Chapter 458 Hello, hey, hey! I'm the Queen Mother. Who are you?
During the New Year's Eve, the lights in the general's mansion were on for the first time.
In previous years, apart from a few old servants, there was no one in the mansion, and it was so deserted that it made people feel distressed.
But this year is different. Not only has the host returned, but there is also a lovely hostess.
Everyone around Qi Changchuan was aware of Shi Li's identity and treated her as one of their own, and no one thought it was wrong.
After eating the dumplings, Shi Li felt sleepy again, and she was drowsy with one hand on her cheek.
Qi Changchuan sat next to her, looking at her, his expression turning a little cold.
Seven years ago, Shi Li was a healthy little girl who was full of energy all the time.
However, she was forced to take Empress Dowager Mu's medicine for a long time, and was punished and suffered, so her health is now not as good as before.
The imperial physician only told the late emperor and Zhou Youning about this matter, and even Shi Li herself didn't know about it.
Later, Zhou Youning told Qi Changchuan indirectly and tactfully.
The proud princess said solemnly: "Lili is very weak. If you still want to have many children, I advise you to go back to the South Region and find eight or ten of them!"
Spreading branches and leaves?
Ten or eight?
Qi Changchuan had never thought about it.
He walked to Shi Li, leaned over and picked her up.
"Hmm?" The sleepy girl opened her eyes, looked at him, then closed her eyes sleepily again.
"Go to sleep for a while, I'll wake you up later."
Qi Changchuan's voice was exceptionally gentle, like someone coaxing a child who didn't want to sleep.
This time, Shi Li didn't even open his eyes and responded in a very faint voice.
"Um……"
Qi Changchuan grabbed the thick and warm cloak and wrapped it around her, then continued walking out.
Who knew that as soon as I walked into the corridor, the sound of firecrackers rang out all around me.
The new year has arrived.
All the haze of the past will pass with the old year.
The year ahead will be filled with joy and happiness.
Qi Changchuan subconsciously wanted to cover Shi Li's ears, but he was a moment too slow.
"Qi Changchuan, Happy New Year, and may you be happy every year from now on!"
Shi Li woke up and looked at the man in front of her seriously with wide eyes.
There was still a very shallow scar on his chin, and it was unknown in which year or during which war it was left.
Qi Changchuan gently placed Shi Li on the ground, raised his hand and gently tucked a strand of hair that was blocking her eyebrows behind her ear.
"Lili, be happy every day."
The sound of festive firecrackers was heard all around, and the night wind outside the corridor was blowing light snow slowly.
The new year will definitely be a good year.
For the rest of his days, Shi Li had to stay in Chengyang Palace, calmly receiving batches of noble ladies who came to pay homage to the empress dowager.
Fortunately, they all understood their identities and were particularly tactful in front of Shi Li.
The Grand Tutor even locked Su Yanshi up in his house, telling the public that she was sick and bedridden and could not enter the palace.
Ever since the last incident, the Grand Tutor no longer dared to provoke Qi Changchuan easily.
After insisting on seeing off another group of ladies, Shi Li leaned back on the chaise longue and yawned tiredly.
"If the queen doesn't like it, I'll find a reason to push him out."
Xin Tang stood nearby, frowning in pain.
"It's okay, I can still hold on."
Shi Li waved her hand to refuse, "If I don't show up at this time, people outside may speculate, so let's proceed step by step."
Although the imperial capital appears calm on the surface, the situation is still turbulent behind the scenes.
In a few months, Zhou Chenghao will reach the age to rule the country, and it will be time to enthrone a queen. Many people are getting excited.
But with Qi Changchuan and Zhou Youning watching, no one dared to act rashly.
Shi Li knew all these things in her heart even though she didn't tell anyone.
As a mascot queen mother, she couldn't help much, but she couldn't disturb the current peace. She still had to do all her duties well.
Another matter that has attracted the attention of many people is that the prince of the Western Regions will soon arrive in the imperial capital with gifts of apology.