Before Prince Duan could figure out what was going on, he heard early the next morning that Feng Qingqing was going to enter the palace.

Because he was thinking about what Qian Jue said, he deliberately paid attention to Feng Qingqing and found that Feng Qingqing only brought two people with her.

No other people in the mansion were transferred.

What he didn't know was that Yu Yiluo and others also set off for the palace after Feng Qingqing left the house.

Feng Qingqing got on the carriage, tightly gripped the porcelain bottle in her hand, and let out a long breath.

The carriage stopped at the palace gate. Feng Qingqing got off the carriage and glanced at the people guarding the palace gate. She didn't find anything unusual about the guards. She wondered if Minister Jiang hadn't arranged anyone?

If the other party doesn't arrange anyone, how can she shift the blame to Minister Jiang?

She walked towards the imperial study while thinking.

The empress was worried that the prime minister's unusual behavior would arouse suspicion, so she did not allow the minister to attend the morning court.

When she heard the announcement at the door that the princess wanted to see her, she put down the letter in her hand and let her in.

Feng Qingqing was preoccupied with her own affairs and did not notice Minister Jiang standing on the white jade steps, disguised as an imperial guard.

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"Your son pays homage to the Queen Mother."

Feng Qingqing entered the imperial study and bowed politely.

"Get up, what do you want from me?"

The Queen stood up and helped her up. "That's just right. I have something to tell you."

Thinking about what she was going to do next, Feng Qingqing felt a little guilty and didn't dare to look the Queen in the eye.

"I haven't had a meal with the Queen Mother for a long time. What does the Queen Mother want to say to me?"

The Queen gestured for her to sit down and said with a smile, "It's rare that you still remember me."

As she spoke, she picked up the tea and took a sip, then put it down before speaking again.

"Don't you think the Prime Minister doesn't support you? I have already solved this concern for you."

Feng Qingqing's eyes widened in disbelief, and she stammered, "Queen Mother, you killed the Prime Minister?"

The queen was amused by her appearance.

"It's not easy to train a prime minister. I used some medicine on him to control him. This way, he can be used by you and make your future life easier."

"Mother Queen," Feng Qingqing looked at the Queen with a complicated expression. She felt touched and sad in her heart. For a moment, she didn't know what to say.

"Silly child," the Queen stood up and asked Ling Le to prepare the meal. "You are my daughter. If I don't help you, who will?"

Feng Qingqing thought the Queen had cleaned up the mess for her before was a small matter.

But at this moment, she admitted that the queen was really considering her unconditionally, even at the cost of scheming against the prime minister whom she had known since childhood.

She tugged at her sleeves, and for a moment, she wanted to tell the Queen directly that she was not actually her child, and that she came here just to kill her and seize the throne.

But another voice in her heart told her that she couldn't say it.

The Queen treated her well because she was the Queen's child. If she did not take action and her identity was exposed, there would be only one outcome, and that was death.

She was still young and had not yet reached the position of being second only to the emperor. She did not want to die.

Only when the queen died could she be free from oppression and get rid of those ministers who looked down on her at will.

Seeing Feng Qingqing's expression constantly changing, the Queen asked with concern.

"What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

Feng Qingqing quickly shook her head, worried that the Empress would discover something, and said casually, "I'm worried that the medicine might harm the Prime Minister."

Hearing her say this, the Queen smiled with relief.

"So that's what you're worried about. I went to see the Prime Minister, and he's fine, just become more submissive."

As he spoke, Ling Le asked someone to bring in the food, placed the dishes on the table, and then bowed and stepped aside.

"Master Ling, would you like to eat something together?"

"Thank you, Madam. I have already eaten."

"Go down, I don't need you to serve me here."

Feng Qingqing was just thinking about how to get Ling Le out of the way. Hearing the Queen's words, she agreed, "Master Ling, please go away. It's weird for you to just stand there and watch us eat."

Her words made Ling Le feel funny. There were more servants in Feng Qingqing's room than the empress. Why didn't she say anything strange at that time?

"Go down and rest for a while."

Ling Le, who was originally a little hesitant, had to bow and retreat after hearing the Queen speak again.

She always felt that Feng Qingqing was a little strange today, but she couldn't tell what was strange about it.

"As for Minister Jiang, I will find the right time to get rid of her," the empress said softly, picking up a piece of food for Feng Qingqing with chopsticks.

Feng Qingqing lowered her eyes and ate her meal, then listened to the Queen's question.

"When does the Crown Prince of Tianqi plan to leave? Has he ever mentioned it?"

Feng Qingqing shook her head, "No, I guess he wants his second sister to stay longer."

After she finished speaking, she put down her chopsticks, poured a cup of tea and handed it to the Queen.

"Does Queen Mother feel that Crown Prince Tianqi's arrival is not as promised?"

The empress reached out to take the tea, but Feng Qingqing let go of her hand before she could take it.

"Mother Queen, I am clumsy."

Feng Qingqing looked at the tea spilled on the empress and said in panic.

"That's fine," the Queen stood up. "You eat first. I'll go change my clothes."

The empress stood up and walked around the screen to change her clothes. After she left, Feng Qingqing quickly took out the porcelain bottle from her sleeve.

When she opened the bottle stopper and took the Queen's cup to pour the medicine, she thought of what the Queen had done for her. Her hand hesitated for a moment, but soon poured the powder into it without hesitation.

The queen came back after changing her clothes, lifted up her skirt and sat down, picked up the tea and took a sip, then continued the previous topic.

"Prince Tianqi's visit to Li Kingdom was definitely not because of Hongyu."

Although they had not had much contact, she could see that Prince Tianqi was definitely not someone who cared about the love between children.

What's more, Hongyu is the princess of Li Kingdom. He is the crown prince of Tianqi and he can have any woman he wants. Why should he care about an unpopular princess from a foreign country?

"What's that for?"

The queen wanted to say something, but all her strength seemed to be drained from her body. She raised her hands to support herself on the table, barely able to steady herself as she looked at her beloved daughter opposite her, her eyes full of disbelief.

Feng Qingqing stood up, pushed the empress down on the table, then picked up a bowl and threw it to the ground.

Ling Le, who was at the door, heard the noise and wanted to ask what happened. He turned around, but before his hand touched the door of the imperial study, a sword with a cold glow was placed across his neck.

He turned his head stiffly and glanced at the other Royal Guards, "Come here."

The royal guards standing by did not move, and turned a deaf ear to her words.

Ling Le had a bad feeling in his heart and bent his elbow to attack Minister Jiang.

Minister Jiang noticed her movements, sneered, and slashed a bloody mark on her neck with the tip of his sword.

"Catch her," Minister Jiang waved to the people beside him.

Several of them were armed, and Ling Le's two fists were no match for four hands. He was soon defeated and had no strength to resist.

At this time, the door was opened. Feng Qingqing looked at the situation outside and noticed Minister Jiang dressed as a royal guard. She shouted sternly, "Come here! Minister Jiang is plotting treason."

Minister Jiang raised his head and laughed, staring at Feng Qingqing.

"Is this the thief crying thief, Princess? You are the one who wants to murder the Emperor. I came to rescue him, but I cannot bear the crime of treason."

"Are you deaf? Come, arrest Minister Jiang."