Jiang Shaohua's only weakness is probably his poor alcohol tolerance.
At the palace banquet, Jiang Shaohua drank a few glasses of wine. When the banquet was over, the alcohol started to take effect and Jiang Shaohua felt a little tipsy.
Jiang Ning stepped forward obediently, and together with Cui Du, they supported the empress back to the bedroom.
Jiang Shaohua held her husband's hand with one hand and held her daughter's hand with the other, with infinite tenderness in her heart.
After returning to the palace, Jiang Shaohua opened her mouth and chased Cui Du away: "I haven't seen my daughter for several years. Tonight, we will sleep together and talk at night. You can sleep in the guest room."
Cui Du was reluctant: "I haven't seen Baoer for several years. I also want to talk to Baoer all night."
Jiang Ning, who had the aura of a prince in front of others, became innocent and cheerful like a young girl in front of his parents. He giggled and said, "Don't argue. Mom will sleep in the middle, Dad will sleep inside, and I'll sleep on the outside."
Jiang Shaohua winked at Cui Du.
Cui Du grinned.
The couple had been gone for a few years, and their daughter was left alone in the palace. She must have felt lost and unhappy. She needed to be comforted.
Jiang Shaohua slept in the middle, with her daughter on her left and her husband on her right. She turned her head towards her daughter, and Cui Du shamelessly hugged her and rested his head on her shoulder.
"Baoer, you've grown up and become more beautiful."
"The Prime Minister often writes to me, praising you in his heart for your intelligence, your understanding, and your quick learning of government affairs. You are truly your mother's pride."
Jiang Ning was very happy to be praised by his parents, but he still felt a little aggrieved: "Didn't mom say that she would be back after one or two years of inspection? How come she has been gone for four years?"
Jiang Shaohua patiently explained: "I did plan to come back in about two years. Unexpectedly, when I was out of the capital and patrolling around, I encountered many things that I couldn't stand. It would take a lot of time to deal with them. Later, you also know about what happened at the border."
"Now that I have encountered them, I must defeat the Rouran completely. Keeping them here will eventually cause trouble. When fighting, the time is unpredictable, and it will be too late to return."
Cui Du added with a smile: "In a few months, you will be a 15-year-old. We all remember it in our hearts! We haven't forgotten it for a single day!"
Jiang Ning leaned his head into his mother's arms and said coquettishly, "Mom, you can't leave Beijing casually from now on. Even if you leave, you have to take me with you."
Jiang Shaohua smiled softly and said, "Okay, okay, whatever you say."
However, he whispered everything he encountered while inspecting Daliang.
Cui Du added from time to time, emphasizing the fact that the couple always thought about their daughter wherever they went.
Jiang Ning was very satisfied with what she heard, and soon she felt sorry for her mother: "Mom, you must be tired from traveling so fast, go to bed early. I will tell you about these things later."
Jiang Shaohua chuckled and hugged his daughter: "Bao'er still loves mother the most."
Jiang Ning snuggled in her mother's arms and smiled sweetly.
Jiang Shaohua was indeed a little tired, and soon closed his eyes and fell asleep. Jiang Ning yawned lightly and then fell into a sweet sleep.
Cui Du sat up from the bed and gently waved a fan to bring a slight cool breeze to his wife and daughter.
Two similar faces, leaning against each other quietly. This is the most beautiful picture in the world.
……
The next morning, Jiang Ning woke up first.
She did not disturb her parents, but quietly got up, left the palace, and went to find Prime Minister Chen first: "Where is today's memorial?"
Prime Minister Chen smiled and asked His Royal Highness the Crown Prince: "The Emperor has returned. Why don't you leave the memorial for His Royal Highness to review?" The Crown Prince was full of energy: "I'll take a look first, I'll handle the minor matters, and I'll submit the major matters to my mother for decision."
What a filial and good prince.
Prime Minister Chen stroked his beard and smiled as he accompanied His Royal Highness the Crown Prince in reviewing memorials.
Jiang Shaohua slept until noon. Knowing that his daughter had finished reading most of the memorials, Jiang Shaohua was very pleased and smiled to Cui Du, "Bao'er is indeed smart and capable."
No one knows a wife better than her husband. Cui Du smiled and glanced at Her Majesty the Empress: "You have just returned to the capital. You should at least stay calm for a few years before planning the second round of inspection."
Jiang Shaohua didn't feel guilty at all and smiled cheerfully: "Of course. Bao'er is fourteen this year. In a few years, when Bao'er gets married and has children, I will leave Beijing for inspection. By then, the border market should be open. I will go and take a look."
The couple went to Ning'an Palace together to pay their respects to Empress Dowager Li.
Don't have breakfast, just have lunch. Queen Mother Li sent someone to invite the prince over.
King Ping and his wife were also present.
After not seeing each other for several years, Queen Mother Li had more white hair on her head and her demeanor became more amiable. Prince Ping was still like a naughty boy who would play with the crown prince one moment and then play with his wife the next.
Jiang Ning was particularly patient with his second uncle and picked a bowl of fish for King Ping: "Second uncle, eat fish."
King Ping said "oh" happily, picked up the fish with chopsticks and ate happily.
Princess Feng Wushuang of Prince Ping was born with a baby face. She was already over 20 years old, but she still looked like she was 15 or 16 years old. She also loved eating fish, but for some reason today, she vomited after eating two bites.
Empress Dowager Li was an experienced person and knew what was going on at a glance. She subconsciously glanced at Jiang Shaohua.
Jiang Shaohua smiled and said, "My sister-in-law should be pregnant. Let the imperial physician take her pulse."
The imperial physician was soon summoned.
It was indeed a happy pulse.
Feng Wushuang had been married to Prince Ping for more than four years, but she had not been pregnant. Now she finally had good news. Empress Dowager Li was happy, but she also had some concerns in her heart, and she couldn't help but look at Jiang Shaohua again.
Jiang Shaohua smiled at Queen Mother Li and said, "My sister-in-law is pregnant, which is a great joy. Please ask your mother to send a royal doctor to Prince Ping's mansion and two experienced maids to take care of my sister-in-law."
Empress Dowager Li felt relieved.
After more than ten years together, she was already familiar with Jiang Shaohua's temper. Jiang Shaohua really didn't mind that Princess Ping was pregnant. As the emperor of Daliang, his prestige was as high as the sun, and he really didn't have to be afraid of a little baby whose gender was unknown and had not yet been born.
So what if Princess Ping gave birth to a baby boy?
The entire court, including Prime Minister Chen, Shangshu Feng, Shangshu Wang, Shangshu Dong and others, are all shrewd and capable. Military generals like the unruly General Zuo and the smooth and worldly General Fan only obey Her Majesty the Empress.
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince Jiang Ning has grown up, showing outstanding political talent, and is deeply loved and supported by all the court officials.
Could all this be turned upside down because of the birth of a baby boy?
That would be too much of an underestimation of the officials of Daliang and of Her Majesty the Empress.
Feng Wushuang herself did not think much about it. After knowing that she was pregnant, she happily whispered to King Ping, "You are going to be a father."
Prince Ping opened his eyes wide and said, "What the hell is Dad?"
Everyone burst into laughter.
Cui Du suppressed his laughter and explained: "I am Baoer's father. In a few months, when you have a child, you will be a father just like me."
King Ping didn't quite understand what he was saying. However, he liked his niece Bao'er very much. As soon as he saw Bao'er, he was very happy: "Okay, you can play with me every day in the future." (End of this chapter)
At the palace banquet, Jiang Shaohua drank a few glasses of wine. When the banquet was over, the alcohol started to take effect and Jiang Shaohua felt a little tipsy.
Jiang Ning stepped forward obediently, and together with Cui Du, they supported the empress back to the bedroom.
Jiang Shaohua held her husband's hand with one hand and held her daughter's hand with the other, with infinite tenderness in her heart.
After returning to the palace, Jiang Shaohua opened her mouth and chased Cui Du away: "I haven't seen my daughter for several years. Tonight, we will sleep together and talk at night. You can sleep in the guest room."
Cui Du was reluctant: "I haven't seen Baoer for several years. I also want to talk to Baoer all night."
Jiang Ning, who had the aura of a prince in front of others, became innocent and cheerful like a young girl in front of his parents. He giggled and said, "Don't argue. Mom will sleep in the middle, Dad will sleep inside, and I'll sleep on the outside."
Jiang Shaohua winked at Cui Du.
Cui Du grinned.
The couple had been gone for a few years, and their daughter was left alone in the palace. She must have felt lost and unhappy. She needed to be comforted.
Jiang Shaohua slept in the middle, with her daughter on her left and her husband on her right. She turned her head towards her daughter, and Cui Du shamelessly hugged her and rested his head on her shoulder.
"Baoer, you've grown up and become more beautiful."
"The Prime Minister often writes to me, praising you in his heart for your intelligence, your understanding, and your quick learning of government affairs. You are truly your mother's pride."
Jiang Ning was very happy to be praised by his parents, but he still felt a little aggrieved: "Didn't mom say that she would be back after one or two years of inspection? How come she has been gone for four years?"
Jiang Shaohua patiently explained: "I did plan to come back in about two years. Unexpectedly, when I was out of the capital and patrolling around, I encountered many things that I couldn't stand. It would take a lot of time to deal with them. Later, you also know about what happened at the border."
"Now that I have encountered them, I must defeat the Rouran completely. Keeping them here will eventually cause trouble. When fighting, the time is unpredictable, and it will be too late to return."
Cui Du added with a smile: "In a few months, you will be a 15-year-old. We all remember it in our hearts! We haven't forgotten it for a single day!"
Jiang Ning leaned his head into his mother's arms and said coquettishly, "Mom, you can't leave Beijing casually from now on. Even if you leave, you have to take me with you."
Jiang Shaohua smiled softly and said, "Okay, okay, whatever you say."
However, he whispered everything he encountered while inspecting Daliang.
Cui Du added from time to time, emphasizing the fact that the couple always thought about their daughter wherever they went.
Jiang Ning was very satisfied with what she heard, and soon she felt sorry for her mother: "Mom, you must be tired from traveling so fast, go to bed early. I will tell you about these things later."
Jiang Shaohua chuckled and hugged his daughter: "Bao'er still loves mother the most."
Jiang Ning snuggled in her mother's arms and smiled sweetly.
Jiang Shaohua was indeed a little tired, and soon closed his eyes and fell asleep. Jiang Ning yawned lightly and then fell into a sweet sleep.
Cui Du sat up from the bed and gently waved a fan to bring a slight cool breeze to his wife and daughter.
Two similar faces, leaning against each other quietly. This is the most beautiful picture in the world.
……
The next morning, Jiang Ning woke up first.
She did not disturb her parents, but quietly got up, left the palace, and went to find Prime Minister Chen first: "Where is today's memorial?"
Prime Minister Chen smiled and asked His Royal Highness the Crown Prince: "The Emperor has returned. Why don't you leave the memorial for His Royal Highness to review?" The Crown Prince was full of energy: "I'll take a look first, I'll handle the minor matters, and I'll submit the major matters to my mother for decision."
What a filial and good prince.
Prime Minister Chen stroked his beard and smiled as he accompanied His Royal Highness the Crown Prince in reviewing memorials.
Jiang Shaohua slept until noon. Knowing that his daughter had finished reading most of the memorials, Jiang Shaohua was very pleased and smiled to Cui Du, "Bao'er is indeed smart and capable."
No one knows a wife better than her husband. Cui Du smiled and glanced at Her Majesty the Empress: "You have just returned to the capital. You should at least stay calm for a few years before planning the second round of inspection."
Jiang Shaohua didn't feel guilty at all and smiled cheerfully: "Of course. Bao'er is fourteen this year. In a few years, when Bao'er gets married and has children, I will leave Beijing for inspection. By then, the border market should be open. I will go and take a look."
The couple went to Ning'an Palace together to pay their respects to Empress Dowager Li.
Don't have breakfast, just have lunch. Queen Mother Li sent someone to invite the prince over.
King Ping and his wife were also present.
After not seeing each other for several years, Queen Mother Li had more white hair on her head and her demeanor became more amiable. Prince Ping was still like a naughty boy who would play with the crown prince one moment and then play with his wife the next.
Jiang Ning was particularly patient with his second uncle and picked a bowl of fish for King Ping: "Second uncle, eat fish."
King Ping said "oh" happily, picked up the fish with chopsticks and ate happily.
Princess Feng Wushuang of Prince Ping was born with a baby face. She was already over 20 years old, but she still looked like she was 15 or 16 years old. She also loved eating fish, but for some reason today, she vomited after eating two bites.
Empress Dowager Li was an experienced person and knew what was going on at a glance. She subconsciously glanced at Jiang Shaohua.
Jiang Shaohua smiled and said, "My sister-in-law should be pregnant. Let the imperial physician take her pulse."
The imperial physician was soon summoned.
It was indeed a happy pulse.
Feng Wushuang had been married to Prince Ping for more than four years, but she had not been pregnant. Now she finally had good news. Empress Dowager Li was happy, but she also had some concerns in her heart, and she couldn't help but look at Jiang Shaohua again.
Jiang Shaohua smiled at Queen Mother Li and said, "My sister-in-law is pregnant, which is a great joy. Please ask your mother to send a royal doctor to Prince Ping's mansion and two experienced maids to take care of my sister-in-law."
Empress Dowager Li felt relieved.
After more than ten years together, she was already familiar with Jiang Shaohua's temper. Jiang Shaohua really didn't mind that Princess Ping was pregnant. As the emperor of Daliang, his prestige was as high as the sun, and he really didn't have to be afraid of a little baby whose gender was unknown and had not yet been born.
So what if Princess Ping gave birth to a baby boy?
The entire court, including Prime Minister Chen, Shangshu Feng, Shangshu Wang, Shangshu Dong and others, are all shrewd and capable. Military generals like the unruly General Zuo and the smooth and worldly General Fan only obey Her Majesty the Empress.
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince Jiang Ning has grown up, showing outstanding political talent, and is deeply loved and supported by all the court officials.
Could all this be turned upside down because of the birth of a baby boy?
That would be too much of an underestimation of the officials of Daliang and of Her Majesty the Empress.
Feng Wushuang herself did not think much about it. After knowing that she was pregnant, she happily whispered to King Ping, "You are going to be a father."
Prince Ping opened his eyes wide and said, "What the hell is Dad?"
Everyone burst into laughter.
Cui Du suppressed his laughter and explained: "I am Baoer's father. In a few months, when you have a child, you will be a father just like me."
King Ping didn't quite understand what he was saying. However, he liked his niece Bao'er very much. As soon as he saw Bao'er, he was very happy: "Okay, you can play with me every day in the future." (End of this chapter)
