Although she was the Queen's personal maid, it was still difficult for her to conceal the obvious lie between her and this maid who had been with her since childhood and was like a sister to her.

The words that came out of her mouth without hesitation were the biggest flaw in her lie.

Perhaps she herself did not even realize that she had such obvious flaws.

Why...why would she betray me?

The Queen stared at the figure of the maid. The majestic and confident look she once had was no longer there, replaced by the pain of being betrayed by someone close to her.

She gave up the glory that came with the title of queen, and also gave up the constraints that a noble woman should have.

At this point, she was just an ordinary friend, trying to make sense of what was happening.

Just because I'm not from the Liu family and not your blood sister, can you do whatever you want?

Is it possible that the deep friendship between us that has lasted for thirty years is all fiction?

The Empress bowed her head, tears quietly falling. When the maid's eyes swept over her, she quickly wiped away the tears and said lightly, "It's okay. I just thought of Madam Qin's eldest son who was unfortunately imprisoned. I have not been able to give birth to a child for the emperor. If I have a son, he should be the same age as Madam Qin's eldest son now."

"Your Highness, don't worry." The maid said softly, "Now that Concubine Liu is domineering in the harem, if Your Highness is pregnant at this time, I am afraid it will be difficult to ensure that the child can grow up healthily."

"Yes...grow up healthily..." The Queen gave a bitter smile, and the last bit of pity she had for the maid disappeared without a trace.

In order to deceive her, she even said such words.

It seems...she really has no feelings for me and is only using me.

Concubine Liu...you gave me such a generous gift, how can I thank you?

The Queen was not afraid of being surrounded by Concubine Liu's spies.

She came from a prominent family and was the only daughter of a prime minister who was second only to the emperor.

Her methods and strategies should not be underestimated either.

Moreover…even though my father is old and no longer displays his talents in the court, he is still an authoritative figure in the Prime Minister’s Mansion.

"Liu Yuan." The Queen instructed her trusted maid, "Go prepare a visiting card for me and invite my father and mother to come."

Liu Yuan was extremely surprised and felt panicked.

In order to avoid letting her parents know that she was unhappy in the harem, the Queen never invited the two of them.

Only at palace banquets could they have some brief exchanges.

But now, what exactly happened?

If the parents really come this time... there is no guarantee that they will reveal something or discover something. By then... their plan may not be kept secret any longer -

"Why did Your Majesty suddenly..." Liu Yuan asked directly.

"Hmph..." The Queen chuckled, with a hint of sadness in her tone, "I just feel that I am getting older, and after meeting Sheng Yunrong, I feel a little emotional. I want to be with my parents and family more often."

As she spoke, the Queen thought of Sheng Yunrong's heart-wrenching advice.

Her heart was filled with gratitude and emotion.

Although she knew how Sheng Yunrong discovered these conspiracies, if she hadn't been there, she... might have been in despair long ago.

The Queen's eyes flickered as she stared at Liu Yuan closely.

Now that Sheng Yunrong has told her everything, how can she not make full use of it?

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Liu Yuan breathed a sigh of relief and nodded slightly.

It turned out that it was this meticulous woman who was secretly influencing her emotions.

Liu Yuan responded softly: "I will go right away..."

On the way out of the palace, Sheng Yunrong's thoughts were in a mess, like the catkins in spring, which could not be cut off or sorted out.

Although she had already paid her respects to the Queen, she also roughly understood the real purpose of entering the palace today.

However……

Sheng Yunrong was still feeling uneasy.

The Qin family's mother and son's attitude towards her entering the palace today made it difficult for her to calm down the waves in her heart.

If she returned empty-handed without any evidence, the Qin mother and son would definitely remember it.

What she wanted most at this moment was to hide among the crowd and not attract attention.

Ling Meng is about to enter the martial arts world, and she must not let any slight changes ruin this carefully choreographed drama.

"Stop the sedan!" Sheng Yunrong shouted loudly.

Upon hearing the noise, the maid hurriedly stopped the sedan chair and asked with a smile, "Does Madam Qin need to go to the bathroom?"

Sheng Yunrong lifted the carriage curtain and said with a serious expression: "Is Prince Jing in the palace?"

The maid blinked, bowed and replied, "The prince is in the palace."

Sheng Yunrong hesitated for a moment, and finally made up her mind and said firmly: "Take me to see him!"

"As you command." The maid did not doubt Sheng Yunrong's request and shouted again, "Go to Huiwen Garden."

Fine beads of sweat gradually seeped out of the palms of Sheng Yunrong's hands.

She didn't know whether Prince Jing was helping her this time in order to take back Mo Yuan's child...

Sheng Yunrong pursed her lips tightly.

No matter what Prince Jing's purpose is, she... will never give up Mo Yuan!

Inside the Yikun Palace.

The Queen planned carefully.

She did not let Liu Yuan and his men realize her true intentions.

From the beginning to the end, they all thought that the queen just suddenly wanted to talk to a few ladies in the palace.

Little did she know that she had passed the message to the palace maids and eunuchs who had always been loyal to the Prime Minister's family.

He even sent people to keep an eye on the gold, silver and treasures that Concubine Liu was moving outside the palace.

The poor Deng family always thought that they were helping Prince Jing seize the throne, but they didn't know that all the money they earned with their hard work eventually flowed into Concubine Liu's pocket.

Concubine Liu...never really helped Prince Jing to seize the throne. She just wanted to catch a glimpse of the Prince Jing who fascinated her while realizing her family's dream of taking the throne.

The only person she loved from beginning to end was Prince Jing.

The emperor... was just the stepping stone she stepped on on her way to the throne.

The Queen took a deep breath, and her heart became more determined when she thought of the Emperor's indifference towards her and her long-standing loneliness.

She had to handle this matter properly, lest Concubine Liu find out and confuse right and wrong, making the emperor even more distant from her.

And she...

The Queen clenched her fingers slightly, and her knuckles turned white.

She couldn't bear the pain in her heart any more.

Sheng Yunrong arrived at the entrance to the back garden.

The maid reported outside the sedan chair: "Madam Qin has arrived."

Sheng Yunrong lifted the car curtain and looked at the picturesque entrance in front of her: "Prince Jing... is he inside?"

"Yes." A hint of shyness flashed across the maid's face.

As a woman, she couldn't help but admire a brave and elegant man like Prince Jing.

Every year, countless women fall in love with him.

And when he entered the palace, he became the focus of all the women's attention.

The news that he came to the back garden after talking with the Queen had already spread throughout the palace.

"The good news from His Royal Highness Prince Jing has spread throughout the harem. Madam, you may come in with peace of mind." The maid bowed with her skirt lowered, her attitude respectful.

“Hmm…” Sheng Yunrong’s anxiety grew stronger.

In the harem, the strict etiquette and the focus of everyone's attention were like walking on thin ice for her.

She had to be extremely cautious to ensure that every step she took was solid and steady, without any risk of making the slightest mistake.