concubines

Chapter 172 Confirmed

Zhou Shuxuan entered the Longde Hall, kneeling down to salute politely.

"I send my respects to the emperor, long live my emperor, long live, long live."

The emperor just looked at the people on the ground, he didn't speak for a long time, and he didn't ask people to get up.

Zhou Shuxuan knelt on the ground with complicated emotions, the emperor's attitude today is very abnormal.Kneeling like this for a stick of incense, Zhou Shuxuan quietly raised his head and looked up. The emperor leaned on the back of the chair as if he was taking a nap, and the moment he raised his head, he met the emperor's eyes.

The four eyes are facing each other, and there are thousands of waves.

Only then did the emperor say, "Be flat."

Zhou Shuxuan stood up from the ground, and the emperor squinted at him slightly.I haven't seen him standing for a long time, and I forgot that he is also a seven-foot man, who can stir up the wind and clouds between heaven and earth.

The emperor asked without any emotion: "Wuyu entered the palace, what are you doing here?"

"I heard that the imperial physician said that my father's health is not good, and I was worried, so I came in to have a look."

The emperor asked sarcastically, "Come in to see if I'm dead or not?"

Zhou Shuxuan cupped his hands and said neither humble nor overbearing: "I dare not, I hope my father will get better soon."

The emperor waved his hand and obviously didn't believe his words. He opened the window paper and said, "You don't say such things. Third child, you are the heart of Sima Zhao at this moment. I hope that I can go to the earth as soon as possible and make room for you."

No one is blind or foolish enough to see things clearly.

What you think in your heart and what you express are one thing, but what you say in front of the emperor is another.

Zhou Shu Xuantiao fell to his knees in his robe, "My son is loyal to the emperor and has absolutely no intention of arrogating himself."

"My father and son know whether you have the will to prestige, and that's all there is to say, so there's no need to say more." The emperor had a sarcastic smile on his face, stood up while supporting the handrail, stepped on the jade steps, and stretched out his hand to pull him up. "Today we will say some heartfelt words. In fact, I have to thank you very much. My body is getting worse day by day. If it weren't for you during this period, the country might not be so stable."

Hearing what the emperor said, Zhou Shuxuan was not very happy. He was so foolish as to think that the emperor just wanted to thank him.The last time the emperor talked to him like this was because of the ex-prince. He asked him to let the ex-prince go and even wanted him to assist the ex-prince. I am afraid it is the same now.

Then I heard the emperor's voice slowly ringing in my ears, "You can do your best as a minister, not only now, but I believe you can do it in the future as well.

Sure enough.

The emperor didn't even think about it now, how could he be willing to be a minister.If he only wants to be a minister, he might as well be a prince who doesn't worry about anything.

Zhou Shuxuan was no longer surprised by the emperor's remarks, and could accept them calmly.

Zhou Shuxuan asked calmly: "Is the emperor's decision all because of the empress, son, minister, mother and concubine?"

He still couldn't let it go, he always wanted to get a definite answer from the emperor, wondering if he lost here.

The emperor held his hand and looked at him for a moment, then nodded slightly, and continued: "This is the cause, and there are many more, about the second child, and your aunt's reasons."

In a sense, the eldest princess supported Zhou Shuxuan with the intention of treason.

"But... I'm your son too." If the emperor is unwilling, it is absolutely impossible for Concubine Liang to give birth to him alone.

The emperor sighed and said: "I never said that you are not my son, but that's all. I have many sons."

Zhou Shuxuan already understood in his heart that the emperor's meaning was very clear, the throne had nothing to do with him, this was something he had thought of a long time ago.

"My son still has some things to do, so I will leave first, and my father will take a good rest."

Zhou Shuxuan came to the palace to find out the bottom line, knowing the emperor's attitude, the goal was achieved.I don't want to listen to the emperor's next words anymore, Zuo is just some words to persuade him to assist the new king, it is absolutely impossible.

The emperor said to keep him, "Don't go, I don't know when I will see you in the future, come and have a meal with me."

This sentence seemed to have an unusual meaning, and Zhou Shuxuan was filled with emotion when he heard it.

After eating with the emperor before leaving the palace, a gust of cold wind blew outside, Zhou Shuxuan couldn't help covering his clothes tightly.

Winter is really coming, and it's time to go.

Back to the palace, Wei Hai and the others should be back today, he has some things to explain.

First went to see Miaoli, saw that she was sleeping again and came out without disturbing her.It is time to sleep more and not worry about anything, and recover faster.

Wei Hai has already returned, and he has asked someone to pack up the things he brought back.He went to see Zhou Shuxuan neatly, "My lord, do you have any orders?"

"You pack up some soft things, and prepare some more silver."

Wei Hai looked at him suspiciously, he just put those things back in place.Wei Hai asked cautiously: "This is for..."

Zhou Shuxuan didn't want to hide it from him, and replied: "I don't think it will be peaceful in the near future. If there is any trouble, you will take her away immediately."

"What does the prince mean?" Wei Hai was surprised.Having been with Zhou Shuxuan for so long, he naturally knows what Zhou Shuxuan is thinking.

"That's what it means. I will let He Guanghe Yuan follow you. She is not in good health now, so you take care of her along the way."

Zhou Shuxuan explained these things as usual, not at all like explaining the funeral.

"But He Guang and He Yuan followed us, what should you do, my lord?"

"I have my own arrangements, you don't have to worry about these."

Wei Hai thought of him everywhere, "My lord, let them follow you, nothing is as important as my lord."

Zhou Shuxuan glared at him, "Stop talking nonsense, is it because my words are not easy to use?"

Wei Hai didn't say any more, knowing that he couldn't bring back even ten cows.After thinking about it for a while, Wei Hai said again: "But... when that time really comes, it might be difficult for the girl."

A smart person like Miao Li would definitely be able to detect any disturbance, and would never leave him alone and run away.

"Then I don't care, it's your business, no matter what method you use." Zhou Shuxuan got up very heartlessly and said, "I still have to go to the Princess's Mansion. When she wakes up, don't tell her that I have been back."

Otherwise, Miaoli would either not be able to explain clearly when she asked, or she would reveal her secrets.

Zhou Shuxuan took a step forward and then turned back and said, "Pay attention to the movement of Ningxiangyuan, and report to me no matter how big or small it is."

He still felt something was wrong, but he didn't suspect Miao Li, but focused on Xu Meitang.

It seems to be a habit, I always feel that Miaoli is good in everything, and will not do anything that makes him dissatisfied.

"The servant knows."

Watching Zhou Shuxuan go out, his prince has really changed a lot. Before, he didn't have to worry about anything, but now he has to arrange the following things.

Wei Hai also heard about what happened in the mansion when he came back, no wonder Zhou Shuxuan tried his best to come back first, no matter how much he persuaded him, he couldn't do it.But I still forgot one step. It would be fine if the child was kept, and it would be meaningless to keep Miaoli if the child was gone. Maybe I would do something to offend the lord after a long time.

Forget it, the prince is different from what he thinks.

When he arrived at the princess mansion, Zhou Shuxuan went in directly.It's the same as Princess Daoqin's mansion, you can come and go freely.

"Come over the next day, there's no need to show filial piety." The eldest princess teased him with a smile.

"I..." Zhou Shuxuan couldn't refute her, and said, "I'll come to see you and talk to you about something."

I'm afraid it's just the way to see her.

"Say."

"The movement of the emperor you made me pay attention to, I think it is now a last resort."

The eldest princess asked with a straight face: "Are you sure?"

"Very sure. The emperor asked me to have dinner in the palace today, saying that he didn't know when we would meet again."

The eldest princess pondered for a moment, the emperor probably really has an idea, and will act soon.

"If this is the case, then we should make plans as soon as possible."

"That's why I came to see you. Auntie, what can you do?"

Before I didn't ask, I felt that I was not in a hurry, but now I am very anxious.

"That's right..." The eldest princess hesitated to speak, "You will know when the time comes, and you will feel bad if you know now."

It seems that this matter is still related to him, Zhou Shuxuan is even more curious.But he wasn't restless, and he didn't ask if he didn't talk.

The eldest princess calmly arranged, "Go back and arrange the affairs of your mansion, and let your eldest brother come over by the way. Come back after the affairs of the mansion are finished. We will enter the palace tonight, so as not to have long nights and dreams."

Who knows the emperor's temperament, maybe tomorrow the imperial decree will be announced to the world.

Just as Zhou Shuxuan wanted to say that he had made arrangements, he realized that he hadn't said a word to Miaoli.If something really happened, there must be regrets, so I went back obediently.

Not long after he and Miao Li got together, they will be preparing to separate again, and when can they really be together for a long time.

Zhou Shuxuan sent someone to inform King Qi and returned to the palace by himself.

Miaoli has already woken up, the weather is getting colder and colder, a charcoal fire is lit in the house to keep warm, Miaoli's mouth is parched and she is trying to persuade Xiaohong to get out the charcoal basin.

Xiaohong firmly refused to listen to her, "No, the weather is so cold now, what should the girl do if she catches a cold?"

Zhou Shuxuan just came in from the outside, and when he heard what was said inside, he answered, "What girl is so disobedient."

Xiaohong was startled and thought she was going to be reprimanded, and immediately heard Zhou Shuxuan continue saying: "Go to Wei Hai to get two taels of silver, and I will reward you."

Xiaohong went out joyfully, and looked at Miaoli quite proudly, as if saying that the prince was also on her side.

Miao Li was almost annoyed by her, and said to the person who supported Xiaohong: "If you don't help me when you come back, it's better not to come back."

Zhou Shuxuan said as if nothing had happened: "I'll come back to see you, and I'll go out after a while, besides what I said is right. How is it today, is it better?"

Miao Li said lazily: "It's not like you took some panacea, you have to take your time. I think it's getting dark, why go out?"

"I only persuaded me during the day, but now I think it's strange that I go out." Zhou Shuxuan pinched her nose with a smile and said, "I don't know what you think."

Everything was normal and happened naturally, and Miao Li didn't feel anything unusual.

(End of this chapter)