Under the bright candlelight, Xie Mingxi's beautiful and deep eyes shone with insight into people's hearts.
When it comes to manipulating people's hearts, no one can compare to Xie Mingxi.
Sheng Hong's heart was throbbing when he saw it. He put his arms around Xie Mingxi, and the hot breath he breathed gently blew her tender ears: "It's too disappointing to always talk about other people's affairs in such a beautiful time. Let's settle it earlier."
Xie Mingxi pushed Sheng Hong, who was about to make a move: "I still have something to discuss with you."
The emperor, whose blood was surging, couldn't hear it. He picked up Xie Mingxi and pushed him onto the bed.
The complicated and exquisite gauze covers the spring scenery all over the couch.
After the hearty pleasure, Sheng Hong took Xie Mingxi to the clean room and bathed for more than an hour...
When he got up the next morning, Sheng Hong touched his aching waist, and a spring breeze appeared at the corner of his mouth. Xie Mingxi felt it was dazzling and annoying, and glared at him: "Stop delaying, hurry up and go to court."
If she misses the morning court meeting, the ministers will only say that she, the queen of the middle palace, is beautiful and has ruined the country. They will never talk about the absurdity of the emperor.
Sheng Hong placed a kiss on her lips, and then retreated neatly to avoid her waving fist. He laughed and went to court happily.
Xie Mingxi rubbed her sore waist, couldn't help but pursed her lips and smiled, then stood up to change clothes.
When he went to Jiaofang Hall to pay his respects, Xie Mingxi's face without makeup was shining with moisture, making her a little more beautiful than usual.
Empress Dowager Yu, who had been through this before, could tell at a glance and snorted coldly in her heart.
Young couple, happy and loving.
Emperor Jian'an was buried less than a year ago, and the period of national filial piety has not yet passed. It has only been more than half a year since the new emperor ascended the throne, and no one has mentioned the matter of accepting concubines for the time being.
However, this is also a matter of time.
Empress Dowager Yu said calmly: "Wan'er is waiting to be married. It is only right to prepare the dowry in the boudoir and prepare for the marriage in peace. The queen likes Wan'er. When she gets married as the Xie family's wife in the future, she will be summoned to the palace to speak."
Xie Mingxi smiled leisurely: "What the mother said is that the daughter-in-law didn't think well."
When you look at someone you don't like, it's like a lump in your throat, and it's dazzling no matter how you look at it.
Empress Dowager Yu said abruptly: "The Ai family has not received a letter from Xianzhi for a while. Is Xianzhi's condition getting better?"
Xie Mingxi's smile faded slightly and she responded calmly: "Master has been recuperating and is in a bad mood, and has not written to me. My mother and master are good friends, so they must have a good understanding. Why don't you ask your mother to tell me how my master is doing now?"
The two looked at each other.
This double-edged sword, who will be stabbed deeper and more painfully?
After looking at each other for a short moment, the two of them looked away. Empress Dowager Yu calmly changed the subject: "In more than half a month, it will be the birthday of the Ai family. The imperial mourning has not passed, and the Ai family has no intention of celebrating the birthday. You and
Xiao, let’s discuss it!”
Xie Mingxi and Xiao Yuhan agreed together.
…
The birthday of the Queen Mother should never be too simple.
Xiao Yuhan and Xie Mingxi discussed: "In previous years, a three-day palace banquet was held for the Queen Mother's birthday. Those with imperial edicts of the third rank or above in Beijing went to the palace to attend the banquet to celebrate the Queen Mother's birthday."
"I haven't gone abroad for funeral this year, and my mother has no intention of celebrating her birthday, so why not just have a one-day palace banquet!"
Emperor Jian'an died for more than half a year, and Xiao Yuhan gradually came out of the grief of losing his husband. When the word "national mourning" was mentioned, Xiao Yuhan's eyes were slightly dim, but there was not much sadness on his face.
Xie Mingxi nodded slightly: "The Queen Mother's birthday banquet has been organized by the Queen Mother for several years. This year's birthday banquet, the Queen Mother has also been asked to take care of it."
She has to "take care of" Empress Dowager Li, protect Concubine Mei, have intrigues with Empress Dowager Yu, pay close attention to the news in Shu, and make suggestions for Sheng Hong...
She had too many things to do, and she had neither the time nor the inclination to organize the birthday banquet for Queen Mother Yu.
Xiao Yuhan understood in his heart and responded: "Okay."
Xie Mingxi smiled and thanked: "Thank you, Mrs. Huang."
Xiao Yuhan laughed in a low voice and said: "Between you and me, there is no need to say such unreasonable things." After a pause, he said softly: "Every day when Sister Fu opens her eyes, the Queen Mother will order someone to take her away.
Jiaofang Hall. It was not until after dinner that Sister Fu was sent back to the East Palace."
"My mother likes Sister Fu so much. As a daughter-in-law, I am very grateful."
Empress Dowager Yu was pinching Sister Fu, so Xiao Yuhan had no choice but to swallow her anger. Recently, she no longer dared to "cooperate" with Xie Mingxi openly.
Xie Mingxi patted Xiao Yuhan's hand gently and whispered: "I understand in my heart the difficulties the emperor's sister-in-law faces. Don't worry, I won't embarrass the emperor's sister-in-law for too long."
After hearing these words, Xiao Yuhan did not feel relaxed and relieved, but his heart suddenly became tense: "Brother and sister, you..."
Xie Mingxi smiled at Xiao Yuhan.
That smile was full of confidence and calmness.
Xiao Yuhan calmed down even though he was in a panic.
Don't worry! Xie Mingxi and Sheng Hong will definitely be able to completely suppress Queen Mother Yu if they work together.
…
Within a few days, Xiao Yuhan began to feel confused and restless again.
When people get old, they like to be lively, and they prefer the company of young, beautiful, intelligent and lovely girls to relieve their boredom. Empress Dowager Yu issued an oral decree that on the day of the birthday banquet, all concubines of the third rank and above can bring a descendant into the palace.
As soon as this exciting news spread, it immediately set off a wave of enthusiasm among the famous officials and officials in the capital.
"Why did the Queen Mother suddenly issue this decree?"
"Do you still need to ask? The Emperor has only been on the throne for less than a year and has not yet accepted a concubine. There is only one princess and no prince yet. The Queen Mother issued this edict at this time, and she must have wanted to take this opportunity to pay a visit to the Emperor.
Fan."
"That's right. Don't miss this great opportunity."
"Let's take people into the palace first to give the Queen Mother a look. If she is chosen by the Queen Mother, it will not be difficult to be selected as a palace concubine in the future."
"On the day of the Queen Mother's birthday, the Emperor will definitely show up. It would be even better if it can catch the Emperor's eye."
"That's right. Whoever likes it is not as fond as the emperor."
Of course, there were also some who had doubts and raised objections with uneasiness: "The emperor and the empress were schoolmates when they were young, and they have a deep love for each other. They have been married for several years and have always been very affectionate. The emperor may not have any intention of accepting a concubine."
"This is all the Queen Mother's intention, and the Emperor may not be willing to do so."
"The Queen is extremely talented and beautiful, and the city is full of scheming skills. In my opinion, the Emperor's heart is with the Queen. What should we do if we bring our daughter into the palace and the Queen is unhappy and holds a grudge?"
Soon, this weak objection was drowned in the excited voices of the ladies.
"What are you afraid of! Everyone brings their daughters or granddaughters into the palace, how can the Queen still hold grudges against everyone!"
"Anyway, we are acting according to the Queen Mother's will. Even if you want to blame us, you can't blame us!"
