Chapter 196 Having her is a blessing for the Queen Mother and the Ji family
“Your Majesty?”
The Queen Mother was surprised when she saw Emperor Wu Su standing up.
After the early dynasty, Emperor Wu Su appeared in Cining Palace. Wasn’t it to talk to her about Ji Bolian’s case?
Why did he leave too when Concubine Wei and all the concubines left?
At this time, the Queen Mother was not sure what the emperor was doing.
The Queen Mother couldn't sit still, so she stood up and spoke anxiously: "Your Majesty, do you have anything else to do when you come here?"
Mrs. Ji and Mrs. Qiao also looked at each other. He looked eagerly at the emperor in the palace, hoping to get news about Ji's father from him.
But I didn't dare to ask about the affairs of the DPRK, and I felt uneasy.
Emperor Wu Su stood with his hands behind his back, as if he was not in a hurry to leave, but he did not speak.
No one made a sound in the hall for a moment.
Just listening, Ji Qingwu whispered: "Your Majesty has worked hard for days. The refreshments in the Queen Mother's Palace are very delicious. Why don't Your Majesty taste some before leaving?"
The Queen Mother glared at Ji Qingwu glanced at him and saw that she was still worried about her father's safety, and she was still here bringing some refreshments.
I just wanted to scold you.
I heard the emperor next to me say in a clear and authentic voice: "That's fine."
The emperor cleared his throat and sat down again.
The Queen Mother and others could not figure out the emperor's thoughts even more.
Ji Qingwu's bright eyes turned. Among the people in the palace, she was the only one who could guess some of the emperor's thoughts.
Emperor Wu Su's eyes fell on the white porcelain plate in front of her and said, "I look at the pastry that Miss Ji just ate. It's good."
Ji Qingwu's eyes lit up. Liang said: "This crab roe is full and rich, and the pastry is sweet and not greasy. Take a bite, the outside is crispy, and the inside is soft. Your Majesty, give it a try."
No matter why the emperor stayed, it was always a good thing.
The Queen Mother said: "Fanghua, go and prepare a new plate for the pastry that Qingwu ate."
Fanghua said: "Report to the Emperor and the Queen Mother, this pastry is only This is it.”
The Queen Mother frowned and said: "What kind of pastry is this? The small kitchen only made this one?"
Fanghua respectfully replied: "The Queen Mother, this is the newly made crab roe in the imperial kitchen this morning. Crisp.”
It's no wonder that there is only one portion. The meals cooked in the imperial dining room are delivered to each palace in rations.
The Queen Mother wondered: "Is there such a snack on the table this morning? Why didn't the Ai family see it?"
Fanghua paused and said with an authentic look: "The Queen Mother is worried. , this plate of pastries was placed far away, maybe I didn’t see it.”
Ji Qingwu looked at the crab cakes in front of her. She remembered that when she placed the pastries in her hand, it was still warm. It just came out of the pot not long ago.
She just took the snacks as an excuse to persuade the emperor to stay.
Because Emperor Wu Su looked at her like that, she knew in her heart that he was waiting for her to speak.
It just so happened that she also wanted to hear Emperor Wu Su's personal account of Ji's father's case, so that Mrs. Qiao could feel at ease.
Li Yuzong hurriedly said: "Miss Ji, hurry up and hand over the plate of crab cakes."
It would be more appropriate for the palace officials to do this, but who makes His Majesty the Emperor want to eat it? , she only had one plate of snacks and she ate a lot.
Ji Qingwu held the white porcelain plate in both hands and walked solemnly to the front of the hall.
She glanced at Emperor Wu Su who was sitting on the dragon-patterned chair. She didn't dare to look at him for too long and lowered her head.
She placed the snacks on the small table beside him, elegantly picked up the purple clay teapot, and added a cup of tea.
Li Yuzong kept nodding behind the emperor. This man was getting more and more enlightened.
"Please use some, Your Majesty."
Ji Qingwu's voice was sweet, and to the emperor's ears, it was much more tempting than this snack.
When Emperor Wu Su saw her picking up the teapot, he raised his eyebrows and the smile in his eyes grew stronger.
After she stepped back, everyone could notice that the emperor was in a much better mood. Her tone was gentle and authentic: "We are all one family, just be casual."
Mrs. Ji has been to the palace many times. It is rare to see Emperor Wu Su so kind and cheerful, even in the Yong'an Marquis Mansion. At that time, I had never heard such kind words from the emperor.
The Queen Mother was even more stunned.
He has been working in the harem for many years, and his relationship with the emperor has dropped to a freezing point.
I never expected that today, when something happened to the Ji family, the emperor would say "one family".
Whether the emperor said it casually or not, the Queen Mother was moved in her heart and responded: "Yes, the emperor is right. Everyone in this house is a family."
Ji Qingwu I feel that the Queen Mother's reaction was too much.
Even if she is a stepmother, she was originally married to the Marquis by a matchmaker. They were originally a family.
Li Yuzong lowered his head, knowing who he was speaking to.
I can't help but sigh, the Queen Mother and the Ji family are really lucky. They have already lost the Sacred Heart, but with this fifth lady here, the future prosperity of the Ji family is still unlimited.
The Queen Mother also gained confidence: "Your Majesty, since we are all one family, the Ai family will not hide it."
When talking to smart people, beating around the bush is annoying.
The Queen Mother said: "The Yi family would like to ask one thing, is the eldest brother Ji Bolian okay? The old ladies came over and heard the news that he was sent to prison. Everyone in the Ji family is thinking about it."
But even though the Empress Dowager took the initiative to say so much, Emperor Wu Su remained silent. He just lowered his eyes and looked at the golden crab cakes in front of him, and would not move even if he did not eat.
Ji Qingwu felt that he really understood the emperor's heart better and better.
She spoke again: "Your Majesty, my father has been imprisoned. My family cannot eat well or sleep well. Please tell me something."
Listen to her. When he said he couldn't sleep well, Emperor Wu Su's eyes flashed with a strange color.
After Ji Qingwu saw it, he pursed his lips.
He continued to plead: "Your Majesty, I heard that the dungeon is dark and damp. My father is old and his body cannot withstand the torture. Please have mercy on me."
Emperor Wu Su picked up the tea cup and took a sip of tea. , seems to be thinking about something.
Seeing his reaction, Ji Qingwu stood up and picked up the hem of his skirt, making a gesture of kneeling down.
Emperor Wu Su's throat rolled rapidly, he swallowed the tea and said: "Master Ji is an honest official, this matter is just an innocent person being implicated."
After hearing the emperor's words, Mrs. Qiao took it to heart. Come, but since he is not guilty, why has he not been released yet?
But she didn't dare to ask, and looked at Xiao Wu expectantly.
Ji Qingwu once again carried the hope of the whole family.
She asked simply: "Your Majesty, since you know that my father is innocent, why haven't you issued an order to let him go?"
Mrs. Ji and Mrs. Qiao took a breath simultaneously. .
The queen mother's hand, which was putting down the teacup, hit the corner of the table, causing her to hiss softly in pain.
Such a bold question requires teaching the emperor how to do things.
Old Madam Ji said: "Your Majesty, please calm down. Qingwu was quick to speak, and there was absolutely no disrespect intended. Don't implicate Bolian."
Qiao took the blame on herself, He said: "Your Majesty, Qingwu has not been in Lin'an for a long time. It is because my wife did not teach the rules well. Please don't blame me."
Ji Qingwu looked at him steadily, not believing such a sentence. The emperor was furious.
After all, she has said too many offensive words.
Emperor Wu Su took everyone's reactions into consideration.
Ji Qingwu: Don’t be afraid, the emperor doesn’t know how to eat people
A certain emperor: Who said that?
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