Chapter 417 Returning to the Palace
Xiaoya tilted her head and looked at him, "Do you want me to be sad or happy?"
Brother Gan rolled his eyes at her and said, "What do you think?"
Xiaoya thought for a while, "It's a little sad, but I know my responsibility and have been mentally prepared for it a long time ago, so I can still accept it.
Men and women think differently. I can't impose my thoughts on you. After all, you and I have different identities and are destined to have different responsibilities.
The Queen Mother’s advice is right. When you are in a high position, you have to bear responsibilities. How can you just be rich and honorable and not have responsibilities?"
After saying that, he thought about it and said, "But if you have a new person, will you forget about me, the old person?"
When Brother Gan heard this, he pursed his lips and suppressed a smile, with bright stars and a joyful smile in his eyes.
"No, I can't go around you. In order to support you, the queen mother gave up the palace power and everyone hid in Zhuangzi. You have the full power to make the decision. I even have to look to you for my food and clothing expenses. I will never forget it. "
"Okay, you..., just for this, you are so heartless."
Xiaoya was so amused by him that she laughed angrily and reached out to pinch the soft flesh of his waist.
Brother Gan laughed, held her hand and kissed her, looking at her with tenderness in her eyes, "I will never forget you, you are my wife."
Xiaoya then showed a gentle smile, "I won't let you forget me either."
"Um."
This topic was not a pleasant one, so the young couple, who had only been married for a year and were deeply in love, carefully avoided this sensitive issue by making jokes.
On the contrary, it was Huilan and Li Chengze who were nagging about this matter, feeling worried.
"Do you think I should go back when they get married? You also want to meet me, right, and see their character?"
"Have you already seen it? Why are you going to do it?"
Li Chengze was too lazy to move.
"I'm worried that Xiaoya will be wronged. This child is very good."
Huilan has her own connections and can inquire about every move in the palace. Xiaoya did a remarkable job, which is indeed good.
"Well, I can't stand the grievance. Your son is not a fickle person. When your son is older, you can't control so much, especially the matters between husband and wife. It's hard to control.
The Taigong’s stance on supporting the Crown Princess is also biased, and the concubine is also a daughter of a famous family, so why is she so unlucky to be suppressed by you?"
Li Chengze held her hand and also persuaded her.
"That's right. We still need to use his company. We can't be so partial and unreasonable. Then I won't care."
Mothers always weigh things back and forth like this, trying their best to take care of everything.
"Ignore them, let them make trouble on their own. Didn't the Queen Mother pay no attention to you back then? Wouldn't it be reasonable for her to help the Crown Princess at that time? Then how much suffering would you have to suffer."
Li Chengze advised her to be fair in her stance and not to interfere too much if she couldn't bear it. It was up to her godfather to make the judgment, and he was the one who should be in charge.
"That's right, let's listen to you. The godbrother is their husband. He has the final say on whether he is right or wrong. He has the final say whether it is biased or just. The two daughters-in-law can only blame him. A man has something in his heart. Favor whoever you want and accept your fate."
Huilan also thinks so. It's okay if she doesn't have you in her heart. If she doesn't have her in her heart at the beginning, she will only be fighting for favor, and nothing else can be done.
"Yeah, my son is getting older, and he has a book in his mind. If he wants a lasting love, he has to work hard for it. I told him."
"That's right. No matter what you say, let's go plant trees in the spring. There are still a lot of wastelands over there. We can't leave the capital in the past few years. Let's plant some trees. Is it okay to be idle?"
Huilan needs to find something to do for herself.
"Okay, let's go together."
It’s the New Year, and the farm has been decorated with lanterns and red lanterns, giving it a New Year’s atmosphere.
Nian Genxia killed the pig, and the farm had its own pig-killing feast. Huilan participated for the first time and played with them. It was very interesting. Wang also worked with them, and she knew a little bit.
They really didn't go back during the Chinese New Year, which also sent a signal that the emperor really wanted to abdicate, and the ministers were a little panicked.
This year is probably the most worry-free New Year for the couple. They don’t have to attend the cold New Year’s Eve banquet, but can still eat hot meals. The farm also has its own program to have fun together. It’s particularly interesting. The smile on Li Chengze’s face There are more.
Spring started not long after the Chinese New Year, so I was waiting for the ice to thaw before going back.
On a good day at the end of February, Brother Qian married Mrs. Zhang and made her a third-grade daughter into the Yilan Hall of Changle Palace.
It was said that the etiquette was very thoughtful and festive, and there was nothing wrong with it. Huilan felt more at ease and did not ask any more questions.
In the middle of March, the couple were driven back to the palace in the emperor's sedan chair. They had to participate in the heaven-sacrifice ceremony, allowing Brother Gan to worship his ancestors and worship heaven. This was very important to him.
Li Zhou and others also need to attend. After participating in the prince's heaven-sacrifice ceremony, they can leave.
The emperor allowed them to take their daughter-in-law to travel outside this time, and there would be someone in the palace to take care of them.
However, Li Yi and the second eldest son Li Lie were not allowed to attend and were still detained in the mansion. They might also be afraid that they would cause trouble and ruin the ceremony.
This occasion was very important. Li Chengze took it very seriously and directly ordered guards to surround the mansion and not allow anyone to enter or leave to avoid any unstable factors.
Huilan returned to Kunning Palace and had just changed her clothes and sat down to drink a cup of tea when she heard Ding Xiang's report.
"Master, the Crown Princess and Mrs. Zhang have come to kowtow to you."
"Oh, let me in."
Xiaoya led Zhang into the door, and they both knelt down and bowed down together.
"The daughter-in-law sends her greetings to the queen, and the queen puts on makeup."
"I send my regards to the Queen Mother, and the Queen Mother makes her happy."
"Well, get up. You, Mrs. Zhang, raise your head and let me see."
Huilan hasn't taken a closer look at Zhang.
Mrs. Zhang raised her head slightly and lowered her gaze to her chest. She did not dare to look directly at herself. She was very polite.
"Yes, that's right. I don't like the house being too noisy. Please serve the prince well and don't fight among yourself. Xiaoya makes the decision in matters in the palace. You don't have to ask me. If someone is killed, you can take care of it yourself. Do you understand?"
This is both a warning and a slap, aimed at two people together.
"yes."
"Get up, Lilac, prepare my gift."
After Huilan finished admonishing, she still wanted to give a gift, acknowledging Zhang's intention.
"Thank you, Queen Mother, for the reward."
Zhang's behavior was quite satisfactory.
Huilan felt very bored and waved her hand, "Step back, I'm a little tired."
"yes."
Huilan promised Li Chengze not to ask more about her godbrother's situation, so she left Xiaoya alone to talk. Since both daughters-in-law had come in, she couldn't show too much favoritism.
After a while, her godbrother came, and Huilan smiled.
"Are you busy today?"
"It's not too busy. I'm getting used to it day by day. My mother's health is not bad. She has been busy with government affairs and hasn't gone to the farm to see you."
"I'm fine. How are Xiaoya and Zhang getting along?"
"It's okay. Mrs. Zhang understands the rules. We have similar temperaments and we can be quite happy getting along with each other. I just ask Mrs. Zhang to understand the general rules and everything else doesn't matter."
Chapter completed!