In the Gyeongbokgung Palace, the eunuchs and maids stood respectfully to one side. In the bedroom, the Queen Mother of Chu wore a golden phoenix hairpin on her temples. The colorful gemstone hairpin shone extraordinary. Her expression was solemn, and she was dressed in dark green embroidered phoenix and peony.
Wearing palace clothes, with a wide skirt flowing behind her, she looked very luxurious and majestic. She slowly walked out of the palace with the support of the palace ladies on both sides.
"Queen Mother, please slow down and be careful of the threshold," the palace maid Yanxiu who was supporting her said cautiously.
Queen Mother Chu glanced at her, smiled slightly and said, "You, you are the most considerate person. Ever since Ai's family recovered from his injury, not even the emperor cares about Ai's family as much as you do."
"Queen Mother, you will make fun of me. Although the Emperor has many things to do, he still cares about the Queen Mother. If I can serve the Queen Mother, it is the virtue accumulated by my ancestors. How can my virtue be compared with that of the Emperor?" Yanxiu lowered her head shyly, and for a moment
A touch of agility appeared on his face, which was like a hibiscus.
"You, you have the mouth that suits the Ai family best. If everyone in the palace were like you, the Ai family would have less to worry about." The Queen Mother Chu looked at Yanxiu's shy expression and felt
excellent.[
With the support of the palace maids, the Queen Mother Chu sat on the phoenix chair in the center of the main hall of Gyeongbokgung Palace. After a while, Nangong Ling walked into the palace with her long legs. The palace maids and eunuchs on the side hurriedly saluted and said softly: "
Flat body".
Then he walked under the phoenix chair and saluted the Queen Mother of Chu, "Your Majesty, give your regards to the Queen Mother."
"Get up, the emperor is in such a hurry to see the Ai family, but is there anything important?" Queen Mother Chu looked at Nangong Ling with soft eyes and asked.
Nangong Ling glanced at the eunuchs and maids behind him, waved his hand and shouted: "You guys go down first."
For a moment, only Nangong Ling, the Queen Mother Chu and the palace maid Yan Xiu were left in the palace. "If you have anything to say, your Majesty, just say it. Yanxiu is from the Ai family. You don't have to avoid it." The Queen Mother Chu pointed at Yanxiu with a solemn expression and looked at her.
Nangong Ling said in a deep voice.
When Nangong Ling heard this, he was the first to look at Yanxiu. This glance made him feel a wave of emotion. He saw that she had a delicate figure, a face as bright as the autumn moon, elegant and refined, and her appearance and temperament were no worse than those of the concubines in the harem. At this time, she
Standing next to the Queen Mother in a proper manner, their eyes suddenly collided. Yanxiu's cheeks suddenly became extremely rosy, and she quickly lowered her head, while Nangong Ling curled up the corners of her lips.
Empress Dowager Chu saw this and couldn't help but chuckle. Yanxiu was her favorite palace maid. She was faultless in terms of character, appearance, and temperament. She even picked up the training rules for female celebrities.
She is loyal and loyal, but her only shortcoming is that she comes from a humble background. She is just the daughter of a ninth-grade county magistrate. However, this does not affect her desire to take Yanxiu to the emperor as his concubine. She really cannot bear to take advantage of such an outstanding woman.
outsider.
"The Ai family plans to give Yanxiu to the emperor as a concubine. I wonder what the emperor wants?" The Queen Mother of Chu raised her eyebrows and asked tentatively.
When Nangong Ling heard the Queen Mother Chu's words, she suddenly came back to her senses, her handsome face returned to its normal state, not enthusiastic but not cold either, "The emperor dare not disobey the Queen Mother's words."
"In that case, then Yanxiu, you should go and prepare first. You don't have to stay at Gyeongbokgung Palace tonight." Queen Mother Chu nodded with satisfaction, looked sideways at Yanxiu and said softly.
Yanxiu still lowered her head, her heart beating wildly like a fawn. The Queen Mother once said that she would serve the Emperor, but she always thought that those were just jokes. Unexpectedly, now that the Queen Mother said a word, she would
She was no longer a slave, but a master. She was still a little shy despite her joy, and even forgot to thank her, so she nodded in panic and trotted out.
Nangong Ling looked at Yanxiu's back and curled up her lips. There were so many maids in the palace, but only a few caught his eye, and this Yanxiu was an exception.
After Yanxiu closed the palace door, Nangong Ling's face suddenly darkened, her eyes flashed with a sinister look, and she said in a deep voice: "The emperor has grasped Nangong Yu's handle, which is enough to kill him. This time, The emperor has laid a dragnet, and even if Nangong Yu gets his wings, it will be difficult for him to fly out of the capital."
Afterwards, Nangong Ling told the Empress Dowager Chu about the letter and the rumors about Yingdu. After hearing this, the Empress Dowager Chu's originally dignified and beautiful face flashed with a hint of ruthlessness. With a touch of admiration, he said: "Even a cunning fox cannot escape the eyes of a hunter. However, these two things alone are not enough to convince everyone. If Nangong Yu's assassination of the Queen Mother is added, this chaos will "The name of a traitor will be stuck on his head. No matter what happens this time, we can't let him stand up. We must eliminate future troubles forever."
Nangong Ling nodded and sneered: "Don't worry, mother, the emperor will deploy all his strength this time. As long as Nangong Yu is eliminated, I will do whatever it takes."
"It's a pity that Concubine Yun is just an implicated crime in the end. In addition, she has a gold medal personally given by the late emperor. It is a bit difficult to get rid of her as well." As soon as she finished speaking, the Queen Mother Chu showed a worried look. ’ said.
"The emperor understands what the mother means, but this matter cannot be delayed any longer in case Nangong Yu is prepared. As for Concubine Yun, it is not too late to get rid of Nangong Yu first and then deal with her slowly. If she plans to use the gold medal to save her, Nangong Yu, that's a big mistake. Even if the late emperor is alive, he would not dare to risk the world's disapproval to protect Nangong Yu. Everyone can kill the traitors of "rebellious" ministers, so why be afraid of the small gold medal."
After hearing this, the Queen Mother Chu straightened her brows, her worries disappeared, and said with a proud smile: "This time, the emperor has thought very carefully. Seeing that the emperor is so smart, the Ai family feels relieved. It's just that girl Shui Lianyue." .
Empress Dowager Chu did not continue. Looking at the hesitation on Nangong Ling's face, she knew that he had set his sights on that woman. After a long while, she sighed softly and said: "If you really like her, bring her into the palace. The outside world still needs to call her dead. After all, she carries the secret of the Jinling Palace treasure, and she still has some use value. If other people learn that she is dead, they will definitely give up on the secret of the treasure. By then, as long as you, the emperor Be careful with her, why worry that she won't reveal the truth to you?" [
"She only hates and loves the emperor. The emperor once promised her half of the kingdom, and she is not moved by the position of queen. How can she tell the emperor?" As she spoke, Nangong Ling frowned slightly, seeming a little melancholy. .
Empress Dowager Chu's eyes flashed, a coldness flashed across her eyes, and she said indifferently: "Don't think that the Ai family doesn't know that the reason why Nangong Yu is willing to marry her is just because you used the imperial edict to force her, and the reason why she is willing to marry is Nangong Yu, you also used her mother as a threat. You can think of all these things. Are you still worried that she won't tell you the secret of the treasure in Jinling Palace?"
Nangong Ling was slightly startled after hearing this, then sighed softly and stopped talking. In addition to the secret of the Jinling Palace treasure, he wanted to get her even more. Whether it was body or heart, he had never had such a strong sense of conquest for a woman. Faced with her arrogant temperament and her beautiful and cold face, he really wanted to tear it all to pieces and see what she was like inside.
When the Empress Dowager Chu saw that Nangong Ling had stopped talking, she understood clearly what he was thinking. Once, she also saw a woman with stunning appearance and aloof temperament. As soon as this woman was born, she attracted the attention of the whole world. The favor of men in the world has overthrown the country, poured out all the world, and spent all the wealth, just for her. Even if he only takes a look at her, he will sink physically and mentally, unable to extricate himself. Although this Shui Lianyue is not as good as that woman, there are eight out of ten cases where any man can't. When I see her, I can't let go anymore.
Such a woman makes women all over the world jealous, envious, and jealous. She is like a poison that slowly eats away at the human body, causing people to go insane and crazy. She doesn't want her son to fall into it and rule the world. The world is still waiting for him to realize it.
"You should start preparing for Nangong Yu first. As for Shui Lianyue, as the Ai family said, if you like it, you can bring it into the palace secretly and treat her well until you find out the secret of the Jinling Palace treasure. Make other plans," Queen Mother Chu slowly calmed down and comforted Nangong Ling.
She must first stabilize the emperor's heart. After all, the emperor has been attracted by Shui Lianyue, so she cannot force it, otherwise it will only destroy the relationship between their mother and son. As long as Shui Lianyue enters the palace, she will not be able to find a chance. Can't we get rid of her?
Nangong Ling came back to her senses and nodded. Now everything is just a fantasy. As long as Nangong Yu is eliminated, everything will be under his control?
By the way, after Nangong Yu returned to Prince Yu's Mansion, he called Qingxiao Moyun to the study room of Jinhuaju.
The room was unusually quiet. Qing Niao and Mo Yun looked at Nangong Yu with worried faces. After the prince came back, they didn't say a word. They just sat on the chair and meditated. However, looking at the prince's expression, they knew that he had entered the palace this time. Very unsatisfactory.
"Your Majesty, what did Nangong Ling say at today's banquet? Why was the Prince at a loss when he returned home?" After a while, Qingxiao could no longer hold back and asked softly, with a hint of anxiety in her tone.
Mo Yun on the side nodded in agreement, Nangong Yu sighed softly, his black eyes suddenly turned cold, and said with a gloomy expression: "Nangong Ling has doubts about me, I believe he has already read the letter. At today's banquet, I will Although we have not broken up with him, we still noticed something strange in his words. For many years, he has not been able to catch anything against me. Now, I believe that he will never let go of such a rare opportunity. I'm just afraid something big is going to happen in Prince Yu's Mansion."
Qing Niao frowned deeply, thought for a moment, and analyzed: "I'm afraid it's not that simple to punish the prince with just a letter. If Nangong Ling really takes action, I'm afraid there are other articles in it." .
Nangong Yu glanced at Qing Niao, nodded slightly, and his expression became more solemn, "The matter in Yingdu cannot be sealed for long. With Nangong Ling's personality, if he hears the slightest hint of trouble, he will make a big fuss. I still need to go to Yingdu. Everyone, hurry up and deal with this matter just in case."
"My subordinates have sent people to Yingdu and sent a letter to Lingyun Sect. Don't be afraid of ten thousand, just be afraid of the worst. Everything needs to be prepared in advance."
"At dusk, I will rush to Yingdu, and I will leave the affairs of the mansion to you and Mo Yun. As for Tao Ranju, he is dead, injured, and unconscious for the time being. There shouldn't be any problems, but you still can't take it lightly, understand?"
Upon hearing this, Qing Niao and Mo Yun immediately said respectfully in unison: "Yes, Your Majesty."
As the sun sets in the west, golden light shines throughout Prince Yu's Mansion. The breeze blows by, the blue lake water ripples slightly, and the willow branches sway constantly, adding a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere.
However, the storm is about to come, and the peace and tranquility is only on the surface. At this time, Prince Yu's palace is surrounded by imperial guards disguised as ordinary people, and the Xiaoqi camp is ready to go. There is a secret "tide" in the capital, just waiting for the emperor's order.