Reborn as a bride, pretending to be virtuous, the prince held his waist and regretted

Marquis Changning rested at home for a whole day, and then went to court.

Many things cannot be clearly stated in memorials. Some things cannot be written in memorials either, and need to be reported to Emperor Kangping in person.

Emperor Kangping asked Marquis Changning to rest for three days before returning to the palace to report on his work. However, as a subject, how could he let His Majesty wait that long?

As soon as Marquis Changning came in, Emperor Kangping smiled and walked over to personally help Marquis Changning up, "Zhongjing, thank you for your hard work this time."

Hearing this, Marquis Changning said quickly: "Your Majesty, this is my humble duty. I have fulfilled my mission and lived up to your Majesty's trust."

Emperor Kangping nodded, "I know all about the dangers you've been in for more than a year. Not only have we won a great victory on the battlefield, but we've also strengthened our relationship with the Northern Rong. It won't be a problem for the Northern Rong to be incorporated into Kangguo in the future."

Marquis Changning smiled and said, "It will take at least ten years, or at most twenty years. It won't be too long. It is because of your majesty's planning, managing the overall situation, and keeping a firm seat in the court that I can let go and try my best outside. Together with General Wang, we can complete this task successfully."

"Although the north is dangerous, I learned from my son Zhou Jin when I returned home that the capital is not peaceful either. Fortunately, Your Majesty was able to discern the truth and capture the remnants of the Red Lotus in time to eliminate the great threat."

Emperor Kangping stroked his beard and nodded, "Zhong Jing, Prince Yun faked his death, I guess you already know about it, right?"

Marquis Changning nodded, "I understand. Although it is not appropriate for me to make comments, the behavior of Prince Yun is too stupid. I can't figure out why he did that."

Emperor Kangping smiled bitterly, "Don't mention you, I can't figure it out either. I also investigated Bai Lian. She is beautiful, but not to the point of being stunningly beautiful."

Marquis Changning smiled and said, "Since you can't figure it out, forget it. Your Majesty is very busy, please take care of yourself."

If Emperor Kangping lives a few more years, the Crown Prince can learn more. Under less pressure, the right thing to do is to have more children.

This autumn, the prince will get married.

The Crown Princess and two concubines entered the Eastern Palace one after the other, half a month apart.

The Crown Prince's health is being monitored personally by the Queen Mother.

Even if the Crown Princess wants to sleep with the Crown Prince, she has to go to the Crown Prince's bedroom, leaving no chance for him to take action.

When the Empress Dowager drugged Emperor Kangping, the Queen knew about it at the last moment, but she didn't say anything.

At that time, she was the only one with a child, and her position in the harem was secure.

But there is only one, which is too dangerous.

If it weren't for Emperor Kangping's strong power, the throne might have been taken by someone else and the Eastern Palace might have changed hands.

The Crown Princess has been pregnant for more than a month now, and the other two concubines seem to be pregnant as well.

It’s just that my period came late, and I’m not completely sure yet.

Emperor Kangping did not care about the Queen's past because it was useless and would not help.

The only requirement is that the queen must manage the harem well and not let anyone interfere with the prince's offspring.

Of course the Queen knew the seriousness of the matter. She knew her son well, and knew that his methods and abilities were not as good as those of Emperor Kangping.

If there are not enough offspring, the consequences will be disastrous.

Emperor Kangping was in a good mood. "Yes, I must take care of my health and live a few more years. Zhongjing, your youngest son is not even one year old yet, so you must also take care of yourself."

Marquis Changning thought of his big fat son at home, and smiled, "Thank you, Your Majesty. I will remember it. When Jin'er was born, I just felt that I had a son and an heir, but I didn't have any other emotions. But now that I see my youngest son, my mood is obviously different from before. I miss him terribly when I don't see him for a while."

Emperor Kangping was envious that Marquis Changning had a second son after eighteen years.

He probably won't make it in his lifetime.

Fortunately, the prince is doing well. I hope everything goes well.

Emperor Kangping thought about the arrangements for next year and asked, "Zhongjing, you have made great contributions this time. The Minister of Rites has retired, and I will let you be the Minister of Rites. Whether it is merit or ability, you have achieved it. Don't refuse, I don't want to be vain with you."

The Marquis of Changning was full of humble words, but was blocked. He smiled awkwardly and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your support. I will do my best and devote my heart and soul to it."

"Very good!" Emperor Kangping nodded. "According to convention, Zhou Jin should have been sent out this year, but I thought you were still in the northern border, so I kept Zhou Jin in the capital and did not send him out. Now that you have returned to the capital, Jin'er will definitely be sent out next spring. Zhongjing, what do you think of Zhou Jin's sending out?"

In fact, Marquis Changning and Zhou Jin both knew about this matter.

Now that Emperor Kangping mentioned this, it was unexpected that Marquis Changning wanted to arrange some good places for Zhou Jin.

Marquis Changning knew Emperor Kangping well, so he certainly wouldn't take the initiative to ask, "Your Majesty, please arrange for your son to go wherever you think he is suitable to go. I can only help Jin'er temporarily, but I can't plan for him forever. He has to face the future himself."

Emperor Kang Ping was startled. "Don't you want to arrange a better place for Zhou Jin?"

Marquis Changning shook his head. "I will not participate. No matter where I am, I will govern the world for Your Majesty. I just need to do my best."

Even if you can interfere, you can't admit it to their face.

Emperor Kangping laughed and said, "Then please don't mind if I don't arrange a good place for Zhou Jin."

Marquis Changning smiled and said, "Everywhere you go is a training ground, and steel is forged through hard work. Whether you are at home or on a mission, as long as you have the people and the court in your heart, you will be able to achieve results wherever you are."

The two men talked in depth about the affairs of the Northern Rong, and Emperor Kangping gained a better understanding and control of the overall situation.

When Marquis Changning walked out of the palace, it was snowing outside.

Marquis Changning had a smile on his face, he had gained a lot this year.

In the imperial study, Huang Bing asked curiously, "Your Majesty, where do you want to arrange for Xiao Zhou to go?"

Emperor Kangping thought for a moment and replied, "Qingshui County."

"Ah?" Huang Bing was stunned. "Your Majesty, is it Qingshui County near Qinglan County in the northwest where eight out of ten families are bandits?"

Emperor Kangping replied: "That's right."

Huang Bing's eyes were complicated. "Your Majesty, Marquis Changning has just made great contributions. The son of Marquis Changning, Zhou Jin, has also made contributions in the process of tracking down the remnants of the Red Lotus. If you don't want to reward them, why did you arrange Zhou Jin to live in that poor and bad place with many unruly people?"

Emperor Kangping laughed. "Rewards are inevitable, of course, but Zhou Jin must go to this place as well. I have the Marquis of Changning, but I also have to train a few loyal ministers for the crown prince."

"If Zhou Jin can handle the affairs of Qingshui County well, his future achievements will not be lower than that of Changning Marquis. If jade is not polished, it will not become a useful tool. I want to train Zhou Jin well."

Huang Bing smiled bitterly, "Your Majesty, I remember that the place you arranged for Zhou Jin to train was not Qingshui County. Why did you change it to Qingshui County now?"

Emperor Kangping stroked his beard and said with emotion: "Of course the Changning Marquis's Mansion has a second son. If Zhou Jin is the only descendant of the Changning Marquis's Mansion, I can't send the Changning Marquis's only son to a poor and remote place."

"This..." Huang Bing was speechless, but it seemed that what His Majesty said made sense. Since only Miaomiao was sent to such a place, Marquis Changning would probably blame His Majesty in his heart.