"Empress! Empress! Please save us! Save us!"
In Weiyang Palace, a group of palace people tried to stop them but couldn't. Zhao's hair was disheveled and she had no manners for a lady. Her clothes were crumpled into shape. One of her torn shoes fell off on the sill of the palace. She was just so sloppy. Holding the remaining one, he stumbled onto the Danchi and shouted fiercely, "For the sake of remembering our past love! Please go to Xuanming Palace and save my husband's life!"
On the Danchi, Queen Qiu, who was wearing a crimson dress and a phoenix crown, first glanced at Qiu Baoniang behind her, and then looked down with a complicated expression. The Queen's lips moved, but she felt she had nothing to say.
At the Queen's side, Princess Xian'an, who was wearing a green jacket, a lilac lotus silk skirt, and a double snail, asked in surprise: "Aunt Zhao, what's wrong with you?"
"Mother, please come over quickly! Otherwise it will be too late! Please! I beg you!" Mrs. Zhao didn't notice Princess Xian'an at all, and when she did, she didn't pay attention to it - the servant who followed Zheng Sanya into the palace conveyed it His words are very clear: Zheng Sanya failed to control his temper. When Wen Yaozi asked him to apologize to the Liu family, he even cursed Wen Yaozi for being heartless and not helping relatives and helping outsiders. Now he has been captured by the imperial guards. Sent to prison!
Hearing that Yaozi was furious, and the Liu family is still crying in Xuanming Palace over the tragic death of Jingguo Gong’s second son... If Zheng Sanyao accidentally died, the whole Zheng family would not have a good ending!
There are not many old brothers who directly offended the emperor and conquered the world together. Nowadays, there are not many in the imperial capital: among them, Liu Rong's intercession was scolded back by the angry Wen Yaozi, and Bo Xi obediently shut up when he saw this... The Zheng family is now We can only count on the Queen!
Therefore, Mrs. Zhao was now focused on begging the queen to save her life. She grabbed Danchi and kowtowed desperately, "Your Majesty, he wants to kill the three of you! The eldest brother died early, and the second brother is already gone. If the third one dies, Now, how will we, the old and young, of the Zheng family live in the future? Although the three of you don’t speak well, you don’t care about your majesty or your empress - he really doesn’t mean to contradict your majesty. Ah! We don’t dare to interfere with the affairs of Duke Lu’s mansion. It’s whatever your majesty tells you... I just want to spare the lives of the three of you—please!”
Mrs. Zhao was now desperate, and her face was covered with blood after a few blows. Princess Xian'an felt the queen's hand holding her tremble slightly. She only said that the queen was frightened by this scene, and said hurriedly: "Why are you still standing there? Hurry up and get rid of her. Aunt Zhao, pull up!"
The princess ordered the palace servants, then turned to comfort Queen Qiu, "Don't worry, Queen Mother, my father is just out of anger..."
"I'm going to change clothes and go to Xuanming Palace to have a look." Queen Qiu listened intently to her daughter's words, but didn't hear anything clearly. She took a deep breath and her hands trembled even more, which made the princess confused: "Mother, you What's wrong?"
"I'm going to Xuanming Palace to intercede for your Uncle Zheng." Empress Qiu said softly. Behind her, Qiu Baoniang said softly: "Empress, Mrs. Zhao said that the situation there is urgent. Why don't you... just go there first? Today It’s not like I can’t wear this deep robe with a 鸸鸸bill pattern.”
Queen Qiu realized that Qiu Baoniang was reminding herself that the more eager she is to go to Xuanming Palace, the better. The more eager she is, the less likely she will be guarded!
She squeezed Princess Xian'an's hand with such force that the princess almost cried out in pain. The princess instinctively panicked: "Queen Mother?!"
Just because Princess Xian'an is pure and kind doesn't mean she's stupid!
The princess stood up together with Queen Qiu, feeling an inexplicable palpitation that she had never experienced before: "Mother, will I accompany you there?"
"No need!" Queen Qiu's expression changed and she shouted in a low voice!
The sudden scolding made the princess startled, but fortunately Qiu Baoniang smoothed things over again: "Your Highness, look at Mrs. Zhao... What I mean is that you stay here and watch, and she will be sent to the imperial doctor later!"
Princess Xian'an's heart was beating very fast. She felt that what Qiu Baoniang said was reasonable, but she was unwilling to let go of Queen Qiu's hand: "But..."
"Princess, please don't worry. Your Majesty and the empress are married couples. There is nothing that can't be said. What's more, General Zheng's family are also royal relatives!" Qiu Baoniang opened the princess's fingers and comforted her softly, "Even if your Majesty doesn't allow the empress, I ask you to be considerate of my mother's departure. What will you do to her? You can rest assured and guard Mrs. Zhao. She will be very tired when she comes back, so you have to keep an eye on her!"
As she spoke, Qiu Bao Niang dragged Princess Xian'an away, and reminded Queen Qiu in a deep voice, "Your Majesty? Aren't you going to Xuanming Palace yet?!"
"Show me... Xuanming Palace!" Queen Qiu took a deep breath, and after a moment, she gave the order in a strange tone!
Watching Queen Qiu walking towards the palace gate, Princess Xian'an suddenly felt a huge sadness coming over her. She couldn't help shouting: "Queen Mother!"
Queen Qiu’s whole body was shocked! The steps hesitated...but after a moment, he did not look back, but resolutely continued to move forward!
When she reached the threshold of the palace, the queen turned her head and looked at her only daughter across the vast Changle Palace: "Yu Lan, take care of yourself!"
"Yes..." Princess Xian'an was held tightly by Qiu Baoniang's arm and could not pursue her. She struggled a few times and watched Queen Qiu's back disappear through the palace gate. She felt empty in her heart, as if there was something extremely important. Something was lost, but the princess didn't understand - she asked Qiu Baoniang in confusion, "Auntie, why are you holding me back?"
Qiu Baoniang gave her a reassuring smile: "The situation at Xuanming Palace is urgent. I am afraid that Her Highness the Princess will talk to the Empress for a long time, which will delay the Empress from going to intercede - in case General Zheng is dealt with by Your Majesty in anger..."
Princess Xian'an has always had a good temper, even better than Queen Qiu. In response to Qiu Baoniang's obvious transgression, she just pursed her lips and tightened her grip on her clothes.
Seeing that the princess had no intention of chasing her out, Qiu Baoniang breathed a sigh of relief, said goodbye, and then hurried to catch up with the queen.
"My mother hasn't called me by my name for a long time." Princess Xian'an, who was left in the Changle Palace, suddenly muttered to herself. She noticed something was wrong. She lifted up her skirt and wanted to catch up. At this time, the palace attendant came over to ask for instructions: "Your Highness, Mrs. Zhao has fainted, should we call for a doctor now?"
Princess Xian'an hesitated for a moment, thinking about her cousin's injury after all: "I'll go take a look."
As soon as the words were spoken, the princess felt as if her chest was blocked by something, but if she thought about it carefully, she didn't think it was anything serious
"Maybe I'm worried about Uncle Zheng San...?" Princess Xian'an speculated. In fact, she had a normal relationship with the Zheng family. It was not because there was any conflict, but because she and Wen Zhiqi didn't meet the Zheng family often.
"But they are still relatives." Princess Xian'an pressed her chest to comfort herself and accept this explanation.
When the imperial physician was ordered to rush to Weiyang Palace to bandage Zhao's wound, Fengchaan also arrived at Xuanming Palace.
"Your Majesty, your Majesty is discussing matters with several adults of the Liu family, and has ordered not to disturb them." Someone from the palace came up to stop them.
Queen Qiu looked at a pair of jade bracelets that Qiu Baoniang put on for her on the way. This bracelet was really good, with a shimmering emerald light. Anyone who didn't know anything about goods would know that it must be priceless.
You can tell from this bracelet that Qiu Baoniang is definitely not just an ordinary wealthy woman!
How could an ordinary wealthy family, even a wealthy businessman whose wealth rivals the country's, dare to possess such a treasure so easily? It’s not surprising that such a bracelet could bring about a disaster that could destroy a family!
But now, the queen has no time to question Qiu Baoniang's origins.
She could only follow the plan taught by Qiu Baoniang...
Just like now, he coldly scolded the palace people: "Damn! I just heard that your majesty was furious - your majesty has just returned from a long journey. Why is this important matter? It has happened for several days anyway. Is it still so bad?" How many hours can’t wait until tomorrow? Can’t you let your majesty rest for a while?”
"this… "
"This father-in-law should go in and make a report." Qiu Baoniang opened her mouth at the right time and said warmly, "Your Majesty just returned today. Before he arrived at the harem, he summoned General Zheng and several adults of the Liu family - now General Zheng is also in prison, and several adults of the Liu family If you don't leave yet, if His Majesty is too tired, your Majesty... I have no other intention, I just care about Your Majesty."
The palace man thought quickly and decided that he did not dare to openly disobey the queen, so he could only say: "Queen, please wait a moment while I go take a look inside."
"Hurry up!" Queen Qiu said impatiently, feeling impatient, frightened, and indescribably excited.
After a while, the palace man came back with relief and said in a thankful tone: "The adults of the Liu family have learned that the queen is here and are now taking their leave. Please ask the queen to wait a little longer."
"Okay." Queen Qiu also secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and ordered everyone in the palace to retreat further, leaving Qiu Baoniang alone to get on the phoenix chariot to talk, "How did you know that I was here, and the Liu family would definitely leave?"
Qiu Baoniang smiled lightly: "It's not that the Liu family will leave, it's that your Majesty is too impatient to deal with them... Don't forget that your Majesty must be tired now. Besides, it's the Liu family that's in charge now, not the Zheng family! Your Majesty can let the Liu family take over too much The upper hand?"
"Really?" the queen murmured, "Then I will go in later...?"
"You just need to follow your earlier plan." Qiu Baoniang said softly, "Madam, don't worry, it's normal for you to be a little panicked now. How anxious was Mrs. Zhao just now?"
Queen Qiu took a deep breath again: "You won't come in with me?"
"If the maid is there, how will His Majesty handle the attendants?" Qiu Baoniang held her hand and said solemnly, "Besides, there are many things to say, and it is better for you and His Majesty to speak when you are alone! Let's talk, The effect is better too!”
"...I understand." Queen Qiu bit her lip, "Wait for me!"
Qiu Baoniang nodded: "My queen, don't panic, this will definitely happen!"
Because Wen Yaozi was in the palace inside, even if everyone around Fengyuan was far away at this moment, the two of them did not dare to speak too clearly. They were careful and restrained - making the queen so nervous Stiff.
However, after a while, the palace official just now came up to report in embarrassment: "Several adults of the Liu family have left, but Your Majesty is tired of saying that, please go back to Weiyang Palace first..." (To be continued)