In the evening, the six princes entered the Jiaofang Hall to visit Empress Pei.

The palace maids retreated, and there were only mother and son in the bedroom.

"The queen mother is feeling better today?" The sixth prince sat on the edge of the bed and asked with concern, "How is your appetite today?" ”

Empress Pei cheered up and responded: "My health is much better, and I drank a bowl of hot porridge at noon." ”

It's always good to be able to eat.

The sixth prince was happy in his heart, and subconsciously said: "Father can barely drink half a bowl of rice porridge." ”

As soon as the words came out, the six princes regretted it.

In the past half a month, he has never mentioned Emperor Xuanhe in front of Empress Pei.

One is his father, and the other is his own mother. My mother deceived my father for more than ten years, and it was inevitable that my father would be angry. But my mother is also forced to be pitiful......

Empress Pei raised her eyes, looked at the six princes who were speechless and annoyed, and said softly: "Little Liu, I'm sorry, it's my mother who has troubled you." You were your father's most beloved son, but now, because of me, your father is estranged from you. Your position as a prince is also in jeopardy......"

"Mother, it's not your fault."

The sixth prince settled his mind and opened his mouth to interrupt Queen Pei's self-blame: "You don't need to blame yourself for this. I am the Prince of Da Chu. If I fail to sit firmly in the position of the prince, I can only blame myself for not being able to do it, how can I blame the queen mother? ”

Queen Pei's nose was sour, and her eyes were wet.

The sixth prince whispered and reassured: "My father can't get over this hurdle in his heart for a while, and it is normal for him to be kind to the eldest emperor, the fourth emperor, and the fifth emperor. Lifting Concubine Wei Xian and Zheng Jieyu was also because of the feeling of being depressed and unhappy. Don't take the queen mother to heart. ”

Speaking of these, Empress Pei's mood quickly calmed down: "No matter what, it was me who deceived your father first. Whatever your father does, I accept it calmly. ”

It's nothing to get a little cold shoulder.

As long as Cheng Jinrong is safe, as long as the six princes continue to be the prince of Dachu. Even if the queen's throne is abolished, it doesn't matter.

Looking at Empress Pei's resolute face, a trace of strange emotions surged in the hearts of the six princes. He was silent for a moment before he whispered, "Queen Mother, I'll go see my father later." Do you have anything you want to bring me to my father? ”

Empress Pei was also silent, and then shook her head: "Don't say anything." ”

He asks this question every day, and the answer he gets is always the same.

The sixth prince sighed secretly in his heart.

Empress Pei opened the topic and asked in a low voice, "Little Liu, has your second emperor brother been locked up in the prison?" What the hell is going on with him now? ”

The sixth prince was a little helpless: "I only know that the second emperor brother is in the prison, and I don't know anything about the rest." My father was very taboo about this matter, and when I inquired, my father was angrily beaten. Now I don't dare to ask anymore. ”

Queen Pei's eyes flashed with deep disgust: "He has a vicious heart, and he committed the evil act of killing his father and killing the king, and it is not a pity to die." Well, don't ask. Your father will never spare him! ”

The sixth prince snorted, told Empress Pei to have a good rest, and went to the Baohe Palace.

……

Emperor Xuanhe saw Zheng Jieyu today, and his mood was not much better than expected, but there was a trace of inexplicable anger. Keep a calm face.

Zhao Gonggong is an old man who has served Emperor Xuanhe for many years, and he knows Emperor Xuanhe's temperament and temper. At such times, he never dared to talk too much, but only sighed in his heart.

What can make Emperor Xuanhe unhappy is, of course, not Zheng Jieyu, but Empress Pei.

Emperor Xuanhe summoned Zheng Jieyu, and Empress Pei knew it, but she didn't even react. The person being punished is indifferent, so that the punishment also loses the pleasure it should have.

"What time is it?" Emperor Xuanhe asked coldly.

Gonggong Zhao hurriedly replied: "Back to the emperor, it's time to have dinner." ”

Emperor Xuanhe asked coldly, "Where is the prince?" ”

Zhao Gonggong looked at Emperor Xuanhe's face and replied respectfully: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince went to the Jiaofang Hall to visit the queen. I think I will come to greet the emperor soon. ”

Emperor Xuanhe snorted meaninglessly: "I have so many sons, it doesn't matter if the prince doesn't come." ”

Look at this duplicity.

Gonggong Zhao muttered in his heart, and said in the voice of Emperor Xuanhe: "What the emperor said is true." Otherwise, the slave will go and invite His Royal Highnesses the Great Prince, the Fourth Prince, and the Fifth Prince. ”

Emperor Xuanhe was furious again when he heard this: "Make your own opinion! ”

Zhao Gonggong sighed in his heart that he was unlucky, and hurriedly knelt down to ask for guilt: "The slave has a lot of tongues, please forgive the emperor." By the way, he slapped himself twice.

At this moment, Gonggong Tao came: "Your Majesty, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has come down." ”

Emperor Xuanhe snorted from his nose again and said nothing.

Gonggong Zhao breathed a sigh of relief, got up quietly, and glanced at Gonggong Tao.

The emperor is in a bad mood today, but he has to be careful.

Gong Tao understood and nodded slightly.

In the past half a month, when has the emperor been in a good mood? Those who serve in front of the emperor must be tense at all times.

Soon, the six princes stepped in and bowed their hands to say goodbye. Emperor Xuanhe glanced at the six princes, and asked in a faint voice, "You went to the Jiaofang Palace?" ”

The sixth prince replied yes, and cautiously did not say much.

As a result, Emperor Xuanhe's face was even more unsightly.

The atmosphere in the dormitory suddenly cooled down.

Gonggong Zhao had to bite the bullet and remind the six princes: "Your Highness, I don't know how the queen mother is today?" "The dignified son of heaven wants to be faced, and he will never take the initiative to ask Queen Pei in anger. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has to take the initiative!

The expression of the sixth prince moved slightly, and before he could open his mouth to speak, Emperor Xuanhe was already angry: "Bastard, I am talking to the prince, how can you be a slave to intervene!" If you dare to talk more, I will peel you off! ”

Zhao Gonggong made a bitter face, knelt down again, slapped his mouth ten times, and swollen his face.

It was still the sixth prince who couldn't help it, and opened his mouth to intercede for Zhao Gonggong, so Zhao Gonggong was able to get up and retreat.

As soon as Zhao Gonggong left, the atmosphere condensed again.

In fact, the six princes also vaguely figured out Emperor Xuanhe's intentions. Emperor Xuanhe was furious, and he was not willing to punish Queen Pei heavily, so he only ordered her to go back to the Jiaofang Palace to recuperate.

In the past half a month, Emperor Xuanhe seems to have ignored Empress Pei, and he may not be worried in his heart. It's just that Emperor Xuanhe will never admit this.

The six princes didn't know how to mention their mother-in-law, so they simply didn't say anything.

Emperor Xuanhe waited for a while, and when he saw that the six princes did not open their mouths or speak, nameless anger surged in his heart: "Have you finished reading today?" ”

"No ......"

"And what are you doing here? There are a lot of people around me who are serving the sick, what do you want from you, the prince, to offer your hospitality? ”

"As the crown prince, you will govern the country on behalf of me, and you must not be neglected. Don't go and review the fold yet! ”

As soon as Emperor Xuanhe attacked, the six princes were sprayed with sparks on their heads and faces, and they retired in disgrace.

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