Because of illness, Cheng Mingran has been staying in Lianyi Palace for the past few days.

But the good news is that the Queen Mother is finally coming back...

The Queen Mother returned with great fanfare this time, with no intention of keeping a low profile. It was as if she wanted everyone to know that the Queen Mother was returning to the palace today.

Cheng Mingran also started waiting early this day. Not only her, but all the concubines came today to welcome the empress dowager.

With the sound of melodious bells and drums, the grand scene of the Queen Mother's return to the palace was vividly presented on the palace road. The palace gate slowly opened, and the phoenix chariot that the Queen Mother rode slowly drove in. The gorgeous silk on the chariot fluttered gently in the breeze, exuding a faint fragrance.

The Queen Mother was wearing a luxurious phoenix robe and a dazzling phoenix crown. Her face was kind and majestic. Her eyes swept around, as if she could see through everything. The palace maids and eunuchs following behind the phoenix chariot all lowered their heads and did not dare to slack off.

The palaces and corridors along the way were decorated beautifully, with lanterns hanging high and colorful flags fluttering. The palace maids held scented fans and waved them gently to help the queen mother cool off in the hot summer. The guards held spears and looked around vigilantly to ensure the queen mother's safety.

When the phoenix chariot slowly drove into the center of the palace, many officials, maids and eunuchs had already gathered here. When the queen mother appeared, they all knelt down and saluted, shouting loudly: "Welcome the queen mother back to the palace!" The sound was deafening and echoed in the sky above the palace.

The Queen Mother nodded slightly, motioning them to stand up.

The personal nanny immediately understood what the Queen Mother meant, so she said to the people below: "The Queen Mother asks everyone to stand up."

"Thank you, Queen Dowager." Everyone stood up.

Cheng Mingran stood behind the Queen. At this moment, she couldn't wait to step forward, but unfortunately she had to follow the rules.

The nanny beside him stretched out her hand cautiously, and the empress dowager gently placed her hand on the back of his hand.

The Queen Mother slowly stepped down from the phoenix chariot. Even though the Cheng family had become the scapegoat at this moment, this did not affect the respect of the people around her at all.

The palace servants held their breath and watched, not daring to be negligent in the slightest. Her aura as a superior was like that of a thousand-year-old tree, with deep roots and a strong will.

The Queen Mother's eyes were deep and bright, as if she could see through people's hearts and all the hypocrisy and truth in the world. The corners of her eyes were slightly raised, revealing an incomparable arrogance that made people feel awe.

The Queen Mother's appearance, though worn by the years, is still as stunning as ever. Her facial lines are soft and elegant, like delicate porcelain, which has become more unique after the precipitation of time. Her skin is white and delicate, like the rising moonlight, shining on the world, which is amazing.

Her lips were slightly upturned, forming a perfect curve, like a blooming peony, delicate and noble.

No matter when, her posture is upright and elegant, like an ancient pine tree, which still stands proudly despite wind and rain, as if the whole world is under her control.

Now that she's back, she wants to let everyone know in a high-profile manner that she is the queen mother, so she will never be looked down upon at any time.

The Queen Mother had a faint smile on her face, her eyes revealing calmness and confidence. Her gaze swept through the crowd and finally stopped at Cheng Mingran who was not far away.

In an instant, the originally tough and majestic eyes softened. The Queen Mother walked towards Cheng Mingran, and the nanny looked respectful and cautious, carefully supporting the Queen Mother, fearing that there would be any mistakes.

When the queen saw the queen mother approaching, she took the initiative to step forward and said, "I, your son, and the sisters in the harem would like to pay our respects to the queen mother and respectfully welcome her back to the palace."

The Queen Mother glanced at the Queen, then chuckled: "If you can manage the harem well, I won't have to worry about you when I come back. I have been waiting here for a long time today, right?"

The Queen was extremely terrified: "What are you saying, Mother? This is what I should do. The one who is most happy about your return to the palace today is Concubine Shu. She has been waiting for you since early in the morning. Even when it comes to your return to the palace, many things are handled by Concubine Shu."

When the Queen Mother heard this, she naturally looked at Cheng Mingran behind the Queen, her expression softened: "Ranran, come quickly."

Cheng Mingran couldn't help it any longer, and when she heard this, she hurried forward: "Auntie..."

The Queen Mother's eyes instantly turned red because of this sound, but fortunately, she did not lose control and did not cry immediately.

Cheng Mingran came to her, and the Queen Mother held her hand: "You have lost weight, you have suffered."

Cheng Mingran shook her head. The grievance that she had endured for so long seemed to be unable to be held back any longer at this moment. She lowered her head, the bitterness in her heart continuing to surge up.

The Queen also knew that the Queen Mother must want to be alone with Concubine Shu, so she tactfully told people not to disturb her. Cheng Mingran returned to Shoukang Palace with the Queen Mother.

"Aunt..." Cheng Mingran knelt down immediately.

The Queen Mother's eyes were filled with heartache, and she hugged the person in her arms: "My Ranran has suffered, I know it, it's all my fault. When I left, I should have taken you with me." She helped the person up from the ground.

Cheng Mingran shook her head. The Queen Mother helped her to sit aside. Cheng Mingran was held in her arms: "Now that I'm back this time, I won't let you suffer any more grievances."

"Ranran is not wronged, it's just that father is still in prison and I'm a little worried." The only thing Cheng Mingran wants now is to get her father out as soon as possible so that she can leave the capital with her aunt and father.

The Queen Mother touched Cheng Mingran's head and said, "Ranran, don't worry. I will definitely find a way to deal with this matter."

Cheng Mingran had no doubts, but...

"I've heard some rumors recently about you and the emperor. How does he treat you now?" the Queen Mother suddenly asked.

Cheng Mingran didn't expect the Queen Mother to suddenly ask about this matter, so she didn't know how to answer for a moment.

"Your Majesty... is a little different from before." Cheng Mingran said.

"How is it different?" the Queen Mother continued to ask.

"His Majesty is much more tolerant and attentive to me than before. Moreover, His Majesty... seems to have become a different person. Not only did he release me from the cold palace, he also always favors me in many things." Cheng Mingran had nothing to hide.

The Queen Mother's eyes darkened, and then she heard Cheng Mingran ask her: "Aunt, why did His Majesty suddenly change his attitude?"

"It's not a bad thing at the moment, and isn't this what you most wanted before?" The Queen Mother hid her guess in her heart and asked her as if nothing had happened.

Cheng Mingran's expression suddenly became lonely: "Aunt, I'm sorry."

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