As soon as I entered, there were more than a dozen young women standing in the main hall, and two girls of about ten years old.

Everyone turned their heads to look at Su Jinyao, but the two girls reacted first, and called out in a soft voice: "Hello sister-in-law." ”

You don't have to guess to know that these two girls should be Gu Xuebin's sisters, the little princesses in the palace. However, the two girls were friendly, and Su Jinyao smiled politely at them.

But the rest of the dozen or so young women had no one to speak, and a few of them looked at Su Jinyao and deliberately turned their heads to the side, as if they were disdainful?

Su Jinyao couldn't help but laugh, what did they disdain? Because they are the emperor's concubines, they think they are superior to themselves? Or ...... A little older?

In terms of identity, she is the crown princess, the wife of the prince, and the most likely person to be the queen in the future.

And they are concubines in a small family, even the same as the girls in the room. In the royal family, they are just ordinary concubines, a little better than the palace maid?

In terms of appearance, they are also young and beautiful, but are there fewer beauties in the palace? They are just in a decent posture when they are crowded together, and it is estimated that the emperor may not even remember their names.

Su Jinyao is younger and more energetic, and she has a heroic spirit. It is completely incomparable to the vulgar fans of these warblers and swallows.

On strength...... Su Jinyao didn't think that those dozen or so women would have any strength at all. Even, Su Jinyao has martial arts, medical skills, can do business, and knows how to assassinate.

And these women, Su Jinyao just wants to hold her forehead, and feels that they are really the kind of women who have no brains.

Now Su Jinyao agrees with the emperor's vision. Because it is not unreasonable for the emperor to be able to see the goodness of the nobles, and to favor the nobles for so long.

Therefore, Su Jinyao didn't even disdain these women, she didn't bother to look at them at all, so she walked straight inside again.

Although those women didn't have much respect for Su Jinyao, no one dared to step forward to stop or ask.

It's just that the voice behind him is a little louder, and it seems to blame Su Jinyao for having no one in her eyes.

Su Jinyao ignored it at all, and after entering the apse, she asked the palace maid on the side to lower the curtain.

The two palace maids standing at the middle gate were stunned for a moment, until they were glanced at by Su Jinyao's momentum, and they immediately did so.

Both of them went and fetched silver hooks about two feet long, and opened the hooks on the curtains on both sides, and the bright yellow curtains hung down automatically.

Outside, the voices of indignation rose again, but no one paid attention to the opinions of those women at all.

It's right to think about it, if their opinions or grievances can be useful, they won't be hung in this hall, there will be no seats, and they won't even see anyone waiting, let alone the emperor.

Walking in again, there was a chamberlain standing in front of Su Jinyao with four palace maids. The attitude of the eunuch was very polite, bowed down, and said, "The crown princess, please." ”

Su Jinyao asked, "How is the emperor?" The people outside blasted out, don't disturb the emperor's recuperation. ”

"Yes." The eunuch should also have some status, although he can't compare to the chief manager who is close to the emperor, but he can listen to the messenger by the emperor's side

, which is stronger than a few concubines who have no identity.

Therefore, after Su Jinyao finished speaking, the eunuch said to the two palace maids beside her: "Go out and spread the word of the crown princess, saying that the emperor needs to recuperate, please go back." ”

When the two palace maids heard the agreement, they lifted the curtain and went out.

Su Jinyao thought for a while and asked again: "Who are the two little princesses outside?" ”

"Back to the crown princess, one is the ninth princess and the other is the tenth princess. They were all born to Concubine Rong. The eunuch replied, and said, "It's just that Concubine Rong passed away last year, and the two little princesses are now being taken care of by the queen." The queen mother visited the emperor here, so she brought the two little princesses with her. ”

Su Jinyao frowned, feeling that this matter was a little strange. The two little princesses she saw just now should be about the same age, at most about a year apart.

But this eunuch said that those two were born to Concubine Rong? Those two little princesses are definitely not twins. Can a woman give birth to two children in a row in a year's time?

It's not impossible in theory, but if that's really the case, how can Concubine Rong's body stand it.

Su Jinyao is a doctor, and she knows that even if a woman is still breastfeeding her child after giving birth, it is possible for her to ovulate and become pregnant.

However, this process is also long and short, and ordinary women have the opportunity to get pregnant again half a year after giving birth.

It is not excluded that some women are recovering very well, and most of the concubines in the palace will not feed their children themselves, but will have nurses to feed them, so this process may be shortened.

But if Concubine Rong became pregnant so soon after the first birth and gave birth to a princess, it can be seen that she was very favored by the emperor at that time.

Su Jinyao was slightly distracted, and the eunuch called Su Jinyao and asked, "What else does the princess have to order?" ”

Su Jinyao said, "It's okay." I just think those two little princesses are very cute, and I want to have the opportunity to talk to them and get closer to them. ”

It stands to reason that Su Jinyao is their sister-in-law and a family, so there must be nothing wrong with this.

But I didn't expect the eunuch's expression to be a little weird, as if he was hesitating about something. He thought for a while before he said: "The queen mother is very strict with the two little princesses, saying that the little princess needs to be well educated so as not to ruin the reputation of the royal family." So...... I'm afraid the crown princess is not easy to see. ”

In other words, the queen held the two little princesses to the death and did not let them be free?

Thinking of this, Su Jinyao's heart hurt inexplicably. I always feel that the children are still young, and it seems that they have experienced something that they should not have to bear.

But after thinking about it carefully, I felt that she couldn't take the two little princesses to her side, and the queen really had no right to blame her for what she wanted.

While pondering like this, the eunuch ordered Su Jinyao to the door of the back bedroom.

The bead curtain is hanging down, but it can be seen that the queen mother and the queen are sitting in two chairs, while Gu Xuebin is sitting on the dragon couch and feeding medicine to the emperor.

As for the emperor's situation at this time, because there were still curtains around the dragon couch to cover it, Su Jinyao couldn't see it.

The eunuch who led the way lifted the bead curtain, and the chief attendant who was listening to the errand inside shouted: "The princess has arrived." Then he personally came out and welcomed Su Jinyao in.

The dominance of two women

Su Jinyao's arrival made everyone in the dormitory look at her. Su Jinyao greeted the Queen Mother and the Empress, and then came directly to the dragon couch.

Gu Xuebin also happened to finish feeding the medicine in his hand, so he handed the medicine bowl to the palace maid, and he got up to give up his position.

Su Jinyao did not sit down to diagnose the emperor's pulse, but first looked at the emperor's complexion, and then asked, "Father, does it still hurt?" Is there anything uncomfortable? ”

"It's all right, it's just that this medicine is too bitter." The emperor said with a smile, and pointed to the medicine bowl that had just been taken away by the palace maid.

Su Jinyao smiled and said, "Then when I prescribe the medicine again, add some licorice and yuan meat, and the medicinal soup will not be so bitter." ”

The emperor smiled and didn't speak, but the queen asked, "Jin Yao, according to what you mean, the prescription can be changed?" ”

Su Jinyao raised her eyebrows when she heard this, turned her head to look at the queen, and asked, "Then I don't know what the queen's mother means?" Did you find the person who changed the prescription without permission? ”

Su Jinyao is not aggressive, but she has never rubbed sand in her eyes. What's more, when the queen asked directly, it was clear that she was picking on her thorns, and of course Su Jinyao wanted to go back.

The queen didn't care, nodded and said, "It's true, but he is also a famous imperial doctor in the Imperial Doctor's Workshop, and he is also the emperor's most trusted one." He also said that there was no malice in changing the prescription, but he felt that the amount of several of the medicines was too heavy, and he was afraid that the emperor would not be able to bear it. ”

Hearing the queen say this, Su Jinyao's brows furrowed again, and she vaguely felt that the queen was really not simple, and the scapegoat she was looking for might surprise everyone.

Sure enough, I heard the queen continue: "Speaking of which, this imperial doctor and princess also know it." When you first diagnosed the emperor, he was also present. I heard that it is still ...... Go out with the famous doctor you invited. ”

Imperial Doctor Lee! Su Jinyao never thought that the queen would pull Imperial Doctor Li in.

When Su Jinyao diagnosed the emperor's condition, Imperial Doctor Li was called by the emperor to auscultate together. Although he is a little conservative in his life, he is not a bad person, and he is polite to Su Jinyao, and he is also full of respect for Su Jinyao's master, Zhu Xinsuo.

Su Jinyao immediately understood that the queen was now at a disadvantage, and she would try her best to pull the people on her side into the water.

So, the question Su Jinyao is facing now is to protect Imperial Doctor Li, or not to protect him?

If Su Jinyao thought that he was Mr. Cheng's fellow brother, then it would be not a fault to admit that the medicine was not appropriate, but it was equivalent to giving the queen a way out.

If Su Jinyao is ruthless and wants to punish him severely, then Imperial Doctor Li is the scapegoat, and the queen pushes him in, but it is not so easy to get out.

After thinking about it for a while, Su Jinyao secretly gritted her teeth and said: "Imperial Doctor Li's character is indeed good, but his medical skills are too conservative, and it is not suitable to deal with incurable diseases. And he changed the dosage without consulting me, which is not right. As for whether to pursue it...... Then it depends on what the father wants. ”

Su Jinyao didn't open her mouth to resolve the mistake, she just didn't plan to protect Imperial Doctor Li.

Because Su Jinyao was afraid that if she relented this time, the queen would use this matter as an excuse, saying that she was nitpicking, and she found out about her own head but kept silent.

At the critical moment, unnecessary chess pieces can only be discarded. Fortunately, this time the matter did not make a big fuss, and the emperor did not suffer any harm because of this, which can be regarded as a blessing.

After hearing what Su Jinyao said, the queen smiled and said, "I really didn't expect that the crown princess would be so upright and not ease up at all because of affection." ”

Su Jinyao also immediately said: "It is precisely because I knew him first, and I also saw that Imperial Doctor Li had a good character, that I spoke truthfully." If I don't know anyone, I will assume that this person has evil intentions and intends to kill my father. ”

Su Jinyao said this, on the surface, it seemed to be a very heavy responsibility. But if you think about it carefully, what she means is to ensure Imperial Doctor Li's character and prove that he will not harm the emperor.

The queen narrowed her eyes and smiled slightly, turned her head to the emperor and said, "The matter that the emperor confessed, the concubines have already found out. As for how to deal with it, of course, it depends on the emperor's intentions. ”

Although the queen smiled when she spoke, she bit the words "how to deal with it" heavily, which shows the poison of her heart.

After the emperor took the medicine, he always squinted his eyes, as if he was resting.

Listening to the queen and Su Jinyao's words at the end, they had to speak: "Since Imperial Doctor Li has long planned to return to his hometown, then he will be approved." Being an imperial doctor is also like being an official, it's not good to be sleek, you still have to have your own achievements and persistence, and it's still not okay to be timid after all. ”

Since the emperor opened Chrysostom, no one said anything more.

The queen mother said slowly: "The emperor still takes care of his health, don't worry about these little things." ”

When Su Jinyao heard this, she immediately betrayed her and said, "It's all Jinyao's bad, such a trivial matter should not be brought up to make my father worry about it." But this kind of thing can be big or small, this time fortunately, the queen mother checked it in time, and the queen mother bothered. ”

Gu Xuebin heard this, and hurriedly said: "Yes, fortunately, everything in the palace is handled by the queen mother, and the sons can also help their father deal with the twists and turns with peace of mind." ”

Su Jinyao and Gu Xuebin's words sounded like compliments to the queen for actively managing the harem. But don't forget, there's another queen mother here.

The queen mother even handled the marriage of the princess and the prince herself, which shows that she still wants to grasp the power of the harem in her hands.

And the queen has always pretended to be weak on the grounds of poor health, and never fought for power and profit. As soon as Su Jinyao and Gu Xuebin said it this time, it was equivalent to pushing her in front of the queen mother.

There are many rights and wrongs in the harem, not to mention that two women in power want to compete for dominance.

Therefore, this moment pushed the queen into the pit. As for how she will have a good relationship with the queen mother and daughter-in-law in the future, it depends on her own ability.

Anyway, Su Jinyao doesn't care who is her mother-in-law now, none of them here are Gu Xuebin's mother-in-law, and she has never worried about the relationship between her mother-in-law and daughter-in-law.

Seeing that the queen's face was not good, the queen mother also began to grind her teeth slowly, and Su Jinyao, who lit the bomb fuse, said alone: "Father, Jinyao should give you acupuncture." You see......"

The emperor nodded and said, "Queen Mother, the queen, I just have Jinyao and Che'er to take care of, you all go back and rest." At night, you will be accompanied by Mr. Yue, so you can rest assured. ”

This is to make it clear that they are sending off guests, and the queen mother and queen will not be able to stay longer.

Su Jinyao was also very serious, took out the silver needle and began to give the emperor acupuncture, completely ignoring who and who was already surging.

Gu Xuebin took a few books and watched them quietly.

Gu Xuebin is going on an adventure

After giving the emperor acupuncture, Su Jinyao carefully explained the precautions for escorting to Mr. Yue.

The chief steward beside the emperor is very loyal and smart enough. He memorized everything Su Jinyao said with his heart, no wonder he won the emperor's trust.

After all these explanations were finished, Su Jinyao and Gu Xuebin left.

When they returned to the Prince's Mansion, it was already dark, and the housekeeper welcomed the two in, saying that dinner had been prepared.

Gu Xuebin instructed to put dinner in the small hall in the backyard.

Su Jinyao frowned, turned her head to look at Gu Xuebin but didn't speak. I already have some bad premonitions in my heart.

It can be said that there are not many rules in the Prince's Mansion. After the wedding, with Su Jinyao's temperament, she loved as much as she wanted.

However, except for breakfast, lunch and dinner are set up in the main hall in front of the table. This is also to show the identity and status of the owner, which can never be sloppy.

But today, Gu Xuebin deliberately let him put dinner in the backyard, and Su Jinyao felt in his heart that he should have something to say to himself.

Both of them went back and changed their clothes first, washed up briefly and went to the small hall. It's not as ornate as the main hall, but it has a warm atmosphere.

The meal was already set, Su Jinyao and Gu Xuebin sat down, and Mingjuan handed over the chopsticks.

Gu Xuebin took the chopsticks and waved his hand, signaling everyone to go down.

Su Jinyao pinched the chopsticks and turned her head, and asked softly, "Is something wrong?" ”

Gu Xuebin pursed his lips and gave Su Jinyao vegetables first. Then he said: "After Karuza was released by the queen, he went back directly." Not even the Ministry of Rites said hello. ”

Su Jinyao frowned and said, "On my way to the palace, I happened to meet his carriage. If I want to stop him, it's still too late for me to give the order. ”

If it is inconvenient for the official to come forward to deal with Caruza, Su Jinyao can kill him in her own way. You can also give him several options for dying.

Gu Xuebin shook his head and said: "It's not a problem with him himself, the problem is that Princess Miyina actually proposed at the same time that if she was not allowed to go back to Tianze Country for a wedding, she would rather regret the marriage." ”

The princess's repentance of marriage is still related to the marriage of the two countries, which is rare.

It can be seen that Princess Miina is determined to make trouble.

Su Jinyao furrowed her brows and asked, "Has the father already made a decision?" ”

"Yes. The father said that the people on the border could not be abandoned. So I decided to let me send Miyina back to Tianze Kingdom as soon as possible. Speaking of this, Gu Xuebin put down the chopsticks in his hand, looked at Su Jinyao intently, and said, "It's just that the plan has changed, I want to send Mi Yina directly to the capital of Tianze Kingdom, and propose marriage to the emperor of Tianze Kingdom on behalf of my father." ”

"What? It's too dangerous. Su Jinyao didn't expect that the emperor would let Gu Xuebin take risks.

You must know that if you send Mi Yina to the border, if it is determined that the plague over there is related to Tianze Kingdom, Gu Xuebin can still tie Mi Yina back as a hostage.

But if he directly sent people to Tianze Kingdom, wouldn't that be equivalent to a tiger entering the wolf pack? When the time comes, a good tiger will not be able to withstand a group of wolves, and it is needless to say that it is dangerous.