The Empress Dowager paused slightly, then said slowly, "As for the Empress Dowager, I will arrange for her to move out of Fengyi Palace. You need to move in as soon as possible."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Chuwei quickly and respectfully replied, "Yes!"
In fact, Jiang Chuwei didn't have many extravagant desires when it came to her place of residence.
However, since the Empress Dowager had spoken, she dared not have the slightest objection.
After all, Fengyi Palace was the residence of empresses throughout history. It was not appropriate for the Empress Dowager to reside there for a long period of time to worship Buddha.
Now that the Empress Dowager is keen to reform the palace regulations, Jiang Chuwei naturally has no intention of obstructing her.
Speaking of this Empress Dowager, although she is now devoted to Buddhism, who knows if she still harbors ill will towards Lin Muheng?
Back then, you could tell from his attitude toward his grandson that he was not a kind person.
Looking back, the Crown Prince unfortunately passed away, leaving behind only his young son, Jun'er.
On his deathbed, the Crown Prince made a will, earnestly requesting that the child not be entrusted to the Empress Dowager for upbringing.
Out of consideration for his son, Emperor Rongsheng kept Jun'er by his side and raised him personally. However, Emperor Rongsheng had many children, and the slight guilt he initially felt for the Crown Prince's matter soon vanished without a trace.
Unfortunately, Jun'er was not particularly intelligent or quick-witted, so before long, he was forgotten by his grandfather.
Seeing this situation, the Empress Dowager was disheartened and no longer concerned herself with worldly affairs.
Her son, who was made crown prince, despite having such a prestigious position, still failed to receive the attention and important positions he deserved.
As a mother, she was utterly isolated and helpless, lacking any powerful family support. Despite holding the prestigious title of Empress, it was merely a facade; how could she possibly provide any real assistance to her grandson?
Whether it was out of deep resentment towards the Crown Prince or because she had truly seen through the vanity of this world, the Empress Dowager treated Jun'er with such cold indifference and indifference.
Later, poor Jun'er unfortunately caught a cold. It wasn't a serious illness, but who knew it would take his young life!
Jiang Chuwei could believe it even if it was an ordinary family, but Jun'er was the grandson of the emperor!
She had quite a few palace maids and eunuchs taking care of her.
Jiang Chuwei couldn't help but wonder if there was some kind of ulterior motive hidden behind this.
How could a mere cold so easily take away a precious life, especially Jun'er, the grandson of the emperor? Who could believe that?
However, in this vast and treacherous imperial palace, the premature death of princes and grandsons did not seem to be a rare occurrence.
Therefore, Jun'er's departure did not cause any ripples, and it was as if he had never existed before.
Based on this alone, Jiang Chuwei found it difficult to feel any pity for the Empress Dowager.
After all, they can be so indifferent to the death of their closest loved ones.
She believed that the Empress Dowager was undoubtedly a cold-blooded, heartless, and spineless person.
Even the compassionate Buddha would probably find it difficult to influence such a person.
Moreover, it is said that the Empress Dowager once made things difficult for and tormented Lin Muheng when he was still a child!
Jiang Chuwei could never feel any respect for her.
The Empress Dowager looked the Empress up and down. She was indeed beautiful with bright eyes and white teeth, and looked pitiful. No wonder she could have the Emperor's heart so firmly in her grasp.
In her heart, the Empress Dowager greatly admired Jiang Chuwei.
That she could make the emperor completely devoted to her was her skill.
However, who can know how things will develop in the future?
Throughout history, which emperor didn't have three palaces, six courtyards, and three thousand beauties?
At that time, I really don't know if the Empress will still be able to have the power to monopolize the Emperor.
However, on the other hand, all these chaotic and complicated things actually had nothing to do with her anymore.
Back then, her once illustrious family had fallen into decline and ruin. After experiencing the vicissitudes of time, she chose to devote herself to Buddhism and gradually came to terms with many things.
All the conflicts and struggles in the mortal world may ultimately be nothing more than a fleeting, illusory dream.
Just like her life experience, despite finally climbing to that supreme position after going through countless hardships, she still couldn't protect her family.
Even though she was the Empress Dowager, the Emperor could punish her family with just a word.
All the fighting and arguing will ultimately amount to nothing.
This seemingly magnificent and desirable palace actually became a cage that bound her for life, trapping her inside forever, unable to escape.
Then the Empress Dowager said slowly, "I intend to leave the palace with the imperial concubines."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Chuwei couldn't help but show a look of surprise, and quickly said, "Why doesn't Grandmother stay in the palace? You can continue to live in Cining Palace."
The Empress Dowager smiled slightly and then replied, "You need not worry. I will issue an imperial edict ordering the Empress Dowager to leave the palace with me."
Jiang Chuwei was even more surprised to hear this, because based on her understanding of the Empress Dowager, this old lady was by no means a kind and benevolent person.
Is the Empress Dowager so kind as to allow her to have absolute power here?
So what is the real purpose behind this move?
Despite her doubts, Jiang Chuwei quickly replied, "Yes!"
After all, whatever the Empress Dowager's intentions were, this was something she wanted to see.
The palace is going to be turned into a temple.
As a junior, she wouldn't casually comment on an imperial edict personally issued by the Empress Dowager.
Furthermore, since the Empress Dowager chose to leave the palace on her own, even if others wanted to accuse her of being unfilial, they would have no way to do so.
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