The eunuch helped Mu Qingchao open the door of Fulin Palace.
The sun shone in from outside the palace and fell on the young man in the high position.
He was wearing regular clothes and was correcting memorials at his desk. From a distance, he couldn't see his appearance clearly, but he could feel the air of his whole body, his elegant demeanor and unrivaled aura.
Mu Qingchao remembered that the first time he saw him was at his uncle's house. For a moment, he was astonished.
But at this time, she didn't dare to look too much, and with a "pop" sound, she knelt down piously.
"Your Majesty, long live our emperor."
She sang loudly with boundless awe.
When Shen Muchi heard this, he raised his head in shock.
When she saw the girl kneeling on the ground, she seemed to be trembling slightly.
She was wearing lotus blue clothes and old-fashioned makeup. If she were an ordinary woman, she would definitely be out of color in such a dress. However, her appearance was too grand, but she had a different style. With a hint of sadness in the corner of her eyes, she was endearing. .
Shen Muchi suddenly remembered that a year ago, he was the one who escorted her sedan into the palace.
At that time, the little girl opened a corner of the sedan curtain, her eyes exposed were wet, and she looked at the square palace walls, with uneasiness and fear on her face.
Like a deer facing a crisis.
Her voice was soft and waxy, and she called him: "Your Highness."
Probably because she was afraid that she would never get another chance if she didn't tell her, she mustered up the courage and said to Shen Muchi in a trembling voice.
"At the autumn banquet a year ago, the daughter of the common people met His Highness once. Does Your Highness have any impressions?"
Shen Muchi hesitated slightly, looking at her face, but he really couldn't remember.
Looking at his expression, she roughly guessed it, but she just laughed twice sadly: "Your Highness has a distinguished status, and there were so many stars flying over the moon that day, so naturally he couldn't remember the civilian girl in the corner."
"But, Your Highness..."
As Mu Qingchao spoke, he suddenly raised his head and looked at him, his eyes sparkling.
"In this year, the daughter of the people has been thinking about His Highness all the time. The daughter of the people knows that this life is impossible. If there is an afterlife, will His Highness be able to..."
"Miss Mu."
Shen Muchi interrupted Mu Qingchao's words. He didn't need to listen to what was behind, he could already guess it.
Growing up, he had heard similar words countless times.
He only said: "Miss Mu, look ahead, there is the palace.
My father is the Son of Heaven, the most noble man in the world. He can give you honor and wealth that no one else can give you. He is hundreds and thousands of times more powerful than me.
Miss Mu is enjoying the blessings of entering the palace this time. From now on, when I see you, I will have to call you "Mother Concubine".
There is no need to say anything like what you said just now, lest someone with a heart may hear it and it will be bad for you, girl."
On the surface, he seemed to be thinking about her, but what he said was heartless.
Mu Qingchao's bright eyes dimmed and he whispered: "I understand."
In fact, why doesn't she know that they are no longer destined to be together? Who knows whether it is true or false about the past and present life?
But she was about to enter the palace, thinking that if she didn't say something, she would never have the chance again. She just wanted to have something to think about.
If he could say a few nice words, he might be able to get some comfort from thinking about today when he is in deep silence and loneliness and despair.
But even after thinking about it, he refused to give it.
Shen Muchi was born to be such a cool person.
Just like now, when he looks at the woman kneeling in front of him, he knows that she is innocent and that rights are a war between men.
But he had to attack a woman.
It was the same way when he sent her to the palace a year ago, and it is the same way now when he takes her life.
"you……"
"Your Majesty cannot kill me."
But just as Shen Muchi opened her mouth, she saw Mu Qingchao suddenly raised his head.
She looked at him, her face clearly filled with fear, but her eyes were extremely determined.
She knew what he was going to say, but what she said was not a plea, but an affirmation.
Since she knew everything, Shen Muchi didn't bother to talk anymore, and only felt cold in his heart: "I want to kill you, and I don't allow you to say whether it is possible or not."
"But the imperial edict for me to become His Majesty's mother-in-law was issued by the late Emperor.
Even though I am not worthy of the position and do not deserve to be His Majesty's mother-in-law, this is the late Emperor's wish after all.
The late Emperor had just passed away, and His Majesty had already killed his brothers in the struggle for the right to inherit the throne, and also eliminated many ministers who participated in party disputes. Only a few days later, His Majesty openly defied the late Emperor's will and killed his mother and concubine.
We, the Southern Ming Dynasty, govern the country with filial piety. Aren't you afraid of chilling the hearts of the people?"
She is so brave!
The fight for the legitimate son, the killing of compatriots...
Even the ministers of the previous dynasty did not dare to talk about these words casually. How could she, a woman, say it out loud?
Shen Muchi looked at her. She was a little girl of fifteen or sixteen who looked delicate and timid. But when she said these words, her voice was loud and there was no hesitation.
Are you really brave, or are you just too stupid to know that this is a taboo?
But no matter what it was, Mu Qingchao hit his mark.
Although the news was blocked, after all, there is no airtight wall in the world, and the people still complained about the matter of seizing the legitimate son.
For the sake of the throne, he would dare to kill his own brothers. He must leave the impression that he is ruthless and unscrupulous for power.
If Mu Qingchao is killed now, it will only confirm the people's opinions.
But not to kill...
There were many voices supporting Zhong Shoufu's initiative, and a princess of Zhenguo also mentioned it intentionally or unintentionally, saying that such disasters would leave endless consequences in the future.
Shen Muchi was in the middle of a contest, but he listened to Mu Qingchao's instructions.
"I know what your Majesty is worried about?"
"You know?" Shen Muchi found this funny. What worried him, what did she, a concubine in the harem, know?
However, he still asked with great interest: "Then tell me, what bothers me?"
"Your Majesty is worried that someone's great achievements will shock the Lord."
This short sentence, no more than ten words, made Shen Muchi's pupils tremble, and he suddenly looked up at Mu Qingchao.
Mu Qingchao smiled slightly: "Maybe I have a clumsy plan that can solve your Majesty's urgent need."
**
At this time, Zhong Chuchu was standing outside the door of Yuxia Palace, wandering back and forth anxiously, looking into the distance from time to time, as if waiting for something.
The little maid on the side held Qin in her arms and said with some worry: "Madam, you'd better go back to the house and wait. It's windy here, and it won't be good if you don't catch a cold."
When Zhong Chuchu heard this, she frowned and said "tsk" impatiently.
Seeing this, Baoqin didn't dare to speak and quickly retreated.
At this moment, a young eunuch came from a distance.
Zhong Chuchu's face was full of joy when she saw this eunuch. She was sent to Fulin Palace to find out the news.
She hurriedly greeted him and asked impatiently: "How is it? Has Mu Qingchao put her in jail? When will she be punished?"
"ah?"
There was a moment of embarrassment on the little eunuch's face.
"No...I didn't get the news that the Queen Mother is going to be executed."
"What?" Zhong Chuchu's expression changed.
But the young eunuch said timidly: "Your Majesty just asked the Queen Mother to come to Fulin Palace to discuss matters. The Queen Mother stayed inside for about half an hour. When she came out, she was also happy and did not look like she wanted to accuse her. At this moment, I guess,