Long Harem Road

Chapter 98

There are only three days left before the Seventh Prince's full moon banquet, Huanxie politely sent away Li Mingzhong who came to Qingfeng Palace to explain the banquet, turned around calmly, and the smile on his face disappeared instantly, replaced by a touch of worry.

Since Concubine Le was thrown into the cold palace, more than ten days have passed. The emperor has been devoting himself to government affairs without sleeping and eating. He has not stepped into the harem even half a step, even the seventh prince who is his heart and soul, has not come to visit, although other people in the harem did not No abnormality was noticed, but Joy still noticed a little strangeness from the master's words and attitude!
"Master, Manager Li has already left, and the standard treatment of the little prince's full moon banquet is still one level higher than that of the fourth prince." Joyfully bowed into the inner hall, and truthfully reported Li Mingzhong's explanation, with a hint of relief in his words.

Baozhu leaned on the bed and closed her eyes to meditate, with three thousand black hairs hanging down her back. Although she was in confinement, she was refreshed, her complexion was rosy, and she didn't look bloated.

"Understood!" Baozhu slowly opened her eyes, with a little firmness in her eyes, and said in a calm tone, "How long has it been since the emperor came to visit?"

"Return to master, it's been twelfth days. Although the emperor is busy with government affairs, he still doesn't forget to send Mr. Li to give presents to the little prince every now and then." Huan Huan hurriedly argued for the emperor, and when he refused, the smile on his face froze.

"Okay." Baozhu frowned slightly, Qianqian lifted her hand slightly, interrupted the joy, and continued, "I know your kindness, and arranged for Huanxi to make Shiquan Dabu soup for the emperor. , send it to Qianqing Palace, and hand it over to Director Li in person."

"Yes, master!" Joyful heart skipped a beat. Master has been in the palace for so many years, this is the first time to send a food box to Qianqing Palace. Could it be that something really happened this time?
"If the emperor summons you, let me tell you that my palace intends to discuss with the emperor about the Seventh Prince's full moon banquet; in case...," Baozhu unconsciously bit her red lips, with a slight struggle in her eyes, "Go."

"Yes, master!", Huanxi bowed her head in salute and stepped back. Although the master's words were half spoken, she knew very well that the master was betting on the emperor's heart.

This time, whether you can pass the test smoothly depends on the emperor's attitude. If the emperor summons and comes to Qingfeng Palace, relying on the master's means, there is still room for maneuver. leave in a hurry.

Baozhu pulled the thin quilt on her body, looked at the back of Huanxie, with a complicated expression, and there was a trace of uneasiness and anxiety in her usually calm heart. With the emperor's personality, after the incident with Concubine Le, the situation in the harem was stable. A tiger without its tusks is no longer a concern;
She will definitely spoil Qingfeng Palace even more unscrupulously. However, the emperor's attitude changed suddenly, and she couldn't help but think about it. The biggest possibility is that Concubine Le bit her back before her downfall.

In fact, considering that she is now the only one favoring the harem, it is not an exaggeration to say that the other concubines are the father-killers and enemies. They cannot always be helpless against her.Therefore, Concubine Le's behavior is also human nature.

She never dared to look down on anyone in the harem. These heavenly girls who have been cultivated by powerful families are all masters in fighting for favor and power, and using intrigues and tricks, which can make the emperor hesitate. And something extremely unfavorable to her.

In the four years of entering the palace, she has been cautious and overcame obstacles all the way. From the fourth-rank Jieyu to the first-rank concubine De, there are elements of her father and brother's fighting spirit and being reused, and her own intelligence knows how to advance and retreat. The contempt, all this, bought her time to gain a firm foothold in the intricate harem.

However, it is undeniable that the emperor's special treatment of her is the root cause of her smooth journey to the harem. Although she deliberately caters to this situation, it is more of fate, the luck of winning the Sacred Heart.

Baozhu had to admit that if she hadn't "accidentally" won the emperor's favor and the emperor's deliberate connivance and protection, her journey to the harem would have been more difficult and troublesome, and she would not have dealt with her so confidently.

The emperor's attitude is very important, and there must be no quarrel with the emperor. After careful consideration, she decided to take the initiative to attack. After more than ten days, the emperor should calm down. With the emperor's feelings for her, she will probably give her a chance to defend herself .

The emperor had already eaten dinner when he arrived at Qingfeng Palace, but Baozhu did not forget to arrange for someone, and carefully prepared her favorite health soup. The fact that the emperor can go there shows the emperor's affection for her.

Although it is during the confinement period, it is not the first time for the emperor to enter the inner palace, as long as the emperor is happy, the rules are just for decoration.

"Your Majesty!" Baozhu stood up abruptly, staring in a daze at the approaching man, her heart pounding uncontrollably, inadvertently, this man had touched her heart, his handsome face was a bit haggard, His eyes were bloodshot, and his chin was dotted with stubble.

Zhao Zhen walked towards the shocked woman on the bed step by step with tenacious steps, staring at her clear eyes for a moment, he could feel the excitement of Baozhu, and he could feel the joy in her eyes even though it was hidden deeply.

Clenching his hands unconsciously, the always calm king of a country, the Ninth Five-Year Lord, actually felt the thin sweat in his palms. For this woman, this woman he put in his heart, Zhao Zhen felt the love-hate relationship for the first time. complexities.

He has always known that this woman is intelligent and capable, but he knows better that she is kind-hearted. She has the attitude of not offending anyone if she doesn't offend me, and if someone offends me, I will return it a hundred times. In fact, he doesn't dislike such a personality, but even more appreciate!

But what if one day, the object of her counterattack becomes the queen mother who supported him all the way?
Yu Li, he knew she was just fighting back. However, after all, it was the mother who gave birth to him and raised him. Looking at the mother who was lying on the hospital bed, babbling and unable to say that life was worse than death, he could only escape. , with his biological mother on one side, he was in a dilemma!

"Your Majesty?" Baozhu couldn't help calling out when she saw the Emperor standing in front of her absent-mindedly?
Zhao Zhen came back to his senses, forced a smile, and said bluntly, "My concubine looks good!"

Baozhu's heart 'thumped'. How long had it been since she heard the official word 'Aifei'? Since when did she get used to him calling her 'Bao'er'.

"Your Majesty, pay attention to your body!" Baozhu pretended to be nonchalant, and said dryly, there was a tremor in her tone that she didn't notice, but Zhao Zhen caught it.

Zhao Zhen was noncommittal, turned around and sat on the soft couch, seeing the woman in front of him pretending to be nothing, felt a little distressed in his heart, "I just went to see the little prince, he is very cute."

"Yeah, the full moon will be full soon, so fat and white!" Baozhu said with soft eyes, but she was anxious in her heart how to make the emperor open his heart, so that she could prescribe the right medicine and let the emperor open his heart knot.

After a brief silence, Baozhu changed her mind. Since she had made up her mind, it was the best way to take the initiative to attack, otherwise she would appear guilty.

"I don't know what happened to the concubine to upset the emperor, even if the emperor wants to punish him, I beg the emperor to let the concubine die!" Baozhu suddenly got up and got off the bed, knelt on the ground, her body straightened, and she looked up at the emperor with stubborn eyes.

Because of confinement, the inner hall was covered with thick carpets, and Baozhu would often get out of bed and take a walk in the hall, so she didn't realize that the floor was hard and cold, but it shocked the complicated emperor.

"What is Bao'er doing? How can you be so careless about your body?" Zhao Zhen rushed forward angrily, picked up the woman on the ground, picked her up and put her on the bed, her face was so dark that water dripped out.

Baozhu let go of her hanging heart. The emperor's anxious concern will not be faked. With the emotional premise, she can solve any misunderstandings. She is confident that in the four years in the palace, she has never done anything beyond the emperor's As for the bottom line, at least, she didn't do it herself.

The only thing that can make the emperor have a hard time is probably the queen mother's sudden illness, but judging from the emperor's attitude, he did not grasp the direct evidence to prove that all this was man-made;
After all, regarding poppies, no matter how powerful the emperor is, it is impossible to be clear about it. The methods that Xianfei has laid out for seven or eight years are not foolproof, but they will not be easily caught, even if it is the emperor.

Thinking of this, Baozhu stretched out her small white hand, and grasped the emperor's sleeve, her red lips were biting tightly, her eyes were bright red, but she stubbornly refused to speak.

Zhao Zhen sighed in his heart, sat down on the side of the bed, and hugged the woman in his arms tightly. As a Ninth Five-Year Lord who can control a country with ease, it is impossible for him to be indifferent to what Baozhu has done since entering the palace. Knowing that, however, he chose to turn a blind eye, because he knew that Baozhu could control the size.

Regarding the Queen Mother's sudden illness, he was not without doubts. However, the omnipotent hidden guards could not find any evidence, so he had to bury his doubts deeply. Deep down, maybe he didn't want to link all this with the orb.

Le Fei's questioning completely pierced through this layer of window paper. He made up his mind to investigate thoroughly. After more than ten days of investigation, there were only sporadic evidence, but it could not prove that he was directly involved with Qingfeng Palace.

However, the timing of the Empress Dowager's illness was too coincidental. Although he was confident that he knew every move of the Qingfeng Palace, he still couldn't get over this hurdle in his heart. Once the seeds of doubt were planted, they naturally wouldn't be easily removed.

"Your Majesty, I don't know if someone has said something to you, but since I entered the palace, I will not offend anyone if I inherit. I am honored to have your favor and protection. With the fourth and seventh princes, this concubine should have Contentment."

Seeing that the emperor was speechless, Baozhu had tears in her eyes, and then poured a dose of strong medicine, "However, you are the only favorite, and my concubine has more extravagant expectations. I am also selfish, and I am reluctant to leave you; but you For a period of time, if you stay away, the concubine will feel uncomfortable!"

The more Baozhu said, the more wronged she was, at this moment she regarded this man as everything, and the tears rolled down silently, hot and scalding, unknowingly, he had already entered her heart, but she dared not admit it, the truth was false, the emperor would know it distinguish.

"Bao'er, I..." Hearing Bao Zhu's true confession, Zhao Zhen's heart trembled, and he hurriedly reached out to wipe the tears off her face, but the tears flowed like a fountain, and the more they wiped, the more they wiped;
"Bao'er, stop crying. It's not good for your health. I just have doubts. Why am I willing to leave you?" Zhao Zhen's heart is full of regret at the moment. If you have doubts, you can ask Bao'er face to face. Expanded by misunderstanding?

"Your Majesty, my concubine is not unreasonable. If you have any questions, I will definitely tell you everything!" Bao Zhu turned her face away, wiped away her tears, and stared stubbornly at Zhao Zhen with a pair of clear eyes, clear and pure.

Because of Baozhu's attitude, most of the doubts in Zhao Zhen's heart have disappeared, but a little bit more guilt. In fact, because Baozhu only has grievances that are ignored by the man he loves, he has no guilt.

"Bao Er, Empress Dowager, Empress Dowager, she is now paralyzed in bed, unable to speak, and I am anxious for a while!" Zhao Zhen gently stroked Bao Zhu's cheek and said, but did not say it clearly. I believe that with Bao Er's intelligence, he will understand.

"Your Majesty, it is undeniable that the empress dowager suddenly fell ill and the concubines are relieved." Baozhu took the emperor's big hand, groping for the thin calluses on his palm, raised her eyes to look at the emperor, and said calmly:

"The concubine will not deny her defense against the queen mother, but she is an elder and the grandmother of the fourth prince and the seventh prince, so the concubine will never take the initiative to hurt her!"

Zhao Zhen was relieved, what Baozhu said was true, the secret guard found Baozhu's attention to the queen mother, but could not find other actions, presumably it was just a rainy day, after all, he knew how vicious the queen mother was to Concubine De.

There was a little more pity in Zhao Zhen's eyes, and his dissatisfaction with the queen mother once again prevailed, "It's hard for Bao'er, I believe it!", and stretched out his hand to hold Baozhu in his arms.

During this period of time, he is suffering, he trusts Baozhu, and is more willing to follow his own heart, otherwise, but with his status as the Ninth Five-Year Supreme, if there is a trace of doubt, he will not trust easily, he is just looking for An excuse to go down the stairs, let all the past disappear.

On the [-]th day of April in the seventh year of the Yuan Qing Dynasty, the seven princes had a full moon banquet. The emperor and concubine De appeared side by side, harmonious and happy, envious of others. In charge of Fengyin and exercise the rights of the queen.

Everyone knew that the so-called imperial concubine was just a harem rank specially set up by the emperor because the empress dowager could not abolish the empress. So far, the harem has entered the era of Ji Baozhu.

One month later, after the canonization ceremony of the imperial concubine comparable to the empress, the distraught empress spoke indiscriminately while serving the empress dowager, and collapsed the Li mansion, and told the empress dowager who was deliberately concealed about the fact that the imperial concubine was in charge of the harem. Furious and stunned.

Ten days later, the queen mother passed away, and the whole country mourned!
The eldest princess voluntarily led a spiritual practice to save the queen mother, and has since disappeared!

In May of the eighth year of the Yuan Qing Dynasty, following the death of the empress dowager and the disappearance of the eldest princess, the empress, who had been insane for nearly a year, died in her sleep. The emperor was buried in the empress's ceremony.

In the ninth year of the Yuan and Qing Dynasties, the emperor canceled the draft on the grounds of national mourning.

In the [-]th year of the Yuan and Qing Dynasties, the imperial concubine was crowned queen, and the four princes were crowned princes.

The eldest prince, the second prince, the third prince, the fifth prince, the sixth prince, and the seventh prince were crowned king one after another. When they reached adulthood, they could bring their mother to the fiefdom.

The emperor and the empress were in harmony, the piano and the harp were singing in harmony, and all the concubines were useless, but they had to keep silent after the emperor's thunderous suppression, and the childless concubines had to spend their entire lives in the harem.

In the 11th year of Yuan and Qing Dynasties, the empress gave birth to the most noble princess of the Tianqi Dynasty, who was regarded as a legendary little princess by later generations.

In the 21st year of Yuan and Qing Dynasties, the emperor abdicated and took the queen and the little princess to travel around the great rivers and mountains. The prince Zhao Mao succeeded to the throne, and the seventh prince, the younger brother, was named Prince Xu. The Apocalypse Dynasty entered a new prosperous age.

(End of this chapter)