Chapter 64: Heartwarming Lunch
When the draft was made, Mu Lingchen proposed to ask Shen Shu to be the princess.
At that time, he paid attention to Shen Shu.
Shen Shu is the woman he saved in Dengyun Tower. The reason why she was saved in the first place was because her eyes were too similar to Miaoqing, with ambition and calculation.
The devil sent God, and he came to her rescue.
Perhaps it was precisely because he would save people that Mu Lingchen would notice Shen Shu.
As before, he still didn't want his brother to be deceived by such a woman, so he included her in the harem.
But Mu Lingchen told him that it was just for him to include Shen Shu in the harem. That's what he said on purpose that day.
Now that things have come to this point, is it necessary for him to change his strategy?
If you want to justifiably take the Western Chu Kingdom, it seems that supporting the children of the princess is the best way.
Then everything will go according to the original plan! And the most important thing is to let Chu Shuyao give birth to the child smoothly.
Whether it's a boy or a girl, he can be said to be a boy. It is possible to inherit the Jiangshang Sheji of the Western Chu State.
It's still Jiang Zepu, he actually got involved in this matter. And with Chu Shuyao, I have known each other for a long time. He also needs to check this matter.
Thinking like this, Mu Lingxuan summoned the secret guard and asked him to investigate the matter.
This mighty autumn hunt is actually an introduction. When he learned the true identity of Concubine Shu, he had already thought about it.
Take this opportunity to crack down on people from all walks of life.
And this matter, he did not discuss it with Mu Lingchen, but discussed it with Gu Beicheng.
Because at that time, the Queen Mother and Mu Lingchen wanted to choose a show girl for him. In his heart, there was already suspicion and doubt.
"Someone." Mu Lingxuan called softly. The Dark Guard appeared in front of his eyes immediately.
"What does the emperor command?"
"Let's investigate, the princess of the Western Chu Kingdom has ever been to the Southern Xinjiang Kingdom. In other words, before that, were there any strange people who stayed in the southern Xinjiang country. How did the new emperor of the Southern Xinjiang Kingdom get acquainted with the princess of the Western Chu Kingdom. ”
"Yes, my subordinates are commanded."
After the secret guard left, Mu Lingxuan's heart couldn't relax.
Chu Shuyao! Chu Shuyao. You're the one who counts!
The autumn hunting trip continues. It's just because Concubine Li and Concubine Shu are pregnant. The emperor was not in a hurry.
The mighty autumn hunt was just a three-day walk in the woods, making a show, and catching a few game.
The passion of previous years has been lost.
Those children of the family who followed originally wanted to show off in front of the emperor. I don't know that there is no opportunity to show my talents.
On the way back, Gu Beicheng talked to Concubine Shu alone. Gu Beicheng said that Shen Xian was pregnant. I hope that when the child is born, the lady will be able to attend the full moon ceremony.
Chu Shuyao knew that Gu Beicheng, as a celebrity beside Mu Lingxuan, could not have known her true identity. And it is strange that he said this. Not surprising either.
After all, the people who knew her true identity were just Mu Lingxuan, Mu Lingchen, Gu Beicheng, and those secret guards and guards.
Mu Lingxuan naturally had a way to prevent them from speaking out. Even if someone leaked the news. I also know it secretly, and on the surface, no one dares to say that I know.
So it was reasonable for Gu Beicheng to tell her this.
The days when I returned to the palace were quiet and boring. It's not that the concubines in the palace are honest. It's that Mu Lingxuan protected her too well.
It sounds good, it's protection. After all, the concubines in the palace all think so. The emperor was very kind to Concubine Shu, and was afraid that Concubine Shuniang would be framed, so he sent someone to protect Concubine Shuniang at all times.
But Chu Shuyao knew in her heart that Mu Lingxuan was taking care of her? It's house arrest.
Mu Lingxuan is strictly guarded, but he doesn't know whether it is intentional or not, and he always leaves some loopholes to let Nighthawk come in from time to time to report news to her.
The Empress Dowager of the Western Chu Kingdom is still in good health now, so there is no need to worry about it.
Chu Shuyao didn't know whether what Nighthawk said was true or reassuring to her.
In short, the queen mother shouldn't be too wronged, right? After all, Meng Yichen already knew her whereabouts.
The matter of Mu Lingxuan's investigation by the secret guard has already been raised, and the secret guard is returning to Mu Lingxuan at this moment.
"Your Majesty, your subordinates found out that a year ago, a lobbyist from the Western Chu State went to the Southern Xinjiang Kingdom and persuaded the crown prince of the Southern Xinjiang Kingdom, which is now the emperor of the Southern Xinjiang Kingdom, to unite with the Northern Desert State and launch an attack on the Tanglin Kingdom together. It is to attack the Western Chu State in the Tanglin Kingdom, and when there is no spare strength, get some benefits from the Tanglin Kingdom. ”
"It's just that we chose to stop the Western Chu Kingdom. Their plan did not succeed. ”
And after Nanjiang realized that he had been deceived, the prince at that time also thought about killing the lobbyist. But later, I don't know why, not only did I not kill the lobbyist, but the lobbyist was actually a woman. At that time, the prince of the southern Xinjiang country still wanted to marry the woman as the concubine. ”
"The emperor of the Southern Xinjiang Kingdom at that time was opposed at first, but later agreed. It's just that on the day of the wedding, the bride ran away. ”
After the dark guard replied to all this, Mu Lingxuan already understood.
This strategy to save Zhao from Wei must have been done by Chu Shuyao. He was still wondering? Why can't you think so much about this southern frontier country and northern desert country? Dare to provoke the Tanglin Kingdom.
I see!
This Jiang Zepu still wanted to marry Chu Shuyao as a concubine at that time? Is this really unexpected?
This princess of the Western Chu Kingdom is really charming!
Meng Yichen of the Western Chu State and Jiang Zepu of the Southern Xinjiang State, these two people in power in a country, were fascinated.
Mu Lingxuan suddenly had a different kind of thought. In this way, the rulers of the two countries, who can't get it with all their might, are actually in the harem of his Tanglin Kingdom.
A sense of superiority arises spontaneously.
So Mu Lingxuan was very happy, so he often went to Concubine Shu to have a look.
Concubine Shu didn't pay much attention to him. Now that her true identity has been revealed, there is nothing left to hide. So she doesn't have to disguise herself anymore and accompany her with a smile.
Concubine Shu was cold, and Mu Lingxuan was not angry. He didn't care, but the desire to conquer grew stronger.
It rained quite heavily on this day, and when the rain was a little lighter, the emperor still braved the rain to go to Shuhua Yaotai of Concubine Shu.
The emperor said that lunch would be placed at the concubine.
This is the person who is busy in the imperial dining room. Originally, the people in the imperial dining room had already braved the heavy rain to deliver the food to the emperor's imperial study.
Now I'm going to move to the lady again.
Fortunately, the lady concubine has Shuhua Yaotai, which is not far from the emperor's imperial study.
The emperor went to Concubine Shu, but he didn't expect Concubine Xian and the little princess Mu Concubine to be there.
Mu Yan has grown very cute and very smart. People will feel happy when they see it, and don't talk about Mu Lingxuan, the biological father.
Concubine Shu and Concubine Xian saluted the emperor together, but the emperor didn't care, waved his hand to let them be exempted, and went directly to the little princess.
Mu Lingxuan actually rarely holds his own children. One is that he has no time, and the other is because he is the emperor, and the family happiness of ordinary people is different in the royal family.
Mu Lingxuan really likes the little princess. That kind of joy from the heart can't be pretended.
Concubine Xian looked at this scene, her face full of happiness and relief. After all, the little princess is her child. She understands a truth.
The future fate of the princess depends on whether she is loved by her father. So she is very willing to let the emperor have more contact with the concubine.
Chu Shuyao saw this scene in her eyes, and she couldn't help but feel a warmth in her heart.
In the future, when her child is born, will Mu Lingxuan love her like this?
She was surprised and shocked that such an idea would come to her.
The Imperial Dining Room quickly put the meal on the table. Concubine Xian was about to say goodbye and leave, but the emperor said, "It's raining outside, what should I do if I get drenched in the little princess?" Let's stay for lunch! ”
Concubine Xian didn't refuse, she was also worried about drenching her precious daughter. What's more, she didn't want to compete for favor, she really stayed because of the rain.
She knew in her heart that Chu Shuyao would not mind.
This meal was no different from normal days. It's all about the same dish.
It's just that the little princess watched the adults eating, and she was very anxious, and she screamed and was about to rush to the table.
The nurse was holding the little princess on the side, which was also very laborious.
The emperor wanted to give the little princess a bite of salty tofu, but was stopped by Concubine Xian, "Your Majesty, the princess is still young, so she can't eat salt." ”
This is the first time that Concubine Xian has refuted the emperor. The emperor was humbly taught.
This scene is like the life of an ordinary person.
Not only Mu Lingxuan, but also Chu Shuyao and Chu Yuege felt that this meal was a little more delicious than usual. I was also a little happier eating.
Concubine Shu and Concubine Xian both thought that sure enough, the emperor's imperial meal was more delicious and exquisite than the meals eaten by ordinary concubines.
In Mu Lingxuan's heart, there were several thoughts.
As an emperor, it turns out that he also likes this kind of ordinary people's life.
It's just that before, he had never felt it.
The rain kept falling, and after lunch, Concubine Shuniang asked the people in the palace to steam pastries and cook thick milk tea, so that the emperor and Concubine Xian could taste it together.
Although she had already eaten a lot at lunch, Concubine Shu still ate a few pastries one after another and drank two large cups of milk tea.
Even Mu Lingxuan was shocked by Concubine Shu's appetite.
Concubine Shu realized the surprised expressions of the emperor and Concubine Xian, and said very embarrassedly, "Since I was pregnant, I don't know why, but I can eat more and more." No matter how much you eat, you can't get enough to eat. ”
It was the first time that Concubine Xian had seen Concubine Shu show such an embarrassed look. I couldn't help laughing out loud, and then said, "You're not alone now, so naturally you have to eat more." If you can eat something, it's already good. In this way, the child can grow more robust! ”
Mu Lingxuan also said, "Whatever you want to eat in the future, just ask someone to do it." I will order you to go down and let the imperial dining room serve you closely. ”
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Concubine Shu thanked the emperor.
After the rain stopped, the emperor and Concubine Xian left immediately.
Chu Shuyao looked at the courtyard, and the little goldfish in the water tank was stunned.