Concubine De pinched her palms, with a strange sparkle in her eyes: "The concubine Shu lost her power and was banned, the concubine wisely protected herself, Wu Jieyu was the most popular with the emperor, but in the end her status was humble. Now under the empress, the most noble one is This palace."
"Things that I didn't dare to think about before, it's time to think about it now. When I return to the palace this time, I will always strive for something for Yan'er..."
While Concubine De was supported by Ran'er, she was standing beside Taiye Lake planning and sighing proudly. Wu Jieyu, who had received the emperor's pardon and did not have to go to Nanxun Palace to pay her respects, was sitting in front of the bronze mirror because Concubine Qian De was in a good mood after returning to the palace.
"Your Majesty, your complexion looks quite rosy today!"
Ke'er said, "Your Majesty is so happy because your Majesty has promoted you to offer wine to the Imperial Academy and can participate in presiding over this scientific examination."
"That's right. However, it is expected that His Majesty's younger brother, who has been promoted to the Imperial Palace, will offer wine to the Imperial College and participate in presiding over this scientific examination."
Wu Jieyu stroked her temples and looked at the beauty in the bronze mirror who looked like a weak willow supporting the wind: "It is indeed worthy of happiness that Wu Zhong can be trusted by His Majesty, but I am in a good mood today because Concubine Qian De has returned to the palace."
Ke'er was puzzled: "Why is Concubine De so happy when she returns to the palace?"
"I thought that after two consecutive attacks, I was defeated by a child. After all, I was too impatient after Concubine Shu lost power. Only in this way did the fire burn to me, causing me to lose my wife again. Break the troops."
Wu Jieyu smiled lightly: "Retreating behind the scenes is the most cost-effective business that will not cause fire. If Qian Defei can protect me from disasters, my future life in the palace will be much smoother."
Ke'er asked: "Is the Empress going to join forces with Empress De Fei?"
"Why join forces with her?"
After Wu Jieyu asked Ke'er in return, she laughed and said: "A woman living in this palace never has no desires and demands. Once she has demands, she is not invulnerable. Let's just hide behind and add fuel to the flames."
She asked Ke'er: "I asked you to inquire about Li Linfu, how did you do?"
"My servants have all found out. He is the great-grandson of Prince Li Shuliang of Changping. He was born in the Tang Dynasty clan and should be re-employed. However, he has always been depressed. He has been the prince Zhongyun for many years and has not been promoted."
"I heard that his uncle Jiang Jiao found the position of Prince Yude by asking his in-law Yuan Qianyao. I heard that Mr. Jiang, the Duke of Chu, relies heavily on his nephew."
Ke'er said disdainfully: "It's just that I think Li Linfu has evil intentions. Master Jiang loves him so much. He even spent some time under Master Jiang's knees when he was young. In order to make a career, this man actually sent a letter to the empress and said that he was very good." Let the queen see his sincerity soon."
"A person who achieves great things should speak his mind and use all means to do anything. If he is a gentleman and has no desires or demands, how can I make him willing to be loyal to him?"
Wu Jieyu said with great interest: "The nephew of Jiang Jiao, Duke of Chu, is interesting. Jiang Jiao is a popular person around His Majesty. His Majesty has made good friends with him since he was still in the feudal palace. He can freely enter and leave the imperial study, and even... If I can eat and sleep with His Majesty through Li Linfu and get an important minister like Jiang Jiao, I will not worry about not having help in the court."
"Li Linfu's willingness to surrender to this palace is a good start. If he fulfills the sincerity stated in his letter, those ministers who have a keen sense of smell and are quick to act upon the news will definitely have to stand up again. Can the queen still stand still?"
"A queen who has no children and whose prestige has been ruined, what else can she rely on?"
"In addition, there is Concubine Qian De who is bent on seeking benefits for the fourth prince and eyeing the position of the queen, and the palace will be lively by then."
"Li Linfu's sincerity should be fulfilled. There should be some direction in the court today."
Wu Jieyu picked a hairpin with a peacock in full bloom and raised her eyes slightly: "Ke'er, I'm tired of seeing this hairpin with a peacock in full bloom. Do you think it would be nice to change it to a hairpin with hundreds of birds facing the phoenix?"
"Empress..."
Wu Jieyu will never forget that the famous person in their Wu family started from getting involved in the political affairs of the court. She became the most respected and favored person, and she was able to surpass Li Tang and became the empress of the Wuzhou Dynasty.
With her remaining power in the palace and her power in the court, it is not impossible for the Wu clan to regain prominence.
Therefore, if Li Linfu is sincere as he says, it will only be a matter of time before he acquires Jiang Jiao, the celebrity next to His Majesty.
Just when Wu Jieyu thought that everything was well planned and everything went smoothly, the little eunuch from Hanbing Palace who was responsible for inquiring about news from Qinzheng Palace hurried in.
"Your Majesty wants me to inquire about what's going on in the court. There are big changes in the court."
The young eunuch, who had no idea that Wu Jieyu wanted to take Jiang Jiao into his pocket, thought he had found useful information for his mother-in-law, and said excitedly: "The Duke of Chu, Jiang Jiao, has offended your majesty."
Wu Jieyu, who had the desire to revive the Wu clan, had a smile on her face.
She said in a trembling voice: "Jiang Jiao is an important minister beside His Majesty, why did he offend His Majesty?"
"The imperial censor impeached him for leaking forbidden words, and Zhongshu Ling, Mr. Zhang, thought he deserved a severe punishment. Your Majesty punished him with sixty canes and was immediately exiled to Qinzhou."
The little eunuch's words were true, but his hope failed, and a huge sense of loss came over Wu Jieyu, as if fate had grabbed her by the throat, and she felt dizzy.
"Tell me why Mr. Jiang was convicted..."
While Concubine De and the concubines in the harem were still greeting each other in the Queen's Palace, the court affairs had almost been discussed. Since Concubine De was summoned back by Xuanzong's order, Xuanzong planned to give Concubine De, who had been languishing in the Luoyang Palace for more than a year, some dignity. Take a seat in Penglai Hall for a while.
"My dear friends, if you don't have this note, today's court discussion will stop here."
Xuanzong planned to withdraw from the court, but Guo Yushi suddenly came out and said: "Your Majesty, I still have something to report."
Xuanzong was a little displeased. Seeing that it was Guo Cairen's elder brother Guo Xuji, he said in a deep voice: "Oh, what does Guo Aiqing have to report?"
"I want to participate in the performance of Master Jiang, Duke of Chu, and reveal the forbidden words."
Jiang Jiao, who was named, looked confused.
At the same time, great fear arose in her heart. The little princess said that he was going to commit a verbal disaster, and it was because of Guo Yushi's impeachment of him.
Jiang Jiao wanted to tell Guo Xuji to shut up immediately, but Guo Xuji, who was full of righteousness, did not care about the expression of Jiang Jiao, Duke of Chu.
Xuanzong wanted to ask Guo Xuji, what forbidden words had the Duke of Chu revealed?
Before Guo Xuji could speak, Queen Wang's brother-in-law, Prince Teng Li Qiao, came out and gave Jiang Jiao a hard look.
"Duke Jiang Jiao of the State of Chu has spread the rumor that His Majesty wants to depose the Queen. I would like to ask clearly in front of all the courtiers in the palace, does the Holy One really want to depose the virtuous and virtuous Queen who has done no wrong?"
This time, not only did King Siteng gouge out Jiang Jiao with his eyes, but Xuanzong also swiped at Jiang Jiao with his sharp eyes.
Xuanzong, who had always been calm and composed, was a little overwhelmed when King Si Teng asked him so bluntly: "As I love you as much as you say, the queen is virtuous and virtuous, and she has done nothing wrong. How could I have the intention of deposing the queen?"
