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Chapter 273 Appropriate
What Jiang Shaohua said was indeed in line with Empress Dowager Zheng's wishes, and everything was appropriate.

Empress Dowager Zheng listened to Jiang Shaohua's words and became more and more pleased with her: "Shaohua, you are a filial and good boy."

Jiang Shaohua held Empress Dowager Zheng's hand, put his face in her palm, and said softly: "Shaohua is what it is today because of my great-aunt's protection. From now on, Shaohua is willing to do its best to share my worries for my great-aunt."

Empress Dowager Zheng was very satisfied, relaxed and became more and more tired.

Jiang Shaohua said softly: "The doctor Ji has prescribed the medicine, and I will prepare the medicine for my great-aunt."

Empress Dowager Zheng hummed.

Eunuch Zhao gave the princess a thumbs up in his heart.

Princess Baohua and the others were kneeling in the mourning hall in the harem, and the prince was guarding the mourning hall. Now there was an emptiness around Empress Dowager Zheng. The princess came at the right time, and her filial piety was just right.

Jiang Shaohua went to boil the medicine himself and served Empress Dowager Zheng to drink it.

In her previous life, she had been in the palace for several years and knew the Empress Dowager Zheng's temperament, lifestyle, habits and preferences very well.

Empress Dowager Zheng hated medicine the most. After finishing it reluctantly, she must eat a few candied fruits. Before she could open her mouth to give instructions, her favorite peach preserves were on her lips. A silk handkerchief gently wiped the corners of her mouth.

Queen Mother Zheng was well served and couldn't help but ask: "Shaohua, how do you know that the Ai family likes candied fruits?"

Jiang Shaohua said softly: "My great-aunt mentioned it once when she wrote to me, so I remembered it."

Did she write about this in her letter?
Empress Dowager Zheng's mind was so groggy that she couldn't remember these minute details. She said casually: "In the past few years, the Ai family has been thinking about you. When you come to the palace this time, don't go back to Nanyang. Stay with the Ai family."

Jiang Shaohua raised his eyes and looked at Empress Dowager Zheng: "I really want to stay some time. Firstly, I will show my filial piety to my great-aunt. Secondly, I will help my great-aunt. I will return to Nanyang after the court and palace are settled. ”

"Don't be upset, great-aunt. Nanyang was left to me by my grandfather, and I have to guard it. Besides, I am in Nanyang County, and it is easier to do things far away from the court. If I really stay in the palace, under the eyes of everyone all day long, how can I do it? Have time and energy to do things?”

Empress Dowager Zheng was in a low state of mind and had no intention of saying more: "Forget it, let's discuss this later!"

Jiang Shaohua hummed: "Grandma-aunt, have a good sleep. I'll guard your great-aunt."

Queen Mother Zheng closed her eyes and quickly fell asleep.

As expected, Jiang Shaohua stayed by the bed.

Eunuch Zhao quietly stepped forward: "The princess has traveled a long way and came into the palace without stopping for a moment. She must be very tired. There are servants guarding here. The princess goes to have a rest first. The queen is about to wake up, so the servant will call the princess. ”

In the past three years, Eunuch Zhao has enjoyed a rich private life and received many benefits from the Nanyang Palace. However, Eunuch Zhao also always whispered in Empress Dowager Zheng's ears and said good things about Nanyang County. Jiang Shaohua was able to maintain a good relationship with the Empress Dowager Zheng, and Eunuch Zhao's contribution was not small.

"Thank you Eunuch Zhao for your kindness." Jiang Shaohua lowered his voice: "I am young and energetic, so I can still hold on."

Eunuch Zhao stopped persuading him any more.

Queen Mother Zheng slept for an hour and slowly woke up. When she opened her eyes, a slightly immature but extremely beautiful girl's face came into view.

Empress Dowager Zheng was in a trance for a moment.

By the way, this is Jiang Shaohua, the princess of Nanyang County. She wrote letters of greetings every month, offered new shafts and plows, and gave generous gifts on birthdays, especially the red gold Buddha statue, which won her heart. Even when Nanyang County grew new grains, they did not forget to present them to the court...

"Last year, you personally wrote a memorial and wanted to donate new grain for grain. Prime Minister Wang directly rejected the memorial and made unreasonable accusations." Empress Dowager Zheng sighed: "The Ai family wanted to return to protect it, but in the court, Prime Minister Wang could decide with just one word , Aijia can’t help it. To say the least, I’m really wronging you.”

Jiang Shaohua responded softly: "I know my great-aunt's difficulties in my heart. Compared with the stability of the court, my grievances are nothing to mention." Empress Dowager Zheng gently patted the back of Jiang Shaohua's hand: "Okay. My son, just understand. Your uncle was bedridden that day, and everything in the court was left in the hands of Prime Minister Wang, so the Ai family had to tolerate it. "

"Who would have thought that this concession would lead to great disaster."

Empress Dowager Zheng's tone became increasingly excited: "If it hadn't been for Prime Minister Wang's recommendation, the imperial court would not have sent General Wei to lead the troops to reinforce. What happened? They were defeated in Pingzhou. General Du, who went to reinforce, was unexpectedly killed by the rebel army... …50,000 elite troops were defeated! Nearly 40% of them were killed or wounded, and only 30,000 remaining troops were defeated, with no fighting spirit.”

"The emperor was so angry at this bad news that he died!"

Queen Mother Zheng’s voice was choked and her eyes turned red again.

Jiang Shaohua's eyes were also red, and he held Empress Dowager Zheng's hand tightly with both hands: "The prince's cousin is still young. This Daliang Palace needs the Empress Dowager to support it, and the court needs the Empress Dowager even more. The Empress Dowager must support it."

Queen Mother Zheng's heart was filled with excitement, and her tears naturally stopped.

Jiang Shaohua looked at Empress Dowager Zheng and asked in a low voice: "Mother, General Du has 30,000 elite soldiers around him. How could he be rushed to the front of the battle by the rebel army? And he was killed by the rebel army? Is there another hidden secret in this?"

Empress Dowager Zheng was confused when asked: "What's the secret behind this! The rebel army took control of Pingzhou, and those ignorant people actually joined the rebel army. The number of the rebel army was tens of thousands. According to the battle report, General Du was killed by a group of rebel soldiers. He rushed to his side and was shot to death by a flurry of arrows."

Mrs. Zheng really didn't know.

The death of General Du and the tragic defeat of the British Guards Battalion are by no means as simple as they appear.

Jiang Shaohua felt a little chilled in his heart and said softly: "I just said it casually, don't take it to heart, Madam."

Queen Mother Zheng really didn’t think much about it. She lives in the palace all year round and knows nothing about war. Furthermore, she would never have thought that in order to bring down Prime Minister Wang, the Zheng family and his son would dare to secretly send dead soldiers to mix with the rebel army, and cooperate inside and outside to assassinate General Du.

The sky grew dark.

Eunuch Zhao went to light the palace lanterns, and Aunt Sufang went to pass on the food. During the emperor's mourning period, all meat and fish in the palace are prohibited. The officials kneeling in the mourning hall only had steamed buns and cold water. It's the same in the harem.

Empress Dowager Zheng only has two more vegetarian dishes.

Jiang Shaohua accompanied Queen Mother Zheng to a simple dinner. With her appetite, it was naturally far from enough. When I first arrived, I could only endure it for a while.

"The Queen Mother," Eunuch Zhao quietly came to report: "The Crown Prince is here."

Empress Dowager Zheng cheered up and said, "Please come in, Prince Edward."

Jiang Shaohua stood up to greet him. The prince knelt down for more than twenty days and was already exhausted. With the support of my companions, I slowly walked into the dormitory.

"Shaohua met His Highness the Crown Prince."

Under the bright candlelight, a beautiful girl dressed in plain white bowed with her skirt folded.

When he hugged his head and cried during the day, he had no time to take a closer look. Now when he looked carefully, the prince couldn't help but be amazed.

Princess Baohua is dignified and beautiful, the Lord of Dongping County is gorgeous and charming, the Lord of Huaiyang County is charming and lovely, and Miss Fan who lives in the palace is innocent and a rare beauty.

But compared with Jiang Shaohua in front of him, he immediately pales in comparison.

(End of this chapter)