Chapter 296: Which One Does Young Mistress Liu Favor, the Fi

arely concerning myself with serious matters, I have nonetheless heard of the renowned name of the skilled artisan. 。The first master artisan of Northern Qi, even the top artisan, how could he possib...The regent had left, and Baochan quickly ran in and immediately closed the palace doors. 。"Your Majesty, please speak more softly, everyone outside can hear you." 。"To hear is to hear. Even my own son, I couldn't protect him. What use is it for me to sit here in Yong'an Palace Everyone wants to live here, but only those who have lived here know that it is both an honor and a prison." 。If there weren't this prison, I could have left the palace to find my son right now, instead of sitting here in worry and helplessness. 。“If we really can’t do anything, let's ask the Li family for help! This has been going on for so long. Even if it weren't Your Majesty, even I would be worried to death.” 。"Our prince has never suffered any hardship. Will the Regent lock him up and starve him"

"He dares!" Empress Li trembled with anger, but she quickly calmed down, her mind racing as she hatched a plan 。She told Baochan, "After the court tomorrow morning, you wait at the gate of Chengguang Hall. Let His Sixth Highness come to Yong'an Palace to pay his respects to me." 。“ Baochao nodded, “This servant remembers. I will also remind the imperial kitchen to prepare lunch. Please have lunch with us here in the palace, Your Highness.” 。As his mother, he should visit every few days. No one could fault that. 。Just like Changxin Palace, if the Emperor had free time, he would almost go there every day. 。However, this is also because the Emperor is still young and has no harem. When a few years pass and the palace is full of concubines, he will have no time to go to Changxin Palace again. 。"Humph!" Empress Li snorted coldly, but her heart was churning with thoughts. 。Quan Qingcheng did not take concubines, and he could often visit his biological mother. This made the woman who had now lost a son feel particularly distressed. 。If Qiancheng became enthroned, it would mean he had turned eighteen and could take the throne. Then, she, as empress dowager, would become a mere figurehead, and the regent king would withdraw from court, becoming only a prince. 。She didn't want to see Quán Qīngchéng close to Cháng Xìn Gōng, nor did she want him to have a vast harem and monopolize Běi Qí. 。Then there's only one method left, which is to let him die. 。But to kill an emperor is not so easy, one misstep is a chasm of ten thousand zhang, let alone that even if successful, the throne wouldn't be hers, Lu'er's. 。This matter needs to be carefully considered, the current path won't work!"What time does the Emperor usually go to Changxin Palace" she asked Baochao 。Bao Chan immediately replied, "It's right here! They usually go to Changxin Palace to have lunch with Empress Yu." 。She stood up, tidying her clothes with her own hands, “Come on, let’s go take a look.” 。The two empresses dowager rarely interacted with each other. Except for occasions like palace banquets where they were required to appear together, they would not normally visit each other. 。It's best for two empresses to remain separate when they are both in the palace. Any interaction between them would most likely lead to conflict, causing unrest in the harem and turmoil within the court. 。Therefore, today's Changxin Palace and Yong'an Palace maintain this kind of harmonious relationship where they don't interfere with each other. The previous dynasty is still satisfied, but over time, there will always be someone who can't stand it anymore. Once someone can't stand it, this kind of rule will have to be broken. 。 Empress Dowager Li was the one who went to break things apart. She envied the deep bond between Quan Qingcheng and her son at Changxin Palace. In a fit of rage, she stormed over and berated the mother and son who were having lunch together. 。He even pointed at Empress Yu's nose and said, "Bitch, you used the excuse that your son was mute to make everyone in the palace avoid you, allowing you to serve the late Emperor up close for years!" 。But who could have thought that your heart would be so venomous, able to trick the late emperor into writing your son's name in his will. 。Your son, he's a mute! How can he possibly inherit the throne Why was the late Emperor so foolish as to let a mute succeed him" The Empress Dowager went mad with fury and overturned the table laden with midday meal. 。The dishes shattered on the ground, and the still-hot soup splashed onto Empress Yu's feet. Quingcheng immediately crouched down and used his sleeve to wipe it away. 。This scene made Empress Dowager Li even more distraught. 。But what use is collapse Besides being able to come to this Changxin Palace to make a scene, she can't do anything else. 。"Well, she got scolded and ridiculed by that Quan Qingcheng. She said: “If you don’t accept the Emperor’s will in his edict to write my name, Lady Li can go argue with the Emperor yourself, there's no need to come to Changxin Palace and make a scene.” 。The Eastern and Western Palaces stand side by side, and neither empress holds more importance than the other. Today's affair, I can dismiss it as Lady Li having a fit of madness, and I won't hold it against you. 。This doesn't mean I fear you, nor does it mean you can repeatedly humiliate my mother. 。"Your Majesty Empress, please be more careful and return to the Yong'an Palace quickly!"

Qian Qingcheng's words caused Empress Li to clutch her chest and gasp for breath. She also knew she shouldn't have come, but she simply couldn't bear not seeing her own child, being tortured every moment... 。While Changxin Palace is filled with deep mother-son affection, what makes it so

Quan Qingcheng had already loudly called for the palace maids, asking them to bring Empress Dowager Xi back to Yong'an Palace, including Wu Fei.

Wu Fei had just returned and ran all the way to Changxin Palace, only to see Empress Dowager Li making a scene. The emperor was about to order her out. 。Wu Fu came forward, bowing his waist first to Empress Yu and Quan Qingcheng. Then he said, "I returned late and did not serve the Emperor at his side. Please forgive me, Your Majesty." 。Master Yun from the Ministry of Punishment kept chatting with me for quite a while. Even though I was in a hurry, I couldn't bear to cut him off out of politeness. After all, he was very enthusiastic and was going to Yanhuagong afterwards. If Your Majesty wasn't busy after lunch, perhaps we could go together as well. 。He finished speaking, then turned to Empress Dowager Li and said: "Empress Dowager, I'll send you back to the palace!"Empress Dowager Li instantly regained her composure. Looking at the shards of bowls and plates scattered on the floor, she felt a tinge of regret in her heart. 。Today she was too impulsive, the arrival of Quanji made her think about many things that would happen later, including what to do with her son Lu'er after he ascended the throne now, and since these days she hadn't seen Lu'er at all, her heart was in turmoil. 。Even now, this emperor has learned his lesson, knowing how to bully people by using force. He's not satisfied with just bringing out the Imperial Inspector; he even brought out the Yanhuagong! 。Despite knowing that the emperor was truly worthy of the Yanhuagong Palace, she had to swallow her anger and lower her posture today. 。Changxin Palace was no longer an option. She had to return to Yong'an Palace immediately. 。Finally, after sending away Li Taizi, Quan Qingcheng was so angry that his fists were clenched tightly and couldn't be loosened. Yu Taizi even tried to pry them open, but it was no use. 。The palace maids inside silently cleaned up the mess. No one dared to utter a word, and they even tried their best to be as gentle as possible. 。The palace maids helped Empress Wenxian to the inner hall to change her clothes and shoes. When they came out, they saw Quan Qingcheng grab the teacup that a palace maid had just brought and smash it hard on the ground. 。The palace maid immediately knelt down, trembling with fear. 。The Empress Dowager told the maid to tidy up the broken teacups and hurry out. Then she walked up to Quan Qingcheng: “I’m not angry, why are you so angry You’re already the emperor now. Your father’s imperial edict clearly states your name. What can Li Xiaohan do even if she’s unwilling She’s just throwing a tantrum and cursing. It’s her who loses face, not us.” 。But I cannot just stand by and watch her treat my mother like this. 。“Qian Qingcheng is really angry. ‘If I can’t even protect my own mother, how can I protect the millions of people under my rule If this gets out, I’ll be ridiculed.’” 。"

The Empress Dowager still shook her head, "Alas, no one would make fun of you. It is Li Xiaohan who will be laughed at, not us."> 。And, Ch'er, you have to remember, you are now the emperor. As emperor, you can no longer express all your emotions as you did before. 。You should learn to hide, not only your emotions but also your cards. 。Only they can't see through you, so no one dares to touch you anymore. 。"My child, although Mother didn't want things to turn out this way, there's no other choice. We've already gotten ourselves into this position, so we have to make sacrifices and choose carefully." 。Mother doesn't need you to protect her, but you must promise mother that you will protect yourself well. 。In a few months, you'll be seventeen, getting closer to eighteen. 。Then you will be able to choose a concubine and rule in person. 。Child, your time will truly begin when that day arrives. Everything you are experiencing now is simply training in the camp. Just train hard, but don't exert yourself too much. Wait until the day you step onto the battlefield and then reveal your true strength. 。She arrived here, taking the box from Wen's hand and opening it herself. 。Quan Qingcheng saw that inside the box there was a pink jade doll, wrapped in a piece of clothing, lifelike and very cute. 。"Couldn't help but gasp, "Where did Mother get such a thing"Empress Dowager Yu: "Not when you were around yet, it was bestowed upon me by the late Emperor for playing with..." 。It was just a pink doll back then, without this outfit. I made it when I was bored, and since it looked good on her, I kept it. 。"This thing was a pastime when I was young, and now that I'm older, I don't like it much anymore. Why don't you take it and see who you can give it to"

Quán Qīngchéng was puzzled, "Who can I give it to"

Yú Tàihòu just smiled without speaking. Instead, Wén took over the conversation: "Your Majesty could ponder and see which one is more fond of this doll, Ye Jiǔ's fifth sister or that Juì'er girl"

Quán Qīngchéng really pondered carefully for a while before saying: "Probably Pèi... uh, Juì'er would like it more She has a livelier personality. Chǔ Lián is a bit dull. She's alright looking at books and paintings, but she wouldn't like this cute type of thing…" 。" He grabbed the doll and said, "Thank you, Mother. When I get back, I'll give it to Zhuai'er and remind her to come here and thank you in person." 。Anything the Empress Dowager gave, she would surely treasure it and bring it home to display. 。“Well, this is a bit of a dilemma. He scratched his head for a moment and then changed his tune: "Who knows, though She's not someone most people can understand. Who knows if she'll be a treasure or not!"The Empress Dowager smiled wryly. "Alright, go on then. Just give it away to whomever you choose, no need to come back and thank me." 。Just now, Wu Feiyuncheng called you to go to the Yanhuagong. Then, go back and change your clothes, and go happily! 。"m afraid even the coffin shops will have to clear their shelves because of you!" He finished speaking, lingered no longer, and turned to get into the carriage. 。As the Ye family's carriage drove away...