Queen's Development

Chapter 229 Lin Jia makes a move
During this period of time, there were too many affairs in the court, Lin Jia was very busy, and wished that one person could be divided into several people, but Emperor Yongtai did not go to court for several days in a row.

After the court was over that day, Lin Jia went back to Tingsong Courtyard to have lunch with Yuzhi.

Recently, Yuzhi felt that he was too tired and his complexion was not very good, so she ordered someone to stew some soup and water, and watched Lin Jia use it.

After lunch, she took Lin Jia to the back garden for a walk.

It is late autumn now, the sky in the back garden is high and the clouds are light, and the autumn wind is rustling.

Yuzhi took Lin Jia's hand and walked slowly among the bamboo forests.

Seeing that Lin Jiaxiu's brows were slightly frowned, she stretched out her hand to smooth Lin Jia's brows, and then asked in a low voice: "Ajia, isn't Your Majesty still going to court? Does he love Jiang Zhen so much?"

Lin Jia sighed and said, "I'm not worried that he won't go to court, it's just that he's old and has always been addicted to women, I'm afraid it's not good!"

No matter what, Yuzhi felt that the 40-year-old Emperor Yongtai was not very old. She thought for a moment and said in a low voice: "Ajia, I am worried that Jiang Zhen is pregnant..."

Lin Jia sneered: "If Jiang Zhen wants to conceive an imperial heir, then she can think about it slowly!"

Yuzhi was still a little worried, but didn't say any more.

A few days later, seeing that Emperor Yongtai still refused to go to court, Lin Jia was worried, so she came to Yutang Hall to have an audience.

When they arrived at Yutang Hall, Lin Jia realized that Emperor Yongtai was not there.

Eunuch Ding, who stayed behind at Yutang Palace, sighed: "Your Majesty, don't you know that His Majesty loves Concubine Min now, and has not returned to Yutang Palace for several days!"

When Lin Jia heard this, her handsome face froze slightly, and her phoenix eyes looked at Eunuch Ding like lightning.

When Eunuch Ding saw this from Lin Jia, his legs softened and he knelt down: "My lord, that Concubine Min is really charming, Your Majesty is so immersed in it that she can't extricate herself...Your servant can't do anything about it!"

He can't drag His Majesty back from Concubine Min's bed in Shouchang Palace!

Lin Jiaxiu frowned.

In fact, Ding Dang had already sent him a message, and he didn't care about it at first. He didn't expect that Emperor Yongtai would fall in love with Jiang Zhen when he was old!
Lin Jia's plan was made, and she glanced at Ding Dang: "Get up!"

Ding Dang is his confidant, so he should treat his confidants better!

Ding Dang admired Lin Jia very much. As soon as Lin Jia spoke, he stood up with a smile on his face, and looked up at Lin Jia happily: "Thank you, my lord!"

Lin Jia said lightly: "Go to Shouchang Palace, just say that I am waiting for Your Majesty in Yutang Palace!"

Ding Dang answered "yes" and went away.

Lin Jia sat down on the long couch in front of the floor-to-ceiling carved window. After sitting for a while, she felt a little tired, so she lay down and fell asleep very quickly.

During this period of time, he was discussing with civil officials to formulate a new land policy to curb the intensification of land annexation. He almost didn't sleep last night, and he went to preside over the morning court in the morning. He was too tired to bear it.

Seeing that Lin Jia was asleep, Li Rui was stunned for a moment, then got up and went to the side hall to get the brocade quilt from the shadow of the prince, and put it on Lin Jia lightly.

Yuzhi has explained more than once: "My lord is weak, you followers should be careful, don't get cold, don't get hot, remind the lord to drink more water, take more walks, and don't stay up late..."

Since Yuzhi cherishes the prince so much, for Yuzhi's sake, he will take good care of the prince!
After covering Lin Jia with the brocade quilt, Li Rui walked to the long couch, sat down by the long window, and stared blankly at the scenery outside.

It is late autumn now, and the flowers and trees in front of the Yutang Hall have been ruined, but the pots of chrysanthemums outside the window are still competing for splendor.

Li Rui folded his arms around his chest, and thought: So the chrysanthemums are so beautiful. When we go back, let people choose some good varieties and send them to Tingsongyuan...

Emperor Yongtai has been obsessed with Jiang Zhen for the past few days, and he is already so tired that his back is aching and his heart is weak. He is lazily talking with Jiang Zhen. Hearing Ding Dang say that Lin Jia is waiting for him in Yutangdian, he immediately got up and was about to leave.

Jiang Zhen looked coquettish, took Emperor Yongtai's arm, and snorted coquettishly: "Your Majesty—"

Emperor Yongtai was afraid of his little concubine, and immediately said with a smile: "Ajia is waiting for me, there must be something important, I have to deal with it quickly!"

Jiang Zhen's eyes were full of reluctance, and she said coquettishly, "Your Majesty, don't lie to me!"

"Don't lie, don't lie!" Emperor Yongtai hurried out.

Seeing Emperor Yongtai's thin back disappearing outside the palace gate, Jiang Zhen's delicate face suddenly darkened, she turned around and walked back without looking back.

Lichun, Qingming and the rest of the court ladies hurriedly chased after him.

The little eunuch Hu Sanli stood by the corridor, his slender eyes were calm, watching Concubine Jiang Min leave quietly.

Emperor Yongtai returned to Yutang Hall and saw Lin Jia falling asleep in front of the window. He was about to go there, but after thinking about it, he raised his sleeve and sniffed it. He really smelled a complex smell mixed with fat, powder, body odor, etc. Immediately went to take a shower.

After taking a shower, he changed into clean clothes all over his body, confident that he was clean and smelling good, so Emperor Yongtai went to see Lin Jia.

Eunuch Ding naturally followed closely behind. He looked at Lin Jia and then at Emperor Yongtai: Lin Jia was sleeping soundly, his face was a little thin, his skin was pale, his eyes were blue and his lips were white; They are also a little slack, with obvious bags under the eyes - both father and son look extremely tired.

He can see it, and of course Emperor Yongtai can also see it.

Emperor Yongtai sat by the couch and looked at the sleeping Lin Jia, and asked Li Rui who was standing quietly beside him softly, "Why is Ajia so tired?"

Li Rui hurriedly lowered his voice to report: "Your Majesty, the prince has been discussing with civil officials to formulate a new land policy for the past few days. He stayed up all night last night and came to preside over the morning court again in the morning..."

After hearing Li Rui's words, Emperor Yongtai felt a little ashamed, and reached out to touch Lin Jia's forehead, wanting to test the temperature.

Unexpectedly, Lin Jia grabbed his hand with her backhand and called out "Yuzhi" in a low voice.

Emperor Yongtai was a little dazed: I would have such an infatuated son who would call a woman's name in his dream!

Li Rui and Eunuch Ding looked at each other and lowered their eyes again.

Emperor Yongtai sat silently for a while, and told Eunuch Ding: "Ding Dang, go and ask the imperial dining room to cook some nourishing soup for Ajia, sweet soup is fine, watch them stew!"

Ajia's mother mentioned in a letter to him that Ajia likes to drink sweet soup and eat desserts.

Eunuch Ding answered "yes" lightly, and was about to step back when he heard Emperor Yongtai say: "Make some more dishes that he likes to use."

Lin Jia is full of worries, how can she sleep for a long time?Woke up after an hour.

As soon as he opened his eyes, he saw Emperor Yongtai's eyes. He was in a trance and his head was dizzy, so he closed his eyes again.

Emperor Yongtai was sitting by the couch, and when he saw Lin Jia woke up, he immediately ordered: "Hurry up and bring the small kang table, and serve the breakfast!"

Eunuch Ding helped Lin Jia sit up first, then wiped Lin Jia's hands and face with a wet towel, and then directed the two maids to carry a full breakfast and put it on the couch.

Emperor Yongtai personally fed Lin Jia a sip of warm water.

Only then did Lin Jia wake up completely. Seeing that the table in front of her was covered with countless bowls and dishes, the cold dishes were cold lettuce, fresh walnut kernels mixed with mint leaves, snow lotus root soaked in vinegar, bad shad and duck tongue. Hot dishes include stuffed crab, garlic greens, deep-fried young pigeons, braised pork and braised small yellow croaker, a plate of small steamed buns and a plate of steamed buns, a bowl of sesame paste and a bowl of almond tea, all served with small white jade lotus flowers The dishes are packed, and they are exquisite.

He took the chopsticks handed over by Emperor Yongtai and began to eat.Nodding his head, he picked up his chopsticks and started eating.

Lin Jia was already hungry. He didn't feel hungry at first, but the taste of the food in front of him was really tempting, which made him a little hungry.

Emperor Yongtai didn't have much appetite at first, but seeing that Lin Jia was eating deliciously, he asked someone to serve him a bowl of porridge and started eating too.

After finishing the late breakfast, Lin Jia rinsed her mouth, and then looked at Emperor Yongtai: "Father, let's have a good talk!"

When Emperor Yongtai saw Lin Jia posing for a tirade, he couldn't help feeling guilty, and hurriedly said: "Ajia, the sun is not bad today, let me go for a walk with you, and talk while walking!"

Because Yuzhi kept telling him to take more walks and activities, Lin Jia nodded and went out with Emperor Yongtai.

Today is sunny and sunny.

Lin Jia walked behind her back for a while, then turned her head and winked.

Seeing this, Li Rui and Eunuch Ding waved their hands, signaling the eunuchs and guards to keep a distance from Emperor Yongtai and Lin Jia.

After walking to the lake, Lin Jia said slowly: "Father, you are 40 years old this year."

Emperor Yongtai knew what Lin Jia was going to say, and hurriedly said: "Ajia, I know, I will pay attention to it in the future!"

Lin Jia glanced at him, but said nothing.

Seeing this, Emperor Yongtai said honestly: "A woman is just a thing, I use it to pass the loneliness!"

Lin Jia said lightly: "Even if you really want to go in the future, you can go to Shouchang Palace every five and ten!"

Emperor Yongtai was disciplined by his son, his brows drooped in embarrassment, he kept silent, and let Lin Jia advise him, so he was right.

He also found it strange that in the presence of other concubines, he was like a saint, but when he was with Concubine Jiang Min, he suddenly became a disciple, like a young man in his 20s.

Lin Jia talked a lot like educating his son, and said with great emotion: "Father, the autumn air is crisp and the maple leaves in the Canal Palace are very beautiful. Why don't you go to the Canal Palace for a few days, so that you can cultivate yourself!"

Emperor Yongtai naturally agreed.

After Emperor Yongtai left Shouchang Palace, Jiang Zhen was also a little tired, so she also fell asleep.

She was in a drowsy sleep, but was woken up by Qingming: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty is going to the Canal Palace, and we are about to leave!"

Jiang Zhen woke up all of a sudden - Emperor Yongtai must not be allowed to escape!

Thinking of this, she immediately got up and ordered in one voice: "Quickly serve Bengong to dress up!"

After getting dressed, Jiang Zhen walked towards Yutang Hall surrounded by female officials and maids.

Rushing to the edge of the bamboo forest not far from Yutang Hall, Jiang Zhen saw Lin Jia standing with Emperor Yongtai at a glance. Both Emperor Yongtai and Lin Jia were tall and slender, but she could still tell them apart— —How could Lin Jia be like everyone else?
Seeing Jiang Zhen stopped in her tracks, Li Chun asked in a low voice: "Ma'am, we—"

"Let's go back!" Jiang Zhen turned and left.

She is Jiang Shulin's daughter and Lin Jia's cousin, so she naturally knows Lin Jia's influence on Emperor Yongtai.

Since Lin Jia is there, it is impossible for Emperor Yongtai to change his mind or take her there!

Thinking of Lin Jia ruining her again, Jiang Zhen felt great hatred in her heart, and her steps became more and more urgent, as if Lin Jia was crushed under her feet like a grass under her feet.

Li Rui leaned close to Lin Jia's ear and said in a low voice, "My lord, Concubine Jiang Min has come and left in a hurry."

Lin Jia sneered, and told Li Rui: "Go for a run, and invite Zhang Xiuwen, Ouyang Qing, Wang Zhizhi and Zhu Mingwen to accompany you in the palace!"

These few are poets, poets and painters, and they have been doing idle jobs in the court, just like the Qing guests of Emperor Yongtai.

Li Rui answered "Yes."

Only then did Lin Jia take the reins and put the stirrups on the horse.

He wanted to escort Emperor Yongtai to the Canal Palace and come back.

For Emperor Yongtai, the father, Lin Jia treated him like a child, praising if he did something right, and criticizing him if he did something wrong. Lin Jia felt that Lin Yin was not as troublesome as Emperor Yongtai!
After arriving at the Canal Palace, Lin Jia did not leave immediately, but placed Emperor Yongtai in the Linshui Palace first, and then had dinner with Emperor Yongtai.

When the four ministers Zhang Xiuwen, Ouyang Qing, Wang Zhizhi and Zhu Mingwen arrived, Lin Jia had a detailed talk with them before leaving and returning to the city.

Arriving at Shouchang Palace, Jiang Zhen went straight into the bedroom, sat down on the Babu bed, big tears dripped down all at once.

She used so much effort and so many secret medicines to keep Emperor Yongtai for three days, but with a simple sentence from Lin Jia, Emperor Yongtai was persuaded to go away!
She hates it so much!

Qingming asked all the maids to retreat, walked to Jiang Zhen's side, and said in a low voice: "Mother, your monthly letter is coming soon, why don't you see if you are pregnant with a dragonborn..."

Jiang Zhen was shocked when she heard the words - although Emperor Yongtai never made the concubine pregnant, but she has been using Miao medicine for the past few days, maybe it is really effective?

After a while, her voice was desolate: "Then just wait a few more days!"

(End of this chapter)