After the ministers left, Emperor Xuanping went to the Jiaofang Palace.

Queen Liang, who was dressed in a red palace dress, greeted her with a smile, and along with her, there was also the three-year-old Princess Yuanxi of Jiarou.

As soon as Sister Xi turned one year old, Emperor Xuanping gave his beloved daughter the title Jiarou, and rewarded Sister Xi with a county of land as a fief. In the future, Sister Xi will grow up and have a horse, she can live in the princess's mansion in the capital, or she can go to her own fiefdom, just like a vassal king.

It can be seen how Emperor Xuanping cherished this daughter.

Sister Xi is three years old, with white and tender skin, a pair of clear black eyes, the corners of her mouth are slightly upturned, and her smile is extraordinarily sweet.

"My daughter has seen her father," Sister Xi has begun to learn the rules of the palace, and the little girl is serious about etiquette, not to mention how cute she is.

Emperor Xuanping's heart suddenly turned into a pool of spring water, leaned over to pick up Sister Xi'er, and kissed her little face with a smile: "Every time Sister Xi sees her father, she rushes straight over and asks her father to hug her." What's wrong with this today, how to salute! ”

Sister Xi put her arms around Emperor Xuanping's neck and whispered: "Mama Wang, who taught me the rules, said that I am a princess, and I must be polite in every move." Otherwise, you will be made fun of. ”

Emperor Xuanping raised his eyebrows and smiled: "Who dares to make fun of my palm pearl!" Don't worry about this, you don't have to salute when you see me in the future. ”

Sister Xi laughed happily, revealing two rows of tiny teeth.

Empress Liang was accustomed to Emperor Xuanping's love for his daughter, and couldn't help but smile and say a few words: "Your Majesty, Sister Xi was still young in the past, so it's okay not to be polite." Now that he is four years old, he has begun to learn the rules. Words and deeds, sitting and lying must follow the rules. Otherwise, wouldn't it be a reputation for being rude? ”

"The emperor really cherishes his daughter, and he should teach him strictly."

The reasonable Emperor Xuanping was unprincipled in pampering his daughter, and immediately responded: "Sister Xi is my beloved daughter and the eldest princess of Dachu. In the future, only everyone will respect her and salute her, so why should she accommodate others. ”

Empress Liang: "......"

Get! It's kind of in vain.

Empress Liang simply didn't say anything, anyway, Emperor Xuanping was busy on weekdays, and he didn't have much time to accompany his daughter. Most of the time it was her mother-in-law who taught and accompanied her.

Sister Xi is a little presumptuous in front of Emperor Xuanping, and it is okay to be a little presumptuous for a moment.

……

In the evening, the family of three went to Renhe Palace to greet Empress Dowager Pei.

In the past two years, the wrinkles at the corners of Empress Dowager Pei's eyes have gradually appeared, and there has been a lot of gray hair.

The skillful Concubine Yu invited herself to dye her white hair black for Empress Dowager Pei, but Empress Dowager Pei refused with a smile: "People have white hair when they are old." The mourning family is also old, so why lie to yourself. ”

Concubine Yu couldn't persuade Empress Dowager Pei, so she had to give up.

Empress Dowager Pei grew old day by day. Of course, even if she is a little old, Empress Dowager Pei is still beautiful and elegant.

The life in the deep palace is rich and peaceful, but it is also extremely lonely.

Since Cheng Jinrong left, Empress Dowager Pei has become less and less fond of Renhe Palace. Fortunately, Sister Xi came to greet her every day, adding a little excitement to the deserted Renhe Palace.

"Xi'er has seen the imperial grandmother." Sister Xi saluted with a milky voice.

It's not a loss for mother and son, Empress Dowager Pei's reaction is the same as that of Emperor Xuanping, and she hugged Sister Xi with a smile: "These false gifts are for outsiders to see." If you are in one place, you don't have to be so polite. ”

Sister Xi smiled sweetly and snuggled in the warm arms of the imperial grandmother. The two ancestors and grandsons spoke in a whisper, leaving the emperor and queen aside.

Emperor Xuanping and Empress Liang didn't mind, and looked at the scene of their ancestors and grandsons with a smile.

When it was time for dinner, a family of three accompanied Empress Dowager Pei to dinner.

Emperor Xuanping told Empress Dowager Pei about summoning the Duke of Pingguo into the palace.

Empress Dowager Pei's heart was also towards her son-in-law, and when she heard He Qi asking for war horses and weapons, she immediately said: "If the silver in the treasury is not enough, let the Internal Affairs Office give some." ”

Emperor Xuanping smiled: "The queen mother doesn't have to worry. In the past few years, the wind and rain in Dachu have been smooth, and the treasury has some silver. Otherwise, Liang Shangshu would have been crying poor in the court. ”

When it comes to her grandfather, Empress Liang can't help but add a thing or two with a smile: "My grandfather has been a scholar of the household department for 20 years, and he has always been loyal, and it is only right to guard the treasury for the emperor." ”

Empress Dowager Pei smiled casually: "Yes, Liang Shangshu is a good courtier. ”

Emperor Xuanping smiled and nodded: "Liang Shangshu's loyalty, I also know it." The Chinese courtiers of the DPRK were reluctant to start a war lightly, and after Shun ascended the throne, he has been recuperating from the people, and the army has been reducing its expenses every year. ”

"After He Qi went to the border pass, he often wrote letters to me, in which he mentioned the matter of equipping the border army. I should have done it to him. That's why he made such a twist. ”

The monarch and the minister have long had a tacit understanding.

On the side of the couch, you will not allow others to sleep soundly.

Tatar is ambitious and will definitely make a comeback. Sooner or later there will be a big war between Great Chu and Tatar. After He Qi took charge of the border army, the first thing he did was to send additional scout battalions out of the customs. Then it is necessary to re-equip the border troops and intensify their drills.

Emperor Xuanping did not talk about these things in detail with Empress Dowager Pei.

Empress Dowager Pei is not a person who loves to seize power, and she doesn't have much to do with the government. After a few casual words, he asked about Cheng Jinrong's mother and son. Emperor Xuanping said again with great interest: "...... Ayuan Amandu grew up, studied hard every day and practiced martial arts, and was very diligent. Saburo is also growing up day by day, and he is much more well-behaved and obedient than the two brothers. ”

"The Cheng's Medical Center opened by Cousin Rong is very famous at the border. Many poor people went to see a doctor for free. When it comes to Dr. Cheng, everyone knows it. ”

A trace of pride and joy flashed in Empress Dowager Pei's eyes, and she said with a smile: "This is her favorite life." ”

If Cheng Jinrong is forced to stay in the palace, Cheng Jinrong will not and cannot not stay. But to do that would be too selfish.

Cheng Jinrong is not only her daughter and Yuanchen's sister, but also an independent herself. The vast world outside is more suitable for Cheng Jinrong than in the palace!

Emperor Xuanping and Empress Dowager Pei glanced at each other, and there was a tacit understanding that they stopped at the same time.

With Queen Liang's mother and daughter here, there are some things that are inconvenient to say.

Empress Liang, who was careful and keen, got up with a smile and said, "Sister Xi is used to going to bed early, and my daughter-in-law will take Sister Xi back to Jiaofang Hall to rest first." The emperor stays for a while and talks to the queen mother! ”

Emperor Xuanping smiled and nodded.

After Empress Liang led Sister Xi away, Emperor Xuanping said in a low voice: "Does the queen mother miss her sister?" ”

Empress Dowager Pei didn't hide it, and she couldn't hide it, so she sighed with a smile: "It's thinking very much." ”

Emperor Xuanping also sighed: "I miss her too." ”

In this world, the person he is closest to trusting, except for Empress Dowager Pei, is Cheng Jinrong. When Cheng Jinrong was on an errand in the palace, he would definitely confide in her if he had any troubles and worries.

As soon as Cheng Jinrong left, He Qi also left. There are many people around him who can be used, but none of them can be trusted by him wholeheartedly.