After rinsing his mouth, the emperor changed places and took a nap with his eyes closed while leaning on the case.

Eunuch Liu quietly stepped back. Half a quarter of an hour later, he quietly walked into the palace. The emperor opened his eyes a little and asked, "What's the matter?"

Eunuch Liu carefully reported: "Back to the Emperor, Concubine Ning has stewed Ruyi Lotus Seeds and Jade Dew Soup with her own hands and is waiting outside the door. Can the Emperor take some in?"

The emperor said: "Huh? Ruyi lotus seeds and jade dew soup? I don't know why she came?"

Eunuch Liu bent down and responded, but did not answer. This was not easy to answer. He was just a eunuch in charge, only loyal to the emperor!

The emperor paused for a moment and said, "Go and tell her that I'm not hungry and ask her to leave!"

Mr. Liu said: "Yes!"

He walked quickly outside the palace.

At this time, Concubine Ning stood outside the palace, followed by several maids and eunuchs. The eldest maid in charge was holding an exquisite tray with a white jade bowl on it.

Concubine Ning is also thirty-seven, but she is well-maintained. She looks like she is in her twenties. She is now wearing a light smoke-colored palace dress, which is elegant and delicate. Her face is originally beautiful, but now there is a hint of sadness between her eyebrows.

The slight sadness adds a bit of pitiful temperament.

Seeing Eunuch Liu come out, Concubine Ning unconsciously took a step forward, but seeing that there was no one behind Eunuch Liu, she stood there again, with a flash of disappointment in her eyes.

Her voice was gentle and light, like the call of an oriole, but it was a little more calm and sweet, refreshing and comfortable: "Mr. Liu, what did the emperor say?"

Eunuch Liu bowed and said: "Your Majesty, your Majesty just had dinner and said that he can't eat at the moment. He asked your Majesty to go back and rest!"

The disappointment in Concubine Ning's eyes became more intense, and a smile that was a bit sad and a bit helpless appeared on her face.

She is as beautiful as jade, and such a smile is even more pitiful, which goes straight to the heart. However, Eunuch Liu is just a eunuch, and following the emperor, he has seen too many methods used by women in the harem to compete for favor.

No woman in the harem will be simple. Because simple ones simply cannot survive, but Concubine Ning not only survived, she also reached the position of concubine step by step, and her son is expected to become the next emperor.

, naturally it’s even more complicated!

Concubine Ning said softly: "Since Your Majesty has this intention, I will go back first."

Eunuch Liu said: "My dear, please go slowly!"

Otherwise, it is not easy for people to climb to such a prestigious position. Look, they advance and retreat appropriately, and they will never insist on staying and annoying people, but the eyes, the expression, and the loneliness revealed in the whole body

, but people can't help but sigh in their hearts and feel some sympathy and pity.

Watching Concubine Ning leave, Eunuch Liu went back to resume her duties.

The emperor said calmly: "Leaving?"

Eunuch Liu said: "Back to Your Majesty, the imperial concubine has returned!"

"What did you say?"

"The empress didn't say anything, but she looked a little disappointed." Those concubines who wanted the emperor to stay overnight, or wanted to receive the emperor's blessing, would also show disappointed expressions if they couldn't get what they wanted.

The emperor hummed and continued to take a nap while leaning on the desk.

I rested for another two quarters of an hour, and then continued to review the papers.

Time gradually passed, and Eunuch Liu reminded from the side: "It's getting late, Your Majesty, why don't you go back to the palace to rest? Your body is important, don't be too tired!"

"What time is it?"

"It's already the first moment of Haishi!"

"Is it so late?" The emperor closed the fold, stood up and said, "Then go back to the palace."

Eunuch Liu asked from the side: "Your Majesty, where will you rest at your concubine's house tonight? I sent someone to inform her to prepare!"

The emperor thought for a moment and asked, "Who are the people coming to the imperial garden today?"

There were too many women in the palace, and too many had appeared in front of him before. In addition, they were all young and beautiful, and he really couldn't tell who was who.

Eunuch Liu then said: "There is Shen Jieyu in Yuxiu Palace; Shun Meiren in Changning Palace; Liu Cairen in Chunhua Garden..."

I mentioned about twenty names in one breath, and it turned out to be exactly the same.

After saying that, he waited nearby and the emperor decided.

The emperor didn't speak for a while.

Although Eunuch Liu is an eunuch, he can understand it very well. After all, the plump and thin swallows and the spring orchid and autumn chrysanthemums have their own characteristics, and they are all young and beautiful, full of youthful vitality, enthusiasm and beauty at their age.

The emperor said: "Go back to your bedroom!"

The emperor didn't choose any of them? Eunuch Liu was a little different, but he quickly said: "Yes!"

The palace servants, escorted by the inner guards, went to three mansions to deliver food.

This sudden gift of food gave the three mansions that received the food different reactions.

In Jingwang's Mansion, Chu Chengye frowned as he looked at the plate of imperial delicacies on the table that was cold but still exuding fragrance.

Shi Ma Tongfeng, the head of the palace, stood beside him, and Mr. Xue sat at the bottom.

Chu Chengye said: "What is the purpose of the father suddenly giving vegetables?"

They all know about the Dingyuan Hou Mansion.

Ma Tongfeng said: "The Emperor is expressing his trust in Marquis Dingyuan, so does His Highness feel at ease?"

Mr. Xue shook his head. His expression was not good and solemn, and he said slowly: "Your Highness must prepare for the worst. Now it seems that if Marquis Dingyuan is really involved, I'm afraid things will go wrong."

Ma Tongfeng did not have a good impression of Mr. Xue. As the chief historian of the palace, he had won the trust of Chu Chengye.

In the entire palace, the person he trusts the most is himself.

Ever since Mr. Xue came, the prince didn't trust himself so much. And there were several times when his judgment and Mr. Xue's judgment were different, but the prince always chose to trust Mr. Xue without hesitation.

As soon as he put forward his own opinion, Mr. Xue immediately put forward an opposite opinion. Mr. Xue was clearly opposed to him.

He showed a smile and said very politely: "Why do you say this, sir? It's not the new year, the emperor gives you vegetables. This is a sign of your respect for the prince. Everyone knows the relationship between Dingyuan Marquis and the prince. Is it true that the emperor gives food to you?" Aren't you telling the prince that you can feel at ease about this matter?"

Mr. Xue said slowly: "What Mr. Ma said makes sense, but you have to prepare for the worst in everything so that you can make the best response. The emperor gave the food for no reason, saying it was to appease me, which I agree with. But why would he, who is so good, give the food to me for no reason? To appease the prince? Unless something bad happens to the prince."

Chu Chengye's expression changed slightly.

Everyone likes to hear good words, and everyone is willing to listen. However, Chu Chengye is in the royal family and is not a straw bag. Even if Mr. Xue's words make him feel extremely uncomfortable, he still feels that Mr. Xue's words are more serious. Makes sense.

His Marquis Dingyuan couldn't help but feel a bit resentful. How many women did he want? Could it be that a country woman could compare to a lady in the capital? Why would she do such a thing? Doing such a thing now makes things impossible. tidy.

Hasn't he thought about how much impact it would have on him if something happened to him?

Especially at such a critical time as now.

If Marquis Dingyuan is convicted of this matter, the least he can do is lose his title and be exiled for three thousand miles. But Chu Yuncheng will suffer no loss at all. All his advantages will be lost!

It was obviously a plate of rare delicacies, but the chef's workmanship was very good in color, smell, and taste. Chu Chengye stretched out his chopsticks and then retracted them, but it was like taking medicine, and it was difficult to distinguish the taste!

The situation at Chu Yuncheng's side is much better, and the atmosphere is not as gloomy as this.

The dish given by the emperor is called Bazhen Fish Maw Soup.

The ingredients are top-notch, presented on the table, exquisite and fragrant.

Because his arm was injured, Zuo Qing was doing the cooking for him.

After all, it was unusual for the emperor to give food to him, so his admirer was also present.

Huo Xilin said with a smile: "Congratulations to Your Highness, this Eight Treasures Fish Maw Soup is for replenishing vitality. The Emperor knew that His Highness was injured, so he gave it to you. This shows that the Emperor cares and values ​​His Highness!"

Dou Weiyuan also said: "Mr. Huo said it. It makes sense. The evidence in Dingyuanhou's case is conclusive. Now it also involves the prince being injured. The matter is serious and has to be dealt with again. The situation is very good. The emperor's dish is not only for your highness to replenish his energy."

The blood also gives His Highness peace of mind, and I will definitely give His Highness justice, allowing His Highness to put his heart into his stomach!"

Song Qinghe wanted to say something, but after opening his mouth and looking at Chu Yuncheng's smiling face, he said nothing.

Everyone was in such high spirits and so happy that he had better not let the fun down.

Bazhen fish belly soup.

Of course, Bazhen can replenish qi and blood, but the meaning of the fish belly is probably not to put the heart in the belly, but to mean that the belly can accommodate it.

Why is it so difficult for His Highness to tolerate others? The case that needs to be tolerated by the Fourth Highness now is the case of Dingyuan Hou Mansion. Does the Emperor want to re-handle it and let His Highness put his heart into it? He still doesn’t want to re-handle it. I hope that His Majesty the Fourth Highness will do it again.

There is room for others, don’t hold on to it?

Cheng Guogongfu.

After learning that the emperor actually sent food to the house, the Chengguo Gonghe Mansion celebrated!

What a great thing. You must know that even during the New Year and holidays, Chengguo Duke's Mansion, a third-class Duke's Mansion, has not enjoyed the food given by His Majesty.

Today is not a special day, but His Majesty's food is served to the house. What does this mean?

Especially this dish is a Toad Palace Moon Treasure.

The toad palace wins laurels, and the moon shines like a treasure!

This is because the emperor forgot to give the wedding gift this morning, so he specially gave this dish, right?

Duke Chengguo was so happy that he brought this dish directly into Fu Yuhan's boudoir.

Fu Yuhan had been restless all day, so he had dinner late, and it was a good time to serve it as a dish.

She shouted smoothly: "Lianxiang, Bucai!"
To be continued...