Empress Dowager + Spoiler

For so many years, she had never seen through him.

Chang Ping Hou gave her another serious look at her silence, "I just don't like the ostentation of being surrounded by people, lest others think that I have won the glory of my daughter. Ah Zhao has been with us since childhood. I also understand how difficult it is for her to be in the palace, so I won't be too harsh on her in the future."

It was rare to see him take such an active role, and Madam Changping Hou's brows were tinged with joy, "Master can think like this, I am relieved. Good luck, it's rare that the emperor has some affection for her. Although she is not by our side I grew up, but I have good character in dealing with people and things, so I will definitely not do anything out of the ordinary."

Marquis Changping looked at her, "Madam, are you still blaming me for wanting to hand Ah Zhao to Daoist Yunsong?"

Mrs. Changping Hou's eyes flashed, and she lowered her head, "How many years have passed, why did the master mention it again?"

Marquis Changping took her hand, "When you gave birth to Azhao, you had a difficult labor. Azhao suffocated in your belly, and after three days after giving birth, you fell ill and cried endlessly. You also suffered that big crime. It’s not good, I handed it over to Daoist Yunsong because I was afraid that you wouldn’t be able to take care of it.”

For Mrs. Changping Hou, these words are already the most kind and even flattering words she has heard from Changping Hou.

However, she was not moved.

Because, she already knew.

What Changping Hou said today was just to lie to her.

It wasn't that she had dystocia, but that her husband actually wanted her to die, and she died without anyone noticing.

Unfortunately, she is fatal.

The setting sun outside still had its afterglow. In this midsummer, it was still warm, but Mrs. Changping Hou felt chills for no reason.

When she saw her husband for the first time back then, she really liked him. The husband was tall and mighty, with a handsome face with sharp edges and corners. She was pregnant with chūn, and it was love at first sight. At that time, he was still the emperor. Borrowing from an unknown person in the city, although her Song family has declined, it is much better than his Gu family, so it is considered a low marriage.

The little sisters who grew up at the same age laughed at her, and she was also anxious, but at the first sight of the newlyweds, all the anxiety and tension turned into joy.

She also fantasized about being a tender and affectionate little housewife, not caring whether her husband is successful or not, as long as the two can love each other.

However, she is always the only one who is self-indulgent and self-defeating.

After a long time, she was also tired.The enthusiasm of the initial emotion has receded, and only the will to make do with it is left.

She thought, but there are no other variables in this life. Year after year, she is also at the age where half of her body will be buried in the yellow earth. Those love things are long gone.

Her husband, there is really no need to lie to her like this, she would rather he tell her the naked truth ruthlessly than deceive her so gently.It is better to be open-minded and cruel than to be hypocritical and gentle.

That would at least prove that there was nothing wrong with the previous liking, it was just that she was unlucky and her husband didn't love her.

Mrs. Changping Hou flashed through thousands of emotions at that moment, but when she raised her head, her expression became calm. She smiled a little, and looked at Changping Hou, "We have been married for many years, how can I not understand?" The master's plan. I don't blame the master, and I really don't blame you."

Marquis Changping looked at her, and after a while, he looked away and put his arms around her shoulders, "All these years, I have either let you stay alone in an empty room, or let you suffer hardships with me. I know, I have wronged you. I have also reflected on it. It's because I'm too pedantic and rigid, and I have a stubborn temper, which made you all suffer a lot."

Madam Changping Hou would have been overjoyed if she had heard such words before, but now she is heartbroken, and she just laughed it off after hearing it, "Why did the master suddenly understand?"

"Probably getting older, there are many things that you can't see and think about, and you will naturally think about it."

Mrs. Changping Hou looked down, "That's right. Once a person gets old, many things will suddenly become clear."

She spoke too lightly, and Marquis Changping didn't think too much about it, and continued: "It is said that my daughter's family should be pampered. After thinking about it, I feel that I was too harsh on her in the past. However, mother and daughter are connected, I am afraid If I want Ah Zhao to get closer to my father, I must ask my wife to help me speak well."

Mrs. Changping Hou was stunned for a while, and she didn't show any doubts in her expression. She still said calmly: "Azhao is a sensible person, and he will definitely understand the master's intentions. There is no need for me to say more."

Marquis Changping's tone was melancholy, "It's probably because I was too harsh on her before, and I always felt that there was some estrangement between our father and daughter."

Mrs. Changping Hou smiled, "The concubine has found a chance, and will definitely have a good talk with Ah Zhao."

While speaking, the carriage had already arrived at the gate of the palace, Marquis Changping didn't speak anymore, and Mrs. Marquis Changping also sat quietly without saying more.

After entering the palace, Changping Hou's family naturally wanted to pay respects to the emperor Zhao Sansi first.

As soon as the carriage arrived at the gate of the palace, Li Zhongxian sent a young eunuch to deliver the news to Chengqian Palace, Zhao Sansi had been waiting in the palace for a long time.

"General and madam don't need to be polite." Zhao Sansi held one of them with one hand to prevent them from kneeling down, and when they got up, they cupped their hands towards their husband and wife, "I want to meet my father-in-law and mother-in-law."

Marquis Changping hurriedly went to help her up, "This can't be done, isn't this Zheshachen?"

Zhao Sansi got up accordingly, tilted his head to greet the little six to serve tea, and exchanged greetings with others: "It's still hot outside, let's have a cup of tea to rest."

"Your Majesty is being polite." Marquis Changping looked around, but he didn't see Gu Xizhao, so he didn't ask directly, "Your Majesty arranged everything carefully, and I didn't feel hot when I came all the way."

The little six were quick to work, and within a few words, they had already served the herbal tea, first passed a cup to Zhao Sansi, and then offered it to Marquis Changping and the others.

Zhao Sansi put the tea to his mouth, and took a sip first, "Try it quickly, this is the new herbal tea made by the Imperial Dining Room, it can dispel heat and appetize, and it tastes good."

Marquis Changping and the others naturally would not refuse, they drank the tea, and after drinking it, followed Zhao Sansi's words and praised the tea a few more times.

After exchanging a few casual greetings, Zhao Sansi turned the topic to serious business, "Today's small banquet is at the Queen's Changning Palace, and it will take a while to leave the banquet. I still have a few memorials to approve, how about you guys?" Let's go over and talk to the queen about family matters."

Marquis Changping put down the teacup, "The emperor will arrange it."

Zhao Sansi smiled, and beckoned for Little Six to lead him to Changning Palace.

The palace people of Changning Palace knew that the queen's natal family was coming, and they had been waiting at the gate of the palace for a long time. When they saw people coming from a distance, they immediately sent someone to send a message to Gu Xizhao.

Hearing that her family members had come, Gu Xizhao put away the account books in her hands, got up and adjusted her clothes and appearance, and then let Chan'er help her out.

Gu Xizhao didn't go out to greet her, she just waited at the entrance of the main hall, until the person came over and knelt down to salute, then stepped forward and stopped him, "Father, mother."

Gu Feiyang brought his wife, Qiu Shi, but he didn't dare to trust her, so he knelt down and made a big gift, "I have seen the empress."

After saying hello to Marquis Changping, Gu Xizhao walked to Gu Feiyang's side, and first pulled Qiu Shi up, "Brother and sister-in-law please hurry up."

The family entered the main hall after exchanging greetings. Gu Xizhao greeted them to take their seats. Zhu'er led a few maids to serve tea and snacks. "Dinner will take a while, so you can have some snacks first."

"Your Majesty, you are welcome." Marquis Changping had already picked up a cup of tea while speaking, "This tea tastes good."

"This is the Yuqian Longjing that was just presented as a tribute in Suzhou and Hangzhou this year. It tastes a bit fresh. The emperor gave me two jars, but I don't like tea. If my father likes it, you can take the other jar back later."

"How good is that..."

"Your Majesty is interested, father has no other hobbies, so it's rare that he likes tea a little bit." Before Marquis Changping finished speaking, Gu Feiyang answered the words with a smile.

"Really?" Gu Xizhao glanced at him, "If my brother doesn't tell me, I don't know that my father still has this preference."

"You can't blame the empress." Madam Changping Hou said hurriedly.

Gu Xizhao nodded, and then looked at Marquis Changping, "I grew up without my parents, and I really have very little about your habits and preferences."

Having said that, Gu Xizhao picked up the teacup again, took a sip, and tapped the corners of her lips with a handkerchief, as if she suddenly remembered something, "By the way, this time, while parents, brothers and sisters-in-law are all Now, I happen to have something to discuss with you."

Marquis Changping put down the teacup in his hand, and looked at her, "Your Majesty, just speak straight."

"I was busy the past two days, and I only saw my dowry from the accounting room today." Gu Xizhao said each word very slowly, as if every sentence was carefully considered before exporting, "In February this year, the Ministry of Internal Affairs paid The accounts collected have also come to me."