Chapter 309: A Woman of Self-Respect
Zhao Su froze for a moment. How is it that once these siblings returned, the emperor could not be seen?
She still had confidence in the emperor. “Truth be told, the emperor has promised to come to see me, so he will definitely come.”
After saying that, she stood up, “Aunt Chen remember to get ready, father will come to pick you up in the evening. I still have to go to the Yamen to answer a call, so I won’t stay much longer.”
Chen Han escorted her out the door and saw her get into the carriage that Hua Qianrong had rushed over, so she also stopped walking.
On the way to the courthouse, the crowd was still lively as usual, not only because of today’s Tanabata, but also because Marquis Weiyuan and County Lord Yanping had returned.
These two names like thunder heard, but in fact at this moment to realize that the original status is really different. In addition to the identity of the royal relatives, the contribution of the eldest princess during her lifetime undoubtedly also has a plus.
The carriage went straight to the palace, Zhao Su did not intend to go, still turned the corner to the Ministry of Rites.
She believed that the emperor would not go back on his word, he had once plainly said that Yanping Sheriff Lord was only his cousin, then she would have no reason to be wishy-washy and have unnecessary worries.
Cheng Zhuyun will report for duty today, there is no errand for her yet, but it is necessary to lead her to familiarize herself with the scope of duties.
Wei Yuan Hou into the city of the news, as early as in the paragraph sparse sent people into the palace before the report, the Empress Dowager Lu and the emperor has been informed of the news.
Before noon, the Emperor summoned Huo Xiu to the Qianqing Palace. Huo Mingyu was greeted by the eunuchs of Ci Ning Palace at the Harem.
The king and his courtesy to meet, the emperor will lead him to the side of the hall to talk. After some pleasantries, the emperor asked, “How are the arrangements in Guangxi?”
“According to the emperor’s letter command, by the battalion of four deputy commanders to take turns to guard the line, the rest, I also transferred back to the minister’s two cousins to assist in military affairs.”
The emperor nodded: “Guangxi in the early years and South Vietnam friction constantly, after more than ten years ago that battle, finally defeated their vitality, but also can not be taken lightly, it is always a wolf that can not be bred, from time to time will have to jump a few times.”
“Last year, there was an attempt to cross the border, but the brothers guarding the border beat them back. This kind of small friction is always inevitable, on the other hand, also give the garrison generals a wake-up call, lest over time, become numb.”
The emperor gestured for him to drink tea, “Your favorite Liu An melon slices. Taste it.”
Huo Xiu tasted it as instructed, then said, “Last year, the emperor also specially gave a few cans with me, and I still have one can left uneaten.”
The emperor laughed: “But it’s just the thought that you like it, so I sent someone to send it, it’s also worth such a treasure? Tea doesn’t taste good after a long time.”
Huo Xiu smiled: “Your Majesty treats me with deep affection, how can I be limited by time? Even if it’s really undrinkable, I won’t be able to throw it away.”
The emperor nodded, looked at his emaciated face: “for the imperial aunt’s things, these days did not stop it?”
A sentence into the main topic, Huo Xiu color gradually convergence: “do not hide the emperor, this has become the minister’s heart disease. This remnants of the armor can not be found back, I also have no face to the mother’s spirit.”
“I have designated Marquis Jingnan to assist you in investigating this case, he should come to you, you can go to the Da Lisi tomorrow to inquire about the progress.”
“Thank you, Your Majesty for your grace!”
Huo Xiu kneels down to thank him.
The Emperor stood up and patted his arm, “Go, go meet the Empress Dowager. Her old man is looking forward to you!”
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Here in Ci Ning Palace, Empress Dowager Lu and Huo Mingyu are already chatting.
“Guangxi is naturally not as good as the capital, but the people are simple and the people are very friendly, so I’ve gotten used to it after going there for like two or three months. Just from time to time also miss the empress dowager, empress dowager, jade is not around to serve, you have been okay lately?”
“Fine.” Empress Dowager Lu laughed, “With you not by my side, I’ve even accomplished quite a few things, first of all, I’ve taken care of the Emperor’s lifelong affairs. These days, it’s your imperial sister-in-law who accompanies me by my side.”
Huo Mingyu paused, “Imperial sister-in-law?”
“Yes,” Empress Dowager Lu looked at her and said indistinctly, “That’s right! You’re staying in that borderland, so I’m sure you don’t know the news that the Emperor is about to get married. The emperor has set up the young lady of the Marquis of Qingyun as his queen, and the date of the big wedding is all set for next year.
“You say your brother was really, you stay here well what is not good, have to take you over, you and the emperor grew up together, like a brother and sister, to such a big thing you have not been able to help him around to open up.
“This time back can not be allowed to go, what your brother said I can not agree. I can’t even let such a beautiful girl go to the poor countryside to suffer, but he is willing to do so!
“Wait for me to slowly find a good man for you, set the marriage, stay in the capital, not go anywhere!”
“Empress ……”
Huo Mingyu is somewhat baffled.
But Empress Dowager Lu said, “But I can guess, your brother’s stubbornness, there’s no need to rub it in with me. I’m not afraid, if he wants to fight with me, I’ll even marry him!”
Speaking here, she couldn’t hide the smugness between her eyebrows, “What a good idea! I’m the one who’s witty and smart!”
Huo Mingyu looks at her and can’t help but smile as well. “Yes, the empress dowager is the wise and powerful founding empress!”
“The mouth is still so sweet!” Empress Dowager Lu couldn’t help but lightly pinch her face. As her eyes fell on her face, the smile gradually retracted again, and with a sigh, she said, “You really are growing more and more like your mother. If she were still around, how good it would be to see you all who have grown into adults, and to see the current situation of stability in this country.”
“Empress Dowager.”
Sorrow also surfaces in Huo Mingyu’s eyes.
Empress Dowager Lu asks, “When you returned to the house just now, did you go to the ancestral hall to pay your respects?”
“Because I was in a hurry to pay my respects to the Empress Dowager, I haven’t had time to go yet.”
“Have to go. She’s looking forward to it as well.”
Huo Mingyu nods deeply.
This side of the door curtains rattles, and Gao Shu comes in, “Reporting to the Empress Dowager, the Emperor and Marquis Wei Yuan have arrived.”
“Pass them in.”
As the words fell, two equally tall and handsome men walked in back and forth.
The Emperor called out “Empress Mother”, and Huo Xiu, who was lagging behind, raised his robe and knelt down squarely on this side of the curtain bar: “I, Huo Xiu, pay my respects to the Empress Dowager!”
“Get up!”
Empress Dowager Lu is busy beckoning, “You’ve traveled thousands of miles to the capital, and you’re all family, so why are you still so formal about it?”
Huo Xiu stands up and steps in behind the Emperor, calling out with a smile, “Auntie.”
“Good boy!” Empress Dowager Lu smiled and sized him up, “You’re getting stronger and stronger, like your father. It’s true that the old man is a hero, not to mention his parents are both heroic! –Gao Shu, you go to pass up all the food prepared by the dining room, and then pass down the order to prepare the meal! Turn around and host a banquet in the Imperial Garden.”
“Yes!”
Gao Shu retires in a loud voice, and on this side, Huo Mingyu kneels and salutes the Emperor, “My daughter, see Your Majesty.”
“Sit!” The Emperor sits down and surveys her, smiles and Empress Dowager Lu says: “Looks like you’ve gotten a little darker and thinner!”
Empress Dowager Lu scolded: “Can not be black and not thin? This way but insisted on riding into the capital it.”
“No wonder.” The emperor said. Shun hand show fan: “But also not afraid, your imperial sister-in-law is very good at cooking, will be a lot of skin nourishing dietary recipes, back to you can discuss with her to teach.”
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