Chapter 376 Deception
The Queen could no longer hear what Dongzang said next.
Her ears were buzzing!
He was in a hurry to leave the Prince's Mansion in order to send someone to rescue Shi Dehou. However, he failed to rescue him in time because Shi Dehou had a poisonous insect in his body. As long as he could find his trace, he could steal him out.
But Shi Yu actually let Shi Dehou pass through as Princess Yanran and brought her into the Prince's Mansion openly.
And he did it in front of her, as if he was not afraid at all that she would snatch her away.
The queen had a bad feeling in her heart, thinking that Shi Dehou might no longer be of any use to her.
Then she could only try to capture Wei Qingyan again, but how could she let Wei Qingyan fall into her hands without making any noise?
The queen frowned in deep thought.
"Mother?"
Seeing the queen's dejected look, Xiao Zhian thought it was because he had forced her to hand over the imperial seal. He felt a little guilty and said, "Mother, let's go back to the palace."
After returning to the palace, they lived a peaceful life. Given the Crown Prince's character, he would not make things difficult for them.
The queen was brought back to her senses by Xiao Zhian's voice, "Okay, let's go back to the palace."
When she came, the queen rode in a sedan chair with great fanfare. When she returned to the palace, she accompanied Xiao Zhian in a carriage.
Xiao Zhian had an injury on his hip and could only lie prone. The Queen felt guilty, "I'm sorry, I was too angry that day. I won't hit you again. Please forgive me, okay?"
"I'm fine."
Xiao Zhian thought about the reason for the beating, and his voice was a little tired. "Is mother really testing the crown prince?"
The Queen knew what he was asking and smiled bitterly, "Not entirely. Mother doesn't want to lie to you. Mother has been in power for your father for so many years and has long been accustomed to holding power. It is impossible for Mother to let go suddenly.
In addition, Wei Qingyan is Shi Dehou's granddaughter. If it weren't for the conspiracy between Shi Dehou and Lin Qianning, your father would not have rushed into the sea of fire to save your prince brother, and would not have abandoned you and me so early.
You have seen how hard your mother has been going over the years. The child you have been waiting for so long is now obsessed with your enemy, your granddaughter, and even you are on her side.
How could your mother feel good? She was stuck in a dead end for a moment. Your mother was also worried that your prince brother had grown up in the Wei Dynasty for more than 20 years, and he was thinking about the Wei Dynasty in his heart, so she had so many considerations.
"I dreamt of the fire last night. Your brother, the Crown Prince, cried in my dream, and it broke my heart. Then I suddenly realised that in my heart, power is far less important than you brothers."
The Queen caressed Xiao Zhian's head lovingly, her eyes moist. "Mother is wrong. Are you still willing to believe me?"
She knew very well that if she kept making excuses, Zhi'an would not believe her. Only half-true and half-false repentance would make Zhi'an think that she was sincere.
Xiao Zhian nodded, lowering his eyes in thought. After a moment, he asked, "Mother, will you deal with Chi Lie in a way that hurts innocent people?"
The Queen's heart trembled. "Why do you ask such a question? But someone told you something nonsense? How could my mother do such a thing?"
"But I dreamed that my mother used the plague to harm the Chilie Kingdom." Xiao Zhian looked at the queen without blinking.
The Queen frowned, then blamed herself, "It must be because Mother has been behaving badly recently that Xiao An's dream of Mother was so miserable.
Don't worry, Xiao An, your mother promises you that she will never do that."
In her previous life, she and Xiao An had a rift because of the Red Plague. In this life, she still planned to make the same arrangements as in her previous life, but she would hide it from everyone, especially Xiao An.
But now, Shi Yu wants to grab that position, so let Shi Yu deal with Chi Lie's invasion. She will cancel all arrangements. She wants to see how capable Shi Yu and the others are.
When Shi Yu is no longer able to do so and the people have complaints against him, it will not be too late for her to take action.
"What else did Xiao An dream about?"
The queen asked tentatively.
He dreamed of many things, but looking at the queen mother who was different from the one in his dream, and thinking of the prince brother who was also different from the one in his dream, Xiao Zhian shook his head and said, "No more."
The queen secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
"Dreams are all false. It's probably because you've been feeling depressed these days. When your brother, the Crown Prince, ascends the throne, I won't have to deal with government affairs anymore, and I can spend more time with you.
You used to blame your mother for being too busy and neglecting you. Your mother will make it up to you in the future, okay?"
Seeing Xiao Zhian nod obediently, the Queen raised her lips and said, "Xiao An, you brothers and the kingdom are all left to your mother by your father.
The Queen Mother cherishes me very much, so when these things are touched upon, she is easily stimulated or heartbroken and tends to go to extremes.
Just like what I did to your brother the Crown Prince this time, next time, if something like this happens again, you can remind your mother, okay?"
"Okay, I won't make you angry again."
Xiao Zhian thought, maybe his mother was just too afraid of losing him. If he had shown more affection and patience towards her, she probably wouldn't become like in his dream.
The mother and son talked heart to heart all the way back to the palace. The queen personally sent Xiao Zhian back to his palace, and ordered the imperial physician to give him medicine again. She watched him fall asleep before returning to Fengyi Palace.
The goose yellow figure that appeared in the Prince's Mansion left as the Queen and her son left. An hour later, she appeared in front of the Queen.
The Queen dismissed all the palace maids and slapped her in the face. "Why did you go to the Prince's Mansion so late?"
Although she knew that Shi Yu had guessed that Shi Dehou was useful to her, even if she had ordered people to capture Shi Dehou, Shi Yu might not be able to let them succeed.
It is possible that Shi Dehou has already been deposed by Wei Qingyan.
But since she was reborn at the age of eight, everything has been under control, and she has never suffered such a big loss today.
The man who was beaten knelt on the ground and said, "Your Majesty, please forgive me. My father was seriously injured. There were many of the prince's men in and outside the city, so my father was delayed for some time before returning home.
Upon returning home, my father was worried that Your Majesty had instructions, so he sent me to the Crown Prince's residence. He failed to complete the task, and my father blames himself very much. Please, Your Majesty, forgive him for his loyalty to you."
After the slap, the Queen's anger subsided a little. "Tell me, what's going on?"
“Father was about to succeed, but the Crown Prince suddenly showed up with hundreds of men, including dozens of archers, and then Liang Fusu arrived with quite a few more men.
My father said that many of the people brought by the prince had martial arts skills, and he guessed that they were Princess Qingwu's lovers.
However, the two people guarding the city gate did not notice the prince and his companions, which means that the prince most likely avoided the city gate because he saw that you had made arrangements at the city gate.
Your Majesty, your father was careless. He did not expect the Crown Prince to be so cunning and see through his plans. Your Majesty, your father has asked this servant to tell you that his death is not a pity, but it is a pity that he can no longer serve you.
The queen was silent for a moment, then sneered, "Raise your head."
Upon hearing this, the goose yellow-haired woman slowly raised her head, and a pure and beautiful face appeared in front of the queen. That face was 50% similar to Xiao Pei. She was Xiao Pei's niece, Princess Qingyin's daughter, and the Princess of Rong'an County.
The Queen stared at her face and said calmly, "You are quite good at talking. For the sake of your face, I will not kill your father for the time being.
But, Rong An, there is a price to pay for doing wrong, do you understand?"
Princess Rong'an kowtowed again, "Rong'an understands. Rong'an is willing to take the blame for her father."
"You don't have to suffer." The Queen turned her gaze away from her face and toward the window, with an ambiguous look in her eyes. "I want you to be a good sister."
Rong An was puzzled and looked at the queen in confusion.
The Queen didn't even look at her, but she seemed to know the doubts in her heart. She sneered and said, "Your mother has been hiding my sister for many years. I have known about it for a long time. Why do you think I pretended not to know?"
"Your Majesty, please forgive me. Mother had no other intentions. I was just, I was soft-hearted for a moment..."
"That's fine." The Queen waved her sleeves, "I won't argue with her, but I want her to hand Lin Qianning over to your father. From now on, Lin Qianning will be your father's cherished beloved.
When Lin Qianning was humiliated in the palace, it was because your father couldn't help himself. He had been hiding her all these years out of guilt.
Lin Qianning's son is your half-brother, but Lin Qianning hated me for not arranging a marriage between her and Xiao Pei, so she bribed the palace maids to exchange my child with her own, hoping that her child would seize the throne.
So, Rong An, do you understand what I want you to do now?"
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