Chapter 711 Title
Since the emperor took the initiative to give her a way out, the Empress Dowager couldn't remain stubborn. After all, he was the emperor, and it would be of no benefit to her to fall out with him.
She picked up the teacup, took a sip of tea, and the expression on her face relaxed a lot.
"I understand that you feel bad for the Imperial Concubine, but your reaction in front of so many people last night was really too much. If this gets out, it won't be good for either you or the Imperial Concubine."
Luo Qinghan: "I won't be so impulsive anymore."
Seeing that the atmosphere between the grandparents and grandchildren had eased, Princess Hua An's smile became even wider.
"That's right. We're all family. If there are any conflicts that can't be resolved, just talk it out."
She then turned the topic to her own children.
She only talked about funny things, which made the Empress Dowager smile and feel better. Even the serious emperor smiled to save her face.
Luo Qinghan stood up and said, "I have something else to do, so I'll leave first. Aunt, please stay with the Royal Grandmother. I'll come to visit her when I have time."
Princess Hua'an stood up and respectfully saw the emperor off.
The Empress Dowager tried to hold back, but still couldn't help calling out to the Emperor.
"Is there no room for maneuver in the matter of Consort Lu?"
Luo Qinghan paused.
He turned to look at the Empress Dowager and asked calmly.
"According to the Empress Dowager's wishes, how do you think Consort Lu should be dealt with?"
The Empress Dowager: "Demoting her to a concubine is already a severe enough punishment. There is no need to banish her to the cold palace."
Luo Qinghan: "It seems that the Royal Grandmother really loves Consort Lu. If that's the case, then send her back to the Lu family. With the Lu family taking good care of her, I'm sure the Royal Grandmother will be able to rest assured."
The Empress Dowager's face changed.
Although it was not uncommon for women to divorce and remarry during the Great Sheng Dynasty, it was only limited to ordinary couples.
If a concubine like Lu Xianshi, who had already entered the palace, was sent back to her parents' home, it would be tantamount to telling the world that Lu Xianshi was disliked by the emperor.
Who would dare to marry a woman who is disliked by the emperor in the future?
Even the Lu family's reputation would be ruined.
After all, Concubine Lu was educated by the Lu family. How could such a family be considered a good family if they could educate a daughter who was disliked by the emperor? !
The Empress Dowager refused without a second thought: "No!"
Luo Qinghan: "Since the Imperial Grandmother does not want Concubine Lu to return to her parents' home, then let her continue to stay in the cold palace. Don't worry, as long as she doesn't cause trouble in the future, I will let her live the rest of her life in peace."
After saying that, he left without looking back.
The Empress Dowager looked at his departing back, a little dazed.
Princess Hua'an sat down beside her and comforted her in a gentle voice.
"Mother, I know you care about Concubine Lu and don't want her to waste her life in the cold palace.
But you should understand that with Concubine Lu's impulsive and reckless character, even if you rescue her this time, she may cause trouble in the future, right?
What if she does something stupid in the future and involves you or even the entire Lu family?
Rather than letting her get into trouble outside, it is better to let her stay in the cold palace obediently. "
Although Concubine Lu was the cousin of Princess Hua'an, the two did not have much contact with each other, let alone a deep affection between them.
To Princess Hua'an, a cousin like this who is brainless and loves to stir up trouble should stay in the cold palace to prevent her from harming others and herself.
The Empress Dowager sighed and said, "Selected Concubine Lu is secondary. I am mainly worried."
Princess Huaan: "What are you worried about?"
"You should have seen the Imperial Concubine, right? Her face is somewhat similar to Concubine Xiao's. I originally thought that the Emperor had treated the Imperial Concubine as a substitute for Concubine Xiao, but after what happened last night, I feel that things are not that simple. Perhaps the Imperial Concubine is not just a substitute."
Princess Huaan: "What are you doubting?"
The Empress Dowager frowned, her face solemn.
"I originally suspected that the Imperial Concubine was Concubine Xiao, but the two of them only have some similarities in appearance. Their figures and voices are completely different. They don't seem to be the same person.
But if they were two people who had absolutely no intention of doing this, then how could Princess Nanfeng have bewitched the emperor so much in such a short time?
Unless, she used Gu."
As we all know, the people of Nanyue are good at using Gu, and Princess Nanfeng, as the daughter of King Nanyue, must be an expert in using Gu.
If she had used a Gu on the emperor, which caused him to become obsessed with her, then everything would make sense.
Princess Hua An was shocked. "No way! How can she be so brave? If she is discovered, she will be finished! Besides, the imperial physician will check the emperor's pulse every two days. If the emperor is ill, the imperial physician will not be unaware of it."
The Empress Dowager: "What if the Imperial Physician is unaware of the existence of the poisonous insect? The Emperor's health is related to the fate of the country. Since I have this suspicion, I must find out and investigate it."
Princess Hua An: "How does your mother plan to investigate?"
The Empress Dowager said: "Please help me to look outside and see if there is anyone among the people who knows something about poisonous insects. If you can find one, I will reward you handsomely."
Princess Hua An: "It may be hard to find such a person, but I will try my best."
"Remember, this matter must not be made public."
"I understand, son."
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Xiao Xixi knew that the Empress Dowager would definitely have some doubts about her, so she was ready to accept the test.
But after waiting for several days, there was no movement from the Empress Dowager.
Instead, it was Concubine Bai who was in the Misty Rain Palace who received an imperial edict.
When Concubine Bai heard about the imperial edict, she was quite surprised.
She has been recuperating in the Misty Rain Palace recently and rarely goes out. Why did the emperor suddenly think of her?
The imperial edict was delivered to Yanyu Palace personally by Eunuch Chang.
As soon as he entered the door, he congratulated happily.
"Congratulations, Queen Bai!"
Bai Fei was even more puzzled when she heard this: "What good news do I have?"
Eunuch Chang held the imperial edict in his hand and said with a smile: "The emperor has issued an order to grant you a title. Isn't this a happy event?"
Upon hearing this, the palace maids and eunuchs in the Misty Rain Palace were very happy, and Concubine Bai herself was also extremely surprised.
You know, there are so many concubines in the harem, but no one has yet been given a title.
Now that Concubine Bai has been given a title, she is the first concubine in the entire harem to be given a title. This is truly a great honor!
Bai Fei knelt down with great excitement in her heart.
The servants around were also kneeling.
Eunuch Chang unfolded the imperial edict and began to read it out.
This imperial edict is extremely concise and contains only one sentence from the beginning to the end.
"The Emperor has decreed that Concubine Bai be given the title of 'Lung'!"
Eunuch Chang rolled up the imperial edict, handed it over with both hands, and said with a smile.
"Empress of the Tuberculosis Consort, please accept my order and express your gratitude."
The concubine stood there in a daze, her mind going blank.
She never expected that the emperor would give her such a title.
Everyone else was stunned.
(End of this chapter)
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