Chapter 288 Uninvited Guests

Hu Bazi couldn't help feeling a little pained. Of course she could still come up with the one hundred taels of gold, but it was really aggrieved to use one hundred taels of gold to buy back the things she had thrown away.

How could she know that these shabby books were so expensive?

"Bazi, do you still want to buy it?" the palace maid asked cautiously.

The number he reported was probably Hu Bazi's bottom line. Having been with Bazi for so long, he knew her temper well. In order to achieve her goal, she would definitely take out the money.

In fact, there are similar books on the market at lower prices, but the quality is really not good. Since he wants to buy it, he naturally has to buy the same one in the hands of the Queen Mother. Besides, he can't make a trip in vain.

Hu Bazi gritted his teeth and said, "Buy it."

After Fusu returned from the study, he heard that Lady Mi had been to Ganquan Palace, so he went to find his eldest mother eagerly, wanting to know the purpose of his mother's visit.

Zhao Yuanxi pulled him over and smiled gently, "She came here to apologize to you, but she was embarrassed to see you. She also sent some clothes over, all made by her. They are already in your room. Go and see them yourself later."

Fusu felt that the matter was not that simple, but since his mother had said so, he did not want to ask any more questions. "Where did my mother go?"

"She moved to Liyang Palace."

"Did it be Grandmother who asked her to go?"

Zhao Yuanxi was surprised by Fusu's sharpness. "Yes, she will be safe there and happier."

Fusu leaned his head on Zhao Yuanxi's shoulder, hugged her with both hands, and choked softly, "Have I caused you any trouble?"

Because of him, the eldest mother also has to worry about his mother.

Although Fusu did not understand many things, he knew that everything his mother did was for his own good.

Zhao Yuanxi patted his back, her eyes full of love and affection, "How can this cause me trouble? I am your eldest mother, and I am supposed to take care of you!"

Fusu felt a lump in his throat and hugged his mother tighter.

Madam Mi's departure caused speculation in the court. They suspected that the king might take action against the Chu people, so they sent Madam Mi to live in a remote place. When everyone was worried that Fusu would become alienated from the king, they heard news from the Queen Mother's palace that Prince Fusu would be raised by the Queen Mother.

If the Queen Mother had announced three years ago that she would raise Prince Fusu as her own, everyone would have thought that Fusu and the Queen Mother were both disliked. However, now that the Queen Mother is no longer the regent, the power she controls cannot be underestimated, and she has regained the King's trust.

Although Prince Fusu has been supported by the Queen Mother over the years, the Queen Mother has never acknowledged him. Now that she has officially brought up the matter, it is clearly an announcement that the person behind Prince Fusu will be her.

Some people are envious and some are worried. Some envy Prince Fusu for getting such support from the Queen Mother without having to do anything, while others are worried that Prince Fusu's position will be difficult to shake.

Despite the noise outside, Ganquan Palace remained peaceful.

Until this day, an uninvited guest came to the palace.

Zhao Yuanxi stared at Hu Bazi, who was bulging with belly in the hall, and felt a headache. "Didn't I tell you not to come to me again? Just focus on taking care of the baby."

Some time ago, two more children were added to the palace, a boy and a princess.

Little Seventeen is born, so is Little Eighteen far behind?

Zhao Yuanxi felt upset whenever he thought of that awful thing, so he simply decided to turn a blind eye.

"I have been feeling unwell these days, that's why I didn't come to visit the Empress Dowager. Is the Empress Dowager angry with me?" Hu Bazi asked timidly with an innocent look on his face.

Zhao Yuanxi was too lazy to expose her. She didn't want to care about the book. If others didn't want to learn, would she force them to learn?

Anyway, those books have been given to the right people.

But she really couldn't understand why she should spend a lot of money to buy back those books if they were lost?

Since Zhao Yuanxi had placed spies around other pregnant concubines, she naturally did not let go of this key suspect, so she was extremely puzzled by the actions of this Hu Bazi.

And what about Zhao Gao - what role did he play in this?

Although Zhao Gao did not have much contact with Hu Bazi, it was frequent compared with other concubines. Moreover, they liked to dismiss the attendants when they were discussing matters, which made Zhao Yuanxi suspicious.

Zhao Yuanxi propped her head up against the back of the couch, looking lazy. If you looked closely, you could see the impatience in her eyes. "Why should I be angry with you? Pregnancy is not easy. If you don't make it harder, the baby will suffer less."

Hu Bazi's face turned pale and a look of panic flashed across her face. She was finally sure that the Queen Mother was really angry. She had never been like this to her before!

She couldn't help but feel a little regretful. If she hadn't been so proud at the beginning, she wouldn't have to work so hard to please the Queen Mother. Perhaps the Queen Mother would even protect her and help her give birth to the child.

Hu Bazi cried and said, "Empress Dowager, I know I was wrong."

It is true that a beautiful woman crying makes people feel pity, but Zhao Yuanxi is not the kind of person who only looks at the face. This Hu Bazi has obviously disappointed her.

Once something has rotted, it is impossible to restore it to its original state. Even if the appearance is still beautiful, the smell it emits will make people feel disgusted.

"Then tell me where you went wrong?" Zhao Yuanxi said indifferently.

"I, my concubine, have not come to the Empress Dowager's palace to serve her since I became pregnant..."

"Do I need you to serve me?"

"Empress Dowager!" Hu Bazi bit his lower lip, feeling a little scared. Could it be that the Empress Dowager knew something?

"I shouldn't have given the Queen Mother's gift to someone else."

Zhao Yuanxi sighed, "I have no intention of taking back the things I gave you. It's up to you how you deal with them."

But she lies all the time, has a bad attitude, and is secretive in her actions. How can anyone trust her at all?

"Just tell me what you are here for today." Considering that she was pregnant, Zhao Yuanxi could give her the last bit of patience.

Hu Bazi looked panicked. She had thought that if she tried to please the Queen Mother and admitted her mistakes, she would be forgiven. But now, did she completely abandon her?

She had wanted to get closer to the Queen Mother by asking questions in the book, but now she couldn't say anything. She even felt extremely embarrassed, as if she had been stripped naked in front of the Queen Mother.

She stammered to explain, "I, I just came to see you today."

"Well, you've seen it, you can go back now!"

Hu Bazi was unwilling to accept this and asked aggrievedly, "Does the Queen Mother no longer like me? You said I was beautiful and very popular. Now that I'm pregnant, I'm not beautiful anymore, so you don't like me anymore?"

Madam Mi was watching the excitement nearby and looking at Queen Dowager Zhao with amusement.

It was because the Queen Mother praised her beauty many times and even thought of keeping her by her side. Now it can be considered retribution.