Chapter 217: Whether it’s true or false, just stay with him
At this point, tears appeared in Queen Mother Qin's eyes.
She sighed deeply and continued to talk.
"As Empress Li grew weaker and Concubine Li took control of the Phoenix Seal and ruled the six harems, her temper grew increasingly arrogant and domineering, and she became increasingly intolerant of A Chen. She launched endless assassinations and framed him, even...even using my family against him."
"Although I have been extremely cautious and careful, preventing her from finding an opportunity to frame me, she holds the power over the six harems, and it would be very easy for her to embarrass a concubine. She could punish her by making her copy, kneel, or stand in line with the rules, or humiliate her in any way she wants."
"Ah Chen couldn't bear to see me suffer like this. As the crown prince, he often knelt before Concubine Li to plead for me. Concubine Li looked down upon us, gloating over us as we begged for mercy. When she had enough, she agreed to Ah Chen's request—to take the punishment for my mother."
"Concubine Li's favorite way to torture him was to make him kneel on the broken tiles at the palace gate to humiliate his pride. Ah Chen would kneel for more than half a day, and only get up after his knees were bloody and mangled."
"One day, it was raining heavily, and he was punished to kneel in front of Concubine Li's palace. Ai Jia looked at the dark red blood on the ground and could no longer hold back. I hugged him and cried bitterly."
"I told him, we are no longer the crown princes, let's go and beg for mercy, both in the imperial court and the harem, even if it means asking for mercy from Concubine Li, as long as they can leave a way for my son and me to live."
"But at that time, he said something to me that still makes me feel sad."
Queen Mother Qin couldn't help but burst into tears as she recalled the past.
Pei Tingyue first handed her a clean handkerchief and served her some tea. Seeing that she was in a better mood, he asked, "What did the Emperor say?"
Queen Mother Qin's eyes were bitter. "He said to me, 'Mother, not becoming the Crown Prince can indeed save our lives, but it cannot save the lives of everyone in the world.'"
Pei Tingyue was speechless after hearing this.
This is a very righteous statement.
But coming from his mouth, it makes sense.
She always knew that he was a good emperor.
The Queen Mother paused, then continued, "In the pouring rain, he told me that he had spent over a decade studying classics and history, and learning the art of ruling, and that he had a mission. He would not shirk the heavy burden of being the Crown Prince. He would uphold this shaky Daqi, restore peace and prosperity to the world, and enable the people to live and work in peace and contentment."
"Since he ascended the throne, he has been practicing these words. He has devoted all his energy to Daqi and has never slacked off for a single day."
"He dragged his cold body around, wandering between the imperial court and the imperial harem. He thought of everything except himself, allowing himself to live in numbness. Seeing my son like this, I feel a near-heartache."
"I long for someone to come to his side, to comfort him and accompany him. But there is no one, and he is unwilling to give his heart. There are so many concubines in the harem, and I can see clearly that he only respects the queen and only plays a trick on Concubine Liang. Until you appeared, my good child, he was sincere to you."
Queen Mother Qin smiled tearfully at Pei Tingyue, "That's why I came here today because I have something to tell you."
Pei Tingyue said seriously: "Yes."
Queen Mother Qin took her hand and said gently, "My dear child, whether you are sincere or not, just stay with the emperor for the rest of your life."
Pei Tingyue suddenly broke out in a cold sweat.
sincere…
pretend…
The Queen Mother actually saw through it!
But if you think about it carefully, it makes sense.
The Queen Mother has been fighting in this deep palace for so long, and she has seen all kinds of women. It is normal that you can see through her mind.
After his thoughts were known, Pei Tingyue no longer felt nervous but relaxed instead.
Because just now, the Queen Mother didn't mean to blame her at all, it was more like expectation.
She hoped that no matter what, she could stay by the emperor's side.
"Her Majesty the Queen Mother..."
Queen Mother Qin interrupted her and said lovingly, "Go."
Pei Tingyue was stunned for a moment, then asked tentatively, "Where are we going?"
"Let's go to Wangjing Tower. The emperor is really too lonely. Let's go and keep him company."
Pei Tingyue lowered her eyes: "The Emperor won't even see the Empress, so he certainly won't see me."
Queen Mother Qin shook her head, her tone slow and firm: "No, the Emperor will not see the Empress, but he will see you."
Pei Tingyue looked up in surprise.
*
Wangjing Tower.
Liang Yao was still guarding the building.
Seeing the beautiful figure approaching slowly, he saluted respectfully, "Empress."
Empress Cui forced herself to cheer up and said, "Please tell Chief Steward Liang that I am here."
Liang Yao agreed and turned to go into the building.
After a while, he returned and bowed, saying, "Reporting to the Empress, the Emperor will not see anyone today."
Queen Cui looked at the closed palace door and sighed.
He turned around and slowly left.
Zhiwu supported her and said worriedly, "My Lady, this has been the result for so many years. Why did you come all the way here?"
Empress Cui stopped and looked back at Wangjing Tower: "This should be my last year here."
Zhiwu's eyes turned red: "My queen, please don't say such depressing words."
Queen Cui shook her head.
She is very aware of her body.
Her eyes were complex, and she said with emotion, "If I hadn't said that back then, would I be able to enter this door today?"
After Empress Li's death, the Eastern Palace fell into an even more difficult situation, and the Cui family was willing to cancel the engagement.
Cui Wan had heard that the man she was going to marry was diligent, self-disciplined, and respectful to others, so she became curious and decided to test the waters.
It was love at first sight, Cui Wan fell in love with him at first sight.
But at that time, the most noble lady of aristocratic family had the pride of being the most noble lady of aristocratic family. That sentence showed her arrogance to the fullest. She said to the man, "I will marry you, but I want to be the queen."
I could have offered my true heart, but at that time I was bound by interests.
To this day, she regrets saying this.
If she hadn't said it, would they have had a better start? Would they have promised each other? Would the ending be different?
Empress Cui took a deep look at the palace door and said regretfully, "In this lifetime, I will never be able to enter."
She gathered her cloak tightly around her and went outside with Weaving Mist.
When I arrived at the palace gate, I saw a familiar face.
It was Pei Tingyue.
Pei Tingyue was the first to bow to her: "Empress."
Queen Cui smiled faintly: "You're here?"
Pei Tingyue was actually a little embarrassed. The queen came here, and she came here too, as if they were competing for it. And if the queen didn't go in and she went in, it would be even more embarrassing.
She considered her words, trying to soften the tone, "When I first learned that Your Majesty was here, I didn't want to..."
Empress Cui patted the back of her hand and said, "I know everything. You don't need to say more. The emperor is alone in Wangjing Tower, grieving, and I am very worried. If you were to accompany him, I would feel much more at ease. Come in quickly."
Since she said so, Pei Tingyue was no longer shy.
"Then I will go first."
Queen Cui smiled and watched Pei Tingyue go in.
The wind started to blow. She coughed twice, smiled with relief, then got on the phoenix chariot and left.
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