When my wife heard the news, she would be so happy that she couldn't sleep.
Jun Zechen announced in public that the queen had returned to the palace. Seeing that the queen mother did not say anything, the court officials naturally did not dare to say anything.
They lowered their heads, their expressions varied, but they all remained silent.
After the ceremony, Jun Zechen gently took Su Jingyao's hand and sent her back to Kunning Palace, and then went to Cining Palace.
"What happened to the Queen?"
The Queen Mother had a serious expression on her face, her brows furrowed, and she stared straight at Jun Zechen with a sharp gaze, questioning him.
"It's just as I said."
Jun Zechen remained calm and responded calmly.
"You are my son. The court officials and the concubines would believe your words, but how could I believe them? When the Empress died and you were so grief-stricken that you couldn't sleep all night in the Palace of Heavenly Purity, was that just an act?"
The Queen Mother's voice unconsciously rose, and her hands gripped the armrests tightly.
"I've gone to the Qianqing Palace so many times to ask you to let go of the Empress, but you've remained indifferent. Are you just acting?"
The expression on the Queen Mother's face became increasingly solemn.
"Mother, no matter what happened five years ago, I no longer care. Now that the Queen has returned, everything has returned to normal. Mother, please don't delve into it."
Jun Zechen lowered his head slightly, and although his tone was still respectful, he did not allow anyone to refute him.
This was not the first time in the past five years that the emperor had been stubborn. The empress dowager felt helpless when she saw him like this.
She sighed deeply, a hint of fatigue in her eyes.
Although no prince was born during these five years, the emperor did handle state affairs very well and even created the most extensive territory since the founding emperor.
Although he had fewer princes than any previous emperor, with three princes the court officials would not put too much pressure on him.
The Queen Mother could only let Jun Zechen do as he pleased.
She rubbed her temples, then rested her hands on the armrests and said helplessly, "Then why did the emperor come here today?"
"The Queen has returned to the palace. I hope that your mother will hand over the imperial seal and seal to her, allowing her to take charge of the six palaces."
The Empress Dowager knew the Emperor's love for the Empress, so she was not surprised by any of the Emperor's requests.
She frowned slightly and asked, "What about the imperial concubine?"
"The imperial concubine is still the imperial concubine, but all the palace power in her hands has been taken back." Jun Zechen said without hesitation.
The Queen Mother was somewhat helpless and said earnestly, "Your Highness has managed the harem for the past five years. Even if she has no merit, she has worked hard. She also contributed by giving birth to the Third Prince. Isn't it disheartening for you to do this?"
"It was a blessing for her to take the position of Imperial Concubine after giving birth to the Third Prince. Now that the Queen has returned, there's no reason for the Imperial Concubine to continue to hold power."
"The Imperial Concubine is not one to argue, she shouldn't have any objections."
Jun Zechen's attitude was firm and he was not moved at all.
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The Empress Dowager and the Emperor argued with each other and refused to give in.
Seeing that he couldn't persuade his son, he became so angry that his face turned blue.
Reluctantly taking out the Phoenix Seal and the Imperial Treasure, he waved his hand and said impatiently, "Forget it, forget it. Take it and leave quickly. Don't hang around in front of me. Out of sight, out of mind."
At her age, it seems that it is better for her to leave the palace and practice cultivation earlier, so as not to let this disobedient son make her sick.
The Queen Mother leaned back in her chair, closed her eyes, and looked exhausted.
Jun Zechen returned to Kunning Palace.
Su Jingyao had just finished bathing in the bathtub under the careful care of a dozen palace maids. She walked out of the bathtub, her long hair covered with moisture loose and hanging on her slender back.
She was wearing a long skirt that dragged on the ground, and the hem of the skirt swayed gently with her steps.
In five years, her beauty has not diminished, but she has become more charming and passionate, and the charm between her eyebrows and eyes makes people unable to take their eyes away.
Miaoyun and Miaoxia followed behind her to serve her.
After Su Jingyao came back, the deep love between master and servant was once again demonstrated, and the eyes of several personal palace maids were slightly red.
When she saw Jun Zechen and was about to salute, Jun Zechen walked up quickly, took her hand, and led her directly to the couch.
"Anshun, let the queen see." Jun Zechen raised his head slightly and motioned Anshun to come forward.
Anshun walked forward with a smile and gently opened the red cloth on the tray he had been holding. The noble phoenix seal and the queen's imperial seal were immediately revealed to everyone.
"Although the Imperial Concubine has been in charge of the harem for the past five years, after you return, both the Internal Affairs Department and the Six Palaces will naturally be yours to manage."
"This is the Phoenix Seal and Imperial Certificate that I just received from my mother."
Su Jingyao looked at the book of treasures and the phoenix seal, a hint of surprise and satisfaction flashed in her eyes, which was enough.
Seeing that she liked it, Jun Zechen continued, "However, during these five years, the Imperial Concubine should have quite a few people in the harem. You might encounter some resistance in taking over the palace power. If you need my help, please let me know."
"Thank you, Your Majesty, but Your Majesty is usually very busy with government affairs. If Your Majesty is distracted by the affairs of the harem, it will be a burden to you and I will feel bad for you."
Su Jingyao lowered her head slightly, with just the right amount of shyness on her face.
Power naturally has to be in her own hands. How could she let Jun Zechen help her? She didn't share the same mindset with Jun Zechen, so of course she had to train people who couldn't be discovered by Jun Zechen.
Moreover, she eliminated Lin Miaoyin's people one by one, so she felt more at ease.
Since entering the East Palace, Su Jingyao has shown no offensive power towards Jun Zechen, so Jun Zechen always likes to call her Jiaojiao when they are intimate. Recently, he even directly used the word "Jiaojiao" as a nickname for her.
But only Su Jingyao herself knows that she is not the delicate girl in Jun Zechen's palm, but a beautiful snake who will do anything to achieve her goals.
Jun Zechen chuckled and pinched her smooth face, which was pink after she had just taken a bath.
"Okay, just make your own decision." Jun Zechen raised the corners of his mouth, his eyes full of pampering.
He knew clearly in his heart that she didn't care about him at all, she just liked power.
It doesn't matter, he will give her whatever she likes.
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