allonlinenovel Chapter 509 Busy
Chapter 509 Busy
The Crown Princess saw the Crown Prince much less often, because the Emperor Shenwu had unceremoniously handed over most of the government affairs to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. Naturally, the Crown Prince was very busy.
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is busy with government affairs every day and is also concerned about his mother, so the time he has for the Crown Princess is naturally stretched.
The Crown Princess calculated silently in her mind that it turned out that Emperor Shenwu spent five or six hours every day on government affairs, and most of the remaining time was given to the Empress, and the rest was taken care of by a few princes and princesses and some miscellaneous matters.
What about now? The Emperor Shenwu was busy for less than half a day, and the rest of the day was spent watching over the sick Empress. Needless to say, even at night, even if the Empress was sick, the Emperor Shenwu did not shy away from it. Sleeping on the same bed with the sick Empress was already an unspoken secret in the harem.
This was a difficult situation for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. However, the Crown Princess discovered that the Crown Prince and others, including Concubine Jiang and other concubines, were actually used to it.
The Crown Princess suddenly realized that similar things had happened more than once or twice before, and everyone had become indifferent to them.
Late at night, the Crown Princess helped the Crown Prince take off his outer robe. Because Lan Qingwu was ill, the Crown Prince had no mood to be affectionate and went to bed after washing up.
The Crown Princess understood what was going on and lay quietly beside the Crown Prince. After the Crown Prince closed his eyes, he said casually, "Mother has been in poor health recently. Thank you for your hard work!"
The Crown Princess shook her head and said, "That's not true! Serving Mother is my duty, but there aren't many places where I can be of any use."
The prince patted the princess's hand hanging at her side, "The thought is what matters most!"
The Crown Princess heard the satisfaction in the Crown Prince's words, and it seemed that her efforts during this period were not in vain.
The prince sighed again, "When mother is well again, we will eventually have a child of our own! The first child, whether it's a son or a daughter, must be a legitimate one, so that my backyard can be peaceful!"
The Crown Princess's face showed genuine joy: "Yes, Your Highness! I will try my best!"
In the Crown Prince's view, the two concubines were about to move into the Eastern Palace, and these few months were originally reserved for the Crown Princess. Originally, Emperor Shenwu meant to let the two concubines move into the Eastern Palace within half a month or a month.
But the Queen Mother persuaded the Emperor Father that the two concubines had legitimate status and could receive salaries and be included in the royal jade records. This was not comparable to the two palace maids serving the Crown Prince. Those two palace maids were now just low-ranking concubines in the Dongde Palace.
If the Crown Princess is lucky and blessed by heaven, she will bear the Crown Prince's first legitimate son or daughter. Then the Crown Princess's position will be much more stable, and there will be fewer conflicts in the future. Even if two concubines of noble birth enter the Dongde Palace and gain the Crown Prince's favor, the Crown Princess's life will not be difficult. No wonder she is so happy!
In Fengqi Palace, Lan Qingwu looked at the leisurely Emperor Shenwu and couldn't help but wonder, "Your Majesty, Ruo Ruo has gotten much better. Aren't you going to get busy?"
Emperor Shenwu raised his sword-like eyebrows slightly: "I am really not busy."
Lan Qingwu asked, "When did Brother Heng become so leisurely?"
Emperor Shenwu put his arm around Lan Qingwu's waist and said, "I'll be busy in a few days and won't be able to take care of you."
Lan Qingwu hesitated for a moment before saying, "Brother Heng, I think that jade bed is too luxurious! If the imperial censors of the previous dynasty knew about this, they would probably criticize me mercilessly!"
Emperor Shenwu sat up straight. "Luxury? What treasures are unworthy of my queen? Who dares to say anything? But don't worry, little one. Do you remember the 'Secret Records of the Imperial Family' that you read?"
Lan Qingwu nodded.
Emperor Shenwu said, "Since the time of the Human Emperor, the Dasheng Dynasty has accumulated countless rare treasures. These treasures are hidden in fixed places, and only the emperors of each generation know the location."
Lan Qingwu was surprised and asked, "Oh? So this warm jade is a treasure of the royal family?"
"You could say that! It's thanks to our prince that we were able to find the treasure."
Lan Qingwu sighed, "Thank you for your hard work, Chu Ming!"
The emperor and empress had a very consistent way of praising their children and gave many gifts to Dongde Palace.
The prince thanked him gracefully and asked the eunuch Yun'en to collect all the goods in the treasury as usual.
The Crown Princess was puzzled as to why the Emperor and Empress gave such a reward for no reason.
The Crown Prince has instructed Qiulan: "Pick out some usable jewelry for the Crown Princess!"
The Crown Princess later found out why His Royal Highness the Crown Prince received so many rewards for no reason. It was because the priceless warm jade carved bed was found by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince - her husband.
When she thought of the exquisitely crafted warm jade bed, especially how it was good for women's health, beautifying and prolonging life... the Crown Princess couldn't help but feel itchy in her heart, but she knew in her heart that the priceless thing was too enviable, so it would be better for her to stay in Fengqi Palace for the time being!
Lan Qingwu had already pulled the wide sleeves of Emperor Shenwu and went to the main hall of Fengqi Palace to see all kinds of swimming fish, and then walked to a very secluded palace room.
There is a huge glass jar here, the water is clear and there are faint ripples flowing.
A huge water lotus blooms in it, emitting bursts of fragrance.
Lan Qingwu would check on the water lotus every few days. The water lotus was originally in a pond deep in Qiling Mountain and was extremely difficult to keep alive.
Nie Wushuang also spent a lot of effort. He asked Emperor Shenwu for water from the pond and simulated the growth environment of the water lotus. Only then was he able to keep this rare flower alive.
Lan Qingwu was always amazed when he saw the water lotus. He thought that Qiling Mountain was truly a place of great feng shui, with clear waters and bright mountains. Countless exotic flowers, plants, birds and animals thrived there.
After admiring the flowers enough, Emperor Shenwu embraced Lan Qingwu and walked out of the palace.
At this time, a palace maid from Fengqi Palace came hurriedly on lotus steps.
"Greetings to your Majesty, and to the Queen."
The Emperor Shenwu's expression suddenly became serious: "What's the matter?"
The palace servant said, "Your Majesty, the Empress, Princess Mingzhu is requesting an audience outside Fengqi Palace."
Emperor Shenwu frowned, and Lan Qingwu said directly, "Didn't I order the princes' wives and princesses to return to their respective residences? You don't need to come and pay your respects these few days."
The palace maid said respectfully, "Yes! This is how I replied to Her Royal Highness, the Princess, but..."
Lan Qingwu nodded, "Then come in!"
If the Emperor Shenwu wasn't around, Lan Qingwu would have simply ordered the eldest princess to leave the palace. But since the Emperor Shenwu was right beside her, Lan Qingwu had to give the Emperor some consideration. She also wanted to see what Princess Mingzhu wanted.
Princess Mingzhu bowed down and said, "Your son greets the Emperor, Father, and the Empress, Mother!"
Emperor Shenwu called out, and Lan Qingwu ordered Ruhan to serve fragrant tea.
Princess Mingzhu looked at Lan Qingwu's beautiful face and smiled slightly: "The Queen Mother looks much better. I think she will be well soon!"
Lan Qingwu said, "The Empress Dowager has been ill recently and has not been able to pay her respects to your Imperial Grandmother. Have you visited the Cining Palace?"
Princess Mingzhu nodded: "Grandmother is in good health. With An'er accompanying her in the Cining Palace, she is in a good mood every day."