Chapter 976 I can’t agree to this!
Unlike the clear sky in Changqing City, the city of Beiping was covered with dark clouds on this day.
The thick dark clouds above the imperial city were like a huge, pitch-black hand, pressing down on the city and on everyone's heart, giving people an exceptionally oppressive feeling.
Just like the atmosphere in Yonghe Palace at this moment.
Xu Miaoyin was sitting in Yonghe Palace, and the aura around her was a little heavy. Her face was solemn, and her brows were slightly furrowed, which added a bit of oppressive pressure to her majesty.
After all, she is the daughter of a general.
No one around dared to speak, except Prince Wei Zhu Chengxuan, who cautiously stepped forward and whispered, "Mother, this is the second time someone has come from outside to announce that the time for the enthronement ceremony is approaching."
“…”
Xu Miaoyin glanced at him.
These days, intentionally or unintentionally, she had asked him to come to Yonghe Palace more often, and the guards in Chengqian Palace were stricter than usual, and no one else was allowed to enter or leave.
Zhu Chengxuan didn't understand why. He just thought about the sudden rebellion by his uncle, Prince Ning Zhu Xuan, at the great altar. With his political wisdom, he had long seen that the court was about to stir up a huge wave.
Therefore, it is normal for the Queen Mother to be a little nervous about herself.
He said carefully: "No matter what happens, don't worry, mother. I will protect you."
“…”
Xu Miaoyin turned to look at him, and for some reason, her eyes felt a little sore.
As a mother, at this time, it seems that the only person she can rely on is this "son".
But she knew very well that this son was not hers.
Although she was considerate and filial, she knew that Qin Ruolan had already started to plot against her. Xu Miaoyin had seen her outside Chengqian Palace several times.
She is testing.
After Zhu Feng confers the title on her, I'm afraid she will have to find a way to recognize Zhu Chengxuan.
Xu Miaoyin felt lonely for the first time.
At this time, with the storm raging, Zhu Feng had forgotten everything in the past. Although she still remembered that she was his queen, the feelings between the two of them were gone. It was only a matter of time before Zhu Chengxuan was taken away.
She sighed and said lightly, "It's okay."
Zhu Chengxuan didn't know why his mother's attitude towards him had been strangely cold and hot recently. He thought for a moment and then asked softly, "Is your mother worried that the emperor's uncle will do something to your father?"
Xu Miaoyin thought for a moment and said, "I heard that the people sent by your uncle entered the palace early this morning?"
"Yes, I have arranged for him to be in the side hall."
"oh……"
"However, because there is a consecration ceremony today, Father does not have time to see him for the time being."
When Xu Miaoyin heard the words "enthronement ceremony", her face became even darker.
At this time, Xiao Menzi walked in from outside.
"Your Majesty, the time for the enthronement ceremony has arrived. Please go to the main hall."
“…”
Xu Miaoyin took a deep breath, stood up and walked out of Yonghe Palace.
As soon as I walked out of Yonghe Palace, I met Concubine Kang and others.
Everyone immediately came over and saluted her: "Greetings, Her Majesty the Queen."
"Well, you all should go to the main hall."
"Yes."
"Then, come with me."
"yes."
Everyone followed the queen quietly. Xu Miaoyin glanced at them and could tell that the concubines all looked unhappy.
After all, being favored is based on one's own ability.
But overstepping one's bounds is no small matter.
After taking two steps forward, Li Pan'er, who was standing beside her, could no longer contain herself and said in a deep voice, "Empress, it seems to me that the palace is becoming increasingly unruly."
"oh……"
"Concubine Ning, even if she is Concubine Ning, there has never been a rule in the palace to hold a grand ceremony to confer the title of Concubine Ning."
“…”
"Never in any dynasty or generation."
“…”
"Will Her Majesty really let her do whatever she wants in the palace?"
Xu Miaoyin took a long breath and said, "Do you think that I haven't argued with the emperor about this matter?"
Everyone looked up at her.
Xu Miaoyin said, "But if the emperor doesn't listen, what else can I do?"
Someone beside him whispered, "I don't know why the Emperor has been ill for so many days, but as soon as he recovered, he immediately removed that guilty woman from the cold palace. She had previously framed His Highness the Prince of Wei, so is this matter just going to be forgotten?"
“…”
Xu Miaoyin did not speak immediately, but deliberately glanced at Concubine Kang Wu Wan who was walking beside her.
Normally, when encountering such a thing, she would be the first to speak, and would not stop until she scolded Qin Ruolan to death, but today, she was very quiet.
However, the fire in those eyes was brighter than usual.
Xu Miaoyin thought for a moment and said, "Don't I know this?"
"Then why did the Queen—"
"You all know that I don't ask for anything else right now. I just hope that King Wei's future will be smoother."
“…”
Everyone fell silent.
I hope the King of Wei will have a smoother future. This statement is very clear. It means that I hope the King of Wei can be enthroned as the crown prince.
Normally, the queen is a cautious person and would never say such things in front of everyone.
Although, everyone knows what she is thinking.
But this time, she clearly expressed her thoughts. Everyone was stunned for a moment. Wu Wan and Gao Yurong both looked up at her: "Then the Queen——"
Xu Miaoyin said, "The Emperor said that if you still want the Prince of Wei to have a smooth future, then don't stop Consort Ning from being canonized."
“…”
Xu Miaoyin sighed and said, "What else can I do?"
“…”
The atmosphere suddenly became strange.
Wu Wan and Gao Yurong looked at each other.
Xu Miaoyin continued to lead everyone forward, and the two of them slowed down their pace. When they turned a corner, they stopped outside a palace gate. Gao Yurong asked, "Did Her Majesty hear what the Queen said just now?"
Wu Wan gritted her teeth and said, "Need I say more?"
“…”
"No wonder the Queen didn't care about such a big thing this time. It turns out she wanted to ensure that His Royal Highness the Prince of Wei could be canonized."
"I can't possibly agree to that!"
Wu Wan gritted her teeth and said coldly, "Now, the enthronement of King Wei is a small matter. We must not let that bitch Qin Ruolan get ahead again!"
"But, the Duke—"
"I know that my father has sent a message that we must not be involved in what happened at the Grand Altar this time, but Concubine Ning is not Prince Ning."
“…”
"How can I stand by and watch as a noble concubine falls and a Ning Concubine rises?"
Gao Yurong thought for a moment and said, "What does your Majesty plan to do?"
Wu Wan said, "I have already passed on the message."
"But," Gao Yurong said worriedly, "at the previous Imperial Concubine's canonization ceremony, Your Majesty was convicted and demoted because of that incident. Will it be the same this time—"
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