Thinking about whether he could pull her over for his own use, with the power of the Yun Wangfu and the palace, I am afraid that all the princes will no longer be able to compete, even the prince who has always been low-key and sophisticated, it is difficult to pose a substantial threat.

After all this dust settled, it was already late June, and after receiving a letter from King Youyi, Qing Mu learned that the emperor's 60th birthday was approaching, and hoped that Qing Mu and his party would deal with the disaster relief matters as soon as possible, and strive to catch up with the saint's birthday.

After a period of observation and investigation, Qing Mu and Qing Lun were convinced that the people of Jiangnan had basically come out of the natural disaster, so they decided to return to Beijing in the next few days after consulting with Wang Tongju and other officials in Yuecheng.

In the end, Qing Mu asked the governments of the sixteen prefectures in the south of the Yangtze River to do a good job in the aftermath of the post-disaster reconstruction, and to rather the officials endure hardships than let the people starve, and to set an example and love the people like sons to the extreme.

On that day, Qing Mu decided to return to Beijing, because July 8 is the emperor's birthday, so Qing Mu and Qing Lun did not dare to delay any longer, and the road was non-stop, and they stayed overnight for dozens of days, and finally arrived in Los Angeles on July 5.

Qingmu has always been low-key, and returned to the capital without notifying the emperor and King Youyi, so to speak, this return to Beijing is to return to Beijing quietly, firstly, for fear of being too ostentatious and upsetting her father, and secondly, she herself does not like that kind of noisy occasion.

After returning to the palace, Qing Zhen, who had beautiful hair, suddenly saw Qing Mu and Qing Lun appear in front of him, and he had also thought a lot about it for several months, did he discipline the two children of his deceased wife too strictly?

Qing Lun is very obedient, but Qing Mu has some sense of informality and debauchery. often relies on some cleverness to handle things in an orderly manner, but she has always ignored her ability to govern the world.

Qing Mu glanced at his father, took a step, and whispered, "Daddy, how are you doing lately?" ”

Qing Zhen was stunned and nodded, "Qing Mu, Lun'er, are you back?" Why don't you inform Daddy, I'll send someone to pick you up! ”

Qinglun replied: "My sister doesn't like noisy environments, and after discussion, I decided not to inform you, please don't blame my father!" ”

"Hmmm! It's good to be back! It's good to be back! You've had a hard time, so take a shower and rest as soon as possible! Qing Zhen said with concern.

"Hmmm! Thank you Daddy! Qing Mu said with a smile.

Qinglun asked Vice General Wang to lead the army back to the Gyeonggi camp, and he first accompanied Qingmu back to the palace, mainly because he was afraid that his father was still angry with his sister and that Qingmu would be wronged.

Now it seems that my father has gotten a lot better, maybe he's been thinking a lot about it this time, right?

The saint got the report and learned that Qing Mu and Qing Lun had returned to Beijing, but he didn't know about it beforehand, and he was a little unhappy, but thinking about Qing Mu's temper, this is also her usual style, so she didn't care too much.

So he waited for the Duke of De and issued a holy decree, requiring that three days later, Qing Mu, Qing Lun and General Qing Zhen would go to the palace for a banquet together.

In the past few days, I feel very tired, Qing Mu has not left the house, during which only Ling'er heard that Qing Mu and his party have returned to Beijing, and came to visit Qing Mu and Hong Luo, and told her a little unhappily, such a fun thing, but she was not allowed to follow along.

Qing Mu shook his head slowly, but Hong Luo scolded Ling'er, saying that this trip to Jiangnan was not a good errand, not only was there danger, but he was often hungry.

After Ling'er left, Qing Mu looked at Hong Luo and asked suspiciously: "Hong Luo, Jiangnan and his party, when did you get hungry?" Why doesn't the lord of this county know? ”

"Oops! My sister, these words are for Ling'er, otherwise she is bothering you, if you are not annoyed, Hongluo will be annoyed! Hong Luo explained.

"Oh, did the county lord say that he thought Ling'er was annoying? Now that he is getting bolder, he dares to make decisions for the county lord without authorization! Qing Mu pretended to be serious.

Hong Luo hurriedly shook his hand and said, "No, no! Don't get me wrong, county lord! ”

"Okay, don't tease you, change my clothes for me! The emperor's uncle's dinner party, you can't be late! Qing Mu said with a smile.

In the evening, Qing Zhen took Qing Lun and Qing Mu to the palace to attend the birthday banquet of the saint, and Qing Wan and Qing Han also accompanied him.

Because of Qing Mu's deeds of disaster relief in the south of the Yangtze River, which caused a sensation in the capital, the emperor was very happy, and specially instructed Gonggong De to greet him at the east gate of the palace.

Thinking that because of the last incident in the palace, my mother's body has not fully recovered, and my heart is full of incomparable anger.

Thinking about how to make Qing Mu and the others lose face in front of everyone today, he thought about it for a long time, but he didn't think of a good way, so he accompanied him angrily.

Qing Wan has restrained a lot, one sister at a time, and the call is very kind, Qing Mu just smiled faintly, and then ignored her.

Qing Lun saw all this in his eyes, knowing that his sister still couldn't let go of what Qing Han and his mother had done, but none of this was Qing Mu's fault.

The fault is that Luo Xiulan's mother and son fought for power and profit for their own interests, trying to trample others under their feet, can these be blamed on others?

Of course, outsiders can't be blamed, from beginning to end, the inheritance of the Qing clan is not passed on by the lineage, not to mention that Qing Han and others are indeed concubines. Qing Lun shook his head slowly, pulled Qing Mu, and followed his father straight to the east gate of the palace.

After a while, he was already walking outside the east gate, and Gonggong De walked over quickly, and said: "Old General Qing, the Sprinkle family is ordered by the emperor to welcome the heroes of Jiangnan disaster relief, Qing Lun and Qing Mu, let you smile!" ”

Qing Zhen took a step forward and said politely: "Where is Father-in-law, it is a great honor for Lun'er and Qing Mu to greet you in person!" As soon as the words fell, he said to Qinglun and Qingmu: "Lun'er, Qingmu, I haven't thanked Gonggong De!" ”

Qing Mu had already stepped forward and pulled Father-in-law De: "Father-in-law De, the emperor's uncle is not angry, right?" ”

"Ahh If you don't say it, I forgot, anyway, the emperor's face has not been good lately, Miss Qingmu, you have to be careful! Father-in-law De said with a smile.

"Ahh It turns out that my uncle still blames me! Qing Mu didn't like to be too lively, so he didn't tell his uncle! ”

She pouted, muttered, groaned, and shook him again, aggrieved: "Father-in-law, when you have time, you will always say good things for Qing Muduo, I believe that my uncle will not be so stingy!" ”

When Qing Zhen heard her words, he was a little angry, and shouted: "Qing Mu, don't be so big and small!" ”

Father-in-law De gently let go of Qing Mu's hand and smiled: "Okay!" Good! Don't shake it, you little girl, in fact, the emperor is not angry for a long time, I teased you just now! ”

"Humph! Okay! Father-in-law, you dare to fool me! Qing Mu said angrily.

Qing Han was very unhappy in his heart, and reminded: "Daddy, if you don't leave, I'm afraid it's going to be a late birthday banquet, and the palace can't afford it!" ”

Qing Zhen listened and nodded: "Yes!" Father-in-law, I want to trouble you, lead the way! ”

Qing Mu heard Qing Han's voice, snorted, stopped talking, and walked straight to Qing Lun's side, and everyone followed Gonggong De to Yuchen Palace, the place of the banquet.

Yuchen Palace is the palace built by the previous dynasty, the decoration is very luxurious and exquisite, full of rich humanistic atmosphere, legend has it that the famous poet Xie Lingyun of the Southern Dynasty once tasted here, and left several famous poems.

However, because of the later war, the classics collected by the palace were destroyed, leaving eternal regrets for future generations.

However, after the renovation of this dynasty, you can still see the ingenuity of the builders of the year, the craftsmanship of the craftsmen, and the shocking grandeur, which are still breathtaking today.

Although Qing Mu often enters and exits the palace, this Yuchen Palace is the first time to enter, slowly entering the palace, stunned by the scene in front of him, looking east and west Qing admired such a grand building.

The dragon and phoenix inlaid on the wall are lifelike, as if they are about to fly out in an instant, and the calligraphy hanging in the main hall is not only from the pen of a famous artist, such as the work of a famous calligraphy master of the dynasty.

When she saw all this, she sighed in her heart. Qing Han looked at Qing Mu with disdain, and muttered silently in his heart, it is really rare and strange!

Under the guidance of Gonggong De, Qing Zhen and his entourage walked through the garden full of flowers, entered the main hall of Yuchen Palace, and saw the civil and military officials who had already sat on both sides.

Everyone saw that the old general Qing Zhen was coming, and the officials of the military department, the official department and other officials got up one after another, greeted the old general, and saw Qing Mu and Qing Lun following the side, and praised the old general for being really blessed.

Now that a pair of sons and daughters are so capable, the general should also be at peace. Qing Zhen heard everyone's words in his ears, and was slightly displeased.

Today is to bring everyone in the palace to the birthday banquet, looking at it, it seems that Qing Mu's momentum is going to overshadow him, a battle-hardened hero, in this situation, it is inevitable that there will be some jealousy in my heart.

What kind of character is Ran Qingzhen, and how can outsiders see his thoughts? It's just that his face is still kind and kind, and his smile is long.

Qing Mu heard the words of the Minister of Civil and Military Affairs, and said modestly: "The uncles are too exaggerated, Qing Mu just did what the Holy God ordered, so what kind of merit do you dare to do!" ”

"Good! Good! Victorious but not arrogant, worthy of being my good niece! Suddenly, a familiar voice came!

Everyone turned around one after another and immediately knelt down: "Participate in the emperor, long live my emperor, long live, long live, long live!" ”

"Zhong Aiqing doesn't have to be polite! Today is my birthday, and it coincides with the victory of Qingmu and Qinglun Jiangnan disaster relief. Today, everyone drinks to their heart's content, and you don't get drunk! The emperor said with a happy smile.

Qing Mu took a step forward and smiled: "Congratulations to the emperor's uncle, I wish you happiness like the East China Sea and longevity than Nanshan!" I also hope that Qing Mu can eat his uncle's birthday banquet every year......"

"Humph! You ghost girl, you just haven't forgotten to eat! The emperor pretended to be angry.

"Hmm!" The emperor looked at Qing Mu and Qing Lun, walked to their side, and whispered: "Qing Mu, Lun'er, you will follow Gonggong De later, Concubine Rong has prepared good things for you!" ”

Qing Mu smiled like a flower, surprised: "What is it!" ”

The emperor smiled indifferently, rolled his eyes, and shook his head: "Hmph! Keep it a secret now, and you'll find out later! ”

She was suddenly deflated and pouted, "Uncle, if you don't say it, don't say it, it's not a big deal, I'll ask Concubine Rong in person later!" ”

The birthday banquet has begun, the civil and military officials have congratulated the emperor on his birthday, and the civil and military officials celebrate the success of the Jiangnan disaster relief, and now such a peaceful atmosphere, festive atmosphere, but it is extremely harmonious.

After three rounds of drinking, the civil and military officials congratulated each other, and the officials who had a close personal relationship also took this opportunity to get closer to each other, and Qing Mu and Qing Lun also congratulated each other and celebrated.

Qing Mu also saluted a glass of wine to her father in a polite manner, and after a while, she looked up and found that the emperor had quietly withdrawn, muttering in her heart, I don't know where my uncle ran away, what was the gift of Concubine Rong that he said just now?

After another moment, Father-in-law De walked in from outside the palace and walked straight to the side of the royal family, Qing Zhen was a little puzzled, and asked: "Father-in-law De, does the emperor have any orders?" ”

Gonggong De waved his left hand and smiled: "Don't be surprised, the old general, the Sprinkle family is here to pass on the emperor's message!" After speaking, he turned to Qing Mu and Qing Lun, and respectfully: "Qing Mu County Lord, Qing Lun County King, go with the Sprinkle family immediately, Niang Niang is in a hurry!" ”

Qing Zhen's face changed color slightly, and he thought in his heart, when did the emperor seal Qingmu and Qinglun, why didn't he know? Although it was very displeased, it still did not show it.

When Qing Han heard this, he was very angry in his heart, and asked unhappily: "Duke De, when did Qing Mu and Qing Lun become county lords and county kings?" ”

Father-in-law De snorted, "Qing Mu and Qing Lun are the children of the princess, of course, they are one family with the royal family, how can they be judged by others?" Moreover, now that the two of them have made such a great contribution to the disaster relief in Jiangnan, they deserve to be called so! ”

Qing Mu looked at the angry father-in-law, stepped forward and grabbed him, slightly angry: "Father-in-law, whether your old man will leave or not, if you don't leave, my brother and I will have to leave by ourselves!" ”

Father-in-law De shook his head, "Okay! Girl! Let's go! After he finished speaking, he turned around and led Qing Mu and Qing Lun to slowly walk out of Yuchen Palace, pass through the imperial garden, and go straight to Concubine Rong's bedroom.

On the way, Qing Mu thought in his heart that there was no good way at the moment, but to take Father-in-law De away as soon as possible, so as not to cause his father's displeasure and suspicion.

Qing Lun was also very unhappy with Qing Han's questioning just now, his mother was the emperor's cousin, but now Qing Mu has been so honored by virtue of his own merits, what right do outsiders have to question?

It seems that none of these people treat their brothers and sisters sincerely, and they will try to stay away from them in the future.

Some people can only have a faint fellowship, not all faith, if they easily believe in others, in the end they may suffer themselves, just like this officialdom, the court, and even in the palace.

Concubine Rong's dormitory was originally only separated from Yuchen Palace by an artificial river, and after crossing the bridge, she soon arrived at the door.

The maids in the palace were already waiting at the door, and at a glance, they saw the three of them coming over, and hurriedly stepped forward to bow, "The slave maid meets the county king, the county lord, and the German father-in-law!" ”

Father-in-law De smiled, "Okay, good!" Lead the way! ”

Qing Mu was a little incredulous, and asked in a low voice to Qing Lun next to her, "How did this little girl know this title?" We've only just learned. ”

Qing Lun shook his head and smiled: "Qing Mu, I don't know, forget it, I'm here, don't you know when you go in?" ”

"Yes! Oh, yes! The county lord, go in, and ask the emperor later! Father-in-law De said.

"Oh!"

Concubine Rong's dormitory, Qing Mu and the two had been to it once, and this time, under the guidance of the little maid, they soon arrived at the door of the main hall.

Looking up, there are two red lanterns hanging high on both sides of the main hall door, embroidered with the golden word "夀", the whole courtyard is decorated with elegance and brightness, which looks comfortable in the heart.

A crescent moon has slowly risen in the sky, shining on the land. What was waiting in the main hall was the most honorable emperor and Concubine Rong of Bo Lianguo.

The queen died early, and later the emperor wanted to establish the queen again, but was persuaded by Concubine Rong not to mess with the rules of the ancestors since ancient times.

Therefore, the emperor listened to Concubine Rong's advice and never mentioned the matter again. However, anyone with a discerning eye can see that now the harem is respected by Concubine Rong, and she does not have the name of the queen, but she has the power of the queen.

Therefore, it will be a great honor to be able to get the grace and love of Concubine Rong. Qing Mu and Qing Lun followed the little maid into Concubine Rong's bedroom, and the emperor who was sitting on the main throne waved his hand, signaling Gonggong De to avoid it for the time being.

Qing Mu glanced at the emperor and Concubine Rong who were sitting in the upper guests, and looked at the entire round table, where there were all kinds of snacks and fruits.

Some can be named, but some have never seen it at all, Qing Mu stepped forward with a smile, and some were neither big nor small: "Oops! Uncle, where did you get these fruits and snacks, why haven't you seen them? ”

The emperor laughed and didn't answer, Qinglun heard her words, felt a little rude, and hurriedly stepped forward to bow, "Weichen see the emperor, Concubine Rong!" ”

Concubine Rong got up and took Qing Mu's little hand and spoke: "Lun'er! Okay, it's all a family, so don't worship! ”

"Yes! Oh, yes! I always worship and worship, and I am alienated! The emperor nodded in agreement.

Qing Mu ignored Qing Lun's eyes and continued: "Niangniang, these are all for me!" ”

"If you like, there's more!" Concubine Rong nodded.

"Like, like!" Qing Mu hurriedly replied, with a smile on his face, and suddenly, he frowned, thinking about something.

Concubine Rong looked at Qing Mu, who suddenly stopped talking, and asked, "Qing Mu, what's wrong?" Is there something on your mind? ”

Qing Mu shook his head, puzzled: "Uncle, I don't know when my brother and I will become the county lord and the county king?" It came so suddenly, I'm not used to it! Even the little girl just now knew. ”

The emperor nodded, touched his beard, and said, "Hmm! Your mother is also my cousin, I grew up with her since childhood, and it can be said that I have loved this sister since I was a child, and now that Yiren has passed away, I can never go back...... Alas! ”

As he spoke, the emperor lowered his head gloomily, looking quite sad.

Concubine Rong nodded, "Lun'er, Qingmu, sit down first!" I have here the best grape wine from the Western Regions, do you want to try it! ”

"Absolutely! Niang Niang is the best here! Qing Mu replied with a smile.

"You know this, it's not easy! I actually know that Concubine Rong is the best here, so I will be an adult today, and I will be the master again! The emperor looked at Qing Mu with a smile.

"Your Majesty! Qingmu is fooling, don't take it seriously! Qing Lun said eagerly.

"It's okay, it's okay! Now that Qingmu Jiangnan has made such a great contribution, I am worried that I don't know how to reward her. It turns out that Qing Mu likes Concubine Rong here, so I will be ......the master today," the emperor said this, and gave Concubine Rong a look.

Concubine Rong understood, and glanced at Qing Mu, who didn't stop for a moment, looking for all kinds of fruits on the table, and smiled: "The mourning family has a proposal, I don't know if Qing Mu can agree?"

"Oh! Empress...... What's ...... Need to do it? You don't think ...... Say it...... Qing Mu ...... Do it all! She asked intermittently as she ate something in her small mouth.

"Hmmm! That's good! Saying that, Concubine Rong beckoned to her lightly and motioned for her to come over. Qing Mu was stunned, and after a while, he obediently walked to her side and sat down.

Concubine Rong spoke: "Qingmu, do you want to be a mother?" ”

When Qing Mu heard Concubine Rong mention her mother, she stopped eating and bowed her head gloomily, as if she had suddenly lost her soul, obviously talking about her sore spot.

In Qingmu's eyes, his mother is the best person in the world except for his brother, however, his mother died young, and after giving birth to her, she died within a few years.

The mother-in-law in Qingmu's impression has gradually blurred, and gradually precipitated in the memory forever.

Qing Lun saw Qing Mu, who was a little lost in an instant, and hurriedly persuaded: "Okay!" Qingmu, so many years have passed, don't be sad anymore! ”

Qing Mu heard his brother's persuasion, looked up at him, and whispered: "Niangniang, Qing Mu wants to be very much, day and night I want to be reunited with my mother, and I can have my mother's love!" ”

Concubine Rong nodded and said softly: "Although this palace can't give you back a mother's kiss, you can treat this palace as your mother's kiss!" ”

When Qing Lun heard this, he hurriedly stepped forward and bowed: "Niangniang, how dare Qing Mu be so presumptuous, please don't make such a joke again!" ”

The emperor glanced at Qing Lun, and suddenly his eyes were serious, and he shouted: "Lun'er, get up!" Listen to Concubine Rong finish speaking! ”

Qing Mu looked at Concubine Rong with puzzled eyes, those eyes that could talk seemed to be asking Concubine Rong, but why? Concubine Rong shook her head lightly, lowered her head gloomily, pondered for a long time, and did not speak.

The emperor looked at Concubine Rong, shook his head again and again, and sighed. Concubine Rong said after a while: "Although the palace is noble, the emperor also loves the palace very much, but the palace has no heirs.

Now I see that the emperor likes you very much, so I have this idea, and I hope you will ......

Qing Mu listened to Concubine Rong's words, glanced at his brother, and turned his face to look at the emperor, as if he was also silent in his own memories.

Qing Mu pondered for a moment, and said in her heart, Concubine Rong seems to be extremely noble, but it is indeed a fact that she has no children, if the emperor goes, I am afraid that she will immediately lose the glory in front of her, she is a woman in this deep palace, it is indeed a little sad.