Concubine Lian exhaled. She hadn't expected Meng Qi to say that. After a moment's thought, she said, "You know my relationship with Xiao Liu. What you want to do for him is your business. I just don't want to hear any bad news coming out of Prince Rui's Mansion. I don't want to be implicated by you in the palace and be ridiculed by others."
Meng Qi turned her head and looked at Lian Fei's indifferent eyes and eyebrows, smiling in her heart. She couldn't let Lian Fei think that she didn't know her concern for Song Chengze. The main purpose of her coming today was to let Lian Fei know her determination and intentions. She didn't have the time and energy to let Lian Fei misunderstand her or guess her words and deeds.
Meng Qi stood up and said, "My daughter-in-law has something to say. Please don't blame me, mother."
Concubine Lian looked at Meng Qi and felt a strong premonition in her heart. "Go ahead."
"Your Majesty has worked so hard. For over twenty years, you've faced your only son. You clearly love him to the core, yet you have to act calm and composed, all so that the prince can grow up safely and smoothly. I truly admire you."
Lian Fei slammed the table hard, "What did you say? I don't understand."
Meng Qi looked up. "Your Majesty, there's no mother who doesn't love her child, and this is especially true for you. You gave birth to the prince under such difficult circumstances. To protect him, you had no choice but to feign indifference and let him go. Only in this way could Concubine Xiang reduce her anger. Only in this way could the late queen believe that you were sincere in handing the child over to her. Only in this way could they stop pointing their spearheads at the prince."
"Because you have nothing, even the emperor's favor is fleeting. Only by doing this can you and your son be safe in this palace full of strife and intrigue. Although the process has been difficult, the prince has not let your efforts go to waste. He understands your difficulties."
Meng Qi looked at Concubine Lian's unpredictable expression, smiled faintly, and continued, "So, to avoid suspicion, you only arranged for Nanny Hai to accompany the prince to build the palace. But your contact with the prince was definitely not through Nanny Hai. Over the years, you have been familiar with the inner chambers of Prince Rui's palace, but there are some things you can't do anything about.
"You are also well aware of the situation in the mansion since I got married. I also believe that the prince will speak fair words for me, so you are willing to meet me calmly today."
Lian Fei sneered, "I just said you're smarter than I thought. I'd also like to add that you're also very self-righteous and bold."
Meng Qi bowed again. "I don't mean to challenge you by saying this, nor do I mean to prove or expose anything. From the first day I married the prince—no, from the day I received the imperial decree granting the marriage—I have sincerely wanted to run the Rui Palace with the prince.
"The reason I said all of this is to make you understand that I am in league with you and the prince. Mother, please let me know a little about your plans when you allow me to. Even if I can't be of much help, I should be the perfect person to be the foolish one who steps forward to create convenient conditions for you and the prince."
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