The invisible and huge pressure made Zhao Changqing unable to lift his head. Drops of cold sweat seeped out, slowly flowing over his face and dripping on his clothes.
Use your own heart to judge others' bellies.
In just a short moment, Zhao Changqing's mind had already flashed several ways to kill people... If it were her, she would definitely get rid of all the worries in her mind before she could feel at ease.
Xie Mingxi has been reluctant to let her leave the palace. Could it be that she also wants to eliminate the root cause?
The cold sweat on Zhao Changqing's forehead became even thicker, and she suddenly felt regretful in her heart. If she had known this, she really shouldn't have taken advantage of the situation to force others, but now it's better. Instead of forcing Xie Mingxi to nod and let her leave the palace, it actually put her in a difficult situation.
situation……
This Yin Xiaoxiao is usually chivalrous and hot-blooded, but also impulsive. How can he endure it and keep silent today?
The stalemate didn't last long. For Zhao Changqing, it was extremely difficult.
Xie Mingxi finally opened her mouth to break the silence: "I was just joking, why did the second sister-in-law take it seriously? The third sister-in-law and the fifth sister-in-law have left the palace to reunite with their children, how can I force the second sister-in-law to stay in the palace?"
Then, Xie Mingxi leaned over and helped Zhao Changqing up with a smile, her tone as friendly and easy as before: "Second sister-in-law, please get up quickly."
Zhao Changqing: "..."
The gap between front and back was so big that Zhao Changqing was unable to change in time, his expression was quite stiff, and he subconsciously said: "The queen really allows me to leave the palace?"
Xie Mingxi smiled affectionately and said: "Between you and me, it's too unfamiliar to talk about permission or disapproval. Second sister-in-law, you are good at everything, but you are too cautious in what you do and say."
...So, is it allowed or not?
Zhao Changqing was able to bend and stretch, and forced a smile: "Thank you very much, Queen. I will pack my clothes and luggage when I go back today..."
Xie Mingxi interrupted Zhao Changqing's words with a smile: "It's not too late to talk about these trivial matters later. The fifth sister-in-law came to the palace specially today, so I will send someone to ask the third sister-in-law to come to the palace together, and the four of us sisters-in-law will have lunch together."
Zhao Changqing hurriedly smiled and said: "That's right. In fact, the palace is quite close to the palace. It is convenient to enter the palace at any time..."
Xie Mingxi glanced over with a half-smile.
Zhao Changqing's next words automatically disappeared and he quickly turned around: "We have a good time to get together and talk today."
Yin Xiaoxiao, who had been watching, silently thought a few words in his mind.
It's your own fault!
Should!
…
Half an hour later, Xiao Yuhan also entered the palace upon invitation.
The four sisters-in-law have been together for more than ten years and are very familiar with each other. Upon meeting each other, Xiao Yuhan noticed that Zhao Changqing was different from usual. He was strangely enthusiastic and his makeup was stained with sweat.
There are so many ice basins placed in the Jiaofang Hall, where is the heat?
Xiao Yuhan smiled casually and asked, "What's wrong with my second sister-in-law today? Why are you sweating so much?"
Zhao Changqing's smile froze, and he coughed slightly in embarrassment: "It's hot and irritable, and I sweat a lot, which makes my three brothers and sisters laugh."
Xie Mingxi smiled meaningfully.
Yin Xiaoxiao winked at Xiao Yuhan. Xiao Yuhan stopped asking and quickly changed the subject.
After lunch, Yin Xiaoxiao and Xiao Yuhan said goodbye together and took a carriage to leave the palace.
Before Xiao Yuhan opened his mouth to ask, Yin Xiaoxiao explained everything that had happened before: "... even we can see what the second sister-in-law is thinking, how can we hide it from the emperor and the empress? Today the empress borrowed the opportunity to
I was lucky enough to deal with her departure from the palace. I looked on and felt very relieved."
As for other things, Zhao Changqing allowed Sister Rong to marry into the Chu family out of selfish motives, which was really irritating. Yin Xiaoxiao was an upright person and couldn't stand what Zhao Changqing did, so she really let out a bad breath today.
After hearing this, Xiao Yuhan thought for a moment and then whispered: "Sooner or later the queen will let the second sister-in-law leave the palace. However, it is hard to say how long she will 'keep' the second sister-in-law."
One or two months, three to five months, or simply stay for a few more years. In short, it all depends on Xie Mingxi's thoughts.
At this time, Zhao Changqing should secretly regret it!
Over the years, Xie Mingxi has always treated her widowed sisters-in-law with respect and courtesy. Zhao Changqing has had too many good days, but he still feels inadequate and greedy, so he deserves this day.
Not worthy of sympathy at all.
Yin Xiaoxiao quickly put aside Zhao Changqing's matter and discussed Anzhai Wine with Xiao Yuhan enthusiastically: "I have made a plan. Anzhai Wine will only host family banquets and no outsiders will be invited. At that time, the Empress and Ah
Luo will also come."
Xiao Yuhan stretched his brows and said with a smile: "This is great."
When leaving the palace, you must remember the kindness of the emperor and empress. You should keep a low profile in everything you do. You must never make friends with courtiers in a hurry.
Yin Xiaoxiao has always been a clear-minded and aboveboard person. That’s good!
…
Zhao Changqing returned to the palace with a nonchalant smile.
After entering the dormitory alone, Zhao Changqing fell down and cried hard. After crying, he had to dress up again to avoid being noticed.
Zhao Changqing did not regret it later, but Xie Mingxi actually didn't care much.
After sitting in the palace for more than ten years, all the movements in the harem were hidden from her eyes and ears. If Zhao Changqing made any unusual move, someone would come to report it within half an hour.
Xie Mingxi has never regarded Zhao Changqing as a rival. She is too lazy to ask about Zhao Changqing's unscrupulous tricks. Since Zhao Changqing is not honest, she should give her some clues and let her learn to be honest and calm down.
For the next two days, everything was calm in the palace.
The Anzhai banquet at the Min Prince's Mansion was specially held in the evening. It did not delay the official business, and the movement was minimal and unobtrusive. It is not an exaggeration to describe it as a family banquet.
Those who accepted the invitation and came to the banquet included Princess Changping and her consort, as well as Gu Shujin and his wife, Prince An and Princess An, Prince Lu and his wife, Princess Duanrong and his wife, Princess Duanrou and her daughter, the emperor and his wife in the palace, and Princess Aluo.
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Sheng Hong and Xie Mingxi came hand in hand in their regular clothes.
Sheng Hong shaved off his beard a few days ago, making him look even more youthful and handsome. Xie Mingxi's smile was full of elegance. At first glance, the couple still looked the same as they did when they were in their twenties.
A Luo, on the other hand, has been in the court for a long time, and the playful and lively nature of a girl has been replaced by a calm yet sharp demeanor. In her every move, she already has the demeanor of the future prince of Da Qi.
Princess Changping glanced at A Luo, and there was a complicated and unspeakable meaning in her heart.
She was also the only legitimate daughter of her father, the emperor, and her mother, and she was also the most noble princess in Da Qi.
Back then, if her father had insisted on not wanting a concubine prince like Sheng Hong, if her mother and queen had been stronger and more decisive, if they had spared no effort to cultivate her and unswervingly clear obstacles for her, maybe, she
His life will be like A Luo's...
Unfortunately, there are not so many ifs in the world.
Her father, the emperor, and her mother were once a loving couple known to the world, but now they have been completely eclipsed by the comparison between Sheng Hong and Xie Mingxi.
