Drunk Bamboo

After Hua Qinming left the court, he did not go to the Ministry of Personnel, but went straight back to his mansion, picked up Luo Qi, and went to Luo's mansion.

Outside the Luo Mansion, a group of people were waiting.

When they saw the carriage from Prince Wen's palace, they all smiled happily.

I've been looking forward to it from a long distance.

Luo Yuan was born into a poor family. His first wife died early, and he lived with his only daughter Luo Qi.

Later, he became an official and always worked conscientiously in the Hanlin Academy.

Everyone in the mansion had received his help, and they voluntarily stayed in the Luo Mansion to take care of him and his daughter.

They all regarded the Luo Mansion as their own home, and treated Luo Qi as their own relative.

"Greetings, His Majesty and Princess." Nanny Zhang came forward with a smile on her face to greet them.

Nanny Zhang has taken care of Luo Qi since she was a child, so the relationship between them is naturally special.

"Mammy, where is my father?" Luo Qi was very friendly and even a little excited when she saw Mammy Zhang.

"The master has been summoned to the palace by His Majesty and will be back soon. I have prepared the princess' favorite food. Please go to the room and take a rest for a while."

Nanny Zhang didn't dare to be too presumptuous in front of Prince Wen. She just held Luo Qi's hand with a smile in her eyes.

"Since Father has official business, we will wait for him in the mansion." Luo Qi looked at Hua Qinming.

Hua Qinming supported her and nodded with a smile.

When Aunt Zhang saw how loving they were, the smile on her face became even brighter.

"Yesterday, the prince sent someone to deliver a message saying that he would bring the princess back for dinner today. The master was so happy that he spent the whole night. He specially ordered the housekeeper in the mansion to go out early in the morning to buy the freshest ingredients and cook a delicious meal for the prince and princess."

Luo Qi: "It doesn't have to be so troublesome."

Aunt Zhang: "This is not a problem at all. This is a joy. Everyone in the mansion is happy."

After returning to the Luo Mansion, Luo Qi was in a good mood. She chatted and laughed with Nanny Zhang, eating while waiting for her father.

Seeing that she was happy, Hua Qinming didn't say much and just drank tea quietly.

Soon, Luo Yuan returned from the palace.

When he heard that they were coming, he went straight to the living room without even having time to change into his official uniform.

"Greetings, father-in-law." Hua Qinming stood up and saluted.

"Hello, father." Luo Qi also stood up.

Luo Yuan hurriedly helped his daughter up, his eyes sparkling, "Qier, get up quickly. Your Majesty, get up quickly."

Luo Qi held her father's hand, with joy, excitement, shame, and longing in her eyes...

"How is Daddy? Qi'er is unfilial. She has never come back to visit Daddy since she married into the palace. I feel guilty for not being able to serve Daddy."

Luo Yuan shook his head with a loving look on his face, "Daddy understands, Qi'er is a filial child, Daddy doesn't blame you."

But the emperor had granted the marriage, otherwise he would not have let his daughter marry into a royal noble family, but an ordinary family.

Seeing the deep affection between father and daughter, Hua Qinming comforted them, "Qier, if you miss your father-in-law, I will bring you back home often in the future. Don't blame yourself."

"May I?"

"We have been married for a while, there is nothing wrong with it." Hua Qinming looked gentle and looked at Luo Yuan again, "Father-in-law, what do you think?"

Luo Yuan followed his words and said with a smile so as not to make his daughter worry: "Qi'er, don't worry so much. You can live anywhere you want."

At this time, Nanny Zhang came to inform.

"Master, lunch is ready."

"Let's eat."

Luo Yuan greeted them.

The person who enjoyed the meal the most was Luo Qi.

Hua Qinming and Luo Yuan also smiled constantly, but when Luo Qi couldn't see, they accidentally looked at each other with a hint of coldness in their eyes.

The two of them had a tacit understanding. They were very friendly in front of Luo Qi, not revealing any unhappiness, and certainly not showing the undercurrents in their eyes.

In this regard, both of them were doing it for Luo Qi's own good.

During the meal, Hua Qinming also took good care of Luo Qi beside him, adding dishes to her food and pouring water for her from time to time.

Luo Yuan saw it all.

After dinner, Hua Qinming carefully asked Luo Qi: "Are you feeling unwell?"

Luo Qi shook her head. "No, I probably ate too much. I'm going to take a walk in the garden."

"I go with you."

Luo Qi nodded.

The couple walked slowly around the garden.

Hua Qinming: "You look much better now that you're back home, and you enjoy your lunch especially well. Otherwise, I'll have the chef come to the mansion to learn for a few days, and teach you what you like to eat, so you can eat a few more bites every day."

"I also like the food cooked in the palace. It's just that I'm happy to see my father today, so my appetite is better than usual."

"It seems like I'll have to go to my father-in-law's house for more meals in the future."

"Your Highness is good to me, I know, but I also have to know the rules, Your Highness, please don't spoil me."

Luo Qi yawned as she spoke.

Hua Qinming heard that pregnant women are most likely to get tired, so he patiently asked, "What's wrong? Are you sleepy?"

Luo Qi responded obediently, "Yeah... I get tired easily lately."

"Then go back to your room and take a nap. I'll play chess with my father-in-law."

"okay."

"Xiaolan, take good care of the princess."

Hua Qinming handed Luo Qi to Xiaolan and went to the study to find Luo Yuan.

In the study, Luo Yuan had already prepared tea and seemed to be waiting for him.

Hua Qinming sat opposite him.

Luo Yuan poured the tea and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for taking care of Qi'er."

"You are too polite, father-in-law. This is what I should do."

"Qier is kind by nature and won't compete with others. The prince always takes Qier's interests into consideration in the palace, so that she won't be bullied."

"There is only one princess, Qi'er, in Prince Wen's Mansion, and she is the real mistress. Don't worry, father-in-law, I will treat Qi'er well." Hua Qinming said a few words.

After a pause, he looked up at Luo Yuan and asked, "Father summoned my father-in-law today. Is it to discuss the candidates for the southern tour?"

Luo Yuan did not look at Hua Qinming, his expression was serious, "If the prince is only bringing my daughter back home to visit relatives today, as a father, I am very happy. If it is for the affairs of the court, I am sorry that I cannot say more."

Hua Qinming smiled lightly and did not ask any more questions. "Father-in-law, your words are too serious. I was just asking casually."

Luo Yuan then raised his head and said, "That's good."

The two of them played a game of chess together before Hua Qinming walked out of the study.

"Your Highness, Prime Minister Luo is too unkind. Even after Your Highness asked this, Prime Minister Luo still had a cold face. After all, Your Highness is also a prince, and he is just a minister." Xia'er couldn't stand Luo Yuan's attitude and complained directly.

Hua Qinming said calmly, "Father trusts him because of his character. If he changes his character, how can father still trust him?"

"What about the selection of the person for the Southern Tour? Who can help the prince get that position?"

"The more people we help, the less likely our father will choose us."

Xia Er was worried for him, "At least someone should mention it to His Majesty, otherwise how is His Majesty going to choose?"

Hua Qinming chuckled, "Mother will find a way."

Fu'an Palace

At noon, the emperor came to Fu'an Palace for a nap.

"Your Majesty, is this massage comfortable?"

Recently, the emperor has fallen in love with the royal concubine's massage, which he describes as extremely comfortable and even better than that of eunuch Dong.

If you come to Fu'an Palace for a massage every day, you can sleep soundly for an hour.

"Sure. Ji'er's massage technique is becoming more and more skilled." The emperor closed his eyes and enjoyed it.

The Royal Concubine mentioned it intentionally or unintentionally, "It's all for His Majesty. As long as His Majesty can relax for a while, Ji'er won't feel tired even if she does more exercises."

"You are still well behaved. Ming'er has been working diligently in the Ministry of Personnel recently. But the Crown Prince is giving me a headache because of the southern tour."

"The Crown Prince is the heir apparent. He is definitely the Crown Prince on His Majesty's southern tour. That is beyond doubt. What else is there for him to fight for?"

The emperor suddenly opened his eyes, "Ming'er, do you have any ideas?"

The Imperial Concubine smiled and said, "If Your Majesty trusts me, Ming'er will naturally listen to Your Majesty."

The emperor closed his eyes again and nodded, "Well, I'll think about it again."

The imperial concubine smiled with satisfaction.