Lu Zhao didn't waste any more time and whistled directly. In an instant, the wolves that were howling at Libi immediately shut their mouths, turned around and ran towards him.
As soon as Libi saw the wolves leaving, she straightened her back even more.
She smiled contemptuously at Chen Xueying: "Your wolves are gone, let's see how arrogant you are!"
"Why are you still standing there in a daze? Hurry up and catch her. The Crown Princess hit the fetus in my belly and threw her out of the palace." Concubine Li became more arrogant as she gained the upper hand.
But before the palace man could rush over, he saw Lu Zhao leading the wolf over again.
"Prince, what do you mean?" Concubine Li narrowed her eyes and said, strong on the outside but honest on the inside.
"Concubine Li, it's time for you to return to the palace." Lu Zhao did not answer, but asked her to leave in a cold voice.
Naturally, Concubine Li would not give in. The Northern Qi Prince had a reputation for being evil, so she was originally afraid of him, but since he entered the palace to serve Lu Wuji, she also knew how the father and son got along.
No matter how powerful the prince is, he cannot escape from the emperor's grasp. Now that she is pregnant with the emperor's heir, even if she has a gold medal to avoid death, the prince has to stay away if he does not want to be known as murdering his own brother.
Besides, she believed in her heart that the prince was more reasonable than a crazy woman like Chen Xueying, so she had nothing to fear.
"Prince, you are here at the right time. Take care of your princess. She is almost climbing on top of me. She is guilty of murdering the emperor's heir."
Lu Zhao frowned, obviously impatient.
He was already very impatient, but Libi was still here arguing with him.
"Concubine Li, I have heard that the Crown Princess is having a good time with the wolves here. You have been saying that you are not sick recently and want to rest and recuperate. But when you heard that she was here, you rushed here. I feel that you are doing it yourself You're asking for trouble." The man's voice was a little lower, already carrying a warning tone.
It's a pity that Li Bin couldn't hear the voice-over at all and was completely unscrupulous. She just wanted to throw Chen Xueying out noisily.
"Send Concubine Li back to the palace." Lu Zhao did not listen any more, but spoke coldly, leaving no room for negotiation.
The palace people in the East Palace immediately stepped forward and approached directly.
"Empress Li, please do me a favor, lest a few slaves do it and it won't look good."
Libi was stunned and said in disbelief: "You dare to force me to leave? I won't leave. This is the Imperial Garden. Anyone can come. Why is it me who left and not her! She was obviously the one leading the wolves. She wandered around and frightened everyone in the harem. As the prince, you not only did not discipline her, but you also came to suppress me! I will not leave!"
Her screams became more and more shrill, until finally they became hysterical and completely insane.
Several people from the East Palace looked at each other, finally lost their patience, and stepped forward to force her to leave.
It is impossible for them to disobey the prince's order, even if they are facing the emperor's favorite concubine at this moment.
Li Bin was in a state of agitation and could not think rationally at all.
The eldest maid next to her noticed the prince's attitude and immediately persuaded him in a low voice: "Your Majesty, let's go back to the palace first."
"I won't leave. I am the emperor's woman, and Chen Xueying is just the prince's woman. You still want me to give in to her? Is the emperor no match for the prince?" Concubine Li asked in a sharp tone.
Even though she was furious, she found the right point of attack. Lu Wuji was most afraid of his son being stronger than him.
The eldest palace maid was so frightened that her face turned pale, knowing that she could not say this.
Even if there is some truth, the relationship between father and son of the Tian family should not be revealed by a concubine. This is completely provocative.
"Your Majesty, we are not giving in to the Crown Princess. Those wolves and beasts are really ignorant of human affairs. They are really uncontrollable. They are rubble. You are pregnant with dragons but porcelain. We cannot touch the rubble with porcelain. We will be the ones who suffer. . You guys, please help me back to the palace quickly."
The eldest maid tried to persuade her, but when she saw that she still couldn't bend, she immediately called to the palace attendants next to her, lifted Li's concubine up, and left quickly.
Seeing that she was being carried away, Chen Xueying also shouted: "Why are you leaving? Aren't you going to throw me out? I'll stand here properly, but you were kicked out first. Next time, when you talk loudly, Weigh your own weight, so as not to make ridiculous remarks and make a joke!"
Obviously, she played the role of being unreasonable and beating the dog in the water to the fullest.
Concubine Li was so angry that she screamed and wanted to turn around and come back several times to continue the confrontation. However, with Lu Zhao here, the palace people around her did not dare to provoke the prince, so they forced her to leave.
It wasn't until Libi and her party left completely that Chen Xueying curled her lips with a look of disdain on her face.
"She's really given an advantage! I'm so angry!"
Lu Zhao walked over with a cold face, feeling low air pressure all over his body, and got directly into the sedan chair to ride with her.
"Get up the sedan and go back to the East Palace."
It was obvious that he had been suppressing his anger. Chen Xueying also turned her back to him and did not speak at all. It was obvious that she wanted to have a cold war. Some things were not easy to say in the imperial garden, so as not to distract others.
It wasn't until he returned to the East Palace and entered the inner hall that Lu Zhao spoke coldly.
"Chen Xueying, do you think you have lived too long? Do you have to make such a big fuss?"
"I'm living a good life, why are you blaming me for making such a big fuss? It's you who wants to drive me away. I felt bored, so I went to play with the wolves, and I didn't delay you from reviewing the memorial. Now you still have to blame me. Gong, how can you say that?" Chen Xueying rolled her eyes at him and sneered.
Lu Zhao's anger started to rise again.
This means she blames him.
"It's no problem for you to go find the wolves, but why do you want to lead them around the palace? You are from the Yan royal family, and you are a wealthy person. You have learned the rules since you were a child. Don't you know that the palace doesn't allow them to wander around? ? Not to mention you bring these ferocious beasts with you?"
"A ferocious beast, what ferocious beast? The wolves in this palace are obviously obedient and very lovable. Who are they ferocious?" Chen Xueying pretended to be puzzled.
"Don't pretend to be stupid. Concubine Li is pregnant with a dragon heir. Although the emperor has no shortage of sons, it doesn't mean he can tolerate you bullying his woman." Lu Zhao exposed her words.
Chen Xueying immediately turned cold and said, "Can you blame me? She obviously bumped into me on purpose, just to make me show weakness to her. Back in Dayan, none of the concubines of Emperor Dayan dared to bring trouble to me. How did you do this? Don’t you blame the emperor for not taking care of his women?”
Lu Zhao was choked by her and remained silent for a moment before saying: "You also know that this is not the Dayan Palace, so it must follow the rules of Northern Qi."
Chen Xueying sneered and immediately responded tit for tat: "Oh, everyone laughs at Emperor Dayan for being a coward, but he can let me walk around in the palace. You, the crown prince of Northern Qi, have a reputation for being evil. It's a pity that I have followed you since then. , that’s when I haven’t even had a good day, and when someone comes looking for trouble, I have to bow my head and admit my mistake.”
Lu Zhao pinched his brows. His head started to hurt again, like needles.
"What a coincidence. It's rare for Gu to have the same feelings as the Crown Princess. Ever since they got married, Gu has never had a good day." He immediately countered.
Who has loved who has passed this day!
"It's a pity. I'm here to get married. For the sake of diplomatic relations between the two countries, I can't even reconcile. Unless you achieve a small goal, first become the emperor of Northern Qi. But you can't achieve it. It's just a pain for me. You have to continue to follow me. You are wronged.”
Chen Xueying looked at him, as if she hated iron.
Lu Zhao gritted his teeth. He wanted to hit someone, but he didn't know who to hit.
Because Chen Xueying couldn't bear his punch at all. If she was beaten to death, he would really be despised by thousands of people.
It is estimated that people in the world have spread the word. His Highness the Crown Prince has spent his life trying to death by looking at the Crown Princess's rich dowry.
It was clear that when they first met on the edge of the cliff, he could kill without any scruples, but now he has completely stopped.
Chen Xueying looked up and saw his eyes were red and his fists were clenched.
"Hey, you are clenching your fists so tightly. Do you want to beat the wall, or do you want to squeeze the tea cup? Come on, come on, this tea cup belongs to your East Palace. You can squeeze it as you like. It doesn't matter if you crush the whole set. I'll give it to you. Applause." She reached out and pushed the tea cup in front of her, and her words could still make people angry to death.
Lu Zhao looked up at her, feeling depressed.
Chen Xueying stared back fearlessly, hey, although she came here to get married, she was still rich and beautiful. As the prince of Northern Qi, Lu Zhao had military power but not much gold and silver. He had been suppressed by Lu Wuji for so many years. Naturally, he wants to rebel.
Rebellion requires money. Now that a super rich woman and princess have arrived and become his creditor, naturally she cannot be killed with one punch, otherwise the money will be gone from now on.
She and Lu Zhao were obviously not a combination of Bai Fumei and Phoenix, but she was trying to move up, and she didn't want to completely become his vassal.
The man stood up, walked to her, leaned close, stretched out his hand and pinched her chin.
"do what?"
Chen Xueying frowned. The man who suddenly approached had such a strong aura that she was instantly surrounded by his aura, which made her feel slightly uneasy, but she did not show it.
The men in the Lu family have instincts like wild beasts. Whenever she flinches, she will be noticed.
"The Crown Princess relies on her delicate body and weak body. She can beat you to death with a single punch, so she doesn't dare to do it. But you have something to rely on, and you are more and more ready to go to heaven." He narrowed his eyes and lowered his voice.
Chen Xueying chuckled, with a bit of provocation in her eyes, as if to say, "This is the truth, what can you do?", completely confident.
The man's thumb slid up, from her chin to her lips, and with gentle pressure, he scraped from the middle of her lips to her chin.
"What are you doing?" She frowned and asked coldly.
The man's fingers were very hot, and they slid all the way down her face, causing a subtle touch. Coupled with the action of touching her lips, it seemed very ambiguous.
However, there was no ambiguity in his eyes at all, and there was even a bit of joking in his eyes, as if he had seen some interesting scene.
She suddenly felt something was wrong and grabbed his wrist, trying to push him away.
But Lu Zhao is much stronger than her. If he doesn't want to leave, no one can push him away.
"Painting alone."
He finally stopped, looked at it carefully for a moment, and answered her.
Chen Xueying immediately understood what he meant, and she immediately took out her bronze mirror to check.
He saw that the original delicate makeup was in tatters, and all the red lipstick was wiped out by him. It was printed on the fair face, like a female ghost, and it was bright red everywhere.
"Lu Zhao, you're done!" She jumped up to him and pinched him.
While the two were "exchanging blows", Li De's somewhat urgent communication sound came from outside.
"Prince, Crown Princess, news came from Caixia Palace. Empress Li was frightened and very angry. Now she is about to give birth. The imperial doctors rushed over and said that it was difficult to give birth."
"How many months are you pregnant?" Chen Xueying asked.
"Eight months. There have been rumors in the palace that seven are alive and eight are dead, and I have ordered people to keep silent." Li De replied.
She couldn't help but frown. A woman's childbirth was like going through hell. Modern medicine is so advanced that childbirth is always difficult, let alone in ancient times.
If Libi really gave birth prematurely because she was angry with her, she would definitely feel uneasy.
"If I had known, I would have avoided it." She couldn't help but mutter.
"Are you scared now?" Lu Zhao looked sideways.
"It's not that I'm afraid, but that there's no need to risk two lives just for a momentary dispute."
Lu Zhao saw that her face was not good, and her expression was a little dazed. It was obvious that she was concerned.
She obviously didn't show such an expression when he held a dagger to her neck before, but now she was frightened by Libi's delivery.
"Libi is the eldest daughter of General Chang Sheng. She was favored since she was a child, and she did not change her temper when she arrived in the palace. Most people in the harem avoided her because of her family background, and she did not know how to restrain herself. Are you the only one besides her? Apart from the emperor, he is the only person who makes her feel embarrassed. If you let her be humiliated, she will never make it easy for you."
It was rare for Lu Zhao to speak such a long sentence, and he also explained the development of Libi's character, clearly trying to appease her.
"You mean she took the child to be angry with me? Impossible, right?" She was startled.
"I didn't say anything, I have to ask someone to investigate. Li De, ask the people in Caixia Palace to move, I want to know the answer as soon as possible." Lu Zhao waved his hand and gave the order.
"Yes, I'll go right away." Li De bowed and left.
Chen Xueying sat down on the chair. She was in a bad mood and was obviously restless.
Lu Zhao reached out and patted her shoulder. She waved his hand away and couldn't help but curl her lips and said: "I am not in the mood at the moment. Your Highness, please go and review the memorial. I am going to be autistic."
The man was amused by her words, and reached out to tap the corner of her lips: "I remind you, makeup is still beautiful."
Chen Xueying reacted immediately and had someone come to wash her up.
Li De was very fast and answered the call in less than half an hour.
"The servant asked clearly. After Empress Li returned to the palace, she sent everyone away, leaving only the personal maid in the bedroom. After waiting, she called out. Everyone rushed in and found her lying on the ground. There is blood all over his lower body, it doesn't look like he was so angry that he suddenly started to act." He explained the situation carefully.
Chen Xueying and Lu Zhao looked at each other, already making a decision in their hearts.
"Go down."
Chen Xueying breathed a sigh of relief, "If she was really so angry with me that she gave birth prematurely, more people would only stay as witnesses. Now that everyone has been dismissed, only the personal maid is left. Who knows she was in the dormitory at that time?" What happened there."
Although there was no direct evidence for the information Li De had inquired about, just listening to those few words in the report was enough for her to confirm that she was not angry or frightened about this incident.
A personal maid like this has been with her since she was a child and she has grown up. The life of the whole family is in Li's hands, so it is difficult to betray her.
Having said that, Chen Xueying stayed in the palace and waited for news. She was completely relieved when she heard that Concubine Li had given birth to a little prince and that mother and son were safe.
"Thanks to her good life, she actually gave birth to a prince. I guess I won't bow down to apologize to her if she continues to be favored, right?"
Chen Xueying only worried about her own affairs at the moment. The custom in Beiqi was that women were not looked down upon at all. She had never seen a princess since she entered the palace, and all she heard was the prince.
Concubine Li was already favored, and now that she has a son, her favor may be even higher.
When the time comes, Libi's arrogance will only become more arrogant, and Chen Xueying will have to show off even if she doesn't want to bow her head.
Lu Zhao, on the other hand, sneered: "A good life? No woman who gave birth to a child for the Northern Qi Emperor has a good life."
Chen Xueying remembered that every one of the Lu family had been raised to be perverts, and she immediately realized what was going on.
Many rules of the Northern Qi royal family cannot be measured by common sense.
"It's getting late. I'll take you out of the palace so that you won't be unable to leave later." He looked out the window and whispered.
Chen Xueying nodded subconsciously and couldn't help teasing softly: "You actually want to give it to me?"
Lu Zhao raised his eyebrows: "If you don't like it, I won't send it off."
"Who says you don't like it? I am so happy that I will give it to you next time." She said immediately.
The two of them got on the sedan chair one after another. He whistled, and the wolves lying in the yard immediately stood up and followed directly behind the sedan chair.
"Let them be sent to me together? The pomp is big enough." She blinked and started to feed the dried meat from the food box again.
Lu Zhao didn't say anything, and kept walking outside the palace gate, watching her get on the carriage.
"Go back, see you tomorrow." Chen Xueying waved to him.
"Don't go into the palace if you have nothing to do in the past few days. The wolves will follow you to the princess's mansion. Pay attention to your safety." He looked at her and warned her softly.
Chen Xueying was slightly startled. His words of advice were not long, just a simple sentence, and his tone was not very gentle. He was even as cold as usual, but she could hear some gentleness in it.
"Your Highness, are you concerned about me?" She chuckled.
The man lowered his eyelids and whistled at the surrounding wolves, as if giving them orders, before replying coldly: "I'm afraid that if you die, there will be no one to help you, and you won't be able to achieve your small goal."
He lowered the car curtain, straightened it out, and refused to communicate with her anymore.
The man reached out and patted the horse's butt, watching the wolves hug the carriage and leave.
Just at this moment, a young eunuch ran over in a few steps. He was the servant of Longqian Palace.
"Have you seen His Highness the Crown Prince? Has the Crown Princess left? The Emperor summoned her for questioning." The little eunuch bowed hastily, stretched his neck to look, and immediately wanted to be chased.
"No need, the palace is about to give out the key, I'm afraid I won't have enough time. I'm going to see my father alone." He stopped him directly.
The little eunuch wanted to say something else, but he interrupted him: "If my father is held accountable, I will bear the responsibility alone."
Lu Zhao quickly arrived at Longqian Palace. Lu Wuji had already finished listening to the young eunuch's report, and his expression remained unchanged.
"I didn't realize that you do love women. Why, are you afraid that I will treat my daughter-in-law harshly?" Lu Wuji said.
Although there was ridicule in his words, his tone was extremely cold, obviously mocking him.
"Father, please forgive me. I have no such thoughts. It's just that today's matter concerning Concubine Li was handled by me. It was also my order to let Concubine Li leave first. If I let a woman stand in front of me, it would really be a shame." It's inappropriate and disrespectful. Please punish me." Lu Zhao took the responsibility directly, lifted up his clothes and knelt on the ground.
The hall fell into silence, watching him kneel for a long time before speaking again.
"I originally didn't want to get involved in the dispute between women, but Libi's mother has entered the palace, and although Zhong Hai is not in Jicheng, the matter will surely reach his ears soon, and I want to give him an explanation. The Crown Princess will come to the palace tomorrow to apologize to Concubine Li."
Lu Wuji's tone was cold, with no room for change.
Concubine Li had just given birth to a prince, but Lu Wuji didn't mention it at all, and he has never visited their mother and son so far. He said he wanted to hold them accountable, but it was just for the sake of her father Zhong Hai.
"Father, it was Erchen who asked the palace officials to let Concubine Li leave. She was frightened and gave birth prematurely, so it is up to Erchen to do it -" Lu Zhao was silent for a moment, then spoke, and the reason he gave was still the same as before.
But before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Lu Wuji.
"Since when have I spoken to you, I need to do so a second time."
Lu Zhao shut up instantly and could only whisper again: "Father, forgive me."
After Chen Xueying returned to the princess mansion, she specially asked the small kitchen to make a pot of meat without salt and feed it to the wolves.
"Little darlings, I am treating you with all my heart. You must remember who is the wolf king. Don't always listen to Lu Zhao's coffin-faced words. Follow me to hang out with the popular and drink spicy food, and follow him to starve for nine meals in three days. Yes, there is no hope at all..."
She sat next to them and saw them devouring their food. She couldn't help but touch the heads of the wolves one by one, pouring these words into their ears as if chanting a spell.
"Princess, someone is coming from the palace." Hua Rong came over and whispered.
Chen Xueying was slightly startled and immediately asked someone to invite them in.
"Princess, this servant is Xiao Dongzi who is serving you at Longqian Palace. I have come here to deliver the emperor's instructions to you to go to Caixia Palace to pay your respects tomorrow morning."
"I know it. I'll reward you." She waved her hand.
Hua Rong immediately led Xiao Dongzi out, took out a handy purse from her sleeve and gave it to him.
"Eunuch Dong, Concubine Li has just given birth to the little prince, so she must have a good rest. Is it too early to go this early in the morning?" Hua Rong asked.
Xiao Dongzi squeezed the purse and felt that it was heavy. It was obvious that there was a lot of money in it, and he suddenly smiled.
The Crown Princess is indeed as generous as the rumors say, even the girls under her are so generous.
"This girl, we won't hide it from you. Empress Li does need to rest, but the Crown Princess must go early, otherwise how can she please her. If you go early, you show your sincerity, but you may have to wait a little longer. ."
For the sake of money, he didn't talk in circles and pointed it out directly.
Li Bin obviously wanted her to go early and just stood outside, not sure when she would be let in.
Maybe she would be shut out tomorrow. It would be best if everyone in the palace could see that the Crown Princess was standing outside and was embarrassed.
In this way, Libi regained her face and calmed down, then this article can be turned over.
Hua Rong sent the person away politely, and after returning, she stood up for Chen Xueying.
"Master, this is a request for greetings, but it is clearly an apology. I also asked the palace servants of Longqian Palace to convey the message, and the emperor gave the order in disguise. Who dares not to go?" Hua Rong understood very well, so she said this in a few words The twists and turns of the head made it clear.
"It's not a disguised order from the emperor, but it was originally an order from the Emperor of Northern Qi. Concubine Li doesn't have the ability to ask the emperor to help with things." Chen Xueying corrected her.
"Ah? But Master, didn't you already give the wolf sculpture as a gift? You will also build a large golden body later, and he has accepted it before!" Hua Pu was confused and asked subconsciously.
Chen Xueying was immediately dumbfounded by her words. She raised her hand and tapped her forehead: "Silly girl, what are you talking about? No amount of gold and silver can compare to the victorious general behind Concubine Li. Besides, who can say If you accept it, you will definitely be able to do things. How many people just take money but don't do anything? Don't forget how Beiqi made its fortune?"
Speaking of this, Chen Xueying couldn't help curling her lips.
As father and son, Lu Wuji's credibility is far worse than that of Lu Zhao.
Ye Jing remained silent until she was about to go to bed at night, when she saw the opportunity for the two of them to be alone.
"Are you a little impulsive about Concubine Li today? She has one in her belly, so she is already very insecure. We can't afford to offend her and can hide, and we don't necessarily have to fight head-on." Ye Jing couldn't help but whisper. A few words.
Chen Xueying's operation was very extreme every time, almost on the verge of overturning. Ye Jing was frightened every time, but luckily Lu Zhao fell into her trap.
But Li Fei obviously didn't want to eat. This time she kicked the iron plate and was going to be crushed.
Chen Xueying waved her hand: "Libi and I are naturally at odds with each other. We didn't like each other the first time we met. This time it's obvious that she's here to cause trouble. Even if I avoid it, she will attack again in the future. There's no way to guard against thieves. ."
"As for meeting her tomorrow, it is impossible to accept a closed door. Don't forget my rules of conduct. If I don't have a good time, no one can have a good time. Now that she has a child, she has a weak point. She is not afraid of trouble in the end. I am not the only one. Even if you are sick or crazy, you are not afraid of it.”
As she spoke, she twitched her lips and smiled, her eyes flashing with excitement.
Ye Jing stared, subconsciously took two steps back, and waved her hands repeatedly.
"Don't smile at me, I'm scared. It's so scary at night, please be normal!" Ye Jing's voice began to tremble as she spoke.
Damn it, when a madman gets sick, some of his angles are the same as those of a female ghost.
Think about it, even a figure like the Prince of Northern Qi was tortured by Chen Xueying time and time again until she gave up and scolded her for being sick.
Concubine Li actually dared to provoke her, she was really out of her mind.
Chen Xueying was amused by her and laughed out loud. She no longer deliberately showed a sinister smile and returned to normal.
"You, don't worry too much. Lu Wuji doesn't want to kill me at all right now. As long as he can't kill me, he will kill me. Who knows how many days this ghost can live in peace, once he has murderous intentions towards me, even if I kill him every day It's useless to live by your tail, it's better to drink yourself to death while you have wine today." She comforted him in a soft voice.
Although the tone was extremely gentle, the words he said were simply shocking and scared Ye Jing to death.
Ye Jing couldn't help but shake her shoulders: "Listen to your head, is there the sound of water? Pour it down quickly."
Chen Xueying grabbed her wrist: "Okay, okay, I won't tease you. I know it in my heart. If you are really careless, I will prepare a way out for you."
Not only was Ye Jing not comforted, she was also shocked.
Only after Chen Xueying gave her repeated assurances did the matter come to an end.
In the early morning, Chen Xueying was woken up by Hua Rong very early in the morning. She was in a daze and a little bit annoyed to wake up.
It wasn't until she entered the palace gate, changed from a carriage to a sedan chair, and felt the cool morning breeze blowing that she became more awake.
The sedan chariot was lifted up and swaying towards Caixia Palace.
But she was cut off by a nun halfway. She looked a bit old, had gray hair, and was obviously very important. Several palace people knew her and even saluted her.
"Mother Wei."
"My surname is Wei, and I am the nun in charge of Fengzao Palace. The Queen Mother heard that the Crown Princess has seen her several times, but she has been unwell and has not been able to see her. She is also thinking about it in her heart. She has just gotten better in the past two days. Let me pick you up." Aunt Wei knelt down to her and spoke very politely.
Chen Xueying was slightly startled, and immediately got off the sedan to help her personally.
Although she is arrogant and crazy, she is not an unreasonable person. If others respect her, she will naturally return the favor.
Aunt Wei was so polite and explained clearly the cause and effect, which gave the princess enough face.
What's more, she chose today, the day she was going to be punished by Concubine Li. The queen asked Aunt Wei to cut off her beard, which was obviously to support her.
This is equivalent to providing help in times of need.
"Princess, you are sitting, there is no need to get off the sedan. Your Majesty is waiting there and wants to have breakfast with you!" Seeing her movements, Aunt Wei took a few steps quickly and held her down.
"Mommy, you're too polite. It's just that Eunuch Dong from Longqian Palace sent a message yesterday, telling me to go to Caixia Palace as soon as possible this morning."
Aunt Wei waved her hand: "It doesn't matter. Your Majesty has already told the Emperor that you can go directly to Fengzao Palace. Princess, please don't worry."
Chen Xueying was really shocked this time. Good guy, the queen turned out to be so powerful that Lu Wuji, an old pervert, took back his life.
As soon as she walked into Fengzao Palace, she smelled a strong smell of medicine. It was obvious that the queen was seriously ill. This was not an excuse, but it was true.
The queen was sitting on a soft cushion. It was obviously autumn, she was already wearing thick clothes and holding a heater in her hand.
She had a sick look on her face and was in extremely bad condition. The wrinkles on her face were very obvious. Her hair was half a year old and she looked even older than Lu Wuji.
It's just that the queen's good temperament will not make people pay attention to her aging, but will sigh that when the beauty has wrinkles, it adds a bit of indifference to the years.
Perhaps she had been in bed for a long time, but she looked very calm, with a hint of sadness between her eyebrows and eyes, which made people feel pitiful.
"Xueying is here." She coughed lightly and called her name gently.
Chen Xueying immediately saluted, but was held back by Granny Wei.
"Sit down. When you get to my place, feel more comfortable. No need to salute." She waved her hand, and a palace maid immediately handed over a soft cushion and helped Chen Xueying sit down.
The temperature inside the temple was obviously higher than outside, but it was not overheating. The soft and whistling feeling underneath her body made her whole body unable to help but relax. She even wanted to take a nap.
"My daughter-in-law has arrived in Northern Qi, and now she is able to pay her respects to her mother. She is very frightened and asks her mother to forgive her daughter-in-law." She showed her etiquette very well.
This is also the most polite time she's had since traveling through time.
The Queen chuckled: "You kid, you were very casual before, but now you have become more reserved when you come to my place. Zhao'er is my biological son, and it makes me a little sad that you are so different."
When Chen Xueying heard what she said sincerely, she stopped being reserved and immediately smiled.
"It's a joke, Queen Mother. I just see how friendly you are and I can't help but want to be nice and leave a good impression. There are not many people in this palace who really like me. If you are disgusted with me because of my rudeness, I will regret it." It’s no use anymore.”
When she wants to say something nice, she can naturally speak to people's hearts.
After hearing this, the Queen's smile became even more cordial.
"What you said is wrong. You are already lovable, how come no one likes you? At least Zhao'er, Xiao Si'er, I, and I all like you." She said softly.
Chen Xueying was stunned for a moment, thinking she was teasing her at first, but later seeing the Queen's sincere tone, she obviously really thought so, and couldn't help laughing.
"Mother, I dare not admit what you are saying, not to mention whether Lu Zhao likes me. As far as the fourth prince is concerned, he definitely hates me. I forced him to drink medicine, and he gritted his teeth when he saw me. Last time he even called me poisonous. The wife is here!"
The smile on the queen's face froze, and she immediately asked: "Can the fourth child speak?"
Chen Xueying shook her head: "No, he was just forced to speak these two words. I don't know who taught him, but the words are correct and the pronunciation is quite standard."
The queen frowned slightly and hesitated for a moment before saying, "Xueying, have you told anyone else about what the fourth child said?"
"I only mentioned it to Lu Zhao and never said anything else."
"That's good, that's good. Don't say anything to anyone except Zhao'er. Xiao Si'er can't speak yet." The queen breathed a sigh of relief. She said "That's good" twice in a row, her tone full of emotion. Fortunately, it was clear that there was something else hidden.
"Zhao'er and Xiao Si'er are brothers from the same mother. As the eldest sister-in-law, you can take more care of him. My mother is very grateful to you. It's just that Xiao Si'er has an awkward temper and may act a little extreme. Don't mind. If nothing happens, It’s better to talk to him more often.”
The queen did not explain any more, but just turned the topic back to the fourth prince.
Chen Xueying couldn't help but chuckle: "Queen Mother, I went to Hailang Hall, and the fourth brother only got angry. He was not happy at all, and he didn't feel that I was taking care of him."
She was embarrassed to say that, in fact, her original intention was not to take care of him.
"That's fine, just go and accompany him. Whether it annoys him or makes him happy, joy, anger, sorrow and joy are all emotions. It's better than him being bored in a pack of wolves all day long, not hearing a word of human words, only the wolves. Howling well." The queen waved her hands and did not dwell on this, but remained insistent.
These few words made Chen Xueying feel bitter.
What kind of hell are the princes of the Lu family living? As a mother, she has such low requirements for her children's playmates.
Before Chen Xueying opened her mouth, she heard the queen cough violently, and her originally pale face showed a sickly blush.
Immediately, a palace maid came forward to help her breathe. After she breathed again, she fed her another sip of water.
"Mother, you are not well yet. I'm afraid you are tired today."
Aunt Wei reminded Chen Xueying to leave immediately, but the Queen waved her hand to stop her.
"I have something else to say. Xueying, I have heard about the conflict between you and Concubine Li. The emperor originally asked you to apologize and admit your mistake in order to satisfy Concubine Li, but I stopped him. He also promised me that this matter Let’s just turn this page and I won’t embarrass you. Concubine Li doesn’t need you to comfort her.”
"Don't be afraid of Concubine Li. General Chang Sheng is a man who knows etiquette, otherwise he wouldn't be able to climb to this position. If she still summons her to embarrass her in the future, you can only shirk it and blame me. She is not yours either. A serious mother-in-law would not dare to provoke me."
The queen warned her softly, obviously trying to ease her heart.
When Chen Xueying heard that the Queen had helped her settle the matter, she felt a little moved in her heart. This was really the only kind person she met after entering the palace, and he took the initiative to help her.
"Zhao'er and Xiaosi'er were both born in this palace. They are compatriots from the same mother and should support each other. But this palace is a cannibalistic place, and they must confront each other. I don't ask them to reconcile, I only ask you. He is a poor child who can take care of the fourth child - cough cough cough..."
At this point, she began to cough violently again, and it continued uninterrupted, as if there was no end, which was heart-wrenching to hear.
Aunt Wei immediately rushed over, opened a fragrance box and placed it in front of the Queen. The fragrance inside was obviously fresh and refreshing, and sure enough, she stopped coughing soon.
"Your Majesty, the Crown Princess has entered the palace. I guess His Highness is also very worried. It's time to go to court now. Let the young couple reunite and talk." Aunt Wei advised.
Sure enough, when the queen heard this, she immediately waved her hand and asked Chen Xueying to leave.
"Yes, Xueying, go back quickly. I won't keep you here."
After leaving the warm Fengzao Palace, a gust of cold wind blew over her face, making her shiver.
Looking at the bare branches and the fallen leaves that were gradually withering, Chen Xueying thought of the queen's words, this palace is a place that eats people, and her heart became heavy.
"Princess, are you going to the East Palace?" Erxi asked.
"No, go to Hailang Palace." Chen Xueying shook her head, remembering the queen's instructions, she rarely softened her heart.
The Queen had helped her once and reciprocated the favor, so she should return the favor once and act as a close sister to the Fourth Prince.
Today's Hailang Palace was much quieter than in the past. When she walked in, no one greeted her. When the gatekeeper saw her, he greeted her with a respectful salute and welcomed her into the palace.
The wolves that howled at her all day long disappeared.
The eunuch from the Imperial Hospital was already waiting, and the soup was still steaming and placed on the tray.
"You didn't drink the medicine in advance today?" Chen Xueying raised her eyebrows and asked softly.
The fourth prince lay on the bed and didn't answer. He didn't know whether he accepted his fate or what, and he wasn't excited at all to see her.
The eunuch of the Taiyuan Hospital was good at talking and immediately said: "The fourth prince knew you were coming, so he didn't let anyone wait on him to drink."
Chen Xueying chuckled and fiddled with the soup bowl. She was not in a hurry to feed him, but was concerned about the fourth prince's health.
"Will an imperial doctor come to check your pulse today?"
The eunuch hesitated for a moment and then said after careful consideration: "Not today. Yesterday, Concubine Li gave birth to the little prince. Her body was not yet stable, so the imperial doctors were waiting at Caixia Palace."
Chen Xueying sneered: "Why, your hospital also sees people ordering dishes? There is a little prince over there, but he is not a prince here? Why don't I ask the emperor and the prince why they are treated so differently? Is that right? Isn’t the Fourth Prince’s status not enough?”
When the eunuch of the Imperial Hospital heard this, he was immediately frightened out of his wits. His legs went weak and he knelt down.
My dear mother, I have long heard that the Crown Princess is a bitch. She dares to say anything and offend anyone. She has seen some medicine given to her a few days ago, but after all, it is only for someone who no one cares about. The fourth prince is nothing.
Listening to her words again today, the eunuch realized that the rumor was true. It was to mock the imperial hospital for flattering the superiors and suppressing the inferiors, and he began to question the royal bloodline.
Thanks to this kind of words, she dares to say that she has to kill the emperor's ears.
"The slave dare not dare, and then the slave goes to ask the Taiyi."
"Go, the palace is waiting here. One is not enough. The four princes have drank for a few days, and they still did not improve. The palace had to ask them, did they rush on others? "Chen Xueying took the politely, and asked him to invite a few more.
The eunuch did not dare to delay at a moment, and rushed out of the ground to ask the doctor.
He murmured in his heart that the emperor sent someone to the princess's house last night to say that he asked the prince to pay Li Yan this morning.
Li Yan was proud of her heart. The palace of Caixia Palace spread the news throughout the harem. It was thought that Li Yan was going to make the princess.
And as soon as he finished his sin, the princess dared to whisper with Li Yan, and asked him to ask for a doctor?
He is just an eunuch of a Tai Hospital. The news is not a spiritual passage, so he is not clear about the entanglement, but only knows to complete the task quickly.
In the palace of Caixia, Li Yan fell asleep beautifully. Yesterday, the production consumed a lot of blood, and learned that the emperor wanted Chen Xueying to pay her crime. She specifically told the palace lady not to wake her up and let her sleep naturally.
It's just a bit uncomfortable, and she remembered her son again, and she woke up now.
"Mother, Mrs. General is here, please meet outside."
"Let the mother come in." Li Yan said anxiously.
Mrs. Zhong came over quickly, sitting beside the bed, and the mother and son held each other's hands. Li Yan's eyes immediately became red.
When she was a mother, she knew the bitterness of being a mother. When she had a child away at the ghost door, she made her dead. She must be so difficult to have it.
"Mother, why did you go back last night? I asked you to stay in the palace and sleep.
"The emperor didn't mind, it was the spirit of the monarch, but as a courtier, he must not know his identity. If you know the rules of the courtesy, you will not make a mistake."
"To know the rules of the courtesy, Fang will not make a mistake!"
In the last sentence, Li Yan said in unison with her, with a helpless expression on her face.
"My mother -in -law, I heard that this is big, and my ears have been cocoon. I really need to know the rules of the courtesy, but now I am different. I have given birth to the emperor. The Lord is only one step away. My father can't be a serious and foreign relative. "
As soon as her words fell, Mrs. Zhong's face changed sharply, and she was as pale as paper.
"You don't want to be nonsense!" She talked coldly and looked very serious.
"Nothing, mother, there are only me and you here, and Cui Fang is also a small service to me.
"It won't be able to say that it is only one step away from the Lord of the Sixth Palace. You died early. No, you shouldn't have this mind. Your father and I don't want to go on this way, he can just eat and play with the leisure Lord! "
Mrs. Zhong's tone was getting colder and colder, but Li Yan still didn't care, and her attitude was loose.
This was completely irritated. She couldn't care about Li Yan's birth, and her body was still unwell. She grabbed Li Yan's collar and pulled it over.
"Do you understand? Do you have to do what you regret and let the whole family follow the killing!"
"Mother, mother, you hurt me!" Li Yan was startled, and immediately began to hurt, humming.
Unfortunately, her coquettishness did not attract her mother's heart softness, and Mrs. Zhong was still serious: "Answer me!"
"Understand and understand!"
After she repeatedly promised, Mrs. Zhong loosened her, but her face was still not good.
"It's so excited about being laughing. Well, I don't say it anymore." Li Yan saw that she was going to get angry again, and quickly raised her hand to discuss Rao.
"By the way, mother, you came in, did you see the prince who was punished outside? Hahaha, unfortunately I couldn't get up to see, otherwise I must look at her embarrassment. I stood on her regardless of the Qinghong soap. I came up with a bad temper, and I would definitely treat them! "
"From small to large, no one has given me this kind of anger, I can never let them go! Sure enough, as soon as I launch a premature birth, the emperor is annoyed.
Seeing that the atmosphere was cold, Li Yan immediately shifted the topic, and laughed at Chen Xueying.
Mrs. Zhong opened her mouth, just wanted to say that she didn't see the concubine, but when she heard Li Yan said more and more outrageous, her brows frowned tightly.
"What do you mean by this? It is not an accident to launch premature birth, but you made it out to rectify them?" She asked coldly.
Li Yan shrank her neck and said anxiously: "Mother, what are you talking about? I am not a fairy, how can I control the child to produce?"
It's just that she is so impatient, more like a guilty conscience, so she must be rejected as soon as possible.
Knowing the daughter Mo Ruo, some of her small movements were all seen by Mrs. Zhong, and immediately knew she was lying.
"Cui Fang, you can say. You can have hidden feelings yesterday? Do n’t want to conceal it. I will ask other people in Caixia Palace later. If you ask what you have, do n’t sell it to Zhuangzi!" Mrs. Zhong Immediately forced to ask the Grand Palace, obviously didn't want to talk more nonsense, and directly grasped her life door.
"Madam is forgiven, his wife is forgiven, slave-" Cui Fang fell directly to the ground. She was stubborn, obviously I didn't know how to speak, and finally she could only look at Li Yan for help: "Mother."
Seeing this situation, Mrs. Zhong didn't understand what.
She closed her eyes, showing a little disappointed expression on her face: "How dare you? That is the bone -kissing flesh that you kicked in your stomach for eight months. Are you forced yourself to give birth to a premature birth for a moment? "
"Mother, I didn't. You didn't say it before, the stomach is too big or bad. Although it is more than eight months, it will only be nine months left for a few days. Outside of oxytic medicine. His father has rescued Xu Tai's family. The medicine he prescribed is naturally good, and there will be no side effects, and he will keep it secret for his daughter. "
Li Yan's tone eagerly explained that she was paving the way to herself and explaining to her mother that her strategy was foolproof. :,w,
