The Wife is First - 86 Chapter 86 Chaos

White clothes beat the snow, and her features are picturesque. Who is it but Gu Huaiqing?

“Your Majesty, Your Majesty!” The fat lady saw the two people coming in and hurriedly greeted them and saluted. She had obviously just learned this etiquette and it was extremely awkward to do.

“Sister-in-law Hao, you’re fine.” Mu Hanzhang greeted with a smile.

Jing Shao, on the other hand, glared at Gu Huaiqing, convinced that this was King Huainan himself, and asked with his eyes why he appeared here.

Gu Huaiqing looked like he didn’t understand. He stood up and saluted the two of them: “I have met the prince and the marquis.”

“I met this Brother Gu on the road,” the fat lady introduced enthusiastically. “My mule and horse were lame halfway. Fortunately, I met Brother Gu who was kind enough to give me a ride. Brother Gu was an official and came to Beijing. Since he had no place to live while working, I decided to let him live here.”

“The lower official, Gu Qing, is the magistrate of Huaiyang County in the south of the Yangtze River. He came to Beijing to report on his duties. Fortunately, General Hao refused to give up and allowed me to stay for two days.” Gu Huaiqing glanced at the fat lady gratefully, and spoke in a humble, polite and clear manner. Not only was this handsome face rare in the world, but Jing Shao really thought he had recognized the wrong person.

Mu Hanzhang pursed his lips and suppressed a smile. The so-called Huaiyang County was the previous dynasty’s theory. Now it has been renamed Danyang City, and Danyang City is the main city of the Huainan fiefdom. Why did the county magistrate say so?

Seeing that the prince did not blame the presence of strangers, the fat lady warmly invited them to take a seat, then turned to the kitchen to cook two more dishes.

There were only a few servants in Hao Dadao’s house, but now all the servants who were worthy of the job were sent to work. As soon as the fat lady left, there were only three people left in the room who stared at each other.

“Why are you here?” Jing Shao asked in a low voice.

“It was just a chance encounter on the road.” Gu Huaiqing said innocently.

Jing Shao felt that the veins on his forehead were standing out. The vassal king was not allowed to enter the capital without being summoned. Once he was seen, it was not a trivial matter. What time has this happened, and you are still in the mood to joke!

Mu Hanzhang took hold of Jing Shao’s fist that was about to scream, patted it comfortingly, and said softly: “Brother, what important matters come to Beijing?”

This question was unavoidable. Gu Huaiqing smiled, put down the tea cup, and pretended to be melancholy: “There is a beautiful woman who I will never forget when I see her. If I don’t see her for a day, I will miss her like crazy.”

“What do you mean?” Jing Shao frowned. That’s what’s wrong with this guy. The more anxious you are, the less likely he is to speak properly. He speaks so bluntly that people get angry.

Mu Hanzhang glanced at Gu Huaiqing in surprise: “Brother, you are joking.”

Gu Huaiqing immediately put away the melancholy on his face, and raised a smile that was not serious at the corner of his mouth: “Is Jun Qing doubting my sincerity?” After saying that, he was about to take the hand he placed on Jing Shao’s hand, and as expected, he was greeted by Jing Shao’s fist.

“Brother, don’t bully your friend’s wife.” Before Jing Shao said these words, his fist had already touched the ends of his raised eyes.

Gu Huaiqing had anticipated this move, and nimbly stretched out his hand to clasp the fist, and slipped a small thing into Jing Shao’s hand. He grabbed Jing Shao’s arm with his backhand, pulled him over, and said in his ear: “Help me put it in my hand.” This is paid off.”

Jing Shao held the small thing in his hand and nodded slightly. When Gu Huaiqing let go, he suddenly turned his right arm and hit his chest with an elbow.

Gu Huaiqing was unprepared and almost leaned back from the chair after being beaten. She covered her chest and coughed for a long time: “Ahem… How unbecoming is it to beat an official of the imperial court!”

“Don’t imitate my brother!” Jing Shao got excited when he heard “How dignified” and punched him angrily.

When Hao Dadao came in with the wine jar, he saw the three of them sitting quietly, not talking much, except that Gu Huaiqing covered her chest with one hand and rubbed it slowly.

“Brother Gu, what’s going on?” Hao Dadao still had a good impression of Gu Huaiqing, who kindly sent his wife to Beijing.

“I’ve had heart problems since I was a child, so it’s not a problem.” Gu Huaiqing smiled weakly, looking a bit like a sickly scholar.

“Then you have to find a doctor.” Hao Dadao frowned when he heard this and was about to go out to find the doctor.

“No, no, no,” Gu Huaiqing hurriedly grabbed the enthusiastic and upright General Hao, “I am so happy to see the prince and princess that I can’t help myself for a moment.”

Jing Shao’s forehead jumped when he heard this, and he wanted to punch him again.

The meals were all home-cooked dishes, most of which were cooked by the Fat Madam herself. Naturally, they were far from the skills of the palace cooks. However, these three people did not often eat such simple dishes, and they tasted fresh and interesting. Mu Hanzhang couldn’t help but use an extra half bowl of rice.

“Madam’s craftsmanship is so good, General Hao is really blessed.” Mu Hanzhang said with a smile while holding the after-dinner tea.

“You’re still so good at talking,” the fat lady smiled until her eyes narrowed into slits, “He doesn’t think he’s lucky, he thinks my cooking is not delicious every day.

Hao Dadao felt a little uncomfortable when he heard his wife starting to criticize him again. He turned to Jing Shao and said, “Your Majesty, I got something the other day and I would like to ask Your Majesty to take a look.”

Jing Shao glanced at him and said, “Okay.” He then stood up, asked his princess to stay here for a while, and walked out of the hall with Hao Dadao.

When he reached the corner of the corridor, Jing Shao stopped and looked at the flowers and plants in the garden: “What do you want to say?” The General’s Mansion was newly built, and the flowers and plants were not lush. Hao Dadao didn’t understand those precious plants and trees in the courtyard. Several elm trees were planted there, and now they have sprouted, and the short trees are covered with tender green leaves.

“Mr. Gu said he knew the prince, but his coming to the capital cannot be made public. It’s difficult to talk about it outside the palace today. The general has not yet informed me. I hope the prince will forgive me.” Hao Dadao said in a low voice. This was Gu Huaiqing’s words. I told him alone, not even his wife knew about it.

“What he said is right,” Jing Shao turned to Hao Dadao and said, “Let him live with you first, just say he is a relative of Madam’s family, and I will let him go in two days.” Gu Huaiqing was always cautious. When he was in Jiangnan, none of Jing Shao’s subordinates had seen him, including Hao Dadao. I just don’t know how that guy tricked Hao Dadao into believing him.

“He also brought two guards. Because he wanted to see the prince, the general did not let them come to the front yard.” Hao Dadao reported all Gu Huaiqing’s words and deeds.

Jing Shao nodded, patted his shoulder and praised him. Hao Dadao has always been much more reliable than Zhao Meng, so nothing will happen if Gu Huaiqing lives here.

On the way back to the palace, Jing Shao took out what Gu Huaiqing had thrust into his hand and looked at it.

“What is this?” Mu Hanzhang picked up the thing in his palm and looked at it. It was a jade buckle, made of sapphire, exquisitely carved, cool to the touch, and tied with a red silk ribbon.

“I stuffed it into him when I was fighting with him just now. He told me to return it to him.” Jing Shao felt confused, and he didn’t say to whom it was returned.

Mu Hanzhang had a strange look on his face when he heard this. He leaned into Jing Shao’s arms, raised the jade buckle and looked at it carefully in the sunlight: “This kind of jade buckle is of very high grade. Only princes and princes of the highest quality can wear it.”

“That should be my brother’s.” Jing Shao held the reins in one hand and slowly wrapped his arms around the waist of the person in his arms.

“But…” Mu Hanzhang felt like he had discovered some secret.

“What’s wrong?” Just enjoying the feeling of the warm and fragrant body in his arms using him as a backrest, Jing Shao grinned secretly and responded casually.

Mu Hanzhang frowned and looked at him sideways: “This shape should be embedded in the belt…” Why did the jade buckle embedded in the belt fall into the hands of others?

Then, the two curious people turned their horses and went directly to Prince Rui’s Mansion.

Jingchen had not yet taken a nap and was enjoying the cool air in the yard, reading a book in his hand. After hearing that the two people were coming, they didn’t even enter the house, so they asked someone to add two more stools.

“Why are you coming here now?” Jingchen frowned. It was getting hot in May. He must have something urgent to come here at noon.

“Gu Huaiqing has come to Beijing.” Jing Shao said in a low voice.

Jingchen sat up straight: “What is he here for?” The situation is tense now. When he came to Beijing at this time, didn’t he come to Beijing specifically to pass on the information to the court?

“I don’t know either,” Jing Shao scratched his head. Nine out of ten of that man’s words were false. He didn’t even ask for a reason all day long, “I just asked him to return this for him. Does this object belong to my brother?”

When Jingchen saw the sapphire button handed over by Jing Shao, his face immediately darkened a bit. He rubbed his painful forehead and said, “Tell him to leave quickly. There are so many people in the capital, so no one will know him.”

Just as she was talking, Princess Rui came over with tea: “The weather is hot, I made herbal tea, you can try it.”

“Thank you, sister-in-law.” Mu Hanzhang smiled and accepted it, but Jing Shao didn’t have a good expression. He was carried by his own princess before he accepted it.

Princess Rui’s expression was still not good, but she looked better than when Jingchen was away from the capital.

“Is my sister-in-law feeling better?” Mu Hanzhang asked after taking a sip of tea.

“Thanks to the Marquis, I’ve been doing a lot better lately.” Mrs. Xiao said politely.

“Sister-in-law, what you said is so embarrassing.” Mu Hanzhang’s smile faded a little, and he lowered his head to take a sip of tea. He wanted to praise the tea well, but now he couldn’t say such a reply.

Jingchen glanced at her: “If you’re not feeling well, don’t come out. Go back to the house and rest.”

Before Princess Rui could speak, a servant from the front yard hurriedly came in to report, saying that the servant in the palace had something urgent to report.

It was Yun Song who came, sweating profusely from running, and he hurriedly saluted and said: “People from the Beiweihou Mansion are telling me that Mrs. Side has a fetal movement.”

Mu Hanzhang stood up suddenly: “What’s going on?”

“I don’t know the details. I just said that I have asked the imperial doctor.” Yun Song knew that this matter was important and went all the way from the General’s Mansion to Prince Rui’s Mansion.

“Jun Qing, don’t worry.” Jing Shao held his hand and looked back at his brother.

“You guys go quickly, I’ll send an imperial doctor over.” Jingchen also stood up and rushed them away before Jing Shao could say anything.

Seeing the two people leaving in a hurry, Jingchen called his men: “Go to the Taiyuan Hospital and ask Dr. Zhang to come.”

His subordinates followed the order and left. Mrs. Xiao looked at Jingchen’s face and said, “I heard that the Marquis of Beiwei’s wife is already seven months pregnant. It should not be a problem.”

Jingchen nodded and glanced at her: “Have Jing Shao been here during my absence?”

“I came once, only said a few words and then left.” Ms. Xiao wrote lightly.

Jingchen frowned when he heard this and looked at her thoughtfully: “What are you dissatisfied with your brother-in-law?”

“What do you mean by this, Your Majesty? How can I be dissatisfied with my brother-in-law?” Princess Rui asked in confusion.

Jingchen looked at her deeply for a long time: “It’s just that you don’t want to give your mistress to Jing Shao. Why bother to embarrass them?”

When Mrs. Xiao heard this, she immediately felt aggrieved. She had given birth to her youngest son with difficulty. She had suffered so much and both mother and son almost died. How could she be willing to adopt him to someone else? After Jingchen mentioned this, every time she saw Prince Cheng and his wife, she couldn’t put on a good face: “Your Majesty, it’s not because I don’t want to. My mistress is in such bad health, how can I be taken care of by two grown men?” Is it necessary to be careful? Besides, the reason why my father asked King Cheng to marry a male concubine was to…”

“Shut up!” Jingchen immediately scolded her, not allowing her to finish the rest of her sentence.

Prince Rui’s Mansion is not at peace here, and Beiweihou’s Mansion is even more chaotic.

Jing Shao took his princess and Xiao Hei all the way into the second gate of the Hou Mansion, frightening the servants guarding the gate.

They ran all the way to Qiu’s small courtyard, where the imperial doctor was treating her, but Mrs. Beiwei Hou was standing outside the door, her expression not very good, and several maids behind her were trembling and did not dare to show their anger. Only Qiu’s two maids were busy carrying hot water and towels.

When Mu Hanzhang saw this situation, he felt something was wrong. He greeted Du and hurried into the inner room.

Jing Shao could not enter the inner room at will, but he did not leave and sat in the upper seat of the main room.

When Mrs. Beiwei Hou saw that King Cheng had actually entered the inner house, she looked like she didn’t intend to leave. Her face became even more ugly, but she could only be waited on carefully. She sat down stiffly, and she didn’t want to leave. Neither.