Yun Zishu pondered for a moment, thinking about what Sicang had said in those days. It was indeed obsession.
But then again, no matter in the past life or in this life, the protagonists are the two of them, there is no third person. She just doesn't want to think about those past things and add trouble.
The hall was quiet for a moment, and Sicang asked Zishu to go to bed and sleep for a while, "I'll call you after midnight."
Yun Zishu shook her head: "The feeling of not getting enough sleep is worse than not sleeping at all."
Sicang stopped forcing himself and waited for Yuan Hai to come back and report: "The imperial study has prepared some dumplings. If the emperor and the empress want to go now, I will let them cook some first."
During the years when Emperor Dongyou Wu reigned, because of the violation of the dragon body, every New Year's Eve after watching the New Year with the ministers, he would eat the dumplings before the end of the palace banquet, so as to avoid the etiquette of the ministers entering the palace to pay New Year's greetings the next day.
It is rare for the king of a country to take a break from court throughout the year. On the morning of New Year's Day, he can sleep a little longer, and then go to the harem to eat dumplings with the queen and concubines, talk about common things, and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere.
Therefore, the imperial dining room has always had a rule of making dumplings in advance.
Sicang calmly ordered: "In that case, order someone to cook some and send them to Jingyang Palace."
"yes."
Xianglan fetched water and helped Yun Zishu cleanse her face and hands. After cleaning up, the two of them got up and went to Jingyang Palace.
Compared to the palaces where other concubines lived together, Jingyang Palace was indeed deserted and deserted. Especially on this noisy New Year's Eve, the bright fireworks outside made Jingyang Palace even more deserted and lonely.
Imagining the scene of the former monarchs and ministers having fun together, Queen Mother Situ felt an unspeakable feeling in her heart. She couldn't tell whether it was regret or hatred, she just felt that... it was completely different from what she expected.
It shouldn't be like this, it shouldn't be like this.
When she ordered someone to retrieve the prince, she was still thinking arrogantly that he was her son, the only prince in the royal family who had the legitimate right to inherit. This identity was given by her - she was the most noble queen in Dongyou, regardless of whether the mother was superior to the son.
Regardless of whether the son is more valuable than the mother, no one can shake her position.
After he returns, he will serve her as his mother well and be respectful and filial to her. After he ascends the throne, he will respect her as his mother, the empress dowager, and be respectful and considerate in everything... instead of being indifferent and letting her fend for herself.
The Queen Mother sat on a chair and watched the palace people coming with food boxes but did not react at all. She just quietly thought about what had happened during this period. She admitted that she had done something wrong and was too indulgent to the Situ family.
Especially Situ Wan.
She also admitted that she interfered too much with Sicang and Yun Zishu, and should not have tried to destroy their relationship as husband and wife, should not have made trouble for Yun Zishu everywhere, and should not have forced Wan'er to think that she was the crown prince.
Raising her hand to caress her forehead, she smiled self-deprecatingly. Her indulgence in Situ Wan was just that she thought she could protect her. Who would have thought that both her son and daughter-in-law were not economical, and they actually left no room for her at all.
"The Emperor has arrived, the Queen has arrived!"
A high-pitched announcement from outside brought back the Queen Mother's wandering thoughts. She raised her head and looked outside the palace door. There were only a few palace maids kneeling on the ground with their heads bowed. The young and noble emperor and queen came together surrounded by everyone.
The palace lanterns illuminated their outstanding eyebrows, as if they were a pair of beautiful people walking out of a painting.
The Queen Mother said nothing, just looked at them without saying a word.
Yun Zishu stepped into the threshold and said in a calm voice: "It's so late, the Queen Mother is still not asleep?"
"It's so noisy outside that I can't sleep." The Queen Mother said calmly, her eyes passing over Sicang's face, "The Emperor is finally willing to come over and take a look."
Sicang's tone was cold: "If you hadn't threatened me with death, I wouldn't have come."
The Queen Mother's expression changed, and then she sneered: "So are you afraid that I will die, or are you afraid that I will die this night?"
The accompanying palace attendants carried exquisite royal food boxes, and Yun Zishu motioned them to take out the dishes and put them on the table: "Today is New Year's Eve, and the Queen Mother is probably deserted by herself. The Emperor and I came over to accompany the Queen Mother to have dinner."
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The Queen Mother looked at her expressionlessly.
"If the Queen Mother feels that forcing her to death is feasible, she can try it often." Yun Zishu raised her lips and smiled, "Although life in Jingyang Palace is lonely, the Queen Mother has been treated well in food and clothing. If you are still not satisfied, I
Sicang will not stop you from doing anything."
"But you still came tonight."
"I came because Si Cang wanted to come, and Si Cang wanted to come because you threatened to die." Yun Zishu's eyes were cold, "The Queen Mother should know that Si Cang is not afraid of your death, but she doesn't want you to die on this special day.
, I don’t want you to die before I give birth. In the final analysis, what he cares about is not you, but me and the child in my belly.”
This counterattack undoubtedly hits home.
The Queen Mother's face suddenly turned from green to red, and then from red to white. She was obviously frightened and angry, and she felt sad at the same time.
After closing her eyes gently, she stood up and walked to the table to sit down. Sicang and Yun Zishu walked over and sat down a little distance away from her.
"Situ Wan is living a very difficult life now. The Queen Mother should be aware of the situation of the Situ family." Yun Zishu raised her eyes slightly and looked at the Queen Mother calmly, "Once the Queen Mother leaves, I will ask the Situ family to follow her.
, so it’s actually quite ridiculous for you to threaten Sicang with this.”
"No matter how ridiculous it is, you are still here." The Queen Mother said in a cold voice, "That's enough, isn't it?"
"Tonight is New Year's Eve. It doesn't matter if we have a meal with you." Yun Zishu picked up a dumpling stuffed with meat, put it to her mouth and took a bite, "But the same trick can only be used once. I hope the Queen Mother can take care of herself."
The Queen Mother was silent for a moment, with a hint of self-mockery on her face: "Am I running out of chances to make amends?"
"The Queen Mother does not need to make amends." Yun Zishu said, "Because what you can give is what Sicang and I don't need. As long as you live in peace, we will not treat you badly even if it is to gain blessings for our children, but
It is impossible to be as majestic and powerful as before."
The Queen Mother looked at Sicang who said nothing with cold eyes: "Do you completely obey your queen now? Does she also have the final say on the country and the country?"
"As long as she wants, I can give her the throne." Sicang's answer was always simple and straightforward, without giving the prince any face, "Shu'er and I are one man and wife, what's mine is hers, and what's hers is mine.
There is no distinction between who is superior and who is inferior... If there is really a distinction between superiority and inferiority, it will be her who respects me."
Yun Zishu didn't say anything. She stuffed the remaining half of the dumpling into her mouth and chewed it. The dumplings tasted very good, and the delicious meat flavor filled her mouth, and she felt better.
The Queen Mother suddenly froze, and all the unspoken words were blocked in her throat, unable to utter a single word.