"What are you talking about, Queen Mother? The Emperor's filial piety is well known. By saying this, aren't you accusing him of being unfilial? If the Emperor were unfilial, do you think you would still be alive?"
Qianlong found it a little funny. He loved the way she protected him.
"Indeed, everyone in the world can see how filial I am to the Empress Dowager. If the Empress Dowager wants to slander me, she can always find another excuse. This one really won't do.
What are you still standing there for? Take them away. As for the Queen Mother, she raised me after all, so I won't do anything to her. But Shoukang Palace will be deserted from now on."
"yes."
The Queen Mother watched helplessly as the servants who had served her for many years were taken away one by one. She wanted to say something but was stopped by Li Yu.
"You are the Queen Mother. Since I have done something wrong, I must be punished. If I leave it alone, it will be detrimental to the stability of the country. Please don't make things difficult for me, Queen Mother."
"roll!"
The Queen Mother fell down on her seat, holding her chest. She thought she might really be sick, otherwise why would her heart hurt so much.
Mu Sili looked at her coldly. If she was not doing well, then others, such as the Queen Mother, would not be able to do well either.
"Your Majesty, the Queen Mother seems to be really ill. Why don't you ask an imperial physician to see her? I'm smart and don't have any Chinese medicine. Don't worry."
"I can only feel at ease after the imperial physician examines you. If you are truly alright, he will treat the Empress Dowager. You are such a fool! Don't do this again next time.
Empress Dowager, you raised me and I am grateful to you, but you are also my mother's murderer. From today on, you should stay in Shoukang Palace.
It was you who deliberately framed the late queen and caused her to be imprisoned in Jingyang Palace. I think it's time for you to experience her feelings. Don't worry, I won't do anything to you."
Mu Sili looked at Qianlong with emotion after hearing this. Qianlong was venting her anger. After all, the late queen really loved her and chose to commit suicide for her own good.
"Your Majesty, thank you for speaking up for my aunt. If my aunt knew that you stood up for her, she would be at peace in her grave."
"If I had been braver back then, how could we have gotten into all these troubles now? Ultimately, it's because I was too cowardly. Don't worry, I will protect you from now on."
"I know. It's getting late and you've been tired all day. Let's go back to Chengqian Palace."
"good."
The Queen Mother watched them leave Shoukang Palace hand in hand, and she became so anxious that she suffered a stroke.
The news of the Empress Dowager's stroke spread throughout the harem in an instant. Everyone thought that the Empress Dowager had suffered a stroke because of the servants' poor service, otherwise Qianlong would not have punished the people in Shoukang Palace.
"Your Majesty, you are the Queen, you must set an example first. You must visit Shoukang Palace no matter what."
"I know. I never thought the Queen Mother would be defeated so quickly. Concubine Xian's tactics are extraordinary. I admire her. Let's go. We must not give others a chance to talk about us."
"yes."
After learning that the Queen had left, Concubine Gao also took people to Shoukang Palace. Although she also disliked the Queen Mother, she was her mother-in-law, and she still had to go and see her since something had happened to her.
"Why did the Queen Mother suddenly have a stroke? Wasn't it said a few days ago that the Queen Mother was in good health? Could she have been harmed by someone when she suddenly had a stroke?"
"My lady, please don't talk nonsense. The affairs of Shoukang Palace are not for you to inquire about. Let's go to Shoukang Palace quickly. If we go too late, I'm afraid the Queen will blame us."
"Got it, let's go."
All the concubines in the harem except Mu Sili and Concubine Yu had arrived. The moment they saw the empress dowager, the queen was the first to show a look of disgust.
"Imperial Mother, are you okay? Who the hell pissed you off? How did you end up like this? I'm so heartbroken for your daughter-in-law."
If the Queen Mother hadn't had a stroke and couldn't move, she would definitely get up and slap the Queen twice. She had a stroke, not blind. Did she think she couldn't see the disgust in her eyes?
"Your Majesty, what you said is correct. What happened to the Queen Mother? Why did she suddenly have a stroke? Wasn't she fine yesterday? Where is the imperial physician? Where did he go?"
As for acting, Concubine Gao said that she could do it easily and was not afraid of messing up at all. After all, the Queen had already acted out a drama of deep affection between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, and she could not fall behind.
"In my opinion, the Queen Mother must have been so angry with Concubine Xian. She was fine this morning, so why did she have a stroke the moment Concubine Xian arrived?
This matter must be reported to the Emperor. The Emperor is the most filial and will certainly punish Concubine Xian severely, even if she is pregnant."
Concubine Chun said this with malicious intentions, and immediately received the Queen's approval. However, Concubine Gao looked at her in confusion and took a step back.
Based on her experience, Concubine Chun was in trouble.
"It seems that Concubine Chun is eager for me to be punished by the Emperor. How come, if I am deposed, you can become Concubine Chun?"
"This concubine pays her respects to Her Majesty the Concubine Xian."
Concubine Chun's face was a little unhappy. Didn't they say that Concubine Xian shouldn't come when she's pregnant? Why did she come? If she knew she would come, she would definitely not say anything nonsense.
"Oh! I pay my respects to the Queen. Am I not late? Oh, what's wrong with the Queen Mother? Did any of you make her angry? If the Emperor knew, he would not forgive you."
"Now that you are pregnant, you should take good care of your pregnancy in Chengqian Palace. There are many people in Shoukang Palace, so you should go back first."
Worried that Mu Sili might say something shocking, the Queen wanted to send her back to Chengqian Palace, but who was Mu Sili? How could she possibly do as she wished?
"Your Majesty doesn't seem to want me to stay in Shoukang Palace. Is that because you're worried I might know something?"
"How is that possible? Don't talk nonsense."
"When I left Shoukang Palace, the Empress Dowager was fine. How come she is like this now? I must send someone to invite the Emperor over immediately, Lanxiang."
"I have already sent someone to invite the emperor, your majesty, don't worry."
Well, if Qianlong came and saw her bullying Mu Sili, she would definitely not be able to have peace for three meals a day.
"I didn't realize Concubine Xian was so filial. Since the emperor is coming, let's wait."
"Your Majesty is filial, and since I am one with you, I naturally have to be filial to the Empress Dowager."
The Queen Mother moved unwillingly, but apart from uttering an "ah", her body did not respond at all.
At that moment, she wished she could die right there. She shouldn't have let Mu Sili become Qianlong's concubine. If she hadn't entered the palace, nothing would have happened.
The hatred is real hatred, and the powerlessness is real powerlessness.
"The Emperor has arrived!"
"Your Highness, I pay my respects to His Majesty."
"What happened? How could the Empress Dowager have a stroke? I have already taken away the palace servants who were not serving her well. Why did the Empress Dowager still suffer this ordeal?"
Qianlong's face was full of anxiety and anger, and Mu Sili couldn't help but say in her heart, "I am the best emperor."
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