Rao is Lan Cheng Mansion is quite deep, and he couldn't help but change his complexion, and looked up at Queen Pei.

How much Queen Pei wants to see Cheng Jinrong, no one knows better than Xiang Lan.

With such a good opportunity in front of her, how could Queen Pei not want it? Once Empress Pei nodded, the six princes wanted to take Cheng Jinrong into the palace, who could stop them?

Empress Pei was also stunned, silent for a moment, and shook her head gently unexpectedly.

Why?

"Why?" The sixth prince was also a little confused, and blurted out and asked, "Doesn't the queen mother like Cousin Cheng very much?" Wouldn't it be good for me to bring her to see my mother? ”

There was silence again.

Empress Pei finally opened her mouth and said, "There are some small things, you don't need to worry about them." Your aunt will bring Jinrong into the palace, and you can study with peace of mind. ”

This is a valid reason.

The sixth prince didn't think much about it, and nodded with a smile: "Okay, I'll listen to the queen mother." ”

Hua Lan on the side, mentioning the heart at the throat and eyes, slowly fell back into place.

Empress Pei looked at the six princes with a happy smile on her face, and her heart swelled with sour tenderness.

Yuanchen, my son.

I'm not a good mother.

I hate being trapped in the palace and living involuntarily. I hate the Yong'an Marquis and his wife, and I hate Emperor Xuanhe. I can't love you like an ordinary mother loves her son.

However, I will never take advantage of your admiration for me to do anything that might hurt you.

All I can do is to save the lives of your siblings so that you can grow up in peace.

"Queen Mother," the sixth prince asked cautiously with his eyes full of hope, "can I have lunch with you today?" ”

Empress Pei thought about it and nodded. Without waiting for the six princes to rejoice, Queen Pei instructed Xiang Lan again: "Order someone to invite the second prince and Princess Shouning to have lunch together." ”

The Sixth Prince: "......"

However, I just want to be alone with my mother!

Empress Pei didn't seem to see the loss and a trace of grievance in the eyes of the six princes, so she looked away and looked at the begonia tree outside the window.

She can't give the six princes the maternal love and warmth they want. Don't give him too much hope, lest he suffer more disappointment.

……

The second prince and Princess Shouning came to the Jiaofang Hall one after the other.

It was rare for Empress Pei to take the initiative to summon them for lunch.

Princess Shouning's eyes were full of joy, and the second prince was also in a good mood, and his steps were much brisker than usual.

No matter how old he is, he is only a fifteen-year-old boy. Can you be close to your mother? It's just that Queen Pei is sick all the year round, gloomy and silent, and she is not close to her children. They can only come to Jiaofang Hall to ask for peace once in three days, and they can't get close if they want to.

"Sixth brother," the second prince laughed at the sixth prince, "Your courage is really getting bigger." Dare to sneak out of the palace! ”

In fact, it is common for young men to be naughty. Who of the princes has never caused trouble when they are young? It's just that the six princes have always been well-behaved and obedient. No one could have imagined that he would do such a thing!

The six princes were made fun of each other.

The second prince laughed for a while, and then patted the sixth prince on the shoulder: "It's not a big mistake, don't take it to heart." By the way, if you want to leave the palace in the future, just tell me. I'll take you out of the palace, you don't have to hide like this. ”

In the end, he is the brother of "one mother and compatriot", and among the princes, the second prince and the sixth prince are quite close.

The sixth prince was overjoyed: "Thank you, second brother." ”

"Queen Mother," Princess Shouning stepped forward affectionately and held Queen Pei's hand: "Daughter will help you to the dining room." ”

Empress Pei resisted the urge to withdraw her hand and nodded slightly.

Love me, love my dog. Hatred spreads as well.

She can't get close to her own son. For Pei Wanqing's children, how can they love it? But for the sake of her Jinrong being safe and sound, she had to endure acting.

Xianglan stepped forward and said softly: "Niangniang is in a happy mood today and in good spirits. The two highnesses and the princess are also there, so it is better for the slave maid to go to the Baohe Palace. Please come to lunch with the emperor. ”

She, the queen of the middle palace, can not compete for favor and not control the harem, but her position must be firmly occupied. In a month, I had to think of asking Emperor Xuanhe to come twice. lest the palace people praise the high and step on the low, and underestimate the second prince.

Empress Pei pursed her lips and nodded slightly: "It's okay." ”

……

Empress Pei personally sent someone to invite, but Emperor Xuanhe didn't brush the queen's face, and soon drove to the Jiaofang Palace.

Emperor Xuanhe was brave and good at fighting when he was young, and he overwhelmed the rest of the princes with his great military skills and ascended to the throne. It is conceivable that Emperor Xuanhe is by no means a soft-tempered person.

On the contrary, Emperor Xuanhe was autocratic, moody, and violent.

The attendants who served Emperor Xuanhe trembled all day long. If one carelessly angers the Son of Heaven, he will be killed with a rod. It is not uncommon for the city gate to catch fire and affect the fish in the pond.

In the court, Emperor Xuanhe's Sacred Heart is dictatorial, and there is no room for different voices. In the palace, Emperor Xuanhe was even higher, and no one dared to be disconvinced.

The Son of Heaven was prosperous in the Spring and Autumn Period, and the matter of establishing a reserve, the Son of Heaven did not mention it, and no one dared to talk much.

In the final analysis, it is the Son of Heaven who has the final say.

It is precisely because of this that Emperor Zheng's concubine and the eldest prince, who are quite favored, have a lot of competition. The second prince is not a fool, so he naturally knows the truth. On weekdays, in front of Emperor Xuanhe, he tried his best to perform.

"Erchen has seen his father." The second prince and the sixth prince, Princess Shouning, saluted together.

Empress Pei also saluted: "The concubine has seen the emperor." ”

"Let's all be flat!"

Emperor Xuanhe's voice entered her ears, and Queen Pei's heart swelled with familiar disgust and fear. Fortunately, she has been playing Pei Wanqing for many years, and she has already mastered it, so she got up after thanking her.

Emperor Xuanhe swept over: "How is the queen's health recently?" ”

Empress Pei calmed down, and her voice was gentle and soft: "Thank you for your concern." The concubine has been ill for many years, sometimes good and sometimes bad, and she is still the same. ”

Empress Pei has indeed been ill for many years. When she gave birth to the second prince, Princess Shouning, she had a difficult birth and almost died. At that time, Pei Qin came to plead, and she herself pleaded with tears: "Your Highness, I don't know how many days I can live." Before closing the house, I want to go back to the old boudoir and live for a while. It is considered to be the fulfillment of my last wish, and I ask His Highness to grant it. ”

The crown princess went back to her parents' house to recuperate, of course, it was not in accordance with the rules.

However, people are dying, and having such a wish before death should not be too cold-blooded and ruthless.

In the end, he nodded in response.

After that, he led his troops out of Beijing to fight, and only returned to Beijing after more than half a year.

"Pei Wanqing" survived a catastrophe, although she was still sick, she finally picked up a life.

After more than half a year, seeing his wife with a sick face again, it is inevitable that he is a little strange. may also be due to the weakness and depression of the body, Pei Wanqing, who is very smart, has also changed her temperament.

They became silent and silent, and they became more docile and gentle. No fighting, no grabbing, no jealousy.

In all fairness, he is more pleasing to the eye when he sees Pei Wanqing like this.