NFBE Chapter 451: Shocked to Hear About Father's Injury
Chapter 451: Shocked to Hear About Father's Injury
But for Tai Shang, such a thing really didn't matter. As long as these people could be awakened and everyone could live in peace in the future, it would be more meaningful than a seemingly satisfying purge.
Wang Xifeng lowered her eyes.
If we talk about this, Tai Shang is indeed a great leader who can endure what others cannot endure, and can also do what others cannot bear to do.
But the emperor is not.
Without the backing of his outstanding military exploits across the region, his tolerance would only be seen as weakness.
Didn't Tai Shang think of this?
No, I definitely thought of it.
But in the current situation, the stability of the court is the most important thing.
As for the grievances that the emperor is suffering now and will suffer in the future, please bear with it for now - we will talk about it later.
From the perspective of the Supreme Being, this approach is correct.
When Wang Xifeng figured this out, the slight unhappiness in her heart disappeared. She didn't say much and just listened with a smile to Concubine Xu chatting with everyone else.
Seeing that everyone's attention was shifting away from herself, Grandmother Jia breathed a sigh of relief.
Concubine Xu then greeted several imperial edicts who were approaching old age one by one, and sighed softly: "Looking at the late Concubine Xiaoling, I know that life is impermanent.
"Although all the old ladies are in a state of alertness, I still want to remind you to take care of yourselves!"
The atmosphere around him became a little heavy.
Everyone also fell silent.
Wang Xifeng knew that this was the time for her to speak, and she said with a smile, "Look at our Concubine Tai, she is so sentimental.
“Others don’t know, but when I was in the palace, I heard the Emperor and the Empress praise these people’s family affairs.
"The family is prosperous, children and grandchildren are around, everyone is promising and filial, life is more comfortable than in the palace!
"They will surely live long and healthy lives!"
The Crown Princess of Jing and the Princess of Yong also joined in the laughter, and the scene became lively again.
Princess Jing held Wang Xifeng's hand affectionately and said with pity, "My dear, you must have worked hard with all these things happening one after another!
"I heard that the Ministry of Rites originally wanted your father to come this time, but he happened to be ill. Did you get any news?"
Wang Xifeng was shocked: "I haven't heard of it yet!"
"I think you are too busy, so your family doesn't dare to bother you with such things." Princess Jing comforted her and turned back to ask the Crown Prince's wife, "What kind of illness did you hear about Lord Wang?"
The Crown Prince's Consort hurriedly said, "Don't worry, Concubine! I heard that it was because he frightened the horse when he was returning home after finishing the work in the Nan Mansion, so he fell on his leg.
"The Emperor specially sent a royal doctor to check it out. He said it's nothing serious, but he'll have to stay in bed for two or three months..."
It takes a hundred days to heal a broken bone.
So this is a broken leg?!
Wang Xifeng's face suddenly turned ugly.
Such a big thing happened, but she didn't even hear a word about it. This is not right!
Glancing fiercely at An'er, Wang Xifeng managed to curl her lips and said, "Thank you, old princess and the prince's wife, for telling me. I'll go back and ask."
The Princess of the East and the Princess of the West looked at each other and said nothing.
After a few more words, Concubine Xu began to show signs of fatigue, and everyone saw the opportunity and said goodbye.
Concubine Xu nodded with a smile and let them go first, but she pulled Wang Xifeng aside and told her:
"Don't worry. Since the emperor didn't send anyone to tell you, it means your father's injury is not that serious."
Wang Xifeng agreed respectfully and expressed her gratitude: "It's such a big occasion with so many things to do, and the Concubine Tai specially brought so many people here to help me. I don't know how to thank her enough."
Concubine Xu smiled and said, "I have been in the palace for decades and have met countless girls. You are a rare good child.
"To be frank, if I can help you even a little, it's a chance God has bestowed upon me.
"If I ever return to Daming Palace, I'll count on you to protect me!"
Wang Xifeng laughed and said, "Madam Taipin is joking. You are the elder. When you return to the palace, the emperor and the empress will definitely show respect to you.
"Now that we women get along well, if I come to your palace more often in the future and eat and drink for free, please don't look down on me!"
This is what was agreed to Concubine Xu's request.
Concubine Xu laughed and let her rest with satisfaction: "I'm afraid that the old lady of the Jia family will not miss the opportunity to talk to you.
"In public, there are many things that you should be careful about with your status."
Wang Xifeng understood the hint.
The Concubine Tai meant well.
"Yes. I didn't want to bother with them. But since the Concubine Tai has said so, I will meet them."
Wang Xifeng went with the flow.
Concubine Xu smiled and nodded.
When she walked out of the palace, she saw Lady Jia, wearing her formal court robes and standing in the hot sun at the bottom of the steps, sweating profusely, waiting for her.
Wang Xifeng sighed.
Grandmother Jia was standing there feeling a little dizzy. When she heard the noise, she turned around and bowed to her, "My Lady Imperial Concubine..."
Then a hand reached out and held her arm steadily: "Old lady, I'm sorry for wronging you. You've tortured yourself like this for those unfilial descendants."
Grandmother Jia's eyes suddenly turned red.
Wang Xifeng glanced at An'er, handed Lady Jia over to her for support, and took two steps away before saying:
"You've come to my doorstep, and I can't let you faint in the palace at your age.
"Okay, come on. Come sit with me and have a drink of water before you leave."
Grandmother Jia blushed at what she said, but she had no choice but to lower her head and said, "Yes."
Several people slowly arrived at Wang Xifeng's residence.
The room is cool.
Jing Quan and Jing Li were guarding the door. They opened their mouths when they saw her, but then they glanced at Lady Jia and were stunned for a moment. Then they swallowed their words and just bowed.
Wang Xifeng nodded and stepped in.
Chunsheng Chunnuan came up quickly, her face full of anxiety: "My queen!"
Wang Xifeng glanced at her.
Chunnuan also saw Grandmother Jia, and quickly stopped talking, looking at Chunsheng and said, "Go get some tea."
Chunsheng glanced at Wang Xifeng and saw her blink slightly, then she agreed and lowered her head to go out.
An'er settled Lady Jia in a high-backed chair.
Chun Nuan then waited for Wang Xifeng to go into the inner room and change into her everyday clothes, and whispered quickly in her ear:
"The family has sent me news that the master was framed and broke his leg. The doctor said that although the bone is not broken, it is probably cracked!"
Wang Xifeng looked serious: "When did it happen?"
"Three days ago." Chun Nuan whispered, "Madam was furious. Because she couldn't find out who did it, she took away a lot of business from Rong Ning Mansion, Wang Family, Bei Mansion and Dong Xi Mansion in the past two days.
"The master can't stop her, and he's afraid that the lady will make too many enemies, so he's sending a message. Please write back and persuade the lady not to be impulsive!"
Wang Xifeng lowered her eyes and thought for a moment, then waved her hand: "Let me think about it."
After changing her clothes, she came out and saw that Lady Jia was dressed solemnly. She asked her to loosen her clothes and took a few bites of the warm white fungus and mung bean soup. Then she asked with a smile:
"You are trying to see me by all means. What do you want to do?"