After the Queen Mother sat down, the Queen followed her and said, "There are many talented people in the Chu Kingdom, and Rong Cang is not the only general. Besides, there are many precedents in history for emperors to lead military expeditions in person. The Queen Mother does not have to worry about this."
The Queen Mother looked at her expressionlessly.
The queen smiled gently: "Actually, the Chu State has become much stronger in recent years. The southern border is guarded by Marquis Zhongyi and the eldest princess, so it is relatively stable for the time being. Mobei is an ambitious country. It has been defeated dozens of times and still refuses to give up, so Rong Cang We are determined to destroy them and make Mobei a part of Chu State’s territory. If we can succeed, Chu State will not have to worry about invasion by powerful enemies on the border in the future.”
"Destroyed Mobei?" The Queen Mother frowned, "It's a joke. He couldn't do it for ten years at the border, but now he can be destroyed just by saying?"
"I don't know much about war, but the time, location, and people are all very important. Maybe there has never been the best time before. Anyway, if Rong Cang is sure, then it will be the best." The queen did not because of the Queen Mother's advice. His tone was anxious, but he explained unhurriedly, "I heard that the terrain in Mobei is good and suitable for raising war horses. Rong Cang is a general and has many ways to strengthen his troops. He is still young. After becoming the prince, he can do it more logically. Realize your ambitions.”
The Queen Mother frowned. She didn't understand what the Queen said, and she wasn't interested in understanding it. She didn't care about Rong Cang's ambitions.
She only cares about who will take the throne in the future.
However, the Queen seemed to not be able to understand the Queen Mother's face, and there was a proud smile on her face: "The appointment of Rong Cang as the Crown Prince is definitely the wisest decision the Emperor has made in so many years. I believe that the Queen Mother also hopes that Have you seen that Chu is getting stronger and stronger?"
The Queen Mother's tone was lukewarm: "If you are really grateful to the Ai family for saving Rong Cang's life, you should take the initiative to give up your position as Crown Prince."
"The Queen Mother." The Queen smiled slightly, with a calm and serious expression, "Rong Cang is the emperor's son and the Queen Mother's grandson. Is the Queen Mother partial to the eldest son born to Concubine Hui, or does she want to re-strengthen the Chen family in Jingxi? The only way The Queen Mother knows this in her heart."
Does the Queen Mother truly love and care for her grandson?
She doesn't think so.
In essence, it is just a struggle for interests.
The Queen Mother said angrily: "You dare to question the Ai family?"
The queen's expression remained unchanged: "The Queen Mother is so partial to King Jin'an, and she keeps saying that she wants Rong Cang to give up the position of Crown Prince, but how can she be sure that King Jin'an needs such partiality from the Queen Mother?"
The Queen Mother said coldly: "This is a matter of the Ai family, you don't need to worry about it."
"It's a pity that King Jin'an is not in the capital and cannot meet with the Queen Mother. Otherwise, he would probably protest against the Queen Mother being so arbitrary and willing to put him on fire."
The Queen Mother's face darkened: "Presumptuous!"
The queen smiled and said, "As far as I know, King Jin'an has kept to himself in these years and has never secretly expanded his army, nor has he had any intention of competing for the throne. All of this is just the Queen Mother's imagination."
The Queen Mother said angrily: "What the Ai family wants to do is the Ai family's business. What qualifications do you have to teach the Ai family a lesson?"
The queen apologized: "If I have any disrespectful words, I hope the Queen Mother will forgive me."
Just at this time, a eunuch came in and reported: "The Queen Mother, the Queen Mother, the Crown Princess wants to see you."
The Queen Mother was displeased: "The Ai family didn't summon her, so who can come to Shou'an Palace whenever they want?"
"The queen mother calms down. I remember that Yun Fei has an imperial fan given by the emperor in her hand. On the fan are the words 'I am here in person' written on it." The queen explained with a smile, "So she can't come to any place in the palace whenever she wants. , but no one in the palace dared to stop it."
After saying that, he turned around and ordered: "The Crown Princess is pregnant and cannot stand outside for a long time. Why don't you invite people in quickly?"
The eunuch who reported the report carefully glanced at the Queen Mother, then lowered his head and responded: "Yes."
Chu Yunfei walked in wearing a loose crimson dress with a swollen belly. Bao Chan and Sheng Xia followed cautiously on the left and right sides, making movements to support their master at any time.
Entering the palace, Chu Yunfei knelt down and saluted the Queen Mother and the Empress: "Yunfei came uninvited. I hope the Queen Mother will forgive me."
The Queen Mother said coldly: "Today the crown prince's inauguration ceremony is held, and the palace gate is under security. Why did you come in?"
"The registration ceremony is in the Fengtian Palace. The Fengtian Gate is the most heavily guarded. All civil and military officials are there." Chu Yunfei replied respectfully, neither humble nor overbearing. "Other palace gates are fine. My grandson-in-law can take out the fan given by her father." Unobstructed.”
After saying that, she saw the queen waving to her, so she naturally walked to the chair next to the queen and sat down.
Seeing that she was so self-conscious, the Queen Mother sneered sarcastically: "It seems that you two, mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, are well prepared today?"
"The Queen Mother actually misunderstood." Chu Yunfei lowered his eyebrows and replied, "The establishment of a crown prince is related to the foundation of the country, and one must be cautious when abolishing one. My father waited for so many years before deciding to establish Rong Cang as the crown prince. It must be because of Rong Cang's ability and character. His character, temperament, and demeanor are all in line with the emperor's standards for a prince. He will not allow anyone to change his decision easily. The mother also has good intentions and does not want the queen mother and her father to get into trouble because of this matter. She also hopes that the queen mother can be considerate of her mother. A good intention.”
The Queen Mother stared at Chu Yunfei for a moment with sharp eyes: "She is really sharp-tongued."
Chu Yunfei said humbly: "Thank you, Queen Mother, for the compliment. My granddaughter-in-law is not worthy of it."
If you ask what the Queen Mother is thinking at this time.
She looked at the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law in front of her and thought it was ridiculous. Is there really such a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law in the world?
It doesn't matter what Chu Yunfei wants, why does the queen protect her like this?
As a mother, she should be picky about Chu Yunfei in every possible way. It would be best to fill up the prince's concubines and concubines after he takes over the East Palace, which is in line with a mother's attitude towards her daughter-in-law.
The Queen Mother knew that if she wanted to turn against her mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, the most effective way was to start with the person they both cared about.
"The Ai family is old now, and they are not as good as you young people in spirit or words." The Queen Mother looked a little tired, "It's just that the Crown Princess said just now that the prince is the foundation of the country, so if the prince is established today, should the queen take care of it? How many more people have been added to the East Palace?"
"I have no control over the addition of people to the East Palace. This is all the prince's own business." The queen smiled gently, "But as far as I know, the number of subordinate officials has been almost determined. The seventh and eighth princes are now Only the prince obeys his orders, Xie Lin and Qi Jin are also Rong Cang's confidants, and Rong Cang has recently selected several outstanding men——"
"Queen." The Queen Mother interrupted her with a cold voice, "Is that what the Ai family is talking about?"
Chu Yunfei lowered his head and pursed his lips to hold back a smile.
The Queen seemed puzzled: "Then what does the Queen Mother mean?"
"The Ai family is talking about the prince's backyard."
Only then did the queen seem to understand. She sighed softly and said melancholy: "My son has no control over his mother. Rong Cang has a stubborn temper. I can't control his backyard."
The Queen Mother was angry: "Then the Crown Princess doesn't care?"
"The harem is not allowed to interfere in politics." Chu Yunfei said, "My granddaughter-in-law only wants to be a good wife and mother, and she does not dare to interfere in the affairs of the prince's backyard."
"That's nonsense!" The Queen Mother was furious, "You are the Crown Prince's wife, and it is your duty to provide him with concubines and concubines. Otherwise, is it in line with your virtuous and generous attitude?"
Chu Yunfei turned to look at the queen, feeling very confused. Logically speaking, the queen mother had been closed in the palace to worship Buddha for so many years. Even if she didn't really see through the world of mortals, she should be able to keep her composure at such an old age.
Why are you so angry?
She bit her lip and shook her head slowly: "The prince has a bad temper and is cold and ruthless. He keeps a straight face all day long, just like King Yama. His cold expression can scare the children to cry. My granddaughter-in-law dare not go against his wishes." .”
The Queen Mother's face turned slightly blue.
She has never seen a head wife who is so timid that she doesn't even dare to give her husband a concubine. Is this really the prince's favorite wife?
Absolutely ridiculous!
Then after the Queen Mother calmed down, she suddenly thought of the situation that her grandma had gone out to learn about in recent days.
Chu Yunfei is not such a timid person at all.
It can even be said that among the wives of the royal family, she should be regarded as the most tough one. Even though she was of such a low background, not only did she not feel inferior at all in front of the other princesses, she was also domineering at all times. On more than one occasion, Princess Yu and Chen The princess was so deficient that even the fifth princess was forced to learn the rules by the palace nuns because of her.
The Queen Mother calmed down her emotions and said coldly: "How long do you plan to sit here at Ai's house?"
The Queen respectfully replied: "I would like to stay here and have lunch with the Queen Mother."
Chu Yunfei said: "My granddaughter-in-law is with the queen mother. I hope the queen mother will not dislike her."
The registration ceremony will end before lunch.
At that time, the prince will go to Shou'an Palace to meet the Queen Mother, and then to Shuhuang Palace to meet the Queen.
The Queen Mother took a deep breath and suppressed the anger in her heart.
