The mistress was reborn and broke off the engagement, the regent cried and begged to marry into the

After ascending the throne, Xie Chengming disliked Prince Xie Qiuguang in every way.

After being summoned to the palace, he was given two choices: return to his fiefdom and become an idle prince, or go to the border to guard it.

In any case, he could not stay in the capital to threaten his throne.

Borders border other countries, and small frictions occur every year. Once you go to the border, you have to guard it all year round.

Xie Qiuguang made his choice without hesitation: "I am willing to go to the border to help the people."

"In that case, you can set off tomorrow." Xie Chengming's eyes moved slightly, and an idea came to his mind.

"Yes." Xie Qiuguang bowed and left. He planned to take Ling Ze with him and leave Ji Shengxian and the housekeeper behind.

Shangguan Haitong was not surprised at all when she heard this: "Take good care of yourself, you will come back one day."

Before parting, Xie Qiuguang mustered up the courage to embrace his beloved: "This border training will surely enhance the prestige of our dynasty."

"I wish Xia Huaqi a successful start." Shangguan Haitong smiled.

The minimum is three years and the maximum is five years.

The prince will surely return. When the young master ascends the throne, the court will need to suppress the rebellion.

The next day.

Xie Qiuguang took Ling Ze to the border early in the morning. Shangguan Haitong did not go to see them off, but picked flower petals at home.

Huanshuang gently plucked off the petals and turned back: "The flowers are blooming exceptionally well this year. If I make them into sachets, the Imperial Concubine will definitely like them."

"Yes." Shangguan Haitong smiled as she looked at the blooming flowers. Not only the imperial concubine would like them, but the emperor would also like them.

Three years ago, she started sending the sachets she prepared to her cousin every summer.

This has become a routine practice.

After the sachet was made, Shangguan Haitong entered the palace without any hindrance and paid her respects: "Meet the Imperial Concubine."

"You give me gifts every year. You are so thoughtful." Shangguan Moyu raised her hand. Yurong accepted it immediately.

Shangguan Haitong smiled slightly: "The scent of the sachet is soothing. The petals are picked from the garden at home to relieve the imperial concubine's homesickness."

There are so many happy laughters in the boudoir, and Shangguan Moyu sighs softly. After marriage, there are so many things that cannot be controlled by oneself.

"Your Majesty, the Queen has arrived."

Shangguan Moyu stood up and went to greet the emperor with her cousin.

Xie Chengming walked into the hall and glanced at Shangguan Haitong, with the corners of his lips slightly raised.

The queen smiled gently: "I have heard that the cousin of the imperial concubine's sister is a pretty girl. Seeing her today really makes me feel refreshed."

"Greetings to His Majesty, His Majesty the Queen." Shangguan Haitong bowed his head and saluted.

"Please stand up quickly. We are all family, no need to be polite." The Queen enthusiastically took Shangguan Haitong's hand.

Shangguan Moyu's eyes darkened.

Xie Chengming sat down at the main seat and glanced at the sachet Yurong was holding: "You are quite skillful."

The queen followed her sight and saw the sachet. She walked over and picked one up to take a look: "Your Majesty is right. The imperial concubine is very skillful."

Shangguan Haitong said, "Your Majesty, this servant made the sachet to give to Your Majesty."

Xie Chengming nodded: "Haitong is very skillful, and every summer he makes some sachets for Moyu."

"There is such a thing. I was not aware of it, please do not blame me, Your Majesty." The Queen bowed gracefully.

"It's okay." Xie Chengming pulled the queen to sit down.

Shangguan Haitong bowed and said, "The sachet has been delivered. I will take my leave now."

Xie Chengming watched her leave and no longer wanted to stay any longer.

Shangguan Haitong walked out of the palace.

Eunuch Hua came forward and said, "Miss Shangguan, the emperor has summoned you. Please wait a moment."

With a smile on his lips, Shangguan Haitong glanced at Eunuch Hua who was waiting in the corridor.

Xie Chengming made up an excuse to come out.

Eunuch Hua saw it from a distance, bowed and stepped back.

Before the person came close, Shangguan Haitong saluted and said, "I wonder why the emperor summoned me."

Xie Chengming stood with his hands behind his back: "If Haitong changes her mind, I welcome you at any time. There will be a place for you in the harem."

"I had no intention. Please forgive me, Your Majesty. I'll take my leave." Shangguan Haitong bowed and walked away.

Looking at the pretty figure from afar, Xie Chengming smiled with a determination to win.

Eunuch Hua came closer and picked up something on the ground: "Your Majesty, Miss Shangguan left her sachet behind. I will give it to her."

"Wait. Give it to me." Xie Chengming took the sachet handed to him by Eunuch Hua and saw that there were mandarin ducks embroidered on it.

The elegant fragrance seemed like a beauty still present, and he held it tightly, ready to put it away.

Eunuch Hua hurriedly advised: "Your Majesty, this should be handed over to the imperial physician for examination."

Xie Chengming thought for a moment and put it back into Eunuch Hua's hand: "As soon as possible."

"Yes."

Royal study room.

Dong Ruosheng waited for a long time: "I have something to say. It's easy to dodge an arrow that's pointed at you, but it's hard to guard against an arrow that's pointed at you. You..."

Xie Chengming interrupted, "Mother. You are now the Queen Mother of the West Palace, so just enjoy your life. Women are not allowed to interfere in government affairs, so you'd better not ask about the affairs of the court. I am the emperor, and I will make the decision myself."

Dong Ruosheng stared at her son quietly, feeling very conflicted. She finally loosened her clenched hands and said, "Since you have chosen this path, just keep going."

Dong Ruosheng knew Shangguan Haitong's plan and wanted to warn his son. No matter what, blood is thicker than water.

Facts have proved that Miss Shangguan calculated everything correctly.

Her biological son is taking a different path from her and is the biggest obstacle.

Since you have made a choice, don't regret it.

Both they are mother and son.

In front of the princess's mansion.

Xun Wei said angrily, "Kneeling here will only make the princess angry. Being pregnant at this age is dangerous. Are you deliberately trying to make the princess angry and kill her? I advise you to leave immediately, or I will ask someone to chase you away."

Nangong Shaoyi was startled: "I will leave immediately. Please tell the princess not to get angry. Take good care of yourself and the child."

"Is there any need for you to tell me that? Who doesn't care about his or her own body?" Xun Wei snorted and turned back home.

After taking a look at the princess's mansion, Nangong Shaoyi left in a daze.

A few months later, the princess gave birth to a baby boy.

Nangong Shaoyi wanted to come and visit, but was rejected again. He had mocked Xuanping Hou in the past, and now they both suffered the same fate.

Xie Chengming attached great importance to the imperial examination in the second year after he ascended the throne.

This group of successful Jinshi entered the imperial court, and official positions underwent changes again.

Shangguan Haitong became completely silent and stayed at home every day without going anywhere.

Yang Lanyi wanted to find someone for her, but unexpectedly the Queen revealed that the Emperor was interested in arranging a marriage for her.

Thus, the marriage was delayed again. This year, Shangguan Sitong, who went to the nunnery, handed over a letter.

She decided to travel around and sort out her thoughts before returning. Yang Lanyi received the letter and hid in her room secretly wiping away tears.

The spring of the third year after Xie Chengming ascended the throne.

Shangguan Haitong went to the palace to pay respects and met the queen by chance.

"I don't know what the emperor is thinking. He hasn't granted you a marriage yet. You are getting older. It will be bad if you don't get married. We women still need a man we can rely on. Look, your cousin is pregnant again. I hope it's a boy."

Shangguan Haitong and Shangguan Moyu looked at each other but smiled without saying anything.

Two months later, the queen died of illness. Xie Chengming was devastated and his health deteriorated due to excessive grief.

There was only one good news during this period: the imperial concubine gave birth to a prince.

Fuzhong.

Shangguan Haitong released a carrier pigeon with a smile, it was time.

Border.

Ling Ze grabbed the carrier pigeon and walked towards the tent: "Your Majesty, there's a letter from Miss Shangguan."

Xie Qiu, who was looking at a map behind the desk, raised his head. At the age of twenty-one, he became more mature and stable.

After years of experience on the battlefield, he is full of heroism.

Xie Qiuguang took the note and unfolded it, then stood up: "The time has come, return to Beijing!"