The queen has four sons and six daughters, and she can call the wind and rain

Just as night fell, Qi Yejing returned with a large army. The horses' backs were loaded with prey, and it was obvious that they had a good harvest.

The emperor returned with a full load and was very pleased. He praised everyone and the atmosphere on the scene became even better.

"Okay, okay, it's getting late, everyone, hurry up and get ready for the barbecue."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Qi Yejing dismounted, and several young eunuchs rushed over quickly, some dismounting the prey and some leading the horses.

He looked around and frowned slightly.

“Dong Ling, have you seen Ming Xiurong and Little Grape?”

Dong Ling took a quick look upon hearing the voice, then shook his head.

"It seems that the Queen and the eldest princess are not here, and Concubine Zhou is not here either."

Yun Zhining didn't come, maybe because she was tormented too much by him last night and couldn't get up. It's not impossible that Xiao Pu Tao felt sorry for her mother and stayed with her.

But Zhou Baozhu always likes to join in the fun, so how could she miss such an occasion?

strangeness.

Could something have happened?

Thinking of this, Qi Yejing frowned.

"Dong Ling, send someone to check on Ming Xiurong and Xiao Pu Tao immediately. If there is any problem, report it immediately."

"Yes."

Qi Yejing was very concerned about this matter, so Dong Ling did not dare to neglect it and immediately sent someone to find Yun Zhining.

In less than half an hour, the man came back, but he didn't look very well.

After Dong Ling heard the whole story, his expression became even uglier.

"What's wrong? Could something really have happened to the three of them?"

Dong Ling hesitated for a moment, but finally told the truth.

Qi Yejing was furious.

"What a great Concubine Shu, you actually dared to embarrass Ming Xiurong when I was away, you are really so bold."

"Since Ming Xiurong entered the palace, she has been favored by the emperor. In just three years, she gave birth to a son and two daughters for the emperor. The once high and mighty Concubine Wen De also fell at her hands. Concubine Shu must be very worried, so it is reasonable for her to do such a thing."

"Dong Ling, where are you standing?"

"Of course I stand on the side of the Emperor. I will be respectful and friendly to whoever the Emperor favors. If the Emperor dislikes someone, I will not dare to risk his disapproval by getting close to her!"

"You are just an old-fashioned person."

"Even if he is an old hand, he was well trained by the Emperor."

"Bah, how shameless!"

Qi Yejing spat at him and the smile on his face faded.

"When she first entered the palace, Concubine Shu was quite docile and well-behaved, but after years of pampering, she no longer knows her own last name."

"It's time to give her a heads up."

Dong Ling’s eyebrows twitched.

"Is the Emperor planning to take action against Concubine Shu?"

"I don't need to do it myself. I just need to send out a signal and someone who doesn't like her will take care of her for me. I just need to show up at the necessary time and control the overall situation."

"Now, go and help me do something."

"what's up?"

In the tent, Yun Zhining was leaning against the head of the bed reading a book when she saw the tent being lifted.

She thought it was Qingzhu, so she spoke.

"I've finished eating the oranges. Bring me some more."

"Your servant Dong Ling pays respects to the queen."

Yun Zhining quickly adjusted her expression, looked up at him, and said with a smile.

"Eunuch Dongling, you are here."

"Is the Emperor back?"

"Yes, the emperor came back more than half an hour ago. He has changed his clothes, built a fire, and is grilling meat."

"The Emperor hadn't seen the Empress for a day and missed her very much. When he came back and didn't see her, he sent a servant to invite her."

Yun Zhining curled her lips and smiled, but that smile made people more frightened the more they looked at it!

It was as if she had seen through all the tricks.

"Your Majesty, I am very grateful for your concern. However, I accidentally offended the Concubine Shu today and was punished by her to kneel. My knees are very uncomfortable now and I really can't get up. Please help me to apologize, eunuch."

"When I recover, I will personally apologize to the emperor."

Dong Ling has been with Qi Yejing for twenty years and has seen a lot of things. Naturally, he would not be defeated by Yun Zhining's little trick.

"The Emperor already knows what happened today. The one who did something wrong was Concubine Shu. If you just try to avoid it, you will end up in a bad situation."

"Besides, it's rare for the Emperor to allow the Princess to go out and play. If Your Majesty keeps the Princess in the tent, she will definitely not be happy."

"Today, the first and second princes hunted several prey and wanted to give them to the eldest princess. Even if your majesty doesn't consider yourself, you have to consider the eldest princess. It will only benefit the eldest princess if you are on good terms with the first and second princes."

"Dong Ling, Dong Ling, you are really eloquent!"

"Your Majesty, I am too humbled to accept this compliment."

"okay."

Yun Zhining raised her hand to interrupt him.

"I admit that my excuses just now were somewhat exaggerated, but you also know that my health has not been as good as before since I gave birth to Strawberry and Pomelo."

"Although I knelt on the grass for less than an hour today, there were some broken pieces of soil and sharp pebbles on the ground, which scratched my knees. The cold and moisture hidden in the soil also gradually penetrated into my body through my knees. I really have no strength to get up now."

"If you really want me to go, you'll have to find someone to carry me."

"The servant is already prepared."

Dong Ling stepped aside and clapped her hands, and a bamboo chair carried by four people appeared in front of her.

The corners of Yun Zhining's mouth twitched violently a few times.

"Dong Ling, you are so cruel!"

"I'm sorry to have made you laugh, Your Majesty, please."

Although Qi Yejing and Prince Rong were enemies, he had a good relationship with his other brothers and cousins, so after the fight was ready, he sent people to invite Prince Kang and others, and the princesses of various families also came, as well as several important officials in the court, people Qi Yejing trusted very much, and they all sat together.

There were many people and laughter was heard everywhere.

And Yun Zhining appeared at this time.

Prince Kang nudged Princess Kang and asked in a low voice.

"Who is that person? Why is he more arrogant than my brother?"

Princess Kang rolled her eyes at him and said speechlessly.

"When the emperor took you out hunting today, Ming Xiurong accidentally offended Concubine Shu and was punished to kneel. She probably hurt her leg, so the emperor had someone carry her here."

"Without the Emperor's order, who would dare to parade around like this?"

"So she is Ming Xiurong, the most favored one in the imperial harem. She is pretty. No wonder the emperor likes her so much."

Princess Kang chuckled.

"Why, are you envious?"

"Of course. Not to mention her excellent looks, the fact that she gave birth to three children in three years would make her a popular girl no matter which family she was in."

"And I heard that the eldest princess is very smart at a young age. If she were a prince, she would become a great man in the future."

"Ming Xiurong is still young. She will have more opportunities in the future and can have more children. Her future is limitless."

At this point, King Kang suddenly reacted.

"It's rare to see Ming Xiurong, why don't you sit with her later to get closer to her and ask her how to give birth to a safe and healthy child."

"If I can't have another child, mother will really have to ask the Queen Mother for permission to let me take a concubine."