Zhuo Qihua

In Huayang Palace, the noble lady asked his son: "Did you know He Huan when you were in Beigu?" He thought that his son chose He Huan because of his affection in Beigu.

The prince said indifferently: "The son was only eight years old when he was in Beigu. He was thin and small when he was sent. The son is busy in logistics all day long, so there is no time to get to know him." Sleeping on Shun's mother's bed, he was still angry about it.Of course, I was young at that time, and thinking about it now, I only feel that I was too naive at that time.

The noble lady sighed: "You and him are really destined."

The prince asked back: "Mother and father don't like it?"

Huang Guixie: "That's not true. It's just that your father hopes that you will have an heir next year to accompany your brother or sister. Now you can count on you and King Qi. Otherwise, there is only one baby in the palace." , also lonely."

Prince: "Since He Huan respects Shun's mother and father so much, he should be willing to cooperate with his son and minister to give birth to an heir as soon as possible."

Seeing his son's attitude, Huang Guixie asked, "You didn't choose him because he had a predestined relationship with your Shun mother and father?"

The prince said rationally: "The son chose him because of this consideration, but the son really liked him more. Mother and father, if there were not Shun mother and father in the palace, if not Shun mother and father had such a temperament, it is impossible for you to have another son." Chenji, it is impossible for you and my mother and son to live so smoothly. The harem and reserve positions of the past dynasties, which one is not full of bloody storms. No matter whether the son is a prince or not, the son hopes that the back house will be peaceful. The father has created such a great deal for his son. In this situation, the son does not need to deliberately choose the concubine and side concubine who are beneficial to the son in order to consolidate his position and power. What the son wants is to make the back house peaceful and to continue to make Danyang Palace stable. As long as that If there is even a little bit of a person that makes the son feel uneasy, the son will not choose him."

Huang Guixie asked purely and curiously: "Do you think Liu Huiru is still not safe enough?"

The prince: "Women and brother Miao, the son prefers brother Miao. Besides, Liu Huiru's style is still a bit small." What the prince didn't say was that when the royal brother or sister in the womb of Shun's mother and father was born, he would definitely It is to treat and love as one's own child.Once a princess who is not big enough has a son, she will inevitably feel uncomfortable, and if she is uncomfortable, she will cause trouble.If it was He Huan, this situation would never happen.The prince chose He Huan not only because he was pleasing to the eye, but also because of many factors.

Huang Guixie didn't ask the prince what the pattern he wanted.The son chose He Huan for his own reasons.Huang Guixie just sighed, his son who was brought up by Zhuo Ji single-handedly, there are not many people in this world who can catch his eyes.It seems that in the future, to choose a side concubine for your son, you still have to let your son have a look at it first.

In Yunyue Palace, Degui Xie was also discussing Yuan Jiamin with King Qi.Deguixie was a little worried: "Mother and father think that Yuan Jiamin is innocent. Once you marry a side concubine who is more attentive, she may be in constant trouble as a concubine."

King Qi smiled: "What the father did, the son will do. Shun's mother and father are not very thoughtful people."

De Guixie: "That's because your father loves you the most, and he doesn't need to think too much about you."

King Qi: "Since I want her to be the main concubine, I won't give others too many opportunities to think about it. Mother and father, my son doesn't need an overly shrewd concubine."

Deguixie understood what his son meant, so he turned to ask: "The Yuan family is a general. If you choose Yuan Jiamin, will you be feared by others and use this to sow discord between you and the prince?" After all, the son already has military power in his hands. .

King Qi thought deeply and said: "Before going to Shoukang Palace, the emperor brother once said to his son that when it comes to choosing a concubine, the son has to choose the one he likes, whether it is a civil servant or a military general. After that, the son does not need to think too much. The son is just in the Shoukang Palace. Brother Huang was joking and said that Yuan Jiamin was quite interesting, but Brother Huang said he didn't like it and gave it to his son."

De Guixie also looked thoughtful, His Majesty once said that he and Shunxi had arrangements for Chenzhu.The crown prince said to his son that it doesn't matter whether he chooses a concubine whether he is a civil servant or a general... Could it be that... the crown prince knows His Majesty's arrangements for Chen Mu?

De Guixie asked his son directly: "You are still dissatisfied with the weak crown and you hold the power, what do you think?"

King Qi said firmly: "My son will help the emperor wholeheartedly and will not have any unreasonable thoughts!"

De Guixie: "Mother and father naturally believe in you. Prince, have you ever said anything to you?"

King Qi: "Brother Huang said he wanted me to do a good job. Don't be disappointed by Father." At this point, King Qi asked: "Father, what do you know? Or did Father Shun tell you anything? The son is so honored and favored, and the son also knows that the emperor will not think too much, but sometimes, the son will also feel uneasy."

Deguixie: "You didn't say anything about Shun's mother and father, and your father and emperor said the same thing as the prince, asking you to do it well. If you are really not sure, when you Shun's mother and father are born, you should ask you if you have a chance." It is more appropriate to obey your mother and father. You just have to remember to listen to your mother and father in everything. When you are outside, the advice your mother and father can give you is not as good as your mother and father. "

King Qi nodded heavily.

Xiangfu Palace, Emperor Yong'an immediately went to find Zhuo Ji when he came back.Zhuo Ji is doing pregnancy exercises.Emperor Yong'an didn't bother him when he arrived, he waited until Zhuo Ji was sweating profusely after doing exercises, he took Zhuo Ji to take a bath, and only then did he talk about the matter in Shoukang Palace.Hearing He Huan, Zhuo Ji was also very surprised: "That child? What a coincidence."

Emperor Yong'an: "Why have you never mentioned it to me?"

Zhuo Ji: "At that time, I only knew that the child's father and grandfather were both generals of Beigu, his biological mother died early, and his stepmother had three children, so it was inevitable to neglect him. He was dying when he was sent. Thanks to Qingsu Otherwise, I would be helpless. He cried very sadly when he came home from the hospital. I didn’t want His Majesty to have misunderstood his grandfather and father, so I didn’t mention it. And at that time, His Majesty was still punishing me, so I didn’t dare to say .”

Thinking of why he punished Zhuo Ji at that time, Emperor Yong'an educated again: "You always don't take your body seriously, so I will punish you naturally. How good is Long Er today?"

Emperor Yong'an changed the subject, so the matter would be changed, and Zhuo Ji followed Emperor Yong'an's words: "It's been a long time, I just fell asleep."

Emperor Yong'an looked at Zhuo Ji's tight belly with worry on his face: "Your belly is so big that it's shining brightly, what did Hu Pengju say today?"

Zhuo Ji: "He said that the fetal position is upright, and it feels like it's a little bit in the basin, but I don't feel it, my waist doesn't hurt, and my stomach doesn't fall."

Emperor Yong'an was anxious when he heard this: "Is it in the basin?!"

Zhuo Ji hesitated: "But I don't have any special feelings. And it's too early, it's only the beginning of March."

Emperor Yong'an immediately said: "Wash casually and go back to lie down."

With the help of Emperor Yong'an, Zhuo Ji washed the sweat off his body without washing his hair.Lying on his exclusive imperial concubine chair, Zhuo Ji comforted the nervous Emperor Yong'an: "Your Majesty, I will give birth sooner or later, but I really don't have any special feelings. Brother Yao and the others will have backaches and stomach pains when they are about to give birth. The feeling of falling, this kid can’t use experience to judge, I don’t think it will come out so soon.”

Emperor Yong'an held Zhuo Ji's hand and said: "I have a lot of things these days, but if you feel a little unwell, you must call for me immediately, and you must not hide it from me."

Zhuo Ji said obediently: "I will definitely send someone to tell His Majesty immediately. I will not joke about my body and stomach."

"It's best if you know."

Worried about Zhuo Ji's stomach, Emperor Yong'an didn't tell Zhuo Ji more about the candidates for the Crown Princess and Princess Qi.Emperor Yong'an only told Zhuo Ji about He Huan, but he didn't tell Zhuo Ji that he liked He Huan as the crown prince.Zhuo Ji hoped that Emperor Yong'an would abdicate when he was old, and not to die of old age in this position of emperor.Zhuo Ji really wanted that after Emperor Yong'an abdicated, they could take a steam locomotive to visit various parts of the Mata country. As the emperor of the Mata country, Emperor Yong'an also wanted to see what the country under his rule was like.

If he abdicates early at that time, the prince will ascend the throne.He Huan is the empress, just because of He Huan's gratitude to Zhuo Ji, he can rest assured of the harem, lest the new empress do not know how to measure and make Zhuo Ji feel wronged.The new emperor ascended the throne, and as the Supreme Emperor, it would be difficult for him to interfere in the new emperor's harem.And he and Zhuo Ji's arrangements for Qi Wang require Qi Wang's concubine to be able to endure hardships and stand hard work, and not to be afraid of hardships and dangers.Yuan Jiamin may not be smart enough, but she wants to go to sea and learn martial arts since she was a child, which is very in line with the needs of Emperor Yong'an's arrangements for King Qi in the future.

As for Liu Huiru, whom Huang Guixie liked most at first.This woman may be talented, but her intelligence is not that of a noble lady, on the contrary, she is a bit proud of her talent in her early days.Huangguixie was beaten many times, Zhuoji's personal charm and the prince was deeply influenced by Zhuoji, so Huangguixie was not confused.For Liu Huiru, Emperor Yong'an couldn't rest assured.After many comparisons, He Huan is the most suitable.

At night, Zhuo Ji woke up again because of her big stomach and discomfort.As soon as he woke up, Emperor Yong'an woke up.Helping Zhuo Ji turn over with difficulty, Emperor Yong'an asked: "Do you want to get up at night?"

Zhuo Ji: "I think so."

Emperor Yong'an: "Come here!"

Chang Jing and Feng Xi came over soon.Emperor Yong'an got up, helped Zhuo Ji up, got out of bed and went to the bathroom.When Zhuo Ji returned to the bed, Emperor Yong'an asked worriedly: "Is there something wrong with your stomach?"

Zhuo Ji shook his head: "No, it just makes me feel uncomfortable."

Emperor Yong'an gently touched his stomach: "Bao'er, let your mother and father rest well."

Zhuo Ji smiled and closed his eyes.Yuxi Tuan

Emperor Yong'an left late the next morning, seeing that Zhuo Ji was not particularly unwell, he left with confidence.Today is a birthday gift for receiving missions from various countries, missions from foreign countries, and missions from dependent countries. In the evening, there will be a palace banquet to entertain these people.As an emperor, Emperor Yong'an must attend the evening palace banquet, but he can sit for a while and leave, leaving the rest of the time to the prince.At this time, Emperor Yong'an suddenly realized that it was nice to have a prince.

For today's Mata country, the Longevity Festival of Emperor Yong'an, the Evergreen Festival of the Empress Dowager, the Qianqiu Festival of the Empress Dowager, and the Qian'an Festival of the Prince from this year until his enthronement are all big days that need to be held grandly.On the one hand, it is to demonstrate the strength and prosperity of the Mata country.Secondly, it is also for the vassal states that are now attached to the Mata State, the overseas foreign countries that have established commercial relations with the Mata State, and the overseas city-states that are actually controlled by the Mata State. An opportunity for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.

On the Wanshou Festival in the 20th year of Yong'an, Emperor Yong'an also held a military parade for the first time in the history of the Mata State under Zhuo Ji's proposal.In this military parade, hot weapons such as muskets, artillery, and mortars from the Mata country.The red "big kites" of the Xiangkong Battalion of the air force flying in the sky.An airship made of fish skin that flies higher.The men and horses are all heavy cavalry in heavy armor.Qingpingwei, who was full of chilling aura, was dressed in the special military uniform of the special battalion and special equipment.With a hard steel knife on his back, the light of the knife is frightening, from the elite of the five armies.Wearing a light blue military uniform, carrying a long gun, the Matata Navy with a long knife... not to mention the viewing stand and the onlookers from overseas, even the people of the Matata country and many officials from the DPRK and China were all honored at the military parade. The battle was so shocking that it could not be said for a long time.

The strength of the country made the people of the country excited and proud, and it made them full of admiration and loyalty to His Majesty the emperor who led the country into such a powerful and prosperous age.In the same way, the strength of the Mata country also makes others terrified, and makes them fear even more.This is also the main reason why the assassination of Emperor Yong'an aroused such strong public outrage.Emperor Yong'an can definitely be regarded as the first emperor who has never been seen before.Of course, Emperor Yong'an is still relatively modest about the evaluation of him by the people-it's all thanks to his love for his servants.

This year, the crown prince was registered, and Emperor Yong'an ordered the military to hold a small military parade on the Longevity Day.The eldest son of the emperor presided over the military parade as the prince.This is Emperor Yong'an's affirmation of the prince's identity, and it also conveys a signal that the prince is deeply trusted by the emperor.The military parade is arranged on the ninth day of the lunar new year.Usually, on the ninth day of the lunar new year, Emperor Yong'an would accept gifts from envoys.This year because of the military parade, the gift was changed to the evening, held together with the palace banquet.

Before dawn, Emperor Yong'an got up.In the East Palace, the crown prince also got up early, had some snacks and was about to go to the parade ground to prepare.The location of the military parade is "Chengqing Gate" outside the palace, where there is a large square, where all the royal family's celebrations with the people are held, including the fifteenth day of the first lunar month when the emperor and the people have fun together, which is at Chengqing Gate.

At 8 o'clock in the morning, all officials and representatives of envoys who came to watch the ceremony had already taken their seats at Chengqing Gate.Emperor Yong'an entered the arena with his prince and King Qi.The salute was sounded, and the military parade officially began.All the people on the viewing platform below stood up to welcome His Majesty and the Crown Prince.The people who were allowed to enter the venue stood outside the cordon and stood in an orderly manner.

The first ones to appear were still the red "big kites" of the Xiangkong Battalion.Those who were able to get the binoculars immediately held up the binoculars and looked up. Emperor Yong'an, the prince, and King Qi also had a binoculars in their hands.Ten airships with banners hanging "Long live the Mata country, long live your majesty, and a thousand years for your highness the prince" slowly flew in, attracting cheers from the crowd.

Xiangfu Palace, Zhuo Ji woke up, the faint sound of gun salutes and the tumbling of a small fish in his stomach woke him up.As soon as there was any movement on his side, Xiaohui, who was guarding by the bed, said, "Master, are you awake?"

Zhuo Ji: "Wake up. Is there a salute outside?"

Xiaohui pulled up the bed curtain on one side and said, "It's been released. The military parade has already started at this time."

Zhuo Ji: "Help me up, don't lie down."

The stomach is too heavy, it is uncomfortable to lie on the side, and it is even more uncomfortable to lie on the back.Xiaohui called Chang Jing, and carefully helped her master get up, change clothes, and wash.Zhuo Ji kept taking deep breaths, and Xiao Hui and Chang Jing couldn't help but get nervous watching.

Xiaohui: "Master, what's wrong with you?"

Zhuo Ji: "It's a little short of breath, open the windows, it's so stuffy."

Chang Jing hurriedly directed the palace servants in the house to open the windows.

Zhuo Ji had no appetite, his stomach was pushed out of place, he couldn't eat much now.He drank some soup, ate two buns, and drank less than half a bowl of porridge before he stopped chopsticks.Xiaohui and Chang Jing raised their hearts, and Chang Jing said, "Master, servant girl, please go and ask Uncle to come and show you."

Zhuo Ji: "No need for now, it's just that he makes me feel a little uncomfortable. Help me go for a walk."

Zhuo Ji was supported by Chang Jing to go for a walk in the Great Flower Hall, and there was the faint sound of gun salutes outside the house.This year's Longevity Day, Zhuo Ji couldn't celebrate for Emperor Yong'an.The birthday gift was also because Emperor Yong'an was too nervous about him after he became pregnant and didn't allow him to bother.However, Zhuo Ji still asked the chef of Xiangfu Palace to prepare a birthday cake for Emperor Yong'an on his official birthday tomorrow.

While walking, Zhuo Ji stopped, Xiao Hui and Chang Jing: "Master?!"

Zhuo Ji took a deep breath, exhaled slowly, and said, "I'm a little tired, my legs don't feel right, help me to sit down."

When Xiaohui and Chang Jing heard this, they hurriedly helped the master to sit down.Zhuo Ji has not experienced cramps yet, but Xiaohui and Chang Jing, or people in Xiangfu Palace who can serve Zhuo Ji up close have all been taught by Hu Peng, knowing that pregnant women (husbands) will have cramps during the third trimester of pregnancy.

Zhuo Ji sat down, lying on his side, with one hand lightly placed on his huge belly, with his eyes closed, looking a little tired.Seeing this, Chang Jing, Xiaohui and Liu Haoyue, who was guarding inside the room, dared not speak out.Zhuo Ji lay there like that, and after a while, he opened his eyes.Xiaohui hurriedly asked: "Master, are you feeling unwell?"

There was sweat on Zhuo Ji's forehead, but the room was not hot.Zhuo Ji: "Help me sit down."

Liu Haoyue came over quickly, and together with Xiaohui supported her, she put a cushion on her waist and made it ready.Zhuo Ji adjusted his posture, exhaled, and said, "Xiaohui, I have something important to tell the empress dowager. You ask Wang Bao to go to Shoukang Palace and ask the empress dowager to come over."

Xiaohui and Chang Jing were taken aback, Chang Jing: "Master, is it a serious matter?"

Zhuo Ji: "That's right, Xiaohui."

"Slave, go here!"

Xiaohui understands the master, it is not a serious matter, the master will not ask the empress dowager to come over in person at this time of the Longevity Day.After Xiaohui went out, Zhuo Ji said to Chang Jing, "Chang Jing, please rub my feet, it doesn't feel right."

"Yes!"

Chang Jing immediately pinched his master's feet.Liu Haoyue carefully observed Chu Chu, and then asked: "Cu Chu, but what's wrong?"

Zhuo Ji seemed a little unwilling to speak, and said: "It's very uncomfortable to be pushed today."

When Liu Haoyue heard this, she didn't dare to disturb her anymore, and stepped aside.

Zhuo Ji frowned slightly, breathing a little rough.Chang Jing pinched and observed the master, he couldn't help asking: "Master, did you have a cramp?"

Zhuo Ji: "A little uncomfortable."

Chang Jing: "Then master, you rest, the servants will not talk to you anymore."

Chang Jing concentrated on pinching his feet, while Zhuo Ji gritted his teeth hard.

After waiting for about half an hour, the Queen Mother came over.Zhuo Ji opened his eyes and asked Chang Jing to help him sit upright.Chang Jing looked worried, and his master was sweating profusely.Seeing that Zhuo Ji's complexion was not very good, the queen mother immediately raised her heart.She walked over quickly: "Shun, but what's wrong?"

Chang Jing replied: "Master said his feet were uncomfortable."

The Empress Dowager sat down on the stool brought by Liu Haoyue, and asked, "Do you have cramps?"

Zhuo Ji: "A bit. Chang Jing, Xiao Hui, Hao Yue, you go out first."

As soon as the three of them heard it, they knew that the master was going to talk to the empress dowager alone.Seeing this, Gu Shen followed Chang Jing and Xiao Hui out.