The wise king knew to place people in the army, but the emperor was not a fool, so in addition to arranging Shen Moye in the army, he also kept other people.
Before going on the expedition, the emperor specially summoned Shen Moye and told him about some of the people he had arranged in the army, and told him that if he encountered any situation, he could consult those people.
Sure enough, these people took the initiative to offer to go first and go to the border to make military achievements.
The people left behind by the wise king did not want their credit to be taken away, so they did not stay in the inn, and the large army rushed towards the border.
During the time when Shen Moye went to the battlefield, Fu Yunxi would go to the Shen Mansion to accompany Shen's mother. Shen's mother was very satisfied with her future daughter-in-law. Her son never accompanied her like this on weekdays.
Xiao Yimo in the palace also gave in first, prepared his own food and went to the imperial study.
A hint of ruthlessness flashed in her eyes. People in the palace were used to acting according to the emperor's mood. Now they thought that she had angered the emperor and lost his favor. No matter whether it was the food in the imperial kitchen or the clothes sent by the clothing bureau, they would be much worse.
Seeing the fickleness of the world, how could Xiao Yimo let herself be wronged? She wanted to be a favored concubine in the palace.
Seeing the woman's red eyes and weak appearance, the emperor returned to Weiyang Palace.
The other concubines were extremely angry. It was so hard for the emperor to come to their palace during this period of time, but he was asked to go back by this vixen again.
Xiao Yimo still had to drink the bitter medicine every day, but because of this medicine, her temper improved a lot during this period, she learned to be patient, and she often went to the Cining Palace to pay her respects.
If he didn't go to pay his respects, he might have to keep taking bitter medicine, and he wouldn't even be able to eat.
Seeing Xiao Yimo so obedient, the empress dowager felt much more relieved and secretly sighed that her daughter was more opinionated than herself.
So Xiao Yimo only took the medicine for a month and then stopped taking it.
When the eldest princess heard the news, she didn't care anymore. It was because the current queen was too weak and didn't have the aura of the mistress of the imperial palace at all.
Every year during the Ghost Festival, the emperor would go to the Imperial Temple to burn incense to the late emperor and worship the Buddha.
The emperor would stay there for a few days every time, and naturally he would bring his favored concubine with him.
Therefore, the emperor, the empress dowager, and Concubine Xiao went from the palace to the imperial temple, and the eldest princess, the virtuous prince and other members of the imperial clan would also go.
Fu Yunxi didn't expect that the eldest princess would bring her with her at this time.
The eldest princess now treats Fu Yunxi as her half-goddaughter. Her husband has long passed away and she has no children.
The eldest princess looked down on other people who tried to curry favor with her. She just felt that Fu Yunxi got along well with her, and her eyes were clear, and she didn't try to curry favor with him at all because of her status.
Xiao Yimo followed the emperor obediently, but when they passed by the virtuous king, their eyes met.
Fu Yunxi, who was accompanying the eldest princess, naturally noticed this scene and secretly sighed that Xiao Yimo was so brave.
The virtuous prince wanted to find someone to whisper in the emperor's ear, and naturally the favored imperial concubine was the most suitable person.
However, Xiao Yimo wanted to find another backer. She had been neglected in the palace for the past month and knew that the emperor's favor could be withdrawn at any time.
That night, Xiao Yimo took the initiative to say to the emperor, "I am willing to pray for the late emperor in this hall. I will kneel for one night."
The emperor was deeply moved to see Xiao Yimo so pious. Perhaps this was her first time coming to the imperial temple and she wanted to do something.
Therefore, he agreed to her request and even asked the palace servants to bring her a cushion.
In fact, Xiao Yimo had received a note from the virtuous king earlier, asking her to meet him in the evening to discuss important matters.
The man came over only after waiting until there were fewer people in the temple and Xiao Yimo looked a little impatient.
In order to give them a chance to be alone, Xiao Yimo had already sent her maid to guard at a distance, and the wise king was even more cautious. After all, the throne was not his yet, and a wrong step might arouse suspicion.
"What does the wise king want?" Xiao Yimo asked straight to the point.
The virtuous king's eyes flickered slightly. He was a smart woman. He walked to Xiao Yimo and whispered in her ear, "This king wants to get the throne, and you as well. When the matter is accomplished, I will naturally give you supreme favor and the position of queen."
Xiao Yimo's heartbeat was a little fast, but she managed to calm herself down and said, "I am now the Imperial Concubine, and I am very much in the Emperor's favor. As long as I give birth to a prince, I may be able to get the Prince's approval."
Just as she finished speaking, she heard the man's laughter. He was very confident that he could persuade Xiao Yimo. After all, several of the concubines in his royal brother's palace were his women.
However, Xiao Yimo was more difficult to convince than those people. After all, those women did not receive the emperor's favor, so they were naturally devoted to him if they could curry favor with him.
The virtuous king said leisurely, "The current queen was chosen by the late emperor, and it is impossible to depose her. And the State of Chen will not allow a prince born out of wedlock to inherit the throne."
Speaking of this, the wise king's eyes turned cold. It was because of this that he failed to inherit the throne.
When Xiao Yimo heard the words of the wise king, his originally wavering heart now completely leaned towards him.
"How do I know that the virtuous king will definitely do what he says? What should I do if the virtuous king does not care about my past friendship after ascending the throne?" Xiao Yimo has always been cautious in doing things. Although she thinks she has the ability to seduce men, she dare not gamble when it comes to the throne.
The wise king had long known that Xiao Yimo was a smart person, and he had already considered what she said.
Seeing that the woman had been completely persuaded by his words, the virtuous king showed a determined smile and directly put his arms around Xiao Yimo's waist.
Xiao Yimo was startled by the sudden movement, but he knew not to make any noise, or else it would attract others, so he just asked quietly, "Xian Wang, what are you doing?"
The wise king did not answer, but kissed the woman's lips himself. Only after he was satisfied did he let Xiao Yimo go.
Seeing the woman blushing slightly, she slowly spoke, "Don't you, the Imperial Concubine, distrust me? As long as you give birth to my child, what else is there to worry about? My son will be your bargaining chip."
Xiao Yimo's eyes were deep, and he obviously agreed with this decision.
"Then it's settled. I will pass on any news from the emperor to His Highness." Xiao Yimo said, her eyes becoming softer as she looked at the virtuous king.
The virtuous king did not think there was anything wrong with a woman having ambition. Now he not only had a beauty, but the prince would also be his in the future. When he thought about his brother knowing everything and becoming the deposed emperor, the virtuous king could not suppress his joy.
But before the virtuous prince could leave the hall, his guards came and told him, "Your Highness, the emperor is coming here with his men. We must leave immediately."
Hearing that the emperor was coming, Xiao Yimo looked a little anxious.
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