mtlumby2d Chapter 469: Concubine Hua is so depressed
Chapter 469: Concubine Hua is so depressed
The emperor nodded approvingly and continued speaking according to Hongzhan's words.
"Your Seventeenth Uncle has always been indifferent to fame and fortune, and loves the mountains and rivers. Then I will choose a child with a similar temperament for him and send him to my house to raise."
"Your Majesty, you are wise. If Uncle Seventeen were still alive, he would be eternally grateful to you."
He learned a lot about Prince Guo's deeds from his mother, and knew very well that this man had evil intentions in his heart.
The issue of the heir to the Prince's Mansion must be settled as soon as possible to avoid any further complications.
So he stepped forward and made another request, "Father Your Majesty, my seventeenth uncle passed away young, and now only Concubine Ye can support the Prince's Mansion alone. I dare to ask you to bring my future cousin into the palace to study with us."
"There are already many cousins and nephews in the Shangshufang, so my cousin won't feel lonely."
The descendants of the royal family who are able to study in the Shangshufang are at least six or seven years old and are temporarily watched by the palace, which can ensure their safety to a certain extent.
After all, even the fetus in Concubine Ye's belly was not spared. Hongzhan would never believe that the secret Concubine Shu would be willing to let an outsider child inherit everything in Prince Guo's Mansion.
"Mother once told me that you, Father, are both civil and military, and are the best at raising children, and asked me to learn from you. With you watching over my cousin, I'm sure he won't bring disgrace upon Uncle Seventeen."
"You are as kind-hearted as your mother."
The emperor pulled Hongzhan to his side. He had few children, so he paid special attention to his children's character when considering certain things.
If Hongzhan can show kindness to his cousin whom he has never met, he will definitely be kind to his other brothers.
The emperor himself had a weak bond with his parents and a weak affection for his brothers, and he did not want his descendants to suffer the same hardship.
Hongzhan seemed to sense the emperor's momentary sadness, and he held the emperor's warm hand without hesitation.
"Father Your Majesty, Mother said that only with your protection can she remain true to herself. It is also because of your protection that I and my brothers are able to live a comfortable and carefree life."
Hongshi and Hongli: This is implying something about us two brothers, right?
"Then the Emperor Father must take good care of himself and protect you and your son for a few more years."
Everyone likes to hear good words, and the emperor is no exception.
Su Peisheng listened to the hearty laughter coming from inside the house and also smiled.
Ever since the news of Prince Guo's unfortunate accident came, the master has been feeling upset.
This is the first time in these days that the master has been so happy.
"Xia Zi, go to the Imperial Tea House and bring some plates of snacks."
After Su Peisheng gave the instructions, he went to the small room to make tea.
The master likes Pu'er tea that is eight-tenths hot, so we have to brew it; the Sixth Prince is young and can't get used to the bitter tea, so we'll make a cup of osmanthus honey sent from Yongshou Palace.
Su Peisheng searched the small cabinet for a long time but couldn't find the honey jar he had just put in.
He muttered a few words to himself about the unreliability of his subordinates, and then made a cup of fragrant tea with a lighter flavor for the Sixth Prince.
Su Peisheng walked into the palace with tea in his hand, and was surprised to find that his master was reading a memorial to the Sixth Prince.
Although it was not an important political matter, it was not something that a servant like him should listen to.
He was holding the tray and couldn't move forward or backward.
It was Hongzhan who accidentally discovered Su Peisheng's predicament and reminded him quietly.
"Father, thank you for reading memorials to me for so long. Would you like to have a cup of tea to moisten your throat first?"
"Hongzhan is still filial."
As soon as the emperor finished speaking, Su Peisheng hurried forward with a tray.
"Your Majesty, Sixth Prince, please have some tea."
At this time, Xiao Xiazi also came in with some snacks and placed them carefully on the small table.
Hongzhan glanced casually and saw that they were all the snacks that he and his father often ate.
"Thank you, Eunuch Su and Eunuch Xia."
Su Peisheng is good at guessing the emperor's intentions, and his attitude towards others also reflects the emperor's intentions in some aspects.
Hongzhan was willing to make friends with him.
As for Xiao Xiazi, it was just something he mentioned casually.
Hongzhan still doesn't know that Xiaoxiazi has completely obeyed An Lingrong.
When the emperor saw that Hongzhan was kind to his subordinates, he was even more satisfied with his son.
"Hongzhan, it's a rare day since you don't have to go to class today. Go to the harem and pay your respects to your mother."
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace."
Hongzhan stood up to thank him, then looked up and asked softly.
"Father, I do miss the food at the palace. How about you go to dinner with me?"
"Go to Yongshou Palace first and talk to your mother. I will go there when the time comes."
The emperor and An Lingrong and her son get along very well, and he is willing to give them such respect.
As soon as Hongzhan showed up, one of the eunuchs guarding the gate of Yongshou Palace came forward to pay his respects, while another went into the house to report the news.
"Your son greets you, mother."
An Lingrong walked into the yard, bent down and helped her son up.
An Lingrong looked at the man from head to toe, and her eyes became hot.
"Hongzhan, you've lost a lot of weight, but are the meals not to your liking?"
"Mother, my appetite has increased significantly in recent months, and I've never skipped a meal. Don't worry too much. Doctor Wei said this is normal growth when he took my pulse."
Hongzhan smiled and comforted him, pointing at Hongyao who ran out from the east side hall.
"When my brother gets older, he'll lose weight. You'll just have to watch and see for yourself, mother."
He played with his younger brother and sister for a while, and told An Lingrong about the conversation between the father and son in the Yangxin Palace.
"Mother, I personally believe that the Emperor wants to find an honest and dutiful adoptive son for the Prince's Mansion."
"If nothing unexpected happens, the candidate should be chosen from the Rong Prince's Mansion, the Yu County Prince's Mansion, and the Jin Beile Mansion."
"Mother, I heard that Prince Rong only has two grandsons, and the Emperor..."
Prince Rong was the son of Emperor Taizu's favorite, Empress Xiaoxian Duanjing. If this prince, who was highly anticipated by Emperor Taizu, had survived, the throne would have had no chance of going to the late emperor.
I heard that the title of Prince Rong was given by Emperor Taizu to a baby to carry on the family line in remembrance of Empress Xiaoxian Duanjing and her son after their passing.
This is also what An Lingrong heard from Concubine Hua.
However, judging from the fact that Prince Rong likes to eat and drink and never interferes in state affairs, he is very aware of his embarrassing position.
Unexpectedly, even such a low-key person was targeted by the emperor's two brothers one after another.
One sets a trap to slander people, and the other wants to adopt out the people's descendants.
An Lingrong gently stroked Hongzhan's head. An honest man could not survive in the royal family, and they, mother and son, must fight to the end.
"Hongzhan, come here. Mother has something to tell you. About Prince Guo, Concubine Hui, Noble Lady He, and Noble Lady Xi..."
Hongzhan was so shocked by the sudden exposure to this explosive information that his mouth opened wide.
He was stunned for a moment before speaking slowly.
"Uh... Mother, I understand. I will avoid those pregnant women from now on."
When Hongzhan saw the emperor rushing in for dinner, he found it difficult for the first time to look directly at this emperor who usually treated him well.
During the meal, he, contrary to his usual practice, served a lot of dishes to the emperor and other people at the table.
This caused the emperor to praise him for being sensible many times.
Meanwhile, Concubine Hua, who was anxiously waiting in Yikun Palace, kept glancing at Songzhi and anxiously asking, "Your Majesty has finished his meal, but why is he still lingering in Yongshou Palace?"