Aling'a's expression became a little stiff. Obviously, Concubine Wen was still very important to him or the family. They did not abandon Concubine Ping like the Hesheli family did. They still expected Concubine Wen to be in the harem.
Their status is permanent, after all, one is their own daughter, and the concubine is just an in-law who can abandon them at any time.
Xuan Ye signaled Weiwei and others to go down. Lan Qi stood up and wanted to leave, but the emperor left her behind and smiled faintly: "It's nothing important. It's just something deep in the palace. It's inconvenient for you and the others to know about it."
Lan Qi just sat still and listened to Aling'a tremblingly say: "The imperial concubine has been in close contact with her brother recently. I dare not speculate on what she said. There is no concrete evidence to prove that the imperial concubine is related to this matter. Please, Your Majesty
Forgive me."
"You have inherited the family business. Your eldest son is the son of your first wife, so he should inherit the family business. Your brother and sister-in-law are the sisters of your first wife. It is understandable for them to want to keep the eldest son's status in the family. But
If the new wife is favored, the son will be more valuable than the mother in the future. As a younger brother, you can take charge of the family, let alone your children." Xuan Ye said slowly, glanced at Lan Qi, and continued, "This matter is indeed true.
The internal fighting in your family is more convincing. Think about it, why is the imperial concubine so stupid? There is something wrong with the things she sent, isn't she in trouble? "
Aling and Alian claimed that it was, but Lan Qi said: "Perhaps the imperial concubine did not calculate that the family would bring a bowl of porridge to worship the ancestors. After all, it is a reward from Xianfu Palace, and it is only etiquette for the family to enjoy it. Since there is no evidence to prove this
Being related to the imperial concubine means that there is no evidence to prove the empress’ innocence. I have such an idea rashly, so please forgive me, the emperor.”
Xuan Ye's expression did not change, but Aling'a, who was sitting next to him, became flustered and said anxiously: "Your Majesty, your Majesty allows Chen to talk too much. The imperial concubine relies entirely on family support in the palace. Now that I have become relatives with your Majesty, I will certainly support you in the future."
Your Majesty, if the family is like this, how could the Imperial Concubine..."
Lan Qi said calmly: "I have heard a lot of beautiful words of truth. I am not convinced that the imperial concubine has done anything. I just see my sister suffering so much and I can't swallow it. If there is evidence to prove that the imperial concubine has
Since you are innocent, I naturally dare not criticize your empress."
Aling'a was so nervous that he was sweating. The charcoal burning in the hall was very warm, and his collar was a little wet. He said awkwardly: "It is easy to find evidence to prove a person's guilt, but how to prove a person's innocence? I have never
I have handled cases before, but I don’t understand the ways here. Please forgive me, can you give me some more time?"
Lan Qi smiled slightly: "I'm afraid that there will be no result in this matter. What I said, I just hope that you can pay more attention to the imperial concubine in the future. The empress is simple and easy to be deceived. Don't let you be jealous again.
My brother interacts with her and instigates her to do extraordinary things in order to avoid future troubles."
Only then did A Ling'a understand. He stood up and said that he would definitely do as Concubine De said. Lan Qi smiled and told him: "Everything goes well with the family. Your brother and sister-in-law are also Lan Ying's brother and sister-in-law. Don't call her
People say that the new lady is instigating discord in your family."
Aling Ashi kept claiming that, Lan Qi didn't know what his face was like in the court, let alone his attitude toward the imperial concubine. At least he was devoted to Lan Ying, and now he was respectful to her. Of course, the emperor was by his side at the moment.
Even though he had to smile and be groveling no matter what, Lan Qi was not too complacent and had no intention of having anything to do with Aling'a. Her only hope was that her sister could live a happy life.
"Continue to investigate. If it is found that the imperial concubine is related to this matter, you must report it to me. I really will not embarrass you brothers and sisters, but if I find it first and you conceal it, some things will not be so easy to say." Xuan Ye was at this moment.
Then he spoke seriously, "This matter is big or small, you must understand in your heart."
A Ling A'aling kowtowed and agreed, and soon retreated. Lan Qi was supposed to get up and invite Ama's mother in, but when she walked to the door, she closed the door behind her back. Xuan Ye felt a little strange, but when she saw Lan Qi walking in front of her,
Huo Ran knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, I also have something to say."
"What's wrong?" Xuan Ye smiled.
"Just now, the emperor said that the new Mrs. Ying'er is favored, and in the future the children will be more valuable than the mother. It is understandable if the child she gives birth to takes away the eldest son's status in the family." Lan Qi looked up at Xuan Ye and said piously and solemnly, "But this
After all, it is a small matter for each family. Whether the eldest son or the second son inherits the family business depends on the preference of the head of the family. But the same thing cannot happen casually in the court and the royal family. I understand my current status, Your Majesty.
What I said just now made me very uneasy. I just want to reassure the emperor. I will never dare to have any wrong thoughts. Having children is a blessing from God and the emperor's love. I only hope that the children will grow up healthily and have a bright future. No.
If you dare to covet the position of the East Palace, please rest assured, Your Majesty."
Lan Qi deeply admired him, and Xuan Ye's expression became solemn. He would not doubt that Lan Qi would do something inappropriate because of his favor, but as an emperor, he really had to be on guard. Now
He was slightly shocked by Lan Qi's frank words. The words he just inadvertently said to Aling'a obviously revealed his thoughts intentionally or unintentionally, but he was not targeting Lan Qi or anyone else. It was just that all this had already happened.
It just became his instinct as an emperor.
"My love for you can be given up at any time. You have no family support behind you. When the emperor's grandmother returns to Yaochi in the future, you will lose your strongest support. How can you alone in the deep palace help you?"
Clouds cover hands and become rain?" Xuan Ye smiled disdainfully, stood up and helped his beloved woman up, "I understand your thoughts and our feelings even more. Although I am happy that you can express these words, it is a bit cruel after all.
The reality is that you are helpless and heartless, and feel really unhappy."
"It's my fault that I said these words politely, but the emperor's words really touched me. I just faced Aling and Achen, and I was also very arrogant and rude." Lan Qi finally laughed freely,
The eyebrows are curved and relaxed, "I have long said that if you have anything to say in the future, you must say it out. It is uncomfortable to hold it in your heart. Don't accumulate unnecessary grudges bit by bit, which will become inextricable in the future.
The knot in my heart is what I hope for, but you will never dislike it for the rest of your life."
"It's a pity that if you get older, your skin is no longer tender, your waist is no longer slender, and your face is no longer smooth, I will probably dislike it."
Dislike it, I will abuse those young concubines to vent my anger."
There was loud laughter in the hall, and the mighty couple waiting outside looked at each other, not knowing what could happen to the two emperors and concubines. Mrs. Wu Ya timidly said to the master: "I really don't want to see our daughter being pampered like this.
The day will come when you will fall out of favor.”
Wei Wu scolded his wife: "What nonsense are you talking about? Your Majesty's state of mind is different from other people's. How could she be rejected by the Emperor? Do you women only think that men will be attracted to young and beautiful people when they see them? The Emperor is rich in the world, and he can't get anything. I'm afraid
It’s just that we, a small family of a small family, can’t get the family relationship, but this is what I can give you.”
No one else heard the couple's words, but they spoke as if they were true. Since ancient times, emperors have said that they are lonely and widowed. How can they just say it casually? There are so many beauties, and beauty cannot last forever. To be together for a lifetime, you still need to cherish each other sincerely.
.
After a short gathering, the imperial concubine quickly returned home. Although Lan Qi was reluctant to leave her family, it was easier than ever to meet each other. After feeling a little sad, she let go and rushed back to the palace before dark to meet in front of the Empress Dowager.
They talked about many interesting things, and Xuan Ye also came over to persuade the imperial grandmother to go with him to rest after the new year. The empress dowager did not want the concubines to stay in the palace and be jealous, but Xuan Ye said: "If you are jealous, you must be against the emperor."
Grandmother's lack of filial piety will not be tolerated by her grandchildren. Letting them stay in the harem is already tolerant. Why else would you like to live in a garden?"
Lan Qi didn't want to make things worse, so she joked to lighten the atmosphere and acted coquettishly to the Empress Dowager: "I've been doing my best in front of you, so I haven't been disliked by the emperor. Otherwise, I would have been relegated to the cold palace.
.”
Xuan Ye glared at her, and the Empress Dowager laughed and scolded: "If you don't behave yourself, you deserve to be disliked." After being happy for a while, the Empress Dowager said again, "We have to be busy with Yin Ti's wedding in the first month, so don't announce it first.
The news that you are going to live in the garden should not distract people from going over there to take care of things. You have not treated your eldest brother’s wedding well. Xuan Ye, this is just your first time marrying your daughter-in-law. Since you have given your eldest brother dignity, don’t
Wherever you make discounts, don't let them have anything to say in the future. As for the prince's wedding, it's all in the future."
Speaking of the child's marriage, Xuan Ye happened to have something to tell his grandmother. At this moment, he said: "The Crown Princess has an extraordinary status. My grandson wants to choose carefully. Later, he wants to give the Crown Prince a blessing. If he finds a reliable and safe child,
Just straighten her up. If she is not very good, she is not suitable to be the Crown Princess. Naturally, she will choose someone else. Grandma, do you think this is reliable?"
The Empress Dowager agreed and said slowly: "The Crown Princess cannot be decided casually. The future mother of a country must be excellent in everything. Appearance and family background are secondary. If I can still choose for you, of course I will do my best. Otherwise
"In the future, you should not make decisions on your own. Women think more about women than you men. Find a reliable person to discuss it with. Even the Queen Mother, you can also listen to what she has to say."
Xuan Ye looked at Lan Qi, but she waved her hands repeatedly: "I am unreliable. Your Majesty, please don't bother me when the time comes."
The Empress Dowager was overjoyed. She smiled at Xuan Ye and said, "Look, there's no point in holding her in your hand and petting her. She can't do anything important. I won't be surprised if you get tired of her in the future."
Of course, all this was just a joke to make grandma happy. If we really need to discuss anything in the future, Lan Qi is definitely the most reliable. She has no selfish motives and can look at everything calmly. Xuan Ye understands this very well.