Chapter 147 Meeting Mother

Su Jingyao changed into a silky, fitted tube-top long dress that perfectly outlined her graceful figure.

The skirt was as smooth as flowing water, and she wore a thin aqua red gauze over it.

The thin gauze fluttered as she walked, making her look lazy, charming and full of allure.

She walked gracefully to the bedside and gently opened the curtains with her delicate hands, her movements extremely graceful.

"Your Majesty, are you still not getting up?"

Jun Zechen sat up upon hearing the voice, with a somewhat lazy look on his face.

He stretched out his hand and pulled Su Jingyao into his arms to sit.

"Today I have asked your father and a few ministers to deal with the rebellious officials and thieves, and they will not attend the morning court."

"Then your majesty should get up and have breakfast."

Su Jingyao leaned on his shoulder, raised her head slightly and spoke, her voice as gentle as water, with a hint of coquettishness.

Jun Zechen, however, hugged the woman in his arms even tighter.

"I miss Yaoyao very much. When I first saw Yaoyao's letter in Lizhou, I wanted to defeat Canglang as soon as possible and come back to see Yaoyao."

His voice was low and affectionate, and his eyes were full of nostalgia.

"Yaoyao, do you miss me?"

Jun Zechen asked seemingly casually, but the slightly trembling ending of his voice revealed an imperceptible caution.

"In no mood."

There was a hint of smile in Su Jingyao's eyes.

When Jun Zechen heard this, he turned her head in astonishment and looked at her with shock on his face.

"Your Majesty, do you know that when there was no news for a month after you attacked Yuzhou, the officials in the court began to get restless and I was worried every day."

Su Jingyao's voice was filled with a bit of grievance and complaint.

Then Su Jingyao pushed him away with force and got off him, her movements filled with a bit of anger.

Su Jingyao walked to the couch and flicked her long sleeves, which drew a beautiful arc in the air.

Sitting on the couch, with his legs bent and crossed on the couch, half lying on the soft pillow, with a questioning look in his eyes.

"Your Majesty, won't you give me an explanation?"

Jun Zechen quickly got out of bed.

He casually grabbed a black silk robe from the hanger beside him, put it on, and tied the belt casually.

He walked past in a hurry.

"Thanks to the topographic map sent by Yaoyao, I was able to capture Qingzhou in less than half a year."

"When I was preparing to attack Yuzhou, I discovered the trap set by Canglang in Yuzhou, so I followed the trend."

"Because I have already sent the generals of the Zhen army who have recovered Yuehui to come to our aid. By then, my army will be inside Yuzhou, and the generals of the Zhen army will be outside Yuzhou. Together, we will attack the Canglang army, and they will have nowhere to escape."

He also sat on the couch, held the person in his arms, and began to explain seriously.

Since meeting Jun Zechen in Taiji Palace yesterday, Su Jingyao could roughly guess Jun Zechen's plan.

But I still asked.

"Then why did the news of His Majesty's disappearance come?"

"Didn't Yaoyao feel it yesterday? There are always people coveting my kingdom, so I must catch them all in one fell swoop, so that the people in the court will respect and fear me and dare not have any evil thoughts."

Jun Zechen raised the corners of his mouth with a hint of coldness, and his eyes revealed majesty and dominance.

Su Jingyao lowered her eyes in thought.

Indeed, Jun Zechen really had no plans left. He went out and defeated the wolf and eliminated the parasites in the court.

"How did Your Majesty know that Prince Duan would rebel?"

"I didn't allow Concubine Shu to go to Prince Duan's fiefdom before, and Prince Duan was very dissatisfied with me."

Jun Zechen's face darkened and a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes.

"After that, I have been telling Prince Duan, intentionally or unintentionally, that I am going to attack Yuehui and Canglang at the same time. By then, the imperial city will have no soldiers to defend."

"Sure enough, Prince Duan began to secretly train the army in his fiefdom, and I knew what he was planning."

There was a hint of disdain in Jun Zechen's eyes. When they were both princes, Prince Duan was no match for him.

You even want to defeat him after he ascends the throne?

Fortunately, the soldiers that Su Jingyao secretly asked her father to prepare were not deployed. If Prince Duan's soldiers were normal yesterday and not controlled by Jun Zechen, Su Jingyao would naturally have a backup plan.

In addition to the 50,000 soldiers summoned by the Yulin Guards and the surrounding areas through Jun Zechen's token, there are also 30,000 soldiers summoned by her father and some generals.

She couldn't possibly pin everything on Jun Zechen. What if Jun Zechen was really gone?

Fortunately, Jun Zechen came back in time, otherwise, I don’t know if Daddy’s alliance with the generals would arouse Jun Zechen’s suspicion.

But it should be okay, because after returning from the expedition, Jun Zechen firmly grasped the military power in his own hands.

The confidence and majesty of being in control of everything cannot be ignored.

The troops his father had assembled were only for emergency purposes and could not pose any substantial threat to Jun Zechen.

"So Your Majesty sent the Queen Mother to the Huguo Temple because you don't want her to interfere in this matter?"

Su Jingyao raised her head slightly, with a questioning look in her eyes.

"Well, if the Queen Mother had noticed this, I'm afraid that Prince Duan would have been dealt with by the Queen Mother before he even showed up in the palace."

Jun Zechen chuckled.

Jun Zechen's grandfather's family is a prominent family with branches in various cities and is very powerful.

If the Empress Dowager knew, it would be uncertain whether Prince Duan would be able to enter the Imperial City.

No wonder Jun Zechen wanted to send the Queen Mother away.

"Your Majesty knows everything, yet you let me be frightened."

A hint of anger appeared on Su Jingyao's face, and she struggled hard to get out of his arms.

"How could I have known that Yaoyao was so bold that she dared to go directly to Taiji Palace? Besides, the fewer people knew about my plan, the better, so I didn't tell them."

"But I will never let anything happen to Yaoyao."

Jun Zechen quickly reached out and held her in his arms again.

"But I was wrong to scare Yaoyao. The Canglang royal family is now a prisoner of war of the monarchy. When we return to the court with the army, I will let the Canglang royal family lead the horses for Yaoyao."

Jun Zechen's tone was full of flattery and compensation.

"Besides, I have collected a lot of rare treasures from Canglang this time. When the time comes, Yaoyao can go to my treasury to choose. She will definitely find something she likes."

A gleam of light flashed in Su Jingyao's lowered eyes.

A rare treasure?

That's good indeed, she'll have to pick and choose.

"After I send a minister to take over Canglang and completely integrate Canglang into the monarchy, I will take Yaoyao to visit Canglang."

Su Jingyao wasn't angry at all, she was just teasing him.

Then he raised the corners of his mouth and nodded slightly.

As an emperor, there are some things that need to be kept secret. She understands that, after all, trouble comes from the mouth.

If Jun Zechen had not been strict enough, he would not be alive today.

Su Jingyao suddenly seemed to have thought of something and asked a question.

"Your Majesty just said that Canglang set a trap for you. How did Your Majesty know about this trap?"

Her eyes were inquiring.

Jun Zechen's eyes dodged unconsciously, and the momentary panic disappeared in a flash.

"The daughter of an old friend was living in seclusion in Canglang Yiyuan City. She knew that I was leading the army of the monarchy to the city."

"I also learned that Canglang was moving all the food and grass from Yiyuan City, and then he secretly left Yiyuan City and passed the news to me."

Su Jingyao raised her eyebrows slightly when she heard this, with a hint of alertness in her eyes.

An old friend’s daughter?

It’s better not to be a lover.

A hint of coldness quickly flashed across Su Jingyao's eyes.

Then she asked casually, "Is this old friend's daughter coming back?"

"The Wolf has been recaptured. She will follow the army back to the court."

"She has made great contributions in this attack on Canglang. I plan to make her the county lord and give her a mansion in the capital so that she can have a place to settle down."

Jun Zechen looked calm.

Su Jingyao nodded slightly.

Normally, only the daughter of a prince could be given the title of county lord. It seems that the daughter of this old friend still has some weight.

However, since Jun Zecheng did not take her into his harem, it didn't matter.

Su Jingyao was no longer curious.

Jun Zechen stayed with Su Jingyao for the whole day, and tonight Su Jingyao rested in the Qianqing Palace again.

Today, like the sleeping halls in the Qianqing Palace and Kunning Palace, there are traces of Su Jingyao's life everywhere.

There is an exquisite dressing table and a dressing room full of clothes. Su Jingyao has gradually gotten used to it and it doesn't matter where she sleeps.

Now is the time when spring flowers are in full bloom, and flowers are blooming everywhere, so gorgeous and tempting.

The weather today is especially good. The azure sky is like a pure gem, with white clouds floating slowly.

The sunlight is soft and warm, shining on the earth, as if giving everything in the world a layer of dazzling golden edge.

Su Jingyao's mother went to the palace to submit a memorial requesting an audience. Now that Su Jingyao is the empress, it is naturally easy for her to see her mother.

I personally approved my mother's application to enter the palace and everything was accomplished.

Miaoyun went to the palace gate early in the morning to wait for the greeting in great joy.

Su Jingyao sat leisurely on the couch, holding a book in her hands, but she looked up at the door from time to time, quietly waiting for her mother to arrive.

As soon as Madam Su came in, Su Jingyao couldn't wait to get down from the couch, walking hurriedly.

When Mrs. Su was about to salute, Su Jingyao quickly reached out her hands to support her, her movements gentle but urgent.

"Mom, no need to be so polite."

Su Jingyao's face was filled with a warm smile and her eyes were full of concern.

Mrs. Su smiled and looked at Su Jingyao, her eyes full of love and joy.

Every time she saw her daughter, Mrs. Su's face was filled with pride and honor.

"Okay, I won't be polite in this inner hall."

Mrs. Su said as she took Su Jingyao's hand and walked to the couch and sat down.

"What's the matter with you coming here today, mother?"

Su Jingyao tilted her head slightly, with curiosity in her eyes.

"I heard from your father that the army will return to the capital in half a month, and your brother will be back by then."

"Your brother is now 24 years old. He has always wanted to achieve something before getting married, so he has never put his mind on marriage. He was not satisfied with the ladies from wealthy families that I showed him before."

Mrs. Su frowned slightly, with a hint of helplessness in her tone.

"Now that I have returned from the expedition with His Majesty, it is time to arrange a marriage for your brother."

Mrs. Su said, patting Su Jingyao's hand gently as she spoke.

"Does mother have any noble lady in mind?"

"I am going to hold a Qushui Banquet for your brother. I will invite all the young men and young ladies in the capital who are of appropriate age to come. Let your brother choose by himself first, otherwise he will be dissatisfied with the ones I choose for him."

Mrs. Su shook her head helplessly, but a smile appeared on her lips.

Sometimes Madam Su didn't understand her son's thoughts. If her son had not been in his early twenties, Madam Su would have given him a maid as his concubine.

Mrs. Su began to wonder if her son didn't like women.

Thinking of this, Mrs. Su couldn't help but sigh softly.

"Of course it's good. Brother is old enough now and it's time for him to get married and have children." Su Jingyao said with a gentle smile on her face.

"Well, I want to hold this Qushui Banquet in a month. I wonder if Yaoyao will come to give your brother a thumbs-up then?"

Mrs. Su looked at Su Jingyao expectantly and still hoped that she would go.

"Okay, since this involves my brother's life, I will definitely leave the palace when the time comes."

Su Jingyao smiled and nodded, agreeing to Mrs. Su's request.