Concubine Li's eyes were filled with fear and discomfort. She had never imagined that her honest father would want to usurp the throne.
Of course, Imperial Noble Consort Li was only frightened and surprised for a moment, and felt uncomfortable for a while. After experiencing so many things during this period, her love for Zhou Beichen had long been exhausted. She originally thought that in this deep palace, she could only rely on Zhou Beichen to survive, but now, her son is about to become the emperor, so what is the point of having a husband who doesn't have her in his heart?
Instead of relying on others, it is better to be your own king.
Seeing his daughter's transformation from sadness to laughter, Prime Minister Li stroked his beard and smiled meaningfully. He patted Imperial Concubine Li's shoulder and sighed.
"My daughter, if you can figure it out, I won't say much to your father. For so many years, our family has lived under the rule of that tyrant. It's been so hard. Tomorrow, I will find an opportunity to spread the news that the emperor was assassinated during his incognito tour and died in Langhe. Soon, the emperor's body will be brought back. The person in charge of the court now is the King of Qi. It doesn't matter. I will find an opportunity to talk to him. As for Shen Nian'an's two children, don't worry, I won't let them revive."
Imperial Noble Consort Li also had a fierce look on her face. She looked at Prime Minister Li seriously and immediately knelt down in front of him.
"Father, success or failure depends on this one move. But, father, you must be careful. Also, Zhou Zeyun was raised by the emperor since he was a child. He is a master in both literature and martial arts. The emperor clearly trained him as the crown prince. For so many years, the emperor has also been secretly cultivating power for him. If father rashly wants one of Yu'er or En'er to ascend the throne, will it be particularly difficult?"
Imperial Concubine Li's brain finally worked much better. Prime Minister Li smiled disdainfully, but he still immediately pulled Imperial Concubine Li up.
"Daughter, you are now the Imperial Consort, and in the future you will be the Empress Dowager, who is above everyone else. Even if I am your father, the law cannot be abolished. No matter if there is anyone around in private, you cannot kneel to me. Otherwise, if people find out, I am afraid that they will make a big fuss."
Imperial Noble Concubine Li's eyes were filled with tears and her heart was filled with emotion. Prime Minister Li gently wiped her tears, but then coldly flicked his sleeves.
"Hmph! Once the Emperor dies, Zhou Zeyun won't matter. As long as I can subdue the Prince of Qi, it won't be long before those courtiers turn back. By the way, Your Majesty, during the next few days in the palace, it's best to build a good relationship with Concubine Ying. Half of the tiger talisman is still in her father's hands, and Concubine Ying has money at home. For this reason alone, we need her right now."
Imperial Noble Consort Li nodded hurriedly, feeling troubled. Ever since she entered the palace, she and Concubine Ying had always been sworn enemies. It would be difficult to establish a good relationship with Concubine Ying in a short period of time. Moreover, Concubine Ying's family were all stubborn. Once they made up their minds, even eighteen oxen could not change them. They were especially loyal to Zhou Beichen.
The two talked for a while, and then Prime Minister Li left the palace. Now is a turbulent time, and every step must be taken with caution. If one makes a mistake, he may be doomed.
Yuqing Palace.
The virtuous concubine was sewing with needle and thread when the concubine Ying rushed in from outside. She lost her balance and fell directly into the virtuous concubine's arms.
With a cry of pain, Yingpin immediately came out of Concubine Xian's arms. Looking at Concubine Xian's hands, which were afraid that she would bump into the needle tip and bleed, Yingpin smiled embarrassedly.
"Sister Xianfei, I'm really sorry. It's mainly because I just heard a shocking secret and couldn't wait to share it with you, so I bumped into you a little bit."
As she spoke, Yingpin went to find medicine in a hurry. Xianfei glared at her, only to see Yuxin had already returned with the ointment. Yingpin felt even more embarrassed, and went to Xianfei's side to apply the ointment on someone.
"Alright, alright, seeing how noisy you are, I'll just do it myself. Look at you, you're already a grown man, but you still talk and act like a child."
Xian Fei snatched the ointment and said angrily, Yingpin pursed her lips, "Isn't this really a big deal? Otherwise, why would I run all the way here in such a hurry? Sister Xian Fei, you don't know..."
Yingpin was also very talkative. "I heard from Concubine Li that Prime Minister Li secretly killed the Emperor, and they are also secretly plotting to support Concubine Li's two sons to take the throne. You said, if those two little beans are going to take the throne, we will have a good life."
Yingpin originally thought that Xianfei would jump up when she heard this, but she didn't expect that Xianfei was as steady as a rock. She just glanced at Yingpin in surprise and continued to make her clothes.
Yingpin scratched her head, somewhat confused. Why was she so afraid of dying, while her sister, Concubine Xian, seemed calm? What was going on? Could it be that she was too afraid of death? For the first time, Yingpin doubted her own cognition.
She never expected that Concubine Xian didn't believe what she said at all.
Yingpin once again approached Xianfei and asked eagerly.
"Sister Xianfei, how come you don't feel bad even though the emperor is dead? Even if you really have no feelings for the emperor, don't you worry about your future?"
Xian Fei glanced at her sideways, only to see Yingpin pouting with dissatisfaction on her face. "Although so many years have passed and I still don't have any children, the Emperor has been kind to me, and I'm very grateful to him. However, Sister Xian Fei, since ancient times, concubines who have not given birth are to be buried alive in the imperial mausoleum. Even if I feel so reluctant to leave the Emperor, I don't want to die. I still have so many delicious foods to enjoy."
Concubine Xian: “…”
Can I say this openly? Aren't you afraid that there are ears on the other side of the wall?
She blinked at Yingpin, signaling her to stop talking, but Yingpin just kept on mumbling like a fool.
"Sister Xianfei, if it was someone else sitting here today, I certainly wouldn't say anything. But it's you sitting here today. We've been sisters for many years, so naturally I trust you."
Suddenly, Yingpin came close to Concubine Xian and smiled shyly.
That smile was a little creepy in the eyes of Concubine Xian. She couldn't help but take a step back and frowned.
"What do you want to do?"
Yingpin rolled her eyes, smiled slyly, and even put her arm around Xianfei's and leaned close to her.
"Sister Xianfei, you said you have two daughters. Considering our long-standing sisterhood, could you give me one? After all, I don't want to be buried in the imperial mausoleum."
Concubine Xian: “…”
The veins on my forehead were throbbing, and I really wanted to slap this tactless person in front of me. He believed what others said. He was so soft-hearted and stupid.
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