Chapter 409: Audience
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The prince's gaze swept over them one by one, and said, "There are four things that you must do in this mission: First, you must go in disguise in order to hide your true identity. Second, you must use the local language when you act locally, so that they do not realize that you are from the capital. Thirdly, we must work together and not go our own way. Fourth, you must use pseudonyms during operations over there. ā
"Yes." The ten replied in unison.
The crown prince immediately took out a piece of paper and said, "This palace has given each of you a pseudonym, of course, if you are not satisfied with this pseudonym of yours, you can change it on the spot." ā
With that, the prince handed them the piece of paper with ten names written on it.
Shen Zhu was the first to read it, and after reading it, he said sincerely: "I think there is no name that is more satisfying than this name, His Royal Highness's literary skills are really profound!" ā
Others have also said that they do not need to change it.
The crown prince nodded and said, "You must go deep into his mansion, the various areas under his jurisdiction, and the people he usually has close contacts with, and once you find any suspicious signs, immediately send a letter to this palace." ā
"Yes." The ten people spoke in unison again.
The prince then asked the chef to serve the food and wine that had been prepared for them.
Three days later, after everyone's vote, Cai Ling, the squire of the Ministry of War, was elected as the secretary of the Ministry of War.
Cai Ling had been on the battlefield with Guo Mao ten times, not only accumulated rich battle plans, but also had strong management and planning skills, coupled with correct political ideology, loyalty and reliability, so he almost won the first place with an overwhelming number of votes.
Now that the candidate for the secretary of the military department has been decided, and the emperor's heart has also been set a lot, he plans to go to Sun Moon Villa with Queen Jingzhuang to recuperate for five days.
The emperor called the crown prince to the Yinghua Hall and told him about his plan to go on vacation with Empress Jingzhuang.
The crown prince nodded and said, "Okay, my father has been working day and night for most of the past six months, and he should have a good rest for a few days." ā
The emperor looked at the increasingly calm and dignified prince, and said: "Well, you are fully responsible for the twists and turns of the past few days, as long as it is not a major event, you can watch it yourself." ā
"Yes."
The emperor slowly took a few sips of tea and said, "The little princess is almost a year old, why hasn't the crown princess's stomach moved at all?" ā
With that, he cast a disgruntled glance at the prince.
Although he has never interfered too much in the affairs of the prince's inner house, the prince is the prince after all, and the issue of the heirs of the prince is related to the future of the country, so he still can't help but take care of it.
The prince couldn't help but blush when he heard this, and replied softly: "Erchen will work hard." He also said: "Wen Zhaoxun will probably give birth in January next year." ā
Hearing the prince mention Wen Yingsu, the emperor suddenly remembered this person, he and she had only met once, that is, when the prince asked him to allow him to marry her. He still remembered how determined the prince was to marry her at that time, and how determined she was to marry the prince.
By the way, he still remembered that he asked her to write a guarantee, and she wrote in the guarantee according to his request, "The Minnu promises that she is not a spy sent to His Highness by others, and will not betray, calculate, and harm His Highness, otherwise the Minnu's life will be handed over to His Majesty."
Some time ago, the emperor also learned that she was pregnant with the prince's child, but because she didn't take it to heart, she quickly forgot about it, and now when she heard the prince talk about it, she suddenly realized that she was three months pregnant.
"Why don't you let her follow us to Sun Moon Mountain Villa for a vacation, the environment is good and suitable for raising a baby." The emperor said.
The prince hurriedly said: "Wen Zhaoxun is timid, and he doesn't like to socialize, so don't go." ā
The emperor suddenly remembered that once when he invited the prince's ladies into the palace for dinner, the prince immediately sent Wen Yingsu back to the East Palace after the meal, so he stared at the prince's face and asked, "Are you so afraid that she will come out to meet people?" ā
"No, it's just that she's withdrawn, and she doesn't feel comfortable in front of people......," the prince explained.
The emperor was a little unhappy when he heard this, and frowned and was silent for a long time.
Before long, the emperor said very resolutely: "You told her that I and the queen specially invited her to go, and you must not resist the decree." ā
This......
The prince shook suddenly.
But he didn't dare to disobey the emperor after all, so he had to agree, but he still couldn't help but feel a little worried in his heart.
In the evening, the crown prince informed Wen Yingsu of the emperor's intentions.
Wen Yingsu was also a little apprehensive when she heard this, but in order not to worry the prince, she still smiled and nodded.
"I'll give you off the day I go." The prince said.
Wen Yingsu said: "Since the concubine is going with His Majesty and the queen's mother, His Royal Highness will not have to send it." ā
"I'm not at ease." The prince stroked her head and said.
Wen Ying looked at him affectionately, and said softly: "With Your Majesty and the Queen Mother here, you don't have to worry, besides, the concubine herself will be careful." ā
"I'm not too worried about the Queen Mother, I'm worried about Your Majesty, he's not such an easy person to figure out......," the prince said with a worried face.
Wen Yingsu gently stood on tiptoe and kissed his lips, and said with a smile: "Anyway, the concubine is as he wishes." ā
Only then did the prince feel more relieved and hugged her tightly with emotion.
The next day, the crown prince accompanied Wen Yingsu into the palace to meet the emperor and Empress Jingzhuang.
At this time, Wen Yingsu's stomach was already a little pregnant, so her movements were not so comfortable when she saluted the emperor and Queen Jingzhuang, but her posture was still very dignified, elegant and respectful.
After pregnancy, Wen Yingsu's skin is more delicate than before, and her complexion is more ruddy, so she looks even more beautiful than before.
Looking at Wen Yingsu, whose face was like a spring flower, the emperor and Queen Jingzhuang couldn't help but smile.
The woman in front of her is more beautiful and bearing than the crown princess, but her background is too lowly, so they feel that she can be Zhaoxun is the prince's love.
Queen Jingzhuang beckoned Wen Yingsu to sit beside her.
Wen Yingsu did so.
Suddenly, a pleasant fragrance came to my nose.
Queen Jingzhuang couldn't help but perk up. She grabbed Wen Yingsu's hand and looked at it.
This is a pair of pampered hands, which is really a little contrasting with her life experience, and Queen Jingzhuang frowned slightly, a little confused.
This woman, her life experience has always made Queen Jingzhuang have doubts.
However, since the prince liked her very much, Queen Jingzhuang decided not to pursue it, so she asked Wen Yingsu with concern: "Is the pregnancy reaction big?" ā
Wen Ying hurriedly replied, "It's okay." ā
"How's your appetite?" Empress Jingzhuang asked again.
Wen Ying thought for a moment and replied, "It's basically the same as when she was not pregnant." ā
Empress Jingzhuang smiled and patted the back of her hand.
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