Didn't Love You Enough

In the evening, Xuanyuan Hancheng took Yuan Fu with him, and the two took advantage of the darkness to go to Yongshou Palace, the Queen's bedroom.

When Xuanyuan Hancheng came to Yongshou Palace, the emperor and empress had just finished their dinner and were drinking tea and chatting together.

After going through a whole life, Xuanyuan Hancheng felt sore in his heart when he saw his father and mother again.

Xuanyuan Hancheng's father and mother supported each other in the early struggle for the throne, and they have been in love with each other along the way.He has always envied the relationship between his parents.

The father has only five sons in total, including two legitimate sons and three concubine sons.Because of his own experience, the father has clear rules for his concubines, so he was established as the prince early on and taught him carefully.And the age gap between their first son and second son is also relatively large. His second sons were all born one after another after the emperor's father ascended the throne, in order to balance the court, after the draft was held.His concubines were instilled with the idea of ​​loyalty to the emperor and patriotism since they were young, and they were safe and orderly until his rebirth, basically posing no threat to him.From all these, it can be seen that the father's affection for the mother and his intentions for him.

The queen saw the prince coming over suddenly at night, and before she could ask a question, she was startled by Xuanyuan Hancheng's actions.

"Father, mother and queen" Xuanyuan Hancheng stepped forward without saying a word.He kowtowed three times to them first.

"Cheng'er, what's the matter with you?" The queen felt that something was wrong with Xuanyuan Hancheng today, "It's so late, what are you...?"

The emperor felt that Xuanyuan Hancheng must have something to say, waved his hand and retreated from the palace.

After only three of them were left, the emperor asked Xuanyuan Hancheng, "But what's the matter?"

Xuanyuan Hancheng told his father and mother about the fact that he discovered that the maid beside Xu Xueying had given him poison that would hinder his heirs, and that this was done by the Prince Li in conjunction with the Crown Princess.

"Father and mother, sons and ministers are not filial, they are not effective in governing, and they don't know people clearly, sons and ministers are guilty!" Xuanyuan Hancheng choked up and said to them.

The emperor and queen were shocked when they heard this, and the queen staggered. "Is this true, this... this..."

Xuanyuan Hancheng stepped forward to support the grieving mother and empress, comforting her and said, "Father and empress, don't worry, Xin found out early, and he will recover after two or three years of treatment."

"How can I rest assured, my son..." Sons and heirs are a big deal, no wonder the son has only had two sick daughters in the past few years since his marriage.This Xue family is really vicious, she hates it!When Queen Mother Xue was alive, she suppressed her queen everywhere.Now it's Cheng'er who hurt her again...

The emperor was also very angry and slapped his palm on the table.The teacups on the table rattled. "The Xue family... King Li..." the emperor gritted his teeth.

He has been on the throne for several years and still has not given up.He actually put his hand in his son's backyard.

"Is there any definite evidence?" asked the emperor.

"The maids around Xu have been captured secretly. The Crown Princess's Palace has sent people to monitor, and several people who are responsible for delivering the news are also under control. King Li is more careful, and he did not leave any clues. On the surface, he can only investigate. To Xue's house." Xuanyuan Hancheng sighed.

Apart from finding out that Bizhu's family is under the control of Xue's family, there are no other clues related to King Li.

"Father, I don't want to deal with these people for the time being. I just send people to closely monitor them, and don't startle them. Wait until the time is right and then strike. I have already grounded Mrs. Xu, and said to the public that it was Bi Zhu who invited favors for Mrs. Xu and bumped into me." , was killed by my rod. And I will let the princess lie in bed for a long time." Xuanyuan Hancheng told his father about his plan.

After hearing Xuanyuan Hancheng's plan, the emperor agreed.So far, that's all there is to it. If you don't have detailed evidence, you won't be able to move the Xue family at all, and there will be more troubles on the contrary.His son has always been his pride. He made great military achievements when he was young, and he has become more and more mature in handling government affairs.I didn't expect that there would be such a big mistake in women and heirs.

"Is your body really alright? It takes two or three years to recuperate?" the emperor asked with concern.

"Father, yes, Imperial Physician Qian from the Imperial Hospital has already seen it for me. It will take at least two or three years to clean up the toxins in my body and recuperate. By the way, I can't get close to it in the past two years. Feminine." Xuanyuan Hancheng gave the key to both the emperor and the empress.

"In this case, there will be no heirs within two or three years."

The emperor sighed, the difficulty of sons and heirs is a big problem, not to mention King Li, even the courtiers will definitely find the problem.

"Father, I know what you're thinking, and I've already thought of a countermeasure." Xuanyuan Han said seriously, "I'm going to invite you to fight against the barbarians in the north."

"What? Expedition to the barbarians?" The emperor had doubts, but the contract had just been signed two years ago.Why do you want to send troops suddenly?

"Nonsense! Your body is like this, why do you still have to go to the battlefield?" The queen disapproved.

"Although I have signed a contract with the barbarians, the barbarians have never been trustworthy. After two years of rest, they will make a comeback sooner or later. I boldly predict that after the autumn harvest this year, it is very likely that they will go south again. I have to guard against it! "Xuanyuan Hancheng said again: "I suggest that we should step up the training of elite soldiers immediately. In case of barbarian raids, we can immediately send troops to reinforce the border towns. To wipe out the barbarians in one fell swoop, I ask for orders to go! This will not only solve the harassment of foreign tribes for the father, but At least a year or so away, Erchen will let Imperial Physician Qian accompany the army to recuperate his body, so kill two birds with one stone."

"This is also a way, but are you sure that the barbarians will make a surprise attack?" The emperor hesitated.

"I can't guarantee it, but I think the barbarians have always kept their promises, and [-]% of them will come true."

The emperor nodded, his son was getting better and better, thinking further than him.He is not the kind of emperor who is jealous of his outstanding son. On the contrary, the more outstanding his son is, the more proud he is.All along, Xuanyuan Hancheng had never disappointed him, so he chose to trust and support his son.

"Okay, from tomorrow onwards, you can go to Beidaying."

"Thank you, father, my son will definitely not accept the mission." The father still trusted him as always, and Xuanyuan Hancheng was extremely moved.

Coming out of Yongshou Palace, Xuanyuan Hancheng said to Yuan Fu who was waiting: "Go back to the palace." Looking at the starry sky, Xuanyuan Hancheng breathed a sigh of relief, and after persuading his father and mother, everything is finally changing according to his ideas up.

For many, tonight is destined to be a sleepless night.Xu Xueying almost fainted when she heard the news that her eldest maid was killed and she was grounded.

She didn't understand what had gone wrong.His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has always doted on her, and she would often send soup to the Crown Prince when it comes to inviting pets.The prince has always said that she is virtuous and considerate, and most of the time he will come to her place after drinking soup.

Now she is actually grounded, which has never happened before.It's a pity that I couldn't find any news. She was really anxious to death.

"Xiao Lizi, go and ask me again." Xu Xueying said to the eunuch beside her, she was a little worried, wondering if her hands and feet on Yu's side were discovered.

Thinking about it and comforting myself, it won't happen, it will be handled cleanly.No clues were left, and if His Royal Highness really found out that she had killed the emperor's heir, it should not be as simple as being grounded.

In the palace of the Crown Princess, the Crown Princess Xue Caiyu also worriedly asked her confidant Wang Momo: "Will Bizhu be..."

"No, Empress Concubine of the Crown Prince. It has been found out that it was Bizhu who offended the Crown Prince with words when she was inviting favors for the Xu family, and that's why she was killed by the Crown Prince's stick."

"Well, then Bizhu's family members have to take care of it." The princess said.

"No. Madam, please don't worry, it will be done properly." Wang Momo patted her chest and said.

But what they didn't know was that the entire princess palace was under control, and their every move was monitored by hidden guards, and any news could no longer be passed on.

From the next day, Xuanyuan Hancheng, apart from attending the court meeting in the morning, helped his father handle some government affairs.Most of the time was spent in the Peking University Camp, studying the art of war with the generals and stepping up the training of soldiers.Although the life is hard and exhausting, but the heart is full.

When Xuanyuan Hancheng thought that his baby would enter the palace in less than a month, he couldn't restrain his excitement.This life must be well arranged so that his baby can come to him again.

While Xuanyuan Han was counting the days and waiting, the Lin family village also received the important news that the palace wanted to recruit palace officials into the palace.What Lin Jiabao didn't know at this time was that this would be news that would change his life.

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Just one day ago in the evening, Li Zheng of Lin Family Village announced a big news—the palace wanted to recruit palace officials, and their Lin Family Village had 10 places.

People in the village were very surprised when they heard the news, and everyone talked about it.

"Quiet! Quiet! Everyone, listen to me, this news is absolutely true. I entered the county today, and the county magistrate said it himself. This time, we have 10 places in Linjiacun. The requirements are girls or twins aged 11 to 13. ...I know that everyone is unwilling to send their children to the palace, but the county has issued an order. If it cannot be done, the whole village will suffer." Li Zheng continued, "In fact, entering the palace is not as terrible as everyone thinks. After entering the palace, there is a monthly payment. Today is kind, after entering the palace, he can be released from the palace at the age of 25, and there will be a sum of money. If he wins the favor of some nobleman, it will have a bright future and benefit his family..."

Just as Li finished speaking, some people who were greedy for money showed yearning expressions.

Li Zheng looked at these people with satisfaction, it seems that it should not be too difficult to fill up 10 places.Li Zheng decided to add fuel to the fire, "According to the usual practice, if you don't want to go to a family that meets the conditions, each person has to pay 5 taels of silver. This money will be divided equally among the 10 families who enter the palace, all of which are a little subsidy. Alright, everyone has made up their minds, and come to me to sign up as soon as possible. I will submit the list in ten days. After half a month, I will send people to the county for assembly."

After Lizheng finished speaking, everyone dispersed slowly.

When Lin Dazhuang's family returned home, all of them were sad.Even the two younger ones in the family felt that the atmosphere was not right and dared not speak.

Lin Dazhuang's family is an ordinary farmer's family in Linjia Village. Lin Dazhuang is 40 years old this year.

Lin Dazhuang's parents died young, and he lived alone in the village with his young brother Lin Dali in his early years.Lin Dazhuang is a good hand in the fields, and he is hardworking and willing to work. Relying on the Susukida left by his parents and his own diligence, he not only marries a wife and has children, but also takes care of his younger brother and helps his younger brother get married. A little bit of family business.

Lin Dazhuang married the Zhang family in the leading village, and married Zhang Huiniang, the baby girl his parents had arranged for him in the early years.Zhang Huiniang was a miserable person. After her father and mother died of illness, the family owed a large amount of debt.Only Zhang Huiniang and her elder brother and sister were left to depend on each other. They didn't want misfortunes to never come singly. Seeing that the family's debts were paid off, life got better.When Zhang's eldest brother was working outside, he was overworked and never got up after falling down.

Everyone said that Zhang Huiniang was a hard-nosed person who killed everyone in the family, and persuaded Lin Dazhuang not to marry her.

Lin Dazhuang didn't believe this, so he married Zhang Huiniang as agreed.

Lin Dazhuang and Zhang Huiniang had a very good life after they got married, and the young couple was very sweet.It surprised the crowd who were waiting to see his misfortune.

Lin Dazhuang and Zhang Huiniang's similar experiences in the early years made them cherish and love each other even more.They are all people who have suffered hardships, and they are all hardworking and capable, and their days are slowly getting better.

Together they gave birth to 6 children.The eldest daughter Lin Jiner is married, and the eldest son Lin Jiawen just got married this year.The third daughter, Lin Lier, is 13 years old this year, and the second son, Lin Jiabao, is a twin, 12 years old this year. These two children are just in line with the selection criteria for the palace.For a while, everyone was really worried, hey!

When everyone was silent, Lin Lier suddenly said: "Father and mother, don't worry, let your daughter enter the palace, she will take good care of herself."

"No, no, I want my second sister, and I won't be able to see her if I go." Lin Xiuer and Lin Lier were the closest, and when they heard that her sister was going to some palace, she hugged her tightly.

Lin Jiacai on the side also muttered: "Then what about Brother Dahai? Brother Dahai said he will be my second brother-in-law."

Lin Jiacai and Lin Xiuer are twins, born to Zhang Huiniang in her thirties. She is their youngest child, who is only 8 years old this year.

Since the twins were born, the village changed the rumors that Zhang Huiniang's fate was bad, and praised her for her good fate. After all, twins are rare, and they are also a symbol of good fortune.

"Brother Dahai, don't mention him again." Lin Lier reprimanded her younger siblings with her aggressive personality.

Zhou Hai is the elder brother of the neighbor's family, and the Zhou family and the Lin family have a very good relationship.Lin Lier and Zhou Hai also grew up together, they were childhood sweethearts and had no guesses.

Although the two are not engaged, the two families have already formed a tacit understanding, and they are ready to get married only when the child is older.

"It's better for me to go, I can do it too, I'm already a grown child, I'm not afraid of going to the palace." Lin Jiabao said, with a strong face on his face.He knew the relationship between the second sister and brother Dahai.Brother Dahai is also very kind to them.Although he was reluctant to leave his family, but if he had to enter the palace, he was willing to go.

"Okay, don't talk about it. Your father and I will not let you go in the palace. Your father and I are just trying to sell iron, and we will definitely pool the money. Don't worry, you are the heart of your parents. , Mom and Dad will definitely find a way." Zhang Huiniang touched Lin Jiabao's face, comfortingly.

Although Lin Jiabao was a twin, they never thought there was anything wrong with him. Lin Jiabao was cute, cute, and very sensible.On the contrary, Lin Dazhuang and his wife loved him even more and named him Jiabao.Zhang Huiniang felt that she was able to give birth to dragon and phoenix twins because of the good luck brought by Jiabao.

"Father and mother, I will go to the bookstore in the county town tomorrow to find a job and see if I can advance my wages." Lin Jiawen thought for a while.

Lin Jiawen looks like his father, he is tall and strong.Don't look at Lin Jiawen's rough looks, but he likes reading just like his name.

Seeing that his son likes to read, Lin Dazhuang gritted his teeth and offered him to study at the home of an old scholar in the village.Lin Jiawen is also a competitive person, he studies very hard, and passed the Tongsheng exam last year.The family's land tax was exempted, and the old scholar liked him very much as a student, and even married his youngest daughter to him.I just got married at the beginning of this year, which is the time when the spring breeze is proud.No one in the village looked at him highly.Only now do I know that a useless person is a scholar!

Lin Jiawen's new wife Wu Qiaolan looked at her husband worriedly, but dared not say anything.Wu Qiaolan thought about going back to her natal family to borrow some money, but she thought that her family was not rich, and her father's teaching income was not much.well!Dad once said that with her husband's talent, it would not be a problem to be admitted as a scholar next year.Now my husband has to give up his studies and go to work, alas!

Lin Jiawen knew the family's situation best. Although he was exempted from the land tax, he had just got married and the family had just spent a sum of money.Now there are only a few taels of silver left.Originally, life seemed to be getting better. The land tax was exempted, and the income from the fields could be saved. When the time came, I would save some money and buy some fields, and my income would gradually increase.Moreover, the younger siblings are all grown up, and they are still crowded in one room, and they are planning to build a big house. This is also the expectation of everyone in the family.And now the harvest time has not yet come, let alone ten taels of silver, even five taels of silver can't be taken out.

"No need, you have passed the Tongsheng exam. You should study hard, the family still expects you to pass the exam for scholar! In this way, the family's military service, kiln service and other talents will be exempted in the future. The family talent will also be enlightened at that time." Now, you have to worry about it. Your mother and I are going to visit your elder sister's house tomorrow, and we will first ask your in-laws to borrow money for emergencies. Well, don't worry, with your parents here, go and rest." Lin Dazhuang comforted Children, he gave up his old face and didn't want children to go to the palace to suffer.

The head of the family had spoken, and everyone had no choice but to rest in a worried mood.

Early the next morning, Lin Dazhuang and his wife woke up early, ready to enter the county.Mrs. Zhang is instructing her daughter-in-law, Lier and Jiabao, "I have prepared lunch and put it in the pot. Be careful not to burn it when it is hot. Your father and I will come back early. Lier and Jiabao will help your sister-in-law , take care of the little one."

Mrs. Zhang was talking, suddenly the sound of horseshoes came from outside the yard.Seeing that a carriage was approaching, the driver had parked the carriage.A woman got out of the car and carefully helped a woman out of the car.

"Big Sister, it's Big Sister who's back." The twins shouted excitedly when they saw that it was the big sister they hadn't seen for a long time.

"Oh, why are you back? Why are you still running around in this body!" Seeing her eldest daughter in her arms, Mrs. Zhang carefully went up to help her into the house.

"It's been more than four months. It's fine. Besides, I'm running around when I go back to my mother's house." Lin Jin'er said with a smile.

"They are all mothers, and they are still acting like a baby. If you come out like this, your husband-in-law and in-laws will be worried."

The mother-in-law at the side smiled and said: "My wife, don't worry, our wife told me and Mr. Zhao to accompany the young lady over here. Mr. Zhao can drive steadily, and there will be no mistakes."

"It's really hard work for you. Come out so early in the morning, let's all come in and sit in the main room and have a sip of tea." Mrs. Zhang was very satisfied with the attitude of her in-laws, and smiled and asked her daughter-in-law to make tea and entertain them.

As for Lin Jin'er's marriage, it was once a hot topic in the village.After all, being able to marry into the city is something that everyone in the village envies.

Mrs. Zhang helped her daughter into the back room and sat down, said: "Look, your in-laws are so kind to you, you must be filial to them!"

"That's for sure. Now my mother-in-law is helping me take care of Brother Cong, which saves me a lot of effort." Now the three-year-old son is at the time of being mischievous.

Lin Jiner is now living a happy life. She is grateful not only to her in-laws but also to her parents.Her marriage came from an act of kindness by her father.

Her husband's family is the Qin family in Kaibuzhuang, the county town.The Qin family has been in the cloth business for generations, and it can be regarded as a time-honored cloth shop. It has some regular customers and the business is booming.Her father-in-law used all the money he earned every year to buy a farm, and now he owns more than a hundred acres of fertile land.

Once Master Qin came back from collecting rent in Zhuangzi, and when he passed Linjia Village, he accidentally startled his horse and fell into the ditch.It was winter at that time, and the river was icy cold, and because I grew up in the city and couldn't swim, I was about to die.It happened that Lin Dazhuang was checking the fields at home. When he saw the situation, he immediately jumped into the river to save others, which saved his life.

The Qin family is of course very grateful to Lin Dazhuang, and after getting in touch with him, they also fell in love with this kind and simple farm family.After seeing the gentle and capable elder sister of the Lin family, Master Qin wanted to get married.

The Qin family has an only son, Qin Kaixing, who inherits his father's business and helps his father manage the family business. He is an excellent and capable child.At first, Mrs. Qin didn't like to let her son marry someone from the village, but she didn't dare to refute her husband's intention.But after sending someone to see her, she was very satisfied with Lin Jiner's appearance and conduct.What's more important is that it matches her son's horoscope very well, and Lin Jiner was even approved to be Wangzi Wangfu's life.Mrs. Qin has nothing to be picky about.

Lin Jin'er's marriage was a great event that was talked about in the village, and the betrothal gifts were so piled up in the backyard of the Lin family that it dazzled the eyes.The Lin family was also stubborn, and they didn't keep the same, and even bought some dowry carefully.On the day of the wedding, the Qin family took a high look.Everyone in the village is very envious of her good life. If she can marry into a wealthy family in the city, she will have nothing to worry about for a lifetime.

After Lin Jin'er married into the Qin family, she has always been respectful and filial to her parents-in-law, and she is very affectionate with Qin Kaixing.In the second year, a fat boy was born, named Qin Zicong, nicknamed Brother Cong.Now that Lin Jiner is pregnant again, Mrs. Qin is very satisfied with Lin Jiner, who is a virtuous and capable person.

"My parents-in-law asked me to come this time. I have heard in the city that our village wants to recruit palace people. Thinking that the second sister and Jiabao are both of the right age, I am very worried. The palace is not a good place. No matter how good you say it, you are going to be a slave to be used by others." Lin Jin'er said, she was not willing to let her younger siblings go to a place where people eat people and don't spit out their bones.

"Your father and I thought the same way. We were about to go to the city, and you came here."

Lin Jin'er gave the ten taels of silver she brought to Mrs. Zhang, "I think the eldest brother just got married, and the family may not be able to make ends meet."

"I'm really grateful to my in-laws. They really helped me a lot this time. We will pay it back as soon as possible." Lin Dazhuang said gratefully after seeing the money brought by his daughter.

At noon, Mrs. Zhang and her daughter-in-law carefully prepared some delicious dishes. Jiabao and Lier also helped to pick up the vegetables. The twins chatted happily around the elder sister.Everyone had a good meal and felt happier.

In the afternoon, everyone sent Lin Jin'er to the carriage together. Mrs. Zhang picked a lot of vegetables grown by herself in the backyard and loaded them into the carriage, and asked her eldest daughter to bring them to her in-laws to thank her again.

The Lin family watched the carriage slowly leave together.