."
Concubine Hua tilted her head and asked with a chuckle.
"Lingrong, you have to go with me."
"Okay, sister will accompany you."
An Lingrong was originally going to Taiji Hall, and if she went with Concubine Hua, she wouldn't attract too much attention.
Concubine Hua had a history of acting on her own, and An Lingrong brought up the past with concern.
"Sister Nian, Cao Qinmo died of illness not long after being confined by the Emperor. She was a good mother who always cared about Princess Wen Yi, but it's a pity that she used the wrong method."
"Li Shu Ren was disliked by the Emperor because of the night banquet and banged his head against the pillar in the Yangxin Palace. This Third Prince Hongshi..."
"Lingrong, don't worry. I will never act impulsively and will not give anyone a handle to attack me."
Concubine Hua patted her chest and made the promise boldly.
Being the holder of the Phoenix Seal was probably the most glorious time in her life. With such a mother, no one dared to look down on Anle.
Concubine Hua thought of the empress dowager lying in Shoukang Palace, and leaned over to An Lingrong and whispered in her ear.
"Lingrong, I heard that the Empress Dowager left an imperial decree before her death, saying that she wanted to stay in the capital to look after the next generation. The Ministry of Works has already built a mausoleum outside the capital."
"The Emperor has always been frugal, how could he agree to this..."
The three empresses of the previous emperor were all buried in Jingling Mausoleum, only the empress dowager was brought out.
An Lingrong had doubts about the Queen Mother's last words.
But this has nothing to do with her.
"Our Emperor does practice frugality, but the money used to build the mausoleum this time was seized from the Imperial Household Department. His Majesty was able to clean out the corrupt officials in the Imperial Household Department thanks to the Empress Dowager's dying reminder. I'm sure the ministers of the previous dynasty would have no objection."
Concubine Hua enthusiastically shared her guess with An Lingrong.
An Lingrong would occasionally chime in with a few words to support her.
She thought to herself that the emperor was really good at putting the blame on others.
The deceased empress dowager could not jump out of the coffin to refute, so naturally, whatever the emperor who saw her last said was what she had to do.
An Lingrong didn't believe that no one could see that this was the emperor's intention, but the Imperial Household Department was indeed going too far and would sooner or later harm the country's foundation.
The royal family dealt with their own servants, and ministers of the previous dynasty had no right to interfere in family affairs.
Besides, given the emperor's diligent and honest style, a portion of the silver confiscated from the Imperial Household Department will be used to fill the national treasury.
It had been a while since Concubine Hua had such a satisfying conversation with anyone, and she couldn't stop talking so she simply had dinner in Yongshou Palace.
"Lingrong, you really know how to enjoy yourself."
She was about to make a joke when Songzhi came hurriedly reporting.
"My two majesties, this is terrible! The Fourth Prince, who was in mourning at the thatched cottage at Cining Gate, has inexplicably gone mad!"