Chapter 204 The Envoy is Wei Lingze's Defeated General
"Your Majesty, I am of humble origin and limited knowledge, so I dare not speak ill of Young Master Wei."
Chunxi knelt down, not daring to respond.
"Madam Shen, there's no need to be so nervous. I'm just asking casually. Just answer according to your own experience. Besides, you're He'er's aunt now, and you're also Wei Lingze's elder. Criticizing him is nothing."
The Queen's tone was gentle but her attitude was quite firm and she would not allow Chunxi to refuse.
Chunxi pursed her lips and fell silent.
Seeing this, the Queen added, "No matter what Madam Shen said today, I promise that not a single word will be leaked, and I will forgive you."
Since the Queen had said so, Princess Hengyang immediately said, "The Queen's words are always true and never false. Besides, I am still here, so Ah Xi, you can speak without worry."
Having said that, if Chunxi continues to be shy, it will be offensive.
Chunxi knelt on the ground and said loudly, "My humble knowledge makes me dare not casually comment on Young Master Wei's character and ability. During my years as a slave, the Wei family has treated me with kindness and generosity. Logically, I should be grateful and have no complaints. However, during these days of marrying Lord Shen, I have learned a lot. I dare to say that Young Master Wei today is not even one ten-thousandth of what he was before."
The queen was curious: "Why did Madam Shen say that?"
"Before he was injured, Young Master Wei was gentle and polite, even to the servants in the mansion. But after he was injured, he became a completely different person. After I left the Wei family, Young Master Wei always found fault with me. After learning that I was married, Young Master Wei even disliked my husband. It seemed like it was a humiliation to him that someone like me had become his elder."
At the end, Chunxi's tone was tinged with grievance.
Princess Hengyang had witnessed Wei Lingze's attitude towards Chunxi firsthand, and had also heard of Wei Lingze's conflict with Shen Qingyuan. She nodded and said, "Sister-in-law, I can vouch for Ah Xi. Everything Ah Xi just said is true. Wei Lingze simply despises her and has no respect for her, his young aunt. Many people saw him and Shen Qingyuan fighting before."
The Queen's eyes flickered slightly, and she asked more bluntly, "So Wei Lingze is indeed having a bad temper and is moody now?"
How can I answer this question directly?
Chunxi lowered her head and said aggrievedly, "I don't know how Young Master Wei treats other people, but he never has a good face towards me. I'm of low birth, so it's okay to be looked down upon. I just feel sorry for my husband because of me and because Young Master Wei is venting his anger on him. Your Majesty, you don't know that last time you ordered a re-wedding for me, Young Master Wei actually wanted to invite people from Wuyou Pavilion to disrupt the event..."
Chunxi started talking and couldn't stop.
The Queen listened for a while and found nothing important, so she interrupted Chunxi: "It's getting late. Madam Shen is entering the palace for the first time. Why don't you go to the Imperial Garden with the princess and take a walk around."
Chunxi reacted immediately and apologized, "I have spoken too much, please forgive me, Your Majesty."
The Queen did not blame them and ordered people to send Chunxi and Princess Hengyang away.
After the two men left, the trusted palace maid immediately stepped forward to continue massaging the queen's head.
The Queen closed her eyes and recalled Chunxi's answer. She curled her lips and said, "Madam Shen is indeed a smart person. No wonder even Hengyang likes to play with her."
Not long after, Yun also brought Xiao Qinghe to Kunning Palace.
The queen waved away the palace maids and looked at the two of them with a dignified smile.
After chatting for a while, the Queen said to Xiao Qinghe, "Sister Xianfei misses her family very much. It's rare for He'er to come to the palace, so go and see her."
Xiao Qinghe thanked her and left. The Queen then asked Yun, "How has your son been recuperating lately? Will his suspension from duty be a major setback for him?"
Yun tightened the handkerchief and said calmly, "Thank you, Empress, for your concern. Ze'er managed to survive three years of paralysis. This little setback is nothing to him now. Besides, I've really spoiled him too much in the past three years. He really needs to be tempered."
Yun Shi didn't intend to plead for Wei Lingze. Instead, the Queen sighed and said, "This child is truly pitiful, but Prince Ying's guards were seriously injured, and Hengyang was frightened. If Your Majesty doesn't deal with them, they will definitely not let this go."
Wei Lingze had gone to apologize with injuries before, but Princess Hengyang and Prince Ying did not appreciate it, so he has not received their forgiveness until now.
Yun immediately said, "Zer was punished at home before. The princess and the prince couldn't bear to punish him again. After his injuries heal in a few days, he will definitely go to the princess and the prince to apologize."
The queen nodded, spoke to Yun for a while, and then let Yun leave.
Not long after Yun left, Concubine Xian sent someone to say, "Her Majesty Xian has asked this servant to report to Her Majesty that Young Master Wei's temperament has indeed changed drastically. He has hurt Madam Wei several times in the past few months since their marriage. However, Madam Wei, out of consideration for the relationship between the two families, has not made this known to the public."
The queen's eyes flickered as she made a decision. She asked the palace servant to reward the messenger and then said solemnly, "Come here, change your clothes."
After these words were spoken, a group of palace maids surrounded the queen and walked towards the inner hall.
Yun left Kunning Palace and went straight to the Imperial Garden.
Yun Wantang had been chatting with the ladies of the aristocratic families in the Imperial Garden for quite a while. Seeing Yun Shi arrive, she immediately walked over to her and asked, "Sister, why are you here alone? Where's He'er?"
"The Empress felt sorry for Concubine Xian who missed her family, so she sent He'er to Concubine Xian's palace."
"The Queen is truly kind."
Yun Wantang praised her sincerely and pulled Yun to sit down. "Did the Queen ask about Ze'er?"
"I asked, and the Queen also feels sorry for Ze'er, but Ze'er got into such a big trouble this time, he should rest and reflect at home."
As Yun spoke, her eyes couldn't help but turn red.
Ze'er has been delayed for three years. If he can't return to work soon, he will probably be devastated.
If Yun Wantang hadn't repeatedly told her not to ask the Queen to plead for mercy today, she would probably still be crying in Kunning Palace.
Yun Wantang knew that Yun Shi was very worried. She grabbed Yun Shi's hand and comforted her softly, "Don't worry too much, sister. Ze'er was seriously injured for three years and still managed to stand up again. His Majesty will definitely re-employ Ze'er soon."
Yun Wantang spoke with confidence. Although Yun was still worried, he controlled his emotions and didn't let anyone see it.
The imperial garden was very large. After Princess Hengyang took Chunxi for a walk around, the palace banquet was about to begin.
After sitting down at the table, Chunxi still sat next to Princess Hengyang.
The emperor and empress did not arrive until the banquet started.
Everyone stood up and saluted, shouting "Long live the emperor!". It was the first time Chunxi was so close to the emperor. She didn't even dare to look up. She could only see a corner of the bright yellow dragon robe through the gorgeous phoenix robe.
Only after the emperor and empress took their seats were everyone else allowed to sit down.
This palace banquet was originally intended to welcome the envoys. Now that the envoys did not come, Yun Wantang, the only person who had contact with the envoys, naturally became the focus of the banquet.
Soon after the banquet started, the Queen began talking to Yun Wantang in front of everyone.
When talking about the members of the envoys, Yun Wantang suddenly said, "Actually, there's a minister in the envoys who everyone should know. He's Xuanyuan Lang, who was beheaded by General Wei four years ago and had his arm broken."
As soon as these words were spoken, there was silence all around and Chunxi's eyelids twitched slightly.
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