Chapter 166: Tool Emperor
It took nearly two hours for the emperor and empress to accompany Jia Cong for dinner before they left.
"Your Majesty, why do you come back so early? There are still many questions I want to ask you!" The Queen said with a frown after returning to Fengzao Palace.
"And Xiao He'er said he already has someone he likes? I didn't even have the time to ask which family she is from, or whether she is worthy of our son. But it doesn't matter. As long as she has a good character and Xiao He'er likes her, her identity and family background are not important!"
Emperor Longxing rubbed his forehead vigorously. "He is still injured. He needs to rest early so that he can get better faster!"
"Yes, yes, this is my fault! I will go there tomorrow morning! By the way, my husband, what do you think about me making a robe for our son? Other children have worn clothes made by their parents, but our son has never worn one! Oh, Cui'er..."
"Go prepare it. I will personally cook a pot of ginseng soup tomorrow morning!"
"Eh? Your Majesty, why are you still here? Go back quickly! I have to go pick out some fine fabrics. If this is not comfortable to wear, I will not accompany Your Majesty!"
Emperor Longxing's eyelids twitched. Was this adopted son here to snatch the Queen's favor from him?
But he also knew that this was not the time to reason with the Queen.
"Well, Queen, go to bed early. I have a court meeting tomorrow, so I won't accompany you!"
"Your Majesty, you don't need to accompany me!" The Queen waved her hand without hesitation. "We are just talking as mother and son. It would be awkward if you were to stay by our side. Your Majesty should focus on government affairs !"
After saying this, he left the emperor and went to the side hall.
Emperor Longxing rubbed his face vigorously, and kept repeating in his heart: The queen...I chose her myself! My son...I gave birth to him, they are both my own, I am not angry...
Compared to Jia Cong who was sleeping in the Dragon Head Palace and felt a little uneasy, the Jia family, which had been tense for several days, relaxed.
Today, Xia Shouzhong personally visited the Jia Mansion. He did not elaborate on the specific details, only saying that something unexpected had happened during the hunting trip at Tiewang Mountain, and that Jia Cong had been injured and was recovering in the palace, and would not be able to return for a few days.
When the girls heard that Jia Cong was injured, they were extremely worried, but they were not qualified to enter the palace, so they could only wait even though they were anxious. Keqing was even more restless, and she only hated that she could not be with Jia Cong.
Mrs. Wang secretly hated it in her heart. If Jia Cong died, it would be fine. The emperor would definitely show favor to him. Then, in these two mansions, who else would be qualified to receive favor except her own Baoyu? But now that Jia Cong is not dead, he will definitely go further. How should Baoyu deal with himself in the future?
Grandmother Jia sent everyone back and only kept Jia Zheng.
"Second brother, there will be a grand court assembly tomorrow. Just listen and watch, and don't say a word more about anything!" Grandmother Jia said in a serious tone. Although Xia Shouzhong's words today were simple, how could she not understand?
What happened? It could only be a rebellion, otherwise the emperor would not have returned in such a hurry and put the whole city under lockdown!
In this way, my grandson would have done a great deed to save the emperor. Otherwise, even if he was injured, he would not have been able to recuperate in the palace! My grandson is a foreigner. Even if he was injured, how could he stay in the palace?
Moreover, it also shows that Jia Cong's injuries are extremely serious and may even be life-threatening.
At this critical moment, saying anything more would be wrong!
After thinking for a while, Jia's mother said again, "After the court session tomorrow, I will ask to see the emperor again and tell him that I am worried about my grandson and want to visit him in the palace. Please allow me to do so! "
"Mother, why don't you just take the golden book into the palace? Why bother with all this?" Jia Zheng said in surprise.
Grandmother Jia is a legitimate wife of a duke, and has the golden book bestowed by the emperor, which allows her to enter the palace and meet the empress!
Grandmother Jia said angrily, "This is just an excuse. How can I take the initiative to enter the palace now? At this critical moment, there are so many people watching in every mansion. If I enter the palace, people will think twice! Go and ask for an audience. If Cong can see it, His Majesty will let you see it directly."
"Oh!" Jia Zheng nodded as if he understood, "Then what should I say when I meet Cong-ge'er?"
"Just say that the family is worried about his injury, don't say anything else!" Then, Jia's mother lowered her voice and said, "You must see clearly whether Cong is safe and sound!"
Although Xia Shouzhong said today that Jia Cong's injury has improved, what if he survives but becomes disabled? This is a huge difference.
Even if he is unwilling to admit it, the fact is that Jia Cong has now become the pillar of the Jia family, and Jia Cong's status is closely related to the fate of the two families!
"Also, didn't Xia Shouzhong bring back Congge's personal guards when he came here today?"
"You go and make arrangements in person. The families of the dead and injured will be taken care of by our mansion. The dead will be given 200 taels of compensation, and the injured will be given 100 taels! The rest will be rewarded 50 taels each! Also, before Congge comes back, ask them to help guard the gate! The servants in the mansion who want to go out to buy things must be accompanied by the female guards of several maids or the personal guards, otherwise they are not allowed to leave the mansion."
Although he didn't understand Lady Jia's arrangements, Jia Zheng's greatest strength was filial piety, so he would naturally carry out his mother's orders without hesitation.
The next day, after the grand court meeting, Jia Zheng asked someone to find Xia Shouzhong, and then told Xia Shouzhong that his family was worried about Jia Cong's injury and his old mother wanted to visit him in the palace.
After Xia Shouzhong returned to Emperor Longxing, Jia Zheng soon saw Xia Shouzhong!
"Master Jia, His Majesty said that it may be inconvenient for the old prince of the family to enter the palace, but Master Jia can go and visit him!"
Jia Zheng had no objection and immediately followed Xia Shouzhong.
"Manager Xia, where are we going?" Jia Zheng asked puzzledly.
"Haha, Master Jia is deeply favored by the Emperor. He has been recuperating in the side hall of His Majesty's Dragon Head Palace these days. Moreover, His Majesty has to visit him every day to feel at ease."
Jia Zheng took a deep breath and stayed in the Dragon Head Palace?
"Also, the Queen has been here every day for the past two days to look after us, so Lord Jia needs to be more cautious later on!"
Jia Zheng's eyes widened. It was one thing for his nephew to stay overnight in the Longshou Palace, but it was also a big deal for the emperor and empress to visit him in person every day. How could this be so grand?
Just like that, Jia Zheng followed him dazedly until he reached the outside of the Dragon Head Palace! As expected, Cui Er, the Queen's personal maid, was waiting outside the palace.
"Miss Cui'er, Jia Zheng of Rongguo Mansion wants to come visit because he is worried about Master Jia's injury. His Majesty has already approved it. Please help go in and inform him!"
Cui'er looked at Jia Zheng, then turned and entered the hall.
Not long after, Cui Er came back and said, "The Queen Mother asked Lord Jia to wait in the outer hall first. The Queen Mother will talk to Lord Jia for a while and then return to Fengzao Palace! Lord Jia can come in and meet us then."
