Jin Tingjiao

Chapter 537 He is out of the palace
Xiao Huai has a different opinion: "The concubine is pregnant, so she can't be affected. What should I do in case of bumping into each other?"

The cabinet is in trouble.

The emperor and prince has the ability, the wrist, and the art of controlling people, which can be said to be invincible.

Then, coupled with the rare deep affection and righteousness of a monarch, it makes the harem far away from the struggle of the palace and presents a peaceful and harmonious atmosphere, which is of course good.

But right now this also shows that it is not good.

Now there are only their father, son and daughter-in-law in the whole palace, and the princess is pregnant, so there is a shortage of manpower to meet the married woman at the palace banquet.

Can't hold a palace banquet, call all ministers but not officials and family members?
The key is that there is no clan wife in the court who can replace it.

If Jingnan King He Lanzhun and Ruyang King Huo Jiu were married, then it would not be a problem for their concubines to come to help.

But isn't King Ruyang not married yet, let alone King Jingnan, Huo Jiu has a fiancée anyway, but he doesn't even say anything here, and Princess Jingnan doesn't even know if she's born yet!

Therefore, the ministers fell silent unanimously.

Anyway, let's talk about it after the two of them figure it out.

He Lanzhun and Huo Jiu didn't speak, they naturally knew the importance of this child in Shen Xi's stomach.

If the emperor never establishes an empress and accepts concubines again in this life, it means that only Xiao Huai is his lifeblood.

And Xiao Huai seems to be absolutely invincible compared to his father in this point, if Shen Xi's birth had any mistakes, and later some diseases in his body would affect his heirs, then it would be a great sin.

It was even harder for Shen Ruopu to say anything.

Ding Guogong was still thinking about Shen Xi's reaching out to Han Ning a while ago, after thinking about it, he said: "In my opinion, I simply don't entertain the officials and family members, and let the wives of all levels go to the East Palace to kowtow." She is tall, so the princess doesn't have to worry too much."

Xiao Huai felt that this method was good, and silently hugged Duke Ding.

The emperor caressed a white jade paperweight in his hand, but said slowly: "On New Year's Eve, the imperial decree will be promulgated, how can the wives kowtow hastily?"

Everyone was taken aback again.

In the past few months, I haven't seen any instructions from him to Mrs. Canon Wei, and I thought that this matter was exposed, or he had other plans.

At this moment, he suddenly brought it up, only to realize that he was still thinking about it.

No matter what, Xiao Huai had nothing to say after saying that.

He only has this mother, she has not enjoyed any glory, it is impossible for him to let her give in at this moment.

He looked at Shen Xi in embarrassment.

Shen Xi squeezed his hand and shook his head.

In fact, she didn't think she needed to be so cautious. Liu Menglan said that she could live with peace of mind for at least seven or eight months. Now that the most dangerous first three months have passed, it is no longer so dangerous.

And even if she came forward to receive her, who would dare to come up and bump into her?
Furthermore, the officials and family members will not be so ignorant, knowing that she and the child in her belly are so important, but still pestering her.

It's just that Xiao Huai made such a statement, and everyone didn't dare to make mistakes.

"Okay, when the time comes, send a few more people to follow, just pay more attention." The emperor put down the paperweight, which was considered a conclusion.

Here we discuss the trivial matters of the palace banquet again.

Xiao Huai leaned close to her ear and whispered: "When the time comes, you don't need to accompany me, just stay in the East Palace.

"The officials and family members are here. People from Honglu Temple and the Ministry of Rites will make arrangements for them to do what they are supposed to do. When the edict is issued, I will take you out and kowtow."

Shen Xi pursed his lips and nodded.

That's how it was decided.

Next comes the preparation phase.

All the ministries were in charge of the matter, so of course Shen Xi would not be easily alarmed, but there were still some things that needed to be labored for her.

For example, the selection of tea sets and tableware, the flower bonsai placed in each palace, the clothes she should wear when the imperial edict is issued, which hairpin to wear when going to the banquet, what color handkerchief she wants to wear when accepting worship, and the clothes on the table. What melons and fruits to put.

It's all small things, not tiring, but tedious.

Originally Xiao Huai didn't want them to bother her all the time, but Liu Menglan repeatedly explained that more activities are needed to help the child in her belly grow up and give birth when the time comes, so he reluctantly opened his eyes and closed his eyes.

Because there is no concubine, Shen Xi is not only busy with the East Palace, but also has to take care of the Qianqing Palace.

Xiaonian arrived in a flash, and the imperial dining room cooked dumplings with various fillings.

During dinner, Shen Xi and Xiao Huai went to Qianqing Palace to send their filial piety, but who knew that the emperor was not in the palace!

When I asked the palace people around me, I didn't know when he left the palace.However, he went out with a few confidant guards, so there should be no problem with safety.

It is not necessary to go up early the next day.

Xiao Huai still went to the front hall early to deal with government affairs, while Shen Xi took the maids to the House of Internal Affairs to choose the decorations for the palace banquet.

When passing by the Qianqing Palace, I saw a group of people wearing casual clothes entering the palace gate, I felt suspicious, so I couldn't help turning over to have a look.

But a eunuch stopped her with a smile at the door: "Good morning, princess. The emperor is in charge of the government, and it is inconvenient to summon the princess at this moment."

Shen Xi didn't come to see the emperor.

She asked, "Who came just now?"

The eunuch still smiled: "Your Highness may be dazzled, no one came in just now."

Shen Xi was surprised, she clearly saw four or five men in regular clothes walking in, the back of the leader was still familiar, he looked a bit like the emperor, why didn't anyone come?

"Really?" she asked suspiciously.

"Really not." The eunuch shook his head like a rattle.

Shen Xi had no choice but to look inside the palace gate and had no choice but to leave.

It is clear that people have entered, but they say they have not entered. Why is this?

The emperor left the palace last night, and she didn't receive any news about when she would return to the palace. Could it be that the person she saw was really the emperor?
But why would the emperor spend the night outside?What did he do that night?

Since the founding of the People's Republic of China, the world has been peaceful, so what people and things outside the palace are worthy of his lingering all night?
Shen Xi only felt that the emperor was getting weirder and weirder.

This appearance... To be offensive, why does it seem like there is a pink confidant hiding outside?Could it be that after so many years of guarding, he is finally willing to let the iron tree bloom?

But thinking of Xiao Huai's previous speculation, she temporarily buried this matter in her heart, so as not to have any conflicts between father and son years ago.

After returning to the East Palace, Xiao Huai was discussing matters with Zhan Shifu and other subordinates.

Seeing her sitting beside her in a trance, he took a moment to beckon her over, and handed her his hand stove: "Is it cold? If it's cold, don't run around. I don't care about that guy Liu Menglan." It's too reliable, don't turn around and let him be tricked."

Shen Xi glanced at him, Liu Menglan didn't think her death was too slow, he had the guts to be vague about the emperor's heir?
"If there is nothing else, the minister will go down to do errands later."

The subjects all resigned knowingly and kindly waved away the palace man at the gate.

(End of this chapter)