Red Mansion and Crimson Pearl

Chapter 190 Grounded

Aunt Meng agreed to take care of everything, quickly went to bathe and change clothes, and then quickly returned to the palace. Three days later, she came back and told Daiyu:

"Your Majesty is almost fully recovered, but he may need to rest for ten days or half a month."

Daiyu counted on her fingers and said, "The birthday festival is at the end of August, so it won't be too late."

in the palace.

The Emperor Zhaoming, who had fully regained consciousness, wanted to drive Aunt Meng away immediately, but Tao Xingjian hinted, "Sister Meng is at a loss, it would be good for Aunt Meng to go back."

Emperor Zhaoming knew that if he let Aunt Meng go back like this, she would definitely sit at home with Lin Daiyu and guess blindly. He had no choice but to keep Aunt Meng for two more days until he was able to leave.

As soon as Aunt Meng left, the first thing he did was to call Queen Wan for questioning.

Empress Wan felt aggrieved and reported Tao Xingjian and Jia Yuanchun, and even blamed the crown prince. In the end, she even complained about the empress dowager and the emperor:

"I was so anxious that I almost died. I cried twice, and then the Queen Mother kicked me in front of so many ministers and juniors. Even the Lord scolded me..."

As she spoke, she began to sob and cry, "Thinking back then, no matter how arrogant and domineering the deposed Crown Princess was, the Emperor would never say a word against her.

"We are all daughters-in-law, why am I doing this thankless job?!"

Emperor Zhaoming looked calm and said, "That's because my eldest brother was imprisoned, and all his wives, concubines, and children were eager to distance themselves from him. Only the deposed Crown Princess followed him in imprisonment and took care of him without a word or regret, doing everything herself.

"She was a daughter of a noble family, but she did the laundry, cooking, and cleaning the yard by herself. She became ill from overwork and died at the age of thirty.

"She has experienced so many ups and downs in life, but I have never heard the deposed Crown Princess complain. I heard that even at her deathbed, she was still gentle, elegant, and calm.

"Such a character and virtue, let alone you, how many women in the world can match it?

"Although my eldest brother is a jerk, my eldest sister-in-law is indeed a model mother of the country. Not only does the emperor value her, but I also respect her very much."

At this point, Emperor Zhaoming looked at Empress Wan, whose face was extremely ugly, and asked gently, "I heard that you cursed very badly and said that Tao Xingjian wanted to kill the emperor?"

Queen Wan bit her lip and lowered her head. She was unwilling to accept it, but she had to admit, "Yes, I was so anxious that I said something I didn't think of..."

"You're trying to sow discord between the Crown Prince and the Seventh Prince in front of the Queen Mother and His Majesty?" Emperor Zhaoming continued to smile.

"Zitong, you have never had any children, and I have never blamed you. However, you are the mother of the world, but you have no motherly love for my sons. This doesn't seem right, does it?"

Empress Wan finally realized that the words she shouted out in a hurry had actually put the Seventh Prince and the Crown Prince in a position of opposition and hostility, which was a big taboo!

"I have absolutely no such intention! I have spoken without thinking, lost my manners, and am guilty. Your Majesty, please punish me!"

Looking at the empress kneeling before him with her shoulders shaking slightly, Emperor Zhaoming felt a little regretful: Oh, don’t be so timid, be a little more stupid and a little more wild, so that I can take the opportunity to do something!

He sighed and said, "Originally, if you have resentment in your heart, it is good to keep it to yourself, even if you close the door to me and talk about it privately as a couple.

"How could you shout it out in front of so many people and let the Lord and the Queen Mother hear it? If I don't punish you, I'm afraid the Lord will find trouble with me."

He looked up at Tao Xingjian and asked, "According to the customary rules, how should the Queen be punished for this?"

Tao Xingjian knew that this was to find fault with him, and he couldn't help but let out a half smile, but he quickly restrained it and said calmly:

"Deducting salary, confinement, or admonishment are all acceptable. It all depends on your majesty and the two saints' wishes."

Emperor Zhaoming shook his head and said, "Don't tell the two saints. They are angry and will punish you severely.

"Forget it. You've worked hard preparing for the Tai Shang's birthday. You might as well take this opportunity to rest and take good care of your body. After this period of time, you can work harder on having children."

Seeing that the grievance and complaints on Queen Wan's raised face were gone, only shyness remained, she smiled and announced:

"The Queen has been overworked and is ill. She is confined to Kunning Palace to recuperate. She is not allowed to leave until she is fully recovered."

Empress Wan accepted the order and thanked the emperor in a delicate voice, then left with her court ladies and maids with a blushing face.

When they returned to Kunning Palace, seeing the gate tightly closed, the head aunt Su Hong had a complicated expression. She looked back at the cheerful and happy Queen Wan and let out a long sigh:

It would be better to send the second young lady to the palace! She was so stupid that she even believed the emperor's nonsense!

If the emperor really wanted you to have a baby, how could you not get pregnant after being married for more than ten years? !

The Queen was finally gone, and he could avoid seeing her for a long time without being bothered by her. Only then did Emperor Zhaoming turn around and think carefully about the "story" that Aunt Meng brought.

"I always feel that Zhaoqing wants to see Jia Shi not just to know the relationship between Jia Mansion and Miaoyu."

Emperor Zhaoming frowned.

Tao Xingjian couldn't figure it out, but it didn't stop him from protecting his niece: "If they live together, if the wonderful teacher is unhappy, then my sister won't be happy either.

"Let her meet the imperial concubine. Girls are easy to talk to each other. If we can really ask her this way, we can find out what happened later. Wouldn't it be easier than using manpower to investigate?

"Even if you can't find the answer, you won't lose out!

"Besides, Sister Lin knows everything about Princess Yimin's horoscope!"

Then he gently told Daiyu about the complaints she had made before Emperor Zhaoming fell ill, and muttered, "Can't you comfort her a little?"

Emperor Zhaoming was stunned and frowned: "How did she think of investigating Sun Shaozu? How could Jiang Yong tell her all this?!"

"Everyone has asked about Sun Shaozu's visit to Rong Mansion to ask for marriage. Sister Lin is always prepared for anything, so she was probably worried that this jackal would set his sights on her, so she repeatedly asked Jiang Yong to go over and investigate.

"Jiang Yong originally intended to give her a perfunctory answer, but unfortunately it failed. I had no choice but to tell her." Tao Xingjian spread his hands, looking helpless.

Emperor Zhaoming pounded the bed and sighed, "This little white-eyed wolf is really smart. But he uses his intelligence in the wrong place.

"Well, accept it.

"Before the Mid-Autumn Festival tomorrow, the women of each mansion will be allowed to enter the palace to meet the ladies above the rank of concubine."

Tao Xingjian bowed and agreed.

The news of the queen's house arrest spread quickly, and Fengzao Palace was crowded with people.

Soon after, all the officials in the court heard about it, and everyone went to the Ministry of Revenue to look for Jia Yuanwailang with a look of surprise on their faces. As a result, they heard that he had broken his leg after being frightened by a horse, and had taken leave to recuperate. They were very upset.

Turning around, everyone quietly went to the Ministry of Rites to take a look at the expression of Queen Wan's brother, Wan Fu, the Minister of Rites.

Tsk tsk tsk, that’s so ugly!

Everyone walked away laughing.

Wan Fu became more and more angry!

My sister has tried her best, but she is no match for that slutty maid from the Jia family who seduces her master!

The more he thought about it, the angrier he got. He simply wrote a letter to Emperor Zhaoming asking, "How should the etiquette of the Emperor's birthday be changed if the Empress is confined to her residence? Who will sit beside the Emperor and accept the congratulations and tributes from all nations?"