When Hongli returned home, it was already dark, much later than usual. Only then did he hand over the reins in his hand to the little maid, led the horse, and saw a person waiting under the faint lantern of the corridor, it was Jinlan: "Fujin asked you to wait for this king here?" It's so late, hasn't she slept yet? ”

Jinlan walked over in a proper manner, and only then did he say: "Back to the prince, Fujin has not slept peacefully." Because I was afraid that the prince would be hungry all day, I specially asked the slaves and maids to wait for your return here, and asked you to go over and eat and rest. ”

A trace of warmth welled up in his heart, and Hongli smiled heartily: "I'm just hungry, what delicious food has Fujin prepared?" ”

It is rare to see the prince so lightly happy, and Jinlan's mood is also very good, so he can't help but say smartly: "It's all the prince's favorite food on weekdays, many of which are prepared by Fujin himself, and the prince feels delicious." ”

At that time, Lan Xin got the little girl's reply, and then knew that Hongli said, and carefully checked it again. Zhilan set up the chopsticks, and said, "The slave and maid went to look at the fire, and there was still white fungus soup boiling on the stove." ”

Lan Xin knew that she was afraid that she would be embarrassed by Hongli, so she wanted to hide out with a random excuse, and only said "Okay".

But this sound is good, and it is the most important thing for Zhilan. She didn't even dare to raise her head, she turned around and walked out. When there was a question behind Fu Jin that he couldn't hear the tone, "I can hide this time, what will I do next time", Zhilan almost fell to the ground.

yes, what's next time? Where would Zhilan know, but she advertised her identity everywhere, and it must have reached the ears of the prince, and she still didn't want to accept his wishes, what else could she do? Let's get by, Zhilan fled into the backyard like a gust of wind, and her heart was about to jump out. The taste was really bitter.

"It smells so good!" The curtain shook slightly, and Hongli's tall and sturdy figure walked in. Lan Xin was already waiting by the door, light and blessed, with a smile on his face: "The fourth master has worked hard, let's drink a hot tea first and go to the autumn cold!" ”

Jinlan obediently served the hot tea prepared by Fujin with both hands, waited until the prince took a few sips, and then took the tea cup and retreated.

There are only two people in the room, Hongli and Lan Xin, and the atmosphere is much warmer. Hongli reached out to hold Lan Xin's wrist, rested her soft and slender hand on his somewhat cold palm, and said slowly: "In the future, if I come back so late, don't wait, go to bed early, and look tired." ”

Lan Xin smiled lightly and stuck to his shoulder, only feeling warm. Hongli's mouth is "me" and "you", but not this king and Lan Xin, a very subtle feeling is like the light of a firefly's tail, which instantly brightens her heart. "Waiting for my husband to come back, no matter how late it is, I only have sweetness in my heart, how can I feel tired."

Hongli sat down and pulled Lan Xin to sit down. Without waiting for her to spread the vegetables, Wu Zi scooped a spoonful of white jade tofu, gently put it to his lips to blow it cold, and fed it to Lan Xin's lip flap. Lan Xin smiled sweetly and ate gently. There was no soft words during the banquet, and there was a low murmur, just tacit and courteous to give each other their favorite dishes.

This situation is really the harmony between husband and wife. Lan Xin smiled contentedly, even though there were many fat and thin women around Hongli, it was enough for him to treat himself like this. I only hope that this situation can be long-lasting, and the two hearts can rely on each other.

"Why don't you ask me where I've been?" Hongli put down his chopsticks, and the tenderness on his face gradually faded, replaced by deep worry.

Lan Xin frowned, not daring to answer his words in a hurry, staring into his eyes as if he didn't understand. It took a long time before he said: "Fourth master, is there something going on in the palace?" ”

"Huang Ama's body is ......" Hongli didn't know how to speak, and there was a cold breath in his heart. Who else could he say these words to? After a period of conditioning, the imperial doctor clearly said that Huang Ama's body is expected to recover. But all of a sudden, the illness became heavy, and the medicine could not delay the disease at all, and even the pain could not be controlled.

These are nothing, the false and nonsensical rumors are really like a sharp sword piercing into Hongli's heart. Is he the prince of Xi Guifei's mother?

Lan Xin was shocked by Hongli's sudden face, put down the ivory chopsticks with trembling hands, and said with red eyes: "The emperor's body...... Isn't it ......"

Hongli didn't speak, he closed his eyes heavily, and the expression on his face looked hideous because of the pain. He didn't even realize that the corners of his mouth kept twitching, and it was really impossible to make it fake because of his identity as a prince.

Lan Xin fell on him, tears falling down: "Fourth master, don't be sad. The emperor will definitely be able to survive this difficulty, if ...... If the sky has no eyes, our Qing Dynasty will inevitably be the emperor's greatest wish. "Where would Lan Xin know that what Hongli is really sad about is the mystery of his life experience.

After thinking about it again and again, Hongli still couldn't speak. If he is not the biological flesh and blood of today's Concubine Xi, then who is her mother? Why do you want to hand yourself over to others to raise, isn't it the emperor's intention? But if he is really the biological flesh and blood of Concubine Xi, where can Eniang treat herself so rawly, and even Huang Ama will not let him see him.

"I entered the palace, but I couldn't see the face of Huang Ama." Hongli lightly hid his heart, and brushed away the tears on Lan Xin's face: "I always feel stunned and uneasy." ”

Lan Xin stroked Hongli's back, Wen Yan comforted him a few words, and then let people clean up the delicacies and wait for Hongli to sleep. I secretly speculated in my heart that this matter may not be so simple. made up his mind, so he thought that he would ask Fu Heng to come over tomorrow, so that he could ask for an understanding.

This night was still quiet in Prince Bao's mansion, but the palace was different.

Concubine Yu stayed in the ear room outside the Heart Cultivation Palace, pacing back and forth. Inside is Concubine Xi who is sick, accompanying the emperor. Thinking of the emperor's recent illness, Concubine Yu was worried. If the emperor has any three longs and two shortcomings, will his Hongtian be pushed to the sinister blade immediately, or has Concubine Xi already planned something early on?

Waiting anxiously, Concubine Yu kept breaking out in cold sweat on her forehead, who knew that the door behind her was opened suddenly, and she was so scared that she almost lost her soul. "Xi ...... Concubine Niangniang, why did you come out now......"

Concubine Xi walked in slowly, signaling the maidservant behind her to stay outside the door. The door closed softly, and she exhaled: "If I come out, do you dare to go in?" ”

"The concubine doesn't mean anything else, don't misunderstand, Niangniang." Concubine Yu was a little confused, and her speech and demeanor lost her usual stability.

"Is there any meaning to be sided, this palace knows it in his heart." Concubine Xi glanced at her coldly, and her gaze fell on the tea cup.

Concubine Yu understood, turned around and added some hot tea soup, and respectfully served it in front of Concubine Xi: "Niangniang, drink some hot tea to warm your body." Although she is not young, Concubine Yu's low eyebrows are indeed a little soft. In addition, the maintenance is very good, and it looks like it has a bit of charm.

Concubine Xi looked at her face, tasted the hot tea in her hand, and smiled slowly: "My body is warm, but my heart is still cold." Although the tea is good, the palace does not have that artistic conception. ”

The corners of Concubine Yu's eyes twitched slightly, and then she said: "It is a blessing for the concubine to be able to serve by the side of the concubine all the time." Over the years, if there is no careful care of the noble concubine, or Hongtian has already ...... How could there be such a blessing? The embarrassment was a little heavier, and Concubine Yu said: "But the concubine is always dull, and she can't be left behind, and there is always negligence and inappropriateness in serving the mother." I also hope that the concubine Niangniang Haihan. ”

"You and I are both concubines of the emperor, but they are actually sisters under the eaves of the palace of the Forbidden City. Concubine Yu, when you talk like this, you are a little polite. Isn't there a ...... Yes, ask for the decree of the main palace, right? Concubine Xi's eyes turned cold, and she slowly looked around, and finally landed on Concubine Yu's face very reluctantly. You are relieved, since you are a sister, this palace will definitely fulfill your wishes. ”

This is obviously to ask Concubine Yu to open her mouth and say what she is more satisfied with in Concubine Xi's heart.

Concubine Yu didn't understand, and hurriedly said: "Niangniang, Hongday is your adopted son, and he is also the flesh and blood of the concubine. When he was eleven years old, the emperor canonized him as the title of Prince Heshuo, but in the past two years, he has been idle and scattered, and the emperor cannot be reused.

At present, the emperor is in poor health, there are a lot of things in the previous dynasty, and the concubines are brazen and seek a position for Hongday, even if they go to the imperial library to be a small steward. The concubine was satisfied, and she would not let Hongyang be idle. ”

"Being in charge of a small imperial office is too aggrieved." Concubine Xi knew that Concubine Yu had already understood her intentions, so she wanted to find a position for her prince and bow down. Trying to prove that neither she nor Hongyang have a disobedient heart. A trace of joy welled up in her eyes, and Concubine Xi muttered: "After all, Hongtian is a good child raised under the knees of this palace, how can this palace bear it." ”

Concubine Yu thought that Concubine Xi was in pain, so she knelt down with a puff, and said again and again: "Concubine Niangniang, the concubine mother and son only hope to serve you and the fourth elder brother well, and there is nothing more than ...... separation."

"According to the main palace, the affairs of the Internal Affairs Office will also be taken care of by Hongday." Concubine Xi interrupted Concubine Yu's words, in fact, she didn't think that Hongli would be a threat to Hongli. Over the years, she has deliberately paved the way for the fourth elder brother, how could she let others move their hearts when it comes. What she values more is actually Concubine Yu's surrender.

Finally breathed a sigh of relief, Concubine Yu believed what Concubine Xi said. But I don't know if Concubine Xi really believed her words. "Thank you concubine Niangniang, the concubine is grateful for Hongday's kindness." I was thinking about how to persuade Hongday, obediently obey Concubine Xi's arrangement, and don't give birth to chaos at this time in order to save my life.