After the original owner entered the palace, she spent her days in her own Taihe Palace. With the position of imperial gui fei, no one treated her harshly. Thus, she never asked for anything from her family. Even if her family wanted to help, they didn't know where to start. Now that Chu Xiang wanted her family to help, Madam Chu was surprised and happy at the same time. She quickly asked her what she needed.
Chu Xiang thought for a moment and said, "Since I saved the emperor this time, the emperor's attitude towards me has softened a lot. The four consorts will definitely make a move. Moreover, there will be new people entering the palace in the future. Even if I don't fight, I can't be framed and used by others. Thus, the people by my side must be very suitable. "
Madam Chu immediately understood her meaning, "Niang niang wants me to send a few people in?" She looked outside the door and asked quietly with a sharp gaze, "Is there something wrong with Qing Zhu and the others?"
Chu Xiang shook her head and smiled, "No, mother, you don't need to be nervous. Qing Zhu and the others are very good. It's just that they have a kind nature and aren't scheming. If they meet someone scheming, I'm afraid they will suffer or be used by others. I plan to have Qing Zhu leave the palace and take care of some businesses for me. Mother, send some clever people to me. I want to change the people in Taihe Palace. "
Hearing this reason, Madam Chu let out a sigh of relief and immediately agreed. Immediately, she would choose a few reliable people from the Chu family's servants and send them into the palace. Then, she would have their families stay in the Chu family for a long time. As an imperial gui fei, Chu Xiang could easily find a way to transfer a few palace servants. This matter was easy to handle.
Madam Chu noticed the "businesses" that Chu Xiang mentioned and asked in confusion, "Niang niang doesn't have enough money in the palace? It's mother's negligence. When the reward is sent home later, mother will have someone bring the money in for you … "
Chu Xiang held her hand and interrupted her with a smile, "Mother, I don't lack money right now. I'm just preparing for a rainy day and making plans for the future. At the same time, I have a good place to settle Qing Zhu and the others so that they won't be disappointed. If I can get more income, then both my family and I can relax a little. Isn't that great? "
As for losing money, Chu Xiang had never thought about it, and her husband would not worry about it. At worst, she would give her most profitable shop to Chu Xiang and help her settle down.
The original owner had been in the palace for a year, but she had only seen her family three to five times. There were many things that she wasn't clear about. Chu Xiang asked Mrs. Chu a lot about the Chu family, as well as the situation of her father, Minister Chu, and her brother, Chu Ze.
In the past, the body's original owner had never cared about these things. Madam Chu had keenly sensed that her daughter's personality seemed to have been tempered by the harem, and she also had thoughts of competing. Otherwise, she wouldn't have cared about official matters. Unfortunately, she didn't know much. She only knew that Minister Chu insisted on being neutral and was disliked by the regent. His power was going to be taken away.
Because of this, Chu Ze was not very successful. Currently, he was training soldiers in the Imperial Guards camp. Every day was very tiring, but he was just an official who did not have much of a presence. When it came to serious matters, he could not speak at all. He was completely suppressed.
Chu Xiang didn't have any other thoughts for now, but she was very satisfied with her family's neutral attitude. The regent was powerful, but she felt that the Emperor was not someone easy to deal with. When the two of them were fighting for hegemony, it was better for the people below to participate less to ensure safety. This way, after she left, the Chu family and the Emperor would not be tied down, and they could firmly maintain their neutrality. It was very good.
When Mrs. Chu asked about Chu Xiang's life in the palace, Chu Xiang only reported the good news and not the bad. There was no need to let the family know that the four concubines often made trouble for her. In any case, she would not let them bully her in the future.
Mrs. Chu had always been very worried about her daughter's life. Now that she saw that Chu Xiang did not have a trace of worry between her brows, and did not put the four concubines in her eyes, her heart relaxed a little, and there was a slight smile on her face.
They were happy here, and the atmosphere in the imperial study was also very relaxed. Xiao Yuanzhao used this matter to have a much gentler attitude towards Minister Chu and Chu Ze. When Minister Chu bowed, Xiao Yuanzhao personally helped him up, and praised, "Beloved minister, you raised a good daughter, and saved zhen's life. Zhen is very grateful."
Minister Chu was flattered, and became more careful with his words and actions. He humbly said, "Emperor is too serious. When Emperor was in danger, imperial gui fei did her duty. Emperor is Hong Fuqi, even without imperial gui fei, he will definitely be fine. "
His face was calm, but his heart was a little upset, [I don't know if Mrs. Chu has seen Xiang Xiang. Xiang Xiang is so afraid of pain, she would cry when she bumped into something. I don't know how long she has cried this time. The palace is indeed a place of trouble, after becoming the Emperor's concubine, there is no peaceful life. I really regret that I did not find an excuse to escape into the palace.]
Xiao Yuanzhao slightly raised his eyebrows, so Minister Chu was not willing to let his daughter enter the palace? No wonder that day at Chu Xiang's place, he did not feel that Chu Xiang wanted to fight for the Emperor's favor, and even complained that he was long-winded. As expected of Minister Chu, the father and daughter did not have any thoughts about the Empress position.
He didn't let go of Minister Chu's arm. He used a bit of strength and said sincerely, "It's my beloved minister who is too humble. It's not Huanggui Fei. My beloved minister also helped me solve problems in the court and made a lot of contributions to the court. You are really a capable minister of this court."
Minister Chu bowed his head and said, "I am just doing my duty."
His heart did not waver. Because of Xiao Yuanzhao's words, he thought of what happened during this period of time, and naturally thought of his power being taken away by the Regent's people. The Regent had ulterior motives, of course he would not side with the Regent. If it were not for the Regent, Chu Xiang would not enter the palace, then she would not be seriously injured, and he would not side with the Regent in his next life!
Now he was only worried about his daughter's injury, and did not know how she was recovering.
Although Minister Chu was not willing to let his daughter enter the palace, it seemed that he disliked the Emperor. But Xiao Yuanzhao was not angry at all, instead, he felt that Minister Chu valued his daughter so much because he was affectionate and righteous. And Minister Chu's attitude of not liking the Regent also made Xiao Yuanzhao very satisfied, and his attitude towards him became more gentle.
Xiao Yuanzhao naturally let go of Minister Chu, as if he was really grateful to Chu Xiang for saving his life just now. He was only twenty years old, and such behavior did not arouse any suspicion. After that, he tested Chu Ze's skills and let Chu Ze perform a set of fist techniques in the hall. When he praised Chu Ze, he pressed Chu Ze's shoulder to express his admiration for Chu Ze. He also took the opportunity to ask Chu Ze how he was doing in the Imperial Guards' barracks.
Chu Ze answered carefully, and Xiao Yuanzhao also successfully found out his inner thoughts. He knew that Chu Ze was dissatisfied with the Regent and several officials in the camp, and he was worried about Chu Xiang.
The father and son did not seem to be in the mood to talk to him, and did not want to take the opportunity to gain any benefits. No matter what they were doing or what they were doing, they did not let go of their worries about Chu Xiang. On the surface, they seemed to be respectful to him, and listened to him attentively, but in fact, their hearts had already flown to Taihe Palace, and they could not wait to see Chu Xiang with their own eyes.
With such "hypocrisy", the smile on Xiao Yuanzhao's face relaxed a little. It was because he was sure that these two people would not side with the Regent, and their characters were very good, so he had two more people to rely on in the future.
Xiao Yuanzhao was in a good mood, and wanted to make an exception to reward them, so he said, "The Imperial Noble Consort's injuries are quite serious. Although the imperial physician said that she is recovering very well, she must have suffered a great shock that day. If she can see her family, perhaps she will feel more at ease. Why don't you two come with me to Taihe Palace, and have a meal with the Imperial Noble Consort, so that your family can reunite and comfort the Imperial Noble Consort. How about it? "
This was a huge surprise! Minister Chu and Chu Ze looked up at Xiao Yuanzhao at the same time, and there was some disbelief in their eyes, but more joy. For non-festive banquets, men had almost no chance to see the Imperial Noble Consort. They had not seen Chu Xiang for more than half a year.
This time, Xiao Yuanzhao was personally accompanying them to have a meal, so they could naturally see Chu Xiang. This was a great grace, and a very rare opportunity. The two were afraid that Xiao Yuanzhao would go back on his words, so they immediately bowed and thanked him.
Xiao Yuanzhao saw the joy on their faces, and he was in a good mood. He lost his mother when he was young, and schemed against his brothers. He did not receive any fatherly love from the late Emperor, and then he was used by the Regent, pretending to be weak to eat the tiger. He was always tense with the Regent.
After he ascended to the throne, he was even more nervous, and could not easily trust others. Thinking back, he had never felt the warmth of the Chu family's concern for each other. Now that he could see it with his own eyes, it seemed to prove that there was indeed warmth in the world.
He ordered Liang Zhong to ask the imperial kitchen to prepare food and send it to Taihe Palace. As a result, just as he was about to bring the Chu family's father and son over, the palace servant reported that the Regent asked for an audience.
It was an audience, but before Xiao Yuanzhao could see him, the Regent walked in himself. Xiao Yuanzhao's eyes darkened, and instantly returned to normal. No one noticed his displeasure. He even smiled and spoke first, "Imperial Uncle, you're here? Is something the matter? "
The Regent was slightly plump, and when he smiled, he looked like a Maitreya Buddha. He said casually, "I heard that the Emperor has been busy with political affairs recently, and often reads memorials until late at night, so I specially came to take a look. The Emperor's health is more important, so the Emperor still needs to rest more. It's fine to let the ministers take care of the political affairs. "
Minister Chu and Chu Ze bowed their heads in salute, restraining the emotions they showed just now. The Regent seemed harmless, but in fact, he was ruthless and narrow-minded. They did not side with the Emperor, but the Regent could suppress them out of dissatisfaction. If the Regent misunderstood something, the Chu family might have an even greater disaster.
Who knew if this assassination was arranged by the Regent? If it was, Chu Xiang saving the Emperor was equivalent to going against the Regent. In the eyes of outsiders, saving the Emperor was a good thing, but in fact, it would cause the Chu family to be in danger. If they were not careful, they might fall apart. So when the Regent appeared, the Chu father and son's nerves immediately tensed up.
However, the Regent noticed them and was very curious. He looked at them and said, "When did Minister Chu come? The Emperor's health is not good. I have already ordered that the Emperor is not to be disturbed unless there is an important matter. Why did you and your father come to the palace at the same time? "
Xiao Yuanzhao was very dissatisfied with his elder's attitude, but he did not show it on his face. He smiled faintly and said, "I invited them to the palace. Today, the Imperial Noble Consort returned to the palace. I thought that she must be homesick after such a big event, so I wanted to let their family reunite. Before Imperial Uncle came, I wanted to take them to Taihe Palace. "
If it was someone else, they might have followed the words and left. It was obvious that they were going to have a meal as a family. How could an outsider have the nerve to delay them?
But the Regent did not leave. He frowned and disagreed, "Even if saving the Emperor is meritorious, the rules of the imperial harem cannot be broken. If the Emperor does this, it will only make them spoiled. "
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