The queen was still under house arrest and Zhao Yuancheng had not fully recovered, so this year's New Year's Eve dinner was just a hasty one.

However, Prime Minister Su wanted to go to the palace several times to apologize to Zhao Yuancheng, but the emperor never saw him.

On the second night of the New Year, Zhao Yuancheng came to Huayang Palace.

Talking about the events of last year, Fu Qianyu couldn't help but burst into tears. Zhao Yuancheng said nothing, but just hugged her quietly.

Wait until Fu Xiyu has cried enough in his arms.

He raised his eyes and kissed Fu Qianyu's eyebrows, saying lovingly: "Fortunately, you and the child are safe. Otherwise, even if I killed them a thousand times, it would not be enough to vent the hatred in my heart."

"I am not sad, but happy."

"You're still happy when others hurt you like this?"

"When I heard that the emperor had fainted, my heart was broken. As long as I could save the emperor, even if it cost me my life, it would not be a pity. Fortunately, the emperor has the protection of his ancestors, and it was just a false alarm, so I am happy."

Zhao Yuancheng sighed with emotion, "Isn't it my blessing to have you in this life?"

After a moment of silence, Fu Qianyu looked up at Zhao Yuancheng and said earnestly, "Your Majesty, may I ask you for a favor?"

"you say."

"The celestial phenomenon was ultimately Jin Mei's doing and has nothing to do with the Empress. Furthermore, the Empress is dignified and virtuous, and is considered a virtuous queen by the people. Her confinement has caused much discussion in the imperial court and harem. For the sake of peace and tranquility, it would be wise to release the Empress from her confinement."

Speaking of the queen, Zhao Yuancheng couldn't help but think of the news Zhu Yu handed over yesterday.

Jinmei committed suicide by taking poison, and her body was thrown into the fire on the same day. It is taboo to burn dead bodies during the New Year, so someone came to report the fire yesterday.

It was said that five black fingerprints appeared on the neck of Jinmei's body.

The imperial physician also examined her and said that Jinmei was most likely strangled to death first, and then someone forced poison into her mouth so that she looked like she had committed suicide.

Jinmei's suicide note clearly stated that the matter had nothing to do with the Queen, but if that was true, how could she be strangled to death and then forced to drink poison?

It was clear that he was made a scapegoat for the Queen.

After all, anyone can imitate handwriting if they pay a little attention.

Seeing Zhao Yuancheng remained silent, Fu Qianyu timidly asked, "Your Majesty, did I say something wrong?"

"No." Zhao Yuancheng came back to his senses and said in a deep voice: "Yu'er, do you really think the queen is a virtuous queen?"

Fu Qianyu smiled lightly, "The Empress was married by the late Emperor, and she is the daughter of the Prime Minister, so she is naturally dignified and virtuous."

Zhao Yuancheng remained silent upon hearing this. Not long after, Zhu Yu's panicked voice rang out from outside the door: "Your Majesty, someone from Jinghua Hall just came with a message saying that Concubine Hui had a miscarriage half an hour ago and is about to give birth."