The Empress Dowager's words were ambiguous. With your wisdom, Emperor Xuanwu, how could you not know that there was something fishy about the assassination of Concubine Shen yesterday?

It was just to suppress the power of Prime Minister Feng and her faction in the harem.

Xuan Ling heard the hidden meaning in her words. He did take the opportunity to drive Liang Jieyu out of the position of concubine last night.

"Mother, I have come here today to discuss with you the issue of Yuqing's upbringing."

"I heard that Concubine Shen asked Concubine Chen to raise Yuqing, but I disagree."

Concubine Jia said, "Yes, what qualifications does she have? She needs to be a concubine."

Xuan Ling twisted the agarwood Buddhist beads in his hand and said solemnly:

"Mother, I also feel that Consort Chen is not a suitable candidate.

It would have been reasonable for the Queen to raise the prince, but she had just given birth to Le Yun and was also taking care of Le Wen, which was physically and mentally taxing."

The Queen Mother agreed, "That's right."

Empress Duan stood up anxiously and said, "Your Majesty, I am in good health. It will be easier to take care of three children together."

Xuan Ling soothed her gently, "Queen, your health has not been good. I cannot bear to see you tired. I will be very satisfied if you take good care of the two princesses and manage the harem well."

Queen Duan sat down unhappily, looking lost.

"As for Concubine Shu and Concubine Jia, Concubine Jia is young and will have a chance to become a mother in the future."

As soon as Emperor Xuanwu drew the picture, Concubine Jia immediately flirted and made coquettish gestures.

She walked forward and squatted beside his legs, reaching out to touch the dragon robe, and said delicately:

"Your Majesty, I am relieved to hear your words. When will you allow me to sleep with you?"

Xuan Ling forced a smile and said, "It will be soon. If you improve yourself, I will consider you."

Concubine Jia stood up happily and bowed, "I will."

The Empress Dowager rolled her eyes beside me. The stupid guy was deceived in such a short time that he smiled happily. I was so angry that I wanted to die.

"As for Concubine Shu, she miscarried a child six years ago, and I have always remembered it."

Upon hearing this, Concubine Shu wiped away her tears sadly.

"Mother, I would like to ask Concubine Shu to raise Yuqing. What do you think?"

The Empress Dowager sneered, "The Emperor has weighed the pros and cons so clearly. I truly admire him."

It implies that Emperor Xuanwu would not give the prince to the concubines of her faction, nor to the faction of General Duan, and his fear of both sides is even more obvious.

Since Qi Yan died in battle, Concubine Shu has no power to rely on, so you can rest assured that the prince will be raised by her.

Eunuch Fu brought out a long brocade box, and when he opened it, he found a dove-shaped cane.

"Mother, look at the dove-shaped cane. It has a phoenix holding a ribbon, symbolizing happiness and longevity, and representing the filial piety of this son."

The Empress Dowager was displeased. Empress Duan and Concubine Shu both interpreted Emperor Xuanwu's intentions. Only Concubine Jia picked up her cane with a look of approval.

"Aunt, the phoenix is ​​a lucky bird. It's so lifelike and exquisite!"

Xuan Ling stood up and said, "Mother, I still have some government affairs to attend to. I will come back to see you in two days."

Empress Duan and several concubines bowed and saluted, "Farewell, Your Majesty."

After Empress Duan and Concubine Shu knelt and left,

Inside the palace, Concubine Jia saw the sullen expression on the Empress Dowager's face and was confused. "Aunt, what's wrong with you? Are you feeling unwell?"

The Queen Mother threw her cane onto the mahogany floor and angrily shouted, "You idiot! You can't even understand this! How can you stand out in the harem? Get out!"

Concubine Jia was so frightened that she cried, "Aunt, you have never scolded Luan'er like this before, wuwuwu..."

She ran out of the hall crying.

The head nanny consoled her, "Your Majesty, please don't get too angry and get yourself hurt."

The Empress Dowager snorted coldly: "The Emperor gave me a walking stick to hint that you are old and should not interfere in certain matters. This is the only way to live a long life."

Is this still the little boy who came to her when she was young?

In a blink of an eye, she has grown old, but he is still in his prime, in charge of everything.

Not being the biological mother adds an extra layer of suspicion. This is how the mother and son have been living for so many years.

"Your Majesty, the Emperor is still young, and there will be many princes born in the palace in the future. Besides, Your Majesty Jia will also have the opportunity to be favored."

"Don't mention this stupid thing to me. It's useless."

But this mud is the flesh that fell from her body, how can she not make plans for it...

Cai Zhang has been following behind the phoenix chariot, and seems to be pressing it closely.

Arriving at the gate of Jingren Palace, Concubine Shu stepped forward and said with a smile on her face:

"Sister Queen, I dare not let Yu Qing disturb you. I will bring him back to Zhongcui Palace right away."

Empress Duan sneered, "Shufei, you must take good care of him and don't let the happiness you just got fly away."

Concubine Shu bowed and saluted, then went straight to the side hall to carry Yu Qing out, without even asking for a wet nurse.

"Sister Queen, please leave the wet nurse to the princess. I have already found a capable wet nurse to take care of the Second Prince. I will take my leave."

Empress Duan entered the inner hall. "Qingdai, did you hear that? She said she had found a wet nurse in advance. Did she know she could succeed?"

"Shufei is deliberately trying to anger the Empress. Please don't be fooled."

Empress Duan touched the yellow quilt with dragon pattern on the soft couch and said, "Your Majesty only remembers the child that Concubine Shu lost. Why didn't you think that I am in poor health and may never get pregnant again?

Qingdai consoled her, "Your Highness, there's still a long time to go. Didn't you just say that Concubine Shu might be able to keep the prince company forever?"

Empress Duan put away her sorrow and said, "Yes, I shouldn't be defeated. In the harem, victory and defeat are the only things that matter. It all depends on who laughs last."

"Besides, Madam, isn't there someone pregnant right now?"

"Are you talking about Lian Zhaoyi?"

Qingdai sent the palace maid who had come in to serve tea and snacks away, and whispered, "Your Majesty, I asked the imperial physician, and it's very likely that Consort Lian is pregnant with a son."

Queen Duan's amber eyes brightened, "She is seven months pregnant, right?"

Qingdai nodded.

Empress Duan pondered and considered, "Her father is the Minister of Chancellery, so it would be a little troublesome to move, but as long as we are careful, it is still possible."

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