HCB Chapter 365 Concubine Xiao controls Prince Rui
Chapter 365 Concubine Xiao controls Prince Rui
Qin Huai thought Fang Qingge was unhappy, but the few secret contacts between him and the prince could not be revealed to anyone.
So I changed the subject and thought,
"Concubine Fang, Prince Rui suddenly came to visit the East Palace this time and stated that it was approved by the Emperor.
I guess it must be the end of the year, and Prince Rui is going to visit His Royal Highness the Crown Prince at the Imperial Mausoleum."
"Well, I can't guess what his purpose is other than this."
After a few words,
From outside, the sound of children's innocent laughter could be heard coming from outside.
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There were beads of sweat on Liang Hengrui's face. After entering the yard, he put the two children down and held one in each hand.
Little Peppercorn and Little Star Anise were very satisfied, and they chattered with sweet smiles.
"Uncle, the babies like you, thank you, uncle."
"You are so good. The emperor's uncle likes you too."
Hearing the compliment, the two little guys threw themselves on Fang Qingge who was standing at the door.
"Mother/mother, the emperor's uncle is taking the babies to fly again."
Fang Qingge gave a wink to the two wet nurses, and Nanny Qi and Nanny Sun quickly picked up the two children and took them aside.
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Fang Qingge bowed slightly to King Rui.
"Thank you, King Rui, for your hard work. If you have anything to say, please let's go into the hall and talk."
"Thank you."
Liang Hengrui took the handkerchief handed over by the head palace maid Haitang, wiped the sweat beads on his forehead, and walked into the hall.
After sitting on the chair, he picked up the teacup and took a sip of tea before saying,
"The end of the year is approaching, and according to the rules, the prince brother will definitely not be able to come back.
With my father's approval, I will visit him tomorrow and bring him some food and warm clothing.
Therefore, I came to ask Concubine Fang if she has any words or clothes to send to the Crown Prince."
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Fang Qingge understood. After a moment's hesitation, he thanked her.
"Please trouble your Highness, Prince Rui, to prepare some cotton-padded clothes, boots and other warm items tonight. Your Highness, Prince Rui, please give them to the Crown Prince."
"Don't bother me. These are what I should do. The Crown Prince is not at home. If Concubine Fang and the children have anything they can't handle, just come to me.
Oh, by the way! Do you have any letters to send?"
Fang Qingge pretended not to understand and replied,
"No need! Please tell the prince that we are all fine!"
Because of the information transmitted by the elves, Fang Qingge can completely reject all requests from King Rui.
But in order to cover up her tracks, she had to make things reasonable and acceptable.
Prince Rui finished the cup of tea, obviously not expecting that Fang Qingge and the prince were not as deeply in love as the outside world said.
At this moment, he was very conflicted. He was afraid that Fang Qingge loved the prince to death. He was also a little disappointed that Fang Qingge was a little cold to the prince and didn't even write a handwritten letter to the prince.
For a moment, Liang Hengrui had finished what he wanted to say, and Fang Qingge just responded and thanked him without any intention of continuing the conversation.
The scene was a bit dull and awkward.
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King Rui thought that there was still a long time to come, so he stood up.
"Since Concubine Fang has nothing to forget, I will not disturb you from preparing. Goodbye."
Fang Qingge bowed quickly.
"Go slowly, Prince Rui."
"Concubine Fang, please stay."
After saying this, he strode out of the hall and waved to the two children playing in the corridor.
"Concubine Fang, I will take my leave."
Qin Huai also bowed and said goodbye quickly, and quickly sent Prince Rui out of the East Palace.
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After leaving the East Palace Gate, Liang Hengrui strode forward with his mind wandering.
He was quite happy that he had finally created an opportunity to meet the person he had been thinking about day and night.
When Eunuch Dong saw that Prince Rui was walking in an unnatural way, he asked,
"Your Majesty, shall we leave the palace?"
"Oh? Let's go to Ruyi Palace."
"Here."
Eunuch Dong followed Prince Rui to Concubine Xiao's Ruyi Palace.
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Ruyi Palace,
"Prince Rui, you are here. The Imperial Concubine has been talking about you for many times."
Aunt Yao ran out with a smile on her face to greet Prince Rui.
"Is mother feeling better?"
King Rui asked as he walked.
"It's fine, I just have no appetite and I've lost some weight."
When Prince Rui walked into the inner hall, he saw Concubine Xiao leaning on the couch with a listless look on her face.
"My son, please give my regards to my mother and concubine."
"My son, you finally remembered your mother."
Concubine Xiao felt aggrieved and her voice was filled with complaints.
"Mother, are you feeling better?"
Liang Hengrui saw Concubine Xiao looking at him, and there was a hint of surprise in her originally lifeless eyes.
His heart still ached for no reason, and the resentment he felt towards his mother for almost killing Fang Qingge also dissipated a lot at this moment.
"Come here, my son. I know you have been feeling resentful during this period. I have also reflected on myself and found that I did something wrong."
"Mother concubine."
Liang Hengrui walked over quickly and sat next to Concubine Xiao.
Concubine Xiao held his hand and kept stroking it.
Ever since the crown prince was punished and Fang Qingge and her son escaped danger, Prince Rui has not visited him.
At this moment, the mother and son seemed to have a thousand words to say but also seemed to be speechless.
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Aunt Yao looked at the silent mother and son and said hurriedly,
"My lady, didn't you make a pair of gloves for the King of Rui? I'll go get them."
"Yes, go get it. My son, your mother made you a pair of gloves these days. I hope that we will not have any grudges because of an outsider.
Mother can't stand your cold face, and can't stand your indifference.
The reason why Mother did that day was actually for your own good. We have been waiting for more than 20 years, and the prince has escaped again and again.
This time we finally have another opportunity to strike a blow to the Crown Prince. Your mother and your grandfather will never allow it to be ruined by your womanly kindness.
No matter how much you complain, we will do it.”
When Concubine Xiao said this, she looked up and sighed.
"What a pity! Man proposes, God disposes. We still haven't achieved our goal."
Upon hearing this, King Rui said nothing.
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At this time, Aunt Yao took the gloves and handed them to Concubine Xiao, and comforted her,
"My Lady, please stop worrying and take care of your health first before you talk about those things."
"Well, don't think too much! As long as King Rui still has me in his heart, it's better than anything else. Come, my son, come and see if mother's cooking skills have deteriorated?"
Prince Rui took the pair of gloves with dense stitching handed to him by Concubine Xiao and put them on his hands.
He looked down at the cotton gloves, his nose felt a little sore, and he suddenly remembered the time when he was eight years old.
My mother made a pair of these cotton gloves for me as a reward for my recovery from a serious illness. At that time, we were very close.
Thinking of the past, his heart was filled with sorrow and he said,
"Mother, I still remember what happened when I was eight years old.
It's just like today's cold winter day.
It was snowing heavily that night, and my son was seriously ill and had a high fever. Even the imperial doctors were helpless and could only leave it to fate. "
King Rui paused here.
Aunt Yao raised her head in surprise and asked,
"Prince Rui, do you still remember that day when the Imperial Concubine risked her life to save you?"
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