sick princess

"Mother, don't worry, if we can pull her down once, we will naturally be able to pull her down the second and third time." Baoluo who had grown a lot taller said so.

Baoluo, who is in her early teens this year, is slim and looks like a little girl, but her body is still weak, and when she walks, she has the beauty of a weak willow supporting the wind.

But if she could choose, she would rather have a healthy body than this kind of beauty.She also wants to be like Lan Chuyan, alive and kicking, doing what she loves to do, but she can't.As long as she exercises a little too much, she will feel uncomfortable that night.

After saying this, Baoluo frowned and coughed a few times.

"But did you catch a cold?" When Empress Xu saw Baoluo coughing, she ignored the noble concubine Zhou, and said in a voice: "Hurry up and go to the imperial doctor Xuan! How do you people serve the master? Look at the clothes the master wears." I don’t know how to remind the master, what’s the use of you?”

Empress Xu is quite gentle in private, however, she has cultivated some power after being in charge of the Six Palaces for several years.If it was an insignificant matter, she was willing to turn a blind eye and let it go, but it was related to Baoluo's body, no matter how small it was, it became a big matter in her eyes.

Seeing that Empress Xu was angry, the palace people around Baoluo hurriedly knelt down to plead guilty.

Baoluo took Empress Xu's hand: "Mother, my body is weak, and it's not just a matter of a day or two. No matter how careful you are on weekdays, getting sick is inevitable. Don't blame them, it's not them. No mistake. I just caught a cold once not long ago, and the symptoms this time are the same as the previous one. In my opinion, I don’t need to go to the doctor’s office, just send someone to get some medicine according to the prescription, that’s all. "

Although Empress Xu was worried, she also knew that Baoluo was right, so she sighed: "Hey, when Empress Mother saw that you were suffering, she felt very sad, and wished she could treat each other with her own body."

"Queen mother, don't be silly. If you fall ill, I'm afraid that the power to control the six palaces will fall into the hands of some concubine. At that time, who will protect me and the elder brother?" Baoluo held Empress Xu's hand, attached her cheek to one of her hands with attachment: "Mother, I only hope that you and the elder brother of the prince can always be well, so don't say such things again, okay?"

Empress Xu didn't answer, she looked at Baoluo with some melancholy in her eyes.Her mood towards Baoluo was the same as Baoluo's attitude towards her. How could she agree to Baoluo?

Empress Xu often thought that if it wasn't for her and the prince, Baoluo wouldn't be so exhausted.Maybe, her body and bones can be better?

However, she didn't say this to Baoluo.She knew that it was impossible for Baoluo to completely let go of her and the prince's affairs, and the current situation was not easy for them to do so.Talking too much will make the child sad.

"Empress, Mrs. An Guogong heard that the princess coughs easily when it is cold, so she specially sent some high-quality pears to our Fengyi Palace. I heard that pears are the best for clearing the lungs and relieving coughs. Why don't you stew a pot for the princess Bingtang Sydney?" asked Fang Fei, a court lady next to Empress Xu.

When she said this, Fang Fei took a special look at Baoluo.

Although An Guogong's mansion sent this pear to the palace in the name of Mrs. An Guogong's wife, but Fengyi Palace and An Guogong's mansion have been dealing with each other frequently in recent years. How could they not know that Xueli is actually An Guogong's mansion? The eldest son Lan Chengyu specially found it for Baoluo?

Over the years, the brothers and sisters of the Lan family and Baolu have gotten closer, and their relationship has become better and better.The younger sister, Lan Chuyan, is more lively, and her concern for Baolu is often palpable; the elder brother, Lan Chengyu, is more restrained, but his concern for Baolu is no less than that of Lan Chuyan.

Lan Chengyu would not say nice words, but if Baoluo needed something, he would definitely find it first, and then send it to Baoluo.

Sometimes, even Empress Xu would be moved by Lan Chengyu's carefulness.

Empress Xu once said to Fangfei in private: "If it weren't for the emperor, he would never agree to the marriage between the Lan family and Baoluo. The child is really kind to Baoluo. He really puts Baoluo in his heart."

"Seeing that Baoluo is growing up day by day, but his body is still so weak, I feel worried in my heart. I am not at ease to give Baoluo to anyone. Only Chengyu, I can still Take it easy."

Fang Fei was silent for a while, and said: "The Lan family is the mother family of the emperor, and it is also the dagger in the hands of the emperor. If the Lan family favors the princess, the Lan family will become the help of His Highness the crown prince. The emperor will definitely not agree to such a thing. of."

Although she was just a little court lady, she had been by Empress Xu's side for many years, so she had some understanding of Emperor Zhaode's thoughts.

Since Zheng Yushi died admonishing Emperor Zhaode three years ago, although Emperor Zhaode was under pressure, he increased the punishment of Concubine Zhou, and completely transferred the power of the harem to Empress Xu. On weekdays, he began to pay attention to protecting Empress Xu Majestic, but at the same time, he is even more afraid of the East Palace lineage.Under such circumstances, Emperor Zhaode would definitely not be willing to add more assistance to the East Palace.

Fang Fei even felt that if the Lan family really wanted to marry the princess, the possibility of marrying a princess whose mother clan was not visible and who had no favours, would be higher than that of Shang's own princess.

Just because Empress Xu knew that it was almost impossible for Lan Chengyu and Baoluo to be together, even if she felt that Lan Chengyu and Baoluo were quite suitable, this idea only lingered in her mind for a moment.

However, this did not prevent Empress Xu from having a good impression of An Guogong's family.

Empress Xu was very happy to hear that Mrs. An Guogong, or Lan Chengyu specially found Sydney to send to Baoluo.

There are not many people who can treat Baoluo sincerely, which makes her cherish it very much.

"Since the An Guo Gongfu specially found it for Baoluo, you can make rock candy pears for Baoluo to eat. Don't let others down."

"Yes." Fang Fei pursed her lips and smiled.Baoluo thought in her heart, this Lan Chengyu would really please the queen mother.

Sometimes, Baoluo even felt that Empress Xu liked Lan Chengyu more than her own daughter.

However, when she thought that someone cared about her, Baoluo was still quite happy, as comfortable as if her whole body was soaked in warm water.

Empress Xu and the crown prince were naturally also concerned about Baoluo.Because of Baoluo's poor health, they often cared too much about her, which occasionally made Baoluo feel a little burdened.

Because Lan Chengyu and Lan Chuyan are similar in age to Baoluo, they have more common language, and their concern makes Baoluo feel more at ease.

Baoluo could vaguely sense that Lan Chengyu's concern and Lan Chuyan's concern did not give her exactly the same feeling.But she couldn't tell what the specific difference was.

Over time, Baolu also gave up searching.Both Lan Chengyu and Lan Chuyan are her friends, and their concerns are probably the same.

It didn't take too long to stew rock sugar pears, and soon Fang Fei came up with a cup of rock sugar pears.

"Princess, I'm afraid I'm still a little hot right now, so be careful."

Baoluo nodded, picked up a spoonful with a spoon, brought it to his lips, blew it, and then started to eat.Xu Fangfei is good at cooking, Xu is good ingredients, it tastes very good, Baoluo squinted happily.

After eating in one bite, Baoluo put the cup aside, took out a handkerchief and wiped her mouth: "Mother, let's continue talking about the topic just now."

"Although Concubine Zhou is very skilled, she can always easily win the favor of the emperor, but we don't need to panic when we face her. You are the queen of the palace, the queen mother, and the elder brother of the prince is the heir. Father, I can't touch you easily. Since Concubine Zhou wants to step on us, she should be the one who should be anxious. We just need to stay calm and find out her faults, that's all."

Empress Xu was thoughtful: "Can't we take the initiative?"

Concubine Zhou has just returned to favor, and it is the time when her power is at its weakest. If she can be knocked down in one fell swoop, will they be able to sit back and relax in the future?Although she knew it was difficult, Empress Xu couldn't help but feel a little moved when she thought of this possibility.

Back then, I suffered a lot from Concubine Zhou overtly and secretly. Now, Concubine Zhou and Empress Xu have switched offense and defense, Empress Xu naturally does not want to see Concubine Zhou continue to be arrogant.

"Concubine Zhou is a very careful person. If we take the initiative to attack, we are very likely to be caught by Concubine Zhou. The concubine Hui and the nobleman Rui are the best examples. Only when Concubine Zhou has no time to take care of herself, To be able to hit it with one hit."

"Besides, Concubine Zhou's attack on us is an offense from below, ignorance of the general situation, and a ghost trick that cannot be put on the table. Even if we fight back, no one can say anything. If we take the initiative to attack Concubine Zhou, the queen mother will have nothing to do. If there is suspicion of competing with concubines in the harem, outsiders will think that the queen mother is narrow-minded, even the emperor father will also think that the queen mother is intolerant."

Empress Xu was thoughtful: "So, it's best for us to hold back now?"

Baoluo nodded: "It's better to be still than to move."

At the same time, in Changchun Palace, Concubine Zhou Gui was talking with Emperor Zhaode.

Emperor Zhaode looked at Concubine Zhou Gui's hands that were much rougher than before, and couldn't help but sigh: "It's been hard for you these years."

Concubine Zhou shook her head: "The concubine is not bitter, the concubine only hates herself, why did she make a mistake and hurt the emperor."

"What is involved or not? Between you and me, how can there be any need to talk about it?" Emperor Zhaode said warmly.

Concubine Zhou sneered in her heart.If Emperor Zhaode really didn't care about these things, then how did she come to be confined for the past three years?

Even if Emperor Zhaode grounded her because of the pressure of public opinion back then, but in the past three years, Emperor Zhaode not only came to her Changchun Palace, but even sent someone to appease her, pretending to greet her, None.

This man said he loves her the most, but in fact, he loves her the most, isn't he himself?

She already knew that emperors are cold-blooded and selfish. Fortunately, she didn't expect too much from this man from the very beginning.

Thinking of this in her heart, Concubine Zhou still had an expression of being moved and uneasy: "Your Majesty, I don't know what happened back then... will it affect you? Although I miss you very much, I would rather you Stay away from concubines, and I don't want you to be criticized all the time because of concubines."

Thinking of the days when he was persecuted by others, Emperor Zhaode also had a very bad complexion.Being forced by his courtiers to punish his concubine, as the emperor, he naturally has no face: "Don't worry, Lan'er, no matter what, I will not let you be wronged again."

Yes, he will not give that group of people the chance to challenge the regal power.

Concubine Zhou lowered her head, hiding the glint in her eyes.

Of course she knew that Emperor Zhaode's words were sincere. Of course, the purpose was not for her, but for his face.But so what?As long as it achieves its purpose, it's fine.

"Thank you, Your Majesty. With His Majesty's mercy, my concubine is probably the luckiest woman in the world."

Concubine Zhou Guifei's soft and dependent voice almost melted Emperor Zhaode's heart.He stretched out his arms and took Concubine Zhou Gui into his arms.

"Your majesty, my concubine has an unfeeling request. I wonder if the emperor would like to listen to my concubine?" Concubine Zhou said, leaning in the arms of Emperor Zhaode.

"My concubine, tell me." At this time, Emperor Zhaode would naturally not refuse Concubine Zhou's request, as long as the request made by Concubine Zhou was not too outrageous.

"The concubine was thinking, the Mid-Autumn Festival is almost here. The concubine is still accompanied by the emperor, and Han'er is alone in the royal temple. I'm afraid I don't even have to eat mooncakes. The concubine rushed to make the cakes for a few months. I want to ask someone to send it to Han'er, but I wonder if the emperor will agree to this small request of my concubine?"

After hearing what Concubine Zhou said, Emperor Zhaode remembered that he had a daughter who was still in the royal temple.

All these years, Concubine Zhou has been confined in her own Changchun Palace, and she has lived such a difficult life. I don't know how Ji Qinghan is living alone in the imperial temple...