"But one year, father flew into a rage for some reason and banished mother to the Cold Palace. He even wanted to abolish the Empress. But he was remonstrated by the civil and military officials. At that time, I hadn't started to remember. "Princess Huaiqing said helplessly,
"Although mother came out of the Cold Palace the next year, father didn't go to mother's bedroom anymore. Fourth brother was also neglected because of this. And I have never been liked by father since I was a child.
"Imperial Consort Chen is actually a very jealous and narrow-minded person. Although the First Prince was later conferred the title of Crown Prince, she was always worried and always hostile to me and fourth brother.
"This is not my narrow-minded view. Do you know why Lin 'an and I don't get along?"
Xu Qi 'an's heart moved, "Imperial Consort Chen instigated it?"
Huaiqing nodded slowly, "Lin 'an is deeply favored by father and indulges her in every way. In the first few years, Imperial Consort Chen was worried that the Crown Prince's position was unstable, so she often instigated Lin 'an to stir up trouble and make things difficult for me. "
Poor Lin 'an, she must have been bullied miserably by you … Although it was Lin' an who stirred up trouble, Xu Qi 'an still loved Lin' an. It was not that he was partial to Lin 'an. The first wife and the second wife were all flesh.
He just felt that with Lin 'an's position, she would be bullied to death by Huaiqing.
On second thought, this might be what Imperial Consort Chen wanted. The more she knew her daughter, the more she would provoke her, which would achieve the effect.
Imagine, the Yuanjing Emperor doted on Lin 'an, but was repeatedly bullied by Huaiqing. How could the Yuanjing Emperor not hate Huaiqing?
"What was the reason for His Majesty to abolish the Empress?" Xu Qi 'an asked.
"There was no reason, so she was remonstrated by the officials." Huaiqing shook her head.
Abolishing the Empress was the same as abolishing the Crown Prince. It was the Emperor's family matter and a national matter. The scholarly officials could not easily divorce their wives, let alone the Empress, who was the mother of the country.
Without a reason, how could the civil and military officials agree with the Yuanjing Emperor abolishing the Empress?
However, if there was no reason, why would the Yuanjing Emperor suddenly become furious and abolish the Empress?
There must be a hidden story behind this.
"Which year did this happen in Yuanjing?" Xu Qi 'an asked. He felt that he was being too nosy, so he added,
"It may be related to the case of Concubine Fu … Ah no, I don't mean to doubt the Empress."
Princess Huaiqing tilted her head and looked at him. She said lightly, "If you're curious, just ask directly. There's no need for so many reasons."
Xu Qi'an felt a little awkward.
"The 13th year of Yuanjing." Huaiqing withdrew her gaze and looked into the distance. "As for the reason, I don't know. Even though I asked her many times afterwards, she did not answer. "
The thirteenth year of Yuanjing sounds familiar … Xu Qi'an nodded. "Thank you for telling me, Princess."
He had thought that the Yuanjing Emperor did not appoint the Fourth Prince because the Crown Prince was stupid, but now it seemed that there was a deeper reason behind it.
Yes, although the Crown Prince was not particularly shrewd, how could the Fourth Prince be any better … Well, I can't rule out the possibility that the Fourth Prince is hiding his abilities … I'll ask Duke Wei later. With his sharp eyes, the Fourth Prince will do whatever he says.
After a few steps, Huaiqing suddenly said, "Why did you end it in a hurry today? With your ability, you don't need to go home to 'think it over'. "
Xu Qi'an felt that Huaiqing was more honest with him. He should also be more honest with her. This would help to maintain a good relationship.
"I just want to buy time," Xu Qi'an said.
"Buy time?" Huaiqing frowned.
"Yes." Smelling the faint body fragrance of Princess Royal, Xu Qi'an said helplessly,
"I have offended too many people in the Sampo Case and the Yunzhou Case. His Majesty does not like me. He originally wanted to confer me the title of Viscount. But it was cancelled because of my resurrection.
"Later, His Majesty promised to confer me the title of Changle County Magistrate as long as Concubine Fu's case is properly investigated."
It's so hard for me.
"Do you think Father will go back on his words?" Princess Huaiqing agreed, "This is a good idea. You can delay it for one day without the conferment of the title."
Xu Qi'an looked at her in surprise. She was indeed Wei Yuan's disciple. Her thinking was very synchronized.
The so-called emperor does not go back on his words. It did not mean that the emperor would not lie. It referred to the national policies and imperial edicts issued by the emperor.
Therefore, as long as the Yuanjing Emperor did not confer the title, Xu Qi'an would delay it for one day, in case the dog emperor went back on his words.
"It's getting late. I'll go back first." Xu Qi'an looked at the sky. If he went back now, he could still make it in time for lunch.
"Yes." Huaiqing nodded.
…
On the other side, in the Yuanjing Emperor's bedroom.
An hour before lunch, Emperor Yuan Jing, who had finished his meditation, returned to his bedroom. His companion ran in happily and said with a smile, "You're right.
"Your Majesty, there's been major progress in the case of Concubine Fu. There's been major progress."
The Yuanjing Emperor was stunned. He immediately put on a serious expression and said in a deep voice, "Speak."
The old eunuch relayed the information reported by the eunuch to the Yuanjing Emperor without missing a word. The latter listened silently and did not make a statement.
"Your Majesty …" The old eunuch lowered his eyes, "This old servant may be so bold to ask, is the Crown Prince innocent?"
The Yuanjing Emperor shook his head slightly, "It's too early … In just two days, he can preliminarily figure out the context of the case. Xu Qi'an is indeed a talent, but he is a little too scheming."
He snorted coldly, "Go urge the cabinet to draft the edict as soon as possible. There's no need to choose an auspicious day."
The last time he sent the old eunuch to the cabinet to pass the edict, the cabinet accepted it but delayed it with the reason that there was no auspicious day.
"Yes."
…
The Second Uncle Xu, who was in charge of the daily patrol, returned to the mansion with his helmet in his arms. The sword on his waist swayed with his footsteps.
There was an hour of rest at noon. As the head of the hundred households, Xu Pingzhi would return to the mansion for lunch and tea.
The kitchen was still busy preparing lunch. His aunt was planting the newly bought kaffir lily in the backyard. She wore a light blue silk dress and a pleated long skirt of the same color. The skirt was embroidered with complex cloud patterns.
When she bent down to plant the orchid, her slender waist and plump buttocks were highlighted.
The Second Uncle Xu held his helmet and stood not far away. He cleared his throat, "Madam, I'm hungry. Go to the kitchen and urge them."
His aunt ignored him and continued to plant the flowers.
"Madam?"
"What are you shouting for?" His aunt's expression was cold, "Is your excellency Xu going to socialize with his colleagues tonight and not coming back?"
The Second Uncle Xu was stunned, "Madam, what are you talking about?"
His aunt finished planting the last kaffir lily and clapped her hands. She put her hands on her waist and smiled coldly,
"What's the saying again? Yes, blood is thicker than water. Your nephew doesn't forget you even after he became rich. He only knows how to secretly give money to your second uncle. "
The Second Uncle Xu was stunned. He thought to himself, "How long has it been since Dalang gave me money? It was before he went to Yunzhou. How could you bring up this old debt?"
"How can that be? Dalang just jumped out of the coffin yesterday. He went out that day and didn't return the whole night. How could he have time to give me money?"
The Second Uncle Xu definitely wouldn't admit it. Even if he did, he wouldn't admit it. Moreover, it was something that didn't exist.
When his aunt heard this, she was furious. She raised her eyebrows and said loudly, "Xu Pingzhi, you really want to take 50 taels of money and secretly go to the brothel."
"Second Lang told me this morning that Xu Ningyan secretly gave you 50 taels of money. I thought if you admitted it, I would let it go. I didn't expect that you really wanted to hide it.
"You don't admit it, right? Would Second Lang lie to me? Xu Pingzhi, you have no conscience. I run this family with all my heart and blood. I even raised your unlucky nephew. Is this how you repay me? "
"Where is Second Lang? Ask him to come out. "The Second Uncle Xu was angry.
"Bah, Second Lang is catching up on sleep. Don't disturb him. Don't change the topic. Are you going to hand over 50 taels of money?"
"… I will. Don't be angry, Madam." The Second Uncle Xu went into the bedroom dejectedly. In order to not let his aunt find the place where he hid the money, he walked quickly.
After entering the bedroom, he went straight to Xu Lingyin's small room. He lifted his daughter's bedding. Underneath was all his money. There was a total of 80 taels of money.
The Second Uncle Xu gritted his teeth and took out two banknotes of 20 taels and two banknotes of 5 taels each.
At this time, he suddenly saw a bag of green oranges on the small table beside the bed.
In Xu Pingzhi's eyes, green oranges were not simple oranges. Therefore, he was especially sensitive to green oranges. He immediately became suspicious.
"Green oranges are sour and astringent. They are usually only used for medicinal purposes. Why did you buy them for no reason? They are still in Lingyin's room. "
With doubts in his heart, the Second Uncle Xu left the room and returned to the courtyard. He obediently handed over the banknotes.
The aunt's expression became slightly better. She snorted and took out a delicate pouch from her bosom. She put away the banknotes.
Xu Pingzhi took the opportunity to ask, "Why are there green oranges on Lingyin's table? Did Dalang buy them? "
"Second Lang bought them."
The aunt said with satisfaction after receiving 50 taels of money.
"Second Lang bought them. Why did Second Lang buy them … His purpose of buying green oranges should be different from mine … No!"
The Second Uncle Xu's heart moved. "Second Lang didn't return last night like Dalang, right?"
"Second Lang went to socialize with his classmates. As for your nephew, who knows where he went." The aunt rolled her eyes.
If it weren't for the previous social deaths, Xu Pingzhi would have deeply agreed with his wife's words. But now, he knew what kind of person his son was.
Dalang didn't return all night, so did Second Lang … According to my understanding of Dalang, he probably went to the Musical House. But it was Second Lang who bought the green oranges …
"Second Lang smells like orange, right?" Xu Pingzhi asked casually.
The aunt nodded indifferently, appreciating the clivia she had planted.
The answer was obvious … It was Dalang who taught Erlang. If I'm not mistaken, Dalang betrayed me, so Erlang made up a fake secret stash of money to beat me up … Bastard, you even dare to scheme against me. '
Xu Pingzhi said in a deep voice, "It seems that Second Lang has a headache recently."
"Hmm?"
The aunt looked at him blankly. She cared a lot about her son.
"Green oranges can soothe the mind and treat headaches. There are many other benefits. Otherwise, why would people sell them when they are sour and astringent?" Xu Pingzhi said.
Green oranges did have medicinal value, but treating headaches was a lie made up by the second Uncle Xu. Anyway, his wife, who didn't have much education, couldn't see through it.
"It must be the pressure of the imperial examination in spring." The aunt suddenly felt distressed.
"Madam, Second Lang hasn't married yet. As his mother, you have to take good care of him. Don't play with flowers all day."
The second uncle scolded, "Second Lang bought it for himself. Why did you put it in Lingyin's room?"
The aunt was not the kind of woman who loved her mother. Maybe it was because of her beauty, she was very arrogant and delicate. Her concern for her children was far from the level of asking about their well-being.
That was why she was often annoyed by the annoying Xu Lingyin. Whenever it was time to eat, she would let Lv E take care of her young daughter, and she would happily eat sponsored partnerships.
"Second Lang gave it to Lingyin himself. I thought it would be a pity to throw it away, so I put it in her room and waited for Fangtang to come back." The aunt explained.
"Alright, stop talking. Quickly take the green oranges to the kitchen and let the cooks make soup. Second Lang wants to drink it when he wakes up. Oh right, make a bowl for Dalang too. "Xu Pingzhi said and hurriedly added," This soup doesn't taste good.
"This soup doesn't taste good. I don't think Dalang will want it. Even as an aunt, you won't be able to control him. Let Lingyue make it too. When he comes back at night, he will drink it. "
The aunt nodded and twisted her waist to get the green oranges.
Lunch had just been prepared when Xu Dalang came back. He took off the gong and saber, threw them on the ground, and sat at the table.
He said, "Second Uncle, have you come back for lunch?"
"I will come back for lunch in the future. I just received an order this morning. Starting tomorrow, I won't patrol the outer city, but the inner city." Xu Pingzhi drank the soup with a cold expression.
From the outer city to the inner city, his position didn't change, but his treatment was upgraded.
"Good, good!"
Xu Qi'an took the bowl and chopsticks from Lv E. He thought, "What's wrong with Second Uncle today? He looks unhappy."
At this time, Xu Erlang came out with sleepy eyes and looked at his eldest brother. The two brothers had a tacit understanding.
"Father, did you quarrel with Mother today?" Xu Erlang asked tentatively as he sat down.
"Hmph, none of you let me rest easy. Second Lang is still the best. He came out of his mother's womb." The aunt glared at the uncle and nephew.
The corner of Xu Erlang's mouth curled up.
Xu Pingzhi looked at the aunt's personal maid calmly and said, "Lv E, go to the kitchen and see if the soup is ready."
Lv E obediently responded and walked out of the side hall.
"What soup?"
Xu Qi 'an, who had lost all his money last night, asked with great interest.
"It's for you and Second Lang to nourish your body." The aunt said.
Xu Qi'an and Xu Xinnian looked at each other and felt something was wrong. How did Aunt (Mother) know that they wanted to nourish their body?
Not long after, Lv E came in with a large bowl of soup. A strong sour smell hit them in the face.
The large porcelain bowl was placed on the table. In the glistening yellow soup floated slices of green oranges that hadn't even been peeled.
The aunt personally ladled the soup for Xu Xinnian and complained, "Second Lang, why didn't you tell Mother that you had a headache? It's almost the Spring Quarter Examinations. It's Mother's fault for not taking good care of you.
"This green orange soup is specially made by Mother for you."
Green orange soup?!
Isn't, isn't this the green oranges I bought? Xu Xinnian looked confused. How could green oranges be used to make soup? Wasn't it going to kill him?
"Mother, I have a headache because I drank too much. Last night, I was socializing with my colleagues …" Xu Xinnian looked at his eldest brother with a guilty conscience.
Green orange soup … Who would come up with such a dark cuisine? Xu Qi'an almost laughed out loud. He said seriously, "Green orange soup is very nourishing.
"Orange soup is very nourishing. Erlang must drink more."
"You too." The second uncle Xu said lightly, "This soup was made by Lingyue and your aunt."
“？”
A big question mark appeared in Xu Qi'an's mind.
"I'm a Spirit Refinement Warrior. Do I need this?" Xu Qi'an asked.
"Big Brother!" Xu Lingyue said softly, "Just drink one bowl. They stewed it for a long time."
Xu Qi'an couldn't help but look at his little brother.
His little brother was also looking at him.
Both brothers hoped that the other party would rise up.
"…"
"Tat tat tat tat tat …"
In the end, both of them drank a big bowl. They choked until tears came out of their eyes. Their stomachs were churning.
"Hahahaha, let's eat." The second uncle Xu drank some wine and showed a simple smile.
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