Queen Wang shook her head gently: "The Queen Mother has misunderstood. What I mean is... that I want you to raise His Highness the Crown Prince."
She deeply understands her shortcomings. She is powerless and unpopular. Even the power that her queen can exercise is greatly limited.
The only person she can rely on is her mother-in-law, Queen Mother Zhou!
In other words, Queen Mother Zhou did have a preference for her, which was precisely because she was not favored.
Because Empress Dowager Zhou was not favored, she was not unkind to her based on empathy. Of course, she was also very filial to her mother-in-law.
The two have always gotten along very harmoniously, and their relationship is not generally good.
But even so, when it comes to real interests, there are still considerations, and those who contribute will naturally get the lion's share.
Anyway, she is young and has plenty of time!
Unexpectedly, Queen Mother Zhou, who had always doted on her, rarely refused this time.
"I am old, but I don't have the energy. If you want to adopt a prince, you can talk to the emperor, or talk to Concubine Shu."
How could Queen Mother Zhou not hear the subtext, but she didn't want to bother now, and she didn't dare to bother anymore.
Adopt? Well said! My mother is fine, why should I recognize you?
"Mother..." Queen Wang said bitterly, "You know that the emperor doesn't like his concubines. Besides, there is a concubine waiting for an opportunity. If we don't strike first..."
"Then let her make the first move!" Queen Mother Zhou said calmly, "In short, we can't take action."
After a pause, she said majestically: "I advise you not to have bad intentions, otherwise, I will not protect you!"
Queen Wang's heart trembled, and she hurriedly said: "How dare I have bad thoughts, I am afraid that I will only be afraid of Concubine Wan..."
"If she acts recklessly, I will settle the score with her. Even if I can't defeat her, I won't let her get what she wants!" Empress Dowager Zhou said in a stern tone. After a while, she continued: "Although the emperor has neglected you over the years, but... I will treat you well, don’t make any mistakes!”
"My concubine... I don't dare!" Queen Wang was heartbroken, she never expected such a result.
She really didn't dare. In this harem, her power was too weak. If she really did something, it would be difficult to guarantee that everything would go wrong under the emperor's thorough investigation.
This is also the reason why she went to see Queen Mother Zhou. Only Queen Mother Zhou could do this kind of thing.
Because Empress Dowager Zhou is the biological mother of the emperor, and Chu Potian is also the biological mother of the emperor, the slaves know the stakes, so no one will talk too much, but she is different.
Queen Wang was still unwilling to give in and said: "Mother, Concubine Shu grew up in a chieftain, so she is inevitably lacking in knowledge. My sons, ministers and concubines are just afraid of the country's crown prince..."
"This is not your concern," said Empress Dowager Zhou, "How could the Emperor leave the issue of the prince's education behind?"
After a pause, he comforted: "Little Wang, please remember that no matter what happens in the future, your status as queen will not change. Even if one day... you are also the first person in the harem according to the legal system, why bother?"
Empress Dowager Zhou sighed: “We are all poor people, but we are extremely glorious. Even if we enjoy this, we must also bear the negative consequences;
I won’t talk about it in the past. Let’s be more stable in the future. You weren’t like this before? "
"Listen to your mother, don't think about that. With your mother here, no one can bully you!" Empress Dowager Zhou stroked her face and said gently: "In my mother's heart, I will always treat her as my biological daughter. Let's live our own lives. Just feel comfortable, what do you care about what they do?"
"Mother..." Queen Wang couldn't help but shed tears. After being a widow for so many years, her psychology was already a little distorted. At this moment, these heart-warming words allowed her to release her long-standing resentment.
At this moment, the relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law has been sublimated!
Queen Wang is bitter. She has the name of a queen but no reality. She has been suffering for more than ten years.
Why not Queen Mother Zhou?
It can be said that what is worse is that the daughter-in-law was not welcomed as a child, the daughter-in-law became a mother-in-law, and the son became the emperor, but... it is still the same.
Speaking of which, they are all miserable people.
But under someone's intimidation and threats, her twisted psychology became awe-inspiring.
~
Concubine Ji Shu didn't know that she was walking around the gate of hell.
Dead people are not uncommon here.
Of course, if she still lives in Anletang, the risk factor will probably be even greater.
At this moment, she was bored making cakes with Concubine De, Concubine Xian, and Concubine Chen. She was tired of playing, but she couldn't resist their enthusiasm.
When she first arrived, she didn't want to create grudges and tried her best to maintain interpersonal relationships.
Quite tiring...
In Yongning Palace, Zhen'er looked through the little book, and she had no more desires.
The little ancestor favored her enough, and it was her problem that she couldn't conceive a son. Apart from her hatred towards her mother-in-law, she did not vent her anger on others.
As for the rumors in the palace... they are pure nonsense!
However, it is not unfair to say that she is responsible. If the emperor shared his love for her equally among others, the emperor's heirs might not be able to count them on one hand.
The battles in the harem are not much worse than those in the temple. In a sense, they are even more dangerous.
Officialdom is nothing more than dismissal from office, and one cannot easily lose one's life, but here... it's hard to say.
~
There is an undercurrent in the capital, but the Yongqinghou Mansion in Jinling is leisurely and comfortable.
Li Qing kept writing and updated the book very vigorously, with two volumes a day and one volume every ten days.
What he wrote was not a true record, nor was it a detailed account. He only recorded major events in the political field and the real situation behind them.
Therefore, he made rapid progress, and now he is writing about the Xuande Dynasty.
Zhu Wanqing was quite satisfied. Although her godfather didn't admit it, he didn't interfere with her reading these things. During these days, she couldn't let go of the book and often forgot about her baby girl.
As a last resort, Zhu Qizhen had to invite a wet nurse.
Who asked him to pamper his daughter?
After being busy for most of the day, Li Qing stretched himself and prepared to go to the Liyuan to listen to a play and relax.
"My godfather is going out?"
"do you have any opinion?"
Zhu Wanqing shook her head quickly: "How can I? My daughter-in-law has a problem..."
"I advise you not to inquire about Tao'er matters!" Li Qing said with a sullen face, "Don't force me to slap you!"
"...That's not the question. My daughter-in-law wants to ask her godfather what he wants from writing these books...?" Zhu Wanqing asked curiously, "Is it a souvenir?"
Li Qing twisted his neck, "Of course not, these will be sent to the palace."
Zhu Wanqing was stunned for a moment, then realized it and praised: "My godfather is very thoughtful!"
She smiled and said: "Although the godfather is not in the court, the court is full of legends about the godfather."
"Well said, don't say it again."
Zhu Wanqing was furious: "You don't want to see me so much?"
"I really don't want to see you..." Li Qing summed it up and said, "Maybe it's because of your father. Of course, you have bigger problems."
"...Okay, I'm going to humiliate myself." Zhu Wanqing turned around and left, not even taking two steps, but stopped again, "Daddy, can I make a copy?"
"Then do you know how serious the problem is for your children and grandchildren if you keep this at home?" Li Qing asked back, humming: "It's enough to just look at it, what's the use of keeping this?"
Zhu Wanqing's heart trembled, and she said sarcastically: "What the godfather said is that the daughter-in-law should not think about it."
At this time, Zhu Qizhen came over and said, "Did you offend your godfather again?"
"That's right. My godfather is always angry with me. I'm a bit stingy..." Zhu Wanqing complained and ran away, for fear that Li Qing would beat her.
Zhu Qizhen couldn't help but smile and said to himself: "This girl... is already a mother, but she is still a child who will not grow up."
Li Qing curled his lips and said, "You came just in time. Let me tell you something."
"Sir, please speak."
"You, the orthodox dynasty, write it."
"...Okay!" Zhu Qizhen: If I had known I wouldn't have come, wouldn't this be humiliating myself?
He cleared his throat and said in a flattering manner: "What about that? Can I do some artistic processing during the personal expedition?"
Li Qing said in a cold tone: "What do you think?"
"Should...can, right?"
"Give you a chance to reorganize your language!" Li Qing stood up and walked to the side beam, taking off the hanging sword, "Think again."
"...Sir, I want to show my face!"
"A matter of face or life?"
Zhu Qizhen was very frustrated: "I won't write..."
"Changlang~!"
"Okay, I'll write, don't be impulsive," Zhu Qizhen, forced by his lust, had no choice but to say: "In this way, I will write about the first year of orthodoxy to the thirteenth year of orthodoxy, and you can write the last year. If you save it, you won't do it. satisfy."
"That's pretty much it." Li Qing sheathed his sword and hummed, "The purpose of writing this is to alert future generations, don't you know?"
"I understand!" Zhu Qizhen felt like he was mourning his heir. He knew that he was destined to be nailed to the pillar of shame and would never be able to get off.
Li Qing added a pinch of salt, "Even if you and I don't write it, we will write the actual records of the Zhengtong Dynasty in the future, and the people will also say..."
Barabara...
Zhu Qizhen was furious: "You want to kill someone but also kill your heart?"
Li Qing hehehe: "If it weren't for me, you would be damned forever!"
"..." Zhu Jianshen's face was full of pain, but he could not argue.
He really didn't want to talk about this matter in depth, so he changed the subject and said, "Are you... going out?"
"Well, it's still early, let's go listen to a show."
"It's so cool, I want to go too." Zhu Qizhen said, "Take me with you."
"Write your record carefully. I'll check it when you get back." Li Qing snorted, "If you don't pass the test, you won't get the consequences."
Zhu Qizhen was angry and bitter: "It's really... how can any emperor write a true record for himself?"
Li Qing teased: "Are you the only one who wants to be the emperor?"
"...The Supreme Emperor is also an emperor, okay?"
"Ah, yes, yes."
"..."
After Li Qing quarreled with his father and daughter, he felt particularly comfortable. In a plain and boring life, he must always find some fun.
Listening to operas in troupes, listening to music in brothels... It wasn't until dusk fell that Li Qing returned home exhausted.
I checked the contents of Zhu Qizhen's diary, gave some pointers to it, and then went to rest. Life is colorful...
The twelfth lunar month is about to enter, and the New Year is getting closer and closer. Li Qing's work has also reached the middle and late stages. While he is busy, he is also planning his own route.
Where to go first?
North Korea, Japan, Jiaozhi... various countries flashed through his mind, and Li Qing couldn't make up his mind.
Finally, he made a turntable, blindfolded himself with a dart in hand, and prepared to hit wherever it hit.
Zhu Wanqing turned the turntable violently and ran a long distance before saying:
"Daddy, it's time to start!"
'call out! '
The dart shot out, and with a 'clang' sound, it hit the wood three points!
Li Qing took off the cloth and looked forward. The dart was firmly stuck on the 'Japan'.
