"I'm tired, you all go back first!"
The Empress Dowager ordered everyone to leave, and everyone had no choice but to leave in disappointment.
When they reached the outside of the Cining Palace, the Grand Princess signaled Concubine Xian to wait a moment.
"Is there something wrong, Grand Princess?" Concubine Xian looked at her newly painted nail polish fingers with a dignified demeanor.
"Xian Fei never likes to meddle in other people's affairs. Could it be that this time it's because of the Second Prince?"
The eldest princess is a very strong woman. When her aura is strong, it is very stressful.
But Concubine Xian has been in the harem for so many years and has been on par with the Queen, so naturally she would not show any weakness.
"What are you talking about, Grand Princess? I just feel pity for Princess Chen! She's already been criticized because of Bai Fengyao, and now there's Princess Ye Hua! Tsk tsk... I feel like Princess Chen is no longer the softie that she once was!"
The eldest princess's breathing stopped and she was unable to refute.
Everything was done by Xiao Xian. People's hearts are only as big as a fist. No one can stay by the other person's side with a smile after being hurt repeatedly like this.
The virtuous concubine curled her lips and smiled slightly, then turned and left accompanied by the palace maids.
The eldest princess looked at the virtuous concubine's back as she walked away, her eyes full of complicated emotions.
Outside the palace gate, the wife of Duke Dingguo and the wife of the Earl of Zhongyong had not left yet.
Seeing her come out, the two of them immediately went to meet her.
"Grand Princess, even you can't persuade the Queen Mother?" Lady Dingguo frowned.
"Yes! This time, my mother is determined and won't listen to anyone!" The eldest princess pressed her swollen eyebrows.
Since Concubine Rong's death, the Empress Dowager has been a vegetarian and chanting Buddhist scriptures. The secret room has not been opened for decades.
This time, it was clear that she was really angry.
The wife of the Marquis of Zhongyong sighed, "Princess Chen is such a wonderful person! No ordinary woman can be compared to her! If we really lose her, I'm afraid Prince Chen will regret it deeply in the future!"
"Who says not?" Lady Dingguo shook her head and sighed, "Let's think of other ways."
The three of them got on the same carriage, ready to find a place to discuss countermeasures.
Along the way, people were kneeling on the ground on both sides of the road, shouting "Your Majesty, please forgive Princess Chen and allow Princess Chen to divorce." one after another.
Lady Dingguo's eyes were filled with tears. "I never thought Princess Chen would be so popular among the people."
The wife of the Marquis of Zhongyong shook her head and sighed, "I'm afraid the Emperor and the Empress Dowager will have another headache!"
The eldest princess looked at the poor people outside who were kneeling on the ground to beg for mercy, and she felt both relieved and worried.
Mo Wenqing hurried into the palace.
When Emperor Kang heard that countless people were kneeling on the ground and begging for permission to divorce Qu Li and Xiao Xian, he was furious.
His facial features were filled with murderous intent, and an oppressive low pressure emanated from his body as he walked in circles in the imperial study.
Mo Wenqing stood aside with his head lowered.
That day, Qu Li gave him the great credit for suppressing the bandits, and he accepted this huge favor from Qu Li.
Emperor Kang summoned Eunuch Lai Fu and prepared to go out in disguise to take a look.
Mo Wenqing would naturally not object.
Soon, Emperor Kang, wearing a black robe, left the palace accompanied by Eunuch Fu and Mo Wenqing.
On both sides of the road, more and more people were kneeling on the ground to beg for mercy.
Even though the sun was high in the sky and everyone was sweating profusely, no one moved at all.
Those young men from aristocratic families initially had the mentality of watching the show, but now they all secretly admire Qu Li in their hearts.
As for those poor students who had heard early on that Qu Li was planning to restore the Li family's integrity and establish an academy, they also took to the streets and joined the ranks of these poor people.
When Emperor Kangdi left the palace, there was a burning fire in his heart.
After leaving the palace and seeing this scene, no matter how angry she was, it eventually subsided.
He clenched his hands tightly behind his back, and then clenched them again...
"Return to the palace!"
Eunuch Fu had been frightened all the way, but when he heard these two words, his heart finally settled down.
He secretly glanced at Kangdi, who was in a bad mood, and followed him closely.
After Emperor Kang returned to the palace, he did not change out of his black robe and went directly to the Cining Palace.
All the palace people passing by held their breath, fearing that they might make a mistake at this moment and end up with their heads and bodies separated.
The Queen Mother was not in good spirits and had not gotten enough rest last night.
When Emperor Kang arrived, Nanny Gong lit some calming incense for her and advised her to take a rest.
"Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager is probably asleep! Last night, the Empress Dowager was almost awake all night because of this matter."
"If my mother wakes up soon, come and tell me!"
Nanny Gong lowered her head in agreement.
Kangdi took two steps forward and stamped his feet.
"Does the emperor have any other instructions?" asked Nanny Gong.
"never mind."
He actually wanted to release Qu Li right now, but when he thought of the people who pleaded for her and the students who worked hard for her, he felt extremely bad and decided to give up.
At this time, Qu Li in the dark room was eating fruit in the space.
Produced by Space, it is juicy and extremely sweet.
She ate several pears and took a nap, and her life was very pleasant.
Hearing footsteps outside, she hurried out of the space.
"princess?"
"Lanting? Why are you here again?"
Lan Ting whispered to her that Xiao Ci was pleading for her. The more she listened, the more confused she became.
"Tell the Second Prince that this is not necessary!"
She had thought of everything before she proposed divorce.
The common people and students who have benefited from the clinic and the academy, as well as the wife of Duke Dingguo, the wife of the Earl of Zhongyong, and Mo Wenqing, will definitely help.
Now Xiao Ci actually sent a palace maid to tell her that he was actively working on it. Was it because he had too strong an imagination, or was he treating her like a fool?
Every time Lan Ting came to see Qu Li, she would always be so angry that her liver hurts.
This time is no exception.
She took several deep breaths before she finally suppressed the anger in her chest.
"Princess Chen, I am only here to deliver a message. Whether you believe it or not, whether you appreciate it or not, is entirely up to you."
There was a hint of amusement in Qu Li's cold eyes.
She raised her eyebrows and said faintly, "Do you like the Second Prince?"
Lan Ting felt a little angry and embarrassed when her secret was told to her so directly.
"Princess Chen, what are you talking about?"
"It's obvious that I hit the nail on the head, so you got angry and embarrassed, right?" Qu Li crossed his arms, and the curve of his lips deepened.
There was no sound of talking outside for a long time.
However, Qu Li's internal strength has increased a lot now than before, and he can judge that Lan Ting is still outside and has not left.
"Princess Chen, I am only a palace maid. I dare not covet the Second Prince!"
To her, the second prince was like the bright moon in the sky, an existence that she could not reach.
She only hoped that the Second Prince could get what he wanted, that she could help him, solve his problems, and just look at him from afar, and she would be satisfied.
Qu Li rubbed his fingertips and sneered, "It's a very sad thing to be able to only watch but not possess! I can help you, but you have to tell me if anything happens to the Second Prince in the future. Are you willing?"
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