Sheng Hong and Xie Mingxi stood side by side hand in hand.
Empress Dowager Yu grasped the handles on the phoenix chair with both hands, and the veins on the backs of her hands were exposed. Her eyes were faintly red.
Apparently he was extremely angry!
Zhilan Yuqiao, who was waiting on the side, had a tight knot in her mind, fearing that Empress Dowager Yu would become angry and disobey her on the spot. She was even more afraid that Empress Dowager Yu and the Empress would turn against each other on the spot.
Empress Dowager Yu's biggest advantage now is her status, firmly standing on the moral high ground.
As for the emperor and empress, it seems that they are suppressed by the word "filial piety", but in fact they are sharp in their actions. Under the seemingly absurd and willful behavior, the emperor and empress will never give in or compromise.
Once the quarrel broke out in public, the feud between the Emperor and the Queen Mother would be revealed in broad daylight to everyone. For Empress Dowager Yu, it was definitely not a good thing.
Empress Dowager Yu suffered a loss and could not bear it!
But, is Empress Dowager Yu willing to swallow this suffocation?
No one among the imperial ministers bowed their heads anymore. They all looked up at Empress Dowager Yu who was sitting on the phoenix chair.
Empress Dowager Yu's chest rose and fell, and her expression changed again and again. Finally, it turned into a helpless and loving motherly smile: "That's it! You used to have a wanton temper. Now that you're sitting on the throne, your actions are still so absurd and willful."
"In the future, be sure not to say such nonsense. Otherwise, you will be regarded by your ministers as a faint king who is obsessed with beauty."
"The emperor doesn't care about his own reputation, but he should also think about the queen. The emperor should know that in this world, women are always more harsh. The emperor's words have pushed the queen to the forefront. The queen's reputation will be gone.
His reputation will be tarnished by malicious rumors."
Empress Dowager Yu sighed with a serious look on her face: "For the sake of the Queen, the Emperor should be careful in his words and deeds!"
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She is indeed the Empress Dowager Yu who has stood firm in the palace for decades! When necessary, her endurance skills are really amazing! Her acting skills are also superb.
In an instant, she changed from an overbearing mother-in-law to a sensible and caring elder who cares about her daughter-in-law.
Zhi Lan and Yu Qiao looked at each other and each resisted the urge to wipe the cold sweat from their foreheads.
Mrs. Xu cursed secretly in her heart.
This old godly woman! You are right to say the opposite! She was forced into this situation, but she still managed to get through it.
All the imperial ladies also felt frightened.
The emperor and the queen mother were fighting, so they had better not join in foolishly. If you want the younger members of the family to enter the palace, you can't be in a hurry. There is no harm in trying to do it slowly in the future.
Xie Mingxi's face showed some gratitude and guilt: "The mother-in-law considers her daughter-in-law wholeheartedly, and my daughter-in-law is very grateful."
Sheng Hong immediately answered the question: "My mother's teachings are reasonable. From now on, I will think twice before I act when something happens, and I will never dare to act willfully again. Otherwise, I will not damage the queen's reputation, and I will not dare to make my mother worry."
How can one person fight against two people?
The emperor and the empress were united, and even the empress dowager was helpless. She swallowed the blood from her throat with great reluctance, and said with a smile: "The emperor and empress are so filial, and the Ai family is very happy."
Then, his eyes passed over a dozen young men, and he simply smiled and said: "The outstanding sons and gentlemen carefully selected by the emperor are all excellent. The Ai family was also dazzled for a while. After some time, the Ai family was
You choose a good match and get married. Now step aside!"
More than a dozen young men bowed their hands to express gratitude, and then left.
The ladies, who had watched a big show in vain, immediately scanned the faces of these ten or so young handsome men.
To be chosen by the emperor, one must either be a talented person, have an outstanding family background, or be a confidant of the emperor. It would be a good thing to grab one.
More than a dozen young men quietly exited the Jiaofang Hall under dozens of pairs of probing eyes.
When they arrived outside the palace, they all exhaled in unison.
One of the young generals had thick eyebrows, big eyes, and a small smile on his lips. This young man was Zhou Quan's cousin, Zhou Ying, who was now the deputy commander of the Divine Guards.
Zhou Ying lowered his voice and said with a smile: "Today we enter the Jiaofang Palace with the Emperor, which can be regarded as a breakthrough in the world."
Another new scholar also laughed in a low voice: "I hope the Queen Mother can give us a good marriage."
The palace is full of beautiful girls, all of whom come from famous families and have been carefully raised since childhood. They are all selected by various families and want to be sent to the palace as concubines. They are of extremely high quality.
If it hadn't been for an occasion like today, how would they have had the opportunity to appear in front of so many famous ladies?
They were all older bachelors who had not yet gotten married, and they went to Chengning Hall with endless fantasies in their minds.
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Sheng Hong stayed in Jiaofang Hall for a while and then stood up to leave: "Empress, I will go to Chengning Hall now."
The anger of the confrontation a moment ago has disappeared.
Empress Dowager Yu said with a gentle smile: "All the ministers are waiting in the Chengning Palace. Your Majesty, please go quickly! The Empress is here to accompany the Ai family."
Xie Mingxi also pursed her lips and smiled and said: "That's what the mother said. The daughter-in-law will get up and give it to the emperor."
After saying that, he stood up and walked to Sheng Hong.
In front of everyone, Sheng Hong showed no hesitation and stretched out his hand to hold Xie Mingxi's hand. Xie Mingxi smiled sweetly in return. The emperor and the empress showed off their affection openly and left hand in hand.
All the emperors secretly sighed in their hearts.
When Emperor Jianwen only favored the queen, he still favored concubines around him.
The current Emperor Jianye is more affectionate and devoted than the Emperor Jianwen back then!
No wonder Queen Mother Yu looked so dazzling and annoying. Even when they looked at it, they felt sour in their hearts.
It is common for men to indulge themselves in romantic affairs, and it is common for them to have concubines. Why is Queen Xie so lucky that her husband is willing to ruin his reputation and use ridiculous actions to confront Queen Mother Yu to protect Queen Xie?
Comparing people to each other is so annoying!
A group of ladies from famous families were also silently staring at the intimate figure of the emperor and empress. The longing for glory and wealth in their hearts soon turned into another stronger and more urgent desire.
How great would it be if they could be like Queen Xie and marry a husband who treats them wholeheartedly?
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The grand birthday banquet lasted the whole day.
It was getting dark, and exquisite palace lanterns were hung everywhere in the palace, bright as day.
Mrs. Gaoming bid farewell to Queen Mother Yu respectfully and led the girls around her to leave one by one.
After the noisy palace banquet, Jiaofang Palace became quiet, and it also revealed a bit of loneliness after the prosperity.
Just like the aloof Empress Dowager Yu, who was humiliated in public by the emperor and empress today. No matter how much she pretends, she can't hide her dejection as she gradually loses her power.
Xie Mingxi put on a good show and stayed with Queen Mother Yu with a smile until everyone had dispersed, then she left with a smile: "After a long day of work, my mother must be exhausted. She should have settled in earlier. My daughter-in-law is here
Resign."
Empress Dowager Yu said calmly: "Queen, please help Ai Jia go back to the bedroom!"
This is a showdown with her!
Xie Mingxi sneered in her heart, agreed, and stretched out her hand to hold Queen Mother Yu's arm.
