Hibiscus Tent: The Prime Minister’s palm is reborn

After Gu Ya finished adding water to the teapot, she lowered her head and stepped aside.

Since entering the Hanzhang Palace, the Queen Mother had not said a word and only responded politely. Princess Changguang, on the other hand, seemed tireless and kept talking.

Fortunately, her voice was gentle and she told interesting stories, otherwise it would be very annoying.

Gu Ya slowly lowered her eyes.

Yuan Yun'e put down the teacup, her eyes moved slightly, and she looked around the furnishings in the hall. When she saw that there was nothing wrong, she smiled and said, "My Lord knows that the Queen Mother is used to living in Hanguang Hall, and she is afraid that you will not be able to adapt to it if you suddenly move out."

She paused, and continued, "Originally you should have moved to Renshou Hall, but Renshou Hall had just been mourned and had not been renovated for a long time... The Lord was afraid that the Queen Mother would feel wronged, so he wanted to choose another place for you to live. So, he looked at all the palaces and finally decided on Hanzhang Hall."

She smiled and said, "Although this place is not as magnificent and luxurious as Hanguang Palace, it is still quiet and elegant."

In fact, Liang Qian didn't care about how the Hanzhang Palace was decorated.

However, if you can live more comfortably, why not?

Liang Qian pursed her lips: "It's nice here."

She was telling the truth.

Hanzhang Hall is more exquisite and spacious than expected.

However, compared to Hanzhang Palace, Liang Qian was more interested in Yuan Yun'e.

Yuan Yun'e was busy in the palace early in the morning. Not only that, she also accompanied her to look around the entire palace inside and out, fearing that she might not be satisfied with anything.

At first she thought that Gao Hao was worried and sent Yuan Yun'e to monitor her. It was not until later during the conversation that she realized that it was Yuan Yun'e's own idea.

Liang Qian was a little confused by such attentiveness and enthusiasm.

After sitting for a while, it was time for lunch.

Liang Qian asked Yuan Yun'e to stay with her, and Yuan Yun'e did not refuse. She sat down and chatted with her.

Liang Qian signaled Jin Zhi to serve the meal.

Just as Jin Zhi stepped over the threshold, she saw Gao Hao in casual clothes walking in front of her, followed by a large group of palace servants and eunuchs.

Upon learning that the emperor was coming, Yuan Yun'e hurriedly bowed to greet him.

Gao Hao took off the heavy banner on his body, and the eunuch took it carefully.

"Why did the princess come to Hanzhang Palace?"

When he saw Yuan Yun'e, a hint of surprise flashed in Gao Hao's eyes, and he reached out to help her up.

Yuan Yun'e smiled gently, "The Queen Mother moved to Hanzhang Palace today. I thought Your Majesty was busy with government affairs and would have no time to visit, so I took the initiative to come and see her. Later, I talked with the Queen Mother for a while, and before I knew it, it was already this time."

Liang Qian stood two steps away, smiling slightly, "The princess is very considerate and thoughtful."

Gao Hao glanced at Liang Qian, smiled, and seemed to be in a good mood.

"I didn't expect you two to get along so well."

This is really unpleasant to hear.

Liang Huan frowned.

Looking again, Yuan Yun'e didn't seem to notice anything wrong. She just accompanied Gao Hao to talk about the layout and furnishings of the hall.

Gao Hao listened and looked.

Liang Qian remained expressionless, only occasionally agreeing with a few words.

In this situation now, she is more like a guest staying here temporarily.

Yes, a new emperor appoints new ministers.

Now in this palace, she is just an old person from the previous dynasty.

Who knows how long she can stay in this Hanzhang Palace?

Come to think of it, she seemed to have changed her residence many times.

Liang Qian listened to their conversation somewhat absentmindedly; the voices in her ears and her thoughts drifted away.

"Are you satisfied?" Gao Hao suddenly turned his head.

Liang Qian was startled, met his gaze, and calmed herself down before uttering two words: "Very good."

Gao Hao curled his lips and smiled deeply: "As long as you like it."

After he finished speaking, he stopped looking at her, but Liang Qian unconsciously glanced at Yuan Yun'e, but saw that she had her head down, as if she had seen and heard nothing at all.

This ambiguous atmosphere made Liang Qian feel very uncomfortable.

Just when I was feeling annoyed, Gu Ya came forward and bowed.

"My Queen, the meal is ready."

Gao Hao raised his eyebrows slightly and looked at Liang Qian: "I'm just hungry, so why don't I stay here and eat with the Queen Mother?"

Although he spoke in a questioning tone, there was no politeness in his expression.

No matter how reluctant Liang Qian was in her heart, she showed no sign on her face. She continued to smile faintly, turned to Gu Ya and asked her to add another set of bowls and chopsticks.

She sat down with her eyes downcast.

If I stay in this palace for one more day, I will have to deal with him one day in the future.

Now, this is just the beginning...

Liang Qian and Gao Hao sat on the upper seats, one on the left and one on the right.

When I sat down, I saw Yuan Yun'e still standing below.

Liang Qian frowned and was about to speak, but Yuan Yun'e bowed to her.

"I suddenly remembered that I still have some medicine to take, so I am afraid I can't have dinner with the Queen Mother and Your Majesty. I hope the Queen Mother and Your Majesty will forgive me."

Yuan Yun'e and Gao Hao have been married for many years, but have never been pregnant.

The fact that she was taking medicine for recuperation was no secret in the royal family, and Liang Qian also knew about it.

But his intention of using this as an excuse to leave is quite obvious.

There was no expression on Gao Hao's face. He nodded slightly and said "hmm" as a response.

Yuan Yun'e bowed again and said, "I'll take my leave."

After leaving Hanzhang Palace, Yuan Yun'e pulled her fur coat closer.

The maid beside her raised her eyes, looked at the person who had taken a half-step faster in confusion, and asked in a low voice: "Princess, it's not time to take the medicine yet, why are you——"

Yuan Yun'e turned her head, glanced at her and smiled.

"Does the Lord know when I take the medicine?"

The maid was stunned.

The princess has been taking the medicine for more than a day or two, how could the master not know?

The maid lowered her eyes and bit her lip.

Seeing that the man was silent, Yuan Yun'e stopped walking and said with a smile, "It was fine in the palace before, but you can't be so stupid in the palace from now on."

The maid nodded: "It is my stupidity."

Yuan Yun'e took another step and continued walking forward.

The maid hesitated, but still said: "Princess, is the master too concerned about the Queen Mother? Too..."

She hesitated, unable to find the right words, and only said, "You care too much? After all, the Queen Mother is just the master's brother and sister-in-law. Even if the master is grateful for her support, he doesn't have to do everything himself--"

The maid wanted to say more, but was stopped by Yuan Yun'e's gaze.

"I just warned you, and you forgot it right away?"

"I am worried about you," the maid said with a determined heart, "I noticed that the way the master looked at the queen mother was not right. It was obvious, obvious - I don't believe you can't see it. The master has been on the throne for many days. Logically, you are the master's legal wife and should live in Zhaoyang Palace, but..."

She pursed her lips and continued, "The Lord has been slow to confer titles on the six palaces, which really makes people feel uneasy. You also know that Lu... Why is there another Queen Mother now?"

She had heard rumors about the Queen Mother and His Highness in the past, and she, like the Princess, knew that His Highness had done it on purpose and had some ulterior motive. But now that the situation had been decided, how could she continue to let it go?

When mentioning Lu Wanying, Yuan Yun'e looked gloomy.

In the palace, she was the principal wife of Prince Guangping and should have given birth to a legitimate son for Prince Guangping, but the palace doctor said that she had a cold body and it would be difficult for her to get pregnant.

Although His Highness does not say it, he still wants an heir in his heart.

Otherwise, how could the maid in the mansion become pregnant during the period of national mourning?

Although the maid was forced to have an abortion in the end for the safety of the palace, His Highness must still want to keep her.

Not to mention anything else, Lu Wanying was clearly the concubine of the previous emperor, but after she became pregnant with His Highness's child, His Highness kept her in the palace without any care.

The Concubine Dowager already has a special status, and she is pregnant with His Highness's first child after he ascends the throne. With the support of the Lu family, I am afraid that the position of Queen will not fall to anyone else.

Yuan Yun'e sighed heavily. After all, which emperor would be willing to make a woman who could not bear children his queen?

If Lu really became the queen, she would have no chance of survival. She would probably die of old age in the palace...

The more Yuan Yun'e thought about it, the more uncomfortable she felt.

"Princess..." The maid looked at Yuan Yun'e with concern.

Yuan Yun'e took a deep breath and said seriously, "Achan, how could I not know what you said? If I could give birth to a boy or girl for the master, why would I be so cautious and careful in everything? I was afraid that I would not do something that he would like... Why would I be willing to help him find a concubine?"

She felt very suffocated in her heart, but she was too lazy to rub it. She just said, "Achan, I am not even qualified to be jealous. It is only because I can read his expression and guess his thoughts, and I know to turn a blind eye to everything. Otherwise, how can I have the chance to sit in the position of the main wife?"

Achan was also made sad by what Yuan Yun'e said.

Others may not know what the princess did, but she knew it very well.

Regardless of the past, just look at today, how carefully they served the Queen Mother?

Ah Chan sighed silently, and then said: "Others are fine, but if the Queen Mother is really with the Lord, how can she be willing to be under you?"

Speaking of Liang Qian, Yuan Yun'e's eyes became darker.

"Tell me, how could a woman who has been a queen mother set her sights on the position of queen?"

Achan's eyes lit up.