Chapter 165 Going around in circles
Chen Mianmian didn't expect the emperor to misunderstand her, and hurriedly said, "That's not what I meant. I'm not unhappy..."
When Xuanyuan Ling heard this, his eyes turned colder: "You're not unhappy? Are you deliberately trying to win my favor?"
Chen Mianmian was frightened by Xuanyuan Ling's gaze, and was exposed by him at once. She barely regained some consciousness and stuttered, "No, no, this is not what I meant. This is my admiration for the emperor, and I really don't want him to hate me, so I spilled the hangover soup."
Haha, pretending to be pitiful again.
"Does the Empress Dowager know about your behavior?" Xuanyuan Ling really sneered. The person he brought into the palace tried his best to distance himself from him. The Empress Dowager was not very good at doing things, and her ability to judge people was even worse.
Chen Mianmian felt scared at this moment. It would be fine if she did it in private, but if the Queen Mother really knew about it, she would be willing to say anything when she was coaxed into a daze. But if she really knew that she had her own thoughts, she would be killed.
Chen Mianmian panicked: "Your Highness, I didn't think so much. I really just did this for Your Majesty. Please spare my life."
She's quite good at pretending, for him?
She entered the palace without being selected, obviously seducing him. Was it for him?
If such a person were placed in the palace, he would definitely cause a lot of trouble and would even instigate the Queen Mother.
The Queen Mother was already confused to begin with, and with someone like this instigating her, there was no telling how many troubles would arise.
“Zhao Hai, take the person out.” Xuanyuan Ling said this in a chilly tone.
Chen Mianmian was so frightened that her face turned pale. She suddenly remembered that when she first saw Xuanyuan Ling in the Imperial Garden that day, he was talking and laughing with Shen Qing, and the two of them were very happy together.
Why can he be so ruthless?
Looking at Chen Mianmian's dazed expression, Zhao Hai really felt that the little girl did not look stupid, but she was just like the Empress Dowager in that she could not figure this out.
The Emperor was obviously really angry after this commotion, but he said that he would just take the child away, which was enough to give face to the Empress Dowager.
How could he not respond? He quickly asked both sides to hold Chen Mianmian, and seeing that Chen Mianmian was still trying to speak, Zhao Hai was quick to take out a handkerchief and stuff it into Chen Mianmian's mouth.
Seeing Chen Mianmian's wide eyes, Zhao Hai felt quite innocent. Although he wanted to stop the emperor from getting angry and not let Chen Mianmian make trouble again, but he was also doing this for your life. Little girl, don't be ungrateful.
This time they just kicked him out of the palace, which was merciful enough.
Zhao Hai got the man out overnight.
This sudden change naturally caught the queen, who had been prepared, off guard.
Although the Queen was not satisfied after hearing Jinzhi's report, she felt relieved when she heard that the Emperor had personally sent the person away.
The queen smiled and said, "That's good. Those who are sent away by the emperor himself will never have another chance in the future."
Originally, she was disgusted with Chen Mianmian and wanted to make her 'fall' today. After all, there was a dinner party earlier today and there were many people around. Chen Mianmian was an outsider and it was possible that she didn't know the way. But now it is obviously better this way.
Xuanyuan Ling didn't know what the Queen was planning, but if he drove Chen Mianmian out today, the Queen Mother might make a fuss tomorrow. He didn't want to see the Queen Mother at all, so he directly told Zhao Hai not to report any news from the Queen Mother. It was truly the case that out of sight, out of mind.
Xuanyuan Ling was right. The Queen Mother was really upset when she heard the news that Chen Mianmian was sent out of the palace: "The Emperor actually dared to do this. He didn't even send anyone to tell me. He just did this. Does he really take me seriously?"
Cuiyun felt relieved. She had thought that if Chen Mianmian continued like this, something serious would happen. But now the emperor cut the Gordian knot and sent her away. This was a good thing.
Just as she was about to put the worry down, the Queen Mother caused trouble again.
"How can I save face if he sends out the person I summoned into the palace? Bring Chen Mianmian to me. Even if I want to send her out of the palace, I will have to drive her out."
It is obvious that they are betting that they can bring the person back in one day.
Cuiyun knelt down and said, "My queen, you and the emperor are mother and son. Since the result is the same, why do you need to anger the emperor like this?"
This was against the rules, so the Empress Dowager must have some complaints, right? Otherwise, why did the Empress Dowager ask for someone to take care of her when she was sick, and why did the Empress Dowager happen to be sick?
"The Queen is the legitimate daughter of the Chen family and the Queen of the Central Palace. This is the best that can be achieved now."
The Queen Mother actually understood this principle, but she thought: "I asked Chen Mianmian to enter the palace to help the Queen. If she gets pregnant, the Queen can naturally raise the child. Isn't it much better than asking Concubine Li's child? She is just stingy. Can other girls from the Chen family enter the palace and take her place as Queen?"
It's really scary that the Empress Dowager actually said this.
"You can't say that." Cuiyun tried to comfort the Queen Mother: "Now that Concubine Li is pregnant, if she gives the child to the Queen in the future, the Emperor can go to Fengyi Palace more often. The Queen is only 26 years old, there may be a chance that she will get pregnant."
Cuiyun reminded the Queen Mother: "After all, the Queen is the Queen. Compared to someone else's adopted child, the one born from her belly is a legitimate son, and he is also the legitimate bloodline of the Chen family."
Originally, she didn't dare to say that the Empress Dowager disliked the Queen, but given the current situation, she really had to say it. She hoped that the Empress Dowager and the Queen would not become enemies, as that would be the most unwise thing to do. Although the Queen might not be sincerely against the Empress Dowager, at least they were not openly at odds with each other. She hoped that the situation would not get worse.
The Queen Mother listened to Cuiyun's words and felt that the incident with Chen Mianmian was unnecessary. However, no matter how unnecessary it was, she couldn't lose face: "After all, you brought her back. If anyone wants to send her away, I will send her away."
Cuiyun was really upset all day.
The Queen Mother was angry when she saw Cuiyun didn't respond: "I can't order you around anymore?"
Cuiyun had no choice but to agree.
Chen Mianmian, who was driven out of the palace, was sent back to the Chen family. Originally, people thought that Chen Mianmian would be able to become an empress if she entered the palace with the support of the empress dowager, but she was sent back just like that.
As soon as Chen Mianmian came back, those who had bullied her before came again. Seeing her helpless look, they knew that she had not accomplished much since entering the palace. They were disgusted by the fact that she could pretend to be pitiful and ask Nanny Cuiyun to bring her into the palace.
So when Cuiyun came, she saw Chen Mianmian being bullied for the second time. This time, she did not stop it. She just watched Chen Mianmian get beaten up, and then she said lightly that the Empress Dowager still wanted Chen Mianmian to enter the palace.
Chen Mianmian was beaten black and blue and stuffed into the carriage. As soon as he got on the carriage, Cuiyun looked at Chen Mianmian expressionlessly.
"From now on, stay by the side of the Empress Dowager and behave yourself. Don't let the Empress Dowager and the Emperor get into trouble. If something really happens, you will have to take your life into consideration."
Chen Mianmian had just been scared by Xuanyuan Ling and then beaten up. Now she was frightened by Cuiyun. Her mind was a mess. She didn't dare to use her previous cleverness and could only nod.
Then Chen Mianmian sent it out and sent it back.
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