Chapter 85
Zhao Qi: "..."
Ever since Xiao Shiqing said this, every time Zhao Qi thinks of Mengmeng's full moon wine, his thoughts will drift to "intercourse".
At the time of Mengmeng's full moon, he and Xiao Shiqing are finally going to complete the great harmony of life - they are going to consummate their marriage!
Zhao Qi was a little nervous in anticipation, lying next to Xiao Shiqing at night, he was a little ready to move. On the other hand, Xiao Shiqing is like a normal person, doing what he should do.
It's just... very complicated. But it's all normal, if Xiao Shiqing is as nervous as him, it's hell.
Zhao Mian's full moon banquet will be held at the Longevity Palace, where Zhao Qi's birthday banquet was also held last year. Zhao Qi happened to pass by and saw the eunuchs busily arranging the banquet, and suddenly couldn't move.
Jiang Dehai, who was following behind him, said, "Your Majesty?"
Zhao Qi said with emotion, "It all started here." What
happened at the palace banquet last year was perhaps the biggest turning point in his life. If it hadn't been for that birthday banquet, Jiang Baoer's fertility medicine, Rongtang's lovesickness, and even if he hadn't been drunk, he would definitely not be standing here today, watching everyone busy for his son's full moon banquet.
He may not be able to bend, and he still maintains a relationship with Xiao Shiqing that is both an enemy and a friend, and they are wary of each other.
Rong Tang must have been released from the palace by him. According to Rong Tang's temperament, he probably won't become an official in the court. He might return to his hometown in Cangzhou, live in seclusion in the mountains like Yu Shenshui, and live a leisurely life like "picking chrysanthemums under the eastern fence". Seeing Nanshan" is like a day of idle clouds and wild cranes.
He Changzhou will still be a high-spirited young man in fresh clothes and angry horses. They will be very good friends. Every time He Changzhou goes on an expedition, he will give him a hug in the name of the emperor and brother, and do his best for him.
As for Li Chisu... Forget it, he didn't bother to imagine.
However, there are no ifs in this world, so what he thinks can only be ifs. The path he is taking now, even if he never expected it before, is still a very long path. He has a lover and a son, just as Xiao Shiqing said, he will no longer be alone.
Zhao Qi recalled some past events, and said on a whim: "I haven't been to the harem for a long time, I want to go around."
Jiang Dehai hesitated and said: "Your Majesty, if the prime minister knows about this, the prime minister might be jealous again."
Zhao Qi sneered: "There is no one in the harem. I just went to see the scenery. What is he jealous of? He is not a vinegar essence." Jiang Dehai
said helplessly, "Yes."
All the concubines live in Xuchun Garden. The huge harem is like a cold palace, most of the maids and eunuchs who serve the beauties have received errands from other places, and only one person is left in each palace to do some sweeping and scrubbing.
If there is no accident, the harem will remain so deserted until Mengmeng ascends the throne as emperor.
Zhao Qi first arrived at Mingcui Palace, which was where Jiang Baoer lived in the past. Zhao Qi thought of the male pet who was originally a delicate beauty, but because of his order, he diligently "exercised his body" and finally grew muscles in his limbs, so he couldn't help feeling a little embarrassed. In fact, Jiang Baoer is not a bad person, and she didn't want to harm others by stealing Sauvignon Blanc, but for self-protection.
"How is Jiang Baoer doing in the prison?" Zhao Qi asked.
Jiang Dehai said: "I heard that Mr. Jiang is seriously ill, and the medicine is useless. I think he is suffering."
"Then let the doctor take a look," Zhao Xi said, "At least let him not suffer too much before he dies. "
Jiang Dehai agreed: "Yes."
Leaving Mingcui Palace, Zhao Qi continued walking along the lakeside and stopped in front of Zui Study.
This is the place where Rong Tang has lived for two years, even though Rong Tang has been away for more than half a year, you can still see the traces of him living there. Compared with other palaces in the harem, Zui Study is very out of place. Elegant, plain, and quiet; in mid-winter, the courtyard is withered.
Zhao Xi moved his nose, "Have you smelled the scent of medicine?"
Jiang Dehai sniffed, "I didn't smell anything." "Really
," Zhao Xi said, "It might be my illusion. Go in and have a look Look." The
door of Drunken Study was open, but there was no one inside. Zhao Qi walked around, and the house was cleaned very clean, as if the owner was still there.
Zhao Qi came to the study room and took out a book from the bookshelf. After reading two pages, he found it boring. When he put the book back, a letter fell out from the book's interlayer.
The envelope was not signed. Zhao Qi opened it and saw that there were only two poems in the letter: "There are trees in the mountains, and there are branches in the trees, and the heart is happy with the king, and the king does not know it."
Jiang Dehai glanced at the contents of the letter, and couldn't help being moved: "Your Majesty, Mr. Rong..."
Zhao Qi didn't have any special reaction, but admired: "Look at this word, flowing like clouds and flowing water, flowing like a fairy, it's so beautiful. Alas, it's a pity that Rong Tang is gone, otherwise he can teach Mengmeng to read and write in the future."
Jiang Dehai: "..." Mr. Rong is right, he really pleases you, "You don't know".
There was a movement at the door, and the two turned their heads together, only to see a maid with a broom in her hand looking at them in surprise.
Zhao Qi tilted his head, "You are..." The
maid regained her composure, her eyes could not hide her excitement, "My servant Jin Ning, see Your Majesty."
"Jin Ning?" Zhao Xi was a little impressed, "Are you serving Rong Tang? Maid?"
"It's the servant girl." Jin Ning summoned up the courage to look up, "Your Majesty, you suddenly drove to the drunk study, is Mr. Rong coming back?"
Zhao Xi said: "No, I just wandered around and came here."
Jin Ning's expression darkened, looking very disappointed.
Jiang Dehai said: "Your Majesty, the guards in the harem are usually elderly maids and maids. Jin Ning is so young and looks good. It stands to reason that he should be assigned to work elsewhere."
Jin Ning said: "Your Majesty, it's the servant who wants to stay in Zuizhai. The servant wants to wait for the young master to come back."
"Unexpectedly, you are quite loyal." Zhao Xi joked, "You are so persistent to Rong Tang, do you like it?" Him?"
Jin Ning's face turned pale, "Young master is the emperor's man, how dare you slaves!"
"Hey, who said he is my man, don't talk nonsense!" In case it gets into his brother's ears , he can bear it.
"Even if the young master is not the emperor's person, he is still a fairy in the world," Jin Ning said with a bow, "Slaves must not dare to
think about it!" "I just said it casually, it seems to scare you." Zhao Xi said, "Okay, If you want to stay in Zui Study, then you can." He ran his fingers across the table, the fingertips were spotless, "You cleaned this place very well."
"Master never likes to be dirty, slaves are used to it." Jin Jin Ning paused, and asked, "Your Majesty, will the young master come back?"
Zhao Qi thought for a while, "Maybe he will come to the capital again, but he will definitely not continue to live in
Zuizhai." According to Xiao Shiqing, Rong Tang Now he is beside Duke Huai, monitoring his every move. When the imperial court quelled the chaos in the northern region, and Rong Tang had made great contributions, he should return to Beijing to receive the reward, Zhao Qi was still thinking of making him a marquis and general.
Jin Ning lowered her head slowly, "Your maidservant knows."
Coming out of the drunk study, Jiang Dehai reminded Zhao Qi: "It's almost time for dinner, the emperor should go back to Yonghua Palace earlier, so that the prime minister won't wait for a long time."
Zhao Qi went to Walking back, he complained: "Is the Yonghua Palace my bedroom or my brother's bedroom?"
Jiang Dehai asked knowingly: "Then why not let the prime minister move back to Haiyan Palace?" Haiyan Palace is the palace that Empress Dowager Wen gave Xiao Shiqing to live in. Before, Xiao Shiqing would stay there when he was busy in the palace until it was too late.
Zhao Xi didn't even think about it: "No, brother must live with Zhen and Mengmeng, and a family should look like a family."
Jiang Dehai secretly laughed, "Yes, the emperor is right."
"But I really want to give him a palace." Zhao Qiyue said eagerly, "Lao Jiang, where do our Dajing queens usually live?" Jiang Dehai said: "Back to the emperor, it's Changle Palace."
"I remember, the emperor's wedding is also in Changle Palace?"
"Yes."
"Let's go," Zhao Qi said enthusiastically, "Go to Changle Palace to have a look."
Two days before the full moon banquet, Zhao Mian suddenly fell ill. The little guy was sick without any symptoms, crying, continued to have a high fever, spitting up milk from breastfeeding, and his fair face was flushed red.
For the first time, Zhao Qi felt the worries and responsibilities of being a parent. He knew that at this time, the baby can grow up without disease and disaster, which can be said to be a great blessing. In ordinary people's homes, there are seven or eight children in the family, and only three or four grow up safely in the end. A small wind and cold may kill the children.
Zhao Xi was so anxious that he even got angry with the nanny and nanny who were looking at Mengmeng. Jiang Dehai had been serving him for so long, and it was the first time he saw him lie like this and get angry like this.
Fortunately, Xiao Shiqing was by his side and presided over the overall situation calmly, so the Yonghua Palace did not become a mess.
The imperial physician who specializes in pediatrics felt Zhao Mian's pulse and prescribed medicine. Zhao Qi and Xiao Shiqing personally fed the medicine to their son, and cooled him down with a cold towel. After one night, the fever finally subsided.
The two of them didn't close their eyes all night, looking at the sleeping child in the cradle, Zhao Qi felt lingering fear, buried his face in Xiao Shiqing's arms and wanted to hug him.
"Thank you." Xiao Shiqing lowered his head and kissed the top of his hair. "Shall I take you to sleep for a while?"
Zhao Qi shook his head and said tiredly , "We have to go to court later." "It's okay to
stop for a day."
Zhao Qi Twitching the corners of his mouth, he clinged even tighter to Xiao Shiqing, "Everyone says I'm a faint king, my elder brother is obviously even fainter than me, and he keeps urging me not to go to court or to discuss politics every day or two—blue face is a disaster."
Xiao Shiqing said: "If being a wise ruler will tire you, I would rather you be a faint ruler."
"Then I really won't go to court?
" I'm so scared
."
Xiao Shiqing knew what he was afraid of, and hugged him tighter, "Don't be afraid. I will protect our child and let him grow up smoothly."
Zhao Xi said that he would not go to court, Half an hour later, he still went to court like his grandson. Xiao Shiqing knew he couldn't persuade him, so he let him have breakfast before leaving.
Zhao Qi walked out of Yonghua Palace, just in time to meet Empress Dowager Wen rushing over.
Empress Dowager Wen saw him and asked: "I heard that Mianmian is sick? How is it now?"
"The fever has subsided, and there is no danger. Empress Do not worry." Zhao Xi said, "Also, his nickname is Mengmeng. "
Empress Dowager Wen ignored the second half of the sentence, patted her chest, and said: "Fortunately, my ancestors bless you."
Zhao Qi nodded, and said with lingering fears: "Yes, fortunately."
Empress Dowager Wen glanced at him and said: " Scared?"
"Hmm..."
Empress Dowager Wen sighed, "So, since ancient times, having many sons is a blessing. Xi'er, there were not too few people in your father's palace back then, and there were also many concubines. The concubine is pregnant with dragon species. Some accidents happened during pregnancy, and some were difficult to conceive. Only five princes were born smoothly, and three of them died early. In the end, only you and Zhao Tong became adults. Because of this, your father After making you the crown prince, the emperor issued a will for Zhao Tong to be crowned king. After all, he only has two sons, how can he not be hurt?"
Zhao Xi was in a heavy heart, "Why are you talking about this with me, Queen Mother?"
Empress Dowager Wen Holding Zhao Xi's hand, he said in a gentle voice: "Xi'er, if a noble family wants to have a prosperous son, let alone the royal family? It's not the queen mother who cursed Mianmian, but in case something happens to Mianmian in the future, what will happen to the Zhao family's country? "
Zhao Qi blinked, "What does the empress mean?"
Seeing that Zhao Xi had listened to the words, Empress Dowager Wen was even more sincere: "The empress must be established, and the concubine must be elected, otherwise who will extend your heirs?" She scanned Looking at Zhao Qi's stomach, "You can't still want to give Xiao
Shiqing a second, third child?" Putting together a "good" son, now that he has a "son", he still needs a "female".
It is impossible for him to find someone else to live, but he is not very happy to let him live by himself. After going through it once, he realized how tiring it is to be pregnant and have a child. He can't tell what will happen in the future, but now that he has just given birth, the pain of childbirth is vivid in his mind. If he had another child, he would definitely explode on the spot.
Alas, it would be great if Xiao Shiqing could give birth to him, one for each person, how fair.
Zhao Qi was full of thoughts, and Empress Dowager Wen said angrily: "Xi'er, did you hear what the queen mother said?!"
Zhao Qi came back to his senses, "I heard it, and I will consider it. Queen mother, I am rushing to go to court, Let’s not talk about it now.” On
the day of the full moon, Zhao Mian’s illness was completely cured, eating, drinking, and diarrhea were all normal, and Zhao Xi finally breathed a sigh of relief.
The nurse changed Zhao Mian into a new red dress, which looked very festive. Zhao Xi stood by the cradle, saying something that Zhao Mian couldn't understand.
"It's Mengmeng's full moon, are you happy?"
"Yeah—"
"Ah, it's so cute, but luckily Father didn't throw you away." Zhao Qi scratched Mengmeng's nose, "You have to keep working hard Long, it’s good to grow up to be as beautiful as your father, you know?”
“Ah——”
“The emperor.” Xiao Songzi said, “The genius doctor Mei is here.”
Zhao Qi hugged Mengmeng and said, “Let’s go.” , Accompany father to check the pulse."
Mei took Zhao Xi's pulse and said: "The emperor has enough energy and blood, and he has recovered very well. From now on, there is no need to take tonics every day."
"That's good, I don't like drinking at all. Tonic." Zhao Qi stopped talking, and beckoned: "Come here."
Mei Dai stepped forward without knowing why, "What is the emperor's order?"
Zhao Qi asked in a low voice: "How many times can the fertility medicine in Dongying produce children ?" Huh?"
Mei Dai said: "Generally, it's one time."
Zhao Qi frowned, "What's normal?"
"The emperor has already given birth to a child, and the medicine remaining in his body has little effect, making it difficult to conceive again," Mei Dai said, "so there is no need for any contraceptive measures."
Zhao Xi blushed, "When did I ask you this. "
Medai patted his mouth and said with a smile: "I am talking too much."
"You go back first," Zhao Qi said, "remember to drink the little prince's full moon wine at night."
Mei Dai bowed deeply, " Thank you, Your Majesty."
Before the palace banquet, Xiao Shiqing came back from outside the palace.
Just after Zhao Xi changed his clothes, he smiled brightly at him, "Brother is back—is Xiao's residence okay?
" They were all blocked by Mother Xiao. Xiao's mother got Xiao Shiqing's instruction, no matter who came, she looked miserable, saying that after Xiao Shiqing knew that the people of the clan were in trouble, her condition worsened, and she couldn't even get out of bed. They couldn't protect themselves, let alone help others.
"Have your parents entered the palace yet?" Zhao Qi organized Zhao Mian's full moon wine in a grand manner. Besides the royal relatives, he also invited many important ministers and imperial wives, and Xiao Shiqing's parents were naturally among them.
Xiao Shiqing said: "Here we come."
"Then do they
know—" "I don't know." Xiao Shiqing said, "I'm afraid to scare them, and it's not too late to tell them when the time is right.
" All right ." "Where's Mian'er
?"
"Just finished drinking milk and is sleeping—and his nickname is Mengmeng!"
Xiao Shiqing smiled, "I'll go and see him."
"Your Majesty, Prime Minister," Jiang Dehai held Walking over with a brocade box, "This item was sent from Nanzhou by King Zhaonan five hundred miles away."
Xiao Shiqing said, "Open it."
Jiang Dehai opened the brocade box, and inside was a golden long-life lock with Covered with a letter.
Zhao Qi said in disgust, "It's so ugly."
Xiao Shiqing opened the letter and glanced at it, and said, "Li Chisu said that he specially asked an eminent monk to consecrate the Changshou lock, and the Changshou lock is often worn by his side to ward off disasters. Disaster."
Zhao Qi picked up the long life lock and looked at it, doubting: "It's true."
"He also said," Xiao Shiqing said coldly, "He will go to Beijing, let you wait for him."
Zhao Qi Qi: "..."
No, my brother and my children are going to be full moon, can you let me go? !
Xiao Shiqing threw the letter aside, approached Zhao Qi, and said with a half-smile, "Does the Emperor want to wait for him?"
Zhao Qi raised his hands, covering his chest, and said with a dry smile, "Brother, are you kidding me? Who is he? Let me wait." Him."
Xiao Shiqing looked down at him, and smiled slowly, "Really."
"Yes!"
Xiao Shiqing said with heavy eyes, "You don't wait for him, who are you waiting for?"
Zhao Qi met his gaze, and felt in his heart A tight, vague premonition. He licked his lips and said, "Wait for my brother, I'm only waiting for my brother."
"Be good, Your Majesty." Xiao Shiqing's body was pressed against Zhao Qi, and he said in a deep voice, "There is still an hour left for the palace banquet. What does the Emperor want to do? "
I, I don't know."
Xiao Shiqing smiled, "I have a good time with the emperor, how about it?" The
next breath, Xiao Shiqing picked him up horizontally and put him lightly on the bed.
Zhao Qi's heart was beating like a drum, his cheeks were burning red, and he was at a loss calling for his brother.
Xiao Shiqing smiled, "It's not that you haven't done it before, so nervous?"
Zhao Qi said shyly, "It doesn't count that time, I don't even remember it."
Xiao Shiqing's eyes sank, "I will let you remember this time .”