"It seems that the emperor has already made a decision in his mind. No matter what the mother says this time, it will be in vain."
"Mother, when I am tired, I will go to Fenghua Palace to see you another day. Gao Zhan will send the Queen Mother back."
"嗻"
This was driving him away. The Queen Mother was very dissatisfied, but she could only endure it because she found that there were many things in her son's eyes that she could not understand.
"No need, the Ai family is in good health and there is no need for anyone else to send it to you. Humph!"
The Queen Mother shook her sleeves angrily and glared at Gao Zhan fiercely when she turned around. This little slave must have given the Emperor a lot of advice.
On the way back, the Queen Mother secretly thought to herself that this matter could not be solved by putting pressure on the Emperor, so she had to find someone to ask for details, and she could not accept the regent's words.
"Mother Hui, the Ai family is taking a walk in the garden. You can go find Xiao Shunzi and ask about today's events."
"Yes, Queen Mother."
Aunt Hui went to the back and called Xiao Shunzi and asked him to go to the patrol camp and the Forbidden Army guard office to inquire. The Queen Mother was waiting for a reply in the Imperial Garden.
This little Shunzi was a clever guy, very good at talking, and he had acquaintances everywhere in the palace. The Queen Mother originally let him serve in the palace because of his cleverness.
"Brother Fang, you have been very proud of yourself recently. This time you won the battle with Commander Wu. I heard that the emperor gave you a big reward."
"You kid have heard of this."
"Hey, the news has spread throughout the palace, and we are in dire straits. The regent has suffered a defeat, and the queen mother is not happy either. Her heart is in her throat every day."
"Huh, the regent probably won't be able to do it this time. When he was in Jiaozhou, he wouldn't have been like this if he had listened to the advice of the Duke."
Hearing this, Xiao Shunzi probably understood something. It seemed that the regent had really committed the crime himself.
"Really? Brother Fang, please come and listen. It's rare that you have free time today."
"During the battle that day, the Duke said that he did not know the enemy's situation and suggested that he divide into small groups to attack. However, the regent refused to listen. He was ambushed as soon as he entered and his Flame Army was hit on the head by stones.
It's bloody. Also, the annual military expenditure of the Regent's Flame Army is several times higher than that of other armies. Do you think other people will not feel resentful if they know this?"
Xiao Shunzi remembered all these words in his mind, and when he went back later, he would report them emphatically.
"Hey, I told you, kid, don't talk nonsense to others."
"Don't worry, Brother Fang, we've been together for so many years, and you know what I'm like. One day when I'm free, let's have a few drinks to celebrate your victory. I'll go back to serve you as soon as possible. Life is hard."
On the way back, Xiao Shunzi filtered the information and could not report it all to the Queen Mother.
"Your Majesty, I have heard about it. If I have offended you in any way, please forgive me, Your Majesty."
Xiao Shunzi knelt directly on the ground. The Queen Mother was so angry that she even ignored the gravel road in order to avoid being whipped by the Queen Mother.
"Okay, Aijia, I'll forgive you. Get up and talk."
"I learned from the guards of the Forbidden Army that this time I went to Jiaozhou to exterminate the rebels. The regent... he insisted on going his own way and did not give up the advice of the Duke. In the end, he failed miserably. In addition, the military expenditure of the Flame Army was too high, which made all your lords
They have long been dissatisfied."
"Okay, the Ai family knows."
After saying that, he stood up and looked into the distance, falling into endless thoughts.
"Aunt Hui, has the Ai family paid wrongly these years?"
"Queen Mother, don't think too much, your body is important."
A gust of cold wind blew over, and the Queen Mother shivered. She tightly wrapped her robe. This black fox fur robe was given to him by the Regent.
"Let's go back."
The regent in Fenghua Palace saw the Queen Mother coming back, his eyes full of expectation, "How is it, Queen Mother? Has the Emperor agreed?"
"Nantian, the Ai family can't do anything this time. The ministers are putting a lot of pressure on the emperor, and it's difficult for him to do it. You should take a good rest for a while, and we will discuss it in the long run."
The regent's eyes were violent, his face was like ice, and the anger in his chest seemed to be erupting in an instant.
Without saying a word, he turned away from the Queen Mother.
"Nantian..."
Looking at the back of the Regent, the suppressed anger in the Queen Mother's heart burst out, and she waved her hand and threw the tea he drank on the ground.
"All this is your own fault. You can't blame others."
The two of them broke up unhappy like this.
Wang Yiyao was studying his medicinal materials in the Xinghan Garden of Donglin Palace when Huan'er rushed in.
"Miss, I went shopping just now, and I heard that the emperor ordered the regent to rest at home for a period of time, and that he would not have to attend court early or interfere with government affairs."
"Who did you listen to?"
"It's being spread on the street."
Lengfeng also came over and told her that it was true. After she heard about it, she specifically asked Li Qing.
"What's the specific reason?"
"It is said that the regent did not listen to the dissuasion of the Duke and used the army unfavorably, so he lost the battle."
Huh, this Wang Yiyao actually believes that the regent has always been arrogant and willful, and will not listen to anyone's advice at all. It is expected that he will end up like this.
Feng Minyi was leisurely drinking tea in the front hall, looking in a good mood.
"Ling Yun, go ask Commander Li Qingwu if anyone is still following his whereabouts?"
"Your Majesty, Li Qing just came over to report that since returning from Jiaozhou, the two people from the mansion have been following him."
"Okay, tonight I will go meet Commander Wu and have a nice drink."
In the evening, Commander Wu would pass by a tavern on his way home from the palace. Almost every time, he would go in and have a few drinks before going home.
Feng Minyi had been waiting for him here early, and he sat at the entrance.
"Boss, bring me a pot of wine and a plate of peanuts."
When Feng Minyi heard the voice of Commander Wu, she raised her head and said, "Commander Wu, long time no see."
"See you, Your Majesty."
The two exchanged pleasantries and then sat down together to drink. Commander Wu was a straight man. He admired Feng Minyi very much, but he couldn't stand the way he looked down upon the regent.
After drinking a few glasses of wine, I became emboldened. I said things that I usually didn't dare to say when my head got hot.
"My lord, to be honest, I admire your bravery and fearlessness, but I can't stand your appearance in front of the regent. In terms of strength, I don't believe you can lose to him. As for your martial arts competition,
Most people can't see it, but I can see it clearly."
It has to be said that this alcoholic beverage is really intoxicating and emboldening. Commander Wu's head was so hot that he spilled all his words.
"Lord Commander, I also have my own reasons. I have endured all these years just for the sake of one day."