Chapter 57

Concubine Chen stayed in Yongning Bo’s Mansion. Although Chen Jin’s food was controlled, she often cooked to cook for Chen Jin. Chen Jin naturally knew that both her mother and Madam Zhao were considering her, so she was particularly well-behaved. Even if she didn’t like to use it, she would eat everything.

At the beginning, Concubine Chen was a little worried that Chu Xiuming and Shen Jin would sleep with each other every day, but knew that neither of them was a child who was ignorant of their scheming, so she didn't speak. She also saw that although Chu Xiuming didn't like to talk, she was considerate to her daughter in everything, so she felt at ease.

Not only that, Concubine Chen also carefully observed the people in the mansion, especially Anping and An Ning. Seeing that they were not only caring for Chen Jin, but also completely relieved without the thoughts of being around. After staying in Yongning Bo’s Mansion for three days, she was ready to say goodbye.

Chen Jin was naturally reluctant to leave, but he was not ignorant of his qualities. Concubine Chen hugged her in her arms like a child, but she didn't say anything else. However, she asked her to sit in front of the dressing table, and comb her hair with her own hands. She quickly tied up a beautiful bun and chose a butterfly hairpin from the jewelry box...

Looking at Yue Liang's daughter, Concubine Chen felt joyful. Knowing that Concubine Chen was about to leave, Chen Jin became more and more charming. She stayed beside Concubine Chen. When Chu Xiuming came over, he saw the mother and daughter talking intimately. Concubine Chen then said that she wanted to leave. Chu Xiuming said, "Mother-in-law might as well stay for two more days."

Concubine Chen said, "I'm afraid there is something wrong in the mansion. Only the princess supports it. I'm a little tired after all."

Chu Xiuming said, "Please stay for another two days."

Chen Jin moved his lips and looked at Chu Xiuming, feeling a little uneasy. Concubine Chen frowned slightly, nodded at Chu Xiuming's appearance, "Okay, I'll disturb you for a few more days." He reached out and gently grabbed Chen Jin's, "Jin girl wanted to use sour bamboo shoots and chicken skin soup yesterday, so I'll go to the kitchen to take a look."

"Please trouble my mother-in-law." Chu Xiuming said.

Concubine Chen smiled and went out. Chu Xiuming reached out and held Chen Jin's hand and said, "Would I be fine with you for a walk?"

Chen Jin nodded, stood up with Chu Xiuming's force, and the two of them slowly walked into the garden. In front of Chu Xiuming, Chen Jin could not hide things on his face, and at this time he showed some uneasiness. Chu Xiuming said, "I'm afraid I'm going out in a few days."

"Will you come back safely?" Chen Jin didn't ask where to go, why not stay by her, and just wanted to know if he would come back safely.

Chu Xiuming gently carried Chen Jin up, let her sit on his arm, and said, "Yes."

Chen Jin responded, with a bright smile on his face and said, "Then I'll wait for you."

"Yeah." Chu Xiuming didn't explain anything, but said, "In two days, the court's orders came down, and I will send you back to Prince Rui's Mansion."

"Okay." Chen Jin's eyes turned red, but she did not shed tears. She just acted coquettishly, "Do you know if you want to come back early to pick me up?"

Chu Xiuming responded, but did not immediately hug Chen Jin, but just hugged her and walked slowly in the garden.

By the time he returned, Chen Jin had returned to his smile. If Chu Xiuming had not found Chen Jin secretly crying in his sleep at night, he would have been hiding it, Chu Xiuming said nothing, but just reached out to gently stroke Chen Jin's back. Chen Jin's body trembled, then turned over and never hid it again. He looked at Chu Xiuming with red eyes. Chu Xiuming simply stood up and leaned on the bed. Chen Jin moved to his arms, put his hands on his waist, and his cheeks were leaning against Chu Xiuming's chest, and he started crying quietly.

Chen Jin cried almost without a sound, but tears kept falling. In fact, it was not a big mistake for Chen Jin to do this. It was just that he understood that Chu Xiuming's trip was probably dangerous, otherwise he would not have kept it like this from himself. In addition, he was prone to random thoughts after he was pregnant, so he cried like this.

Chu Xiuming circled Chen Jin with his hands and kept assuring in her ears, "I will definitely return safely."

In Chu Xiuming's voice, whether he was tired of crying or relieved, Chen Jin gradually fell asleep. Chu Xiuming looked at Chen Jin's sleeping look and felt a different feeling in his heart, reluctance and a lot of heartache.

Chen Jin woke up very late. She woke up. When she woke up, she saw Concubine Chen and Madam Zhao sitting in the room with something sewn. She sat up as if she was looking for something. Concubine Chen and Madam Zhao noticed it and smiled at each other. Madam Zhao got up and went to the kitchen outside to short things. Concubine Chen walked to the bed, looked at her daughter, and sighed slightly in her heart, "Are you awake?"

Chen Jin looked a little aggrieved, and he pursed his lips and hugged Concubine Chen's waist without saying a word.

Concubine Chen was amused by Chen Jin, "Why is her son-in-law still like a child? She is in the study?"

Chen Jin then breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, "Yes."

Concubine Chen didn't know whether it was good or bad for her daughter and son-in-law to have such a deep relationship, but she said softly, "I've called in, don't act like a spoiled person like this."

"Okay." Chen Jin took a few deep breaths before letting go of Concubine Chen. Although she did not smile, her expression improved a lot. If she had not had to go, Chen Jin believed that Chu Xiuming would not just let her go. After blinking, she found that there was no sour feeling after crying.

Concubine Chen went to the door and opened the door, asking Anping and the others to bring water in, and waited for Chen Jin to change clothes and wash. Madam Zhao also brought the hot sheep's milk. Because Chen Jin was pregnant, it was difficult to add almonds to remove the fishy smell. Although the taste was not good, Chen Jin would not repel it. She obediently brought it to drink a bowl.

Chu Xiuming also knew that Chen Jin had woken up. When he came over, Chen Jin happened to be dressing up. As soon as he saw Chu Xiuming, Chen Jin complained in a sweet voice, "I thought my husband ran away secretly."

"No." Chu Xiuming greeted Concubine Chen, then walked over and held Chen Jin's hand, "Let's have a meal."

"Okay." Chen Jin looked at Concubine Chen with a smile on his face and said, "Mother, let's go for food."

"I've used it." Concubine Chen said with a smile, "Who is going to wait for you, a lazy guy?"

Chen Jin frowned and laughed again. He walked towards the dining room with Chu Xiuming. The food was put out, which Chen Jin liked. Although Chen Jin and Chu Xiuming didn't say anything yesterday, they both saw the reluctance in Chen Jin's eyes and the more clingy posture than usual. They had guesses in their minds, so they got up early and prepared a lot of things that match Chen Jin's appetite. They just hope that Chen Jin would be in a better mood.

When Chu Xiuming was taking a nap with Chen Jin in the afternoon, Emperor Rencheng came from the palace and rushed to recruit Chu Xiuming into the palace. Chen Jin didn't say anything, so he got up and called Chu Xiuming to come and put it on Chu Xiuming's official uniform, then put it on Chu Xiuming, then wrapped it in a cloak and sent it to Chu Xiuming out of the hospital. Chu Xiuming touched Chen Jin's face and said, "When you wake up, let Xiaobudian come to play with you for a while, I will be back soon."

"Okay." Chen Jin raised his lips and smiled.

Chu Xiuming glanced at Madam Zhao, Madam Zhao nodded slightly, and then Chu Xiuming turned around and left. Although he never looked back, he knew that Chen Jin was still standing at the door.

After he couldn't see Chu Xiuming, Chen Jin blinked and then said, "Madam, let's go back."

Madam Zhao said quietly, "The general will be back later, so you don't need to worry about it."

Chen Jin smiled and said, "I know, let's pack up the general, I don't know where to go... prepare more medicinal materials..."

Madam Zhao smiled and said, "Mrs. Is it still thoughtful."

Chen Jin didn't know that Madam Zhao was coaxing her. When she returned to the room, she simply stopped sleeping. So she changed her clothes and discussed with Madam Zhao to pack up her things. Concubine Chen also came over. The three of them quickly made a list and carefully checked it and added some more.

Madam Zhao took the maid and packed it up, but Chen Jin took out the sachet that he had not made for a long time and started making it again. Concubine Chen was by her side and occasionally gave her some advice.

When Chu Xiuming arrived in the palace, he found that many ministers had come. Emperor Cheng's face looked ugly. This time, before Chu Xiuming finished his tribute, he said, "I'm happy to calm down."

Chu Xiuming's expression did not change at all when he heard this beloved minister. The old ministers were extremely cunning and did not show any signs. However, some young officials showed a little in their eyes, but they quickly restrained themselves.

Although Emperor Cheng said this, Chu Xiuming still saluted respectfully. Emperor Cheng said, "My dear, I just got the news today. The people in Fujian actually..."

Prime Minister Chen lowered his eyes slightly, but said nothing. He knew the news last night. Emperor Cheng immediately summoned him to the palace to discuss how to deal with it. Some time ago, they had already discussed the matter of pirates, but because of an accident in the Yongle Marquis' Mansion, Emperor Cheng summoned the imperial physician. After Emperor Cheng found out, he said it in public to ridicule Chu Xiuming's uneasy family. The matter of pirates was interrupted. Emperor Cheng did not take the pirates seriously, so he did not mention it again. Who would have thought that those pirates were so rampant?

What made Emperor Cheng most angry was that the people there actually colluded with the pirates, looted the county town within one night and killed the magistrate's family. Then they reported it. The officials in central Fujian were all Emperor Cheng personally accepted the orders, and they were all his confidants.

The reason why Emperor Cheng called Prime Minister Chen was not only to suppress the gangs, but also to take the opportunity to retaliate against Chu Xiuming. After all, Emperor Cheng did not take those pirates seriously, but only felt that the officials there were afraid that the officials there would be a sudden mistake. After all, two years ago, many pirates were killed there. It was last year that Emperor Cheng specially gave a special reward.

This time, they were all the people over there, and they didn't know that the emperor was very kind and heartless. They discussed with Prime Minister Chen last night and decided on a plan. Only today did Chu Xiuming come.

Emperor Cheng finished talking about the matter and looked at Chu Xiuming and said, "Yongning Bo has made great achievements in his military affairs, but he just wants to get it."

Even if Chu Xiuming wanted to calm down, he was filled with anger when he listened to Emperor Cheng's words, and lowered his head but said nothing.

Emperor Cheng first praised Chu Xiuming, and then said, "Is Yongning Bo willing to pacify the enemy for me?"

Before Chu Xiuming could speak, he saw the Minister of Revenue coming out and crying, "Your Majesty, the national treasury is empty. After the border city was relieved from the difficulties some time ago, the supplies sent to the border city were already hard-working, but now they really can't hold much."

After the Minister of Revenue said that, Emperor Cheng looked embarrassed, but his heart was full of excitement, and he pretended to be worried and asked, "It's really gone?"

The Minister of Revenue knelt down and said, "This year, we will collect all..."

Listening to the words of the Minister of Revenue, the ministers had their own thoughts in their hearts. They said so accurately that they had prepared in advance. Even if they questioned it now, it would be useless. Emperor Cheng said with a embarrassed look on his face, "How many more can he take out?"

"There are not many people who were sent to Shu for disaster relief." The Minister of Revenue reported a number.

Chu Xiuming's expression remained unchanged, and many people looked ugly. The Minister of War came out and accused him, "Can you let all the soldiers go to war on hunger?"

The three armies moved forward before they moved their food and grass. How important is the baggage? Each civilian can carry six dou of rice, and the soldiers can carry dry food for five days, which can last for 18 days at a time. Even if they travel forty kilometers a day, it is more than a thousand miles from the capital to the central Fujian. Even if they can take water along the way, according to the Minister of Revenue, there are less than 10,000 soldiers who go from the capital to the central Fujian. Although they can collect grain along the way, it also hinders the reputation of Chu Xiuming.

Another minister said, "It's just a pirate, there are also the magistrate general in central Fujian, and the Wei minister does not need to send Yongning Bo to."

"That's right." Someone stood up and said respectfully, "If someone sent from the capital to pacify the pirates, it would seem that the court would attach too much importance to those pirates, so as not to be fussy and the treasury was empty and could not afford to consume it."

Prime Minister Chen said, "The old minister thinks that Your Majesty should send Yongning Bo to the place, but you don't have to bring many soldiers from the capital to the place. Just hurry up and rush there. Your Majesty can order Yongning Bo to lead the soldiers in Fujian to fight against the pirates."

Emperor Cheng looked at Chu Xiuming who was still moving and said, "What do you think?"

Chu Xiuming said, "Your Majesty feels how should the people in Fujian deal with it?"

"Killing without mercy." Emperor Cheng said without hesitation, "I treat the people well, but they collude with the pirates and plot to kill officials of the court, which is equivalent to bandits."

Chu Xiuming asked again, "What if there are officials colluding with pirates?"

"Impossible." Emperor Cheng said angrily. He thought Chu Xiuming's words were deliberately ugly because he personally accepted the fate of the officials in Fujian. They were all his people. Chu Xiuming's words were undoubtedly a slap in the face of Emperor Cheng.

Chu Xiuming said calmly, "I should share your worries for Your Majesty and go to pacify the enemy, but ask Your Majesty to order me that I can act cheaply in Fujian, whether it is officials or the people, those who collude with the pirates will be killed without mercy."

Emperor Cheng was happy when he heard this, so he couldn't ask, "How much food and soldiers do Yongning need?"

Chu Xiuming asked back, "How much does Your Majesty think are appropriate?"

As soon as these words came out, Emperor Cheng felt embarrassed and said, "Why would Yongning Bo lead a hundred people from the capital?"

"I obey the order." Chu Xiuming had no objection.

Emperor Cheng smiled and said, "Then I will issue an order now. I have agreed to what Yongning Bo asked for." But he added, "The officials killed must have real evidence. Yongning Bo should not kill people randomly."

Chu Xiuming didn't say anything else. Emperor Cheng immediately asked someone to write an order, but gave Prime Minister Chen a wink, asking him to secretly send a letter to his confidant in Fujian, and would definitely let Yongning Bo die at the hands of the pirates.

Emperor Cheng was proud of himself and he rested in the queen's harem at night. Who knew that this pride was only the next morning court.

In the morning court, Emperor Cheng had just announced the incident of Yongning Bo Ping's siege, when a censor suddenly impeached Prime Minister Chen. Before Emperor Cheng could react, he reported dozens of guilty charges from Prime Minister Chen and took out a letter of complaint written in blood. The complaint was against Prime Minister Chen's relatives...

At this time, Chu Xiuming was sending Chen Jin and Concubine Chen back to the Rui Palace. Because he sent someone to deliver a letter to Princess Rui in advance, Princess Rui had asked someone to clean up the yard. She also knew about Emperor Cheng's sending Yongning Bo to Fujian, so she didn't give any advice. However, after using the meal, Chen Xuan told Chu Xiuming about the names and identities of the people, "It was my mother who asked me to tell you, these are all credible people."

Chu Xiuming is not a ungrateful person. In fact, he had already made preparations after knowing about the incident in Central Fujian. He never thought that Princess Rui told him these things. Chen Xuan said, "These are arranged by his grandfather, and the father doesn't know either. Even I only knew one day earlier than you."

"I understand." Chu Xiuming didn't say anything thankful, "I think the prince should go home soon, so you don't need to worry too much."

Chen Xuan nodded. Although he didn't know what his mother was planning, he still said, "Don't worry, my third sister, I'm still my sister, so I won't be bullied."

Chu Xiuming nodded and smiled and said, "Okay."

The two of them said a few words and separated. Chen Xuan went to see Princess Rui and said carefully about Chu Xiuming's words and attitude. Princess Rui nodded and said, "I understand. When your father comes back, I will discuss with him and make a marriage for you."

"Mother?" Chen Xuan looked at Princess Rui in confusion.

Princess Rui smiled but said nothing. She already had a few candidates in her heart, and she had to meet her before she could decide.

Chen Jin is Mrs. Yongning Bo, and it is not suitable to live in Moyunyuan with Yongning Bo, so Princess Rui specially asked someone to clean up a yard. The yard is not big but it is convenient to enter and exit the street. After Yongning Bo leaves, Chen Jin is willing to live here or at Moyunyuan.

Not only that, he also handed over the treasured ginseng to Chu Xiuming.

Emperor Cheng only gave Chu Xiuming three days, so no one was willing to disturb the two young couples.
To be continued...