Chapter 347 After going through so much hardship, I finally returned to the palace
Imperial Palace.
In the imperial study, Xiao Mocheng frowned and paced back and forth anxiously.
At this time, a guard came hurriedly.
After entering the imperial study, he knelt down and clasped his fists, saying, "Your Highness, the Crown Prince, the Emperor has entered the city and is heading towards the palace."
Xiao Mocheng asked anxiously, "Where's Xiao Chengjin?"
The guard lowered his eyes and whispered, "In reply to His Royal Highness, Xiao Chengjin's troops will remain outside the city gates, and he and his wife will follow them into the capital."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Mocheng frowned even more tightly.
They actually left their troops outside the city...
Aren’t they afraid of being surrounded and killed?
This, why is it different from what I expected...
"I understand, you can go down!" Xiao Mocheng waved his hand.
"I'll take my leave." The guard stood up and turned to leave.
Xiao Shunzi stepped forward and whispered comfortingly, "Your Highness, please be patient."
"This servant thinks that the Emperor might want to... shut the door and beat the dog."
Xiao Mocheng shook his head, "I don't think this matter is that simple."
"Since Xiao Chengjin and his wife dared to come to Beijing alone, they must have made sufficient preparations."
Xiao Shunzi scratched his head and muttered to himself, "Could it be that there are people in the capital to pick them up?"
"Maybe!" Xiao Mocheng glanced at the sun outside and said coldly, "Go prepare the sedan chair. I'm going to the palace gate to welcome my father back."
"Let our people wait and see what happens. Without my order, do not act rashly."
Xiao Shunzi bowed and said, "Don't worry, Your Highness. I have already given you instructions."
"I will have the sedan chair prepared right away."
After Xiao Shunzi left, a trace of panic flashed in Xiao Mocheng's eyes.
It now appears that this matter is not as simple as it seems.
If I don't follow my plan, I might not be able to take the throne...
Let’s talk about the harem!
The concubines in the harem have been in chaos since they learned that Xiao Junze was captured by Xiao Chengjin.
If the queen had not stepped in to intimidate them, they might have secretly escaped from the palace long ago.
Especially those concubines who were not favored and had lower ranks had already packed up their valuables and were ready to escape at any time.
They secretly thought: as long as the palace is in chaos, they will take advantage of the chaos to escape...
The concubines knew that Xiao Junze was returning to the capital today, so they came to Fengyi Palace together with the help of the palace maids.
At this moment, they were sitting in the front hall with solemn expressions, waiting for the arrival of the queen.
A few years ago, the Queen had set up rules for the concubines to pay their respects, requiring them to come to Fengyi Palace to pay their respects only on the first and fifteenth day of every month.
Today's situation is special, and they don't care about any rules or regulations.
The queen hadn't slept well for several days and looked very haggard.
When she learned that the concubines had arrived, she quickly asked her maid to put on some exquisite makeup.
As the master of the harem, you must remain calm at critical moments...
The queen, dressed in a phoenix robe, walked slowly towards the front hall, supported by her maid.
"The Queen has arrived."
When the concubines heard the shouting outside the palace, they quickly stood up.
After the empress entered the front hall, all the concubines and maids knelt and saluted, saying: "Your servants and your servants pay their respects to the empress. May the empress be blessed with good health."
The Queen walked over to the phoenix chair and sat down, pretending to be calm and said, "Sisters, please get up!"
"Thank you, Queen."
The concubines sat back in their seats and looked at the queen, seeming to want to say something but stopping themselves.
The queen naturally knew the purpose of the concubines coming here.
She forced a smile and said, "My dear sisters, I know what you are worried about."
"You must trust the Emperor, understand?"
The concubines lowered their eyes and remained silent.
The emperor is poisoned, how can we believe it?
Besides, Xiao Chengjin is not someone to be trifled with.
But they had already found out that the emperor went to Jizhou because he coveted the little phoenix and the things in Xiao Chengjin's hands...
You lose the rice while trying to steal the chicken!
It’s all his fault that things have turned out like this.
At this moment, a palace maid hurried to the center of the front hall, knelt down and saluted, saying: "This servant greets the Empress and all the ladies. May the Empress be blessed with good health."
The queen suppressed her excitement and said, "Get up!"
"I've got some news."
The maid stood up and bowed her head, saying, "In reply to the Empress, I have heard that the Emperor has entered the capital, and that Xiao Chengjin and his wife have also entered the capital."
The Queen stood up, holding onto the handle of the Phoenix Chair, and said excitedly, "Is everything you said true?"
The maid lowered her head and said humbly, "I learned this from Eunuch Shun."
"I understand, you can leave now!" The queen waved her hand.
"I'll take my leave." The palace maid bowed and turned to leave the front hall.
Upon hearing this, the concubines secretly started to make their own plans.
They have to have someone keep an eye on the developments over there at all times, and if the situation gets bad... just run away.
Concubine De stood up, her eyes red as she asked, "Empress, should we go to the palace gate to welcome the Emperor?"
The Queen raised her eyes to look at Concubine De, a hint of contempt flashing in her eyes.
She cursed inwardly: Bitch, you are always so attentive.
Today, all of you stay in the harem obediently.
The Queen covered her lips and coughed lightly, then said with a hint of meaning, "Sister Defei, I know how you feel about the Emperor."
"At this time, it is better for us not to cause trouble for the emperor."
De Fei wiped her tears with a handkerchief and said with a sob, "Your Highness is right. It's all my fault for not thinking carefully."
The Queen let out a mock sigh, then said with a look of worry on her face, "I know you sisters are worried about the Emperor, but we can't hinder him today."
"After this matter is resolved, I will bring you sisters to see the Emperor."
The concubines looked at each other, and no one answered.
"Okay, I'm tired, you all can leave!" said the queen, holding her forehead.
The concubines stood up and bowed, saying, "Your servants, I take my leave."
After the concubines left, the Queen called the maid and said, "Go and prepare the phoenix chariot. I will go to the palace gate to welcome the Emperor back to the palace."
"As you command."
The phoenix chariot stopped in front of the gate of Fengyi Palace.
The Queen, supported by her maids, boarded the phoenix chariot and hurried away...
This news soon reached the ears of the concubines.
They all complained: Humph! I knew you would be like this.
At the palace gate.
The carriage drove to the palace gate and slowly stopped.
Chief Steward Ji said with a choked voice, "Your Majesty, we have arrived at the palace gate."
Oh my God, I'm finally back to the palace.
After Xiao Junze calmed down, he said in a deep voice, "Help me down."
"I obey your command." Steward Ji wiped his eyes.
With the help of Manager Ji, Xiao Junze got off the carriage carrying the shelf.
The moment Xiao Junze got off the carriage, he almost burst into tears.
After going through so much hardship, I finally returned to the palace...
Xiao Junze stood quietly at the palace gate, all kinds of feelings flooding his heart.
The Queen and Xiao Mocheng looked at each other after Xiao Junze got off the carriage.
The mother and son walked forward quickly.
The queen's eyes were red as she knelt and saluted, saying, "Your Majesty, I respectfully welcome you back to the palace."
Xiao Mocheng knelt down and kowtowed, saying, "Your Highness, I respectfully welcome you back to the palace."
Xiao Junze was brought back to reality by the voices of mother and son.
"Everyone, get up!"
Xiao Junze stepped forward and helped the queen up.
The queen wiped her tears and sobbed, "Your Majesty, you have suffered along the way."
"Isn't this good?"
Perhaps it was because he had been away from the palace for too long, but when Xiao Junze suddenly saw the queen and her son, he inexplicably felt a sense of familiarity.
However, this feeling disappeared quickly.
Jiang Ruo leaned against the car window and couldn't help but sigh, "Tsk tsk, what a touching picture of a family reunion."
Xiao Chengjin curled his lips and said, "Ruoruo, let's get off the carriage."
"good."
After the two got off the carriage, they came to the carriage behind and said, "Aunt, father-in-law, please get off the carriage!"
Sheng Yunshao stood up and said, "Ruoxin, let's get off the carriage."
"Hey, hurry down and stretch your muscles."
.......
Commander Wu received the news and hurried to the palace gate with a team of imperial guards.
They came before Xiao Junze, knelt down and kowtowed, saying: "Your humble servants, we respectfully welcome the Emperor. Long live the Emperor."
"Please come!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Commander Wu stood up and suddenly felt a lot of pressure when he saw Xiao Chengjin and others and the little phoenix on the roof of the car.
Oh, I hope this can be resolved!
I really don't want to see a river of blood.
Xiao Mocheng was furious when he saw Xiao Chengjin, who exuded a noble aura.
He shouted to Commander Wu, "Commander Wu, quickly arrest these traitors, no, these villains who are plotting to rebel and usurp the throne..."
Before Xiao Mocheng could finish, Yu Beichen raised his hand and gestured, then shouted in a resounding voice, "Yu Family Army, obey orders and protect the master."
"I obey your orders." A loud voice resounded through the sky.
The next moment, two teams of soldiers in silver armor appeared from the left and right.
They stood before Xiao Chengjin, knelt down and saluted, saying, "We greet the two masters."
"Everyone, get up!"
"Thank you, Master."
The Yu family army stood in front of Xiao Chengjin and others, looking at Commander Wu and others without fear.
Upon seeing this, the imperial guards drew their swords and protected Xiao Junze and the others behind them.
The appearance of the Yu family army instantly plunged the atmosphere into a tense situation.
Xiao Mocheng and others were stunned when they saw the Yu family army suddenly appearing.
He chewed over the words "Yu Family Army" in his mind and suddenly understood.
This is the power that the Emperor's grandfather cultivated for Xiao Chengjin.
He was envious, jealous, and resentful...
Xiao Mocheng came up with a plan.
Now that you're here, don't go back...catch them all in one swoop.
So, he pretended to be anxious and said, "Father, Xiao Chengjin is very ambitious. Please order someone to get rid of him immediately."
Before Xiao Junze could respond, the little phoenix spread its wings and flew in front of Xiao Mocheng, kicking him to the ground.
Xiao Mocheng didn't pay attention and fell heavily to the ground.
"ah......"
"Shut up, stop making noise." Little Phoenix snorted coldly.
Xiao Chengjin looked at Princess Anran, who looked tired, and decided to end the battle quickly.
He ordered the Yu Family Army, "Yu Family Army, listen up, surround the palace."
"As you command."
Xiao Junze looked at the Yu family army taking action, and the veins on his forehead throbbed.
"This is simply outrageous!"
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