When the imperial concubine heard this, her body trembled with fright. She finally knew that the real problem was coming, and she could tell that the Queen Mother was going to kill her today.
But the origin of the palace maid cannot be told honestly. It can only be made up. But if it is made up, the Queen Mother also said just now that it needs to be investigated.
The palace maid was suppressed by Si Xia. Seeing the imperial concubine's difficulties, she took the initiative to speak: "Back to the Queen Mother, the imperial concubine did not know in advance that this servant knows martial arts."
"This slave was sent to the palace because her family was poor since she was a child. It has nothing to do with the imperial concubine."
The Queen Mother snorted coldly: "Shut up, you are a slave. Who allowed you to speak without permission? You are so loyal and know how to excuse your wife."
The palace maid lowered her head and stopped talking, and the imperial concubine finally knew what to choose and looked at the queen mother: "The queen mother is unjust. I really don't know about this matter."
"Please also ask the Queen Mother to let her go for the sake of her loyalty to protect the Lord."
The queen mother was so angry that this noble concubine thought she could get away with it, but she still had the time to help the palace maid to get away with it. She snorted coldly and wanted to say something else.
The emperor suddenly stood up and said: "Okay, queen, Wan'er has already said that this matter has nothing to do with her, why do you have to be so aggressive?"
"Since you came back, you have been picky about the imperial concubine in every possible way, and even directly ordered her death. Let's put an end to this matter. You all should go back to the palace to rest. It's getting late."
Hearing this, the Queen Mother looked at the Emperor in disbelief, thinking that her ears had made a mistake and misheard: "Your Majesty, you drove me away because of this woman?"
The emperor sighed: "Mother, my son is not driving you away. Look, it's getting late outside. You'd better go back and rest early. The queen should also go back together."
As he spoke, he glanced at Concubine Chen again: "As for Concubine Chen, it's such a big deal that she went to complain to the Queen Mother, which caused the Queen Mother to work hard, so she should go back and be grounded."
"You also made the imperial concubine more seriously injured. When the imperial concubine's health recovers, you will be released from the ban."
After saying that, the emperor hugged the concubine directly and went into the concubine's bedroom. He also said: "Xiao Xiangzi, I will stay at Qinghe Palace tonight to take care of the concubine."
These words undoubtedly slapped her face even more. The queen sighed and looked at the queen mother: "Mother, go back to the palace. The emperor's mind has been made up. No matter what we say, it will change the outcome."
Listening to the Queen's words, the Queen Mother felt a little depressed. She was afraid that the Emperor had begun to dislike her as a mother. Thinking of this, her whole body shook.
The queen was shocked when she saw the Queen Mother like this: "Mother, how are you? Do you want the imperial doctor to come and take a look?"
The Queen Mother shook her head: "Nothing has happened to the Ai family. There is no need to call the imperial doctor. Let's go and take the Ai family back to the palace. You should also go back and rest early."
Seeing the Queen Mother like this, the Queen felt quite uncomfortable. The most uncomfortable thing was Concubine Chen. She originally thought that if the Queen Mother moved out, she would at least be able to sleep with her tonight.
The discount is so good that I no longer have a sleeping attendant, and I am still grounded. No matter how you look at it, she is the most miserable person tonight, and the imperial concubine is the biggest winner tonight.
The emperor broke the rules that the queen had just set for her. I am afraid that after tomorrow, the queen's majesty will be reduced again. Of course, the queen also thought of this.
But it didn't matter. After the queen sent the queen mother back, she returned to her palace. She felt a little uncomfortable, thinking that except Xiao Man, the emperor would not have feelings for anyone else.
I didn't expect that this person would be Lin Chuwan, the person who used to call him "Emperor" like a fool. Could it be that he was really an enemy of Huanxi
So who is she? No matter what, from now on, I really have to calm down and give up on the emperor even more. Starting tomorrow, I am afraid I will have to use more rigorous methods to manage the harem.
The emperor broke the rules and stayed at Qinghe Palace in the evening. The entire harem knew the news early the next morning, so everyone who came to pay his respects was very early this morning.
Because they were all concerned about the same issue, seeing that the queen had come to sit down, all the concubines saluted: "I, my concubine, see you, the queen."
The queen looked at everyone: "Get on your feet, you guys are here early today."
The concubines looked at me and I looked at you, and then one of them spoke in a representative voice: "Your Majesty, what happened yesterday has been spread throughout the palace. My sisters want to know something."
"Do the rules set by the Queen still count?"
The queen was stunned for a moment, and then she understood that if the rules counted, these women would have a chance. If they didn't, there would be no chance at all.
Nodding: "This matter counts."
After receiving this answer, the concubines were relieved, but they still had doubts in their hearts, but they didn't dare to mention it in person, so they all retreated one by one.
Si Yin looked at the queen: "Your Majesty, will the emperor agree to this rule? He made an exception last night."
The Queen sneered: "There are no rules, so bring the Phoenix Seal and let's go to the morning court!"
Since the emperor can ignore her face, she doesn't have to stick to any method. The worst is that the two of them will fall out. She only wants power and no one else.
Looking at the emperor's performance, since the person is no longer hers, she must firmly hold the power in her hands for the sake of her son. Even if it offends the emperor.
After all, the current Da Zhou has just unified the world, and the intimidation power of some people is still there. If she does not borrow it at this time, she will only be suppressed infinitely in the future.
Then what awaits her will be death, and even her children. Thinking of this, the queen suddenly became fearless. Si Yin didn't understand what the queen wanted to do.
But he still obediently held up the phoenix seal and followed the queen, watching the queen go towards the place where the emperor had gone to court in the morning. The group of people quickly arrived at the door.
The emperor was still attending the morning court, and the group of men in black who were discussing with the ministers to assassinate the Chen family heard the voice of the queen outside: "I bring the phoenix seal to come to see the emperor."
The emperor frowned. Hearing these words, he suddenly had a bad feeling. This was the morning court, not the place where the queen came, but the queen had already barged in with Si Yin.
After the queen came in, she knelt down and watched the emperor kowtow three times. Then she came to the emperor with the phoenix seal and placed the phoenix seal in front of the emperor.
All the ministers looked at the queen, wondering what the queen was up to, and then they heard the queen's words: "Your Majesty, I have been deposed."
"I don't have the ability to manage the harem well. I am ashamed of the emperor, so I return the phoenix seal and ask the emperor to transfer the phoenix seal to the noble concubine. She is more suitable than the one I gave him."
After hearing the previous sentence, the emperor really thought that the queen was crazy and would not do anything good. After hearing the last sentence, the emperor understood that the queen was playing tricks on him.
He frowned and looked at the queen: "Why did the queen say this? As the mother of a country, do you still mind if I stay with the noble concubine?"
The Queen gave a bitter smile: "Your Majesty, if there are no rules, there will be no rule. It's a matter of flipping the cards. The Emperor originally agreed. This is also for the sake of the prosperity of the heirs of the Great Zhou Dynasty."
"It's just that I am helpless and let the emperor enforce this rule. Although the emperor will not investigate my fault, I can't pretend that I don't know about it."
The emperor was almost angry to death. After all, it was because of what happened last night. The emperor was still about to say something, but suddenly he heard the people on the Yushitai kneeling down collectively.
"Your Majesty, you must not do it. The Empress is a virtuous and virtuous woman who must not be abolished. What's more, since the Emperor has agreed to the rule of turning over the cards, how can it be changed overnight?"
"Besides, the emperor has only a few heirs. The harem should be blessed by rain and dew. The queen understands the righteousness, and the emperor should cooperate well."
After one person finished speaking, the other continued: "Your Majesty, since ancient times, only empresses who are virtuous and virtuous can become the mother of a country."
"The imperial concubine is definitely not suitable. Please be careful, Your Majesty."
All the ministers in the court knelt down one by one: "Your Majesty, please be careful and do not abolish the Queen."
The emperor took a look and saw that all his courtiers actually knew that the queen was using them and were willing to be used. The emperor snorted coldly.
Looking at the Queen, I can't tell how I feel at this moment. Are you proud of the Queen for having such a method? Yes, it's actually pride, it's a really strange emotion.
The corner of his mouth twitched: "The queen was also present at what happened last night. The noble concubine was wronged, so I stayed to comfort her. As for making an exception, this is the only time."
"Queen, it's better to take back the Phoenix Seal. Keep what belongs to you, and don't threaten me with the Phoenix Seal to withdraw from the court. Come with me, Prime Minister Gu."
Gu Xiangning touched his nose, stood up, and looked at the queen: "Wei Chen, please go there. Your Majesty is right, your plan is very inappropriate. When you are a queen, you should be generous."
"This is worthy of the mother of a country. Next time something like this happens, I will forcibly move the imperial concubine out of Qinghe Palace and let Concubine Chen enter Qinghe Palace."
"Where is the need for the Queen? You hand over the phoenix seal to ask for the dethronement of the Queen. I will resign."
When all the ministers heard what Gu Xiangning said, they all frowned. However, a few of them had very strange reactions. They looked at Gu Xiangning with a mocking smile.
But at this time, Gu Xiangning had already turned around and left, and the queen also frowned and left this place and went to the Queen Mother's palace. The Queen Mother naturally knew the news at this time.
Looking at the queen, she knew that the queen had deep affection for the emperor. She couldn't help but sigh, but she couldn't say any words of comfort. In the end, she only uttered a few words.
"Queen, thank you for your hard work."
The queen smiled and shook her head: "The queen is in serious condition, I don't have to work hard as a concubine."
The Queen Mother did not inquire whether it was painful or not. She just sighed: "The Ai family misses the princess a little."