Hearing what the queen said, the prince suddenly became anxious.

He couldn't make any more mistakes! "Mother..."

In his opinion, Li Xiuzhu was the emperor's man, and this was definitely a trap for him.

However, before he could finish, the queen waved her hand and interrupted him.

"Listen to what Kanan says first."

Xianxian said, "Master said that he was very sorry for offending the Crown Prince because he did not know that the Crown Prince would send out troops."

"From the perspective of my master's wife, the queen, and myself, the best outcome for everyone is for one of us to ascend to that position."

"Master said that if His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is willing to make peace, Master is willing to help His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

"If His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is willing to cooperate, I will find a chance to bring him to meet with Master."

The prince understood what Kankan said, but there were also some parts he didn't understand, and of course he himself didn't know that.

The queen blushed and nodded.

Then the Queen looked at the Prince and said, "You can trust your husband, but as for the others, I don't care about you. It's up to you to decide whether to believe them or not."

"Also, don't take your anger out on your brother-in-law because of the autumn hunt from now on."

"Your brother-in-law works for the emperor and didn't know about your actions beforehand. As the saying goes, ignorance is not a crime."

"Although I don't know whether your father will give you the throne in the future, you still need to have the tolerance and family affection you should have."

Kankan looked at the queen strangely, always feeling that the queen seemed to care too much about her master's family.

Is it because of Master Liuli?

That should be the case. After all, she is her own daughter. If something happens to the master, the princess will also be affected.

The prince was silent for a while, then he bowed to the queen and said, "Mother, what you said is very true. I will learn from your advice."

The prince turned to Xianxian and said, "I am now confined to the palace. How can I meet the prince consort?"

"With the Empress here, Your Highness only needs to change his clothes and he can leave the palace for a short while."

"As long as the master and I agree on a meeting time, we can take action."

Upon hearing this, the queen glanced at her son's inquiring eyes and casually handed the token on her body to Kankan.

"Xianxian, this is my token, go and arrange it now."

"Remember to go to Zuixianlou and bring back a box of food when you come back. It will be an excuse to leave the palace."

Upon hearing this, Kanan chuckled.

"Your Majesty, you may not know that Zuixianlou is no longer the best restaurant in the capital."

"The best restaurant in the capital right now is Yunzhulou, opened by Master's sister-in-law Fu Yunshuang. They learned cooking techniques from Master and have many unique cakes and dishes."

"Why don't you try it, Madam?"

Did he learn cooking from his husband? Or is he the best in the capital?

Li Xiuzhu's curiosity aroused and he wanted to try it even more.

"Okay, you decide."

"Yes, my lady, I'll take my leave now."

Kanan left the Queen's bedroom with the corners of her mouth slightly curved.

Did she think she didn't notice that the two of them were talking? But don't panic, she has plenty of eyes.

Although the master said that the queen can be trusted, how can one rely entirely on others for his own safety?

It’s a pity that the master didn’t allow me to hypnotize the two of them, otherwise it wouldn’t have to be so troublesome.

After leaving the palace, Xianxian passed by Li Xiuzhu's house, threw a small red flower on the tree, and then went to Yunzhu Tower, waiting quietly for her master to come.

Just as Kankan walked out of the Queen's bedroom, the Prince couldn't help but ask the Queen.

"Mother, is what you just said about the prince consort credible and true?"

The Queen was not at all surprised by the Crown Prince's questions. This was a big deal and who knew if the other party had ulterior motives.

Therefore, the prince cannot be allowed to be careless.

"Well, if it weren't for the fact that the Prince Consort told me not to return to the palace during the autumn hunt, analyzed the pros and cons, and helped my mother with advice..."

"I'm afraid that then, you and the Queen Mother will have to die."

"So, the Prince Consort is someone you can absolutely trust."

The Queen didn't say more, that was all she could say.

The prince was silent for a moment, then said, "So the Prince Consort may really be on our side, but if something goes wrong, will he withdraw?"

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The queen was silent for a moment after hearing this, and for a moment she didn't know how to assure her son.

Although she firmly believed that Li Xiuzhu would not betray them, there was no way to make others believe it.

After thinking for a while, the queen said objectively: "It depends on how he helps you. If he helps you to gain the throne openly, then he may indeed withdraw."

"If he intends to rebel, then he and you are in the same boat, and there is no way out."

"But from what I have seen, your brother-in-law is content with the status quo and is good at protecting himself. He may help you ascend the throne in a fair and square manner."

The prince thought about it silently for a long time, and suddenly asked, "Mother, do you know Li Xiuzhu's weakness?"

Hearing her son calling her by her name, the Queen sensed the Prince's seriousness. It seemed that the Prince had his own plans.

The Queen naturally didn't want her son to plot against Li Xiuzhu. Apart from anything else, his brain was not as sharp as Li Xiuzhu's, and he might end up making things worse.

However, the queen suddenly remembered what Li Xiuzhu had told her to lie to the emperor.

Well, it wasn't really a lie. In fact, after she got to know him better, she realized that it seemed to be his weakness.

For this reason, she also found out something a little unusual.

After thinking for a while, the Queen said, "When your sister got married, your mother investigated Li Xiuzhu. Your sister's biggest weakness may be greed and lust."

The queen thought that if her son attacked her with this weakness, at most she would just give him money and women, and he wouldn't be unhappy at all.

The prince didn't expect this answer, but it seems to be a common problem among men.

Just as the prince was thinking, the queen mentioned women and suddenly remembered something.

The Queen frowned and said, "Prince, business is important, but passing on the family line is equally important. You... should spend more time with Rongyu when you have nothing to do."

The prince paused when he heard this, and felt a little annoyed for a moment, but he had no choice but to sigh and said, "Mother is right. When I am released from the confinement, I will accompany Rongyu well."

Although he said so, he couldn't help but think of Fu Xin who was beheaded by his father.

His voice, appearance and smile are just the same as yesterday.

It's all my fault that I'm useless and can't avenge you, Fuxin.

When Li Xiuzhu met Kankan, he didn't expect it was because of the prince.

However, it was not appropriate for Kanan to see him so frequently. Li Xiuzhu thought about it and agreed to meet in seven days.

It was just after the Little New Year and before the New Year, so this time is relatively crowded and much safer.

The next day, in the imperial study of the palace.

The morning court session had already ended, and Crown Prince Li Chengze was summoned here by the Emperor.

(End of this chapter)