Chapter 351: Falling out
"What do you mean?"
The queen didn't expect Shi Yu to say this in public. She was so shocked that she almost couldn't maintain her outward kindness.
I hated Shi Yu so much.
Shi Yu had been back to Feng Zhao for so long, and he had never regarded himself as a son in front of her. But today, in front of all the ministers, he acted as a humble son.
The late emperor was a gentleman of integrity, so how could he give birth to a hypocrite like Shi Yu? He must have learned bad things in the Wei Dynasty, or was influenced by Wei Qingyan.
Wei Qingyan's coma must be fake, and the imperial physician will expose her later, so that her harsh treatment of her daughter-in-law will be unfounded.
But Shi Yu didn't give her a chance. He carried Wei Qingyan and strode out of the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
It must be tiring to perform such a play so early in the morning. It would be better to go home early and have a nap.
"Shi Yu, don't do anything rash." Seeing him walking straight out, the Queen said anxiously, "Send the imperial physician to treat the Crown Princess, quickly."
"If I were the prince, I would leave too."
Qing Wu frowned, "I'm clearly doing good things, yet I'm being questioned and framed. I'm clearly of noble status, yet I'm bullied by even the smallest of people.
The distinction between the ruler and his subjects has reached such an extent. Isn't this your tacit approval, Queen?
The prince left his hometown when he was young. After finally returning home, the queen allowed her ministers to bully his wife. Where did she put her son, the prince?
Even the person the Queen called just now was Shi Yu, not Xiao Yu. Among the rewards sent to the Prince's Mansion, there was the mermaid bottle that Concubine Yue used to hide the lucky beads.
How could he dare to let the imperial physician treat the Crown Princess when the Queen treated her like this?
"The Crown Princes of all generations in Feng Zhao have lived in the Eastern Palace, but the Eastern Palace has never been renovated. Instead, they have built a mansion outside the palace. What exactly does the Queen want to do? She used to pretend, but now she refuses to do anything?"
"presumptuous."
The Queen said angrily, "Qingwu, don't try to sow discord between us mother and son.
I have already explained the reason for not renovating the Eastern Palace. It is because the Crown Princess is also serving as an envoy to Feng Zhao, and it is inconvenient for her to live in the Eastern Palace.
I summoned her here for questioning today, wasn't it also for Feng Zhao?
At that time, the late emperor was seriously injured and unable to handle state affairs. I was a weak woman who knew nothing, but I took over the affairs of state reluctantly.
When the late emperor passed away, the second prince was only five years old. I have not dared to slack off for a single day and have persevered until now. All my thoughts and ideas are for Feng Zhao.
It was my negligence not to check the reward book carefully, and I feel extremely guilty about it, but we are mother and son, and there is a long time to go, so I will do my best to make up for it.
But what you said today is hurting my heart. He is my child who I carried in my arms for ten months. How can he abandon his mother and his responsibilities just because of a little unhappiness?
And you, you used to do whatever you wanted with that half of the national seal.
Now that the Crown Prince has returned, you are even more arrogant and presumptuous. I would like to ask you, what exactly do you want to do?"
Qing Wu looked at the Queen coldly, "Qing Wu has always wanted the Xiao family's kingdom to be returned to the Xiao family. The Crown Prince has returned, and the day he ascends the throne will be the day Qing Wu returns the national seal.
But if he leaves today, although I feel bad for Feng Zhao, I will respect his choice. You never truly accepted him, and if he stays, he'll only bring shame upon himself. How can he be said to be abandoning you? Don't confuse right and wrong."
From today on, she and the Queen have truly fallen out.
Having decided to break up, Qing Wu was too lazy to pretend anymore. After so many years, she was tired of pretending. "Qing Wu did not deny the Queen's hard work over the years.
But the peace that Fengzhao has today is the result of the foundation laid by the ancestors of all generations, and it is the countless loyal ministers and famous generals they left behind who have maintained this peace.
But now in this court, how many ministers are still devoted to the people, and how many are just sitting there doing nothing? The Queen knows it all."
Ignoring the Queen's gloomy expression, she looked at the ministers again, "If the Crown Prince is really mad enough to leave, will the Second Prince be able to shoulder the heavy burden of the country, or are you counting on the Queen to live forever?
The crown prince of a country is the foundation of the country. How will its neighboring countries view a country without a crown prince? You are destroying your own foundation. What will be your fate when a powerful country comes to the gates one day?
When the nest is destroyed, how can any egg remain intact?
Qing Wu has said all for today, but I also have something to tell you: Anyone who destroys the Xiao family, I will fight to the death, even if it means risking my life."
Her words were so powerful and forceful that no one had ever seen them before, and even when she left, she acted with an air of righteousness.
"Qingwu, you are so presumptuous! Do you still have the imperial power in your eyes, and do you still have me as your queen?"
No one answered her.
Qing Wu simply waved her hand back in disdain and left slowly. No one in the palace guards dared to stop her.
The Queen has been bullied by Qingwu all these years and has had to compromise for the sake of Fengzhao's kingdom. At this moment, she really wants to have Qingwu captured and executed immediately!
But she couldn't yet. If she did, wouldn't that just prove what Qing Wu said, that she was plotting to take over the Xiao family's kingdom? Wouldn't she have room for the Xiao family?
The ministers had different expressions.
Just as Qing Wu said, many old ministers left by the late emperor gradually fell into decline during the years when the queen was in power. Those who remained in the court either chose to keep a low profile or chose to obey.
This time, some people guessed the queen's thoughts, but most of them chose to act tactfully, and also wanted to see whether the prince was capable enough.
But they forgot that the queen could not give birth to another child, the second prince had no interest in the throne, and they only had the crown prince.
After realizing this, University Student Cen took the lead and said, "Your Majesty, I will go and persuade His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
The old marquis had already left when Qingwu left.
With Grand Secretary Cen leading the way, several other officials followed him out of the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
"Mother, the Emperor of Wei values the Crown Prince and his sister-in-law very much."
Xiao Zhian felt very sad. Things had finally come to this point. He felt that the prince was not wrong.
But a son should not blame his mother. His father passed away early, and he knew how difficult his mother's life had been over the years. In the end, he only said this one sentence and stepped aside.
He wanted to tell his mother, Fengzhao's civil and military officials, his brother the Crown Prince, and his sister-in-law that they really didn't care about Fengzhao's kingdom as much as they thought.
He did not pursue the Crown Prince because he did not want to embarrass his mother in public, which would deepen her prejudice against the Crown Prince. He also did not want to force the Crown Prince to stay. This time, he respected the Crown Prince's choice.
But he couldn't hide his discomfort. He became completely depressed and shrank into a corner silently.
He missed his father so much. If his father were still alive, the situation would definitely not be like this.
He also wondered if he was too lazy in the past. If he had taken over the responsibility from his mother when he grew up, he could have returned the kingdom to his brother directly.
But will the Queen Mother agree?
He faced the problem head on for the first time.
When Shi Yu and Wei Qingyan arrived at the Prince's Mansion, they saw many people waiting at the gate. When they got off the carriage, everyone rushed forward.
But when he saw Wei Qingyan being held in Shi Yu's arms, he calmed down.
The guard hurried forward to explain, "Your Highness, they want to ask the Crown Princess for help with something."
As soon as Shi Yu heard it, he understood why they came.
After Qingyan showed his trick in the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion yesterday, they knew that as the truth about Liang Fuzhu's murder was revealed, the fact that Qingyan was possessed would also be known.
Rather than letting others make random guesses, he arranged for someone to guide him in advance, and the words he said were the same as what Qingyan had just said in the palace.
Knowing that Qingyan can resolve grievances and eliminate demons, and that souls can enter dreams to redress their grievances and collect their bones, someone will definitely come to her for help.
Sure enough, an old woman with misty eyes knelt down and said, "I, an old woman, pay my respects to Your Highnesses and ask Your Highness the Crown Princess to help me find my son who has been away for over 20 years.
I have waited so long, my eyes have almost gone blind, but there is still no news. I dare not ask for too much. Whether dead or alive, even if there is just a little bit of certainty, I can die with my eyes closed. I beg the Crown Princess..."
"Auntie Wang, please get up first." A man with scars all over his face suddenly squeezed out of the crowd, his face full of anxiety, and whispered in the old woman's ear, "The Crown Princess is unwell. I'll help you up. Let's not block the way for the nobles."
Then he kowtowed to Shi Yu and said in a panic, "Please forgive me, my lords. Aunt Wang has an eye disease and cannot see. I did not mean to block your way. Please forgive me."
Wei Qingyan suddenly said, "Her son is still alive."
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