HCB Chapter 281 Winning Ma
Chapter 281 Winning Ma
Xue Wei and Hou Xiaoxiao flattered him one after another, which was very refreshing. Emperor Qingning, who was originally very troubled, was very happy at this time. He said to Prince Jin: "Second brother, you really married a good wife!"
Prince Jin, who had been carefully planning for tonight for several months, was finally praised by the emperor, and it was all thanks to Hou Xiaoxiao!
The Prince of Jin had a constipated look on his face, and he could only smile bitterly in response to the words of Emperor Qingning: "Father is right. It is a blessing for me to have such a princess."
He almost uttered the last few words through gritted teeth.
He used his eyes to hint at Hou Xiaoxiao frantically, asking her to say a few good words for him, and whispered, "Just say that I asked you to use the poisonous insect to pass the message outside the palace."
At this time, Emperor Qingning was already preparing to reward Hou Xiaoxiao. He asked, "Princess Jin is already a first-rank imperial concubine. What other reward do you want?"
Hou Xiaoxiao ignored the crazy hints from the King of Jin's eyes and said, "Your Highness, I don't want any reward. Please take care of your health and keep the country peaceful and the people safe."
It was nice words, but how could the emperor really not give it? This was a life-saving favor, so he had to reward it handsomely for the sake of face.
"Reward! You must reward when you deserve it!"
After hearing this, Hou Xiaoxiao smiled and said, "Then please let your Majesty reward me with some jewelry made by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. I like these beautiful little things."
The jewellery in the palace was exquisitely crafted; just picking out an ordinary piece would easily cost over a hundred thousand dollars in modern times, not to mention a whole box as a reward.
Upon hearing this, Emperor Qingning waved his hand and said, "Zhou Jushan, ask the Ministry of Internal Affairs to prepare!"
"I will give you 10,000 taels of gold and a selection of jewelry."
After Emperor Qingning said this, he immediately realized that Eunuch Zhou had just been carried away.
Habit is really a terrible thing. Emperor Qingning remembered Zhou Jushan even more. He was really not used to the absence of Eunuch Zhou.
Zhou Jushan was lying on the bed watching the live broadcast in the group. When he saw this scene, he angrily hit his pillow: [I am already in the hospital and he still asked me to work overtime. This old man really doesn't treat me as a human being! ]
【@江麗麗: Oh, the dog emperor has realized that his world cannot function without you. 】
At this time, General Bai Min of the Cavalry also entered the palace under the leadership of the guards of the Bingmasi and came to the side of Emperor Qingning.
He was not wearing armor, but casual clothes. It was obvious that he had hurriedly brought people here from the mansion after hearing the news.
The General of the Cavalry had gray hair on his temples, but he was in good spirits. The gray hair made him look more majestic and solemn. As soon as he came in, he immediately saluted to Emperor Qingning to express his loyalty: "Seeing that the emperor is safe and sound, I feel relieved."
He glanced at his granddaughter Hou Xiaoxiao and saw that she was fine, and the general felt relieved.
"During today's turmoil, I can see that there are many loyal and righteous people around me. I will not treat you unfairly."
Emperor Qingning: "General Bai, what reward do you want? How about I make you a general?"
The general of the cavalry immediately showed a look of panic on his face. He bowed to the emperor and said, "I am old. Please use the good farmland instead of promotion."
Emperor Qingning: "Then I will grant you ten thousand acres of fertile land!"
As long as the reward was given without seeking fame, it was very much in line with Emperor Qingning's wishes. Otherwise, he would have to worry about what position to put the person in so as to give him enough face without affecting his current arrangements.
After saying this, Emperor Qingning turned his gaze to Xia Su, the commander of the military division, who was standing respectfully beside him.
"Xia Su, you have saved the emperor and are a great hero today. What do you want?"
Emperor Qingning was actually a little tired, but the court was in turmoil right now, and it was the time to win over the hearts of the people.
Xia Su bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I have nothing to ask for, I just hope that my sister is safe."
Just now, the guards of the Terracotta Warriors came to inform the emperor that Concubine Rou had been frightened and was now in labor.
Thinking of this, Emperor Qingning's eyes flashed with shame. Xia Su bravely rushed into the palace to save him, but his biological sister fell into danger. Fortunately, there was...
Emperor Qingning asked the guard who brought him the news, "Just now you sent someone to report which imperial physician was assisting Concubine Rou in childbirth?"
Guard: "Your Majesty, it was the judge of the Qi Court who stayed on duty in the palace! It is said that when the rebels were about to execute Concubine Rou, he helped them out of righteousness, and the rebels let Concubine Rou go, and they also agreed to let him deliver Concubine Rou's baby."
At this time, the nanny beside Concubine Rou was led into Xingqing Palace by the guards.
Emperor Qingning was worried about the baby in Concubine Rou's belly. After recognizing that the nanny was the one he had assigned to Concubine Rou, he hurriedly asked, "How is Concubine Rou now?"
The nanny wiped her tears excitedly and said, "Your Majesty, Concubine Rou and her child are safe!"
"Congratulations to the Emperor for having another prince!"
When Emperor Qingning heard the nanny's reply, all the depression in his heart disappeared!
He had just dealt with a bad son, and God sent him a new prince!
The Xia family is behind the newly born Fourth Prince, and a situation of mutual checks and balances has been reached among the princes.
Emperor Qingning asked the eunuch beside him, "Has Doctor Xu, who helped Concubine Rou with her pregnancy, been called back from outside the palace?"
Eunuch: "Your Majesty, Doctor Xu is still upstairs."
Upon hearing this, the nanny said, "Your Majesty, the queen has a request. She wants the judge of the Qi Court to be responsible for the queen's postpartum care."
"During the chaos just now, the Imperial Hospital's Judge Qi risked his life to save the Empress and delivered the baby. The Empress now trusts Judge Qi."
The nanny had been with Concubine Rou for a long time and was very flexible. She embellished the story of how Qi Yuanpan risked his life to save Concubine Rou in front of Xingqing Palace and reported it to the emperor.
Emperor Qingning was moved after hearing this, "Master Qi really deserves the title of a doctor with a benevolent heart!"
"I agreed to Concubine Rou's request."
Emperor Qingning folded the beads in his hand and said, "Concubine Rou gave birth to my son at a critical moment of life and death. She is truly meritorious. I will promote her to the rank of Imperial Concubine and confer her the title on an auspicious day."
When he said this, he unconsciously glanced in the direction of Xin Yingshu, but then he looked away after realizing it.
"Qi Yun, the chief judge of the Imperial Hospital, helped Concubine Rou give birth to an heir to the throne. He was promoted to the chief minister of the Imperial Hospital and was given a three-year salary. He was also allowed to freely enter and leave the palace so that he could treat Concubine Rou."
After conferring rewards on Qi Yun, Emperor Qingning finally looked in the direction of Xin Yingshu. After Concubine Ying came out of the cold palace, she had been very cold to Emperor Qingning, and Emperor Qingning did not want to face her.
Xin Yingshu's help today was beyond Emperor Qingning's expectation. "Empress Ying, you saved me today, what do you want?"
Xin Yingshu glanced at Emperor Qingning indifferently and said, "I don't want anything. The palace was in turmoil today and I am really tired. I will take my leave now."
Xin Yingshu took his people away, but Emperor Qingning was not at peace at all.
Emperor Qingning rewarded a bunch of people, including the poisonous insects raised by Hou Xiaoxiao, who were given a golden insect basket as their new home by the emperor. However, among this group of people, there was no Prince Jin who had worked so hard for today.