There is a long way to go before returning the pearl

Seeing them talking and laughing, the Empress Dowager was also very happy in her heart, the fly in the ointment was that Qing'er was not by her side, but thinking that Qing'er would be able to return to the palace in two days, the insufficiency in her heart was gone.However, what Hong Zhou said was right, Twelve had such a big incident, she would not agree without a thorough investigation.

Hong Zhou looked at the empress dowager's thoughtful expression, and raised his eyebrows at Twelve, with an obvious meaning - if you want revenge, do your best.

Qianlong certainly didn't miss Hongzhou's actions towards Twelve, and said calmly, "There are a lot of things involved in this matter, so let's wait."

When the queen mother heard this, she became even more unhappy, and the original unhappiness on her face was even more obvious. Why, her good grandson has been frightened and has suffered so much, so she can't just dismiss Yongzheng with a lot of trouble, let alone Whether the queen family can agree, even she can't pass that test.

Yongzhen didn't care how they acted in front of the queen mother, he just cared about eating, "Emperor mother, that." Yongzhen pointed to a dish in front of the queen, the meaning was obvious, he wanted to eat it, but he couldn't reach it.

The Empress didn't care if it was the Empress Dowager giving the meal or not, she picked up the plate in front of her, and asked Nanny Rong to place it in front of Yong Xin. Without hesitation, Yong Xin lowered her head and immediately started eating, as if she didn't care about their conversation at all.The queen mother felt distressed when she saw Yongzheng's eating. Look, is this still the son of the Qing Dynasty? There is nothing wrong with the etiquette, but the manner is a little more bold.

Putting down the chopsticks in his hand, "Okay, let's investigate this matter carefully. Aijia wants to see who is behind the scenes. His hand has reached out to the royal family, so we can't let it go like this."

Qianlong frowned and remained silent.

Hongzhou sighed, and looked elsewhere sadly, "Fortunately, there is only Yongbi in the palace, and there are no unnecessary disturbances."

The queen's heart is also active. Could it be that the prince did it to make it so difficult for the emperor.He glanced at the emperor calmly and thought about it, "Empress Dowager, it's good that Yongzheng can come back safely, I don't want to make it difficult for the emperor, this time forget it, presumably the people behind will not dare to hurt Yongzheng again in the future." It's over." The empress's move is to retreat, and it is really good, Qianlong's eyes flashed with surprise, Yongzhen knew that his empress mother had changed a long time ago.

"Hmph, the Ai family has the final say on this matter. No matter who did it, they will be punished severely if they are found out." The Queen Mother was furious, Twelve was always the person around her, whom she loved and doted on in her hands. People, how can they be hurt by others, and they are not strictly investigated.

Hong Zhou saw that the effect had been achieved, and in a few days the emperor was going to take care of the fifth child, and the queen mother had nothing to say, after all, it was the queen mother who made the decision to investigate, Hong Zhou and Qianlong exchanged a look, and everything was said without saying anything.

"Emperor Niang, it's getting late, I'm going back first."

"Go, go, Qing'er just married, if there is anything wrong, let the princess teach her more."

Hong Zhou smiled, "Yes, Qing'er was taught very well by Huang Erniang, I'm afraid the princess can be lazy." Hong Zhou praised the queen mother, and the queen mother felt better.

After eating for so long, Yong Xing was also full, so he put down his chopsticks, took the tea from Nanny Gui, and drank it slowly, so comfortable that he almost squinted his eyes.

The queen wiped away the moisture from the corners of his eyes in relief, and touched his small face, "Yongxi, just returned to the palace, and the body hasn't recovered well, so don't come out often, just take care of yourself."

Yong Xing put down his teacup, and took the Queen's hand, "Yes, the child knows, and he will cultivate himself well, so as not to worry the Queen Mama and the Queen Mother." Yong Xing still acted like a baby to the Queen unconsciously, and he would not grow up anyway. .

The Empress was talking with the Empress Dowager in the Palace of Compassion and Peace, and Qianlong and Yongzheng left together, passing by the Imperial Garden, the two walked towards the gazebo.Wu Shulai waited on him close by himself, while the other servants who followed him stayed at a distance.

Standing in the gazebo, looking at the scenery of the imperial garden, it may be the arrival of early spring, the flowers of the imperial garden are sprouting, and the green branches and buds are showing a little bit, full of vitality.

Coming back this time, it was the first time for Yongzhen to face Qianlong alone, and he didn't know what to say.Qianlong looked at Yongzhen, and he couldn't feel that Yongzhen was growing every day. After seeing him for a few days, he suddenly realized that Yongzhen had really grown a lot.Yongzhen turned around and saw Qianlong turned his head.

"What is Huang Ama looking at?" It was obvious that Huang Ama was looking at him just now, so he couldn't feel wrong.

Qianlong touched him, "Yongzhen has grown a lot taller, he is now a grown-up."

Yongzhen raised his head, looked into Qianlong's eyes, and said seriously, "I have always been an adult, it's just that Huang Ama didn't find out."

Qianlong laughed dryly, "Yes, it's Huang Ama who didn't take a good look at you."

Yongzhen turned around, leaned against the pillar, and said with a half-smile, "Since I have grown up and Huang Ama doesn't treat me as a child anymore, then... Huang Ama has nothing to tell me." ."

For a moment Qianlong felt that Yongzhen knew everything, but then he thought, no, these things, Yongzhen will not know when he just came back, even his emotions, he also controlled them very well in front of Yongzhen, and did not show them.Qianlong looked at Yongzheng inquisitively, and asked, "What does Yongzheng want to know?"

Yongzhen lowered his head and smiled foolishly. Qianlong suddenly felt that he didn't know what Yongzhen was thinking. , he saw the real Yongxin, the most comprehensive Yongxin.

"Does Huang Ama like me?" Yongzhen's voice was very soft, as if asking Qianlong, but also talking to himself.Always pretending to be tender, he is also tired.

Qianlong walked over, looked at the person who didn't reach his shoulder, and smiled, "I like every aspect of Yongzheng, the sensible Yongzheng, the cute Yongzheng, the sad Yongzheng, the smart Yongzheng, and the assertive Yongzheng." I know which one is Yongzhen, and I like the Yongzhen I saw today more." When the wind picked up, Qianlong gathered his collar.

Yongzhen's eyes sparkled, "Well, if this is the case, then I forgive you once." Yongzhen blinked at Qianlong mysteriously.

Qianlong was dazed by Yongzheng, and was about to ask, "Your Majesty, Concubine Rong caught the wind and cold in the imperial garden yesterday, and I want the Emperor to come over, saying yes..." Wu Shulai paused, glanced at Yongzheng, the emperor's thoughts , he knew.

"What did you say?" Yongzhen came over and asked Wu Shulai curiously. Qianlong looked at Yongzhen's behavior of pretending to be a child again, and smiled helplessly. I am afraid that many people were deceived by Yongzhen's appearance. Why not, not only willingly, but also thankful that he showed different personalities.

"Uh... She said she missed the emperor very much." Wu Shulai didn't dare to look up at the emperor's expression, no need to guess, the emperor must be very angry, and Concubine Rong also has no eyesight, the twelfth elder brother is back, will the emperor still care about those concubines?

Yongzhen looked at Qianlong with a smile, "Huang Ama is young and strong, maybe there will be more younger brothers and sisters, then I will go back first, so as not to waste Huang Ama's time." After finishing speaking, Qianlong was not given any chance , turned around and left, damn Concubine Rong, she is quite capable.

Standing in the pavilion, Qianlong felt even colder, glared at Wu Shulai, and said in a bad tone, "I'm sick and I'm looking for a doctor, and I don't know how to see a doctor, so why do you want me?"

Angrily chasing after Yongzheng who ran far ahead, Wu Shu was left to face the cold wind with a helpless expression on his face.It's not easy being a manager these days.

In Jingyang Palace, Seya has already packed her things. She will leave Beijing in two days. She only hopes to see Elder Brother Twelve before she leaves. I don't know if there is still a chance.

The palace maid came in, "Princess, the arrangement has been made, is there anything else I can order?"

Seya lay down on the table listlessly, "No, why is it so quiet today."

The palace maid happily returned, "It's Elder Brother Twelve who has returned to the palace, and the empress has gone to see him in the Palace of Compassion and Ning. Today, the empresses of all the palaces will go directly to the Palace of Compassion and Ning to pay respects to the Empress Dowager. There is no need to come to Jingyang Palace."

Seya jumped up excitedly, grabbed the maid's collar, and said in a bluff, "What, you said you have returned to the palace?"

The palace maid was caught by Seya, trembling nervously, "Yes, it has been spread all over the palace, and everyone knows that Elder Brother Twelve has returned to the palace, let's see who dares not to take Empress Empress seriously this time."

Seya let go of the maid and clapped her hands, "That's really great, then I'll go see him right away."

"Hey..." The maid hurriedly pulled her back, "Princess, no, you can't go now, the Empress Dowager has not summoned you, so you can't go to the Palace of Compassion."

"Why?"

The palace lady didn't know what to say, "Anyway, you can't go, the rules are like this, besides, Elder Brother Twelve is a legitimate son, and you live in Jingyang Palace now, if one is not good, it will harm Elder Twelve , the current Twelve Elder Brothers are no longer the previous Twelve Elder Brothers, so you have to be careful in everything."

"Why isn't he the same as before?" Seya patiently listened to the maid's words.

The maid supported Seya, made her sit down, and poured her a cup of tea, "It's only natural for a princess not to understand, anyway, the emperor personally took Twelve back to the palace, it can be seen how much the emperor attaches importance to Elder Twelve Now, the empresses of the various palaces should think about it carefully, if they stand in the wrong team, they will regret it in the future."

The palace maid is also a sensible person. The empresses of the various palaces are really like what she said. They are carefully thinking about how the emperor will treat the twelve princes. They are also looking at which one has a better chance of winning between him and the prince. However, no matter which one, the queen will benefit in the end. , Overnight, the queen's status was unprecedentedly high.

Of course, the most uncomfortable ones are Ling Concubine and Rong Concubine. Ling Concubine never thought that the emperor would take Twelve back to the palace. The speed is a bit fast. She still doesn't know if Yong Qi and Fu Erkang are ready; Concubine Rong was upset because the emperor didn't visit her.

Different from the palace, it was harmonious with the prince's mansion. Qing'er was already familiar with them, and she was not cautious. If she was not used to it, it was the tricks between Hongzhou and Yongbi, which really made her Surprised, I really didn't expect that they get along as casually as friends in private.