Chapter 348: Chaos in Central Beijing
In Dazhai, Su Yunnuan took a hot bath and then fell asleep. She slept for a whole day and a night. When she opened her eyes, she saw Miyue Agu sitting by the bed.
"Are you hungry, Sister-in-law? I'll ask someone to bring you food and drink." Seeing Su Yunnuan open her eyes, Miyue Agu stood up and went out.
The maid came in to help Su Yunnuan get dressed and wash herself.
The fragrant porridge was brought in. Su Yunnuan sat down and ate the delicious food from the bowl. Miyue Agu, who was sitting next to her, was heartbroken. The emperor's sister-in-law suddenly came to Dazhai, and she didn't even have time to ask what was going on.
After eating, Su Yunnuan wiped the corners of her mouth: "I can finally relax."
"Sister-in-law, why did you come to Dazhai?" Miyue Agu finally got the chance and asked.
Su Yunnuan then figured out what she had been doing for the past two months.
Miyue Agu looked at her solemnly: "Why don't you tell me? I can take the people from the Twelve Villages with me."
"Those people are different from us. They each have their own ways. Fortunately, the negotiation was concluded. I will rest here for a while. I have to rush back to the capital for fear that someone will take the opportunity to cause trouble again." Su Yunnuan asked: "Why?
Don’t you see your aunt and uncle?”
Miyue Agu handed over the hot tea: "We went to the front of the battle. My father also said that there was no movement yet. The two of them went there with the troops from the Twelve Villages."
"That's good. Fighting in winter is not easy for the generals." Su Yunnuan said.
Miyue Agu nodded: "There will be a batch of medicines sent here tomorrow. Does the emperor's sister-in-law want to write a letter to the emperor's brother?"
"Yes, that would be great." Su Yunnuan wrote the letter. Firstly, she was thinking about Qi Xuan, and secondly, she wanted to explain to those people in the world that with Lu Huaijin here, Su Yunnuan was very convinced.
Miyue Agu knew that Su Yunnuan would not stay here for long, so he specially prepared a four-horse drive with enough food, drink and soft beds in the car.#@$&
Just when Su Yunnuan set off from Dazhai to the capital.
In the morning, someone stood up and knelt on the ground: "Empress, it's the new year, why haven't you reviewed the memorial?"
Behind the curtain, Bao Xia was so nervous that her palms were sweating. She was simply restless these days. When she opened her eyes every day and thought about going to court early, she wanted to pass out. These courtiers always have many things to do. The Queen must decide this and the Queen.
I have made up my mind and want to cry when I hug Xia.
Fortunately, General Cui and his men were holding down the formation. No battle report was sent before the formation, but the courtiers became more and more panicked.
"Master Ning, it's still early for spring planting, and it won't be too late to wait until next year." Dongfang Changqing said.%&(&
Ning Yong lowered his head: "Mr. Dongfang, the Queen is sitting here without saying a word. We are all thinking about the Emperor's war in Changyi Country. There has been no report of the battle for a long time, which makes it difficult to sleep and eat well."
"Marching and fighting requires timing. The right time, right place, and the right people are indispensable. Lord Ning, you can rest assured that our officers and men from Dagan will definitely conquer the Changyi Kingdom." Old General Cui said.
Ning Yong did not dare to say anything to General Cui.
The great eunuch in front of the palace raised his voice: "If there is something going on, we will start to fight. If there is nothing going on, we will leave the court!"
The courtiers all bowed their heads.
The chief eunuch said in a long tone: "Retreat from the court!"
Yan Niang, who was dressed as a palace maid, helped Bao Xia leave and went directly back to the harem.
When Yan Niang helped Bao Xia change clothes, Bao Xia's hands were shaking: "Yan Niang, have they found out? What should I do? The master hasn't come back yet, and there's no news. I'm so scared."
"I'm afraid I have to resist." Yan Niang took off the phoenix crown and put it aside: "The Queen will definitely be in a hurry. If it doesn't work, just take care of yourself."
Bao Xia was so moved by these words that she sent a message to invite the three old General Cui to the palace.
After hearing this, Dongfang Changqing shook his head: "It is already the third day of the twelfth lunar month, and it will be sealed in at most twenty days. The Queen will be back soon."
"You have to be patient with Miss Xia. As long as you don't say anything, everything is easy to talk about. I don't believe anyone dares to lift the curtain?" Old General Cui said angrily.
Nowadays, the courtiers are discussing in private, and some people have long suspected it, but after all, the courtesy of the monarch and his ministers suppresses it, and no one dares to disturb it!
At the same time, Cui Zhiniang, who had been silent for a long time in the harem, suddenly made a move. Mrs. Zhong sent someone to ask Po Wen, the imperial physician, to come over.
In the palace of the imperial physician, Xue Dingyuan led people into the palace.
The news spread to the public. Ning Yong, the Minister of Household Affairs, was sitting in the study, and several colleagues gathered together.
"Master Ning, I heard that the eldest lady of the Zhong family gave birth in the palace and someone from the imperial family passed by. Do you think this is too unusual?" Lin Yide, the Minister of Rites, asked.
Ning Yong nodded slowly: "The Empress has also been very strange recently. She doesn't say a word, and she doesn't even review the memorials. The memorials approved before and the ones approved a few days ago are not from the same person."
"Could it be that something happened at the top? The Ministry of War is like an iron barrel, and there is no news at all." Zhou Zuoliang, the censor Zhongcheng, said in a low voice.
These words silenced everyone. After a while, Ning Yong said: "Let's find out the news."
These people do not need to go to court every day, but only once every five days.
So no matter how anxious they are, they have to wait until they go to court again to find out.
The result of the discussion in the imperial study room has not changed, and Bao Xia will continue to go to court unless the Queen really comes back.
While holding Xia Zhong was in a state of confusion, the palace maid came over to report that Mrs. Zhong was in labor.
Yan Niang quickly dressed up Bao Xia and then went to Yanfu Palace.
In the side hall of Yanfu Palace, Cui Zhiniang was wet with sweat. Mrs. Zhong was sitting in the outer room twisting the rosary beads in her hand.
Because she was old and it was her first child, Cui Zhiniang's delivery process was really difficult. When she came in with Xia in her arms, she first supported Mrs. Zhong.
"Your Majesty, you can't help me. This is not the place your Majesty should come to," Mrs. Zhong said.
Bao Xia shook her head slightly: "I will accompany you until you grow up."
Mrs. Zhong was afraid that too many people would see the flaw, so she didn't say anything to let Bao Xia stay here for a long time.
Bao Xia never came back to the harem. She only said that she was busy with government affairs, but in fact, she was afraid that there would be too many people.
Just when Su Yunnuan's carriage arrived at Wangjing Mansion, rumors spread in the capital!
The emperor was not in the imperial city. Someone saw the empress in southern Xinjiang with his own eyes. She said she had a nose and eyes. They also said that the court was controlled by the Dongfang family and the Cui family, and Mrs. Zhong and Mrs. Zhong were under house arrest in the palace.
The increasingly fierce rumors made General Cui and Dongfang Changqing unable to sit still.
"Chang Qing, it seems that someone wants to take a desperate risk." Old General Cui paused and said slowly.
Dongfang Changqing nodded: "The day after tomorrow is the great court meeting, I'm afraid it won't stop."
General Cui picked up the tea cup and said, "If we could know where the Queen is now, we wouldn't be afraid of someone making trouble."
Dongfang Changqing looked at Old General Cui, and the two nodded in unison.
The family power of both families is top-notch, so it won’t be difficult for the people who spread out to do something!
To find out who was going to cause trouble in the court, a group of people went in several directions to greet Su Yunnuan.
Qingfeng watched the war horses galloping in the distance and immediately became alert. Anyone who could ride a war horse must be a member of the imperial court.
"Stop me and ask if you are looking for me." Su Yunnuan has completely recovered in the past few days and said calmly.
Shuzhu jumped to stop the person.
Just as the visitor was about to ask questions, Shuzhu asked: "There is news about the Queen!"
Chapter completed!