Traveling through the Legend of Zhen Huan: My Queen, please love me!

The news of Liu Hua's restoration spread throughout the Forbidden City like a gust of wind, and Yonghe Palace became lively again.

Because it was evening news, no one visited late at night.

An Lingrong and Liu Hua had a good sleep, but early the next morning, Hongli, who was in the prince's place, hurried to greet Liu Hua.

Liu Hua, sitting in the main seat, said in a slightly reproachful tone, "You came so early in the morning that your trouser legs are all wet. Hurry up and change your clothes to avoid catching a cold! We have clothes for you in the west side hall."

This sentence undoubtedly made Hongli feel a little relieved. The purpose of his coming today was to show his filial piety.

After all, it was the Empress Dowager who wanted Liu Hua to be restored to the throne, but the Fifth Prince Hong Zhou, at such a young age, made the Buddha cry, and the Empress Dowager couldn't bear it.

This made him unable to sleep or eat in the prince's residence, and he didn't sleep well all night. After all, the matter of the immortal dragon's dream had long been known to the whole palace and the world.

Liu Hua sipped her tea calmly. She was not so stupid as to understand what was in the mind of Hongli, a man who was less than 14 years old.

As for the throne, firstly, it was not something Liu Hua could decide. Secondly, she felt that being Wuya Chengbi would make her feel more at ease. After all, he was not her own son, and she did not need to worry too much about any conflicts between the concubines.

What's more, Liu Hua's gaze shifted to the Western clock that Wu Ya Chengbi had just given him.

The world is truly vast. With the current national strength of the Qing Dynasty, if we don’t fight for it now, we will have no chance.

Hongli changed his clothes and bowed respectfully to Liu Hua. She did not get up to help him up. She knew that Hongli must have a purpose for coming here at this time.

Liu Hua once promised to establish a government, but to establish a government one must have a title.

Yixiu only granted the prince the fifth-rank title of Feng'en Zhenguo Duke. As for Yinzhen, he probably still feels a little guilty and wants to compensate himself, so it shouldn't be a big deal.

The mere fifth rank was not enough to satisfy the Fourth Prince, who had imperial ambitions.

Liu Hua asked Dongli to take the Fourth Prince to sit down, and ordered Caiju next to him to serve tea.

Dongli was one of the most thoughtful people in Yonghe Palace. After picking chrysanthemums and serving tea, he also brought out a lot of nougat.

She explained to Hongli in a soft voice, "This is something the Empress prepared specially for you. It has always been prepared."

When Liu Hua saw Hongli eating the candy, he decided to play the emotional card.

An Chuchu picked up a light yellow handkerchief that was covered with ginger.

That's a thrill.

Liu Hua cried so hard last night that she couldn't cry anymore.

But fortunately, her eyes were still moist, and she sobbed into the ginger handkerchief, "Your mother has suffered so much injustice, it would be good if I could give you something.

I have asked the Empress for permission to confer upon you the title of Duke of Zhenguo, the fifth rank of the Imperial family.

You are still young now, and when you turn 14, you will marry your concubine on your birthday, and you can open a residence in Kyoto five days before that.

Hongli actually didn't have much hope. He originally thought that he was only sixth-rank, mainly because the third prince had not yet established his own residence and was a few years older than him.

But he never expected that Liu Hua would have such means and could open a government just by saying so.

He couldn't help but think that if it was his real mother, Li Jingui, he would probably have to wait until the new emperor ascended the throne before he could leave the palace!

She deliberately flattered him and forced a few more nougat into his mouth, then said with a smile, "It doesn't matter whether the house is open or not, but my son is getting married soon, what gift would you like to give him?"

Liu Hua's mood had calmed down, and he scolded her with a smile, "I've chosen such a good wife for you, and you're still asking your mother for a gift? Your mother hasn't even asked you for the matchmaking fee."

After Hongli finished eating the candy, he showed Liu Hua the poetry and books he had learned.

After being teased by Liu Hua for a few times, he said meaningfully: "But my son heard that the third brother is also going to open a mansion, and he said that he wants to be conferred the title of Gushan Beizi."

Liu Hua waved his hand, signaling Hongli to come forward.

At this time, Hongli pretended to be a naughty boy who listened carefully to his mother's lecture, with one ear tilted in front of Liu Hua.

Liu Hua listened to Hongli's sour words and laughed softly, saying, "Don't you know how long he will be the Gushan Beizi?

There are some things that I don’t need to remind you of. Otherwise, I will lose my hope in you.

The excitement Hongli felt when he first heard about the establishment of the government was not even half as great as he is now.

You only had three-tenths of true feelings for Liu Hua, but now it has become nine-tenths.

He knelt on the ground and cried loudly, "My son has never had a biological mother to take care of him since he was young. I feel ashamed to be treated this way by my mother."

Liu Hua scolded him harshly, "Li'er, what nonsense are you talking about? What does it say on the royal jade dish? Who is your biological mother? Who dares to use your background to do anything?

I wonder who in this palace would dare to say such a thing. What injustice have you suffered?"

Hongli had naturally suffered a lot of grievances from childhood to adulthood, whether he was an abandoned prince in the Old Summer Palace or returned to the Forbidden City and entered the prince's residence.

Unfortunately, Hongli was not sad at this time. Seeing that the time was ripe, he just acted like a little girl.

He stammered and complained to Liu Hua, "Since my mother was confined, my son has gone to live in the abode of the princes. The servants there are accustomed to taking advantage of opportunities. They let my son live in the house that used to belong to... my eighth uncle."

The dishes she packed for her son were all bad, and she didn't allow him to take clothes, etc., saying that he was under house arrest by his mother and could not go in and out as he pleased.

But the people from the Ministry of Internal Affairs did not come to deliver the baby, and the few eunuchs and palace maids assigned to the palace were mostly lazy, and... The concubine went to the palace and asked the Empress Dowager for permission to come and take care of her son in advance, but the Empress Dowager did not allow it.

But I didn't reprimand those servants. They've learned their lesson and don't abuse me openly... but... in secret."

The palace maids and eunuchs in Yonghe Palace gradually became busy and lively, counting the gifts outside.

Hongli cried so loudly that they all understood what he said.

Liu Hua raised a smile and picked up her ginger handkerchief and cried, "What can I do? People in the palace are used to doing this. I can only ask the Queen for permission.

By the way, I’m grateful to the Empress for telling the Emperor about your opening of a government office.

Mother, we will go to thank your father later, so you should study hard and don’t bring shame to the royal family.

After saying so much, both of them knew that it was time to pretend to be a loving mother and son. When it was almost time to go to school, Hongli was still reluctant to leave.

Hongli touched the candies Liu Hua gave him, especially the sachet he handed to him, and felt a little happy in his heart. This was a desire for power. After all, he had been an abandoned prince of the Old Summer Palace and now a duke.

Having a lovely wife in my arms and a beautiful mother who supports me is already a joy in life.

Liu Hua was racking his brains over how to deal with Yinzhen's words in the Yangxin Palace.

After all, Yinzhen was most averse to the harem interfering in politics, and it was she who secretly told Yixiu about Hongli setting up a government office.

Yixiu then relayed the news to Yinzhen, saying that the Fourth Prince was old and had married a concubine, so he was no longer suitable to live in the cramped residence.

As for Yinzhen, he only became a duke because he felt that he had been wronged and wanted to give himself some care.

But after all, he was the one who said this and had already participated in the prince's promotion.

If Yinzhen investigates this matter later, he will probably have more suspicions.

Liu Hua turned the jade ring on his hand and saw the plate of empty nougat out of the corner of his eye. An idea suddenly occurred to him.