Chapter 357 The Princess is the Regent's Achilles' heel

Xiao Tang twitched her lips.

That's kind of funny.

I also have a bit of a headache.

Did the Empress Dowager summon her specifically to resolve these domestic disputes for them?

His gaze swept lightly over the child tugging at his trouser leg. The child raised his delicate, sculpted face, his eyes seeming to shine, but it was the light of hope.

That look in his eyes was like a silent plea for help.

Xiao Tang thought she should appease the little emperor for the time being, so she raised her little hand and patted his head.

His gaze fell upon the Empress Dowager above.

The Empress Dowager was probably upset after arguing with the young emperor. Her meticulously drawn eyebrows drooped, and even the corners of her mouth were downturned. Her whole face was filled with anger and sadness.

"My son, let go of your imperial aunt."

"No!" The little brat seemed to be provoked by something, and shouted angrily, while tightening his grip on Xiao Tang's skirt.

After several such forceful blows, Xiao Tang suspected that he might tear off a piece of her cloth.

She calmly pulled her sleeve back.

His gaze met that of the Empress Dowager. "Your Majesty the Empress Dowager."

She then said to the young emperor, "Your Majesty is the ruler of a country, why are you throwing a tantrum here? Your Majesty should go back and do your studies first, and don't upset your mother here."

Although there was nothing wrong with what he said, the young emperor was still very dissatisfied.

He pouted and looked at the Empress Dowager with a frustrated expression.

After a long while, he reluctantly said, "Ninth Aunt, if you stop bullying me, you must shout and tell me, and I will rush in right away."

The Empress Dowager glared.

"My son, what do you mean by this?"

I'm so angry at this brat!

She is the biological mother of this brat, but he's thinking of siding with outsiders.

What's most infuriating is that Xiao Tang can easily coax the young emperor into becoming obedient with just a few words.

Comparing this to how the young emperor argued with her, his face flushed, is truly chilling.

Xiao Tang certainly felt the Empress Dowager's anger.

She gently patted the young emperor's head and whispered, "Your Majesty, there's no need to worry."

Di Yanqing nodded slightly in slight satisfaction.

He turned his head and glared at his mother as if giving her a warning.

I wonder what he meant by that glare?

After glaring at him, he strode away with his head held high.

He acted as if he had won the argument he had just had with his mother.

The Empress Dowager saw this and was so angry that her chest ached.

She raised her hand to her chest, gasping for breath, her body swaying precariously.

The old nanny, seeing this, anxiously and worriedly helped the Empress Dowager up.

"Your Majesty, are you alright?"

The Empress Dowager weakly shook her head. "I'm fine. Quickly, help me back to bed."

The voice was so weak it was heartbreaking.

The two nannies helped her up and onto the bed.

Xiao Tang felt extremely awkward standing in the center of the hall.

After all, her presence here seemed particularly superfluous.

Just as she was wondering whether she should take her leave of the Empress Dowager, the Empress Dowager gently called to her, "Xiao Tang, come here, I have something to say to you."

Xiao Tang: "..."

Xiaotang……

This title is really strange.

She had very little interaction with the Empress Dowager before, and never expected to be addressed so intimately by her.

She gently agreed and went to the bedside.

The Empress Dowager even dismissed her attendants.

The Empress Dowager then said earnestly, "Xiao Tang, I know that you and the Regent have worked hard for the Great Sheng Kingdom and put your heart into it."

Xiao Tang remained silent.

Starting with this opening statement...

The Empress Dowager must be somewhat dissatisfied with her and the Regent, right?

As expected, the Empress Dowager emphasized again: "But during the days you were away, the Emperor was restless without you. I don't know where the Imperial Preceptor has gone, which makes me uneasy."

"Now that you have returned, I hope you will not get too close to the Emperor. It will not be good for the Emperor to rely on you too much sooner or later."

So you think that the couple has corrupted the emperor?

Xiao Tang chuckled inwardly.

However, she still answered earnestly, "What the Empress Dowager said makes sense. Then I will go back and give the Prince a few words of advice."

The Empress Dowager was clearly satisfied with her attitude and nodded slightly.

A slight smile even appeared on his face.

"Xiao Tang, I like smart people like you."

Xiao Tang smiled inwardly.

Is it because they like her intelligence, or because they like her to pretend to be confused?

She didn't know whether to praise the Empress Dowager for being so magnanimous or to sigh at her naivety.

Now, the Great Sheng Kingdom is undoubtedly entirely in the hands of the Regent. The young emperor has no real power. Before long, the emperor will be like a mere figurehead and will be sidelined.

The Empress Dowager had anticipated this, and this was a deliberate warning to her!

"By the way, I haven't seen the Imperial Preceptor for several days. I wonder when he will return to the palace. You should say a few words to the Regent. If he finds out that the Imperial Preceptor has returned, he must be invited to the palace."

Xiao Tang "obediently" agreed to all of them.

She knew that if she acted too aggressively now, she would never be able to leave the palace smoothly later.

Although this woman had a good impression when she was empress, that was in the past.

Now that he's in a high position, his perspective on things must be completely different.

Xiao Tang nodded slightly and withdrew.

The Empress Dowager stared at her retreating figure, and once again patted her chest, feeling a pang of sadness.

Seeing how uncomfortable she was, the nanny quickly stepped forward to pat and comfort her, gently asking, "Your Majesty, what's wrong? Didn't the Regent's wife agree to everything?"

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