Pei Xiner didn't know what Sun and Li were talking about behind her back. At this moment, she had followed Mrs. Zhao into the palace and met the queen.

She was quite grateful for the queen's care for her during her stay in the palace. Especially after Zhao Yutsang was injured later, she was able to let them stay in her side hall to heal and recuperate. Although it was the emperor's order,

It is an indisputable fact that she takes great care of them, which is enough for her to sincerely thank the queen, not just for the sake of the rewards.

A few people talked together for a while, and then someone from the palace came to report the matter to the queen. Mrs. Zhao took the opportunity to take Pei Xiner out to say goodbye and prepare to go home. Originally, the emperor also gave various rewards to the Zhao family, and they should also be grateful.

The only difference between men and women was that it was not advisable for the emperor and the ministers' family members to have direct contact with each other, so we had to wait until Zhao Yutsao got better and enter the palace to express his gratitude.

They walked along the palace wall, and when they were about to reach the imperial garden, a palace servant suddenly came out, bowed to them and said, "I have met Mrs. Zhao and Mrs. Pei. The queen has a decree. Please invite Pei."

Madam, please go and talk."

The two of them couldn't help but be stunned for a moment. Pei Xin'er looked at Madam Zhao, and Madam Zhao asked strangely: "Mr. father-in-law, when we came out of Fengqi Palace just now, the queen didn't ask us to stay! Why is this happening?

Are you asking us to go back again?"

The waiter did not even raise his head, but bowed and said, "Young man is just following orders, and I don't dare to guess the empress's will. In addition, the empress just invites Mrs. Pei to come over for a chat. Mrs. Zhao, please stay here for a while."

Pei Xiner couldn't help but feel even more strange - although her relationship with the Queen was getting closer, it seemed that they were not good enough to "talk to each other"? Is there anything that the Queen must say to her alone and not let Mrs. Zhao hear it?

Arrived?

But she couldn't openly disobey the queen's order. She had to look at Mrs. Zhao. Mrs. Zhao was reasonable, nodded and said: "In that case, then you can go with this father-in-law. I will wait here for a while."

Pei Xiner nodded and said to the waiter: "Excuse me, father-in-law, I'd like to go over there. I'll just go with you."

The waiter then smiled with satisfaction and motioned to the people around him to invite Mrs. Zhao to the attic to rest for a while, while he walked back with Pei Xiner.

After walking for a while, Pei Xin'er realized something was wrong. She immediately stopped and asked warily: "My father-in-law, where are we going? Isn't this the road to Fengqi Palace?"

The chamberlain also stopped, turned around, looked at her with a smile, and said: "Ms. Pei, don't worry, I will definitely not harm you. In fact, there is another noble person who wants to see you. Just follow me.

Just come."

Although he said so, it was impossible for Pei Xin'er not to worry. She had a vague guess in her heart that if that was the case, this matter would really be difficult to handle. But at this moment, besides following the waiter, she

What other choice is there? Should he cause a scene here and make it known to everyone, and then be arrested for causing chaos in the palace?

She could only bite the bullet and walk forward. After a while, she saw a two-story building appearing in front of her eyes. It was not a common building in the palace and usually only appeared in the garden. Considering the small scale at this moment,

More than halfway through, she immediately realized that this was the emperor's private garden in Chengqian Palace, which was exquisite but not inferior to the imperial garden.

This garden is a place that only the emperor can come to. Unless he has the emperor's permission, even the queen cannot set foot here. In this way, it is obvious who wants to see her. It is in line with her guess.

But it didn't make her feel happy at all. Instead, she couldn't help but sigh deeply secretly, and then she could only cheer up and face the questions that the emperor was likely to ask.

The chamberlain walked to the small building, turned around and said to her: "Ms. Pei, please wait a moment. I'll go up first and let you know."

Pei Xiner nodded, then turned and walked towards the small building. After a while, he came out again, bowed and said, "Ms. Pei, please."

Pei Xiner took a deep breath and tried to calm down, then she walked steadily into the small building step by step. There were already maids and chamberlains waiting inside, and they respectfully led her to the second floor.

Then she withdrew. She composed herself and stood outside the curtain without going in. She just knelt down and said respectfully: "A common woman bows to the emperor, long live long live. Long live long live."

The emperor's joking voice sounded, and he said: "No need to be polite, get up. I am not a man-eating tiger, just come in and talk, Mr. Pei."

As he spoke, his personal attendant opened the curtain, revealing his figure.

Pei Xin'er knew she couldn't avoid it, so she had to walk over in small steps, but stopped when she reached the edge of the curtain. She was still two or three feet away from the emperor, and then she lowered her head and said nothing.

When the emperor saw it, he couldn't help but frowned, waved and said: "Ms. Pei, you don't need to be restrained in front of me. Come and sit."

However, she was indifferent and only said with an extremely respectful attitude: "The women of the common people are so frightened that they are really lucky to be summoned by the emperor alone. However, the emperor has a body of ten thousand gold, and the women of the common people do not dare to overstep their bounds, so they will wait here.

The emperor’s teachings.”

The emperor raised his eyebrows, but then lowered them. He took a deep breath and said, "I said you don't need to be restrained...that's all. I called you here today mainly because I want to ask about Zhaoqing's situation and how he is doing now."

Already?"

Speaking of Zhao Yutsang, Pei Xin'er was greatly relieved and did not dare to neglect. She hurriedly explained Zhao Yutsang's situation in detail, and finally said: "Your Majesty, the general has bathed in the emperor's grace and is now mostly healed.

In another three to five days, I will be able to enter the palace in person to express my gratitude to the Emperor."

The emperor was very happy after hearing this, and said with a smile: "I don't care about people who express gratitude or not. Whether it's about this hunting or what happened in the previous court, without Zhaoqing's help, my plan would not have been possible.

It went so smoothly. It’s best if he can recover smoothly now. I’m still waiting for him to recover from his injury before we can join forces and give them a good fight!”

Pei Xin'er couldn't help but feel a little surprised when she saw the emperor's happy face and high-spirited look. In her impression, the emperor always looked like he was emotionless, thoughtful and scheming. Who would have thought that he could be so straightforward?

She was stunned for a moment, but then she was immediately startled again, and hurriedly lowered her head again, not daring to look at the emperor any longer.

The emperor looked at her, with a flash of brilliance in his eyes, and then said: "The queen told me everything about the palace this time, and you performed well. If you hadn't stabilized the position, the queen would have been afraid of it.

If you really mess up your sense of proportion, things will not go so smoothly in the future. Speaking of which, you can be regarded as a great hero around me! Whether it is the Feng family's affairs or the palace affairs, you have handled them extremely properly.

, I am very satisfied. I have granted you a reward, just say whatever you want."

Pei Xin'er's heart skipped a beat, and she said hurriedly and respectfully: "The women of the common people are frightened. The women of the common people have only done what they can. The success is all thanks to the emperor and the general's meticulous plan. They really dare not take credit. Besides, the emperor has already given a reward."

People’s wives have received many things from them, and people’s wives dare not be greedy anymore.”

The emperor shook his head and said: "These are two different things. The previous reward was for you, Zhaoqing and the General's Mansion, but now this reward is for yourself, do you understand?"

He deliberately emphasized the words "your own". Pei Xin'er was shocked and hurriedly knelt down and said: "The common woman thanks the emperor for the gift. However, the common woman lacks nothing now. I'm afraid she will let down the emperor."

Good intentions!"

The emperor looked at her inexplicably and remained silent for a long time before he said leisurely: "Are you really lacking for nothing? I have said that this is a reward for yourself, so you can ask for anything you want.

Including your identity and status. If I remember correctly, you are still Zhaoqing's concubine, right? Have you never thought about being promoted to a legitimate general's wife? "

Pei Xin'er was shocked and did not dare to raise her head to see the emperor's face. She only lowered her head and said calmly: "The emperor is joking. Now the general's wife is Feng. She just entered the family temple and has not been abandoned. Mo

It is said that civilian women have no idea of ​​being rehabilitated. Even if they do, what reason should the general use to divorce his wife? Moreover, civilian women really have never thought about being a general's wife. Civilian women just want to be able to live peacefully and peacefully.

Well, a civilian woman is from a humble background and has a shallow mind, so she cannot bear the heavy burden of a general's wife."

The emperor's eyes became more profound, and he stared at her and said: "Is this what you really mean? Don't you ever think about your child? As long as you are not corrected for a day, your child will always be a concubine and a dwarf.

Wait, are you willing to do so? Aren't you afraid that the Feng family will turn over in the future, or that Zhaoqing will marry someone else, which will be detrimental to you and your children?!"

Pei Xiner's heart was shocked. The emperor's words undoubtedly touched the most worrying part of her heart, making her heart shrink suddenly. She had not considered these things, but the reality was far more difficult than most people imagined. Her origin

, her upbringing, her character, and her wishes are undoubtedly incompatible with this aristocratic circle that pays attention to birth and blood, and is superior. Even if she reluctantly becomes Zhao Yutang's wife, these gaps will still exist, and she will still be

The existence that is looked down upon by the ladies of the princes and nobles will not think that it will be different after she is straightened up. The only ones who can benefit from her being straightened up are probably Sister Ling and Brother Chun, right? (
Chapter completed!