Chapter 464: For the sake of Prince An
Xiao Yanci and Sun Muzhi didn't have time to talk to their wives and turned around to get busy again.
There had been a fierce battle both inside and outside the palace, and after the war everything needed to be settled.
The court officials had experienced a thrilling night and were exhausted, but no one dared to slack off on this day and their hearts were hanging high.
Although the emperor promised not to pursue the matter, who knows whether he will turn around and settle accounts with others later?
Especially those ministers who actively supported Xiao Yanlin's ascension to the throne were all worried and uneasy.
Emperor Defeng was tired, and he fell into a deep sleep after Jiang Nansheng gave him acupuncture.
Concubine Rou also returned to her own Xiyan Palace, and Lu Zhiran accompanied her. The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law could finally sit down and talk peacefully.
"You've lost weight."
"My mother has lost weight."
The two spoke in unison, and the first sentence they opened was about their concern for each other.
Immediately, the two looked at each other and smiled, with a hint of emotion in their eyes.
"I was so worried during this period that I couldn't even enjoy my food. Fortunately, everything is over now."
Lu Zhiran nodded.
They all knew that after this incident, Xiao Yanci's position was secure.
No matter how foolish Emperor Defeng was, he would never pass the throne to anyone else.
The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were talking when a palace maid came to announce, "Empress Hui wants to see you."
The expression on Concubine Rou's face faded a little.
"Spread it."
Huipin looked panicked, no longer as arrogant and domineering as before.
As soon as she saw Concubine Rou, she knelt down without caring that Lu Zhiran was there, and tears instantly welled up in her eyes.
"Sister Imperial Concubine, I was deceived and misunderstood you. That's why I did something wrong and offended you so much. I deserve death! I really can't face you."
The truth of the matter was told to her by Xiao Yanheng himself.
When she first heard it, it was like a bolt from the blue. She never thought that she had hated the wrong person.
Xiao Yanheng looked at her with cold eyes.
"While Mother was certainly deceived in this matter, it was also because you misjudged people and wrongly trusted them. Imperial Concubine Rou suffered such an unjust injustice and was nearly murdered by you. You must finally give an explanation for this matter."
Xiao Yanheng's feelings for his adoptive mother were never deep, and after learning about the foolish things she had done, Xiao Yanheng became even colder towards her.
Huipin was devastated by what happened that year, but she had to go to Xiyan Palace in person to apologize.
She can't stay away.
The situation in the palace changed dramatically. The late emperor, who was thought to have passed away, suddenly came back to life, and she became Concubine Hui again from Concubine Dowager Hui.
But Concubine Rou and her son turned the tables. If she did not take the initiative to admit her mistake, her future would be miserable.
She hated Zhao Zhaoyi's scheming, and was even more afraid that she would be punished later.
Concubine Rou looked at her calmly and said, "Get up. You were also a victim in what happened back then."
When Huipin heard her words, she finally felt relieved.
"Thank you, Imperial Concubine, for your magnanimity. I only regret that I mistakenly trusted a villain. Who could have imagined that Zhao Zhaoyi's scheming was so deep? Now that she died at the hands of her own niece, it can be considered retribution!"
Upon hearing this, Concubine Rou's expression changed slightly, "Zhao Zhaoyi is dead?"
Huipin nodded bitterly, "Yes, she died a horrible death. Her intestines were ruptured, blood was flowing from all seven orifices, and the pain was so severe that even her nails split. She did so many evil things, and she deserved this end!"
Before Huipin came to Xiyan Palace, she went to Zhao Zhaoyi first.
She was still brooding over what happened back then and wanted to ask Zhao Zhaoyi in person what had happened and why she had been harmed so much.
When she arrived, she happened to see Zhao Zhaoyi rolling on the ground in pain. She even kept banging her head on the ground to divert the pain.
Seeing that scene, Huipin was shocked at first, but then she felt a surge of pleasure.
Huipin was unable to confirm what happened that year from Zhao Zhaoyi, but she already had the answer in her heart.
He saw Zhao Zhaoyi die before he left.
Huipin recounted Zhao Zhaoyi's miserable plight, but neither Rou Guifei nor Lu Zhiran reacted.
Although Zhao Zhaoyi's death was tragic, it was her own fault. No matter how kind-hearted they were, they would not sympathize with her.
Concubine Hui kept talking about Zhao Zhaoyi, and then began to flatter Concubine Rou in a rather fawning manner. Concubine Rou felt a little impatient and tactfully sent the person away.
After Huipin left, Jinse couldn't help but complain out loud.
"Your Majesty, she colluded with Zhao Zhaoyi to harm you. If we hadn't been prepared, you would have been in trouble. Back in the cold palace, she wanted to attack you, but you forgave her with a simple apology. You are truly too kind to her."
Concubine Rou said in a gloomy tone, "I don't like Concubine Hui either, but I am doing this for Prince An's sake. After all, she is Prince An's adoptive mother."
From Zhiran, she learned that Prince An had helped A Ci this time, and she remembered Prince An's kindness.
By holding on to Concubine Hui, he was also slapping Prince An in the face.
After hearing this, Jinse shut up.
Lu Zhiran stayed in Xiyan Palace for most of the day. When it was time for dinner, Concubine Rou ordered the servants to prepare food for three people.
They are all waiting for someone.
I just don’t know if I can wait.
Even after the palace coup, operations quickly resumed in all parts of the palace, and palace maids filed in carrying dinner.
The table was filled with delicious dishes, and the aroma filled the air, but the two of them were too anxious to pick up their chopsticks. Their eyes kept glancing out the door. Jinse was even standing outside waiting, so that she could report back immediately if she saw anyone coming.
But after waiting for a long time, the food was cold and no one showed up.
Concubine Rou was disappointed. "It's getting late. Let's eat. We won't wait any longer."
Lu Zhiran was also disappointed, but she did not insist.
Just as they were about to start eating, Jinse's eyes suddenly lit up and she called out in surprise, "Your Majesty, Princess, Prince Jin is here."
When Concubine Rou and Lu Zhiran heard this, joy suddenly flashed in their eyes.
They both stood up and went out to greet them.
Xiao Yanci strode in with a dusty and tired look.
"Your son pays homage to your mother."
As soon as he lowered half his head, he was helped up by Concubine Rou.
"Why bother with all this formality in front of Mother? Hurry up and let Mother take a good look. You've gotten darker and thinner! Are you injured?"
Xiao Yanci smiled and shook his head, "Thanks to Zhiran for preparing the soft armor for me, it has protected me from many dangers. Otherwise, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to come to see you in one piece."
As he spoke, he looked at Lu Zhiran with a smile, his eyes shining brightly.
They had met at the princess's mansion a few days ago.
However, as the overall situation was still unsettled and business was more important, both sides were very restrained.
Now that the situation has been settled and they are in his mother's territory, Xiao Yanci's gaze has become much more intense.
When Lu Zhiran met his gaze, her ears felt slightly hot and her mood became elated.
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