SFS Chapter 220 Father, I beg you to abdicate 35
Chapter 220 Father, I beg you to abdicate 35
That night, the first quarrel between the emperor and the empress in history broke out in Changle Palace. The quarrel ended with Emperor Cheng'an walking away in anger for the first time, leaving Zhu Yuanzhi with tears rolling down her cheeks, but no one pitied her. She looked embarrassed and humiliated.
"Erling, tell Lin'an to see me!" Zhu Yuanzhi pulled over a handkerchief and wiped away her tears, "Eryao, put on some makeup for me again!"
At this moment, Zhu Yuanzhi felt a strong sense of uneasiness in her heart. Emperor Cheng'an must have had a deeper meaning behind this move. However, it was obviously a good thing for the crown prince to be the regent, so why was he so uneasy? Moreover, Lin'an was ambitious, so how could he be willing to just follow Emperor Cheng'an?
No one knows a daughter better than her mother. Zhu Yuanzhi can almost conclude that Lin'an's plan must be huge and by no means a trivial matter!
"Your Majesty, it is already late at night, and His Highness may have already gone to rest." Er Ling looked at the sky and reminded gently.
"Well? Then I'll go and announce it tomorrow morning!" Zhu Yuanzhi sighed. How could she have given birth to such a daughter? Couldn't she be as gentle and virtuous as the third princess?
She insisted on going on expeditions like a man. How could this be what a proper girl should do? Your Majesty is really too indulgent to Lin'an!
After Emperor Cheng'an left Fengyi Hall in Changle Palace, he did not go anywhere else, but went straight back to Jianzhang Palace.
He couldn't help but start to wonder, how could Zhu Yuanzhi, who was once lively, smart, fond of men's clothing and yearning for the battlefield, become the queen with such deep scheming today?
Is it that the inner court is too cruel or is it just their nature? He clearly gave the queen absolute power to deal with everyone in the harem, but now it has become a little strange, or has he never seen it clearly?
"Su Qin." Emperor Cheng'an opened his eyes while leaning on the soft pillow.
"Your Majesty, I'm here." Su Qin, who was about to doze off, woke up quickly, walked lightly to the bed and answered.
"Complete the Princess Mansion in Lin'an as soon as possible." A complex emotion flashed in Emperor Cheng'an's eyes. Perhaps separating Zitong and Lin'an was the best choice for their mother-daughter relationship.
"I obey your orders." He leaned forward slightly, his tone respectful, but his eyes were almost closed. "Does your majesty have any other instructions?"
"Go away." Emperor Cheng'an said, and then fell asleep.
Su Qin walked out of the dormitory with tired steps, and immediately gave instructions to Xia Sheng, while analyzing several situations at the same time.
Although the quarrel between His Majesty and the Queen has not been spread today, the Queen will definitely not let it go. He shook his head secretly and sighed in his heart, why did the Queen do this? Whether it is a prince or a princess who ascends the throne, there is only one Queen Mother.
Before the hour of Yin, Xia Sheng and a team of eunuchs stood quietly outside the gate of Wuyou Palace like sculptures, waiting for fear that Erling would get there first and delay their work. He thought to himself, is the queen going to openly confront His Majesty?
After all, Your Majesty is the real master of this inner court!
At three quarters past the hour of Mao, the gate of Wuyou Palace slowly opened, and Meiruo saw Xia Sheng standing drowsily in front of the door.
"Why did Eunuch Xia come so early? Without even informing us? Quickly take Eunuch Xia in to rest. Your Highness will need to wait for a moment." Meiruo's voice was gentle with a hint of intimacy.
"It's not early. I just arrived not long ago. If I have disturbed Your Highness, then I will be guilty," Xia Sheng yawned in a very ungraceful manner and followed Meiruo in.
"Hurry up and bring two plates of snacks and a cup of tea." Meiruo ordered, "Everyone, hurry up and clean up."
He commanded the eunuchs to speed up in an orderly manner, and summoned a few strong eunuchs to go to the Shangshen Bureau to bring meals.
"Mei-ya, change your clothes. Wear the one with the floral pattern today."
After the voice fell, Meiyi responded, hung the gauze curtain on the silver hook, and clapped her hands. The palace maids outside filed in with toiletries in their hands, serving very meticulously.
He changed into an indigo-blue suit with floral patterns, tied a gold-woven jade belt around his waist, and put on sleeve guards, looking like a handsome young man.
"Your Highness, Eunuch Xia is here to deliver His Majesty's instructions." Meiya reported in a low voice while adjusting her waist ornament.
"You take people to clean up." After saying that, Jiuli's figure had already walked to the door, making Meiya wonder if His Highness' legs were so long?
"Your Highness, I have seen you." Xia Sheng bowed and said, "Your Majesty has said that Your Highness can leave the palace to inspect the Princess's residence. If there is anything that needs to be added, you can report to the Ministry of Works for rectification at any time."
"I will go and check it out later. If there is nothing else, you can return to Jianzhang Palace to serve." Jiuli raised her eyebrows slightly. It seems that this stepfather still has some affection for this mother, but it is still very indifferent. Otherwise, how could this matter be?
"Your Highness, last night His Majesty discussed with the Queen and decided that Your Highness must accompany him on this trip. The Queen has agreed, so Your Highness, please make the relevant preparations as soon as possible."
After he finished speaking, he paused for a moment, then bowed again and said, "I will take my leave first."
"Oh?" Hearing this, she couldn't help but flash a trace of surprise in her eyes. Would someone like her cheap mother agree? After Xia Sheng left, she cast her eyes on the young man hiding in the corner, dressed in black eunuch clothes.
"Your Highness." The young man stepped forward quickly, with his palms facing upward, and respectfully handed over a sealed letter.
Jiuli took the secret letter and waved, signaling the young man to leave for the time being. After the young man disappeared, he unfolded the secret letter in his hand and carefully examined it. He saw that the paper, which was only two fingers wide, was filled with tiny calligraphy.
After reading it, he rolled up the secret letter, closed his hands and gently crushed it, and the energy gushed out. In a moment, the intact secret letter turned into powder and fell to the ground lightly, as if it had never existed.
If you had not witnessed the whole process with your own eyes, you would probably not believe that the ashes under your feet were the secret letter you had just read.
Following the word "serve the meal", a powerful eunuch came in quietly with a food box and set the table. There were a few side dishes, various dim sum, and four kinds of porridge and snacks, which was extremely rich.
"Mei Ruo will prepare the horses later, and go to the Princess's Mansion on Suzaku Street."
As Jiuli finished speaking, Meiruo quietly left like a ghost, as if she had never appeared. It can be seen that although Meiruo seems to have no attack power, her fighting power is actually off the charts.
About a cup of tea later, Meiruo came back and stood behind him, serving him. Apparently everything had been arranged.
Mei Xi was left behind to guard Wuyou Palace. She saw Jiuli leaving Wuyou Palace with her men. Erling rushed over in a hurry, but could only sigh as he watched the receding figure.
"Is His Highness here?" Er Ling's eyes flickered, and he couldn't help but look towards the palace in front of him, with mixed feelings in his heart. He was looking forward to seeing His Highness, but...
"His Majesty has ordered Your Highness to check the princess's mansion. If you catch up now, you may still make it." A hint of sarcasm flashed in Mei's eyes.
Although the Queen was usually kind and friendly to everyone, her attitude towards His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and His Royal Highness was completely different. This difference was difficult to detect unless one observed carefully.
Er Ling secretly complained in his heart, is the Queen going to compete with His Majesty? Thinking of this, he shook his head helplessly: "Well, when His Highness returns, please tell His Highness that the Queen is waiting in Fengyi Palace."
After saying that, Er Ling waved his hand to signal his men to leave together, thinking secretly whether he should persuade the queen?