An Lingrong after rebirth

"The Queen Mother seemed to have known that the Emperor was coming. She sat on the couch early and watched the Emperor come in."

My son pays his respects to the Empress Dowager!

"It's so hot, the emperor has worked hard, hurry up and get up! The emperor stood up in response, walked to the opposite side and sat down, and the new concubine entered the palace, so she can't go to the garden this year."

"If the Empress Dowager feels hot, I will ask them to use more ice. The Empress Dowager smiled and shook her head. I am old, so I don't feel hot."

"The emperor is really tired of running the government, so he should take care of his health. The mother and son were talking in a rage and couldn't get to the point for a long time."

"It's not that the Queen Mother doesn't want to speak, but she knows what kind of person her son is, so she naturally can't let the Emperor think that she knows everything about the harem."

So I just pretended I knew nothing.

"After Zhuxi served the tea, the Queen Mother spoke again: This is the Snow Jade Fragrant Tea sent by the Emperor before the New Year. This tea tastes really refreshing in summer. The Emperor should try it."

"Of course the emperor would not refuse. He picked up the teacup and took a sip. Then he said, 'Madam, I came here today because I have a happy event to tell you.'"

Oh? What kind of happy event is it?

"Empress Dowager, it is Hua Fei who is pregnant and has been pregnant for more than two months. The Emperor's voice seemed calm, but the Empress Dowager could hear some trembling in it."

There was a strange silence for a moment, and then the Queen Mother's doubtful voice rang out, "Pregnant? The Emperor is saying that Concubine Hua is pregnant?"

Exactly!

"The Queen Mother took a deep breath and continued, "You and I both know Hua Fei's body. How could she suddenly get pregnant when she was using such a precious thing? Has the Emperor asked someone to check?"

"Empress Dowager, my son has asked Zhang Mi to check it out. There is nothing wrong with the Huan Yi Xiang in the Yikun Palace. As for why she is pregnant? After all, that thing will not completely harm Concubine Hua's body. Maybe..."

At this point, the emperor paused for a moment before saying: Maybe this child is destined to be together...

The Queen Mother did not turn around to look at the Emperor, but she could tell from his tone that he had some intentions! She tightened the beads in her hand and tried to make her voice calmer.

"The emperor wants to keep the child?" The emperor did not speak after hearing this. He paused for a long time before answering, "Madam, my son and Shilan have been married for many years."

"That prince died unjustly back then. Now, under such circumstances, Shilan is pregnant again, and my son wants to..."

"Many years of husband and wife... The emperor's words made the empress dowager feel a little strange. Even if Hua Fei is noble, she is just a concubine. How can she be called husband and wife?"

The emperor is really...

"Emperor, do you still remember the purpose of bestowing the Huan Yi incense?"

"Before the emperor finished speaking, the empress dowager couldn't help but speak. The emperor's words really frightened her."

"In this world, apart from Rouce, there is actually someone else who can make him make such a decision. The emperor pursed his lips and said, "My son will naturally remember it."

"But Madam, Nian Gengyao has been demoted to a commoner, and so have his sons. They can no longer be a threat."

"The Queen Mother was suddenly shocked when she heard this. Did the Emperor spare Nian Gengyao's life because..."

"Thoughts were flying in her mind, but the Queen Mother remained calm and nodded. The Emperor has his own ideas, and I have no objection."

"If that's the case, then it's not good to appreciate Huan Yi Xiang anymore?"

"Don't worry, Madam. My son has already told Shilan that he will reward her with other spices after she gives birth to the baby safely. She has no doubts."

That's good.

"The Queen Mother nodded, looked up at the Emperor, and continued: The Emperor governs the country with benevolence and filial piety. Even though I am always in the deep palace, I can always hear the reputation of the Emperor's benevolence."

"Nian Gengyao was demoted to a commoner, but the emperor spared his life. The emperor did a good job. In the past, Nian Gengyao was arrogant and domineering, but Longkodo is already old. The emperor should let him live out his days in peace."

Don't stay in front of you, you're always at my mercy.

The Queen Mother said this very bluntly, but she had to say it.

"From Prince Dun, to Prince Lian, and now Emperor Nian Gengyao's control over government affairs, I have become more and more adept at it."

"Normally the Empress Dowager never had the chance to mention Longkodo in front of the Emperor. Today, Nian Shilan is pregnant, and the Emperor is happy."

"The Queen Mother was unwilling to give up such a good opportunity. She only wanted to save Longkodo's life, but she overlooked the key to saving Nian Gengyao's life."

"Nian Gengyao had a sister who was favored by the emperor, and Nian Shilan was pregnant at this critical moment, so the emperor was willing to spare Nian Gengyao's life, and it was almost all due to Nian Shilan."

What is there in Kolongkodo?

"He has no sister or daughter favored by the emperor. The only one is Huang E'niang, who once hurt the emperor in his childhood because of their unspeakable things."

"The emperor wanted to chop Longkodo into pieces, so how could he let him live?"

The emperor's originally happy expression immediately sank.

The jade beads in his hand made a snapping sound, and the emperor's voice rang out, "The Queen Mother is thinking about Longkodo, but he may not be..."

"I have my own ideas for this matter, so the Queen Mother doesn't have to worry about it. The Emperor's words dashed the Queen Mother's hopes."

"I put on a very forced smile. I am already old, so I naturally don't want to worry about these things. I just hope that my children can grow up safely and that's enough."

The empress dowager no longer mentioned Longkodo's matter, but she was still unable to calm the emperor's anger, no matter what the empress dowager said.

She stood up and said, "I have promoted Concubine Hua to Imperial Concubine. I have other matters to attend to in the Yangxin Palace, so I will not waste the Empress Dowager's time. I will come to pay my respects to her another day."

"The emperor's distant look makes the queen mother feel a little bitter. It's good that the emperor goes back slowly."

"The emperor did not speak, but turned and walked away! Looking at the emperor's back, the empress dowager leaned back on the pillow, and sighed, "What is the emperor doing..."

"You don't want to save Longkodo's life at all, do you?"

Queen Mother...

"Zhu Xi didn't dare to speak about the royal mother and son, and could only call out softly and remain silent."

"Why... he could let Nian Gengyao off, Longkodo also served as a follower of the emperor, why couldn't he be given a chance to live?"

"The Queen Mother is always very rational, except for the matter about Longkodo? Zhuxi felt helpless. She has never been married and has no children."

So she couldn't understand why Longkodo left such a deep impression on the empress dowager.

"After a long while, the Queen Mother came back to her senses. She helped Zhuxi sit up straight, put away the sadness on her face, and returned to her previous calmness."

"Zhuxi, the tea is cold, go get another one! Zhuxi let go of the Queen Mother's hand, bent his knees, and turned to leave."

"The Queen Mother squeezed the Buddhist beads in her hand and made a few harsh sounds. It was all injustice, all injustice..."

"But before she could do anything, Zhuying came in again and said, 'The Queen Mother, the Empress is here.' The Queen Mother's expression turned cold. She must be here because of Concubine Hua's pregnancy. Let her in."

"Zhu Ying bent her knees, turned around and left. A moment later, Yi Xiu entered the gate of Shoukang Palace alone."

"The Queen Mother looked up and saw Yixiu's face was grim and not looking good. She greeted the Queen Mother."

"The Queen Mother did not stand up immediately, but looked at Yixiu silently for a moment before raising her hand and saying, "Get up. Thank you, Queen Mother!"

The Queen is here again, but is it about Concubine Hua? Your Majesty is very sharp-eyed and sharp-eared, and I admire you!

Yixiu responded, and sat down on the table, pinching the armor on her hand and tentatively asked; Concubine Hua's child came suddenly, I wonder if the Empress Dowager wants her to give birth to this child?

"Yi Xiu's straightforward words made the Queen Mother's eyebrows throb. You two are really a perfect match. You two want to torture me one by one."

"The Queen must have come here knowing that the Emperor just left Shoukang Palace, right? Why did she ask such a question?"

"Besides, the children of the concubines in the harem are all my own grandchildren. How could the Queen think that I would let Concubine Hua have an abortion?"

"The Queen Mother's cold words gave Yixiu a bad feeling! Could it be that the mother and son reached an agreement to allow Concubine Hua to give birth to the child?"

"I am stupid. Could it be that the Empress Dowager wants to protect Concubine Hua's baby? The Empress Dowager snorted coldly. Why should I protect her? The Emperor has already made his decision."

"You should know the emperor's temper. If Concubine Hua had a miscarriage at this time, what would be the consequences if it was discovered?"

"The Empress Dowager, Consort Hua, is very powerful. She has never given up on the position of Empress. I am unlucky and could not raise my eldest prince. Now I have no children."

"If we let it go, there will inevitably be a day when we will be replaced," Yixiu's voice sank completely, and his expression was full of struggle.

"For the honor of the Ulanara and Uya clans, Concubine Hua's child cannot be kept. Yixiu rarely speaks harshly in front of the empress dowager, and she has never been so blunt in asking the concubine to have an abortion."

Perhaps he guessed what the empress dowager was thinking, so he spoke these words without any reservations.

The Queen Mother paused while she was fiddling with her Buddhist beads, and suddenly turned to look at Yi Xiu. “I am from the Wuya clan, and the Emperor also has Wuya blood in his veins. As long as you behave yourself and don’t do the things you did before without thinking, I will naturally protect your position as Queen.”

"If you insist on showing your true identity to the emperor, then what does the glory of the Ulanara family have to do with me?"

"The Queen Mother's cold words immediately changed Yixiu's expression from anger to fear. Why has she never shown mercy in all these years, and even to the point of being somewhat unscrupulous now?"

"It was nothing more than a series of tests, and the Queen Mother gave her satisfactory responses, so she privately believed that no matter what she did, for the glory of the two families, the Queen Mother would definitely clean up everything for Yixiu."

"But the words the Queen Mother said now made Yixiu see her clearly for the first time. Now it seems that she doesn't care who sits on the Queen's throne."

Yi Zheng moved his mouth and was about to speak, but was interrupted by the Queen Mother again.

"Nian Gengyao's entire family has now been demoted to commoners. Even if she suddenly has three or five more princes, what threat would that pose to you?"

"Empress Dowager, Nian Gengyao has fallen, and the Nian family has no father or brother of Concubine Hua..."

"Is it possible that the emperor is only afraid of these two civil officials? The empress dowager could no longer hold back, slapped the table, and shouted angrily."

"Yi Xiu was dismayed by the Queen Mother's sudden anger, but she still didn't dare to say anything dirty to the Queen Mother openly. She could only lower her head and stop talking."

The Queen Mother sighed heavily several times and spoke again: "People with short-sightedness will not last long. I am tired!"

Yixiu's voice was a little hoarse as she spoke again: "I understand what the Queen Mother meant. If you have no other instructions, I will take my leave."

"I have never been a queen, so I cannot tell you how to be a good queen and fulfill your responsibilities as a queen. Go back and think about how to be the master of the six palaces."

"After hearing this, Yixiu stood up and knelt down, saying, "Yes, I will take my leave!"

"Yixiu walked out of the main hall with a somewhat unsteady pace. When she saw Jianqiu, she tightly grasped her wrist. Feeling Yixiu's slightly trembling hand, Jianqiu suddenly became a little anxious. Madam..."