MTL - My Beloved Concubine Only Wants to Eat Melons-Chapter 13

Thanks to the emperor's blessing, Yan Shu was lucky enough to ride back on the imperial chariot.

The imperial chariot was wide and stable, not to mention the speed, but within half a cup of tea, the two arrived at Ci'an Palace.

It was only after entering the palace that Concubine Zhou Gui, Concubine Ning, Concubine An and Concubine Li had already arrived.

At this time, seeing her arriving with the emperor, the eyes of the few people almost burst into flames, but they still had to bow to Yu Wenlan with a gesture of obedience, "See Your Majesty."

Yu Wenlan said no courtesy, and walked to the Queen Mother's bed in a few steps.

I saw that the Queen Mother had her hair in a bun, her forehead was covered with a forehead, and her face was pale. A few court ladies knelt beside the bed to rub her forehead and caress her chest.

Yu Wenlan said, "My son came late, how is the queen mother?"

Zhang Shengkang, the judge of the Imperial Hospital who was waiting in the hall, hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, the recent cold weather has triggered the empress dowager's old illness. The empress dowager needs to rest for a few days, take medicine on time, and take care of herself slowly."

Yu Wenlan nodded, and said to the queen mother, "I have neglected to greet my mother these few days, you have suffered."

The queen mother slowly opened her eyes, and said weakly, "How can you blame Your Majesty? When Ai's family suffered from this disease, His Majesty was not born yet."

Most people in the palace know something about the Queen Mother's past—

I heard that the Empress Dowager came from a famous family, she was the wife of the first emperor, and she was also the first to give birth to the eldest son of the emperor, so it went smoothly. However, there are no holidays, and the eldest son of the emperor died before his first birthday.

The Empress Dowager was a mother for the first time, and she couldn't bear such a blow. She shed tears for half a year, and the root cause of the headache and heart palpitations fell at that time.

Even later, she was unable to have another child. Just as the birth mother, Concubine Hui, passed away early, she took the emperor to her side to raise her.

The outside world knows that mother and child have a deep relationship, and years of nurturing are already better than biological ones.

Therefore, Yu Wenlan blamed herself again, "If I care more about my mother, my mother will not trigger the old disease."

The Queen Mother said, "Your Majesty governs the country and is loved by all people. The Ai family is also proud of His Majesty. There is no need to waste time on the Ai family."

As he spoke, he suddenly asked, "I heard that His Majesty was injured a few days ago? Is it serious?"

Yu Wenlan paused for a moment, and said calmly, "However, I made a small cut during sword practice, so it's not a big deal."

As soon as the words fell, the voices of the women beside me immediately flooded into my ears—

Concubine Zhou said in her heart, [Sure enough, it's true. 】

Anpin was a little proud, 【Can my news be false? 】

Concubine Ning and Concubine Li were a little surprised, 【It turned out to be true? 】

On the contrary, something was wrong with Yan Shu Pin, why did the queen mother know about the emperor's injury?

Yu Wenlan remained calm, and said to the queen mother, "A small matter has actually reached you? I don't know who is talking too much, making you worry."

The Empress Dowager said, "The Ai family also overheard it, as long as His Majesty is fine, you should be more careful in the future."

Yu Wenlan should be, and heard the Queen Mother sighing in her heart, 【These one and two are here, aren't they just here to inquire about the news? 】

After the words were finished, a court lady came in with a freshly brewed soup. The queen mother's official Zhu Shu was about to take it, but Zhou Guifei snatched it up and said, "The concubine serves the queen mother to drink the medicine."

The queen mother couldn't refuse, so she let her feed it.

On the side, Concubine Ning hummed in her heart, 【Think others don't know that you two are aunts and nephews? You are the only one who will be courteous! 】

Concubine Li laughed, 【Does Concubine Zhou know how to feed medicine? Don't burn the Queen Mother! 】

An Bin was envious, 【When will it be my turn? 】

Yu Wenlan was no longer surprised by these people, so she just looked at Yanshu curiously.

She has a low status and stands a little far away, so she can't hear clearly what is going on in her heart.

He quietly moved outside, and finally heard clearly, 【The Queen Mother can leave after drinking the medicine? Will the emperor go back with me? Is there any chance to ask for money tonight? 】

Yu Wenlan, "..."

After about a cup of tea, the Empress Dowager finally finished drinking the medicine, but she still frowned, in pain, and reluctantly raised her hand and said, "You all step back, Your Majesty should also go and rest earlier."

Concubine Zhou was courteous again, "My concubine will stay and watch over you tonight."

Concubine Ning followed and said, "The noble concubine was also struggling to feed the medicine just now, so I'd better come here as a concubine."

Yu Wenlan looked annoyed at the sight, and simply said, "Retire, I will stay here tonight to guard the queen mother."

Everyone had no choice but to do so, bowed to the mother and son, and left the hall one after another.

Concubine Zhou cursed again in her heart, 【Bitch, what right do you have to **** me! 】

Concubine Ning sneered, 【You have no chance to be courteous! 】

Yu Wenlan looked at Yan Shu again.

She looked like a cute little white rabbit, but she said in her heart, [It's over, if he doesn't go back with me, the money will probably be for nothing! It's hard to win once! 】

Yu Wenlan, "..."

So persistent?

Or, ask someone to deliver it to her tomorrow?

~~

Overnight.

On the second day, there was a small court meeting, and the important officials of the court attended. Yu Wenlan was dressed in a nine-dragon robe and looked serious.

The Southwest Governor reported, "Your Majesty, the treasury funds and grain have been delivered to the Southwest this morning, and the state capitals are sending people to collect them. At present, the local freezing rain has stopped and the situation is improving."

It was good news, and Yu Wenlan asked the Ministry of War again, "How about the Southwest Camp?"

Minister of the Ministry of War replied, "The officers and men in the battalion are on standby. It is reported that due to the heavy snowstorm in the snowy mountains for several days, many areas in Tubo have also been affected. So far there has been no change. Please rest assured, Your Majesty."

Yu Wenlan nodded.

Chai Weizhong, the Minister of the Ministry of War, came out and said, "Qizou Your Majesty, the Qianfeng Battalion and the Guard Battalion in the suburbs of Beijing have been practicing for more than a month. I wonder if the ice show will be held as usual tomorrow?"

The so-called ice show is an important activity in the palace in winter.

It is called "play", but it is actually a drill. It is a variety of technical means for the royal inspection of troops in winter combat. It used to be held on the fifteenth day of the twelfth lunar month every year.

But this year's southwest freeze and the empress dowager's physical discomfort last night made people feel a little uncertain.

Yu Wenlan said, "Last night, I discussed with the Queen Mother that the ice show will be held as scheduled tomorrow. Instead of going to Xiyuan, let's do it in Jinboyuan."

After finishing speaking, Chai Weizhong should retreat, but Yu Wenlan suddenly remembered the "secret" in Yan Shu's heart last night...

Chai Weizhong...Is it Broken Sleeve?

Of course, apart from Chai Weizhong, there is another person in front of him, Wei Ruzhang, a scholar of the Wenhua Pavilion.

It's the one Yan Shu said last night, "the one who was a prostitute's little boy when he was young"...

Yu Wenlan secretly twitched the corners of her mouth.

People who were very familiar in the past are actually getting more and more awkward today.

—Last night, he stayed at Ci'an Palace, took a nap until the Empress Dowager took a rest, got up early in the morning and rushed to the morning court, and he didn't think of this until now.

While feeling awkward, there were more and more questions about Li Yanshu.

She is a little concubine, how does she know so many things?

or…

These are made up by her?

She is too boring in the palace, so she thinks wildly all day long?

"To Your Majesty,"

He probably glanced at him several times, Wei Ruzhang, a scholar of the Wenhua Pavilion, took the initiative to stop and said, "Your Majesty, now halfway through the twelfth lunar month, and the beginning of spring is just around the corner. Next year's spring affairs, as well as the admissions of the Imperial College, should be on the agenda."

Yu Wenlan returned to his senses, nodded and said, "That's right, you can discuss it with the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Officials, and report to the Imperial Study Room in the future."

Wei Ruzhang and the officials of the two ministries who were pointed out should be.

After a while, the court meeting was over, and Yu Wenlan went back to the bedroom to change clothes.

My mind is still on that matter.

After much deliberation, he made two decisions—

First, send people to Wei Ruzhang's hometown and Chai Weizhong's private house to inquire;

Second, ask Fuhai to send a box of jewelry to Ganlu Hall.

He didn't want to hear that girl talking about money in her heart again.

As if he was in debt.

~~

As soon as Yan Shu woke up, she heard the news that the ice show would be held tomorrow.

The deep palace is long, and the ice play in winter and water play in summer are the most anticipated programs every year. Not only can you see soldiers showing off their skills on water or ice, but you can also go out of the palace to breathe fresh air. The concubines naturally yearn for it .

In previous years, she didn't have enough status, so she could only stay in her own palace, but this time she was promoted to noble, and she finally had the opportunity to open her eyes.

This was really exciting. She got out of bed happily and was about to wash up. Before her hands touched the water in the washbasin, she heard the alarm from the system, [The water is poisonous. 】

poisonous?

She retreated in fright, [What's going on? 】

System, [someone wants to harm you. 】

Liandong was startled by her, and hurriedly said, "What's wrong, master?"

Yan Shu thought for a while and said, "Where did this water come from?"

Liandong said, "Green smoke is prepared, but it's too hot? The servant will add some cold water for you..."

"No need,"

Yan Shu said, "Call her in."

Lonicera should be, although he was a little puzzled, he followed suit.

After a while, I saw the maid named Luyan enter the palace.

—When she was in Yongning Hall earlier, Yan Shu had only two court ladies, Lonicera Lianxin, who were close to her. After she was promoted to Guiyi, the Internal Affairs Bureau transferred four court ladies and two eunuchs, and this woman was one of them.

At this time, the green smoke lowered her eyebrows and looked honest, she only lowered her eyebrows and said, "I don't know what orders the master has?"

Yan Shu didn't talk nonsense with her, and said directly, "You wash your face with this water."

Seeing that the other party's expression changed immediately, he murmured, "This... I have already washed my face."

Yan Shu finally understood, and sighed, "I have no grievances with you, why do you want to kill me?"

The other party thumped and knelt down for her, but still insisted on sophistry, "I don't know what I did wrong, and I made the master angry..."

Yan Shu gave up, and said to Liandong, "Go and wash her face, remember, don't touch the water with your hands."

Seeing such a scene, Liandong had roughly understood it, so she stepped forward and pressed the opponent's face into the water.

In an instant, they heard green smoke and howled like needles. Not long after, a rash appeared on the face, and some of them were oozing yellow water, which made people unbearable to look at.

The author has something to say:

A certain emperor: Ever since I ate the melon secretly, I feel that everything around me is not right and swollen, what should I do?

A certain author: I get used to it after eating.