Chapter 990: You and I are at odds with each other
"These words are not enough to sway my greatness, but they may sway me."
The emperor sat with a look of anxiety on his face.
The emperor couldn't help but be suspicious when he thought that what happened back then was exposed like this.
"I have already dealt with all the people from back then, why was it suddenly leaked?"
"Could it be that...the King of Shu was really spying on me back then?"
The emperor couldn't help but recall what happened back then, and suddenly remembered that during that time, the King of Shu really wanted to get close to him and spend time together. Even when he was young, the King of Shu couldn't help but secretly look at him.
Could it be that this evil boy, who was only a teenager, already knew this and spied on this at that time?
"Impossible. If this is the case, the King of Shu has the dangers of mountains and rivers in his heart and the depth of the city in his chest. He is definitely well versed in the art of conspiracy."
The emperor suddenly felt a chill and was shaken in his judgment.
"Eunuch Hu?"
In the palace where the queen lives, there are several palace lanterns at the gate and corridors, which are dimly illuminated. They are kept on day and night, ready to respond to the master's call at any time.
There was a palace maid standing at the door, and occasionally there were patrolling eunuchs coming and going. No matter who it was, they all wore flat soft shoes, and their steps were light and silent, so as not to disturb the nobles.
A young eunuch came out, followed by several younger eunuchs. They all stood together and looked up at the sky. They saw Shang Zihan stars spinning in the sky, looking at Hu Huaian and his group in confusion.
Although it was early in the morning, it was still too early. The night in the palace seemed peaceful. It seemed particularly strange that Hu Huaian came at this time and brought tribute fruits.
The surprised and puzzled looks of these eunuchs made Hu Huaian feel relieved.
What does this mean?
The people in the Queen's Palace were puzzled. Doesn't it mean that no one here knew about the rumors outside?
Also, the queen has ignored government affairs for many years, and this is the harem. The rumors just spread last night, how could they spread into the palace that has long been closed?
Didn’t even the Emperor just find out about it just now?
Thinking about it this way, if Hu Huaian's mission is to be accomplished, it is actually quite easy.@·The first post without any mistakes~~
If the Queen finds out here, the already furious Emperor will become even more unhappy, and by then, he will probably be angered.
Now that he can successfully complete the task, the emperor can probably breathe a sigh of relief, and he will not make mistakes out of thin air.
Thinking of this, the smile on Hu Huaian's face became more genuine.
"The emperor just stood up and thought of his wife. This is a tribute fruit. This melon is very rare. It is grown on the southernmost island overseas and shipped by sea. Because only a few dozen were delivered, I specially sent it to you.
Here are twenty for the Queen."
Although I don’t know why he came to deliver something at this time, the emperor actually had convulsions not once or twice. With such an explanation, and it didn’t seem to be a bad thing on the part of the visitor, the queen’s palace servants didn’t ask any questions.
Hu Huaian let him in.
With such a gift from the emperor, Hu Huaian must have wanted to see the Queen. However, it was too early at this time. The young eunuch led Hu Huaian in and waited while the eunuch went in to report.
After a while, the young eunuch came out and said to Hu Huaian: "Your Majesty, please ask Eunuch Hu to come over."
He led people directly to the main hall, and when he entered, he found that the queen was already dressed and sitting on the phoenix throne.
Standing on both sides were the female officials and the nuns, as well as several palace attendants on duty.
Judging from their appearance, they all looked a little tired. They had obviously gotten up early, which seemed quite normal.
Hu Huaian walked all the way and found that the atmosphere at the Queen's place was normal, neither lively nor serious, but also a little deserted.
This was the same feeling as when he came to the Queen's Palace in the past, no different.
Hu Huaian did not dare to neglect the master of the harem, so he hurriedly took a few steps forward, knelt down and worshiped.
"Get up." The queen who was sitting said coldly.
His attitude towards him was completely unenthusiastic. If he hadn't come here on behalf of the emperor, he would have to meet him. I'm afraid he wouldn't even want to meet him.
There is no need to think carefully about this perfunctory gesture, it is all on the surface.
But Hu Huaian became more and more relieved. It was normal for the Queen to have such an attitude towards him. It would be abnormal for her to be kind to herself!
He Will.
What I just said to the young eunuch outside was said to the queen in more gorgeous words and a more tactful tone.
"My slaves and I were deeply moved after hearing the emperor's concern for the empress."
After hearing this, the queen's attitude was still very cold. She only expressed that she understood and asked Hu Huaian to tell the emperor that she was very touched and happy.
She said she was very moved and happy, but her tone was calm, just like eating snacks or New Year cakes.@*~~
"That's the tone." Hu Huaian felt more at ease. As long as the emperor didn't appear in person, the queen would always have such a cold attitude towards outsiders.
He immediately agreed with a smile and asked the Queen to have a good rest. He walked backwards and exited step by step. Only after exiting the main hall did he turn around and lead the people away from this place.
Until Hu Huaian left, he stood up and watched the queen leaving, waving her hand to let her go.
"I got up early and am still a little tired. Please come back in a few minutes."
"yes!"
When everyone retreated, the queen still stood motionless, but her eyes opened wider and wider, and the canthus was about to burst. The nails of both hands were pierced into the palms of her hands. It was only because of the pain that she could maintain her posture.
Stay calm and watch everyone leave instead of going crazy on the spot.
"Is that so?" Her whole body seemed to be trembling with coldness, and two lines of tears slowly flowed from her eyes, with a dull blood color.
"It turns out that it's not the emperor's fault at all, or that he accidentally befriended the gangsters. It's you, an old man, who wants to steal your son and extend his life?"
"Now you still want to kill my grandson to extend his life? I...I am irreconcilable with you!"
A moment passed in a blink of an eye, and the palace maids and eunuchs came in again, washing and refreshing one by one. The female officer Zhaoxia saw that the queen was fine, but her eyes were a little red and swollen. It must be because she got up early, so she applied powder carefully and listened.
The queen asked: "What's going on today?"
"It's nothing important, just the concubines and unmarried princesses in the palace, paying their respects as usual."
"The only special ones are Princess Xinping and Princess Ningping."
"Xinping!" The queen was startled. She remembered this princess and knew the rumors. She thought they were false rumors, but she became a Taoist priest, which made people think of her.
However, the queen was just moved by her thoughts and asked, "What's wrong with Princess Ningping?"
Princess Ningping has been married for five years. She is a bit shy when we see her occasionally. She is a gentle and polite princess. There are rules for meeting princesses. This time, it is a bit strange to ask for an audience.
Zhaoxia took care of her hair carefully, sighed and said, "I heard it's a matter of possessing a horse."
"Is it not good to have a horse attached to the job?" The queen was surprised: "If you want to be promoted to a higher position, you have to ask the emperor for this."
"No, it's because the foreigner was let go. There were many divorces and few marriages. After five years of marriage, there were no children."
"I can come forward and talk about it and transfer him back to the capital." The queen seemed to say casually, which was tantamount to allowing the interview.
There was nothing to say at the moment, and the queen let them dress up, but she was deep in thought.
"Princess Xinping herself is actually very favored by the emperor."
"Others don't know, but I know."
"But she is actually not that big of a deal. Her biological mother, Concubine Wu, is quite powerful among the concubines."
Now that I think about it, the emperor's control over power was very deep. The concubines of the King of Shu and the King of Qi should have been valued more than their children, but they were suppressed in a subtle way to avoid internal and external collusion.
However, Concubine Wu, who had no children but only one daughter, was favored and promoted, and kept each other in check.
The queen saw all this and didn't have much thought at first, but then her heart moved.
"This is the time for your great-grandson to employ people."
"If I can get Concubine Wu's cooperation to a certain extent, it will be a lot easier for me to do many things. After all, I haven't been in charge of the palace for more than ten years."
"As long as the grandson is in the right position, what's the point of Xu Xinping's position?"
"It's just a different name, who can question it?"