Chapter 310 The news that shocked Su Tang
Chapter 310 The news that shocked Su Tang
"Just now, the Second Prince's Mansion sent an invitation." Qi Lingheng took the handkerchief handed to him by Qi Feng and wiped the sweat from his forehead.
"Well, he said that there are two new chefs in the mansion, and they cook delicious food. He invited me to his mansion. Do you want to go with him?" Su Tang asked Qi Lingheng who had already started to take off his coat.
"No, I have to go to the outskirts of Beijing in the afternoon, and I still have a lot of things to deal with when I got back." Qi Lingheng shook his head.
In the previous life, Li Qiao had never appeared, and he had never even heard of this person's name. But in this life, since this person appeared, and this person has the same space as Su Tang, this person must be a variable. He must ask someone to find out the news about this person before he can feel at ease.
That day, Su Tang took a carriage to the Second Prince's Mansion.
Madam Zhao was waiting for Su Tang at the gate of the mansion. When she saw Su Tang's carriage arrive at the gate, she quickly walked to the carriage and raised her hand to greet Su Tang, "Grand Princess."
"Madam Zhao, I'm hungry today. I only had a little breakfast. I'm waiting to try the new dishes made by the chef in Second Brother's mansion." Su Tang naturally stretched out her hand and placed it on Madam Zhao's wrist, and got off the carriage with the help of Madam Zhao's arm.
"If you like the dishes, you can take these two chefs back with you when you return home." Nanny Zhao was an elder who served Concubine Su Tang's mother, so she could naturally make the decisions on these small matters.
What's more, Su Tang and the second prince are siblings from the same mother, so it is very common for them to give servants to each other.
The four maids, Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter, were given to Su Tang by the second prince.
"I dare not kidnap the chef from my second brother's house. I brought Xia Mei with me. She likes cooking the most. I will let her learn from the chefs so that I can eat when I go back."
"Okay then, Xia Mei and the others know the way, so they can just go to the kitchen later." Nanny Zhao looked back at Xia Mei and the others who were following Su Tang.
It seems that these maids are very much liked by Su Tang. Su Tang always takes them with her wherever she goes.
Madam Zhao helped Su Tang into the Second Prince's residence. After the gate was closed, Madam Zhao whispered to Su Tang, "The Second Prince is waiting for you in the main courtyard."
Su Tang nodded and let Aunt Zhao take her to the main courtyard.
Arriving at the main courtyard, Su Tang entered the second prince's study alone.
"Tang'er is here." The second prince was painting a picture in front of the desk. Su Tang saw the picture when she approached, "It's an orchid."
"Well, this black orchid is extremely difficult to keep alive. The Qian family found it with great difficulty. There were five of them, but only this one survived."
The black orchid painted by the second prince was placed on the flower stand in front of the table. Su Tang walked around the desk and took a look at the black orchid.
"Let me help my second brother take care of this black orchid. Maybe I can help him grow a few more."
The temperature in Sutang's space is constant all year round, which is suitable for plant cultivation.
If it really doesn't work, Su Tang can also place the orchid in Li Qiao's space. After all, it is more suitable for plant growth there.
"Oh? Tang'er has someone who can take care of orchids. Then I'll have to trouble Tang'er to help me cultivate this black orchid." The second prince was very happy to hear Su Tang's words. After sketching a few more strokes on the paper, he put down the paintbrush, picked up the cloth towel beside him, wiped his hands and said.
"Well, I guess so. There are indeed people who are good at planting." Su Tang replied.
"Okay." The second prince walked to the side of Molan, and lifted up a leaf of Molan with his slender fingers to admire it.
"By the way, I called you here to tell you something. Recently, Prime Minister Xie has been in close contact with the eldest prince, and my father actually untied Empress Xie's feet a few days ago and returned her phoenix seal. Now the affairs of the palace are once again handed over to Empress Xie."
The second prince said this as he walked to the tea table beside him. The steaming kettle next to the table was boiling, making a gurgling sound.
The second prince sat down, brushed his long sleeves with one hand, picked up the wet towel on the table with the other hand and placed it on the kettle, then picked up the kettle to make tea.
The Second Prince is indeed a man who has received a good education since childhood, and every move he makes is pleasing to the eye.
Su Tang sat opposite the Second Prince, holding her chin and watching him brew tea. Soon a cup of hot tea was placed in front of Su Tang. "Try it. This is the new tribute tea this year. I only got half a catty."
Su Tang picked up the teacup, the mist of tea floated in the air, and a glutinous fragrance filled her nose, "Just the smell tells me it's good tea."
At this time, the second prince also picked up the tea in front of him and took a sip elegantly, "Yes, if it's not good, we won't pay tribute. This tea was also sent to the capital by the kid from the Qian family."
Su Tang also took a sip. Su Tang knew that the boy from the Qian family that the second prince was talking about was Qian Shaojie.
"Now that the Qian family has earned the title of a royal merchant, their business abroad is growing bigger and bigger. Every year, they raise several merchant ships that go out to sea for trade. By the way, you haven't been to the coastal towns yet, right? Let Shaojie take you there to see their merchant ships."
"Well, there may be a chance." Su Tang nodded. She also wanted to see how advanced the ships in this world have been.
However, all this can only be done once she and Qi Lingheng have settled down and can travel around without distractions.
"I heard that Empress Xie was pregnant, so my father released her from the ban."
"Puff...cough cough cough..." Su Tang looked up in surprise. She had just taken a sip of water when she heard such explosive news. She choked, "How did she get pregnant while being locked up? Father..."
"Hehe, father went to Queen Xie's palace more than half a month ago." The second prince handed a handkerchief to Su Tang, who took it and wiped the water stains off her face.
Then Su Tang showed an expression that said "please continue", waiting for the Second Prince to continue.
"It was the second legitimate daughter of the Xie family who led my father to the Fengyi Palace. It is said that Xie Shuyi also stayed in the Fengyi Palace that night."
Su sugar......
This is the aunt and niece sleeping together. Does her cheap father play so extravagantly?
When the Second Prince said this, his face was full of embarrassment. Originally, he shouldn't have told Su Tang these things, but Su Tang would have to know about this sooner or later.
Furthermore, Queen Xie will definitely take revenge on Su Tang after she comes out. Letting Su Tang know about it earlier can also allow her to be prepared.
"I understand." Su Tang nodded.
Emperor Jingdi has not had any new children in recent years. Su Tang remembers that none of the concubines are pregnant now, and the youngest child of Emperor Jingdi is already ten years old.
During these ten years, Emperor Jing favored many concubines, and there were new people in the harem every year, but there was no news of anyone getting pregnant in the palace.
"Empress Xie, this is truly a blessing from an old clam." Su Tang said what she was thinking without realizing it.
"Cough..." This time it was the second prince who was choked.
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