frightfiction Chapter 330: Entering the Palace to See the Emperor
Chapter 330: Entering the Palace to See the Emperor
Chapter 330 Entering the Palace to See the Emperor
After resting at home for a day, the whole family packed up and went to the palace to meet Emperor Jingde early the next morning.
The day before, Emperor Jingde had specially sent someone to deliver a message, saying that he had not seen Lu Shiyuan for a long time and missed her very much, so he asked Pei Heng to take her along.
Emperor Jingde's intention of wanting to see Lu Shiyuan was obvious.
But Su Li was not afraid at all.
The night before, she called Aunt Lu and Lu Chang.
"Mrs. Lu, when you enter the palace tomorrow, do you know what you should and shouldn't say?"
Aunt Lu looked numb and glanced at her brother.
Her brother was in Su Li's hands, so she didn't dare to say or do anything.
What's more, she also has a hidden identity as Prince Jing.
With the death of Prince Jing, this identity is like a hemp rope hanging around her neck, strangling her at any time.
Seeing that Aunt Lu didn't say anything, Su Li smiled lightly.
"Mrs. Lu is a smart woman and knows how to make the right choice. I told you that as long as you keep your mouth shut, you and your brother will have a smooth life in the Pei Mansion, and I can also promise you a bright future."
"But if you don't know what's good for you and speak nonsense in front of the emperor, I promise that before we die, I will let you and your brother go first."
Aunt Lu knelt on the ground with a thud.
"Madam, rest assured. I know what to choose. I will not say anything nonsense in front of the emperor."
When Pei Heng, accompanied by his lovely wife and concubines, his wet nurse holding Pei Le, and Pei Xi hand in hand, appeared in the palace as a family, others were envious.
The men in this family have sharp bones, high nose bridges, and faces that are cold and yet captivating! Standing alone, they are as bright as the moon.
The woman's skin is whiter than snow, her lips are as beautiful as a rose, her face is as pretty as a lotus. After giving birth to a child, she has acquired a more mature charm.
"Mrs. Pei!"
Concubine Jiang looked at Su Li and sighed, "They say childbirth is the most trying time for us women, but you look even more beautiful than before giving birth. You're really the envy of others."
Today, Emperor Jingde summoned Pei Heng's family, including Concubine Jiang and the eldest princess. For a moment, they surrounded Su Li and chatted endlessly about their personal matters.
The eldest princess said enthusiastically, "Quickly bring Pei Le here for me to see."
The wet nurse held a small swaddling cloth and handed it over carefully.
"Ah, so cute. So fair and clean. I can tell at a glance that he'll grow up to be a handsome man like his father."
The eldest princess' eyes were about to moisten with tears. She touched Pei Le's delicate and tender little chubby face and praised him sincerely.
Concubine Jiang glanced at her and said jokingly:
"Since the eldest princess loves children so much, she should quickly arrange the marriage and then give birth to a child properly, so that I can be happy."
"Marriage?" Su Li looked at the eldest princess when he heard that.
She has been away from Beijing for so long, what has she missed?
The eldest princess was not shy at all and said with a big smile:
"I think so too. I'll discuss this with Yanqing when I get back."
Shen Yanqing?
Su Li widened her eyes in surprise.
The princess smiled and nodded at her. "It's a long story, I'll tell you in detail another day. Today, our little Lele is the protagonist, isn't it, Lele?"
Su Li quickly congratulated him.
The eldest princess has been alone for several years since the death of her husband. Now there is finally good news, and the other party is Lord Shen Yanqing.
Although Su Li was surprised, she was genuinely happy for them.
"Your Majesty, the Emperor sent someone to summon Concubine Lu, saying that he wanted to drink the tea she made."
The palace maid outside came to report.
Concubine Jiang glanced at Su Li and saw her nod slightly, then said:
"understood."
Seeing Aunt Lu leave with the palace maid, Su Li smiled at Concubine Jiang:
"Don't worry, madam."
Concubine Jiang said, "I have always been confident in your work."
Then he asked about Brother Huan.
"Don't worry, Madam. Brother Huan is doing well right now. However, for his safety, his whereabouts cannot be revealed for the time being."
Even though it was Concubine Jiang and the eldest princess, Su Li still chose not to tell them the truth about Huan Ge'er.
Concubine Jiang didn't ask any more questions, but just nodded and said:
"Peace is good enough."
Back in the Imperial Study, Emperor Jingde looked at the unharmed Pei Heng in front of him and said with a forced smile:
"He's a military commander after all, so his physical condition is excellent. You can't tell he's been seriously ill and bedridden for months."
Pei Heng bowed and said:
"Your Majesty, I was able to wake up this time thanks to Madam's careful care, Aunt Lu's constant personal attendance day and night, and the presence of the miraculous doctor, Mr. Fei."
"Your wife is really good. This time she gave birth to a son for you. Pei Heng, you are so lucky!"
Emperor Jingde smiled awkwardly.
"A-Li really has won my heart." Pei Heng was not stingy with his praise for his wife. In his heart, A-Li was his only one, and no one could replace her.
King Kang, standing aside, had a green face and felt jealous.
"Your Majesty, please have tea."
Aunt Lu came in with tea.
When Emperor Jingde saw this, his brows relaxed and he waved to Aunt Lu, signaling her to come forward.
"Shi Yuan, you came just in time. I haven't had the tea you brewed for a long time."
Aunt Lu respectfully served tea.
"It is my great fortune that I still have the opportunity to serve tea to His Majesty."
Emperor Jingde stared at her and asked:
"Shi Yuan, did you serve General Pei well when you were in Jiangnan?"
Aunt Lu hurriedly said:
"Your Majesty, the general is ill in bed, and his wife is pregnant. I serve the general day and night, not daring to neglect him for even a moment."
"Oh?"
Emperor Jingde narrowed his eyes, obviously a little surprised.
Aunt Lu continued, "That day on the boat, I saw with my own eyes the villain injuring the general. Fortunately, the general was lucky and the miracle doctor brought him back to life, otherwise I really don't know what would have happened."
"Those villains are truly despicable. I have already severely punished those foolish officials in Jinkou Port who were just sitting there doing nothing but eating. I have helped you vent your anger."
Emperor Jingde saw that Aunt Lu looked calm and didn't seem to be hiding anything, so he had to find a topic to talk about.
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Pei Heng said.
At this time, King Kang suddenly spoke,
"During the time the general was ill, a strange thing happened in the North."
"Oh? What's strange?"
"General, don't you know? A genius has emerged from the northern border camp. He is both civil and military, possesses extraordinary strategies, and has repeatedly achieved remarkable feats. Everyone in the northern expedition army says he is the second Pei Heng."
"There really is such a remarkable person? Your Highness has made me want to meet him." Pei Heng said with a smile without changing his expression.
"Really? I just wonder if my seventh brother has managed to invite this extraordinary person?" Prince Kang looked gloomily at Prince Su standing beside him.
Emperor Jingde also looked at Pei Heng and Prince Su with a sinister look.
He wanted to see where they could produce a Su Yanzhi.
Prince Su stepped out of the line and said, "Father, Mr. Su did not dare to delay even a moment on his journey. He entered the city this morning and is now waiting outside the palace gate."
"what?"
Prince Kang was stunned when he heard this and looked at Emperor Jingde.
"Now that you're here, announce it."
Emperor Jingde waved his hand with a sullen face.
Outside the hall, a man in flowing green robes walked in leisurely, holding a fan. From a distance, he looked as tall and straight as a green pine or cypress, and his every move bore a resemblance to Pei Heng.
But when I got closer and took a closer look, although his appearance was also very handsome, it was completely different from Pei Heng.
"I, Su Yanzhi, pay my respects to the Emperor. Long live the Emperor!"