Han Shizu

Chapter 1401 Concubine Mother and Son
Han Palace, Yaohua Palace.

Whether it is Kaifeng or Luoyang, there is such a palace, which is the sleeping hall of Concubine Gao.At this time, the palace is immersed in a relaxed and joyful atmosphere. The lanterns and festoons are decorated, and happy characters such as blessing and longevity are posted in conspicuous places. Add to the fun and celebrate the birthday.

Today is Gao Guifei's 43rd birthday.

In the bedroom hall, there are a large number of beautifully packaged and various birthday gifts neatly placed. Although Concubine Gao does not plan to make a fuss about her birthday, there is no discount for gifts for those who are interested inside and outside the palace, including concubines. , the prince's children, and relatives and nobles all consciously expressed their hearts.

Of course, Concubine Gao didn't care too much about these icing on the cake gifts, she just ordered the palace people to keep them and record them by name, and when the time came, she would return them one by one.

Concubine Gao was wearing a luxurious palace dress, her gorgeous attire concealed a bit of her aging, and what she cared most about was obviously not these gifts, no matter how courteous they were.

"Your Majesty, the Yanzhong official is here!" The female official in the palace reported excitedly, and Concubine Gao also immediately regained her spirits.

"Little congratulations on your mother's birthday!" Soon, the servant, Xing Shouyan, walked into the hall to salute, with a submissive attitude.

"Exemption!" Although Yan Tuo was a celebrity around Emperor Liu and a personal eunuch, Concubine Gao did not flatter her at all, but her attitude was milder.

"Thank you, ma'am!" Yan straightened up, then greeted the two eunuchs who came with him, presented a bright red coral tree, and said with a smile: "This is a birthday gift prepared by the government for my majesty, and the little one is specially ordered to Bring it!"

Concubine Gao finally showed a little smile between her grace and scrutiny. She looked at it twice and was very happy. She didn't care how expensive this coral was, but felt Emperor Liu's heart.She also knew this tree, it was Qian Hongchu, the king of Huaihai, who spent a lot of money to buy it from the Guangzhou Maritime Merchant, before the court.

"What about the officials?" However, no matter how beautiful the gift is, the person who gave it is more concerned about it.

Yan Tuo responded with a smile: "The official said, in the evening, you should be lucky in Yaohua, and come to congratulate your empress!"

Hearing this, Concubine Gao was overjoyed immediately, and she immediately showed people to appreciate her, but Yan Tuo forcefully resigned. He usually received many rewards from concubines, but today he had to wait and see.

Emperor Liu's gift arrived, and the rest, Concubine Gao didn't care so much, she sat down safely, waiting for congratulations from all parties, and chatting with Princess Liu Jian at the same time.

Until the third prince Jin Gong Liu Xi's family arrived, accompanied by his wife Song, Liu Xi personally hugged his infant son, still showing his previous expression of being at ease and indifferent to everything.

The husband and wife prostrated to celebrate the birthday, the children and grandchildren gathered together, and Concubine Gao also put away her usual seriousness.He took his grandson from Liu Xi's hand very naturally, with a loving expression on his face.

The son of Liu Xi, who was only six months old, was named Wenhai by Emperor Liu, and he was also the third emperor's grandson of the Han Dynasty.Seeing Concubine Gao teasing her grandson, Liu Xi also laughed along with her, saying: "Mother's birthday, it's better to be a good student!"

The imperial concubine's eyes were full of unshakable love for her grandson, and she responded casually: "It's not a big birthday. The former day of your father's Jiaqing was not a big event in the end. If it is grand on my side, I'm afraid it will inevitably lead to rumors." Gossip, if you want to say that I'm extravagant and extravagant! That's fine, it's just us as a family, just get together!"

As she said that, Concubine Gao still couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "Unfortunately, your uncle is not in Beijing."

"Uncle still remembers your birthday, no, he has already prepared a birthday gift, and told me to send it to the palace!" Seeing that the imperial concubine was in a slightly depressed mood, Liu Xi said.

Hearing this, the imperial concubine smiled, as if thinking of something, she let out a silent sigh.

For so many years, Concubine Gao has been in the palace with a high status and unfailing honor and favor. She is the only one under the queen.But my heart is inevitably depressed, and I often feel a sense of loneliness.

It wasn't because she was jealous of the beauties of the Han Palace, she hadn't cared about it for a long time, and basically no one in the palace could shake her position.She is a resolute and assertive woman, and she has always been worried about Liu Xi, but neither her son nor her brother seem to understand her, nor do they have one heart with her.

And since Emperor Liu canonized the crown prince, it has been more than ten years, and his position has become more and more stable, and the concubine has temporarily suppressed it, but it is hard to let go of it in his heart.

Thinking of the sadness in the past, the noble concubine looked at Liu Xi, and became a little "unkind", and asked: "How is your business recently, are you busy?"

Liu Xi replied casually: "The Ministry of Industry has Uncle Murong in charge, so I will naturally be at leisure, and I don't need to worry about it. I am very at ease!"

After listening to his words and seeing his behavior again, Concubine Gao immediately raised her phoenix eyebrows. What she hated the most was Liu Xi's unprogressive appearance, and she immediately scolded: "Uncle Murong is old, how can you bear to let him run around and work hard? Your father arranged you in the Ministry of Works just to let you share the burdensome work for him, you should have helped him a lot, why are you still so lazy!"

Noticing the look in Concubine Gao Guifei's eyes, Liu Xi was suddenly excited, rolled his eyes, and smiled embarrassingly: "Mother taught me the lesson, I will definitely change it!"

There was really not much sincerity in Liu Xi's reaction, and Concubine Gao felt stuck in her heart. Her son was getting older, he was ennobled and married, and it became more and more difficult for her to discipline her.

Sighing, he said: "Your father is also, even Liu Xu is already in charge of the feudal academy, but he put you in the Ministry of Industry, under others!"

"Brother has made great achievements in the past and has already proven his talents. He can stand on his own. I am short-sighted and lack experience!" Liu Xi said.

Hearing what he said, Concubine Gao immediately said: "During the Northern Expedition, you were also in front of the imperial court for a long time, assisting with important affairs. Didn't your father also highly appreciate it?"

Concubine Gao showed her dissatisfaction, Liu Xi hurriedly said: "Uncle Murong is highly respected, I can learn a lot by following him."

Seeing that the imperial concubine wanted to say something about this matter, Liu Xi hurriedly changed the subject, looked at his younger sister Liu Po, and asked with a smile, "Has the date of my sister's wedding been set?"

The conversation between mother and elder brother, Liu Jian has always been calm, from childhood to adulthood, she has seen many similar situations.When Liu Xi asked her a question, she blinked her eyes twice. Seeing this, the girl also smiled gently and said, "It hasn't been decided yet, I just need to listen to the arrangement of my parents!"

"At that time, as an older brother, I must prepare a generous gift!" Liu Xi said.

Concubine Gao also noticed the eye contact between the brother and sister, and she was also familiar with it. When she was young, Liu Xi was very good at changing the topic through Liu Jian in front of her.

Sighing secretly in her heart, Concubine Gao didn't bother anymore, but said: "Zong Xun will be your brother-in-law from now on, and you should keep in touch with him more. He hasn't entered an official yet, and if he has the opportunity, he should be promoted more."

Liu Xi was not at all impatient with Concubine Gao's nagging education, but just smiled and said: "He is Yinggong's son and father's son-in-law, and his father and the Chai family have arranged for him. He, just let it be."

"You! Are you here to celebrate my birthday today, or to be angry with me!" Seeing that Liu Xi's persuasion always came back, Concubine Gao finally couldn't hold back anymore.

Observing the imperial concubine's reaction, Liu Xi also hurriedly said: "Son, how dare you! What you taught is that I must obey orders and contact my brother-in-law more often."

Seeing Liu Xi's obedient appearance, Concubine Gao always felt panicked and depressed for no reason.Thinking that it was his own birthday, he finally didn't bother, and the description became serious, and he asked another question: "I heard that your father is planning to make your brother king?"

Hearing this, Liu Xi was a little surprised: "Where did you hear the rumor?"

"Don't play dumb for me, tell me the truth, what do you think?" Concubine Gao stared.

"Where did I come up with the idea?" Liu Xi laughed.

But under the eyes of the imperial concubine, Liu Xi was more honest, and said: "This matter, it all depends on what father thinks!"

"That should be true?" Concubine Gao asked.

Noticing her mother's expectant gaze, Liu Xi pondered for a while, then nodded: "If there are no accidents, it should be!"

"Since the beginning of the new year, the heroes and soldiers of the Northern Expedition have been rewarded one after another. I'm still surprised that your brothers also have outstanding honors. How can there be no rewards!" said the noble concubine.

Liu Xi said calmly: "Do your best for your own affairs, how can you expect rewards!"

Hearing what he said, Concubine Gao was taken aback, then immediately nodded and said: "You are right, I made a slip of the tongue! You should make persistent efforts, do more for the court, and share your father's worries!"

"Isn't your father waiting for Liu Fang and Liu Min's return by suppressing the matter of becoming king?" Concubine Gao asked suddenly.

This time, Liu Xi responded directly: "Yes!"

Speaking of this, the imperial concubine couldn't help but said: "Look at Liu Fang, he has achieved such a great reputation this time, if you are afraid of gaining the Sacred Heart in the future, you can't imitate him?"

Hearing this, Liu Xi said in a heartless way: "If my son has the bravery and strategy of the fourth brother, I will definitely invite a soldier from my father to go to Mobei to fight."

(End of this chapter)