Mrs. Hu came back to her senses, shook her head with a complicated expression and said, "No, I just said it casually." After saying that, she stretched out her hand towards Qiu Ju, who helped her up knowingly, while Li Si sang a promise beside her.
: "Your Majesty, take off!"
"I congratulate you!" It wasn't until Hu disappeared that Yehenala straightened up with a proud smile on her face. Hu Yunyi... finally fell into her trap and became a chess piece in her hands!
Chuntao closed the palace door and said: "Master, what do you mean by what Concubine Ying said just now? Which minister has such ability and can single-handedly convince the emperor? Is it Prince He?"
Yehenala lowered her head and thought for a while, then said: "If I am not wrong, she is not talking about a minister, but the queen. With the queen's current status and favor, as long as she speaks and persists,
The Emperor will definitely agree!" At this point, she suddenly touched her palms and said with a smile: "Okay, so she still has this idea, and I was almost fooled by her."
Chuntao's eyelids twitched and she asked tentatively: "You are saying that Concubine Ying wants the queen to persuade the emperor in person?" After Yehenala nodded, she added: "But... the queen is pregnant with Liujia, she will agree.
Do you want to risk going to the rooftop?”
Yehenala smiled sweetly and said: "Our queen likes to pretend to care about the people and care about the world. The emperor was deceived by her mask into even being able to take the throne; moreover, ascending the throne
Although the Temple of Heaven is a bit tiring, there are chariots traveling along the way, so as long as you are careful, nothing may happen."
Chuntao suddenly said: "I didn't expect that Concubine Ying is quite thoughtful and can think of things that even the master has not thought of."
Xiao Dezi said flatteringly: "No matter how smart you are, you are still under the control of your master."
Yehenala proudly raised her chin and said: "Ms. Hu loves her son as much as she lives. While Yongxuan's death shocked her, she also valued Yongxuan more than anything else. For this only child, she would do anything.
Do anything, including confronting the queen with swords; moreover, I say that the queen is a disaster star
, it’s not a lie, since she entered the palace, things in the palace have happened one after another.” At this point, she said with a sneer on her face: “She was obviously a sinner, but she tricked the emperor into making her his queen.
Finally, she steals the dignity that does not belong to her. In this way, can there not be many things?"
When Yehenala said this, she seemed to have forgotten that the death of Concubine Yimin and the death of the ninth elder brother were inseparable from her and Wei Jingxuan. They were the ones who disturbed the peace in the palace!
As for the Hu family, after returning to Changchun Palace, Qiu Ju and Li Si looked at each other and whispered: "Master, the slaves have always felt that Concubine Shu has evil intentions, and we really can't believe it!"
Li Si interjected: "Yes, actually... I feel that the Queen and Concubine Hui are not bad to you. Even if they really have some thoughts, they are far better than Concubine Shu. I have not forgotten that you were the first to seal the concubine before her."
, how she hates you to the core. This time, Brother Jiu was killed by her again. I want to tell you, she clearly wants to coax you to deal with the Queen first, and then deal with you. You must not be fooled by her.
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"Do you think I don't know?" Mrs. Hu said coldly: "Concubine Shu is a real villain, but the Queen and Concubine Hui are hypocrites!" Mrs. Hu said with a trembling voice: "If... Concubine Shu had not told me,
I still don’t know that the two people I trust the most are actually related to Yong Yue’s death. Fortunately, they still act as if nothing happened. I…can’t swallow this breath!”
Qiu Ju whispered: "Perhaps the Queen and Concubine Hui both regret deeply, but they are just afraid that you will misunderstand, so they dare not tell the truth. I always feel that..."
Mrs. Hu interrupted her and said: "I know what is right and wrong, so you don't have to say anything! As for Concubine Shu... Oh, I have never believed her!" After a moment of pause, she said: "Go and get the paper.
Here comes the pen!"
Seeing that Mrs. Hu had made up her mind, Qiu Ju could only sigh secretly, get a pen and paper, and read the letter she wrote to Hu Yaozong.
The next day, Hongli decided to go to the altar to pray for rain, and the date was set on July 19th, seven days later. All the officials naturally agreed with this. Although they did not have to worry about water for the time being, if the drought continued, disaster would sooner or later
They all hoped that Hongli's prayer for rain would be successful and relieve the suffering of thousands of people.
When the people who had been suffering from drought heard about this, they seemed to see the hope of rain, and their initial surges calmed down, waiting for the rain in seven days.
However, just one day later, a rumor came out of nowhere in the capital, saying that the drought was related to the Queen. If the Queen did not go to the Temple of Heaven to pray for rain, it would be difficult for the rain to fall.
Two days later, an official petitioned, hoping that the empress and empress would go to the Temple of Heaven to pray for rain. Hongli rejected his request on the grounds that the empress was pregnant with Liujia and was not suitable for traveling. However, after that, officials continued to petition to discuss the matter.
He was suppressed by Hongli, but the atmosphere had begun to become tense. On July 16, people even gathered outside the imperial city. The crowd was full of emotions, praying for the emperor and empress to pray for rain together. Although they were finally dispersed by the guards,
Things are undoubtedly getting serious.
In order to avoid disturbing Xianyue's pregnancy, Hongli strictly prohibited this matter from spreading to the harem. However, since this matter was caused by someone with intentions, how could it not be spread to Xianyue's ears.
On this day, Mrs. Hu and Xia Qing came to pay their respects to Xianyue. After chatting for a few words, Xianyue said, "Has your concubine heard about praying for rain?"
Mrs. Hu's eyes flashed slightly and she said, "Does the empress also know?"
Xianyue lowered her head and smiled: "When things are so big, there will always be some gossip that reaches my ears. I wonder what the two sisters think?"
Xia Qing and Mrs. Hu glanced at each other and said, "My dear, you are about to give birth. How can you work any more? It is enough for the emperor to go to the altar to pray for rain."
"What Concubine Hui said is reasonable, but..." Mrs. Hu said with difficulty: "Nowadays, it is not just the officials who are asking the Queen to go to the altar to pray for rain, but also the victims. If the Queen does not go, I am afraid it will be difficult to suppress this.
Things, and... will affect the image in the minds of the people."
Xia Qing frowned and said: "So, the imperial concubine's intention is to ask the empress to go to the altar to pray for rain, but you and I both know the empress's body. The altar of heaven is so high, and we have to climb up step by step. What if we get fetal gas?"
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"I understand, that's why I'm in trouble, alas." Mrs. Hu sighed and complained: "It's all those ministers' fault. If they hadn't mentioned it first, how could the matter have become such a big deal, and now I don't know how it will end."
"They also hope that God will send rain as soon as possible to relieve this drought." At this point, Xianyue's eyes darkened slightly and said: "Actually, as a queen, I should do something for the people."
Xia Qing heard the meaning of her words and said hurriedly: "In fact, the empress has done a lot for them. It is absolutely forbidden to go to the altar."