Empress Lu showed a bit of pride on her face. She was glad that she had made peace with Xiao Yan early and found out his identity as the son of the He family. Otherwise, she didn't know where she would have ended up.
She wasn't afraid of Xiao Yan, she was just afraid that he wasn't afraid. If it wasn't a last resort, she didn't want to die.
Jin Zhi heard this and hesitated: "But the Fourth Highness, Governor Xiao did not help him..."
"He didn't help, but he didn't add insult to injury. Otherwise, do you think Zheng'er can still stay in jail safely?"
Empress Lu's eyebrows relaxed. She had been on tenterhooks during this period, and it wasn't until this moment that she truly relaxed. She couldn't help but feel exhausted when her tense nerves relaxed.
Seeing that Ban was puzzled, she sighed softly: "It's because I made a mistake at chess. He annoyed me for scheming with Song Tangning, but he also prevented me from knowing his identity. I'm afraid he wanted to give me, mother and son a break from the previous incident." lesson."
"I would like to ask why the DPRK and Beijing are in such chaos during this period. Things that were originally easy are becoming more complicated as they are investigated. More and more people are involved in the Lingyun Temple matter. It turns out that he was the one who stirred it up. alley."
Jin Zhi: "Then over there with the Fourth Highness..."
Queen Lu: "Xiao Yan will not let anything happen to Zheng'er, but he will inevitably learn a lesson. Since he let someone deliver the letter, it means that this matter is over."
Xiao Yan was comforting her.
Also warning her.
Jinzhi breathed a sigh of relief after listening to Queen Lu's words. During this period of time, the Fengxi Palace was turbulent, and the empress was struggling. Those in the palace were flattering others and suppressing others. Their masters and servants had never experienced difficulties before. She thought she was afraid this time. It was a dead end, but I didn’t expect it to turn around.
Jin Zhi rejoiced: "Your Majesty is still wise and has won over Governor Xiao early. I only hope that Governor Xiao can calm down and release His Highness the Fourth Highness as soon as possible, and your Majesty can also leave Fengxi Palace."
The originally happy look on Queen Lu's face paused. She had won over Xiao Yan, but Song Tangning's incident had indeed offended him.
Xiao Yan was particularly vindictive, and he let them go because he prevented her from knowing his identity, but it would still leave a knot in his heart, and Song Tangning would probably hate them too. Now that the fourth prince's concubine's natal family has turned against them, the fourth prince is in court. There is very little help left, and Xiao Yan must not make any more mistakes.
She had to find a way to calm down Xiao Yan and Song Tangning.
Queen Lu's eyes fell on Jin Zhi: "Jin Zhi, you are also thirty-six this year, right?"
Jin Zhi was puzzled: "Why do you think of this?"
Queen Lu smiled gently: "I just suddenly discovered after this incident that people around me have come and gone over the years, but you are the only one who has always stood by me and never left me."
"This time His Majesty is so angry that people in the Fengxi Palace are panicked. Those in the palace are even more anxious for me to be in ruins. If it weren't for you to accompany me, I'm afraid I won't be able to survive. I just want to wait for this matter to be safe." After that, I will grant you and your cousin a marriage."
Jin Zhi suddenly widened his eyes: "Empress..."
Queen Lu said softly: "I can't help you."
"Back then, you and your cousin were engaged, but because I missed the opportunity to leave the palace to get married, your cousin was forced by the family to marry another man. I said he was disappointed and even angry for you, but later I found out that he I always have you in my heart.”
"I heard that his first wife died of illness and she never remarried. Are you still interested in him?"
A blush appeared on Jin Zhi's face.
She and her cousin were childhood sweethearts, and they had made an engagement early. However, something happened when she was old enough to leave the palace, and something happened to her empress, so she had to stay in the palace.
Although his cousin was forced by his mother to marry, he never forgot her. Over the years, Jin Zhi occasionally helped his cousin in the name of Fengxi Palace. Now his family has become rich, and the old lady in the mansion has died of illness. No one can force him anymore. Her cousin sent her letters one after another and never stopped communicating, saying that he would always be waiting for her.
Now that the queen mentioned it, Jin Zhi was both happy and shy.
"Empress, slave..."
She hesitated, her face flushed.
"It seems that you also have intention." Seeing her shyness, Empress Lu couldn't help laughing, and her expression became softer: "It's just that I have delayed you two lovers. When the confinement is lifted this time, I will take care of you. The marriage is granted to fulfill your wish."
Jin Zhi heard the words and hesitated: "But what will happen to the empress if the slave is gone? The slave still has to serve the empress."
"Silly girl, although I can't bear to leave you, I have delayed you for so many years. I just hope that the rest of my life will go smoothly."
"But I can't bear to leave you..."
Empress Lu touched her forehead just like she did when she brought someone with her: "If you are reluctant to part with me, I am here. After you get married and have children, if you miss me, just come to the palace to see me. "
Seeing Jin Zhi's eyes flushed with emotion, her voice became softer.
"Okay, get up. If people see the aunt in charge of Fengxi Palace crying so much, I'm afraid they will laugh at you."
"While you are in lockdown, you can teach He Yue and the others well and let them take over the errands of Fengxi Palace as soon as possible. I will also take advantage of this period to prepare some dowry for you, so that you can be in full glory. My marriage can be regarded as the completion of our master-servant friendship for so many years."
"Your Majesty... I would like to thank you, Your Majesty..."
Jin Zhi's eyes were red, and he was so grateful that he wished he could repay him with his life.
Empress Lu smiled and said: "Go and wash your face quickly, and go to the warehouse to tidy things up for me so that I can choose your dowry."
Jin Zhi's face flushed instantly, but he was also happy that the empress valued her. After kowtowing, he wiped his tears and went out.
Queen Lu's expression turned cold when she saw people leaving.
Now that there is no one available, she originally wanted to keep the golden branch for a few more days, but it's a pity...
"Deshun."
Someone came in immediately.
Deshun said respectfully, "What are your orders?"
Queen Lu waved to him, and Deshun quickly approached.
Queen Lu whispered a few words to him. Deshun's face was gradually shocked. When Queen Lu finished speaking, she suddenly raised her head: "Empress, you..."
Empress Lu looked at him: "I don't want to, but now I can't lose Xiao Yan, and neither can the fourth prince."
"Deshun, you have been in Fengxi Palace for many years. You should know that the palace is dangerous. Your life and death, honor and disgrace all depend on me. I have taken care of your brother for many years, allowing him to marry, have children, and live a prosperous life."
"If I and the Fourth Prince have a future, you will be able to live well. But if I am...I am afraid that no one in your brother's family can protect you."
Deshun's face turned pale and he knelt down on the ground: "I dare not betray my master, but I am willing to go through fire and water for my empress."
Empress Lu smiled when she heard this: "I naturally believe in your loyalty. As long as you handle my errands well, I and the fourth prince will not forget your contribution."
Deshun lowered his head: "I understand."
"Go ahead, Jin Zhi will do it more properly and don't make people suspicious."
"Yes, concubine."
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