Noble Jue Chan's expression changed from surprise to calmness, and he smiled slightly when he sat down. "The empress is really everywhere in the palace now. I knew this day would happen from the first time I saw her."
Lan Qi said calmly: "Eunuch Liang has been in the palace for a long time, and the emperor gave me him, which is equivalent to giving me countless pairs of eyes and ears."
"So your Majesty thinks that Concubine Chen and Concubine Hui are together again?"
"I said that you are free, and I also said that if one day you and I have different opinions, we just need to explain to each other."
Both of them were calm, with calm expressions on their faces, as if they were talking about something very ordinary, but every word they said determined whether they would continue to join forces or become enemies from now on.
Master Jue Chan stood up and put out the incense burner. He seemed worried that the scent would cause discomfort to the pregnant woman. He turned around and pushed open the window with his own hands. A gust of cool breeze came in, making both of them more awake. She stood under the window, not afraid that the sound would spread out and be heard.
, said to Lan Qi with a smile: "Is the empress worried that I will betray you by siding with Concubine Hui for the sake of the future of his wife, children and mother?"
"This is human nature." Lan Qi responded, "I know you can't just watch his children and women become slaves and suffer humiliation."
As expected, there was sadness in Mrs. Juechan's eyes. Concubine De was right in saying these few words, but she was relieved immediately and smiled calmly: "Don't worry, concubine. In my humble opinion, the emperor will not go to that step."
Lan Qi didn't understand what Jue Chan meant for a while, but after thinking about it over and over, it seemed to gradually become clear to her. Xuan Ye had told her that it was so easy to kill Mingzhu to kill people and their hearts. He must have wanted to use Mingzhu to accomplish greater things.
Lan Qi thought to herself that if, as Jue Chan said, the emperor did not reach that point in the end, he would be worried about his eldest brother, and the other reason would be that if the Pearl Party was wiped out, the balance of power among the various factions in the imperial court would be
If they were broken, without the checks and balances between them, it would be time for them all to attack the emperor.
Similar words, Mrs. Juechan later explained to Lan Qi that Lan Qi didn't know whether she could think of these things, whether she was smart or because everyone could see it. However, she still hid her mind that she also thought of these things, and just said indifferently: "
We don’t want to discuss government affairs.”
Seeing that her words were firm, Juechan didn't say anything more and returned to the main point: "Since I understand that this incident will not cause the collapse of Mingzhu Mansion and will not destroy Concubine Hui's future, how can I conspire with her?"
."
Lan Qi frowned slightly: "But if you meet each other frequently, I'm afraid that other people in the palace will notice it. You should give me an explanation so that I can trust you. If there is any conflict between us, we should break up as soon as possible and pursue our own interests.
There's nothing wrong with that. I'm a tolerant person. It's boring to get entangled with each other and doubt each other. You are a cheerful person and you shouldn't do such a thing."
Jue Chan was actually a little happy, and said with a sigh of relief: "After more than ten years in this palace, it is really the easiest to talk to the empress." Immediately, he said to Concubine De seriously, "This is the first time I have seen her, I am so impressed by my concubine.
Unprepared, she threatened Rongruo's wife, children, and children just as you thought. This is indeed the concubine's weakness, but when she came back and thought about it carefully, she realized that with the emperor's many years of literary and martial arts, he would never act rashly and quickly.
Annihilating a group of forces, then I don’t have to worry about it. The second meeting was arranged, and I told her clearly that it was impossible to help her, so she used the eighth prince as a threat again. "
Hearing that Concubine Hui threatened Jue Chan with the child, Lan Qi sneered: "If she is calculating Brother Eighth like this, I will find a way to help you get the child back. It won't be difficult."
But Jue Chan didn't take it seriously and said coldly: "I don't care about Eighth Brother at all. It doesn't matter whether he is alive or dead. She insisted on giving me a time limit to let me think about the importance of this. I know
She will continue to struggle, and today I have finally settled the matter with her."
"As long as you understand in your heart." Lan Qi was willing to choose to believe Jue Chan, but she was not curious about what Jue Chan said to Concubine Hui. Instead, Jue Chan took the initiative and said, "I told her, if she keeps pestering me,
My concubine will bring about a bad end for both her and my eldest brother."
Lan Qi was startled, and Jue Chan continued to smile and said: "Of course, this is the result if she doesn't get entangled, but I told her that if she doesn't get entangled, each other's well-being has nothing to do with her."
"You lied to her, and she may not believe it." Faced with such cold and cruel words, Lan Qi remained indifferent. Instead, she felt that Concubine Hui would not believe Jue Chan. When she came to her senses, she remembered that Jue Chan's words also involved the big people.
Brother, after all, is a soft-hearted person, so he couldn't help but say, "Wouldn't it be better if the elder brother could not be involved?"
Jue Chan didn't have such a soft heart. Facing the person who ruined her life, she only had hatred. She shook her head and said: "I will not intentionally harm the eldest brother. Everything depends on the eldest brother's own destiny. The same thing
It won't be effective if it is done to other elder brothers. Do you think this kind of thing is because the concubine wants to harm him, or is it the elder brother's own fault?"
Lan Qi's heart sank, she understood that no matter what the outcome was, Jue Chan would never let Concubine Hui go.
"A pair of scissors and a knife can kill her anytime, anywhere." Jue Chan said with a cold smile, "But I don't want to see her die. The emperor has already refused to let her live well. I want her to have a hard time."
.Mother, do you know? The most desperate thing for a person is probably the inability to die."
Lan Qi put aside all her compassion. To eliminate evil is to promote good. She could not lose to her soft heart again and again. At this moment, she also sneered: "She is too stupid. To threaten you with Nalan Rongruo's wife, children and mother is not the same as tearing you apart."
To add a pinch of salt to the wound?"
Mrs. Juechan looked happy to have met a close friend, nodded and said, "Your Majesty, you are wise."
This sincere conversation allowed Lan Qi to let go of her worries and resolve not to doubt Jue Chan's intentions again. Concubine Hui seemed to be suppressed by Jue Chan. After that, she lived in seclusion even more, and the palace was peaceful for a while.
It was the birthday of Fourth Elder Brother at the end of the month. When the imperial concubine held a banquet for Fourth Elder Brother in Chengqian Palace, it was a bit lively.
On the day of Yinzhen's birthday, the imperial concubine prepared a surprise for her son. Yuxi, who had not been in the palace for a long time, was brought in. Although the empress dowager would not agree, the imperial concubine planned to apologize afterwards. The most important thing was that
This pair of childhood sweethearts can meet each other.
When Yinzhen came back from the study, he changed his clothes and went to greet the ladies who were congratulating him. At first glance, he saw the girl standing next to his mother. It had been a long time since he saw her. Yuxi had grown taller and thinner. She was already very slim and cute.
Now she has become even more beautiful. The little guy smiled unabashedly and was very happy.
It's just that Yu Xi hasn't been in the palace for so long, and has been learning the rules and skills at home every day. His temper has gradually calmed down, and he is no longer as lively and active as before. When the fourth brother came closer, he just shyly said Fu Shen, not daring to look at him.
.
The imperial concubine smiled and pushed the little girl towards her son, and said generously: "Let's go to Yonghe Palace together. Empress Dowager De is not feeling well today and can't come to join us. It was she who worked so hard to give birth to you. You will live forever."
It’s time to go and kowtow to the empress.”
Everyone in the audience sighed at the generosity of the imperial concubine, but the imperial concubine didn't take it seriously and just talked and laughed. After Yinzhen accepted the order, he took Yuxi out with him. The little girl felt more relaxed when she was away from the adults, smiling sweetly.
Said: "Brother Si, you have grown taller."
Yinzhen smiled and said, "So are you, and you're even better looking."
A red cloud suddenly appeared on the little girl's face, and she walked with her head down in embarrassment. Yinzhen thought she was too slow, so he turned around and took Yu Xi's hand, pulling Yu Xi towards Yonghe Palace. The little girl followed quickly and slowly.
Behind Brother Si, looking at his beautiful profile, the girl's thoughts seemed to bloom from this moment.
Lan Qi had uneasy fetal movement today and couldn't go to Cining Palace. She couldn't congratulate her fourth brother on his birthday in Chengqian Palace. She laughed with Huan Chun and asked if this child knew that today was his brother's birthday and was anxious to run out. Yinzhen was very good at talking.
He and Yuxi are here.
Unexpectedly, it was the imperial concubine who asked the fourth elder brother to come over and kowtow. She watched Yinzhen salute solemnly, and then Yuxi saluted. If the two children had not been separated one after another, Lan Qi felt that if they were destined to get married in a few years, they would get married.
This should be the scene when you are performing a ceremony in the palace.
It was a happy event, and Lan Qi was hugging Yu Xi to her side to ask her about recent events. There was a rush of footsteps outside, and not long after Huan Chun went out, she came back with a pale face and said, "Mother,
Something happened in Cining Palace, the imperial concubine ran out of nowhere and frightened the Empress Dowager."
Lan Qi's whole body felt tight, but fortunately her stomach, which had been wracked all day, calmed down at this moment. Without even thinking about wearing her regular clothes, she hurried out, leaving Yinzhen and Yuxi behind. The little girl was frightened by the sudden incident, while Yinzhen was
He comforted her: "You stay here with Brother Thirteen and the little princess, and I will come to pick you up after I ask my mother."
Although the fourth elder brother was young, he acted prudently and left Yuxi to return to Chengqian Palace. Sure enough, before entering the door, he saw his mother coming out in a hurry, followed by several other concubines, but the imperial concubine ordered them: "You stay here.
Don't make a fuss, it won't help if there are too many people."
When she turned around and saw her son, the imperial concubine thought for a while and led her fourth brother over.
There was no chaos in the Cining Palace. Lan Qi arrived first, and the emperor's imperial concubine arrived almost at the same time. When Xuan Ye saw the imperial concubine leading the fourth brother, a bit of dissatisfaction flashed in his eyes, but it was not appropriate to say anything at this moment.
He only cares about the royal grandmother.
Several imperial doctors took turns to diagnose the Empress Dowager's pulse, but they couldn't explain why. Just now, Grandma Sumala and the Empress Dowager were helping the Empress Dowager to walk in the yard. Suddenly someone rushed in and shouted, and the Empress Dowager was startled.
Her feet were weak and she fell down. Aunt Sumala and the Queen Mother were caught off guard. The three of them rolled to the ground together. How could the old man withstand such a fall? Even Aunt Sumala ducked and couldn't be in front of her at this moment.
According to the words of the imperial doctor, the Empress Dowager is not ill, and her fall did not hurt her bones or muscles. However, she is getting older and her body is getting weaker and weaker. If she is frightened and falls like this, the energy and energy that can originally support her body may be lost.
No one knows whether they will regain their previous energy when they wake up after a fall. In the face of natural aging, not disease, decoction, acupuncture and moxibustion cannot change the reality, and there is nothing they can do.