The disbelief in the Queen Mother's eyes was fleeting. She smiled and said, "Compared to the late emperor, you are far superior. It seems that it is time for me to enjoy the company of my grandchildren."
Zhao Yuancheng picked up the teapot and added more tea for his mother. He smiled and said, "The prince is still young and will need your support in the future."
The mother and son smiled at each other, and there was no need to say anything else.
After finishing dinner, Zhao Yuancheng returned to the Zichen Palace to handle state affairs.
In Fengyi Palace, Fu Qianyu sat on the couch and looked at Peirong, sighing, "I'm sorry you've been wronged during this period."
Peirong shook her head: "I'm not wronged. As long as I can bring down Concubine Shu, I'm willing to do anything."
Baozan was crying beside them. Xiangyue took her arm and said with a smile, "Your Majesty, you don't know, but the two sisters have been arguing a lot recently. We, Baozan, have cried so many times behind their backs. We chant Amitabha all day long, praying that the two sisters can reconcile as soon as possible."
Peirong patted Baozan's shoulder and laughed heartily: "You silly girl, you've been with me for so many years, don't you know what my personality is like?"
Baozan cried and laughed at the same time, feeling very aggrieved: "I'm just scared."
For a moment, laughter continued in the room. Hai Ning asked in confusion, "Your Majesty, I have a question. How did you know that someone had planted spies in Fengyi Palace? I have carefully investigated the background of these people, and there is nothing wrong."
Lingyun smiled and replied, "Her Majesty sent me to secretly monitor Concubine Xian the moment she saw her. I saw Concubine Xian go to Changsheng Palace in the dead of night. As for Taohong and Xiao Guizi, once, Her Majesty took the two princes to the Imperial Garden to relax. I came back to get something and happened to see Taohong sneaking into Her Majesty's bedroom. Taohong and Xiao Guizi are privately very close, so I followed the clues and found out everything."
Everyone suddenly realized what was going on. Hai Ning apologized, "It was all due to my negligence. If it weren't for the Empress and Lingyun's vigilance, the consequences would have been disastrous!"
Three days later, the empress dowager issued an edict to demote Wen to a commoner and imprison her in Jingxin Hall for life. After the deposed empress Su, the cold palace welcomed its new owner again.
Marquis Jingxiang also knew that his daughter's crime was extremely serious and that the royal family was showing mercy by sparing their lives, so the whole family was cautious and did not dare to enter the palace to plead for mercy.
As summer passed and autumn came, the palace had been peaceful. With the example of Concubine Shu, these women completely gave up the idea of vying for favor.
Dajing's harem ushered in an unprecedented period of peace.
The ninth day of the ninth month was the wedding day of Fu Mingxu and Princess Changwan. Zhao Yuancheng granted Fu Qianyu the grace to leave the palace to watch the ceremony.
The queen leaving the palace was no small matter. Fu Qianyu didn't want to delay her brother's wedding because of herself, so she simply declined. Anyway, the couple still had to go to the palace to kowtow and express gratitude on the second day of the wedding.
Early the next morning, Fu Qianyu got up early and put on her makeup.
At the beginning of the Si hour, Xiang Yue came in joyfully and reported, "Your Majesty, the princess and her husband have come to pay their respects to you."
Fu Qianyu immediately straightened her posture and said with a smile, "Please invite them in."
Changwan was a little nervous standing at the door. Although she had heard that the queen was a gentle and virtuous queen, she was inevitably a little restrained because they had little contact with each other on a daily basis.
Seeing his wife's worry, Fu Mingxu shook her hand and comforted her, "Don't be nervous. The Queen is very kind. You will know when you meet her."
Her husband's palm was very warm, which made Changwan feel at ease for some reason. They smiled at each other. Somehow, the scene of last night's lovemaking came to her mind.
Changwan's cheeks gradually turned red, but before the palace maid could announce it, the three princes ran out with smiles on their faces.
Jingjia couldn't walk steadily yet and was currently held in the arms of her wet nurse.
Jing Heng has always been a steady person. Although he is the prince, he bowed to his uncle and aunt in a proper manner at this moment. It was Jing Yi who was the one doing the opposite.
He trotted all the way to the bride, craned his neck and stared at her. After a long moment, he tilted his head and said sweetly, "Aunt is so pretty, even prettier than the fairies in the paintings."
Chang Wan's face turned even redder, and she turned her head to look at her husband shyly. Fu Mingxu bent down and picked up the little guy. He raised his hand and patted his nephew's butt, and said with a smile: "Little thing, do you know what is beautiful?"
Jing Yi hugged his uncle's neck and said in a baby voice, "Of course I know. When I get married in the future, I want my wife to be as pretty as my aunt."
The children's voices and words made everyone laugh. Soon Xiang Yue came out and politely invited the newcomers in.
At that time, Fu Qianyu had already sat down at the head seat. Although they were all family, the etiquette was still there, and she was waiting for the newlyweds to perform the ceremony.
Fu Qianyu smiled and told everyone to take a seat. Actually, although she and Chang Wan had met several times, they never spoke to each other.
Fate in this world is really strange. Who would have thought that they could become a family.
"Sister-in-law has been raised in the palace since she was a child. If you have time in the future, you must come to the palace and spend more time with me."
Changwan agreed with a smile, but her face still showed nervousness and restraint. Fu Qianyu did not keep them for long. After they sat for a while, she let them go back.
Not long after the couple left, Baozan came in with a nervous look and reported, "Your Majesty, there's a message from Zhilin Palace saying that the Imperial Concubine isn't feeling well. We'd like you to go and see her."
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