Chapter 291
writer:Yuzu In May      update:2022-08-09 18:05
  When the army returned to Chang ‘an, the Hui Lin Emperor rewarded them for their contributions and even held a palace banquet to reward the three armies. It swept away the haze of the shakedown and beheading of the family. The Qiao family had contributed the most, but the Hui Lin Emperor only rewarded third master Qiao as the commander-in-chief of the army. He did not give any other rewards. One could not help but wonder if the Hui Lin Emperor was going to deal with the Qiao family. After all, the grace uncle’s mansion and the Martial Duke’s mansion were both relatives in this rebellion. How could the emperor tolerate the crown princess’relatives being the dominant one? Because Qiao Jinniang was almost seven months pregnant, she did not attend the banquet in the palace. After the banquet, Qiao Ruofeng and Qiao Ruowan came to the East Palace to pay their respects to Qiao Jinniang. Qiao ruowan said unhappily, “Your Majesty is too biased. This time, our Qiao family has contributed so much. If we don’t reward first uncle as the Grand Duke, we will only reward third uncle as the grand marshal of the Army!” Qiao Jinniang had more or less heard the outside speculations in the East Palace. She said to Qiao ruowan, “There is no need to reward marquis an yuan for his meritorious deeds. The people of the world and father will remember it in their hearts. “The title of grand marshal is already extremely generous. Third Uncle has military power and is also known as the Grand Marshal……” “But third uncle is the son of a concubine!”Qiao Ruowan said. Qiao jinniang smiled and said, “Although third uncle is a bastard, isn’t he our blood-related uncle? Marquis an Yuan’s estate doesn’t have an additional position of Duke.” Qiao ruofeng said, “The Qiao family doesn’t ask for anything more. It’s just that when His Majesty bestowed the King of Wu today, he actually said that he would give princess fu an to the king of Wu as a princess consort. I heard that the king of Wu clearly has feelings for eldest sister. Princess Fu an has always been a pot of medicine since she was young……” Qiao Jinniang glared at Qiao ruofeng and said, “Don’t say that! When we searched the mansion of King Huai, Mu Qian revealed the hiding place of the Heavenly Mountain Snow Lotus. With such a divine medicine, Princess Fu an will be able to recover in no time.” However, His Majesty had given princess fu an to Qian Yin as a princess consort, which was also something that Qiao Jinniang had not expected. In the Tai Chi Palace. Qian Yin knelt in front of the Hui Lin Emperor and said, “Your Majesty, Please Take Back Your Orders!” The Hui Lin Emperor said to Qian Yin, “Your elder brother and I have always been on good terms. When your elder brother went to Laojun mountain for closed-door cultivation, he asked me to carefully choose a wife for you to take on the big responsibility of your Qian Estate. You are not young anymore. “Although Fu an has been seriously ill for many years, the imperial physician has seen that she can give birth. and the imperial physician who you like said that it would be very difficult for her to have another child after checking her pulse.” Qian Yin knelt on the ground and kowtowed. “Princess Fu an is extremely good, but I do not have the fortune to do so. I have already found two nieces. In the future, I will have two nieces who can inherit the Qian family’s children……” At that time, the Hui Lin Emperor had asked Qian Yi to leave Zhou Shihui’s life behind and to make glutinous rice the princess. Qian Yi had chosen to leave Zhou Shihui’s life behind. Zhou Shihui’s reputation was completely ruined. Qian Yin did not intend to let Zhou Shihui get married. When the time came, he would find her a son-in-law in Lin ‘an. As for glutinous rice, the Qian family had already mistreated her a lot. Without the title of princess, Qian Yin naturally had to compensate her double. The Hui Lin Emperor looked at Qian Yi and said, “I can take back the marriage order, but whether you can marry Qiao Ruoyun or not will depend on your luck!” Qian yi said happily, “Thank you, Your Majesty.” …… After Qiao Ruofeng and Qiao Ruowan returned to the manor, they were rewarded. Perhaps the grace that marquis an Yuan’s manor had asked for was for them to lead the female guards in Chang ‘an. After the palace banquet, it was the Qiao family’s reunion banquet. At the reunion banquet, everyone from the Qiao family did not look too good. The generous Princess Fu Lu looked at everyone who was not in a good mood and was puzzled. “Third uncle has been conferred the rank of commander-in-chief of the army and two younger sisters have taken up seventh-level positions. This is a great good thing!” Old Madam Qiao raised her wine cup and said, “Princess is right. The grace of the heavens is vast and mighty. Other than the crown princess consort and Ruo Yi, our Qiao family has not been reunited like this for a long time. It is also the first time for Ruo Yin and her two children to come to the manor. We should be happier.” Second madam Qiao said, “That’s right. Today is the day of wine and today is the day of intoxication. Even if His Majesty really thinks that our Qiao family’s meritorious service has shocked the Lord, today’s lively reunion is the most important thing!” Princess Fu Lu said, “Second aunt, my uncle is not so stupid. Why would he be afraid of the Qiao family’s power and influence? As long as the Qiao family is loyal to the country and the people, Uncle understands in his heart!” Zheng Xiao said, “Ruoyi, this child, why hasn’t she returned at This Hour? West Mountain Academy shouldn’t be so far away from here!” An yuanhou snorted lightly. “She does have some backbone. She shouldn’t have come back to the Hou mansion for the rest of her life. Father is injured, so he doesn’t know how to come back to visit.” Qiao lui said, “Father, why are you saying this to ruoyi? She is now the mountain chieftain of West Mountain Academy. There are many things to do, so she won’t be able to rush back in time. Besides, it’s also right for her to hate you because of Aunt Qian.” Hearing the words “Aunt Qian”, marquis an Yuan quickly changed the topic and Toasted Third Master Qiao. “Third brother attacked West Liang this time and took revenge for Father and uncle. Let Me Toast to you.” Third master Qiao said, “It’s all thanks to His Highness the Crown Prince’s leadership. I didn’t expect that his military strategy was also very good. The Imperial Concubine has married an excellent husband.” Second master Qiao said, “His Highness the crown prince is very good. However, elder brother and sister-in-law, you should also advise the Imperial concubine not to monopolize the crown prince alone. Now that the imperial concubine is dominant in the Eastern Palace, it makes His Majesty even more afraid of our Qiao Family!” Old Madam Qiao slammed the table and said, “Second brother, your elder brother and third brother are all high officials in the imperial court. What about you? The Qiao family has already let down the imperial concubine. As her second uncle, do you even have such thoughts?” Second Master Qiao shrunk his head and said, “My son is also thinking for the Qiao Family!” Old madam Qiao said, “There’s no need to say this anymore. His Majesty is a wise ruler. As ministers, it’s enough for us to do our duty as ministers. Warn the people below, especially the second daughter-in-law’s family, not to do evil to the Qiao family. Once they find out, don’t blame the Qiao family for destroying our family!” “Yes,”the Qiao family members responded in unison. …… Jin Niang was pregnant and felt even hotter in May. She had been craving for the coolness of the ice since early in the morning. After sending off Little Lu Xi, who had gone to the imperial tutor’s side for lessons, Qiao Jin Niang went to look for Lu Chen, who had just come out of the imperial court: “I haven’t returned to the Savory Pavilion for a long time. I heard that when King Huai was in chaos in Chang ‘an, the savory pavilion was having a hard time. “Octagon and the others always report good news but don’t report bad news. They wouldn’t come to the palace to look for me if nothing happened. I miss them a little.” Lu Chen said, “Since you miss them, just announce them to the East Palace. You’re already seven months pregnant, how can you still leave the Palace?” “I can still cook when Xi’er is seven months old,”said Qiao Jinniang. “I’ll take good care of myself.” Lu Chen sighed helplessly. “I’ll bring you there at night.” Qiao Jinniang kissed Lu Chen on the side of his face as a token of appreciation. When night fell, a carriage from the eastern palace arrived in front of the Savory Pavilion. The Savory Pavilion was already closed, but the hall was brightly lit. When Qiao Jinniang entered, she saw that the fennel that was supposed to be in Luoyang was also there. As soon as she entered, octagon smashed the abacus in his hand and said, “The Qian family has gone too far, hasn’t it? They are the princes, and our master is the crown prince’s consort. How can the Qian family mistreat our little glutinous rice like this!” “That’s right. Who Wants to go back to the Qian Family? It’s much better to follow the master than the Qian Family!” Glutinous rice said in a low voice, “But uncle said that if I return to the Qian family, the Wu Royal Mansion will also become a backing for the master. Now everyone says that the Emperor is already afraid of the Qiao family……”