Three old ministers stood waiting outside the Imperial Study. In particular, Liang Qianfan, the Minister of the Court of Imperial Sacrifices, immediately closed his eyes when he saw Empress Zhao Yunwan's attire. He also reminded the two old men next to him, and the two clever old men followed suit, lowering their heads and closing their eyes.
The Minister of the Court of Imperial Sacrifices only planned in his heart that he would have to personally submit a memorial another day, citing the ancestral rituals to remind the Empress to be mindful of propriety.
Then, the Empress's cries came from the Imperial Study. The three old ministers knew that the Empress had probably found someone to take the blame in the opium case.
How could these shrewd old foxes not see through Zhao Yunwan's little scheme?
Seeing his beloved woman rushing towards him with tears streaming down her face, Emperor Hui quickly ordered his men to send the Crown Prince back to the Eastern Palace.
Seeing Zhao Yunwan kneeling there, with her crystal-clear skin and hearing her delicate sobs, I felt a surge of blood rush to my head.
Opioids are no longer important.
Holding Zhao Yunwan in his arms, they made love. After he was satisfied, Zhao Yunwan, lying on the pillow, sobbed softly, "Jinglang, I only found out this morning that there were such treacherous things in the garden of Kunning Palace. I have already had them all removed. I really didn't know! I rarely go to that garden. If you don't believe me, you can ask the people in the palace."
Zhao Yunwan, having just received the rain and dew, was even more radiant, and exuded a refreshing fragrance. Xiao Jing, smelling it, became aroused again. He could only see her cherry-like lips opening and closing, but he couldn't hear what she was saying; all he wanted was to devour her.
This damned royal rule stipulates the number of days the emperor and empress can spend together each month.
It's not as good as when she was a concubine, when he could see her whenever he wanted.
"Wan'er, don't say anything, I'll handle it, don't worry! Just remember to tell me what you want in the future, don't make decisions on your own. Don't rush Ding'er's throne." After saying that, she pounced on him again.
Zhao Yunwan smiled smugly beneath her. This man, even as emperor, couldn't escape her seductive charms!
Xiao Sheng, that damned ingrate, how could he have gone mad and run to that secluded garden? She must find out the truth.
The three old men, who had been waiting outside the imperial study for a long time without receiving a word from the emperor, left the palace somewhat unsteadily.
The three remained silent the entire way, as today's events reminded them of Jin Shengchao.
A single ill-advised decision by the emperor can sow the seeds of future trouble. Even if it costs me my old bones, I must ensure the emperor thoroughly investigates this matter. Regardless of who planted the opium, Empress Zhao Yunwan is ultimately at fault.
Xiao Sheng, who was sent back to the East Palace, woke up shortly afterward. He told Xiao Ma'er to quickly pack his luggage so he could stay at Grand Tutor Li's residence for a long time.
He knew that if he didn't leave the palace soon, his life might be taken away.
Little Horse didn't ask any more questions. He knew what the Crown Prince had done that morning, and he was very happy for the Crown Prince.
Qianmian also learned that Xiao Sheng was going to live outside the palace. He felt that Xiao Sheng seemed to be starting to plan for himself and was no longer the silly child he used to be.
Qianmian must stay in the palace. The late emperor was such a smart man; if he was murdered, he would definitely leave behind evidence. He must investigate while Zhao Yunwan's attention is diverted.
By the time Zhao Yunwan received Emperor Hui's assurance and personally went to the Eastern Palace to arrest the person, Xiao Sheng had already taken his horse and rushed to the Li family.
Zhao Yunwan returned to Kunning Palace and smashed a lot of things.
Seeing that his mother was angry, Xiao Ding quickly ran over and hugged Zhao Yunwan.
"Mother, Mother, what's wrong?" Xiao Ding had never seen his mother behave like this before. She had always been very tactful and could handle state affairs for her father, and she managed the harem very well.
From the time he was old enough to understand, his mother demanded that he do everything perfectly, and he followed his mother's wishes and became excellent.
Is there anything the Empress Dowager is dissatisfied with?
"Ding'er, why did you become the second son of the legitimate wife? The throne should have been yours. That vile woman used tricks to give birth to Xiao Sheng ahead of time and stole your position as the eldest son. Your mother is not willing to accept this. Your mother will take it back."
"When your father named you, he entrusted you with the heavy responsibility of being the eldest son. Dingsheng! Do you understand?"
Xiao Ding nodded. His mother had explained the origin of his name many times. So, from the time he was old enough to understand, he knew he would ascend the throne, and he strived to become more like a crown prince.
Having already entered the Imperial Academy, Xiao Ding naturally knew about the succession traditions of the Southern Chen Kingdom. He didn't care; he would definitely sit on the throne. Xiao Sheng, that good-for-nothing, was no match for him at all.
In the palace and the court, everyone knew that Xiao Ding was talented while Xiao Sheng was a tyrant who was ignorant and incompetent.
Although the emperor appointed Li Ting as the Crown Prince's tutor, the Crown Prince did not need to be highly skilled in martial arts. What the Crown Prince needed was the ability to govern the country and control the ministers.
What can Li Ting bring to Xiao Sheng? Probably just a strong physique! Just a tiger with its teeth pulled. The northwest border defense has been replaced by his uncle, and the general guarding the southwest was personally promoted by the Empress Dowager. The Jiangnan region is wealthy, and several imperial merchants are actually the Empress Dowager's people.
It must be said that Zhao Yunwan had a long-term vision and paved the way for Xiao Ding long ago.
A child with a mother is a treasure; this applies to all times and spaces, right?
Zhao Yunwan was thinking that Xiao Sheng's madness was definitely not accidental. The opium she fed him was not enough to drive him crazy. So, was Xiao Sheng really crazy or was he pretending to be crazy?
She asked Lu Dacheng to come over.
Zhao Yunwan no longer avoids Xiao Ding's presence. When Lu Dacheng arrived at Kunning Palace, he was somewhat surprised to see Xiao Ding there as well.
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