Chapter 154 The Queen Mother Returns to the Palace
After a long while, Yun Wei gathered her thoughts, looked up at Yun Qingshan who was sitting at the desk, and said, "Father, I'd like to call Madam Luo Mother!"
This sentence shows Yun Wei's attitude!
Yun Qingshan looked at her and said in a deep voice: "Yun Wei, you have no choice! Luo Meihe is your mother from now on! Your mother is from the Jiangnan Luo Mansion. You are the daughter of me and Miss Luo Meihe of the Luo Mansion! From now on, there is no such person as Su Meixian!"
After the words fell, Yun Wei looked at Yun Qingshan in shock, her heart in turmoil. She tried hard to convince herself that she understood what her father meant. He did this for her own good, and it was indeed the best thing for her. Apart from this, she had no other choice.
"Yes, father! Your daughter obeys!"
"I've thought about it all night and finally figured out the words. Tomorrow I'll go to the palace to see the emperor and tell him that it was Su Meixian who deceived me for years and stole you from Luo Meihe. Many years later, Luo Meihe came to the capital and told me the truth. I didn't judge her well and I feel guilty."
Yun Wei nodded and smiled bitterly. Her father had even fabricated her life story. What else could she say?
"Well, whatever Father decides is fine!"
"Go and pay your respects to Mei He! From now on, she will be your mother, so you must respect her! Do you know that the Luo family is as wealthy as a country? You won't suffer any loss by recognizing such a mother, but rather it will be your honor!"
Yun Wei felt a bit uncomfortable and forced a smile, saying, "Yes! My daughter will go right away!"
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The next day, while having lunch, Yun Li asked Helian Chi
"Do you know Jiangnan Luo Mansion?"
"Luo Mansion? Why did Li'er mention Luo Mansion?"
So, Yunli told Helian Chi about her encounter with Luo Meihe yesterday and her relationship with the Prime Minister's Mansion.
Helian Chi put down his chopsticks and said, "Li'er, I don't think it's that simple. Although the Luo family can't dominate Jiangnan, it's wealth is among the best. So, how could the eldest daughter of the Luo family become Yun Qingshan's concubine?
A very wealthy family like the Luo family attaches great importance to the education and training of their children, so I feel that there must be something we don’t know!
The Prime Minister's wife was buried only a few days ago. Prime Minister Yun is so careful about his reputation that he brought Luo Meihe to the capital at this critical moment. If he says he has no other motives, I think it is unlikely!"
Yun Li nodded, she also agreed very much with Helian Chi's analysis!
"Let's wait and see. It's very likely that Yun Qingshan is after the Luo Mansion's money. I can't think of anything else!"
"Li'er, let me tell you something. When I went to the palace today, my father said the Queen Mother was coming back."
Yun Li was surprised and asked, "The Queen Mother? I thought she had died a long time ago. Why have I never heard anyone mention her? Where is she?"
Helian Chi chuckled: "I blame myself for not telling you about the things happening in the palace. As for the things about my mother, I will tell you in detail when I have time!
The Queen Mother left the palace the year after her mother's death and has been practicing in the Yunyan Temple in Qingzhou, Jiangnan for nearly ten years!
"Oh, so what is she doing back now?"
Helian Chi shook his head: "I don't know. Father said he sent a message to the Queen Mother telling her that the Crown Princess had been appointed and that the Ministry of Rites was also preparing for the Crown Prince's wedding. Then the Queen Mother sent a message saying she was coming back! Maybe it was for the Crown Prince's wedding! The Crown Prince's wedding is also a state affair!"
Yun Li nodded and said: "Okay, come back if you want."
"The Queen Mother is a little difficult to get along with, but she's very kind to me. When she comes back, she'll definitely come to see you. With me around, she won't make things difficult for you!"
Yun Li chuckled: "She's just an old woman, so why should I be afraid of her making things difficult for me? Don't worry, I'm not afraid of her!
By the way, please send someone to check on the situation at the Luo Mansion."
"Well, don't worry, don't worry about it. I will send someone to investigate!"
"kindness"
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A few days later, the Queen Mother's procession entered the capital with great fanfare. The Emperor, along with the Queen, the royal family, and the civil and military officials, greeted them at the city gate, giving the Queen Mother plenty of face.
"Your son respectfully welcomes the Empress Dowager back to the palace!"
"The daughter-in-law respectfully welcomes the Empress Dowager back to the palace!"
"Your Highness and I await the return of the Empress Dowager!"
I saw a woman in her fifties or sixties, wearing a purple dress. Although her hair had some white hair, she was still well-maintained. There was not a single wrinkle on her face. Although her facial features had experienced the vicissitudes of time, you could still tell how elegant she was in the past.
She was helped down from the carriage by two maids and walked slowly towards the crowd.
The Queen Mother glanced at the Emperor and Empress, and said calmly, "Everyone, get up! I haven't set foot in the capital for ten years. I have traveled all the way from Jiangnan to the capital, both by water and by land, and I have found that our people live and work in peace and contentment, and the capital is still prosperous. Over the years, the War King has worked hard to lead the Northwest Army soldiers in the battles outside to defend our country, and all the civil and military officials have worked diligently for the country and the people! It is because of you that Yueqi Kingdom is what it is today!"
After hearing these words, the emperor's face turned very ugly. The empress dowager had said everything to everyone, but she didn't mention him, the emperor. Where was his face in front of all the civil and military officials?
The scene was awkward for a moment, but the Queen smiled and said to the Queen Mother, "Your Highness, you've worked hard on the journey. Go back to the palace and rest first! The Emperor has even specially prepared a dinner for you in the palace to celebrate your return!"
The Queen Mother seemed not to have heard the Queen's words. She searched the crowd and asked, "Where is Prince Yu? Why can't I see Prince Yu?"
A minister from the Grand Council came out and said:
"Her Majesty, the Prince is in the military camp outside the city. He has important matters to attend to today, so he can't leave for the time being. However, he will definitely attend the banquet tonight!"
The Queen Mother nodded, a hint of disappointment flashing across her eyes: "I know! Then go back to the palace!"
From beginning to end, the Queen Mother never spoke a word to the Emperor alone. Seeing the Queen Mother's cold attitude towards the Emperor, all the ministers had various speculations in their hearts.
Old things from many years ago are brought up again
Cining Palace
The Emperor and the Empress Dowager sat opposite each other. "Is the Empress Dowager still blaming me?"
The Queen Mother took a sip of her teacup and said nonchalantly, "What else does the Emperor say? How could I blame the Emperor?"
"Your Majesty, today, in front of all the civil and military officials, you were so disrespectful to me. It's been over ten years, and you still can't let it go? Do you have to treat your son like this?"
The Queen Mother sneered: "What do you mean, Your Majesty? Why didn't I give Your Majesty face? Oh, I remember now. The Emperor was dissatisfied with me for not mentioning him when I praised others!"
Shouldn't the people be allowed to judge the emperor's achievements? If I, the empress dowager, were to praise him, wouldn't that be like Wang Po boasting about melons, boasting about my own achievements?
Why is the Emperor so petty now?"
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