Who would have thought that the Empress Dowager would do something like this?
The imperial harem back then was just too fascinating!
This is even more exciting than a TV drama plot!
The Empress Dowager and her lover actually got pregnant?
That's amazing!
If this matter gets out, even after a thousand or ten thousand years, even if the Great Qi Dynasty no longer exists, it will become a laughing stock for future generations...
However, the Empress Dowager was also quite bold!
At over forty years old, she risked her life to get her lover pregnant!
That's true love!
The key point is...
The Ninth Prince killed the Empress Dowager's lover!
The Empress Dowager even suffered a miscarriage because of this!
No wonder the Empress Dowager hates the Ninth Prince and even wants to get rid of him!
It's understandable that he wants revenge because his lover and children died because of the death of the Ninth Prince.
But……
Yuan Yao said, "Since the Empress Dowager wants to be with that person and have children for him, why doesn't she leave the palace?"
"Wouldn't it be better to leave the palace, marry the person you love, have children, and live a happy life?"
It's not that she's being hypocritical.
The fact that the Empress Dowager of a nation had a child with another man is a serious matter. If word gets out, at best the royal family and the emperor will be ridiculed, and at worst it could lead to a popular uprising...
Looking at Yuan Yao's fair and delicate face, the emperor said, "She cannot give up her status as Empress Dowager, nor the power and wealth of the emperor."
Yuan Yao pursed her lips.
For a moment, she was at a loss for words when it came to how to evaluate the Empress Dowager.
In short, it is true that Qianhua Palace and the Empress Dowager have a blood feud, and it is also true that the Empress Dowager brought it upon herself to some extent.
She wanted to be the Empress Dowager, she wanted power, but she also wanted love.
Ultimately, it was greed...
The Ninth Prince's execution of the Empress Dowager's lover was also for the sake of the royal family's reputation and the stability of the Great Qi Kingdom.
At this moment, the Empress sighed softly: "I had no idea that so many things had happened in the palace back then."
The emperor said calmly, "There are many more sordid things hidden in the shadows that you don't know about."
The Empress opened her mouth, but no words came out.
However, the emperor has always been like this, and his attitude towards her has become much better.
The Empress gave a self-deprecating laugh.
What is she still hoping for?
She had already resigned herself to her fate, hadn't she?
Yuan Yao looked up and didn't miss the self-deprecating smile in the Empress's eyes.
That smile was extremely faint and disappeared very quickly.
A beautiful woman looks especially good when she makes fun of herself.
Unfortunately, even the gentlest and most beautiful woman was ruined by the emperor!
well……
Yuan Yao spoke up, "Your Majesty, what are your plans regarding that one-eyed man?"
That one-eyed man is clearly one of the Empress Dowager's right-hand men.
We must not give up like this.
She lured him here today with the intention of eliminating him.
The emperor pondered for a moment, then looked at Yuan Yao: "What do you think?"
"Yao'er..."
Yuan Yao's mouth was slightly open, her eyes were dark and bright, clear and innocent.
The emperor smirked: "I was confused. What good would it do me to ask a three-year-old like you about something like this?"
Yuan Yao: "..."
She was thinking about how to get away with being cute!
She blinked and asked in a childish voice, "Your Majesty, if we return the one-eyed man to the Empress Dowager, will she still send him to kill my father?"
Kill A Yuan?
Yes!
Letting this assassin go back is like releasing a tiger back into the mountains!
The emperor frowned immediately: "We can't let him go back!"
"Then... how should we explain this to the Empress Dowager?" Yuan Yao asked again.
"Empress Dowager?" The Emperor frowned. "She sent people to frame you and A-Yuan, and she wants me to explain herself to her?"
This one-eyed person cannot be kept alive!
After speaking, a hint of murderous intent flashed in the emperor's eyes.
Upon hearing this, Yuan Yao lowered her dark, bright eyes.
She knew that this concerned the Emperor, who was always ruthless.
However, she originally intended to use the emperor to get rid of the one-eyed man without involving the Ninth Prince and Qianhua Palace.
Unfortunately, to completely eliminate that person, only Canfeng could take action...
Another blood debt has been added between her and the Empress Dowager.
well……
The little boy sighed.
The emperor took a sip of tea, paused for a moment, and then asked, "Empress, what do you think is the proper way to deal with Tanxin, who serves the Empress Dowager?"
After thinking for a moment, the Empress said, "It is really inappropriate to keep such a disrespectful and insubordinate palace maid by the Empress Dowager's side."
In my humble opinion, after she has been flogged, she should be sent to the slave quarters.
The slave quarters, located within the palace, housed the dirtiest and most exhausting jobs.
Inside, all those imprisoned were palace servants who had made mistakes.
Even the most arrogant palace servants can't cause any trouble once they enter!
The Emperor said, "The Empress is indeed very thoughtful."
The Empress said gently, "With the Empress Dowager absent, I must return to the banquet to oversee the proceedings."
"Go," the emperor waved his hand.
Yuan Yao glanced at the time and realized that it was already evening.
Outside the palace, the sky was dark and a torrential rain was falling.
Moisture rose from outside the hall into the hall, making it cold and damp.
The emperor beckoned: "Li Deshan."
"Your servant is here." Li Deshan responded and stepped into the hall.
The emperor said, "Go and fetch Yuan Yao a small cloak."
"Yes." Li Deshan left hurriedly.
After the person left, the emperor asked, "Where is the maid who was with you?"
"Is Your Majesty asking about painting?" Yuan Yao asked.
The emperor frowned: "It's her. Wasn't she always by your side?"
"Where is she today, with all this happening?"
When the emperor asked this question, Yuan Yao was stunned.
Yes.
What about painting?
She hasn't seen Danqing since she left the banquet midway through!
Will Danqing be in trouble?
Thinking it over, Yuan Yao grew anxious: "Remnant Wind!"
Canfeng, who was standing by the wall, came over upon hearing the voice: "Princess."
Yuan Yao's sweet, childlike voice sounded anxious: "Where's Danqing?"
"Your subordinate..." A hint of doubt appeared on the half-hidden face of the masked figure. "Your subordinate doesn't know either."
Broken Moon in the Dark: "..."
Po Yue spoke up at the right moment: "Princess, Danqing has left the palace."
Leaving the palace?
When did this happen?
The emperor also sensed that there were still people inside the palace.
He asked Yuan Yao in a hoarse voice, "Are there hidden guards here?"
Yuan Yao: "..."
She answered truthfully, "Yes."
Anyway, the emperor is on the side of the Ninth Prince, so it doesn't matter if he knows.
A gust of wind blew, and a bodyguard dressed in black, his face veiled by black mist, stood behind Yuan Yao.
Po Yue coldly replied, "Po Yue greets Your Majesty."
The Dark Guard Camp is under the sole command of the Ninth Prince.
As a cold and aloof member of the Broken Moon Guard, he showed no respect whatsoever in front of the emperor.
However, the emperor did not care.
He even... felt a little envious of Yuan Yao.
A Yuan... actually assigned Yuan Yao a secret guard, while he himself had nothing.
I'm so envious!
The emperor asked in a hoarse voice, "Yuan Yao is still here. What brings Danqing out of the palace?"
"This..." Po Yue hesitated.
Upon seeing this, Yuan Yao quickly asked, "Po Yue, what exactly is the matter with Dan Qing?"
Even if it was something serious, you should have told her before leaving!
Yuan Yao was getting anxious when she suddenly noticed that Po Yue's expression changed strangely.
Po Yue coldly replied, "This subordinate will take his leave now."
Yuan Yao: "?"
She was completely confused.
Even the emperor didn't understand what had happened.
At that moment, the candles lit inside the hall were extinguished by a strong gust of wind.
The side hall suddenly became much darker.
An extremely delicate and feminine voice suddenly rang out: "I am late."
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