RPAGF Chapter 475 They are not like that.
Chapter 475 They are not like that.
The younger sister specially gave Feng Ziheng a few days off so that he could take good care of his health, but on the second day, Feng Ziheng still went to the palace.
He looked worried and didn't say a word at the court meeting.
Seeing this, the younger sister kept him behind after the court assembly and asked, "My dear minister, have you encountered any trouble?"
Feng Ziheng cupped his hands and replied, "Your Majesty, it was my ignorant younger brother who spoke rudely and insulted Your Majesty. I was so angry that I whipped him, and he ran away from home in a huff and his whereabouts are unknown."
The younger sister sat at her desk in the Hall of Diligent Governance, picked up her pen and wrote a letter. After finishing the letter, she said to the eunuch, "Seal it with wax and order someone to deliver it to Princess Xintong by fast horse."
After the eunuch left, she turned to Feng Ziheng and asked, "Are you worried about your brother, or do you want me to go and find him?"
Feng Ziheng hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, finding the person is not difficult; what troubles me is that I cannot persuade him. He harbors resentment towards me and Your Majesty. If this continues, I fear..."
He was indeed filled with anxiety. Feng Zizhou was his own younger brother, a child he had raised like a son. He didn't expect him to do much for the Feng family, but he hoped that he would be safe and sound, so that his family wouldn't have to worry.
But now, what Feng Zizhou is doing is quite rebellious.
His Majesty, out of consideration for family ties, will refrain from taking any action for the time being. However, there should be limits; he cannot continue to act recklessly.
The younger sister hesitated for a moment, then asked, "I heard that Zhao Ning is pregnant again?"
Although Feng Ziheng did not understand her meaning, his expression softened slightly, and he replied, "Yes, it's been seven months. Experienced women say it's probably a girl."
No wonder he was so happy.
Feng Ziheng's generation was all male fetuses, and the next generation was also all male fetuses. If a daughter were born, the whole family would be overjoyed.
She added, "My foolish wife went to Wanfo Temple a few days ago to pray for blessings, hoping that the county princess's child will be a daughter."
The younger sister laughed: "If I were to do that, then my child would cherish me dearly. Speaking of which, I haven't seen Zhao Ning for a long time. Go back and have her tidy up. I will order someone to bring her to the palace to recuperate for a few days."
"This……"
Feng Ziheng was puzzled. Ordinary women, when their bellies are big, should not move around too much, for fear that going to unfamiliar places might stimulate the fetus to be born prematurely, which would be bad.
The younger sister waved her hand: "It's alright, Zhao Ning has always been in good health. Let your little nephew come to the palace as well."
It refers to Feng Zizhou and Zhao Ning's first child.
Feng Ziheng lowered his eyes and quickly understood: "Your subject obeys the decree."
Zhao Ning entered the palace the next day, heavily pregnant but not in good spirits.
The younger sister frowned: "Everything went smoothly with your first pregnancy, why is this one not going well? You don't look well."
Zhao Ning replied, "Your Majesty, I heard from the doctor that the baby's appearance is different because it has turned around."
The younger sister observed her belly, but couldn't tell anything herself. After thinking for a moment, she said, "I remember my elder sister saying that if it's a girl, the mother will become beautiful because she's the same as her body; if it's a boy, the mother will become ugly because boys and girls are different..."
Zhao Ning touched her face and hurriedly asked, "Your Majesty, has this woman become more beautiful or less beautiful?"
The younger sister pondered for a while and said, "She's not ugly, but she doesn't look very energetic."
Zhao Ning said, "She's always feeling tired... This child is a bit mischievous, not as good as her brother, and... her lower abdomen feels heavy and uncomfortable, and her belly is getting quite big."
The younger sister reached out and stroked her belly, saying, "My elder sister said that pregnant women shouldn't eat too much or move around too much. During your time in the palace, eat less and take a stroll in the Imperial Garden when you have time."
"Yes," Zhao Ning replied, then asked in confusion, "Your Majesty, Mu Yan has never given birth, how does she know these things?"
"she……"
The younger sister originally thought it was because her older sister liked to read similar books and would read them in her spare time, which is why she knew so much.
But her lips twitched, and she didn't say anything.
She remembered looking at her older sister's book back then and found that it was... "Postpartum Care of Sows".
Looking at Zhao Ning's belly, the younger sister wondered if her older sister had learned all that knowledge about pregnancy and childbirth from books like those.
Zhao Ning wasn't too curious. After staying in the palace for three days, Feng Zizhou finally couldn't resist and came to the palace to demand the person back.
He was still displeased, but he still knew his place and knelt down to kowtow to his younger sister: "Your Majesty, I was impetuous before and offended you. I know I was wrong and have come here to apologize to Your Majesty."
The younger sister was looking at the memorials when she heard this. Without even looking up, she asked, "How will you apologize?"
Feng Zizhou paused for a moment, then replied, "Your Majesty, I will have no objection to how you deal with me."
"is it?"
The younger sister remained indifferent, as if she hadn't seen Feng Zizhou at all, and continued looking at her folded document.
Feng Zizhou waited for a while, then grew anxious and said again, "Your Majesty, as long as Your Majesty allows my wife and children to return to their residence, I will do whatever Your Majesty asks of me."
The younger sister then looked up, raised an eyebrow, and asked, "Are you worried about your wife and children?"
"Of course I'm worried," Feng Zizhou said hurriedly, glancing to the side as if he wanted to check on his wife and children.
However, Zhao Ning and her child are not here.
The younger sister didn't intend for him to see them either, but simply said, "Perfect timing, I have something to take care of. Since you're free, do this task for me."
Feng Zizhou perked up: "Your Majesty, please speak."
The younger sister picked up a memorial from the table and threw it in front of Feng Zizhou: "Take a look."
Feng Zizhou picked it up, opened it, and was stunned.
This memorial is a denunciation against Prince Ning and Princess Xintong. The gist of it is that Prince Ning and Princess Xintong, relying on the Emperor's power, are traveling throughout the Great Zhou Dynasty, and in reality, they are very likely building up their own power base.
Nowadays, the common people praise Prince Ning and Princess Xintong so much that they almost consider them gods. Even the emperor believes that he is able to sit on the throne only because of their influence.
Although Feng Zizhou was reckless, he was not stupid, and his entire back was covered in sweat.
He hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, this is utter nonsense. I have been investigating cases among the common people and have never heard of such a thing. Furthermore..."
"You are in Kyoto, so you naturally cannot hear these voices. In those places far from Kyoto, there are countless people who know Si Mutong but not me."
Feng Zizhou suddenly looked up, staring at the emperor in disbelief.
So, the Emperor actually believed these slanderous words, and didn't even trust his own sister?
The younger sister continued, "I have already ordered General Cao to go and arrest Xiao Youchuan and Si Mutong and bring them back to the capital. They are so audacious and reckless. If I don't get rid of them, wouldn't it be like having someone else sleeping soundly beside me?"
Feng Zizhou shook his head: "No, Your Majesty, they are definitely not like that."
"Oh? Is that so?" The younger sister raised an eyebrow at him. "You trust them so much, but not me. Is it because you're on their side too?"
Feng Zizhou felt a chill run down his spine and couldn't come to his senses for a long time.