After Gu Shanchang left, Empress Dowager Yu's emotions were difficult to calm down for a long time.

Zhilan and Yuqiao waited outside the door with interest, and did not go in to disturb them.

"In this world, only Gu Shanchang can move the Queen Mother." Yu Qiao sighed softly.

Zhilan also sighed lightly: "Yes! Since the death of the first emperor, the queen mother rarely showed her emotions. It's been a long time since I've cried like this. ”

People have flesh and blood and feelings, not stakes, nor ice sculptures.

In the past six months, Empress Dowager Yu has spoken little, laughed and angered less, and her majesty has become more and more divine, and she has lost the emotional fluctuations that a secular person should have...... Even Zhilan and Yuqiao, who were serving closely, also felt more and more depressed and dull, and they didn't have the courage to speak out loud in front of Queen Yu.

As soon as Gu Shanchang came, Empress Dowager Yu came alive.

It's a pity that in a few days, Gu Shanchang will leave the capital with the King of Shu and the Princess of Shu.

Yu Qiao raised her eyes and glanced at Zhilan, and suddenly asked in a low voice, "Grandpa Lu doesn't seem to have come to you for a few days." ”

Zhilan's eyes showed a touch of bitterness and helplessness: "He is now on duty in the Yiqing Palace, so it is inconvenient for him to come and go at will." ”

Gonggong Lu was a confidant of the first emperor. As soon as the first emperor died, the new emperor ascended the throne, and he wanted to promote and appoint his confidants. Father-in-law Lu immediately became embarrassed.

Fortunately, with the support of Empress Dowager Yu, the new emperor did not go too far, and only put Gonggong Lu on duty in the Yiqing Palace. Looking at the scenery, only Grandpa Lu himself knows what is inside.

In the past, Gonggong Lu came to Jiaofang Hall with the first emperor every day, and met Zhilan from time to time. Now it is ten days and a half months and it is difficult to find a chance to meet.

Yu Qiao glanced at Zhilan again, and said pointedly: "If it goes on like this, won't this pair of foods only have a name left." ”

Zhilan and Gonggong Lu tied up that day, all because of the order of the Empress Dowager Yu. Father-in-law Lu is twenty years older than Zhilan, and now Zhilan is not in her thirties, and she is the most face-saving female official next to Empress Dowager Yu.

But Father-in-law Lu is in decline. Without the Holy Grace, the new emperor was jealous of him, and he was on guard everywhere, and he was in a difficult situation.

Why should Zhilan be entangled with Gonggong Lu anymore. simply begged the Empress Dowager Yu to be the master, and broke up with Father-in-law Lu.

In the palace, no one cares about what is affectionate and righteous. It's Zhilan, who is still eating against Father-in-law Lu, and I don't know how many people are making fun of her behind her back.

Zhilan didn't want to say any more, and quickly opened the topic: "The Queen Mother has been alone for a long time, and the two of us have been guarding here and can't do it, let's go in and take a look!" ”

Yu Qiao pursed her lips invisibly, but nodded in response.

After pushing the door in, the two respectfully stepped forward and saluted. One said, "The slave maid serves the queen mother, freshen up and change clothes", and the other said, "It's not too early, the slave and maid go to the imperial dining room to pass the meal".

Empress Dowager Yu's gaze swept over Yu Qiao's face: "You go to pass the meal." ”

Yu Qiao was slightly stunned, and quickly responded and retreated.

Empress Dowager Yu looked at Zhilan again and said lightly: "The clothing and consumption of Hanxiang Palace are all first-class. You go to the Tai Hospital again and pass on the message to the envoy of the Zhao Hospital. ”

"Concubine Mei is frail and sickly, and she needs to recuperate for half a year."

Sheng Hong and Xie Mingxi kept to themselves, and Concubine Mei was able to "recover" soon. It's just that Concubine Mei doesn't want to go to this domain. Let's stay in the palace!

Zhilan smiled, and the low voice should be.

……

That night, Sheng Hong received a message from the palace.

"The queen mother has raised the level of the concubine's clothing." Sheng Hong's eyes showed a little sneer: "It seems that as long as I am honest, my mother's life in the palace can be better." ”

Xie Mingxi did not say anything to appease.

When encountering such a bad thing, it is inevitable that Sheng Hong will be gloomy. It's useless to say anything.

Sheng Hong took a deep breath, squeezed out a smile and said, "I should go to thank the mountain chief for this matter." ”

With him alone, he doesn't have this face in front of Empress Dowager Yu.

Xie Mingxi said softly: "I told the master that after entering the Jiaofang Palace, you must not mention the concubine. You don't have to go to Master Xie, after she came back, she stayed in the study alone and never came out. ”

Saying goodbye to Empress Dowager Yu, Gu Shanchang's mood was difficult to calm down for a long time.

At this time, don't bother Gu Shanchang.

Sheng Hong nodded, and then said, "In a few days, we will have to set off." We should also pick a day and go to Xie Fu. Say goodbye to your father-in-law and others. ”

Xie Mingxi is not close to his mother's family, and he doesn't have much contact on weekdays.

However, there is always a need to make a show.

Xie Mingxi snorted: "I'll let Congyu send a message back, and in two days, we will go back to Xie's house." ”

……

Two days later, Sheng Hong accompanied Xie Mingxi back to Xie Mansion.

Five-year-old Xie Lingxi and four-year-old Xie Yuanlou were both led out.

"Lingxi has seen His Royal Highness the King of Shu and Princess Shu." Xie Lingxi was born with a beautiful appearance, has been strictly taught, and understands etiquette.

The white and delicate Xie Yuanlou also looked like him when he saluted: "Yuanlou has seen the King of Shu and the Princess of Shu. ”

Xie Jun suffered a lot of losses in Xie Yuanting's body, and he was strict with the discipline and upbringing of these two children.

Xie Mingxi smiled slightly: "Your family doesn't need to be polite, get up quickly!" ”

Xie Jun immediately smiled and said, "The gift cannot be abolished." Then he said with a straight face: "Lingniang, you and Yuanlou stand beside your grandfather." ”

Sheng Hong insisted on sitting down. Old lady Xie respected the elders and sat on the top. Sheng Hong's gesture made the Xie family feel comfortable.

Everyone's topic naturally revolves around the affairs of the domain.

Xie Yuanzhou, who became a relative a few years ago, was also on the list of King Shu's entourage. Young people are not apprehensive about traveling far away, but are full of pride. Smiled and interjected: "I went with my brother-in-law, and the third brother looked very hot and muttered that he would go to Shudi in a few years." ”

Sheng Hong smiled and looked over: "You also want to go to Shudi?" ”

Thirteen-year-old Xie Yuanwei blushed, but nodded.

"You better stay in the capital and study hard!" Xie Mingxi smiled faintly: "Within five years, I will come out with a Jinshi meritorious name and support the façade of the Xie family." ”

Xie Yuanzhou's talent in reading is not high, and after taking the Xiucai exam, he didn't even pass the exam. If you go to Shudi, you can take care of the affairs of the house, or find a low-level official position.

Xie Yuanwei is different. Although he is young, he is already a well-known talent in Boyu Academy. Such a talent should study and take the entrance examination to gain fame and seek a serious background.

Xie Yuanwei was very convinced of Xie Mingxi, and nodded obediently when he heard this: "Okay, I will study hard and strive to be admitted to the Jinshi within five years." ”

After thinking about it, he added: "Just like Ye Changshi." ”

Poor students, who can know like Ye Jing, are already winners in life.

The gratitude in the hearts of Xu and Xie Ming does not need to be elaborated.

Now the three sons and daughters have a future. When I came to the capital from Lin'an nervously, I only wanted to be rich in food and clothing, how could I dare to hope that there would be such a day? ()

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