Drunk Bamboo

Qi Zhen left Prince Feng's Mansion in a daze.

Xie Yuzhu pondered for a long time in the study, writing down everything that had happened in the past six months, and in the end, they all involved the Imperial Concubine or Prince Wen.

Although there was no direct witness and no one said that it was the Imperial Concubine or King Wen who ordered it, but so many red lotus patterns and so many clues related to the Nanjiang tribe all pointed to the Imperial Concubine.

She is the saint of the Nanjiang tribe and the only person in Zhongdu who has status and is likely to be involved in court affairs.

And there was also a King Wen.

Then he would have a chance to fight with the prince and a reason to harm Hua Qinfeng.

Xie Yuzhu couldn't help but frown.

If the plague ten years ago was really caused by poisoning, how would Hua Qinfeng accept it?

How could the surviving relatives of the tens of millions of people who died in the plague not be angry?

The emperor's close associate, the imperial concubine who was revered by the people as "the protector lady", was actually the manipulator of this disaster. Who can still trust this emperor?

Xie Yuzhu didn't dare to think about it any further.

But we have to find out the truth of the matter.

She wants to give an explanation to those who have passed away.

Among those people, there was Hua Qinfeng’s dear mother.

She sat in the study for the entire afternoon, drawing, writing and thinking, and didn't even study the Piranha Plant.

Until Yunling came to call her for dinner.

Hua Qinfeng did not return home either.

It was completely dark when he came back silently and went straight into Changfeng Courtyard.

"What happened to the Imperial Guard?"

Seeing that he looked unhappy, Xie Yuzhu poured him a cup of tea first, then motioned Yunling to prepare some food.

Hua Qinfeng took the teacup, took a sip, and his complexion became much better.

"Nothing. They said that the patrol soldiers saw me coming back on the street. The commanders of the three departments found out and rushed to the Imperial Guards, saying that they had many things that needed my decision. Actually, it was nothing. Usually they made their own decisions. But after I came, they insisted on telling me everything that had happened in the past month."

The more Hua Qinfeng spoke, the more excited he became. "It's a rule, we can't break it!"

"Look, they'll let me go after you've listened to me. All I can think about now is the Imperial Guards!"

I just came back and my good mood was immediately dampened.

"I haven't even entered the courtyard. I've been sitting in the Imperial Guard for the entire afternoon. Tell me, are they picking on me? They won't let me have some peace for a few days?"

Hua Qinfeng sighed again, truly feeling that the position of commander of the imperial guards was extremely troublesome.

It's not the job that's causing trouble, it's those three people.

Obviously, they are all martial artists and they always have to appear in front of him from time to time. In fact, they don’t have to report to him every day.

Hua Qinfeng felt that reporting once every three or four days was sufficient.

Even if there is nothing important, you don't have to come to the Imperial Guard every day.

In the past, on the western border, the generals there did not have enough time for daily training, so how could they have the time to make daily reports?

practice?!

Hua Qinfeng's eyes suddenly lit up, and he thought of a solution!

"It seems that the drills aren't heavy enough to keep them busy."

Xie Yuzhu pursed her lips and smiled, "Your Majesty, have you come up with a solution?"

Hua Qinfeng smiled brightly, "The only one who understands me is my princess."

Xie Yuzhu reminded, "Song Chi, Shi Qianjin, and Xun Shurui are all capable and promising young people. They are willing to obey the prince, work under the prince, and always put the prince first. It is difficult to find such sincere people in Zhongdu."

Hua Qinfeng understood, "I know my limits."

In fact, there was nothing wrong with those three people except that they were a little too disciplined and had to report everything to him.

He has the ability to get things done, has his own skills, and manages his subordinates well.

A good deputy.

As she spoke, Yunling first brought out a plate of snacks and dried fruits.

They were all brought back from Nanmi.

"My prince is getting smarter and more capable. This time when he came back, my elder sister gave him a lot of Nanmi specialties. Would you like to give some to the tutor?"

Xie Yuzhu picked up a piece of cake and gave it to him as a reward.

After taking a bite of the snack, Hua Qinfeng felt better and nodded, "I will go to Zhang's house after the court session tomorrow."

She held her chin with one hand and watched him eat with gusto. "I haven't been to the palace for a long time. It's time to go see my father, the king and my mother."

After returning to the south for more than a month, it is time to go to the palace to pay respects to my father, the king, and my mother, the queen.

"Then I will accompany you to visit your father and mother in the palace tomorrow before going to Zhang's house. You don't need to bring any local specialties into the palace, as the palace has everything."

Xie Yuzhu covered her mouth and smiled, "What they eat is not a specialty, but a gift from the prince. Father and mother will be happy to see it."

"Okay, I'll do as you say." Hua Qinfeng turned around and said, "Don't send too much, keep some for yourself. They may not eat it anyway."

I couldn't help but laugh out loud, "Your Majesty is really good at budgeting and living."

Nanmi is rich in fruits and vegetables, and its preserved fruits are more delicious than those in Zhongdu.

Hua Qinfeng ate the sweet preserved fruit and said seriously, "I think my father-in-law and your elder sister prepared what they think are the best things for you. If they were all given away and you couldn't eat them, wouldn't that be a betrayal of destiny?"

"There are only a few people in the palace, how can they eat so much?" Xie Yuzhu said, and couldn't help but put a piece of preserved fruit into her mouth. She didn't like sweets very much, but this preserved fruit was sweet and sour, and it was very appetizing.

Recalling something, she casually said, "After meeting the Queen Mother tomorrow, I also want to meet the Imperial Concubine."

"Why did you see her?" The smile on Hua Qinfeng's face disappeared immediately.

"I know the prince has no connection with her. I will go to see her myself, and the prince will go out of the palace to find the tutor."

"She is cruel and ruthless. How can I let you go to her Fu'an Palace alone?" Hua Qinfeng suddenly became nervous.

Xie Yuzhu patted his hands and said with a smile: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will go to see her garden. I heard that there are many precious flowers and plants."

Hua Qinfeng was stunned, "Do you suspect she can make drugs?"

Xie Yuzhu was startled at first, but soon smiled and said in a gentle tone, "You can only know after you see it first."

"Then I'll go with you." His attitude became more firm.

"If we go together suddenly, we will be suspected. Tomorrow, I will ask my mother to accompany me, and you can take this opportunity to leave the palace first." She added, "You can rest assured that my mother will be with you."

It is safer with the queen by my side.

Hua Qinfeng hesitated for a moment, then solemnly warned: "Let Yunling follow you closely."

She nodded obediently, "Okay, got it. I'll be careful."

At this time, Yunling brought the food.

Hua Qinfeng had eaten some dried fruits earlier, which whetted his appetite. Now, when he smelled the fragrance of the rice, his stomach started growling.

"Let's eat."

Hua Qinfeng picked up the bowl and chopsticks and started eating with big mouthfuls.

Xie Yuzhu watched him eat with a smile on her face.

Occasionally add some dishes, occasionally add some tea.

She didn't tell Hua Qinfeng that the plague might have been poisoned.

Wait until she finds out the truth, then talk to him.

It always hurts to open a scar.

She only hoped that the later Hua Qinfeng knew about it, the less pain he would suffer.