"So impressive." The second brother flattered.
[It really looks good. Mom will dress like this in the future so as not to waste such a pretty face.]
"What's wrong with being in your fifties? If you take good care of yourself, you'll still be beautiful. And after drinking the spiritual spring, you'll be even more beautiful in the future."
Jing Qiaoqiao raised her chubby hands and clapped in her elder brother's arms.
"My little Qiaoqiao, you are truly my sweetheart." The old lady took Jing Qiaoqiao away from her eldest brother's arms. "During the recent period, Xiao Qiaoqiao should stay at home well. Our capital will be quiet for a long time."
The word "quiet" accentuated his voice.
Jing Qiaoqiao could tell there was something behind the old lady's words.
However, now that the old emperor is dead, it will definitely take a lot of effort to handle the national mourning.
Now no one dares to make a fuss about the General's Mansion.
"By the way, His Majesty is dead. Which prince did he make the emperor?"
The fourth nephew smiled and said, "Grandmother, the Second Prince has been coming to me crying lately. Judging from his appearance, he seems to have the least hope of becoming the Emperor."
"It's common knowledge in the palace that Imperial Concubine Yue is favored," the old lady boldly speculated, "so during this period, mother and son will probably have a very difficult time.
The Second Prince didn't take the poisoning incident seriously last time, and he still has such a good relationship with Sheng Shi. If we don't help him now, it might bring trouble to the General's Mansion."
[Indeed, within the palace, the person who most wanted to save the old emperor was Concubine Yue. She must have understood that the old emperor was her refuge.]
[The concubines in the harem used to curry favor with Concubine Yue because she was the most favored. Now that the old emperor is dead, Concubine Yue is being ostracized by everyone.]
[But even if Concubine Yue doesn't like that position, she won't watch her precious son being killed. So what will she do?]
"Madam, the Imperial Concubine is waiting outside the mansion."
The maid Xinyue walked to the front of the hall to report.
The family's expressions changed...
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