concubines

Chapter 295
Spring has indeed arrived, and the backlog of things before has to be dealt with again.

For example, during the winter last year, a large number of people did not buy leather materials because the Xichang Kingdom stopped sending them leather materials.

Leather is only a trivial matter, the problem lies in the attitude of Xichang Kingdom.Not only did they not allow traders on the border between the two countries to trade, they even lined up troops on the border, as if there was a tendency to fight.

This matter has caused Zhou Shuxuan a headache for several days. He has never experienced a war since he became the throne, and he does not know how to fight this battle. Anyway, he has no confidence in fighting it.

The civil and military ministers were also arguing, let alone the attitudes of civil servants and generals.Even among the civil servants, there are several factions.There are those who are going to send envoys to make peace, some who want to observe the situation again, and some who, like the generals, advocate fighting as soon as they fight.

Sitting on the dragon chair, Zhou Shuxuan had watched them quarrel for a long time.Now my ears hurt a little, and I don't want to hear them quarreling anymore, so I said with a dark face: "I see that you have been arguing for almost half an hour, what is the result of the quarrel, tell me and listen."

No one came out, so He Jinzhou came out first and said: "Your Majesty, if you want to fight, you can fight with them. You are not afraid of him, just to show our country's prestige."

Immediately, someone came out to retort, "If there is a war, who will be in command? And who will be the general?"

Zhou Shuxuan looked over at the military general of the Xuan Dynasty, and always felt that something was missing.It wasn't like this before. There were two people standing there before, which made him feel very at ease, and no one was afraid.Now I really feel guilty, and I don't know who to rely on.These days, he didn't dare to look at the general.

Not to be outdone, He Jinzhou retorted back, "What do you mean, my lord? Are you saying that all the generals in the court are full of wine and rice? When you are fighting, you can't even choose a person to be in command. This is obviously destroying your own ambition."

Zhou Shuxuan hoped to take a look over there, and he was really not satisfied with any of them, and all of them were timid when it came to war, which made people angry.The only ones who seem to be reluctant are the two, and they are a little young again. I don't know if they can be alone.

The prime minister also stood up and said to the superior: "I think it's better to send an envoy over to have a look. What if there is a misunderstanding? If something really happens, we can get a definite answer and resolve it earlier."

Some people still retorted, "Only the weak worship the strong. Don't we just think that we are inferior? The prime minister's words are really not right."

You said something to me, and the quarrel broke out again.Zhou Shuxuan didn't want to hear it anymore, and felt that they were wasting their time, so he stood up and left.The eunuch shouted to retreat from behind, and several ministers realized that the emperor had disappeared.

At the back, the ears are quiet, but the trouble has not been resolved.

Zhou Shuxuan was walking in the harem when he suddenly remembered someone.Then he walked a little further to the deepest part of the palace, the Yongshou Palace, where Concubine Jin lived.

As soon as I entered the door, I smelled a little sandalwood, and I heard the sound of wooden fish in my ears, as if I had entered a temple.

After the eunuch reported, Zhou Shuxuan sat outside for a while, and Concubine Jin came out.Dressed like a sister-in-law, as if practicing with hair.

Concubine Jin saluted Zhou Shuxuan, stood up and asked, "What is the emperor doing here?"

Zhou Shu Xuanqian said, "I haven't seen Empress Jin for a long time, so I'll come and have a look."

The two don't have any deep hatred, but the relationship is not very good, and it can be barely maintained.As the current emperor, there is no need to come and see her.In addition to the matter of King Qi, Concubine Jin didn't really want to talk to him.

Concubine Jin was not overly polite with him, "Do not go to the Three Treasures Hall for anything, if the emperor has anything to say, just say it."

Zhou Shuxuan smiled and said: "Actually, it's not a big deal, it's just that I don't understand something, so come here and ask Empress Jin for advice."

"It's okay, Your Majesty."

Now that they are asking for someone, Zhou Shuxuan was very polite and said: "In the past few days, the border controlled by Xichang Kingdom has not allowed traders from the two countries to trade, and they are still lining up on the border. I am not sure what they mean, so I came here specially to ask Madam Jin."

Concubine Jin leaned on the side and said lightly: "The Ai family has not contacted them for a long time, and this is a political matter, so I don't know what they mean. It is useless for the emperor to ask the Ai family."

In fact, they can tell at a glance that they are not good to their family members, and they will naturally come to settle accounts, so there is nothing else to say.

"The first emperor has passed away for a long time, and I have been busy with state affairs. I have wronged Empress Jin during these times. I have long wanted to add a title to empress, but I have always forgotten."

Concubine Jin picked up the Buddhist beads and said: "The Ai family is already so old, their eyebrows are buried in the ground, and they have no children. No matter how noble their status is, it is useless."

Zhou Shuxuan made it clear that he wanted to ask her for help, but she wouldn't do it.

Zhou Shuxuan froze for a moment, didn't know how to answer the question for a long time, and after thinking for a long time, he said: "Your Majesty should have guessed it in your heart, I just want to ask your Majesty for a favor. If it is convenient, please ask your Majesty to tell my younger brother to make life easier." all good."

He could also guess some reasons, probably because of Concubine Jin's things, otherwise it would be impossible for Xichang Kingdom to undergo earth-shaking changes all of a sudden.

Concubine Jin raised the corner of her mouth contemptuously, he still had the face to say that everything was fine.The child raised until the age of 30 said that if there is no child, it will be gone. Whether it is born by her or not, she has feelings.I can't see my good sisters anymore, and I don't even have anyone to talk to.What good can there be, the ancient Qingdeng Buddha, just lived this life.

"It's just a small favor. Ai's family also sends letters home occasionally. Ai's family doesn't ask the emperor for any rewards. They just want the emperor to do Ai's family a favor."

"Your Majesty, just talk, I will definitely do what I can do."

"The Ai family wants to see Zhuang Ding."

She really wanted to see the eldest princess. She didn't know how the eldest princess lived these days. She was separated from her beloved and locked up again. It is estimated that life would be worse than death.She has such a temper again, she doesn't know how to torture herself.

Zhou Shuxuan thought for a long time, and finally made a choice, "Yes."

"Then thank the emperor first, the family letter will definitely be sent back as soon as possible."

Zhou Shuxuan nodded slightly and then left, not sure if what he did was right.I knew in my heart that they shouldn't be allowed to meet, but my heart was still soft.

The truth is always there is immutable, but people will change.

On the second day, Zhou Shuxuan asked the eldest princess to be brought into the palace, but he didn't dare to see her.

As soon as the two met, they hugged each other and cried.The eldest princess never liked to shed tears, and she endured everything, but she couldn't bear it when she saw Concubine Jin.

The two seemed to have a lot to say, and they chatted until dark. The eldest princess glanced outside and was about to leave the palace.

The New Year's firecrackers have not been finished yet, and now, on a whim, they are pulling Miao Li to set off the firecrackers outside.Miao Li was too entangled by him, so she went out of Qingquan Palace to play with him.

The eldest princess mainly went out from the palace gate next to Qingquan Palace, and when she heard the sound of firecrackers, she looked over vigilantly.It's not dark yet, so I can see who it is.

Seeing Miaoli, the eldest princess knew that maybe she shouldn't shout, but she still couldn't help shouting, "Little Shuanger." I don't know if I missed this side, whether I can see it again in this life.

Miao Li heard a familiar voice and looked over suspiciously.After seeing her face, he lifted up his skirt and ran, ran to the princess and hugged her, tears streaming out uncontrollably. "Your Highness..."

The eldest princess wiped away her tears, and she couldn't control herself, "How can such a grown-up man still cry like a child?"

"It's my fault... I didn't keep His Highness's secret, and I didn't protect His Highness well, so that His Highness... suffered." Miao Li just wanted to apologize. If it wasn't for killing her, Xu Meitang probably wouldn't dare to say those things. go out.

"What does it have to do with you? I got you involved."

Qingxi ran over and stood next to Miaoli, raised her head and said, "Auntie, why are you crying? Is someone bullying you?"

The eldest princess looked down and asked, "Is this a celebration? It's already this big."

Miao Li nodded while wiping her tears, "Yes, children grow faster."

The Eldest Princess bent down and touched Qingxi's head, "That's good, and there will be descendants. I've also heard about your father. For some reason, I can't come to congratulate you, but I'm still happy for you guys. "

"You don't need to come to congratulate me, I know Your Highness has a heart." Miao Li kept wiping away her tears, and then asked: "Why did Your Highness enter the palace?"

"Concubine Jin wanted to see me, so I came in, and now I'm getting ready to go out."

"Are you in a hurry? Do you want to sit with me?"

"Forget it, let's talk about it when we have a chance. You know my situation. It's getting late now, and I really should go out."

Miao Li held her hand tightly and couldn't bear to let go. The Eldest Princess hugged her and patted her on the back again, "It's really getting late, and I really have to go. You have to take good care of yourself, be good."

Miao Li choked up sobbing, she could only nod her head, and watched the eldest princess leave the palace gate.

Xiaohong handed her a handkerchief, and said with some emotion: "Your Highness seems to be much older, and he is not as imposing as before."

The whole person seems to have a sense of decay, not at all the high-spiritedness of the year.

"The situation has changed now, how can I still have the momentum of the past? People are in a bad mood, and they really age faster." Miao Li explained while crying.

"Auntie, don't cry. Be good, don't cry." Qingxi gently pulled her clothes and coaxed her.

Seeing him, Miaoli couldn't help but feel even more uncomfortable. There was also her aunt and nephew, and it turned out like this in the end.

It cannot be said who was at fault, and it would be meaningless to pursue it.I can only say that I don't want to see such a scene, it was obviously so good at that time.

The eldest princess is indeed much older.

The beauty is twilight, the hero is graying, and it is shown in one person at the same time, which only doubles the regret and sadness.

(End of this chapter)