On the second day, Xiao Yuan and Shen Qingru entered the palace with a small bun. went to Ji Mansion to find Yunxi first, Ji Ruchuan saw Xiao Yuan standing aside like a guardian god, he was not happy, so he had to go with him.

In the matter of hurting his daughter-in-law, how could he lose to Xiao Yuan, who didn't understand amorous feelings.

In this way, the threesome became a fivesome. The old god Ji Ruchuan was following Xiao Yuan. He is a civil official, Xiao Yuan is a military general, and his momentum is a big difference.

Ji Ruchuan was not satisfied, straightened his waist vigorously, and frowned to reveal a fierce appearance. Xiao Yuan looked at him like an idiot and ignored him.

Yongshou Palace, the queen and Princess Chiba are all there. The queen saw that Ji Ruchuan and Xiao Yuan were here, it was very strange, it was unusual for these two people to come on weekdays.

Shen Qingru hugged the small bun and wore a blue narcissus long skirt, the skirt was trimmed with gold thread, on top was a moon-white cigarette shirt, light makeup was wiped lightly, and a mutton fat jade step was inserted on the head, inlaid with six eastern pearls of the same size. Elegant, luxurious and smart.

Yunxi was wearing a yellow Qianshui skirt embroidered with elegant orchids. The waist is gently held with a light blue soft gauze. Slightly applied with fat powder, the clouds are elegant, wearing a hollow orchid bead hairpin, the face is as charming as the moon, elegant and warm.

Xiao Yuan and Ji Ruchuan, turning back in three steps, their eyes couldn't leave their daughter-in-law. Such a look fell in the eyes of the queen, and quipped: "I can't do it in this palace, let you personally follow and protect it?" ”

She knew that Xiao Yuan was probably worried about Shen Qingru because of what happened last time, so she came with her.

Ji Ruchuan said with a hippie smile: "When the queen said this, it hurt Weichen's heart." Weichen and distant brother, I haven't seen the queen mother, the queen and sister Chiba for a long time, I miss it very much, and I came to the palace to visit it today. ”

The queen smiled and said, "As far as you can speak, I just said a word, and I provoked you to make such a call." I'm no better than the ministers of the previous dynasty, I can't talk about you. ”

Except for Shen Qingru, the rest of the people are familiar with the queen, and the queen's words are also intimate and casual.

Ji Ruchuan's clever mouth is famous throughout the Great Depression. In the palace examination that year, he talked endlessly and earned himself a champion. Later, the emperor wanted to implement the new policy, but Ji Ruchuan, who was still a small housekeeper, was not panicked or afraid, and his tongue fought against the Confucians, and the ministers were speechless. With the support of the old prince and others, the new policy was implemented.

Ji Ruchuan has also become the new favorite in front of the emperor, and the speed of promotion is the same as riding a rocket. Others a liter a few years, he is a few liters a year. It is not good to make everyone envious and jealous.

Ji Ruchuan smiled and patted the queen's ass, "If the queen watches the fire and sees everything, which can be compared to Weichen." ”

"You." The queen smiled and pointed at him, without a hint of reproach in her tone. She is in the palace, except for the Lanyu brothers and sisters, Yunxi will often come to accompany her to relieve her boredom. Occasionally, Ji Ruchuan comes along, just like a pistachio, and he can always make people laugh.

The Queen Mother's eyes were all attracted by the little bun that stayed obediently in Shen Qingru's arms. The first time Xiao Baozi entered the palace, he was curious about everything, a pair of big eyes, looking left and right, revealing novelty, the Queen Mother looked at it, and her heart was itchy. "Come, let the mourners hug."

Shen Qingru hurriedly handed over the small bun. Little buns are never afraid of raw. When he arrived in the arms of the Queen Mother, he didn't cry or make trouble, but only looked at the Queen Mother with bright eyes.

Princess Chiba was on the side, and gently poked the little cheek of the little bun with her hand. Xiao Baozi was not only not annoyed, but smiled happily. I can't make Princess Chiba like it. "Sister Qingru, Xiao Ji'er is so cute, I want him to stay in the palace to accompany me."

Princess Chiba has no brothers and sisters, and she doesn't have many friends, so when she saw the little bun, she liked it from the bottom of her heart. But she just said that, the little bun is Shen Qingru's heart, if she really leaves the little bun in the palace, it is like poking Shen Qingru's heart with a knife.

Shen Qingru also joked: "If you're not afraid of making trouble, just leave him behind." ”

Princess Chiba patted her chest, "Don't worry." "Go and tease Xiao Baozi again, "Xiao Ji'er, you will stay in the palace in the future, will I play with you?" ”

Of course, Xiao Baozi didn't understand her words, and he was silly with his mouth open. It made everyone laugh.

Today is resting, and the emperor does not need to go to court. However, I still went to the imperial study early in the morning, and after dealing with political affairs, I went to the Longevity Palace.

He knew that Shen Qingru was going to take Xiao Ji'er into the palace today, so he came to see it. I met Gong Jin halfway and came over together.

When I arrived at the door, I saw that everyone was laughing, and I couldn't help but smile and ask, "What are you talking about?" ”

Seeing that it was the emperor, everyone hurriedly restrained their smiles and asked the emperor for peace.

The emperor waved his hand, sat down at the head of the queen mother, and beckoned to Gong Jin, "Come, sit here." ”

The expressions of the queen mother and the queen mother were faint, obviously used to it. Princess Chiba pouted slightly. Turn your head away, out of sight, out of mind.

Shen Qingru was slightly stunned. It is said that Gong Jin is favored, but he doesn't know that he is so favored. The emperor really reassured her and felt a pain in her eyes.

In fact, although Shen Qingru has never seen the emperor, he still has a good impression.

The first emperor had a total of five sons, and the emperor and the old prince were both born by the queen mother. The old prince has been extremely intelligent since he was a child, and when he grew up, he was even more intelligent, both civil and military, and was most loved by the first emperor.

In contrast, although the emperor at that time was diligent and studious, with the old prince Zhuyu in front of him, his qualifications were ordinary.

Many people thought that the first emperor would be passed on to the old prince. After all, the emperor was already an adult at that time, but the first emperor had not yet established a prince, so everyone inevitably thought about it. It's just that the first emperor was upright and in his prime at the time, and the relationship between the old prince and the emperor was good, so no one mentioned the matter of establishing a prince.

Later, the first emperor was infected with wind and cold, which was originally a minor illness, but who knew that it was out of control, and it died within a few days. On his deathbed, he issued an edict and passed it on to the emperor.

The emperor is both a sister-in-law and the eldest son, which is reasonable. The old prince is the person who supports the emperor's succession the most. Even some people don't dare to say what they think.

The emperor successfully ascended the throne. It is said that it is more difficult to keep a business than to start a business. Da Xiao passed to the emperor, and he was already the fifth. Even though every emperor was conscientious, he still accumulated a lot of drawbacks.

Outside, there are southern Xinjiang and Chaoyun are growing day by day, and Di Rong is eyeing it. Since his accession to the throne, the emperor has rectified the rule of officials, reduced taxes, appointed talents, encouraged business, and worked diligently every day, not daring to slack off for a day.

only to make the depression prosperous and strong. Even those who were optimistic about the old prince in the past have to praise it, even if the old prince succeeds to the throne, he may not be able to achieve such an achievement.

And the old prince guarded the frontier for the emperor with peace of mind. For so many years, no matter how many rumors there were in the court, the two brothers had never been suspicious of each other.

The emperor's trust in Prince Xiao's mansion is like a rock, and no matter how others provoke it, he has never wavered. On the contrary, none of the people who sow discord will end well.

Shen Qingru felt that he had achieved this position of the emperor and could still maintain his original intention, so he rushed to this point, which was very worthy of admiration.

There are only two things for the emperor to worry about.

One is that he loves Gong Jin too much. All the concubines in the harem add up to less than her. However, the emperor has always been self-disciplined, and the ministers have not yet delayed the government because of Gong Jin, so the ministers have turned a blind eye. After all, the emperor has already made them very worry-free, and occasionally there is a special preference, which everyone can accept.

The second is that there has been no crown prince so far, and as the emperor gets older, this matter has also been put on the agenda. But no matter how the minister urged, the emperor refused to stand. Even the three princes from Gong Jin, the emperor had no intention at all.

This really puzzles everyone. The first emperor was hesitant and not very old. The emperor is already in his fifties. There are only three sons in total, and their qualifications are average. To put it mildly, it's the same for whoever you choose, so why hesitate so far.

What's more, the emperor treats Xiao Yuan and Gu Qingxuan better than his own son. Among them, Xiao Yuan is especially so.

Many people can't help but think about it, could it be that the emperor thinks that the princes are too mediocre, and he doesn't worry about letting them inherit the unification and wants to pass on the throne to Xiao Yuan?

With the relationship between the emperor and the old prince, it is not impossible. There are quite a few people in the DPRK and China who hold this viewpoint.

Shen Qingru also felt that the emperor was really good to Xiao Yuan, if it weren't for Xiao Yuan and the prince, it would be like a little bun for Xiao Yuan, it was carved out of a mold. Shen Qingru had to wonder if Xiao Yuan was the emperor's illegitimate son.

The emperor looked like the old prince, who fought on the battlefield all the year round, and was not angry and arrogant. So the emperor seems to be more amiable. Again, "What were you talking about?" ”

The queen replied softly: "Ye'er is saying that she wants to keep Xiao Ji'er in the palace." ”

The queen's temperament is indifferent, although outsiders think that her position is in name only, even pitiful. But the queen herself didn't care much. The emperor can't be considered bad for her, and the face that should be given will also be given. It's just that it can't be compared with Gong Jin.

As early as before entering the palace, the queen was mentally prepared. Now, she still has Chiba, which is not too bad. Only occasionally envy others, free and easy, unlike her, who has been trapped in the palace for half her life.

The emperor looked at the little bun in the arms of the queen mother, it was the first time he saw Xiao Ji'er. took the little bun from the arms of the queen mother, and the stinky boy didn't know who to learn from, so he would coax people, so he took a bite and kissed the emperor's side face.

The crowd was stunned. The emperor was stunned for a moment, and then laughed. Holding the little bun and not letting go, the little bun is also willing to get close to him, obediently staying on the emperor's lap, and the little hand tugging on his sleeve to play.

The Queen Mother couldn't help laughing: "You are so smart at a young age, and you will be able to pay it back in the future?" ”

The emperor also praised it, "Just like Yuan'er when he was a child, he is very smart." ”

Shen Qingru glanced at Xiao Yuan secretly, could it be that Xiao Yuan also flattered the emperor like this when he was a child, it didn't look like it.

Gong Jin stepped forward and pinched Xiao Baozi's little hand, as if jokingly: "The emperor likes it so much, it's better to leave Xiao Shizi in the palace to accompany you." ”

Shen Qingru's heart mentioned. Princess Chiba said that she wouldn't take it to heart, knowing that it was a joke. When it came out of Gong Jin's mouth, the taste of that word changed, and he had to guard against it. It can be seen that the emperor really likes small buns, in case he has such a thought, Shen Qingru has no place to cry.