jdhmnovel Chapter 412: Prince Dongli Enters the Capital
Chapter 412: Prince Dongli Enters the Capital
"It's okay. The emperor and I won't eat anyone. You can sit down and eat without worry. I'll send someone to take you there later. Before we go, I'll ask Doctor Lin to take your pulse." Gu Jianchu, supported by Xie Ci'an, sat in the main seat.
She and Xie Ci'an sat down first.
Then he looked at the people standing beside him and said gently, "Master Dou and Master Zhou, please sit down and eat together."
Lord Zhou originally wanted to refuse. How could they be so bold as to dine at the same table with the emperor and empress? Even if it was a palace banquet, they would sit at different seats.
Lord Dou poked his sleeve and said before he could refuse, "Since the emperor has said so, let's take our seats."
Even when they sat down, these people did not dare to sit next to the emperor and empress, so there was a huge table, and there were several seats between the people eating, as if they were sitting on opposite sides.
Knowing that they were restrained, Gu Jianchu and Xie Ci'an didn't say anything.
Dou Cong, Zhang Ran and the other two were indeed restrained, so they didn't eat anything during the meal.
After the emperor and empress finished their meal, they did not stay any longer.
Doctor Lin first took Zhang Ran's pulse, and based on Zhang Ran's physical condition, he prescribed an abortion pill and several tonic medicines. Although it was an abortion, it was no different from a woman's postpartum confinement, and she needed to rest well for a few days.
Afterwards, Gu Jianchu arranged for Yunhe to send Zhang Ran to Chunshui Embroidery Workshop. As for Dou Cong and the Minister of Justice, they each returned to the government office to deal with the case. After all, they had only dealt with two ringleaders, and there were still many details that had not been dealt with.
As for the emperor and empress, they returned directly to the palace.
Before the emperor and empress returned to the palace, the owner of Zuixianju gave them a lot of cakes.
Gu Jianchu asked Cheng Song to give him the reward.
They didn't do anything to benefit the owner of Zuixianju, so how could they take his things for free?
They returned to the palace safely, and Xie Ci'an sent Gu Jianchu directly back to Kunning Palace. Zhuxi, who was left in the palace to handle all matters, had received the news of their return long ago, and cleaned the palace from top to bottom in advance. Knowing that the Queen was afraid of the cold, he ordered people to light the fire basket and charcoal basin in advance, and ordered the small kitchen to prepare some of the Queen's favorite foods, just waiting for the Queen to return to the palace.
Zhu Xia and her maids were waiting in front of Kunning Palace early. When they saw Gu Jianchu being helped down from the carriage by Xie Ci'an, they hurried forward to greet her. "Your Majesty, you must be exhausted from the journey. Food and hot water for bathing are already prepared in the palace."
"The emperor and I have already eaten at Zuixianju. Don't waste the prepared food. Take it down and share it with the palace maids." Gu Jianchu gave the order in a gentle tone, and then followed Xie Ci'an into the hall.
As soon as she entered the hall, a warm air hit her face. Xie Ci'an helped her untie her cloak and said, "You've been working for so long, aren't you tired? Do you want to take a rest?"
Ever since she became pregnant, she had felt particularly tired. She had indeed been busy all day and was exhausted. "Alright."
Xie Ci'an had just picked up Gu Jianchu and carried him horizontally, but before he put him on the bed, Cheng Song came trotting in. Not realizing it, Cheng Song immediately lowered his head, not daring to look at the emperor and empress, his heart beating wildly in his chest due to nervousness.
How unlucky I am to see the emperor and the empress being intimate.
Even if he had nine lives, he wouldn't dare to do such a thing.
When Gu Jianchu saw Cheng Song coming in, her face flushed instantly. She pushed Xie Ci'an's chest with both hands and muttered softly, "I can walk by myself."
Although their relationship as husband and wife was harmonious, Gu Jianchu always felt embarrassed when they were too affectionate in front of these servants.
Xie Ci placed Ruo Wangwen on the wide bed, naturally resting Gu Jianchu's calves on his knees. He raised his hands to take off Gu Jianchu's shoes. At the same time, a cold voice sounded in the hall, "What's the matter?"
Cheng Song lowered his head and didn't dare to look. He knew that if he couldn't tell something important now, he would probably be thrown into the zoo and become food for wild beasts.
Cheng Song couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat at the thought. "Your Majesty, Prince Dongli has arrived in Beijing today and is now clamoring to see Your Majesty at the palace gate. I don't know what to do, so I can only come to inform Your Majesty."
The matter of King Dongli is of great importance, and as a servant he really doesn't dare to make the decision at will.
On this side, Xie Ci'an had already taken off all of Gu Jianchu's shoes and socks, and placed his calloused fingers on her fair feet. The temperature of his palms was so hot that it instantly warmed her cold little feet.
"Why is it so cold?" Xie Ci'an frowned slightly and looked at Gu Jianchu.
Gu Jianchu explained in a low voice, "Your Majesty is not unaware that I am afraid of the cold."
If she hadn't been in the room with the cage, her hands and feet would have hardly ever been warm, no matter how thickly she wore clothes.
Watching Xie Ci'an unbuttoning his robe, Gu Jianchu's eyes suddenly widened, "What is the emperor going to do?"
"Of course it's to warm Ah Chu's feet." Xie Ci'an said, placing Gu Jianchu's feet directly on his belly, and then wrapping her feet with clothes.
Gu Jianchu's eyes widened when he saw Xie Ci'an's smooth movements.
How did Xie Ci'an do this so smoothly?
What's more, it's a good way to warm your feet.
I'm afraid there are not many men who can use their belly to warm their wife's feet.
Although she was touched, Gu Jianchu quickly remembered that there was another person in the room. She quickly turned her head to look, but saw that Cheng Song had his eyes downcast and didn't even look at her. Her heart relaxed a little.
"Take the man to the side hall of Chuigong Palace and let him wait." Xie Ci'an ordered in a cold voice.
After hearing Xie Ci'an's instructions, Cheng Song felt relieved and quickly left the room with his eyes lowered.
It is really not easy to serve in front of the emperor and empress. From the moment you see the two of them being intimate together, if you look at them for one more moment, you will easily be sent away by the emperor.
After calming down, Gu Jianchu had the leisure to enjoy the show.
Dongli Kingdom isn't very close to Kyoto; it would take at least half a month to a month to get there. Yet, the King of Dongli managed to reach the capital in the shortest possible time. Xie Qingrou's magical powers are quite powerful.
Their pace was indeed not slow. Even when they sent the letter, King Dongli was already waiting at the border. But by the time they sent the letter back, it was impossible for them to arrive so quickly. There was only one possibility, that they had secretly set out on the journey while waiting for the letter, but they took remote roads and did not pass through official roads and post stations, otherwise their whereabouts could be discovered anywhere.
We also have to find a way to avoid the spies of the Imperial City Bureau.
It is indeed not easy.
I just don't know how sincere the King of Dongli is to Xie Qingrou. The fact that he is thinking about marrying his sister-in-law just after his brother passed away is enough to attract criticism if it gets out.