Does the villain stepmother have a headache again today!

Even though Ruan Tao's heart was like the waves after a calm lake exploded in an instant, but the emperor opened his mouth twice in succession, Ruan Tao had to swallow the waves in his heart and turned it into an undercurrent.

Even though he was as calm as Ruan Tao, his reaction would be a little slower under such sudden changes and speculation on the emperor's thoughts.

But perhaps, it was just this dull two points when he raised his eyes that the remaining dullness and astonishment in Ruan Tao's eyes caught the emperor's eyes.

With just one glance, the emperor could see everything.

I had heard earlier that Ruan Shimo's daughter was very beautiful, so there were rumors that Fu Boyun, who had always been widowed and unmarried, was suddenly attracted to Ruan Tao and proposed marriage.

She naturally knew that Ruan Shimo and Fu Boyun had the same views and interests on border matters, so they supported each other.

But backing requires not only an opportunity, but also endorsement.

The best endorsement is marriage.

Naturally, she didn't believe Fu Boyun's proposal to marry him.

The old lady of the Hou Mansion cried, made trouble, and hanged herself, but she still didn't make Fu Boyun submit. No matter how amazing Ruan Tao's appearance was, Fu Boyun couldn't be a child of a noble family who lost his reason and principles just by looking at his face.

Fu Boyun's request for marriage was just an excuse.

It was an endorsement with Fu Boyun and Ruan Shimo in order to reach an agreement on border matters.

It was to give Ruan Shimo enough motivation and means to turn the tide on border affairs one day.

Therefore, the more this is the case, the more it needs to be wrapped in a shell like a storybook to make everything at least seem reasonable.

This matter does not conflict with her.

Even a good thing.

The tentacles of several factions in the court have stretched too far; she just needs two chess pieces to reverse the situation!

Fu Boyun and Ruan Shimo are both smart people.

Therefore, she turned a blind eye to the marriage between the Antang Ruan family and the Nanping Marquis Mansion, leaving it open to speculation.

If she doesn't speak, it's like acquiescing.

By default, Ruan Shimo and Fu Boyun's interests in this matter were bound.

Ruan Tao is the most important link in this interest-binding chain.

It’s also the part she’s most curious about!

As the emperor, the most important thing is to know people!

After getting to know people, you still need to identify them!

After identifying people, you can either use them or discard them!

Therefore, even if Ruan Tao is a woman, it is absolutely impossible for her to be able to reach the forefront of the storm at this time and bring the Nanping Marquis and the whole family to the capital.

Although she is Ruan Shimo's daughter, the distant water cannot save the near fire.

At that time, Ruan Shimo was still in the capital, fighting in the court over border affairs, and Fu Boyun's life and death were still confusing; Ruan Tao was already in Huicheng at that time, facing a mess of internal and external troubles!

Ruan Ximo couldn't help but turned to Ruan Tao.

The situation in the court and at the border was changing rapidly, and it was impossible for Ruan Shumo to predict all the situations in advance; even if he could, he couldn't explain all the intricate details to a simple-minded daughter.

In addition to a few guards and maids around Ruan Tao, she is just a steward mother. She can take care of the affairs of the inner house, but with the chaos in the court, how can a steward mother be able to take care of it?

Ruan Shimo has been immersed in the court for more than [-] years and knows the importance.

If he can safely hand over the coping skills to Ruan Tao, then Ruan Tao has something.

Therefore, Ruan Tao was able to bring the Nanping Houfu and the whole family to the capital, whether it was Ruan Shimo's idea or not, and he was able to return to the capital safely with the help of Qu Shaobai. Ruan Tao must not be a fuel-efficient lamp.

And this lamp, which is not fuel-efficient, is very interesting.

He passed out in the carriage on the day he arrived in Beijing. Neither Uncle Lu nor Dr. Lu could see any flaws.

The day I woke up, I fought to the death with Ping'an Hou and his wife.

Of course, the main reason is that someone was torn to death unilaterally, and Ruan Tao should not be broken yet.

And no matter how powerful the rumors in the capital were afterward, she stayed in the mansion arranging flowers to relax her mind. She could stay there from morning to afternoon, listen to the children in the mansion to endorse her, and teach Fu Aoquan how to do things. There were no cats who came over from Ping'an Marquis Mansion. It was cooked in two days...

Yes!

These are the brochures given to her by the palace's informants.

Ruan Tao's daily schedule is very regular, and his attitude towards the children in the house depends on his mood...

Then he threw another big burden to Hai Lingchen.

She spends her days leisurely arranging flowers in the mansion, but it is Duke Hai who makes people stare at Hai Lingchen and the old lady of the Nanping Marquis Mansion every day...

Every day I look at the booklet handed to me by the palace’s eyeliner——

He was so anxious to enter Beijing, half of which was for Fu Changge's title.

She deliberately didn't summon him because she wanted to force Ruan Tao to lose his composure.

Look at Ruan Tao's reaction here.

Real reaction.

Especially, see if she and Xu Jinan interact in private.

But this Ruan Tao, Miss Ruan, and Mrs. Nanping Hou, not to mention walking around, even if they don't move in the house, they can meet many famous teachers in Beijing, including many everyone.

He simply didn't mention anything about Fu Changge, and instead focused on the schoolwork of several children in the mansion...

Ah!

I'm afraid I know how to stir up a puddle of muddy water and get myself clean!

Whether it was what Lu Zhiyuan and Dr. Lu saw with their own eyes earlier and then told him personally; or the hidden secrets of the Nanping Marquis Mansion were written in the book every day; Things to do during the festival at the Marquis Mansion...

The emperor did not completely believe it, nor did he disbelieve it.

She has her own judgment!

Including Ruan Tao persuading Hai Lingchen to take Fu Boyun's mother on a trip to the capital.

First, she was curious about how Ruan Tao could move Hai Lingchen.

Hai Lingchen is accustomed to doing her own thing in Beijing. Even if it is reasonable, Hai Lingchen will not only listen to her, but also listen to what the old man says;

What's more, such an incredible thing?

But Hai Lingchen actually agreed? !

How did Ruan Tao do it?

Even if you are forced to travel in two days a day, you cannot go there in high spirits every day and then come back feeling carried away...

Secondly, she was more curious. Compared to the old man (Hai Guogong), Hai Lingchen's temper was nothing compared to that of the old man.

Knowing that Hai Lingchen had a falling out with the old man, he had already moved out of the Duke's Mansion and moved to Luming Lane. At this time, he asked Hai Lingchen to accompany the old lady of the Nanping Marquis Mansion, and even asked his grandson to move out even if he couldn't call his grandson. What do the old men in the family think?

But so far, everything Ruan Tao has done is right!

I won't commit this taboo in a moment of confusion.

Ruan Tao must have his own wishful thinking.

Therefore, she was really curious, what kind of person was this Mrs. Nanping Hou?

But at that glance just now, she was still stunned.

Making a woman think another woman is good-looking is both an easy thing and the most difficult thing.

Just when she raised her eyes to meet him, she felt that the words "extremely good-looking" were superficial.

A smart and extremely beautiful woman...

Ah!

Such a woman is either pleasing to the eye or disgusting!

But in that glance just now, perhaps there was a bit of surprise and hesitation in her eyes, so it was more pleasing to the eye than disgusting.

It was also the time when Ruan Tao opened his mouth to respond, "Long's kindness is so great. I would like to express my gratitude to Your Majesty for your consideration on behalf of the Nanping Marquis Mansion."

In one sentence, the topic was directed from her to the Nanping Marquis Mansion.

And respectful and polite.

The emperor had no choice but to speak, "During this period of time, everything in the court is busy. I haven't had time to say hello to the old lady. Are you still used to being in the capital? How many children in the house are okay?"

The emperor was forced to start business, and Ruan Tao continued, "My mother and the children in the mansion are fine. Please bear with me, Your Majesty."

The emperor looked at her again and threw them all back at her.

Not even a single bit of violation.

The emperor continued, "I heard from Dr. Lu that you fainted on the way home and were in a coma for two days?"

Ruan Tao had already prepared, "It was a long journey from Huicheng to Beijing. My mother was worried about something and was depressed. Several children in the house were making noises. She didn't pay attention at the time and didn't feel angry. It was only a few days later when she woke up... …”

The emperor looked at her, then looked at Lu Zhiyuan, "Look at your seat."

Lu Zhiyuan understood.

Soon, someone from the palace had already moved the chairs.

"Mrs. Hou, your Majesty will grant you a seat." Lu Zhiyuan reminded.

Ruan Tao followed the emperor's kindness.

But as soon as he sat down, another chamberlain came in. The emperor was talking to Mrs. Nanping Hou. The chamberlain didn't dare to disturb him, so he stepped forward and put his ear to Lu Zhiyuan's side.

Lu Zhiyuan was walking in front of the emperor, and he could also judge which things should interrupt the emperor and which things could be left behind.

After the chamberlain finished speaking, Lu Zhiyuan was stunned.

The emperor noticed it and asked quietly, "What's wrong?"

Lu Zhiyuan raised his hand and said, "Your Majesty, regarding the Qingtian case, Lord Fang Hongrui is here and waiting outside the palace."

The emperor frowned slightly.

Ruan Tao suddenly realized that this was an important matter before the emperor.

And, unexpectedly.

Then her meeting with the Emperor today will either be postponed or it will end prematurely.

Sure enough, the emperor said, "Take the Marquis of Nanping and wait in the outer hall first. I will see Fang Qing first."

Lu Zhiyuan bowed in understanding.

When Lu Zhiyuan led Ruan Tao away temporarily, Ruan Tao and Fang Hongrui briefly met.

Fang Hongrui, Minister of Household Affairs.

The Ministry of Household Affairs is not in charge of criminal cases, and Fang Hongrui is involved. The Qingtian case is related to the head of the Ministry of Household Affairs, and was taken out by the emperor alone.

The most likely way to get it is from taxes or the treasury...

These thoughts flashed through Ruan Tao's mind quickly.

Similarly, very quickly, the wood-carved door that separated the inner hall from the outer hall was also closed.

"Madam, please wait here."

Lu Zhiyuan was in the inner hall, and the chamberlain beside him was doing the work for him.

"Okay." Ruan Tao nodded.

The waiting area in the outer hall was very large. The chamberlain led her to a location far away from the inner hall. Although she could vaguely hear the voice of Emperor Tong Fang Hongrui, it was almost impossible to hear the specifics. What could be heard should be It was the emperor who spoke to Fang Hongrui in a calm tone.

"Mrs. Hou, this servant is here to change the vase." Not long after the chamberlain served tea, a maid came forward.

The vase is placed on the table next to Ruan Tao.

Ruan Tao was gentle and easy to deal with, without any embarrassment.

The flower branches in the vase were all placed in the vase, but when the palace maid put them on them, her hand slipped and they almost fell to the ground.

Ruan Tao happened to catch it quickly with quick eyes and hands.

The palace maid turned pale with fright and almost...

The emperor was meeting with the courtiers in the inner hall. If he was interrupted by making noise in the outer hall, Kendong would inevitably be punished.

But although the vase caught it, the flower branches in the vase had already fallen to the ground and broke off.

The palace maid's originally pale face suddenly turned livid!

Ruan Tao looked around. The chamberlain on duty was attracting attention from people outside the palace. However, in the inner palace, he had just been serving tea to the emperor, so no one paid attention.

Seeing the palace maid's pale and then livid face, and terrified of being discovered, Ruan Tao whispered, "First pick up the flower branches on the ground."

The palace maid had no idea, but seeing that the other party was Mrs. Nanping Hou, and it was the other party who held the vase that prevented it from breaking, the palace maid subconsciously followed the instructions.

"Take a few flower branches from the vases on the other two tables." Ruan Tao continued to order.

The palace maid was slightly surprised.

Ruan Tao said softly and calmly, "If you ask, just say that I am waiting here and rearrange the flowers."

The palace maid immediately understood, "Thank you, Madam Hou."

Ruan Tao stretched out his hand and made a hissing gesture.

The palace maid listened to her words and did as she was told, and Ruan Tao also planted a few flower branches again as if to kill time.

The palace maid looked stunning.

Lu Zhiyuan came out of the inner hall and happened to see the vase in Ruan Tao's hand. It was very different from what he usually saw...

Lu Zhiyuan's thoughts were quickly interrupted. The chamberlain who had just gone outside the palace turned back to Fu'er again. This time, the expression on Lu Zhiyuan's face was obviously more cautious than before.

Ruan Tao saw it from the corner of his eye, but he didn't make a sound.

This time, Lu Zhiyuan quickly entered the inner hall.

Ruan Tao was drinking tea when he saw the chamberlain who had just been shuttled from the inner hall to the outside of the hall, and then led the officials waiting outside the hall inside.

Ruan Tao had not been in Beijing for a long time, and he was mostly in the palace, so he did not know many officials in the DPRK.

I have no impression of it when I pass by it.

The other party was in a hurry and looked even more nervous than Fang Hongrui just now.

The hollow wooden palace door was pushed open, and Lu Zhiyuan personally announced entry. Soon, Fang Hongrui, who was in the palace just now, was led out by Lu Zhiyuan. He was also whispering to Lu Zhiyuan, Lu Zhiyuan should be comforting, and then not far away Waiting everywhere.

Ruan Tao was not very touched at first.

But seeing the officials in the court coming and going in Mingwen Hall one after another, the emperor must follow the important and urgent foresight of things no matter how busy he is.

Ruan Tao has drank three cups of tea.

Finally, Lu Zhiyuan stepped forward and said, "Madam, the affairs of the court are busy today, and Your Majesty has no time to spare. Originally, he wanted to ask Madam more about the situation in the palace, but it seems that he can't take care of it for the time being. Madam, go back first, and wait for Your Majesty. I will summon you on a certain day."

Ruan Tao is so eager!

I have tried my best to stay calm and peaceful in the outer hall just now, but today there are still too many things to digest, sort out, and deal with the aftermath.

It would actually be better to leave the palace earlier so that you don’t have to meet the emperor again when you are not ready!

She had more time to sort it out.

"I will send someone to escort Madam out of the palace." Lu Zhiyuan called the older chamberlain from earlier, who was the one who led the way for Ruan Tao.

Watching Ruan Tao leave with the chamberlain, Lu Zhiyuan's eyes once again fell on the vase that had just been re-arranged.

After a brief pause, and when he turned his eyes again, Ruan Tao had already left the outer hall together with the chamberlain.

Lu Zhiyuan asked the palace maid, who was afraid to mention what happened just now; Lu Zhiyuan looked down at the vase on the table again.

Mrs. Nanping Hou did not insert this vase of flowers randomly.

It’s unique enough and unforgettable.

After seeing this bottle, no one will pursue the maid’s earlier mistakes again.

Moreover, in the past few days, Mrs. Lu, Mrs. Lu, had asked Mrs. Nanping Hou to arrange flowers to nourish her body.

Everything fits perfectly.

This Mrs. Marquis of Nanping seems to have developed an exquisite heart with seven orifices.