Although Zhao Changqing did not say it explicitly, his disapproval was evident in his eyes.
Yin Xiaoxiao did not explain any more.
People have different personalities and tempers. Zhao Changqing is tactful, thoughtful, and good at calculations, but he also lacks passion and kindness, and it is impossible to understand her actions.
As for her, she just needs to act in a way that is worthy of herself, and there is no need to explain to everyone.
"I'm here to discuss with you how to go back to the palace together." Yin Xiaoxiao changed the subject: "The Prince of Lu's Palace and the Prince of Fujian's Palace are quite close to each other, so why don't we leave the palace together and return to the palace together."
Zhao Changqing was also full of panic. With one more person by his side, he felt more at ease. He nodded in agreement after hearing the words.
Yin Xiaoxiao whispered again: "Before leaving, let's go to Jiaofang Palace to express our gratitude, and then go to the East Palace and Fulin Palace to express our gratitude."
Zhao Changqing nodded again.
The two of them took their four children and went to Jiaofang Hall together.
Empress Dowager Yu did not see them, but only ordered Zhilan to pass on the oral instructions: "After returning to the mansion, stay in the mansion with peace of mind and educate your children carefully. You are not allowed to leave the mansion at will."
Zhao Changqing and Yin Xiaoxiao already knew that what awaited them was the fate of being placed under house arrest in the palace. They were a little sad when they heard this, but it didn't show on their faces. They knelt down outside the palace and kowtowed in gratitude.
Then go to the East Palace and say goodbye to Xiao Yuhan.
Xiao Yuhan and Yin Xiaoxiao looked at each other, with strong bitterness flowing in their hearts and desolation in their eyes.
The former best friend in the boudoir somehow ended up where he is today.
Zhao Changqing held on and said a few words: "Thank you to the emperor's sister-in-law for interceding for our mother and son, so that we can leave the palace."
Xiao Yuhan calmed down and said softly: "This matter is the fault of the seventh brother and sister. If you want to thank you, you should also thank her." After a pause, he whispered again: "Fate has a trick on people. They brothers killed each other and made trouble.
Up to this point today, there has never been any grudge or grudge between us sisters-in-law, and I have never resented you either."
"If you need my help with anything in the future, and you send someone to the palace to deliver a message, I will do my best and will never hold back."
Zhao Changqing was filled with gratitude and thanked him repeatedly.
Yin Xiaoxiao's eyes suddenly turned red.
She knew very well that Xiao Yuhan's words were meant for her.
But how could she not blame the King of Fujian, how could she not blame herself?
If the King of Fujian hadn't rebelled and assassinated Emperor Jian'an, Emperor Jian'an would not have died, and the Qi Dynasty would not have changed.
The new emperor has ascended the throne, and Xie Mingxi is now the queen of the palace. As a former queen, Xiao Yuhan lives in the palace. How embarrassing is his status?
After a few years, Sheng Hong and his wife have established a firm foothold in the palace, but Xiao Yuhan's life will be even more difficult.
There are thousands of words that cannot be uttered at this time.
Yin Xiaoxiao's eyes were red and she whispered: "How precious the emperor's sister-in-law is!"
Xiao Yuhan turned his head to the side, tears falling from the corners of his eyes.
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Zhao Changqing and Yin Xiaoxiao finally went to Fulin Palace.
Xie Mingxi had expected that they would come, and when they met, she said before the two of them opened their mouths: "Between us, there is no need to talk about Xie Laixie going to see others."
"You two, don't resent Sheng Hong. He doesn't want to kill each other. However, King Lu and King Min committed the serious crime of murdering the emperor. There is no way for him to survive. What he can do is to end this matter as soon as possible and save the lives of you mother and son.
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"After you leave the palace, you will live in the palace with peace of mind, and your food and clothing costs will be two levels lower than before. However, I can always ensure that you have no worries about food and clothing."
"The second sister-in-law has to raise a pair of children, and the fifth sister-in-law has to raise brother Ting in addition to brother Lin. I will send two imperial doctors to go back with you. In the future, you can feel relieved that the imperial doctors will take good care of the children's health.
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Zhao Changqing burst into tears of gratitude: "Thank you seventh brother and sister."
Sending an imperial doctor to the palace is the most practical reward.
With the imperial doctor taking care of them, the children have an extra layer of protection. More importantly, Xie Mingxi used this move to tell everyone about the emperor's protective intentions for the Prince of Lu's Palace and the Prince of Fujian's Palace.
At this point, the last trace of resentment in Zhao Changqing's heart quietly dissipated.
To be fair, she simply couldn't do this if their positions were swapped.
Yin Xiaoxiao did not say thank you. There was no need to say a single polite word between her and Xie Mingxi. She directly asked for brother Ting's expenses: "Brother Ting, follow me back to the Prince of Fujian's Mansion. You will have to spend more on food and clothing in the future."
His share."
Xie Mingxi laughed dumbly: "Don't worry! I will never forget it!"
Yin Xiaoxiao felt relieved and muttered: "Anyway, if there is anything that cannot be solved, I will order someone to send a letter to the palace. Can you just ignore it?"
From now on, mother and son will rely on Xie Mingxi!
Xie Mingxi didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and nodded in agreement.
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That evening, Zhao Changqing and Yin Xiaoxiao left the palace and returned home together.
As the news spread, the ministers couldn't help but sigh in private.
The emperor and empress acted with great kindness and magnanimity.
Compared with the petty-minded, vengeful and narrow-minded Emperor Jian'an, the new emperor is indeed much stronger. Xie Mingxi's performance in these days is also far better than that of Empress Xiao back then, which shows the magnanimity of Empress Da Qi.
The next day, news came out that Xie Mingxi had entered Cining Palace to seek medical treatment for Empress Dowager Li, and Xie Mingxi was praised even more inside and outside the palace.
Daqi governed the country with filial piety, even if it was just a formality, it was done extremely beautifully.
I don’t know who it was that spread the words of Queen Xie, which moved everyone even more.
"The Imperial Grandmother has been seriously ill for several years. Her mother was busy with palace affairs and had no time to take care of her illness. She has always been worried about her. Today, I can come to take care of the Imperial Grandmother on behalf of my mother, share her worries, and fulfill my filial piety for the Imperial Grandmother.
No matter how hard it is, I am willing to do it."
"From today on, I am willing to always take care of the emperor's grandmother's illness. If the emperor's grandmother's illness gets worse, I will not take over the palace affairs, nor will I be in charge of the Phoenix Seal."
What a filial Queen Xie!
What a noble and noble Queen Xie who doesn’t value power!
In just a few days, Queen Xie's reputation spread throughout the palace and beyond.
In comparison, Empress Dowager Yu, who wields so much power, is somewhat criticized.
It is of course the right thing for a grandson's daughter-in-law to serve her grandmother. As a daughter-in-law, she only cares about Feng Yin and palace affairs, and does not care much about her mother-in-law's illness. It is a bit too much to send her daughter-in-law to do the work for her.
Lin Censor, who was upright and upright, immediately submitted a memorial and consulted the Queen Mother's book.
At the court meeting, all civil and military officials were present in the court hall. Lin Yushi's somewhat indignant and passionate voice echoed in the Jinluan Palace: "...what the Queen Mother has done cannot be called filial piety to the Queen Mother Li.
The Queen Mother cannot be called a kind word. I should not say anything wrong about the Queen Mother. However, since I am the censor, I must not shrink back out of fear of the Queen Mother's power."
"Today, I will issue a memorial to impeach the Queen Mother."
"I know that the Emperor is very filial to the Queen Mother and does not say anything about the faults of the mother and the son."
"As the saying goes, if you cultivate your moral character and govern your family, the world will be peaceful. As the emperor, family affairs are also state affairs. If the emperor acquiesces and condones all the behavior of the Queen Mother because of his filial piety, it will be a misfortune for the heavenly family and a misfortune for the country.
