Chapter 777 The Emperor Is Cheating (Fifteen)
"Mother, this is too much for Your Majesty!"
"That's Princess Ankang, the only blood left by the Queen Mother. The Queen Mother treats her like her life. There are countless noble sons from famous families in the capital that the Queen Mother has not taken a liking to."
"Even the late emperor favored Ankang the most. There is no guarantee that he would not leave some 'grace' for this only legitimate daughter."
"I know that mother loves her family and wants to promote her nephews and nieces, but, but you can't ignore Your Majesty."
"If there is a commotion, the Queen Mother will definitely get angry, and even some of the old officials in the court will be dissatisfied with Your Majesty."
"If there is another will from the previous emperor... Your Majesty's situation will be worrying."
"Hey, what on earth are you thinking, mother? My nephew is my relative, but he is not as close as Your Majesty."
"Even if you want to improve your family, you don't necessarily have to ask for Ankang to marry you. Isn't it better to hire famous teachers for your cousins and help them find a future than to ask for Ankang to marry you?"
"...Yes, I know that mother has good intentions and perhaps wants to help Your Majesty through marriage, but, but——"
Gu Qingcheng continued to compartmentalize her mind, speaking her “heart’s words” wantonly.
Min Huang: ...I couldn’t agree more!
The Queen's words were reasonable and touched Min Huang's heart directly.
She feels even more sorry for her husband.
This made Min Huang, who had been betrayed by his own mother, feel warm in his heart.
The most important thing is that Min Huang keenly discovered that even in her heart, Queen Gu only complained about Empress Dowager Xie because she did not love her son enough.
From beginning to end, Queen Gu never regarded Concubine Xie as a disgusting fool.
"The queen truly loves everyone in her house."
"Unlike some concubines in the harem, who flattered A Niang in front of her, and then turned around and despised her for being vulgar and confused!"
People are probably just that complicated.
It was a fact that Concubine Xie was confused, and Min Huang himself obviously despised her, but he would not tolerate anyone other than himself being disrespectful to Concubine Xie.
Queen Gu appears aloof and cold, and seems to be the person in the harem who "despises" Concubine Xie the most.
In fact, she regarded Concubine Xie as her mother-in-law and elder from the bottom of her heart.
In the past, the Queen would always bring him here for any reason, probably not to take the blame, but because she didn't want to have a direct conflict with her mother-in-law.
Then the mother-in-law was implicated!
Yes, you read it right, it means “involvement”.
After all, in the capital and in the harem, everyone knew that Gu was of noble birth, talented and beautiful, and of high moral character, while Concubine Xie was a well-known fool and muddleheaded person in the harem of the previous dynasty.
If she had a dispute with the Queen, everyone would know with their toes that it must be Concubine Xie who was causing trouble.
In ancient times, how important was a woman’s reputation?
Even the emperor's biological mother was not immune to this.
If it comes to a critical moment, these can all be used as evidence by political opponents to attack you, and they are irrefutable.
Min Huang now thought back to the past and suddenly realized that Queen Gu's approach was the smartest as it did not directly conflict with Concubine Xie.
If there is any problem, let Concubine Xie and Min Huang, mother and son, handle it behind closed doors.
Not getting a third person involved, especially a daughter-in-law who has a very good reputation and is not from the same family, can also appropriately reduce Empress Dowager Xie's "bad reputation."
"Ah Qing, you have good intentions!"
I have to say that the power of "voice of the heart" is still very great.
Not only was Min Huang moved by Queen Gu, but he also learned how to PUA himself.
He directly found a very reasonable reason for Queen Gu's previous calmness and indifference.
When he looked at Gu Qingcheng again, there was a hint of relief and gratitude in his eyes.
Gu Qingcheng: ...Oh wow, today’s results are pretty good.
Although she didn't know what Min Huang had imagined, Gu Qingcheng was very sure that her image as a "virtuous wife" was completely established.
Quit while you’re ahead!
Too much is as bad as too little!
Gu Qingcheng knows the word "moderation" too well.
She has initially established her own image, so she won't continue to work hard.
This kind of thing needs to be done slowly.
"Mother, Ankang is not appropriate!"
Moved by Gu Qingcheng, Min Huang calmed down and began to deal with his evil mother.
He changed the way he addressed Concubine Xie again - Mother Concubine! Well, that's very polite.
She actually seemed more "respectable" than her mother.
Gu Qingcheng: ...This really pissed off Concubine Xie.
At least today, Concubine Xie has become a negative figure in Min Huang's heart.
It may be possible to turn things around in the future, but even if the relationship is reconciled, scars will still remain.
A biological mother and her son, after repeated heartbreaks, will eventually become strangers or even enemies.
"I still say that Concubine Xie lost because she is still alive."
"If she died, she wouldn't have to cry, make a scene, or even hang herself. Min Huang would find ways to raise the Xie family!"
Gu Qingcheng divided her heart into different parts again——
Area 1 can be heard by Min Huang who has turned on the cheat. Area 2 is isolated by the soul, so Min Huang outside the body cannot hear it, but the evil water hidden deep in Gu Qingcheng's sea of consciousness can hear it;
There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!
The third district is also the most core area, and Minhuang and Huoshui cannot explore it at all.
This is also where Gu Qingcheng is cautious.
She can control her emotions perfectly, but she can't let the troublemaker (the system) notice it.
In the past, Gu Qingcheng only needed to hide her feelings.
This time, the male protagonist had a plug-in, so Gu Qingcheng had to increase the number of partitions.
Otherwise, she would only be on guard against Min Huang and would not reveal any of her inner thoughts, which would arouse suspicion from the evildoer.
Sure enough, after "hearing" Gu Qingcheng's words, Huoshui was speechless.
"Your Majesty, would you like to listen to what you are saying?"
"Thank Concubine Tai's life is also a life."
"If Concubine Xie knew what you were thinking, she would definitely ask you sinisterly: Gu, are you polite?"
What does it mean to lose by being alive?
What do you mean don't make a fuss, Min Huang will also compensate himself? Huoshui dares to bet that even if Concubine Xie knew that her death could bring greater glory to her natal family, she would not die easily! Her natal family is indeed important, but how can it surpass herself? "Mother, please don't say anything more! I will make plans for the cousins of the Xie family, but it is impossible to marry Ankang!"
With the obvious contrast between his mother and his wife, Min Huang became increasingly impatient with his mother.
He stood up suddenly and spoke to Concubine Xie in a cold voice.
Concubine Xie was anxious: "Jiulang, what do you mean by 'absolutely impossible'?"
After saying this, Concubine Xie's mind became temporarily clear.
She realized that her son was really angry.
Although she was confident, Concubine Xie was still inferior and cowardly at heart.
Moreover, now that his son has become emperor, he is no longer the child who relied on him when he was young.
In addition to family affection, there are also various interests that need to be weighed and traded off between mother and child.
Taking a deep breath, Concubine Xie forced a smile, "Jiulang, he is your biological cousin."
"I know! If Xie Dalang was not my cousin, he would have been arrested and punished by the people of Jingzhao Prefecture for his wrongdoings!"
Concubine Xie: ...Is this a threat?
Jiulang is threatening me?
If I dare to mess around again, he will arrest the Xie family and bring them to justice? "Unfilial son! Get out!"
Concubine Xie was also very angry and started to act like a spoiled child at the emperor.
Min Huang did not give in. He reached out and held Gu Qingcheng's hand, then left Yongshou Palace.
At this moment, Gu Qingcheng has not forgotten to perform, and her "voice of the heart" sounded again -
"Your Majesty, this is not good!"
"Mother is the most 'true to her nature'. If she does something impulsive... it will only make things more difficult for Your Majesty!"
Min Huang: ...That makes sense!
"Someone, my mother is ill and needs to rest!"
This is the rhythm of house arrest.
But Gu Qingcheng can be 100% sure: the emperor's cheat is that he can listen to his inner voice.
Huoshui: ...Alas, I knew that even with the help of cheats, the male protagonist Emperor Min Huang is no match for Her Majesty the Queen!
PS: School has finally started, and I am in a hurry to send my child to school. I will update twice today, and we will continue tomorrow!
(End of this chapter)
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