Selling wife for fame? Kick out the scumbag and marry the new emperor to enjoy the harem of favors

Chapter 127 Grind it

The delicate little girl's cry immediately made people feel soft-hearted.

The Queen Mother waved her hand, "Okay, stop crying. The Imperial Grandmother doesn't blame you. Come to Grandmother quickly."

Princess Lingyi was crying as she walked up to the Queen Mother. She leaned into her arms like a spoiled child, her voice muffled.

"My fourth brother said that the snacks made by our mother were not as delicious as those made by Concubine Zhuang. Lingyi was unhappy for a moment and said something wrong. Lingyi didn't mean it. Lingyi will apologize to my brother later. Grandmother, my brother is going back to Yanqing Palace. Lingyi will move in to accompany you, okay?"

Speaking of which, Princess Lingyi is the lively and naughty one, and she is also the one who is sweet-mouthed and can act coquettishly to please others.

The Queen Mother was now coaxed into a soft mood.

He held the little girl in his arms, his face full of love.

"Okay, the Empress Dowager also likes Lingyi to come to Fukang Palace."

Seeing that Princess Lingyi had made the Queen Mother happy, Princess Zhaoqing stepped forward at the right time and bowed properly.

"Grandmother, today's incident is my fault. I failed to look after my younger brothers and sisters, causing them to act recklessly and nearly ruining the relationship. If my fourth brother gets sick from crying, I will be to blame. From now on, I will fulfill my responsibilities as the eldest sister and will not let something like this happen again."

Princess Zhaoqing had a guilty look on her face when she spoke, but her words were sincere.

The Queen Mother looked at her with a soft gaze. "Good child, you have always been the most sensible and obedient. However, although you are their eldest sister, you are still young after all. Your brothers and sisters' mischief is none of your business. Don't blame yourself too much."

"Yes, thank you, Empress Dowager, for your comfort." Princess Zhaoqing nodded, and her little face seemed to be relieved.

After talking to the two children for a few words, the Queen Mother asked the Queen and her daughter to sit down.

The Queen sat down and said with concern, "Your Majesty, you have been working hard lately. You look not as good as before. I specially brought some peach gum for nourishing the skin and replenishing the blood. Your Majesty, you usually use donkey-hide gelatin, and this peach gum tastes even better. I have it boiled with honey or stewed with papaya, and it tastes delicious."

As he spoke, he asked Tingyun to present the things.

Tan Hui stepped forward to take it. The empress dowager looked at it and a slight smile appeared on her face.

"You have a heart."

With just this one sentence, the queen did not get the answer she wanted.

But the queen was not in a hurry and still maintained her virtuous and gentle smile.

"It's what a son should do."

After some more small talk, the Queen left Fukang Palace with her two children.

After she left, Tan Hui poured the empress dowager a cup of tea and whispered, "Your Majesty, you've been really tired lately. It's almost the end of the year, and the palace is full of affairs, which is very tiring. With the arrival of the envoys from Xichi Kingdom, the palace will definitely have to hold a banquet, which will require even more effort. I'm worried about your health."

"I'm tired too," the Queen Mother said, taking a sip of her tea. "Taking care of the Fourth Prince, in particular, takes a lot of energy."

Tan Hui nodded. "In my opinion, Your Majesty should talk to the Emperor and hand over the management of the palace affairs to the Empress. Otherwise, what will happen if you become exhausted?"

"After a while, the Emperor handed over the power of the harem to me so that the Empress could have some peace and quiet. Today, the Empress brought her two children with her. Although she didn't say it explicitly, I can see that she is getting a little anxious and wants to take back the power. Why do you think that is?"

The Queen Mother lowered her eyes and asked in a low voice.

Tan Hui thought for a moment and guessed, "Could it be because Concubine Xie has recovered from her illness and regained her favor, and is even showing signs of suppressing the other concubines in the harem again?"

Everyone in the palace knew what happened in Chengming Palace that day.

The Queen Mother chuckled softly, "It's good that you know. The Queen is too impatient. She should be tempered a little more. Otherwise, she will suffer greatly in the future."

"I hope Her Majesty the Queen understands the Queen Mother's painstaking efforts." Tan Hui nodded slightly.

I thought the matter would be over, but unexpectedly, something happened again at night.

The fourth prince fell asleep because he was tired from crying. Suddenly in the middle of the night he burst into tears again in his sleep, much more fiercely than during the day.

I cried until my voice was hoarse and I vomited continuously.

None of the wet nurses or the servants who were close to him could coax him.

The Empress Dowager was awakened and rushed to see the child, but she was at a loss. She had no choice but to call for the imperial physician while sending someone to Yanqing Palace to fetch Concubine Zhuang. She couldn't let the child cry like this all the time.

Chengming Hall.

Xie Jiu is still the one sleeping with me tonight.

I was sleeping soundly when I suddenly heard Yang Zhian knocking on the door.

"Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager has sent for the imperial physician!"

Upon hearing this, Xie Jiu opened his eyes immediately. Zhao Xingjin moved even faster and sat up.

"What's going on? Is the Queen Mother ill?"

"Your Majesty, the Fourth Prince had a nightmare and was crying so hard that he couldn't be comforted. The Empress Dowager has already sent people to Yanqing Palace to call Concubine Zhuang." Yang Zhian replied.

After hearing this, Xie Jiu spoke softly, "Your Majesty, if the Empress Dowager hadn't been completely helpless, she certainly wouldn't have asked Concubine Zhuang to go. It's obvious that the Fourth Prince is in a state of great distress. Perhaps he's suffering from some other discomfort, not just a nightmare. Your Majesty, why don't you go and take a look? That would put your mind at ease."

Zhao Xingjin had the same idea in mind. He responded in a deep voice and quickly stood up.

Xie Jiu naturally followed along.

When the two arrived at Fukang Palace, Concubine Zhuang was already there.

At this moment, she was holding the Fourth Prince and comforting him softly.

Xie Jiu looked over and saw that Concubine Zhuang had not even changed out of her pajamas. She only put on a rough outer robe and her hair was still loose, which showed that she had come in a hurry.

I really love my child too.

Hearing the noise, she saw that it was Zhao Xingjin coming, and hurriedly looked over. Her beautiful eyes were full of worry and distress, and there were tears in them. In such a situation, she was very pitiful.

"emperor."

Concubine Zhuang called out softly, and tears rolled down the corners of her eyes.

After all, there was friendship, and Zhao Xingjin's gaze softened a little.

"Okay, take care of the kids first."

Finally, he turned and walked towards the Queen Mother.

"Mother, are you alright? You look pale, why don't you ask the imperial physician to take your pulse?"

The Queen Mother had not suffered such fatigue in many years after being disturbed by the Fourth Prince's disturbance in the middle of the night. Naturally, she was a little tired, so she just waved her hand.

"I'm fine, I just lack energy."

He is indeed old.

Zhao Xingjin's face showed worry. "Mother, please go and get some rest. I think it would be better if Concubine Zhuang took the Fourth Prince back to Yanqing Palace tonight so you can get some rest."

Upon hearing this, Concubine Zhuang's eyes immediately brightened up and she looked at the Queen Mother with anticipation.

The Queen Mother naturally understood her thoughts and felt sorry for the Fourth Prince, so she nodded.

"Alright, let her take the child back. After all, the child is closer to the mother."

"I will take good care of the Fourth Prince and not let the Emperor and the Empress Dowager worry!" Concubine Zhuang hurriedly stood up holding the Fourth Prince.

It seems as if he is afraid that if he expresses his gratitude a little too late, the other party will regret it.

It is indeed a heart full of love for his son, and it is very sincere.

She didn't even think about seeking favor from Zhao Xingjin, and immediately left Fukang Palace with her child.

After she left, the Queen Mother seemed to have thought of something.

She took the initiative and said, "I am old after all. I have been taking care of the Fourth Prince and managing the palace affairs for a while now, and I am really overwhelmed. As the end of the year is approaching, things are getting more and more complicated. I think it would be better to let the Queen take charge, so that I don't run out of energy and make mistakes. That would be bad."