Leng Hong knew that the empress dowager did not like him, her new beautiful concubine. When she went to visit the empress dowager that day, the empress dowager refused to see her.
But he didn't want to hit Su Wanti, nor did he want to make her feel uncomfortable, so he said:
"Don't worry, let's send it off another day."
Su Wanti became serious. She took Leng Hong's hand, held his fingertips, and applied a little force to let him feel her determination.
"Your Majesty, I know I can't win the Queen Mother's favor. I think it's because the Queen Mother doesn't understand me. I want to try my best. I don't want Your Majesty to be embarrassed between me and the Queen Mother. Your Majesty, please let me try, okay?"
Her words were sincere and her eyes were full of persistence.
Seeing her serious and determined look, Leng Hong's heart wavered.
He thought for a moment and said, "You can try, but don't have too high expectations and don't force yourself."
He knew his mother's temper very well. The Queen Mother looked kind and gentle, but she was very opinionated and strong-willed and would not change her preferences easily.
Leng Hong looked at Su Wanti's delighted expression and thought that she would give up after trying it, and the Queen Mother was not someone who could be easily moved.
He narrowed his eyes slightly and thought that he had not paid his respects to the empress dowager for many days.
Before, every time he had a quarrel with the Queen Mother, she would ask Madam Qiao to come and find him within two days.
If the Queen Mother did not send anyone to find him, on the third day, he would ask Kang Yu to deliver something to the Queen Mother and see if her attitude would soften.
This time, after waiting for two days, the Queen Mother did not send Nanny Qiao to look for him.
Because he had a beloved concubine, he broke the knot of not favoring concubines, and indulged in the pleasures of the flesh all day long. He did not ask Kang Yu to visit the empress dowager.
It’s time to go see the Queen Mother. Perhaps this time, I can face the past calmly.
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