Chapter 268 The Queen Mother Arrives

The Queen Mother had not appeared in public for a long time, and she had lost a lot of weight compared to the last time Yun Qin saw her.

After losing weight, her cheekbones became more prominent. She no longer had the youthful and graceful look she had before, but instead looked much older than her actual age.

There was a hint of coldness and harshness in his eyes and brows.

It can be seen that the last time Huo Jinchi demolished her Buddhist temple, it was a big blow to her.

Nanny Sun helped her down and everyone came forward to greet them.

"See you, Queen Mother."

"I pay my respects to the Empress Dowager. May the Empress Dowager live a thousand years and enjoy a thousand blessings."

"Get up, everyone." The Queen Mother's voice was quite gentle, and she held the hands of the Queen and Huo Jinchi, "It's more lively here. The palace is so cold and deserted. I miss you a little bit."

"It becomes even more lively now that mother is here." said the queen with a smile.

The Queen Mother patted her hands and glanced at everyone. "It's such a bright sun. Thank you for coming to greet me."

Naturally, everyone said it was not hard.

Although she said this, the Queen Mother had no intention of entering the palace gate. Her eyes passed over Fang Ying and fell on Yun Qin instead. "Xipin, I heard that you have been ill for a long time. You look good now. You are much better now."

Yun Qin knew this would happen again, and she didn't find it strange. She said in a neither humble nor arrogant manner, "Thank you, Queen Mother, for your concern. I am no longer in good health. On the contrary, I have not had the opportunity to visit you during your illness, and I feel very uneasy."

"It's okay." The Queen Mother cast a heavy gaze on her, "From now on, you will all stay in this palace. Just come and talk to me more often."

"Yes." Yun Qin responded again.

She felt that she was really joking. Even if she really asked herself to go, Yunqin would not dare to go. If she really made the empress dowager angry, she could not afford the responsibility.

Huo Jinchi glanced at the beads of sweat on Yun Qin's forehead and said first, "Mother, you have traveled a long way. If you have anything to say, let's talk inside."

"Yes, that's right. Mother, please come into the palace and have some rest." The Queen also said.

The Queen Mother's expression was neither gloomy nor cheerful, with a hint of smile on her lips, "I am really happy to see that you two are getting along well."

These words made Yun Qin look at the Queen's face, and sure enough, she saw that her expression froze.

He couldn't help but shake his head in his heart. It seemed that not only him, but the Queen Mother was also very dissatisfied with the Queen.

Fortunately, the Queen Mother was indeed tired. After going to the bedroom, she did not keep them for too long. In the end, only the Emperor and the Empress were left.

Walking out of Ci'an Hall and feeling the warm breeze outside, Yun Qin breathed a sigh of relief.

The Queen Mother is indeed the Queen Mother. Her aura is no joke.

Yunqin hadn't taken two steps when Fang Danying came up to her and said with a smile, "Empress Xi, what you said today was really beautiful."

Yun Qin was not polite to her and asked directly: "Aren't you the most favored by the Queen Mother? Why didn't you stay by her side to serve her?"

When this really happens, the one who stays by the Queen Mother's side will still be the Empress.

I don't know what she is so proud of.

The smile on Fang Danying's face froze after being poked in the sore spot. "Empress Xi, you don't think that the Queen Mother really cares about you when she asked you a question just now, do you?"

Yun Qin glanced at her and said coldly: "If you want to know so much, go ask the Queen Mother. Why are you asking me?"

After saying this, he ignored her and walked straight to the carriage.

The room was left stomping its feet in anger.

At this time, Nie Danying came over and sneered at her, "Some people just talk too much. Now that she is in great favor again, how could she take you seriously?"

"You don't talk much?" Fang Danying glared at her, "Instead of watching me being so lively, you should think more about yourself!"

After she finished speaking, she left with the palace maid without looking back.

Nie Danying stood there, without a trace of anger on his face, and said coldly: "I want to see how long she can be so proud!"

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Not long after Yunqin walked out, she met Concubine Shen.

Judging from her appearance, she must have been waiting here on purpose.

"If you have nothing to do, Madam Xi, why don't you go to my Liuyun Pavilion and have a seat?"

Yunqin has never visited her since she was in confinement.

At first, it was because of physical reasons that she couldn't move around freely. Later, the little princess became very weak, and Shen Yanxin was worried and exhausted all day long. Yun Qin felt that she probably didn't have the energy to entertain guests.

Since she invited him today, Yun Qin did not refuse, "Okay."

When Shen Yanxin saw that she agreed, a smile immediately appeared on his face, as if he was very happy.

After entering Liuyun Pavilion, before tea was served, she said to Xiangtan, "Go and bring the little princess here quickly. Concubine Xi has never seen the little princess before."

"Don't bother." Yun Qin couldn't stop herself, Xiang Tan quickly carried the child out.

"After coming to the palace, the little princess has been sleeping well. She has gained two kilograms in the past few days. Come and have a look." Shen Yanxin came over holding the child.

Yunqin was puzzled as to why one or two people were so keen on selling their children to her.

She leaned over to take a look. The baby in the cradle was obviously much smaller than Princess Zhaoning, but very fair and delicate. He was sleeping, and no one knew what he was dreaming about. The corners of his mouth were slightly curled up, which was very adorable.

Yun Qin thought that she was not a person who liked children, but her expression gradually relaxed and her eyes were filled with a gentle smile.

As if disturbed by being carried around, the baby's raised mouth corners suddenly turned downward and he whimpered a few times in discomfort.

Yun Qin quickly lowered her voice and said, "Take her back and let her sleep well."

Only then did Shen Yanxin hand the child to Xiangtan.

They both watched her leave until she carried the child back to the inner hall before looking away.

Shen Yanxin looked at Yunqin and said, "It is all thanks to Concubine Xi that the little princess is where she is today."

What was supposed to come finally came. Yunqin was reluctant to come, perhaps because of this.

A great favor can be likened to a great revenge. Although she did not regret saving people, she had to strike the right balance when dealing with the Shen family at this time, which made her feel tired.

Yun Qin smiled softly and said, "In fact, General Shen has already thanked you on your behalf that day."

So don't keep thanking her, otherwise she really won't dare to come in the future.

"Thank you so much, it's well deserved."

Speaking of Shen Che, Shen Yanxin showed some hesitation, and then seemed to have made up his mind and said: "Speaking of my brother, I actually have one more thing I want to ask the queen."

"What's the matter?" Yun Qin raised her eyebrows.

Shen Yanxin glanced at Rong Xin and thought that since Yun Qin did not avoid her when mentioning her brother, she should know some inside information.

Although she had made up her mind, she still seemed a little hesitant. She pursed her lips twice before saying, "The Queen said that since my brother came back from the west, my family has been looking for a marriage for him, but it has not been successful."

"Your Majesty should also know that the Shen family is now considered the new nobles, and there are countless eyes watching. As long as my brother's marriage is not settled, there will be countless variables. My parents at home have already turned gray with worry."

"So, so I was thinking, could you please advise my brother, I think he would be more willing to listen than others..."

Before she finished her words, Rong Xin couldn't help but said, "Madam Shen, please be careful with your words. My madam is not a relative of the Shen family. How can she be involved in the affairs of your Shen family?"

Yun Qin, who was stunned, came back to her senses at this time. She stood up immediately and glanced at Shen Yanxin calmly, "I will pretend that I have never heard of this matter. The little princess has also seen it. I will take my leave first."

Seeing that she was angry, Shen Yanxin hurriedly said: "My queen, I have no other intentions, and I know this is inappropriate, but, but I really have no choice."

As she spoke, she stepped in front of Yun Qin and took out a stack of letters from her bosom. "Please have a look, Your Majesty. These are letters that my brother has sent to me recently. Once you have read them, you will understand why I have come to Your Majesty to beg for help."

Of course Yun Qin refused to read them, so Shen Yanxin opened them one by one, "Look, in every letter, my brother would ask me about the queen's recent situation..."

As he spoke, he held up all the letters in front of Yunqin.

Yun Qin impatiently shook her hand away and said coldly: "Why should I read your family letter!"

In her impression, Shen Yanxin has always been a sensible person, but today she actually dared to expose such a thing in the open, which was simply unbelievable.

Yun Qin was not so angry that she lost her mind, and she realized that there was another hidden story behind it.

"Shen Yanxin, if you really want me to help you, you should come up with some decent reasons."

Stop being crazy!

Facing Yun Qin's cold eyes that seemed to be able to see through people's souls, Shen Yanxin slowly dropped his shoulders and sat back in his chair.

After a long pause, she said in a low voice, "Your Majesty, my mother came to the palace to see me a few days ago. She brought along a maid who knew medicine. She wanted to help me regulate my body so that I could get pregnant again faster. But unexpectedly, she diagnosed that I might never get pregnant again..."