She is the only one he cares about!
Ling Yue and the Ling family had long been separated. Her only relative was her father who lived far away in the frontier. When Jun Zechen went to war, General Ling worked under him. He was an honest and decent man.
Therefore, even though Jun Zechen knew that Ling Yue had done so many wrong things, he did not implicate Ling Yue's family.
Imprisoning Ling Yue in the cold palace was also in the hope that Ling Yue could spend her whole life repenting for her mistakes.
Did Yaoyao want him to kill Ling Yue?
But Ling Yue was his first wife after all. If he really killed her, it would be Yaoyao herself who would be criticized by the world.
Jun Zechen's mind was full of thoughts. He thought more and more that this woman was becoming more and more greedy.
In the past, I said nice things and it was enough as long as I got his favor, but what about now?
In the past, even if he was angry and put on airs a little, she would tactfully give him a way out, but what about now?
They actually kicked him out directly!
The more he thought about it, the more Jun Zechen's heart sank.
"Anshun." Jun Zechen suddenly shouted in a deep voice with a gloomy expression.
Anshun's heart skipped a beat, and he hurriedly replied, "Your Majesty."
"Tell me, who do I favor the most in the harem?"
Jun Zechen once again asked this confusing question.
Fuquan, who was standing by, couldn't help but twitch his lips when he heard this. He clearly remembered that the last time His Majesty asked this question, it was him he asked, and he had said it was the Imperial Concubine, now the commoner Ling.
He deserved to die at that time. He was lucky that His Majesty didn't punish him.
An Shun was visibly stunned when he heard this question, but he quickly recovered and answered without hesitation, "Of course it's the Queen."
Who in the harem can compare to the favor of the Empress? Anshun has actually been by His Majesty's side and has witnessed with his own eyes how His Majesty and the Empress interact with each other.
Not to mention the rare treasures and toys that were sent to the Queen every now and then, just the unique gentleness of His Majesty and the way he tried to make people happy from time to time were things he had never seen in any other concubine except the Queen.
After hearing Anshun's answer, Jun Zechen nodded with satisfaction, and the expression on his face eased slightly.
Then Jun Zechen frowned tightly again. It seemed that the problem still lay with Ling Yue.
"Anshun, Ling Yue plotted to murder the eldest and third princes, framed the queen, and imprisoned her in the cold palace, forcing her to kneel at the gate for two hours every day to repent for her sins."
Jun Zechen said this expressionlessly, paused, and then continued to instruct: "The Third Prince will be raised by Consort Xian (An Jinyan)."
Although he hated Concubine Xian very much, he could see that Yaoyao had promoted Concubine Xian many times, so he thought Concubine Xian must be her person.
In that case, would Concubine Xian be happier if the third prince was given to her to raise?
"Yes, Your Majesty." Anshun responded respectfully.
"Go and tell the Queen the news." Jun Zechen ordered.
"Wait, the Queen likes painting. I remember that a few days ago, the Grand Tutor sent me the exquisitely crafted four treasures of the study produced in Huzhou. I'll send them to the Queen. I'll also send all the ten pieces of Shu brocade that Shuzhou paid tribute to me this year to the Queen. I'll have the people from the Ministry of Internal Affairs expand the pond in Kunning Palace, and have the people from Yulong City send some butterfly carp..."
Jun Zechen racked his brains to think of every gift he could think of, and then kept talking.
The corners of Anshun's mouth twitched uncontrollably. His Majesty was so angry just now, but now he was trying every possible way to coax the Queen.
"Alright, that's all. Anshun, you go to Kunning Palace in person and deliver the things. Also, be sure to tell the Queen that I'm punishing the commoner Ling and that I'm handing the Third Prince over to the care of the virtuous concubine."
"Yes, Your Majesty, I will go right away." An Shun replied, then hurried out.
After Anshun left, Jun Zechen finally put his mind back on the memorials and began to concentrate on dealing with today's memorials.
Time passed minute by minute, and after more than half an hour, Anshun walked into the imperial study.
"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you." Anshun bowed respectfully.
When Jun Zechen heard Anshun's voice, he stopped writing, raised his head and looked down at Anshun.
"Get up. When the Queen saw the gift I sent her, did she say anything? What was her expression?"
"Your Majesty, the Queen is very happy and smiles very gently. She also asked me to convey her gratitude to Your Majesty." Anshun's face looked a little abnormal and slightly pale.
How could he tell whether the Queen was happy or unhappy?
When Anshun went to Kunning Palace to deliver something, the queen was sitting quietly on the phoenix chair. She looked noble and indifferent, and he didn't dare to look at her for too long.
After all, the queen in front of His Majesty and the queen he saw from time to time were like two different people.
When the Queen saw the things sent by His Majesty, she just smiled slightly and said thank you lightly.
But he couldn't just tell His Majesty like that. Since the Empress was smiling anyway, he would just assume that the Empress was happy.
When Jun Zechen heard this, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, "Really?"
Before Anshun could respond, Jun Zechen immediately said, "I think it's almost time for dinner. Let's go to the Queen's for dinner tonight."
After saying that, he stood up and strode out.
Anshun followed His Majesty nervously, it was all over.
When Jun Zechen arrived at the gate of Kunning Palace, he looked at the tightly closed door and his face suddenly became gloomy, as if water could drip out of it.
He turned his head abruptly and glared at Anshun fiercely, his eyes looking as if he wanted to eat someone. "Is this what you call the Queen being happy?"
Anshun was also frightened and broke out in a cold sweat. When he came out of Kunning Palace, the door of Kunning Palace was not locked.
Anshun instantly knelt down with a thud, and said in a trembling voice, "Your Majesty, please forgive me. I presumptuously speculated on your Majesty's feelings. I am guilty."
Jun Zechen stared intently at the three large characters "Kunning Palace" on the gate, his eyes as sharp as two swords.
After a long time, he turned around and said through gritted teeth, "Return to the Palace of Heavenly Purity."
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