Mingzhu's heart was beating wildly, because she knew that this level was the key to overall victory. If she did it well, Empress Wei would also fall into her hands, but if she didn't do it well, her life would fall into the hands of others.
So Mingzhu didn't dare to be careless at all. She tried hard to control her racing heart and pretended to be confused:
"The princess wants to give the sachet to the empress? That's very good. As long as it makes the empress happy, you can just send it to the palace. I have learned how to make this sachet. If the princess wants, I can make another one.
Made for the princess."
"Alas," Anle glared at Mingzhu, as if blaming her for being stupid, "What's the use of just asking for a sachet? What kind of sachet does the Queen Mother have? Even if it's not as exquisite as this one, it's not much different. I want it.
It’s the spices inside!”
"Ah!" Mingzhu couldn't help but exclaimed. Speaking of which, she really has some acting talent. People who don't understand her thoughts would think that Mingzhu was really frightened, "Your Highness Princess
, This is absolutely impossible!" Mingzhu said eagerly.
"Why?" Anle's willow eyebrows raised again. She has such a temper that she won't tolerate anyone opposing her opinions. Even if I, the King of Heaven, dare to oppose her, she will lose her temper.
"Princess, calm down and listen to what I have to say." Mingzhu walked to the door before speaking and closed the door tightly. Seeing her mysterious and cautious look, Anle forgot to continue to get angry and just looked at her, waiting for the next step.
"Princess, think about it, what a sin it would be if you gave spices with such effects to the Queen. I know that people who like and agree with the princess will definitely say that the princess is filial and sincerely for the sake of the queen.
For the sake of the empress. But what about those people who don’t like the princess very much on weekdays? The princess may not be able to afford the sin of visiting the palace. Furthermore, donating various medicines to the emperor and the empress can confuse people.
Fragrance is originally the biggest taboo. If it spreads, it will be a big or small matter. From a small perspective, it is just the filial piety of the princess. Even if the method is not very good, it is still a good thing. However, if someone with ulterior motives is used wantonly
Twisted, the princess would be offering aphrodisiacs to the queen, who can bear such a crime?"
Anle waved his hand dismissively:
"What you said does make some sense, but you are talking about ordinary people. I am not an ordinary person. My mother trusts me the most. Who dares to gossip about me in front of her?"
"Princess, you forgot," Mingzhu's voice suddenly sounded very low and slow, "you have a younger brother? He is the current prince!"
As expected by Mingzhu, Anle immediately turned pale as soon as she mentioned this matter:
"Okay, why are you bringing him up? Bad luck!"
It turns out that the person An Le hated the most in the world was the then crown prince Li Chongjun. Li Chongjun was not born to Empress Wei, but was canonized as the crown prince because he was a boy. And An Le wanted to imitate Empress Zetian.
, ruled the world, so he always wanted Zhongzong to canonize her as the crown princess. However, there was really no precedent for this in the previous dynasty, so although Zhongzong indulged Anle in every possible way, he did not agree to her in this matter.
The son of a concubine was canonized. In this way, Anle regarded Li Chongjun as a thorn in his side and a thorn in his flesh. Every day he wished he could find an opportunity to kill Li Chongjun.
Mingzhu already knew about Anle's thoughts, so she deliberately brought up the matter. Now, when she saw Anle's face suddenly changed, she knew that she had almost provoked Anle's anger, and she could tell her true feelings.
The purpose. Therefore, Mingzhu continued:
"Princess, think about it. The prince must have always been afraid of the princess. He is eager to find some faults with the princess so that the princess will fall out of favor in front of the emperor and the empress..."
"He's dreaming!" Anle interrupted Mingzhu loudly.
Mingzhu did not stop, but continued:
"After all, he is the prince of the current dynasty. There must be some people in the palace and outside the palace who want to curry favor with him. When the time comes, if his eyes and ears are allowed to hear some rumors in the palace, in the palace
If it spreads to the court, the princess will really be in trouble."
Although Anle refused to admit it, she knew in her heart that what Mingzhu said was indeed true. Although she seemed to be a majestic princess, what people were really afraid of was the prince Li Chongjun. After all, he was the future.
Emperor. Therefore, Anle waved his hand impatiently:
"Okay, I understand what you mean, so I won't do this anymore. It will cause so much trouble. It's annoying to death."
Mingzhu felt helpless in her heart:
'This Anle always wants to be the queen. How can she achieve great things if she has no patience or endurance!'
Mingzhu's purpose was certainly not to persuade Anle to give up this plan, so she continued:
"This matter can actually be done. I have a better way than sending medicine into the palace."
"any solution?"
"Please come to the princess's residence, the queen."
"What do you mean, let the queen come to my place?" Anle pondered, "That's fine, but if the queen leaves the palace once, it will be too overwhelming, so there must be a very clear reason, and,
The queen can only come out during the day and cannot stay outside the palace at night."
Mingzhu said meaningfully:
"I have already thought of this reason for the princess. As for whether the queen can stay in the princess's mansion for a night or two, the rules are set by people. As long as the queen thinks it is worth living here for the princess, she can naturally stay there.
.”
"But……"
"Princess, think about it, if the Empress can often stay in the princess's house and share the joy of family love with you, then the relationship between your mother and daughter will be even better. I'm afraid that by then, there will be some things that need not be said by the Princess, but by the Empress herself.
It’s time to think of a solution.”
"What do you mean?" I don't know whether Anle is really stupid or pretending to be stupid. Anyway, he is always asking Mingzhu's plan step by step.
"Princess, the young master lost his father at a young age. How can it not hurt to be a grandma for such a child?" Mingzhu's eyes flashed brightly.
The young master she mentioned was the son of Princess Anle. Anle herself was still as playful as a child, so she couldn't even remember that she had a son on weekdays. But at this time, Mingzhu's words,
Got her great tip:
'Yes, my father always said that he was a girl and could not inherit the throne, but his son was a boy. If he could convince his mother to change his son's surname to Li and become the grandson of the Li family, then he would try his best.
Let the son have more contact with the queen and let them have feelings for each other. Then the queen will naturally think about her son's future. Then won't she be one step closer to the throne?'
"Okay!" An Le slammed the table, "I'll do as you say. Didn't you say you have a way to invite the queen mother out? What way?"
Mingzhu smiled slightly:
"I need to make something. After I finish it, the princess will understand."
"I have already thought of this. You must make something again. Just tell me who you need and what materials you need. No matter what you want, I can have someone prepare it for you." Anle said simply.
"Thank you Princess, I want the ten best carpenters."
"But, ten carpenters..." Anle suddenly stopped talking, "What do you want carpenters for?"
Anle thought that Mingzhu could only make clothes and jewelry at best, and at most make larger furnishings. Why did he hire a carpenter?
Pearl's eyes were leisurely:
"Princess, please allow me to keep it a secret. When the time comes, I will give her a big surprise."
"Well, I'll give you a few carpenters and see what you can come up with."
After the sky got bright, Li Longji woke up to the sound of birdsong and the fragrance of flowers. He opened his eyes and looked, and he was now lying in a fragrant and tidy bedroom. Li Longji couldn't help but feel confused.
——Isn’t this Mingzhu’s bedroom? He and Zai Mingzhu had a wild carnival all night last night.
Just when Li Longji was suspicious, a silver bell-like chuckle suddenly came from above his head:
"What? The prince doesn't recognize where this place is?"
Li Longji's heart froze, and then he remembered that he had to endure the pain and hurt himself yesterday in order not to hurt Mingzhu, and then came to Guiyun Pavilion. This sweet and charming voice was made by Yun Niang.
Li Longji concealed a smile:
"Maybe I slept too deeply last night, so I couldn't wake up for a while."
"Maybe it's because what the prince saw in his dream is not the same place as what he saw in reality, right?" Yun Niang said with something in mind. As she spoke, she sat next to Li Longji, holding a cup in her hand.
There was a wooden tray with a steaming hand towel and a cup on it. When it came to serving men, Yun Niang was really good at it.
Li Longji took Yun Niang as Mingzhu's stand-in last night, and he felt guilty at this time. He was afraid that Yun Niang would see any clues, so he quickly took the handkerchief and put it on his face. After a while, he said sincerely:
"There are so many concubines in the house, but none of them are as familiar with my habits as you. No wonder every time I come to your place, I have to indulge in the gentle countryside and forget about Shu."
Yun Niang smiled slightly. She knew men too well. She knew that what men dislike most is a jealous woman, so she would not dwell on last night's matter anymore. She would leave it at that and make Li Longji feel a little guilty.
That's enough. If the trouble continues, I'm afraid it will cause him to be upset. That's how Yun Niang is, she never ignores her own feelings, she just thinks about how to please Li Longji more.
"Your Highness, please try this. This is the potpourri steamed by me. It is the most refreshing." As she spoke, she raised the cup with her own hands and brought it to Li Longji's lips.