mtlumby2d Chapter 115 Thank you behind closed doors
Chapter 115 Thank you behind closed doors
Su Li understood immediately.
"I'm closing the door to visitors! I won't help either side!"
"Yes!" Pei Heng pinched Su Li's nose, "Madam is smart."
After hearing what Pei Heng said, Su Li had no choice but to understand.
It was just her fault that she was suddenly caught up in the mundane affairs and was a little confused, and she hadn't figured out such an important thing.
Now that Pei Heng reminded him, he was startled.
From ancient times to the present, those in power have always been most wary of those who are so successful that they threaten their authority.
When Pei Heng was lying in bed, no matter whether the emperor truly loved Pei Heng or wanted to establish and maintain his image as a benevolent and righteous monarch in front of the people of the world, no amount of rewards and love would be too much.
But now Pei Heng is well, and everyone in the government and the country is watching him, the important general who protects the country. At this time, Pei Heng's every move does not only represent himself.
Among this pile of visiting cards, which ones belong to Prince Heng's faction, which ones belong to Prince Kang's, and which ones belong to Prince Jing's? Who knows?
"What about these beauties?"
Su Li turned her head and stared at Pei Heng.
Pei Heng pulled Su Li's cheeks with both hands and said with a smile: "You! Don't you understand my feelings? And you still use these things to disgust me?"
"The past is the past, and the present is the present. Before, you were lying there unable to move, and you could only rely on me. Naturally, you had the desire to commit a crime but not the courage. But now it's different. Maybe you want to find a few more young and beautiful women to serve you?"
Su Li wrinkled her nose.
Upon hearing this, Pei Heng let go and said pretentiously, "I see. Then, shall I go back and carefully choose?"
After saying that, he glanced at Su Li.
Seeing her startled at first, she slammed the table, stood up and roared:
"Pei Heng! Try saying another one!"
"Hahahaha... Madam, I don't dare anymore..."
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Su Li then declined all visiting cards and invitations on the grounds that Pei Heng was in poor health and needed to rest. She also moved all the women's personal belongings that had been secretly included in the visiting cards and invitations to the gate of the mansion and burned them.
When the news spread, countless people in Shengjing City were wondering about Pei Heng's physical condition. Was he better or not?
By the way, countless women hated Su Li.
I just thought she was a shrew.
Although the couple closed the door to visitors, Pei Heng still went to the palace in person to pay a visit to the emperor.
"Your humble servant pays homage to the Emperor. Long live the Emperor!" Pei Heng staggered up from the wheelchair with the help of a crutch and tried to kneel down with difficulty, but was supported by Emperor Jingde himself.
"Stop it now."
Emperor Jingde looked at Pei Heng, whom he regarded as his half-son, and felt very relieved that he could now stand in front of him.
I wonder if it's because I'm getting old, but I've suddenly felt so much emotion. After returning from Su Ji that day, I've been dreaming about the past for several nights in a row.
Seeing Pei Heng at this moment, it was as if Li Qian was still in front of him.
I couldn't help but feel tears in my eyes.
"You still look weak. Stop standing and sit down."
Upon hearing this, Eunuch Shun hurried forward and helped Pei Heng back into the wheelchair.
Pei Heng wanted to show weakness today, so he stopped being reserved. He thanked the emperor and leaned back in his wheelchair with peace of mind.
"Would you like me to send a royal physician to take another look at you?"
Emperor Jingde took a good look at Pei Heng. The once high-spirited general now looked pale and powerless, like a weak scholar.
"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. It's not necessary. Imperial Physician Zheng has been treating me for three years but has not been able to cure me. My body is too fragile to eat fine bran. Only folk remedies are suitable for me."
Pei Heng said lightly.
Emperor Jingde was stunned, then, sensing the underlying meaning, snorted angrily, "The Imperial Medical Office is a bunch of losers. That Doctor Zheng is the worst of losers. Pass on my decree; give him fifty lashes and tell him to pack up and get out."
Upon hearing this, Eunuch Shun knew that Doctor Zheng’s life was in danger.
However, Doctor Zheng was Concubine Wen's man, and he had helped Concubine Wen do many immoral things in the palace over the years, so it would be no pity to beat him to death.
After sending Imperial Physician Zheng away, Emperor Jingde asked about Pei Heng's recent situation.
Pei Heng told the whole story about the conflicts between Qingshan Courtyard in the Marquis' Mansion and Pei Yan's family, and also talked about the matter of the branch mansion.
After listening to Pei Heng's statement, Emperor Jingde said:
"I didn't expect that there would be so many things happening during this period."
Pei Heng said, "Your Majesty, although my father and I are father and son, he has more than one son. If one is abandoned, another must be raised. Times have passed, and I no longer blame him. Your Majesty is also a father and has a son. You should understand, right?"
Emperor Jingde was stunned, but he was thinking about something else. He was overwhelmed with emotion and said:
"As a parent, who wouldn't want the best for their child? It's great that you think this way. It's a rare occasion for you to come to the palace today, and I'm very happy. Please have lunch with me later, and then I'll let Xiao Shunzi take you back personally."
After saying that, he calmed down and pulled Pei Heng aside to chat about some family matters.
"That day, I saw your wife and two children. You are so lucky to have such a wife!"
Speaking of Su Li, Pei Heng's eyes finally showed some warmth, and he said with a smile: "Yes, I don't know how many lifetimes I have given up my blessings to be able to stay with Ah Li in this life."
Emperor Jingde saw Pei Heng's expression and knew that he was very satisfied with Su Li, and he couldn't help but think of his eldest daughter Li Yan.
It’s a pity that Li Yan doesn’t have this blessing.
However, Su Li is not bad either.
"Your son is quite good! He's so talented at such a young age, calm and responsive, quite like you were when you were little." Emperor Jingde sighed. "If only my grandchildren were half as good as your son, I'd be completely satisfied."
Pei Heng's eyes narrowed, hiding all his emotions, and said:
"Brother Huan is really good. He has suffered a lot over the years."
"Fortunately, you are well now. I will compensate you well in the future." Emperor Jingde said to himself without any doubt.
The king and his minister talked a lot, but they both tacitly agreed to only talk about family matters and not state affairs.
After lunch, Shun Dajian personally drove Pei Heng back to his palace in a carriage. Emperor Jingde went to Concubine Jiang's palace to take a nap.
Today I couldn't sleep.
"Your Majesty, General Pei is better now. You should be happy. What happened today?"
Concubine Jiang gently massaged Emperor Jingde's legs.
Emperor Jingde sighed and said, "Do you think he will be as considerate of his father as Pei Heng was?"
Jiang Pin was stunned when she heard this.
She naturally knew who Emperor Jingde was talking about, but she didn't want to respond and pretended not to know.
Emperor Jingde didn't expect her to respond, and said to himself:
"He is my most proud son, yet he did such a thing to hurt me! And the Queen! Have I not been good to them? Are they so impatient? My position will be his sooner or later, why did he do that? Why!"
A few strands of gray hair fell in front of his forehead. Emperor Jingde looked listless, with a hint of pain and resentment in his cloudy eyes.
"Your Majesty, please have a bowl of calming soup."
Concubine Jiang brought a bowl of calming soup, fed it to Emperor Jingde herself, and gently patted his back to coax him to sleep.
Sitting in front of the bed, she looked at the aging Emperor Jingde, who looked restless in his sleep, and said silently with a twitch of her lips:
"will not!"
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