The Queen Mother was in no hurry to talk to her about business. She had tea and snacks served and chatted with her about family matters.

Lin Jiuqing chatted with the Queen Mother without any impatience. He wore a slight smile on his face the whole time and his attitude was respectful and natural. However, he did not eat a single bite of the snacks that the Queen Mother had sent him.

The Queen Mother noticed it, paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "I heard that the Emperor specially sent a cook to Lan Yin Palace. The food you eat in your room is unique in this palace. Even the Imperial Kitchen can't keep up."

Lin Jiuqing grew up in such an environment, so she is more sensitive than others. In addition, she has lived two lives, so she can understand what is going on when she hears some things.

She glanced at the snacks on the table, pursed her lips, and said softly, "Your Majesty is considerate and has found a cook to stay in Lan Yin Palace so that I can have some snacks from Jiangnan."

The Queen Mother paused, then picked up the teacup and took a sip.

Lin Jiuqing suffered a lot when she fled to Jiangnan while pregnant, and she almost lost her life. It's understandable that Mo Xiao cares about her and is a little sympathetic.

Lin Jiuqing still didn't touch the snacks on the table, and only said softly: "I haven't had a good appetite recently. It's a pity to waste the snacks that my mother carefully prepared."

The Queen Mother always knew that she was weak, and she had the imperial physician with her all day long, like a medicine bottle. When she said she had a poor appetite, she did not doubt it at all.

As a result, the unhappiness in her heart disappeared in an instant.

"Since you don't have a good appetite, don't force yourself. There are plenty of these things. I'll prepare them for you another day."

Lin Jiuqing smiled and said, "Yes, thank you, mother."

"You need to take good care of your body," the Queen Mother sighed, "How come you are weaker than an old woman like me?"

Lin Jiuqing smiled and said, "It's already being taken care of."

"Listen to the doctor and don't be willful," the Queen Mother looked at her and said softly, "You are the one the Emperor loves. Only if you are well can he be at ease."

Lin Jiuqing's heart moved, and he said softly: "Yes, I've got it in mind."

The Queen Mother nodded and then talked about other things.

"The emperor wrote a letter to me," the empress dowager said, then she picked up her teacup and drank her tea. After a long silence, she continued, "He already knows about your handling of the clan's affairs."

"He told me in the letter that I did a great job, and even if he were here, he wouldn't necessarily be able to do better than me."

Lin Jiuqing said quickly: "I came up with this bad plan in a desperate situation. How can I compare with Your Majesty? If Your Majesty were here, there would not be such a mess."

"Since the emperor said so, it proves that you have done a good job." The queen mother said slowly, "He told me in the letter that he is not in the capital. Although Zhou Chen and Minister Lin are in charge of the court, the prince is still young and may not be able to control those old ministers."

"If something like the last incident with the clan members happens again, you will be in full control of it," the Queen Mother looked at Lin Jiuqing deeply, "but, after all, you are just a favorite concubine, and it is not legitimate to do such a thing. I am afraid that everyone will attack you. However, as the Queen Mother, no one dares to say a word. So, if you have any problems in the future, just come to me, and I will stand by your side."

Lin Jiuqing had already stood up at this time, looked at the Queen Mother, and bowed solemnly: "Thank you, Mother."

The Queen Mother said slowly: "I am not helping you, I am helping the Emperor."

Lin Jiuqing: "I know."

The Queen Mother looked at Lin Jiuqing and said slowly, "The Emperor trusts you."

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