jdhmnovel Chapter 202 Comfort
Chapter 202 Comfort
Before leaving, Empress Dowager Cixi asked him to help Empress Dowager Cixi in every way.
Besides, everyone in the palace knows that the Empress Dowager doesn't like your wife.
He was very conflicted about whether or not to say this in front of Concubine Ling.
The word "filial piety" imprisoned him.
Seeing that he was very conflicted, Yan Wan shook her head slightly, and the golden tassels beside her ears also swayed. The sound of the pearls and jade colliding was crisp and pleasant, very beautiful.
"Why are you so stubborn, kid? The Empress is your biological mother, so naturally you have to listen to her. But your Royal Father is not only your father, he is also the most powerful monarch in the world. Even if you are husband and wife, the relationship between the monarch and the minister comes first. You must listen to your Royal Father in everything. As for Concubine Hai, she can't see it. Besides, your Royal Mother is as calm as a chrysanthemum. I think she doesn't want to say anything that will embarrass you..."
She knew Ruyi's character very well. Living with dignity was her only priority. She would not speak of anything that, in her eyes, lowered her status.
Only Hailan, this fool, can't wait to go through fire and water for her.
From beginning to end, Ruyi sat high up in that seat, looking at others fighting for her with a satisfied look on her face.
She lets others do all the bad things, but she pretends to be noble, seeking fame and reputation, and thinks she is noble. It's disgusting.
"I understand, Your Majesty. Thank you for your guidance."
Yongqi seemed to understand, his father, mother, and mother were all the elders he respected the most. If two sides were in conflict, he would be in a very difficult position being caught in the middle.
Deep-rooted ideas cannot be changed overnight.
Yan Wan simply said, "With Lady Hai acting like this, I'm sure your Royal Father is feeling bad too. Let's go. It's still early. Let's go see your Royal Father. He's old, and if he gets too angry, it's bad for his health. As his son, I should try to persuade him..."
Yanwan looked at Yongqi, a barely perceptible smile flashing across her eyes.
She hasn't been around the emperor these days because she doesn't want to arouse his suspicion. If it was related to Queen Hai Lan, she would talk to the emperor all the time. Over time, the emperor would have become suspicious of her.
Now that the matter is settled, it is time for her to step out and smooth the dragon's whiskers.
"Father Emperor, do you still want to see me?"
Thinking of the emperor's furious look in the palace that day, Yongqi was really afraid that the emperor would hate him because of this.
But the one who had provoked the Emperor like this was his mother, and he really had no way of severing his relationship with her.
"Don't worry, your father is a wise ruler and won't vent his anger on you."
As she was speaking, Yanwan glanced at Chunchan, and Chunchan quickly handed her a food box.
"Your Royal Father, I think he was so angry that he didn't even eat properly. This lunch box contains a bowl of bird's nest, made in my small kitchen. Take this lunch box and go with me to persuade your Royal Father."
"Yes, your son thanks you, Madam."
"Let's go."
Yan Wan guessed correctly. The emperor was so angry that he didn't even have lunch. He threw down his bowl and chopsticks after taking a few bites.
Now, he is reviewing memorials in the Yangxin Palace.
"Your Majesty, the Imperial Concubine Ling has arrived with the Fifth Prince."
Jinzhong came in cautiously to report.
When the emperor heard the two names mentioned together, his brows furrowed tightly. He thought he had heard it wrong and asked again.
"Who did you say came with whom?"
"It's Concubine Ling and the Fifth Prince. They are waiting in front of the palace now."
Jinzhong was confused and replied again.
Why did these two people come together?
Thinking of Hai Lan, the emperor became very annoyed.
"Your Majesty, I saw this Fifth Prince. His eyes were red when he came. I'm afraid he must have been frightened..."
Seeing that the emperor was silent and had no intention of summoning him, Jinzhong quickly added another sentence.
He knew that the emperor was still more or less concerned about the Fifth Prince, otherwise he would not have spared Hai Lan's life.
The emperor nodded and finally gave in.
"Send them in."
Yongqi must have cried. He was also a victim of what happened over the years, and the fault of that bitch should not be implicated on him.
"My concubine pays your respects to the Emperor."
"My son, I would like to send my regards to Emperor Ama."
"Get up, Concubine Ling, why are you here with Yongqi today?"
The emperor's gaze swept over Yan Wan.
Yan Wan said with a smile, "Also, I wanted to come and see the Emperor today, but I didn't expect to run into the Fifth Prince on the way, so we came together."
She was wearing a plain Manchu dress, the moon-white satin was embroidered with silver thread. Although it was simple, it was more gentle and pretty than the usual luxurious decorations.
Yan Wan was naturally beautiful, and this outfit made it hard to tell that she was already a mother. She looked as beautiful as those girls of seventeen or eighteen years old.
"You are so thoughtful. The Queen is now staying in Yikun Palace. You will have to take care of all the affairs in the palace."
"It is my duty to share His Majesty's worries. I suppose His Majesty hasn't had his meal yet? The Fifth Prince brought some things here. Your Majesty may wish to use some of them to attend to official business."
Hearing what Yan Wan said, the emperor's gaze fixed on Yongqi and saw the food box in his hand.
Seeing this, Yongqi hurriedly said, "I know Your Majesty has had a poor appetite recently. It's still early for dinner, so why not have some bird's nest? I'm really worried about your health..."
Seeing Yongqi's hopeful gaze, the emperor softened his heart and nodded.
"You are so kind-hearted. Present it to me."
Jinzhong hurried forward to take it, opened it and examined it carefully before handing it to the emperor.
The emperor gently scooped up a spoonful, took a sip, paused slightly, then returned to normal and drank it one sip after another.
"Fifth Prince is truly filial and a role model for many children in the harem. If my child could be as filial as Fifth Prince in the future, I would be very satisfied."
Taking advantage of this opportunity, Yan Wan praised Yongqi generously.
There is never anything wrong in praising your children.
The emperor's mood also became a little happier.
"You're quite thoughtful, Yongqi. In the future, follow your master and learn from him. In a few years, I'll be counting on you to help me with state affairs. As my son, you'll be a prince in the future, so don't get caught up in trivial matters."
He looked at Yongqi with burning eyes.
A father knows best what his son is thinking.
He knew that Yongqi was conflicted, so he just made it clear.
"Your Majesty, I am being narrow-minded. Please rest assured, Your Majesty, I will work hard to improve myself and serve you wholeheartedly in the future."
Since he said so, the emperor nodded with satisfaction.
"Go, go back and learn from the master. Concubine Ling, you stay here and serve me with writing materials."
"My son, please retire."
One word from the emperor was more useful than ten words from others. Yongqi's knot in his heart was untied. He looked at Yan Wan with gratitude and withdrew happily.
After everyone left, the emperor put down the bowl of bird's nest in his hand and stared at Yan Wan with interest.