Seeing that Chu Haoyu was asleep, the Queen Mother touched Chu Haoyu's face before walking out of the house, but Chu Haoyu, who didn't want to be asleep, immediately opened his eyes and showed a look that seemed to be smiling but not smiling.

Half-lying on the soft couch, the Queen Mother was silent for a moment and suddenly shouted: "Ah Fu." ”

Suddenly, Ah Fu, who had been waiting outside the main hall, bowed and walked in, bowed and bowed: "Queen Mother!" ”

Looking at Ah Fu, the Queen Mother opened her mouth and asked, "Did Xiao Qi ever encounter trouble on the way back?" As she spoke, the Queen Mother sat up straight and stared straight at Ah Fu, her emaciated body had the momentum of not being angry but mighty.

Ah Fu didn't hide it, and said slowly: "The little young master was attacked on the way back, and the boat was burned by thieves this morning. While speaking, Ah Fu knelt down and bowed: "It's not that the old slave is hiding the queen mother, but I'm afraid that the queen mother will be frightened." ”

When Ah Fu's words fell, the Queen Mother was silent again. In the deathly silence, the Queen Mother sighed lightly and said, "Did you find out who did it?" ”

Ah Fu still didn't hide it, and replied: "It should be the Heavenly Thorn." ”

was stunned for a moment, and then the Queen Mother immediately asked, "Heavenly Thorn?" Why did those thieves assassinate Xiao Qi? Okay, you can get up too, if there is such a matter in the future, you must tell the old body, and you must not hide it at all. ”

"Thank you, Queen Mother!" After finishing speaking, Ah Fu stood up, but he half-bowed and replied: "The little young master of the Heavenly Thorn Assassination should be related to the martial arts test to be held next month, whether there are other reasons, the old slave is not very clear." ”

Nodding, the Queen Mother sighed a little helplessly, and said: "It's a military event again, forget it, the old body can't take care of this, but my son was assassinated, and it can't be just counted, tomorrow you go and tell Chu Si, you must give the old body an explanation." In addition, let him send more masters to protect Xiao Qi, Xiao Qi is naughty, the martial arts test is chaotic, and there must be no more mistakes. ”

Ah Fu bowed and nodded and replied, "Yes, the old slave must bring the words." ”

With a light hum, the Queen Mother said again: "Also, you will go to Xiao Qi's mansion tomorrow after leaving the palace to see if everything is ready." Xiao Qi is also not small, and it is not suitable to live in the harem all the time, alas! The low sigh contained reluctance, love and a hint of helplessness.

Ah Fu has followed the Queen Mother for many years, how can he not know the reluctance in the Queen Mother's heart, and comforted: "The Queen Mother, the little young master's mansion is close to the imperial city, and the scenery inside is good. ”

The Queen Mother shook her head and said, "Although the old body is an idler, after all, she is the Queen Mother, and it is always inappropriate to leave the palace often." Xiao Qi has been naughty and playful since he was a child, and now he has no restraints, and he doesn't know how to go crazy, if he wants to see him in the future, he will have to send someone to invite him for fear of his old body. ”

Seeing the wry smile and helplessness on the Queen Mother's face, Ah Fu hurriedly said: "The Queen Mother is too worried, although the little young master is playful, he is simple and filial, and he will definitely come to see the Queen Mother often." ”

Nodding and shaking her head, the Queen Mother sighed lightly: "The old body watched Xiao Qi grow up, and he couldn't be clearer about his temperament, after all, he was too young and had too little experience, how could he understand the hard work of his parents, and he should find someone to accept his heart." Moreover, when I have a child, I will be more or less calm. ”

Speaking of this, the Queen Mother nodded again and said, "It seems that it is better to choose a family affair for Xiao Qi as soon as possible." Ah Fu, you will go to the Zongren Mansion tomorrow to find out which daughters are still to be married in the capital, and bring back more for the old body. Remember, it doesn't necessarily depend on the family background, the old body has to choose a good match for Xiao Qi. ”

Ah Fu bowed down and replied, "The old slave has written it down." ”

Nodding again, the Queen Mother sighed: "It's really fast, it's been seventeen or eighteen years since I lived in this Cining Palace in a blink of an eye, and Xiao Qi has also changed from such a big small cloth point to an adult, and it's time to marry and start a family." ”

In the sigh, the Queen Mother was silent, and said to herself: "The three of them, Haoran has been cultivated as the heir of the family since he was a child, and he can't say much about the old man's physical and mental pain. Xuan'er is better, but when she is a little older, she will take Tianfeng with her, and the old body can't manage it even if she wants to. There is only Xiao Qi, and the old body has brought him up little by little, and in this deep palace, there is only Xiao Qi who has such a little sustenance. ”

Shaking her head, the Queen Mother's voice became calmer and calmer, and then said: "Their brothers are all envious of Xiao Qi, but who would have thought that Tianfeng is involved in state affairs all day long, and the harem is intrigued, and only Xiao Qi can make it easier for the two of us, and moreover, Tianfeng has never taught him how to govern the country because of Xiao Qi's nonsense, hmph, don't talk about governing the country, I'm afraid Xiao Qi can't even manage the family." ”

Looking at the Queen Mother, Ah Fu had a trace of unbearability on his face, and said softly: "The Queen Mother is too careful, several young masters are dragons and phoenixes among people, the first emperor and the queen mother are hardworking, and I think a few young masters can understand." ”

The Queen Mother nodded in agreement, but suddenly thought of something, and said, "What did the old body say just now, Ah Fu?" Without waiting for Ah Fu to speak, the Queen Mother continued: "Just now the old man said that Xiao Qi doesn't know how to govern the country, and national affairs naturally don't need Xiao Qi to worry about, but this matter must be taught to Xiao Qi." ”

Speaking of this, the Queen Mother couldn't help but ponder. After a long time, the Queen Mother suddenly asked: "Ah Fu, who is the big housekeeper in the Xiaoqi Mansion, and who arranged it?" ”

Hearing the Queen Mother's question, Ah Fu immediately replied: "The chief housekeeper is appointed by the Zongren Mansion, and Chu Fengxian is also an old man who came from Tianfu County. ”

When Ah Fu finished speaking, the Queen Mother did not say anything, but looked at Ah Fu and asked, "Ah Fu, you have followed the old body for fifty years, right?" ”

Although stunned, Ah Fu replied without hesitation: "Yes." The old slave has been in the Sun family since he was a child, and after the young lady married the Chu family, the old slave followed the young lady. ”

With a light hum, the Queen Mother nodded and said: "It's really difficult for you all these years, it used to be the Sun family of the Chu family, but now it's inside and outside the palace, it's hard for you." ”

Hearing the Queen Mother's words, Ah Fu hurriedly bowed and said: "The Queen Mother has killed the old slave, this is what the old slave should do." ”

Nodding, the Queen Mother said, "When Xiao Qi opens the mansion, you will be a big housekeeper." Seeing the surprise in Ah Fu's eyes, the Queen Mother said slowly: "It stands to reason that it is time for you to rest, but several times inside and outside the palace, only you can reassure the old body." ”

Looking at the Queen Mother, Ah Fu didn't answer but asked, "What about the Queen Mother?" ”

The Queen Mother shook her head lightly and said, "The old body worships the Buddha all day long, and you don't need too many people around to serve you, so you can go to Xiaoqi Mansion." Xiao Qigui is a prince, but he is simple by nature, and he doesn't know how to manage his family at all, if he is handed over to someone he is not familiar with, the old body is really not at ease, not to mention, it may not be a good thing to leave the harem. ”

Hearing what the Queen Mother said, Ah Fu nodded and said, "The old slave thanked the Queen Mother for her trust, and he will definitely help the little master manage the mansion and let the Queen Mother rest assured." ”

With a light hum, the Queen Mother said: "Xiao Qi is naughty, you have to pay more attention, if there are any good juniors in the family, bring them into the house with you." Ah Fu was not allowed to interject at all, and the Queen Mother continued: "The old body is tired, you can also go down and rest." ”

Seeing the Queen Mother close her eyes, Ah Fu bowed and bowed and slowly retreated, but when Ah Fu left, the Queen Mother let out a faint sigh.

Because the Queen Mother and Chu Haoyu returned to Cining Palace, Cining Palace became lively again, especially after the news that the Queen Mother would choose a concubine for Chu Haoyu, for a while, the powerful and major families in Beijing, as long as there are daughters to be married in the family, they have entered the palace to meet the Queen Mother.

In the pavilion in the back garden of Cining Palace, the Queen Mother looked graceful and luxurious in brocade clothes, but she just looked at the mountains of documents piled up on the stone table, and her brows furrowed slightly.

Taking a sip of tea, the Queen Mother asked, "Wen Hui, have you ever found a suitable one?" In the past few days, the old body has been dazzled, and they are all depicted like flowers, both ability and political integrity, and they are both virtuous and dignified, hum, the little girl who is not out of the pavilion, the appearance and character are good, and the old body is a letter, but what kind of bearing and dignified have you experienced? ”

Hearing the Queen Mother's words, the queen couldn't help but smile, and her dignified cheeks were even more charming. chuckled, and looked at Chu Haoyu, who was about to fall asleep, and the queen said: "Queen Mother, the concubine thinks these two are good, and the queen mother, you can also take a look." As she spoke, the queen handed over the two books in front of her.

With a light sound, the Queen Mother put down the teacup but did not accept the paperwork, but said: "The old body that saw it just now is spent, you can read it to the old body." ”

The queen smiled again and said, "Queen Mother, it's not because your little seven is attractive, otherwise there wouldn't be so many papers." ”

Seeing the smile on the queen mother's face, the queen continued: "These two books, one is Chen Fangfei of the Chen family in Beijing, and the other is Song Yue of the Song family in Yuezhong. ”

Hearing the queen say the names and family history of the two, the queen mother was silent for a moment, and the queen put down the document and continued: "That little girl of the Chen family, the concubine has seen her a few times before, and she looks good. ”

The Queen Mother finally nodded, and suddenly thought of something, and opened her mouth to ask, "You mean Old Man Chen's juniors?" That old man Chen is stubborn and hard, Tianfeng often can't do anything about him, his granddaughter won't be the same as him, right? ”

Suddenly, the queen laughed out loud and said, "Queen Mother, you are too worried, if you have the same temperament as Master Chen, will the Chen family dare to hand over the documents?" Besides, Mr. Chen has been dead for more than ten years, and the little girl can't remember what her grandfather was like. ”

Hearing the queen's words, the Queen Mother also laughed, nodded and said, "It's the old body that is too worried, if you don't mention the Chen family, the old body won't remember him." Okay, let's talk about the Song girl. ”

The queen smiled on her face, nodded and said, "Song Yue, fifteen years old, is the only daughter of Song Yanling, the head of the Song family, and is the youngest like Xiao Qi. Yue, Shenzhu also, it can be seen that Song Yanling loves this daughter......"

Before the queen could finish her words, the queen mother interrupted her and said, "Wouldn't that be too pampered?" Xiao Qi is too pampered to develop a naughty problem, if one becomes a couple, then the palace will not turn the sky upside down? ”

When the Queen Mother's words fell, not to mention the queen, even the palace maid who was waiting on the side couldn't help but chuckle, only Chu Haoyu pouted, but he didn't open his eyes, and he was still pretending to be asleep.

Holding back her laughter, the queen said, "Queen Mother, the concubine sees that you are concerned and confused. Although the daughter of the Song family is pampered, she is not like Xiao Qi, and the concubine heard that this girl has been quiet since she was a child, and she sits on the beach all day long and watches the sea, which can be regarded as quiet and elegant. Moreover, the concubine thinks that she is the most similar to Xiao Qi, she has grown up in the rich family and is the youngest, and she has been loved by her elders since she was a child, and she can be said to be a collection of thousands of pampering, the only difference is that she is still and moving, but, hehe, isn't this right? ”

With a light hum, the Queen Mother bowed her head and said: "Hearing you say this, the old man also thinks that they are a good match, but I just don't know how people are?" In this way, the girl of the Chen family will be called into the palace another day to let the old body take a look, and as for the girl of the Song family, if she can't come, she will send someone to bring a portrait back. In addition, you choose more for the old body, and the old body must choose a desirable daughter-in-law. ”

Nodding, the queen smiled again, and said, "Queen Mother, you don't have to be too anxious about this matter, Xiao Qi has already returned, are you afraid that he will not be able to escape?" You see, Xiao Qi is asleep. ”

Turning her head to look at Chu Haoyu, the Queen Mother also smiled and shouted: "Okay, you Xiaoqi, we have been busy for you for a long time, and you are asleep." ”

Hearing the queen mother's words, Chu Haoyu finally opened his eyes.