Originally, Qin Dewei's original intention was for Queen Fang to take the initiative by taking advantage of her royal status and the moral advantage of rescuing the emperor.
This can temporarily block Emperor Jiajing's random thoughts, and then find other ways to slowly resolve them.
But after Eunuch Qin's highly summarized narration, it seemed to have changed.
Empress Fang silently recited "Only I can do it" several times, feeling that she finally understood the meaning. Could it be that she wanted to "do it" to the emperor herself?
After others commit regicide, they will be questioned and judged, but after the queen takes action, she will become the queen mother. Who in the world is qualified to judge the queen mother? Is this what "only the queen can do" means?
Queen Fang was shocked and asked Eunuch Qin: "Did Qin Dewei really say that?"
Eunuch Qin replied: "These are Qin Dewei's exact words. Qin Dewei also said that matters in the palace can only be handled by the people in the palace."
Queen Fang fell silent again. As a smart person, she knew very well how power operates.
Although the imperial palace seems to be its own system, it also lives within the entire social system. If the inner court wants to be stable, it still needs the support of the outer court.
In other words, without the support and recognition of the outer court, it will be difficult to stay in power for a long time even in the inner court.
Moreover, Queen Fang also knew very well that Qin Dewei was known as Qin Zhongtang and was the most powerful person among the foreign ministers.
Could it be that the real meaning of Qin Zhongtang's words was to hint at his support and make him feel at ease to take action?
No! Queen Fang suddenly woke up from the terrible thoughts. Qin Dewei should not think of doing that!
In the second decade of the Jiajing Dynasty, Qin Dewei was the biggest vested interest, and it is estimated that it will continue to do so!
So why does Qin Dewei need to do something that may lead to death?
Queen Fang's face darkened and she said to Eunuch Qin: "Repeat Qin Dewei's words to me from beginning to end."
Eunuch Qin seemed to have expected such a situation. After chuckled a few times, he recounted Qin Dewei's words in full, without any more vague and general words, "Only you, my queen, can do it."
After hearing this, Queen Fang was furious and cursed at Eunuch Qin: "You bastard!"
How can a message be conveyed like this? Qin Dewei obviously meant something else, but just now Eunuch Qin deliberately caused a terrible misinterpretation for himself!
Eunuch Qin was not angry after being scolded, but asked: "It seems that the empress wants to seek peace for a while first?"
Empress Fang didn't say anything. The person named Qin in front of her was not a good person either. Today, he was a bit nervous for no reason.
"Seeing your situation, I don't know why, I think of the Empress Dowager Zhaosheng Cishou." Eunuch Qin sighed again.
Empress Dowager Zhaosheng Cishou was Empress Dowager Zhang who passed away at the end of last year. This was her title during her lifetime.
Logically speaking, the posthumous title should be used to refer to Empress Dowager Zhang at this time, but Eunuch Qin still deliberately used the title of Empress Dowager Zhang during her lifetime.
Of course, perhaps the posthumous title of Empress Dowager Zhang was too long and Eunuch Qin could not remember it.
From what Empress Fang heard, she always felt that Eunuch Qin was deliberately reminding her to think about what Empress Dowager Zhang had experienced during her lifetime.
Empress Dowager Zhang chose Jiajing as emperor more than 20 years ago. This was a great kindness, right? Then how did Jiajing treat Empress Dowager Zhang and the Zhang family?
To survive until the end and have nothing left?
At this point, Eunuch Qin took his leave, but what lingered in Empress Fang's mind was still the original thought.
Maybe this is called preconception. Under normal circumstances, the most profound impact on people is definitely the first impression.
She is the third queen of the Jiajing Dynasty, will there be a fourth and fifth queen? Will she be imprisoned in the cold palace for the rest of her life like the previous two queens?
There is a folk saying that "the greater the kindness, the greater the hatred." Will this statement come true for myself and Emperor Jiajing?
Then Empress Fang thought of Eunuch Qin who came to deliver the message, and she discovered another point that was difficult to understand. Why did Eunuch Qin hint and induce her in this way?
Eunuch Qin is already the Superintendent of Ceremonies and holds the title of Palm Seal.
What motive did Dudongchang have to get rid of the emperor?
In the palace, Queen Fang did not dare to trust one person 100%. Is it possible that Eunuch Qin, an ally, wanted to harm her?
Empress Fang, who was extremely confused, thought about it over and over, and finally decided that she could not just listen to Eunuch Qin's words, but should also go to Emperor Jiajing to test his words.
At this time, Emperor Jiajing had just finished listening to Tao Zhenren's sermon. During the chat, he asked with great interest: "I heard that in addition to the path to immortality, your granddaughter is also proficient in medical skills?"
Tao Zhenren felt bitter in his heart. Someone must have mentioned his granddaughter in front of the emperor again.
But he could only reply: "I did learn some medical skills on my own."
Emperor Jiajing asked again: "The supplementary medicines you presented to me at the beginning were all made by her?"
The so-called auxiliary drugs refer to the aphrodisiac and conditioning drugs originally offered by Tao Zhenren, and the effect has always been very good.
The crime of deceiving the emperor is not easy to commit, and many things cannot withstand investigation. Tao Zhenren replied helplessly, "It is indeed partly true."
"There is such a strange woman in the world!" Emperor Jiajing praised, "Can she give me a prescription? Or come and diagnose me?"
Tao Zhenren did not dare to judge whether Emperor Jiajing really wanted to see a doctor or was hinting at something else. He replied in a deceptive manner: "Don't ignore medical skills. You will know after asking."
Emperor Jiajing then ordered: "Then you go back and ask first!"
In Emperor Jiajing's mind, perhaps asking was just a formality.
After Tao Zhenren exited the main hall of Renshou Palace, he happened to meet Empress Fang who came to see the saint.
Remembering Qin Dewei's words, Tao Zhenren came forward to see Empress Fang and took the initiative to report: "The emperor asked about my granddaughter again. The empress is the master of the harem. The entry and exit of outside women in the palace is up to the empress."
Empress Fang didn't say much, then entered the main hall again and asked Emperor Jiajing: "I heard that your Majesty has asked about Taoist Taoist Taoist's granddaughter many times?"
Emperor Jiajing asked: "How did you know?"
Queen Fang replied: "I just met Taoist Taoist outside and heard what he mentioned."
Emperor Jiajing frowned and said dissatisfied: "Why did he tell you this?"
Empress Fang pretended to smile and said, "Tao Taoist Priest was afraid that the queen, the concubine, might misunderstand and become dissatisfied with him, so he took the initiative to explain that he regarded the concubine as a jealous wife."
This explanation sounded very reasonable, and Emperor Jiajing's dissatisfaction disappeared, and he asked probingly, "Then what do you think?"
Queen Fang did not answer directly, but talked about something else: "Your Majesty does not know that the granddaughter of Taoist Master Tao is living in the Qin Mansion to practice."
Emperor Jiajing's eyebrows wrinkled again, "Is this true?"
This was the first time he had heard that this strange woman might be Qin Dewei's. Could it be that he had snatched the woman from Qin Dewei?
Seeing that the emperor was indeed paying attention, Empress Fang struck while the iron was hot and said, "So whoever mentioned Tao Tao's granddaughter to Your Majesty had malicious intentions and deliberately alienated Your Majesty and Qin Dewei!"
Then he added: "I dare to ask Your Majesty to think twice and don't fall into the villain's trap!"
Hearing this, Emperor Jiajing suddenly became furious, and the queen, whose face turned red, scolded: "You say others are villains with malicious intentions, don't you have selfish motives?
Do you think I don’t understand? Each of you just wants to bring down the other, each of you has your own intentions, and each of you just wants to take advantage of me!”
Queen Fang was shocked. She didn't understand why she had angered the emperor.
After Emperor Jiajing took a few deep breaths, he continued to scold: "I just want to know whether Tao Zhenren's granddaughter has dual cultivation methods, whether she has medical skills, and whether she can save me!
But none of you care about what I need, you only know how to use the opportunity to plot against each other, even you, the queen, are no exception!"
Queen Fang could only kneel down and kowtow: "Your Majesty is my concubine's heaven, how dare I ignore your Majesty!"
Emperor Jiajing said with still anger: "What's the use of just talking here?
Think carefully about what you should do!"
Empress Fang was also very smart and replied without hesitation: "As the person in charge of the harem, I am willing to personally summon Qin Dewei for Tao Taoist Priest's granddaughter, and persuade Qin Dewei to understand the righteousness! Please allow your Majesty's permission!"
It was taboo for women in the harem to summon foreign ministers, and it was impossible without a special invitation to the emperor.
Emperor Jiajing was a little tired. He closed his eyes and prepared to sleep. At the same time, he replied: "That's right! Go!"
Empress Fang, who was very disappointed with the emperor, silently retreated, but she was still in a state of uneasiness.
If you want to do big things at critical moments, you must have enough mutual trust with your allies, but how to gain mutual trust?