Concubine Qi had been worried for as long as Xia Chu had been out. Her heart was on edge, fearing that news would come from some palace and that a strange maid would be found captured by Concubine Li.
Xia Chu worked hard all day and night, and the rest of the people were not idle either.
A war without gunpowder has begun inside and outside the palace since yesterday's morning court.
The courtiers from Xiao Zimu's camp outside the palace all went to visit Prime Minister Ju. Because of this, Xiao Mubai saved a lot of trouble when he went later.
At least, he didn't have to meet them one by one.
Concubine Lian in the palace also started to move, and all the people hiding in the dark mobilized to find out what happened to the emperor that night. She knew that this time she was going to give it a go, and there was no way out.
While Concubine Lian was worried about whether she could catch Concubine Li, she was also worried about Xiao Zimu's current situation.
In the past few days, she and Prime Minister Ju had visited three or four times respectively.
But his appearance was really chilling.
Concubine Lian was about to take the time to visit Xiao Zimu again, even if she wanted to wake him up at this time, Xiao Zimu came to apologize for his depression in the past few days.
That look of dejection disappeared, and he took the initiative to discuss the current situation with her, which made Concubine Lian feel very relieved.
This time, consider it a defeat.
At least they, mother and son, have joined forces and won together.
The happiest person inside and outside the imperial city was none other than Xiao Yanjun, who hurriedly moved Aodenge Rile into the East Palace.
Li Fei was originally unwilling and felt that he was acting too hastily.
At this time, if you stay in Prince Yu's residence, you can start to deal with things outside.
Xiao Yanjun moved her to reason and analyzed the pros and cons with her. A few days ago, the wedding was made a fuss at the door by the people.
His reputation is not very good now. If he is appointed as a crown prince but is still being chased and intercepted by the people, he will not be able to kill him. But if the prince is surrounded and questioned by the people, it will not sound good, right
When Concubine Li heard this, she felt that there was some truth in it. Now that the troops outside the palace were limited, she really had no intention and power to suppress the people at this time. She focused on the jade seal and stabilizing the court situation, and finally followed Xiao Yanjun. thoughts.
Xiao Yanjun stood in the East Palace, touching the prince's exclusive court uniform, watching all the items being carried in one by one, and listening to the congratulations of the ministers gathered in the East Palace, he felt floating in his heart. Ecstasy.
If we talk about inside and outside the imperial city, the happiest person is Xiao Yanjun.
Then, the person who worries the most is Concubine Li.
She hadn't closed her eyes for two days and two nights. The only thing she was happy about was that she finally sent away the giant Buddha Ziluo and reached a final agreement with Yue Fengwan.
The Gu Jiajun took him back to the Western Regions, and Xiao Guo asked him to go to the nine cities and eighteen counties except Jicheng. The two countries were in good alliance and helped each other.
When Lian Yan came back from Kunning Palace with Concubine Li on her arm, the sky outside was already hazy, and another dawn was approaching. She stepped forward to Concubine Li's slightly haggard face and persuaded her: "My queen, it's time for you to rest. "
"The morning court is about to start again. How can I sleep? Yesterday, I caught them off guard. They had no time to react and were suppressed. Today, I don't know how to make a fuss." Although Li Fei was very exhausted, she still Stretched into a string that dare not relax.
Now, she has control over everything, but that doesn't mean she has won.
There is still one step left. As long as the jade seal is found, let alone Huo Tianxiu returning to the capital, even if Old General Zhao comes in person, he will not be able to openly rebel according to his temperament...
Just as Concubine Li had expected, the morning court at Mao Shi was tense and quarreling continued.
However, no one among the ministers headed by Prime Minister Ju wanted to argue about Prince Xiao Yanjun.
Instead, they focused their firepower on why they put the queen under house arrest and why they were not allowed to see the emperor.
The several pages of eloquent manuscripts Xiao Yanjun prepared for himself were of no use.
As for the emperor, they can even use the excuse of resting to force them not to disturb him.
But as for the queen, it's really hard to explain.
The empress was a candidate chosen by the empress dowager because she was honest and honest, neither fighting nor robbing, jealous or jealous.
The Emperor was the Empress Dowager who single-handedly secured the throne, and he treated her with double respect and filial piety.
Over the years, although the emperor was not happy with the queen, he still treated her with respect and treated her like a guest. On the fifteenth day of every month, he would go to Kunning Palace to stay overnight as usual.
Therefore, although Concubine Li coveted the position of queen over the years, the foundation was so firmly established that she could not shake it.
In addition, the queen had no children, which actually could not threaten Xiao Yanjun's status, so Concubine Li finally gave up her pursuit.
Xiao Yanjun didn't know how to answer this question, so he asked it to Concubine Li, and the courtiers rushed to Yufu Palace to ask for an explanation.
There was a bustling crowd outside the Jade Palace for a long time. Lian Yan opened the door, and Concubine Li came out from inside. She was wearing ethereal silver silk and a high bun, which made her look even more noble and noble.
She has a delicate and beautiful appearance, and her black eyebrows are slightly raised: "Did you misunderstand, ministers? I don't dare to put the Queen under house arrest. I only protect her. If you don't believe it, I will take you to ask in person."
The courtiers looked at each other and naturally followed her to Kunning Palace.
Concubine Li was so confident that the courtiers naturally gained nothing and paid homage to the queen with great joy. However, they were slapped in the face by her words that she personally verified that she was not under house arrest, and they all returned with their heads hanging down in despair.
Lian Yan looked at Concubine Li's unruly posture, with her chin slightly raised, and a sneer on her lips. She looked at the sullen backs of the group of people, and stepped forward to flatter her: "Thanks to your concubine's planning, we came to Kunning Palace last night, otherwise, today I’m afraid this battle won’t be easy to give up.”
"If you don't have long-term worries, you will have immediate worries." Concubine Li looked back at the door of Kunning Palace.
Perhaps in this life, she will not be able to sit on the throne.
But the position of Queen Mother is inevitable.
"Your Majesty, I've thought deeply about it. These people can't stir up trouble. Let's go back and rest now." Lian Yan tried to persuade her, but her iron-clad body couldn't bear the stress.
Li Fei withdrew her gaze, stretched out her hand to put on the arm she held out to her, and walked back while frowning and asking, "Have you not found it yet?"
"Not yet. We have searched through both the Royal Study and the Qingxin Hall." Lian Yan was afraid that she would get angry, so she pursed her lips and said, "After all, the things must be in the palace. It's just a matter of time to search them one by one."
Concubine Li's face was worried, and her tone was also very unhappy: "What I want is time. I have to dig three feet into the ground to find it for you."
Lian Yan looked hesitant and hesitated in her words: "Then I will have to enter various palaces, I'm afraid..."
Concubine Li snorted coldly: "What are you afraid of? Let Yu Yingbo lead people to search for me one by one on the pretext of catching the thieves!"
(End of chapter)