The Queen Mother looked at Yaoyao in surprise.

Yu Lian actually likes the prince?

That's absolutely not possible, there's a generation gap between them! Pingyang Hou continued to talk to himself.

"If Lian'er enters the harem, she can also stay by your side and serve you, right?"

"We are a family after all, so we can always be more considerate than others...blah blah"

After hearing this, a hint of sarcasm flashed across the empress dowager's eyes.

"Humph, you think I'm old and can't continue to protect the Pingyang Marquis Mansion, so you want to let Yu Lian enter the palace while I still have a say in the emperor."

"Then help her gain favor, and then have a favorite concubine, or even..."

"To maintain the prosperity of Pingyang Marquis' Mansion for the next few decades, right?"

Her brother really used her thoroughly! After his secret was exposed, Pingyang Hou simply admitted it openly.

"The Queen Mother is really as clear-sighted as seeing through fire. As the saying goes, good things should be kept within the family. Outsiders are outsiders after all. How could they really agree with you?"

Hearing this, Chu Yaoyao rolled her eyes.

【Who are you calling here? 】

[Just report my and my mother's ID numbers! ]

The Queen Mother picked up the teacup, took a sip leisurely, and then said lightly:

"With Yu Lian's character and intelligence, are you sure that letting her enter the palace will be a good thing for the Bai family?"

Since she has feelings for the prince, she must not be allowed into the palace!

"this……"

Upon hearing this, Marquis Pingyang looked embarrassed and perplexed.

Although it was just a casual mention, I didn't expect it to really come true.

But why was the Queen Mother so straightforward and didn't give him any face? Thinking of this, he looked at the Queen Mother with a little resentment in his eyes.

The Queen Mother saw this look very clearly.

The last bit of tenderness and warmth in my heart for the Pingyang Marquis Mansion also completely cooled down.

[Oh? Are you feeling resentful because the Empress Dowager didn't give you face?]

Chu Yaoyao curled her lips in disdain.

[You have a big beard and are old, but you still don’t understand life? 】

【You give yourself face! 】

The Queen Mother nodded secretly.

I am in my forties, but I am not as clear-headed as a child.

"Let alone the emperor, even I would not agree to this. If there is nothing else, please go back!"

Pingyang Hou did not move, but continued: "In this case, I have something else I would like to ask the Queen Mother for help."

"Che'er has become more and more unbridled in recent years. I think it's because he has nothing to do all day long!"

"I dare to ask the Queen Mother to grant me permission to participate in the glass business."

Chu Yaoyao clenched her fists and looked at him angrily.

[You actually want to steal my second brother’s business! ]

Hearing this, the Queen Mother closed her eyes, with some anger in her tone.

"The glass shop was handed over to the second prince by the emperor himself. Do you want to have a piece of it?"

Pingyang Hou cried and begged, "My Queen Mother, please understand. I really have no other choice. Che'er is interested in the glass business, and I only have this one child!"

Chu Yaoyao was almost laughing out of anger.

[How funny! A shop is making a fortune every day. From high-ranking officials to ordinary merchants and common people in the capital, who wouldn't be envious of the glass business? ]

[Your son is special! He must get whatever he likes?! ]

The Queen Mother rubbed her forehead impatiently and said, "I've said it before, the Emperor has no say in this matter!"

"Queen Mother!"

"shut up!"

After interrupting him, the Queen Mother looked outside the palace door.

"If there is nothing else, please leave immediately!"

Marquis Pingyang still did not move. He looked willing to take a step back and spoke in a negotiating tone.

"Since we can't do business, then... can we find a position for Che'er in the Ministry of Industry? That should be ok, right?"

As he spoke, his face looked pleading.

"Queen Mother, Che'er is your nephew. Don't you want to see him achieve something?"

After all, she had watched Shi Che grow up, and he was the only male in the Bai family's main branch.

If experiencing life can help to calm one's temper, it would be a good thing.

She was about to nod when Yaoyao beside her suddenly spoke.

"Aren't you, very precious, your son?"

"Why send him to the Ministry of Industry? I've been there, it's so tiring."

As she spoke, she wrinkled her face in disgust.

Hearing this, the Queen Mother's eyes flickered slightly and she began to doubt.

Yes, considering how much my fourth brother dotes on Scher, even if he wants to gain experience, his first choice would definitely be the most leisurely Ministry of Rites, or the most powerful Ministry of Personnel.

Why do you want to go to the Ministry of Industry ?

As if he didn't expect her to ask this question suddenly, Pingyang Hou was obviously stunned for a moment, and then he made up a slightly far-fetched excuse.

"Since it is a training, then go wherever it is hard."

Seeing his abnormal demeanor, the Queen Mother became even more confused.

"Oh~"

Chu Yaoyao nodded, gave him a thumbs up, and said meaningfully: "So that's how it is, then you really have good intentions."

[This is actually your purpose.]

[Sending a daughter to the palace and wanting a son to do business are all preparations to lead to this request! ]

[The Empress Dowager has already rejected your three requests in a row. It would be inappropriate to reject you again.]

[The Ministry of Industry is the hardest and most tiring place. Ordinary rich kids would avoid it as much as possible. You love your son so much, why do you want to send him to the Ministry of Industry? ]

[There must be a secret that cannot be told! 】

The Queen Mother frowned slightly, she was thinking about more.

With the fourth brother's brain, he couldn't think of such a way of retreating to advance.

Who was behind this? Suddenly, Chu Yaoyao realized.

[Is it because of the bomb?! ]

Bomb?! The Queen Mother was shocked. The Emperor had mentioned this matter to her in a vague way.

That is Daqi's secret weapon.

When the incident happened, Marquis Pingyang was not in the capital at all. How did he know about it?

By the way, the emperor also said that the remnants of the previous dynasty were also trying to find out about the bomb.

Thinking about the human traffickers...

Could it be that Pingyang Hou really had an affair with Murong clan? !

Once this thought came up, it was out of control.

If this is true, then the Bai family is finished!

Thinking of this, the Queen Mother immediately slammed the table and pointed at him angrily.

"presumptuous!"

"The harem is not allowed to interfere in government affairs. Are you planning to put me on the spot by making such a request?!"

"Do you think the Censorate's impeachment is not enough?!"

Seeing this, Marquis Pingyang quickly knelt on the ground.

"Your Majesty, please calm down. I have absolutely no such intention."

The Queen Mother straightened her clothes and sat down again, her tone leaving no room for doubt.

"There is no room for negotiation on this matter. If Si Che wants to serve as an official in the court, he can only rely on his real talents and knowledge!"

"Otherwise, even if you are not afraid of being gossiped about, I am still afraid of being stabbed in the back!"

Hearing this, Marquis Pingyang looked at her in disbelief.

Rejected again!

Why? His eyes fell on Yaoyao who was standing beside him.

It's her again, it's all her fault!

The Queen Mother had clearly shown signs of relenting just now, it was all because of what she said! "Why not?!"

Marquis Pingyang stood up, looked at the Queen Mother who was sitting at the top, and loudly accused her.

"Why don't you agree with what I want to do?!"