Chapter 217 Concerns in the Palace
"Besides, I am not afraid that Your Majesty will think too much. I have never thought of letting Xiao He'er inherit Your Majesty's throne! Although the throne is good, Your Majesty is working so hard now. I only want our family to recognize each other in the future. It is enough for Your Majesty to give Xiao He'er the title of King Xiaoyao!"
"As long as he can live a peaceful and stable life, I don't ask for anything else."
"So, as long as the two are in love, a merchant's daughter is fine. When I married Your Majesty, wasn't my family a small one? But throughout the dynasties , has there ever been an emperor or empress whose love can compare to that between me and Your Majesty? Has Your Majesty ever disliked me?"
Upon hearing this, Emperor Longxing's expression also eased. He took the Queen's hand and said, "Then I will do as the Queen wishes! However, we will talk about future matters later."
"Moreover, I heard that in addition to the daughter of the Xue family, this guy also has feelings for Lin Ruhai's daughter?"
"Our little He'er is now the heir apparent, wouldn't it be appropriate to have two?" the queen said excitedly, "When your majesty makes our little He'er the king in the future, let him marry four concubines and eight concubines, and have a bunch of daughters. I will personally go and see to it."
The emperor didn't care about the queen's fantasy. "Then what name will the queen use to leave the palace tomorrow? After all, it's not appropriate to go directly to the Jia Mansion."
"I am thinking of leaving the palace early tomorrow morning and going to Qingxu Temple outside the city to pray for Your Majesty and Xiao He'er, and then I will stop by Jia Mansion to rest on my way back."
"Alright!" The emperor thought about it and nodded in agreement, "Then let Shang Yan lead three thousand Dragon Guards to accompany you tomorrow, and let that kid dispatch three thousand soldiers from the Beijing camp to protect you all the way."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
"That kid has been kneeling for quite a while. There is no need to let him continue kneeling when the Queen goes out. It is not comfortable in this hot weather. If he suffers, you, as his mother, will feel sorry for him. Let him go to the side hall to rest. He will be able to go with the Queen tomorrow morning!"
Naturally, the queen agreed without hesitation!
In fact, Jia Cong was not that uncomfortable...
More than a dozen maids in Fengzao Palace, several eunuchs headed by Chief Steward Zhou, and several eunuchs and maids led by Xia Shouzhong were all serving on the side.
The imperial physician had already arrived and gave Jia Cong medicine. Steward Zhou had someone bring a soft cushion for Jia Cong to lie on, while Xia Shouzhong had someone provide shade for Jia Cong and someone was fanning him.
As for the snacks around him, not only was there never a shortage of them, but there were also more than a dozen kinds of them.
Those who knew that Jia Cong was being punished thought that he was here to be rewarded...
However, Xia Shouzhong and Manager Zhou both knew how important this ancestor was in the hearts of their two masters, so they took care of him attentively and attentively, even making Jia Cong feel a little embarrassed.
"Greetings, Madam!"
Seeing the queen coming out, everyone hurriedly saluted.
The queen waved her hand and said to Jia Cong, "Have you eaten the dinner just now? Is it to your taste?"
"Thank you, Your Majesty and Your Majesty, for the meal. I have eaten it all."
"That's good. I have pleaded for you in front of His Majesty, and His Majesty knows that you are truly repentant, so this punishment will be waived! Zhou Gui, you can take the child to the side hall to rest. Um... let Yuanchun bring someone to take care of him!"
After that, he turned to Jia Cong and said, "Tomorrow morning, I will go to Qingxu Temple outside the city to pray for His Majesty. You can draw 3,000 soldiers from the Beijing camp to protect me!"
"I obey your command!"
"Okay, go to bed early, and we'll go early tomorrow morning!"
The queen accompanied Jia Cong to the side hall before leaving! Not long after, Yuanchun came over with a group of maids.
Originally, after hearing about Jia Cong's affairs, Yuanchun was extremely worried, but the Queen's reaction made her extremely surprised.
For her brother, the empress actually punished the concubine? Later, she found out that Jia Cong was only beaten with a few dozen boards by the emperor, and the empress even went to plead for him in person. This kind of favor from the emperor was really unbelievable.
"Meet the Champion Marquis!"
"Big sister, please get up!" Jia Cong smiled and helped Yuanchun up. "Thank you for running for me!"
"Is Cong brother okay?"
"Don't worry, he was just beaten with a few sticks. It didn't cause any harm. The Queen even asked the imperial physician to give him some medicine. I'm afraid he's well now."
"Big sister, you don't have to worry about anything. I 'll just rest for one night and go back home tomorrow. Let's talk, brother and sister!"
The brother and sister were chatting in the palace, but people in the mansion were not at ease!
Ever since Jia Cong left, not only Daiyu, Baochai and other sisters were worried, but Wang Xifeng, Keqing and others were also very worried. Even the old lady had been waiting for news in the back hall.
Whether she admits it or not, Jia Cong is now the backbone of the two mansions. If he really angers the emperor and is severely punished, the Jia family will not even be able to return to its previous state.
However, the Jia family had no secret connections in the palace. Originally, Grandmother Jia asked Jia Zheng to ask for an audience with Dai Quan, but Dai Quan refused to meet him.
Fortunately, Jia Cong's personal guards came back later and heard that the emperor took the initiative to help Jia Cong smooth things over. The old lady finally felt relieved! Obviously, the emperor still wanted to make great use of the Jia family, and even if there was some punishment next, it would not be too much.
In the main hall of Jia's mother's courtyard, except for the master of the East Mansion who had not come, Xiao Xichun, Baochai and Daiyu were also in the East Mansion. All the others were present. Even Aunt Xue was not at ease and just stayed here to wait for news.
The atmosphere in the hall was low and solemn. The old lady sat on a high couch with her eyes closed to rest. Li Wan and Wang Xifeng were serving her on both sides. Madam Xing sat in silence. The slap mark on Madam Wang's face had not yet fallen...
Jia Zheng glared at the timid Baoyu. When he just returned home, he almost fainted from anger when he heard the news.
She was about to beat Baoyu, the unfilial son, to death, but she was stopped by the crying Mrs. Wang and Lady Jia after only two blows!
As for the two younger ones, Jia Huan and Jia Lan, Grandmother Jia asked them to go back and rest. Xiangyun, Yingchun and Tanchun sat aside and drank tea in silence, but their minds were obviously not on the tea.
"Ma'am, dinner is ready!" Amber walked in and said.
Grandmother Jia opened her eyes and said, "How can an old woman like me eat? Brother Cong hasn't come back yet?"
"We have people guarding outside the gates of the two mansions, and sent people to wait outside the palace, but there is still no news!" Wang Xifeng said worriedly.
"Hey! You guys go and eat. I have no appetite."
"Madam, you should eat more. What if you overeat? When Congge comes back, won't you be worried again?" Wang Xifeng advised. "Besides, Congge's personal guards have said that Congge's visit to the palace to meet the emperor may be delayed. If there is really something wrong, why don't you let someone pass on the news?"
As he spoke, he asked Ping'er to bring over a bowl of rock sugar bird's nest soup and personally fed the old lady a few mouthfuls.
However, the old lady only ate two bites and then lost the mood to eat. She really didn't have any thoughts until this matter was settled...
