Chapter 727 The Queen is Nothing Special

After listening to what Xiao Yan said, Lu Qiniang's eyes widened and she didn't know what to say for a long time.

"What's wrong?" Xiao Yan looked at her with a smile, "Are you satisfied with your husband's arrangements?"

"The Emperor is really not a good person." Lu Qiniang cursed, "He has a good wife, but he is still hypocritical."

These people are too cunning.

Although she always thought that the queen was scheming, she only now realized who had the final say.

"You can't say that," Lu Qiniang said in a muffled voice, "The Emperor is a good man."

Although the emperor was somewhat unkind to the queen, in this matter he was probably just an "old and spoiled husband" who wanted his wife to return to the family.

Moreover, he and Xiao Yan also considered the impact of this incident on the reform, and were trying their best to reduce this impact.

The reason why Lu Qiniang could not say anything bad about the emperor was because the emperor supported her to continue.

Their efforts over the past few years will not be in vain.

Lu Qiniang breathed a sigh of relief from the bottom of her heart.

"Let go, let go," she pushed Xiao Yan away with disdain, "Just lie down, I have to go tell Daya about this."

Daya has always been an important figure around the Queen. I hope that what happened to the Queen this time will not affect Daya too much.

After Daya comes, she will also seek another career.

"Jiang Xuan will tell her." Xiao Yan played tricks, hugging Lu Qiniang unwilling to let go, "I haven't finished what I said just now..."

"Don't come here." Lu Qiniang had already sat up and put on her shoes. "I'm busy outside. You should have a good rest and wait for me to come back."

With such a big thing happening, the outside world must be in chaos.

She is a person who can take on responsibilities, so she needs to go out and take a look.

Lu Qiniang left in a hurry.

Xiao Yan looked at her back with tender eyes, smiled and shook his head.

Qi Niang has such a quick temper——

He really wasn't finished yet.

He still has one thing to worry about.

Never mind, he'll just worry about it for a while.

Lu Qiniang went to find Daya first.

Daya really knew the whole story, but there was no sign of panic on her face.

Lu Qiniang was thrilled and praised her in her heart, she was indeed worthy of being Daya.

"Don't worry, the emperor said that we will continue to do it the same way as before." She first gave Daya a reassurance.

But Daya shook her head: "Mother, the Queen is the banner. As long as the banner remains, we will continue to move forward. But now..."

Although they have not given up yet, people's hearts have been scattered as soon as the flag fell.

Lu Qiniang also knew this.

"Now that things have come to this, we can only hope for the best. We can't back down." She said in a deep voice, "Daya, you should first think about what to do and calm people's hearts. I will enter the palace first."

"Are you going to the palace to see the Queen?" Daya asked knowingly.

"Yeah." Lu Qiniang nodded with a complicated expression.

"Okay, go ahead."

Daya didn't ask any further questions and directly urged Lu Qiniang to enter the palace.

Because she always believed in her mother.

After Lu Qiniang left, Daya said to Jiang Xuan, "Husband, let's go see Dad."

There is a lot of cleanup work to do, and she needs to focus on the most important things first.

The most urgent task is to raise another flag.

Let’s talk about Lu Qiniang. She changed her clothes in a hurry and handed over a sign asking to see the queen.

The gate of Fengyi Palace was closed, and the palace maid reported that the queen was not feeling well and would not see any guests for the time being.

Lu Qiniang insisted on not leaving.

A familiar palace maid quietly reminded her: "The Emperor is accompanying the Empress."

Lu Qiniang refused to leave. "It's alright. I'll wait until the Emperor leaves before asking to see the Empress."

The maid had no choice but to retreat.

In Fengyi Palace, the emperor was indeed still comforting the queen.

The queen was already a little impatient. When she heard that Lu Qiniang had not left yet, she used her as an excuse to urge the emperor to leave quickly.

The emperor cursed in his heart.

——Xiao Yan is such a waste.

Hadn't he been sent back to the Marquis' Mansion to reflect on his mistakes? Why couldn't Lu Qiniang be restrained?

I'm so old and useless.

After about an incense stick of time, the palace gate finally opened and the eunuch led Lu Qiniang in.

The hall was not as bright as before, the curtains were drawn low, and there was a sense of oppression.

The queen was not wearing a phoenix robe, but only a plain and elegant casual dress. She sat on the couch by the window, her back straight, but she could not hide her loneliness.

Lu Qiniang stepped forward and bowed respectfully as usual: "Your Highness, I, Lu Qiniang, pay my respects to Your Highness."

The Queen didn't turn around, her voice slightly hoarse, "Get up. It's astonishing that you're willing to come in such a situation and pay such a high tribute. Are you here to see me make a fool of myself?"

"I dare not." Lu Qiniang stood up and looked at her back calmly, "It's just that I miss you so much that I came to visit you."

The queen finally turned around slowly. Her face was pale, her makeup gone. But her eyes were still calm, and she was self-deprecating. "Are you in a mess now?"

Lu Qiniang looked at her carefully, shook her head, and said sincerely: "No. Your Majesty's demeanor is no different from before. You are still the most powerful woman I have ever seen."

She paused, her voice low but every word clear: "Your Majesty has done something most women in this world wouldn't even dare to think about. You've participated in the ultimate power struggle. Even if you didn't succeed, it's still an honor to lose. How many people throughout history can possess such courage?"

When the queen heard this, surprise flashed in her eyes, followed by complicated feelings.

She didn't expect that Lu Qiniang, whom she had been secretly afraid of and even tried to suppress, would actually say such words.

"You..." The queen didn't know what to say for a moment.

Lu Qiniang continued to talk, "I heard that Your Majesty can no longer use your status as Queen to interfere in government affairs, but that's actually not a big deal."

The queen looked at her with complicated eyes, and a hint of anticipation arose in her heart.

——She didn’t think she could turn the situation around, but she really wanted to hear what Lu Qiniang wanted to say to her.

She really underestimated Lu Qiniang.

Although she had felt before that Lu Qinniang was tenacious and an excellent helper.

But in the end, I still underestimated her.

"To put it bluntly, the Queen is just the Emperor's wife. They don't allow the Queen to interfere in government affairs because they don't allow the Emperor's wife to participate. Then you can change your identity and start over."

"Change your identity? You mean, separate me from the Emperor?"

"How could that be possible? I can't separate you and the Emperor. After all these years of ups and downs, the original wife is still the best." Lu Qiniang said with a smile, "Look, I am the Marquis's wife, but when I'm out on business, do I use another official title?"

Although she may not hold a high official position, that hat has nothing to do with Xiao Yan.

That is her own social identity.

Lu Qiniang looked at the Empress with a burning gaze. "The Empress is the Emperor's wife, her status is dependent on him. Putting aside this status, relying on your abilities, even if it's just starting as a lowly official, step by step earning fame and honor through your own abilities, that is the true path, the only way to truly realize your ambitions. It would be a true waste and a pity if your abilities were buried because of the title of 'Empress'."

These words, like a ray of light, split the queen's heart of loss.

She stared at Lu Qiniang blankly, her eyes slightly red, and her heart was filled with emotion and sadness.

"Abandoned mother..." She gritted her teeth, "Before you didn't hold a grudge against me...you still cared about me so much?"

Lu Qiniang smiled, her smile still bright and cheerful: "Your Highness, what are you talking about? I am a simple-minded person and a bit rough. Your Highness may be dissatisfied with me, but she has never really hurt me. Instead, she has always supported me and given me opportunities. I understand it in my heart. Now that Your Highness has encountered difficulties, if I don't come because I am afraid of being implicated, what kind of person would I be? We still have a long time to live together, and I still hope to work with Your Highness to continue to promote the reforms we have not completed! This road, without you, is like a road without a guiding light, it will not work!"