The Hong family has become more powerful in recent years. Academician Hong is known for his outspokenness. There are many officials who are afraid of him, and the emperor also appreciates him. This makes the Hong family think that they can compete with those who have no power but a ruthless heart. The princess fights.
Under the decree of the Empress Dowager, Hong Lingling became Liangyuan and Qi Baixing became Liangdi. They entered the mansion on the same day, and the date was set for the third day of the next month.
In the Wei Dynasty, Liang Yuan's rank was higher than Liang Di's. This was different from the history Leng Xiao knew. In the historical dynasties she knew, Liang Di's rank was higher than Liang Yuan's.
The decree was also sent to the East Palace, asking the East Palace to prepare matters. The Empress Dowager took the opportunity to send many people to the East Palace, including many with high martial arts skills.
On the day the decree was issued, Grandma Wanrong came personally and asked the Crown Princess to come to the Empress Dowager tomorrow to express her gratitude.
Leng Xiao knew that the Queen Mother wanted to beat her, or to see if she was dissatisfied, so he reprimanded her in advance to prevent her from ruining the good thing.
Leng Xiao has had some reactions recently. She feels nauseated in the morning and can't eat. Fortunately, the reaction is not serious. In the eyes of the people in the East Palace, they just think that she has a loss of appetite because of this.
Even Ape came to comfort her, saying that now that she had put her words down, if people still dared to come in, they would not be able to blame others.
Leng Xiao didn't say anything. After sending the children to Ming Wudao the next day, he took Ape over to say hello.
This time, the Queen Mother did not leave her alone. When she arrived outside the palace, she immediately told her to go in alone. Ape was still waiting outside.
The Empress Dowager showed a rare pleasant look and offered Leng Xiao a seat.
After Leng Xiao sat down, he put his hands on his knees, looking obedient and submissive.
The Empress Dowager liked to see her like this. It made her feel that she didn't hate Leng Xiao, and even liked her a little.
Her feelings towards Leng Xiao are very contradictory, and they have always been that way.
The Empress Dowager said: "The Crown Princess doesn't look very good, can't she sleep well?"
Leng Xiao said bluntly, "When I return to the Queen Mother, my granddaughter-in-law really can't sleep well and misses the prince."
The empress dowager looked at her. Really, she would be unhappy whenever she opened her mouth. Her face darkened, "The prince is out on business and is always so affectionate. How will he handle government affairs in the future?"
Leng Xiao smiled, "Royal Grandmother, he is out on business. I miss him and will not hinder him at all."
The Empress Dowager said calmly: "When a man works outside, the woman at home should be guarded by him safely."
Leng Xiao also had complicated feelings towards the Empress Dowager. He knew he couldn't offend her too much, but he still didn't want to make her feel comfortable. "I feel sorry for the prince. I didn't protect him well. When he comes back, there will be two more people in the East Palace."
The Queen Mother was furious, "How do you know he doesn't like it?"
Leng Xiao looked at her and wanted to say I didn't like it, but she held it back and just smiled lightly without replying.
The Empress Dowager said unhappily: "You can't always be alone with the prince. There will always be things you can't take care of. Do you want the prince to guard you all your life?"
Leng Xiao would always avoid this question subconsciously. She didn't want to think about it because the answer was cruel.
Now that he is the prince, it is impossible for her to be alone, let alone when he becomes the emperor in the future.
The ancestral system for selecting concubines does not allow him to be willful. Moreover, the emperor must have as many heirs as possible, in order to strengthen the royal family.
The Queen Mother stared at her, "Leng Xiao, the Ai family is doing this for your own good. There will be another woman around the prince. It will happen sooner or later. You can have conjugal love for the prince, but the love between men and women should be as little as possible. It won’t be hurt, you are a sensible person, there is no reason why you can’t figure this out.”
Leng Xiao nodded lightly, "Yes, my granddaughter-in-law knows."
The Empress Dowager was very satisfied and told her, "As long as you know, when Liangyuan Liangdi comes in, you should treat her well and don't do the ruthless things you did in the past. If the inner courtyard of the East Palace is harmonious, the prince can handle state affairs with peace of mind."
