d painting, you can become a legitimate daughter!" 。Ye Chu Lian, a legitimate daughter is a legitimate daughter, and an illegitimate daughter is an illegitimate daughter. No matter how much you learn,..."A few days ago, what happened between us, have you taken it to heart" she asked Quanji, "I mean the incident on the fifteenth night of the twelfth lunar month..." 。"I hadn't eaten breakfast yet, I was famished right now. Just as I picked up my chopsticks to get some food, suddenly the Empress Dowager shifted the topic to this place, and I couldn't help but put down my chopsticks again, my expression quite impatient." 。"What do you mean Are you reminding me that the fourth sister of our family was personally protected by the Emperor that night That's impossible! Xiao Han, are you delirious Otherwise, how could you have such an idea And come up with such a story" A few days ago, Empress Li told Quan Ji about the incident of kneeling in Yan Huagong on the fifteenth night of the twelfth lunar month. 。Not only was he forced to kneel, but Ye Wen also resided in Yanhu Palace at night. Even Yun Chen, Qingcheng, Lian Shi, and Zhuai'er mocked him. 。She wouldn't say these things to anyone else, but she had to tell them to Quanji. 。Now that the late emperor is gone, they are orphans and widows, relying solely on the regent king for survival. Strategy is their only recourse. 。But she couldn't believe it! The Emperor had chosen Ye Wenyan How terrifying was that, how could this be possible Even if the entire continent collapsed, such a thing was absolutely impossible. 。"Last time you spoke to me like that, we had an argument. Today you bring it up again, are you trying to start another fight with me" he asked Empress Li, "What do you really want Although the East and West Palaces coexist now, with me in charge of the government, you've never been mistreated on your side..." 。"What else do you want"
“I don’t want anything!” Empress Li became anxious, “Quanji, why don’t you believe me What I said is true. It’s my personal experience. Don’t you believe me Ask Baocham! She was with me that night. She experienced everything I did.”
"The Regent still shook his head, "Baochan is your person, naturally you are two sides of the same coin. What can he tell me" "But mine are all true!" "Whether they're true or not, this king doesn't want to hear anymore." 。Since a table of dishes has been set, this King should have a good meal. 。"If even a decent meal is unavailable here, why would I come It's better to return to the palace directly,"The Empress Dowager remained silent. In the past, when the former emperor was alive, she could still argue with her younger brother. But now that her brother had become her uncle and the Regent King, she had no more ground to stand on. 。They still have to rely on others for support!
"Fine, I'll pass, you eat!" She sat aside and personally served Quanji his food.
Although he looked like a scholar, no one dared to truly regard him as one. Even the Imperial Dowager did not. 。
After eating half a table of food, Quanji's chopsticks finally put down. He asked the Empress Dowager Li, “What are your plans”
The Empress Dowager Li was taken aback, “Plans What do you mean”
“What are your plans for Qinglu’s matter”
The Empress Dowager Li's heart skipped a beat. She feared this person bringing it up the most. She tried to avoid it a thousand times, but she couldn't escape it.
Then he had no choice but to grit his teeth and say, "My third sister is pregnant. I'm hoping that if she gives birth to a boy, it would be best. That way, we can force the current emperor to abdicate in the name of the late emperor's grandson." 。Since they are all not involved in actual governing, is he not our grandson or your grandson To the officials, there's no difference. 。As she spoke, she carefully glanced at Quanji. Unfortunately, this man always kept his emotions hidden, and she couldn't tell what he was thinking. 。“Are you so sure it will be a boy” Quanji shook his head while speaking, “I asked the imperial physician, and according to him, there’s a 70-80% chance of it being a girl. What do you plan to do then”Li Taizi's face grew even darker, “What do you suggest we do”Quanji had been waiting for her to say that, "In my opinion, since Lu'er doesn't have any hope anymore, why not consider another..." 。They are twins, they look exactly alike, we could swap people silently and no one would notice. 。"Just give up like this" Empress Li looked at Quanji, her heart flustered and unwilling. "We nurtured him for so many years, just to give up like this, are you willing" "What can be done if I'm unwilling" Quanji frowned, his words tinged with displeasure. "In the beginning, I didn't want you to give birth, but you insisted on giving birth. You even gave birth to two..." 。You will send one of them to the palace for me, and keep the other one for yourself. But look at what kind of child you have raised! I have reminded you more than once to take better care of Lu'er, and not let him run around outside recklessly. 。But will you listen to my advice For so many years, have you been able to control him” “I’m in the palace and he’s outside. How can I truly control him”“As long as you truly want to control him, there’s nothing you can’t control.” 。Even if he lives outside the palace, you can send out guards to keep an eye on him, and then have an old eunuch follow him. 。In short, as long as we find a way, there's nothing we can't accomplish. 。Just like this thing of mine, as long as we do it, we'll definitely make it. 。"Well, then what if I don't" Empress Li’s face turned cold. "He grew up beside me. I can't just abandon him like this." 。"If I don't help you, what are you going to do to me" The Regent took a deep breath. "Smiling Cold, the other one is also yours, born from your own womb." 。There was no familial bond between them, how could you possibly turn a blind eye to this” He stood up. “If you truly don’t want to scheme for another, then forget it, I have sons of my own!”
“You dare!” Empress Li also rose to her feet, clenching her fists tightly 。"You dare!"
"I have nothing to fear." 。The young scholar with a handsome face smiled slyly, "I am a member of the powerful Quan family after all. The emperor favored the younger over the elder, back then the throne should have been mine." 。It was my mother concubine who was incompetent and angered the emperor, which led to me losing the throne. 。I can't let my son walk the same path I did, so I have to plan for my descendants. 。Li Xiao Han, if you comply with my wishes, you will still be the Empress Dowager. 。If you defy me, then from now on, the Quan family will have no place for you. 。Empress Dowager Li slumped in her chair, a chill running down her spine. 。
"Are you not reconciled Didn't you feel the same way when we were together He stole your throne, and he stole mine. That's why you've been scheming, planning to take it back sooner or later Now you've won half the battle. He died without ever knowing that Lu'er wasn't his biological son, that his empress dowager inflicted such a great humiliation upon him..."
Don't you feel relieved Let me ask you, what were you looking for when you came to me all those years ago Was it your inability to forget the past, or was it simply to humiliate the former emperor Or perhaps...perhaps you just wanted me to give birth to a child who could inherit the throne in the future Regent King, what kind of game have you played" The regent king fell silent for a long time, his aura finally softening. "Xiao Han, you misunderstand me. Back then, I only..." 。As for the child, you should remember that I originally didn't agree to you being born. 。" Li Taizu recalled past events and also remembered how Quanji had strongly opposed her giving birth to a child, believing it would put her in danger "
Upon thinking this way, my heart felt a little comforted. The previous standoff also seemed to ease: “I will seriously consider your matter and give you a reply by the end of the year at the latest.” 。As for my matters, I also hope you can keep them in your heart, because mine are all true. 。You won't believe it now, but you'll regret it sooner or later. 。"
Quán Jì started to get agitated again, subconsciously waving his sleeves and saying: "Alright, this king knows" 。
Wait here for a moment, I'm leaving.
He strode out of the room, without a trace of reluctance. 。 The Empress Dowager sat in her chair watching him leave, listening to the door slam shut. She felt that all the things she had hoped for over the years were falling through one by one. 。To this day, even this person is going to be let down, then what can Li Xiaohan have left
The Regent King has left, a eunuch from Yong'an Palace carrying a bucket of water also followed out, it was the one who stopped Lian Shi and Zhuai'er at the entrance of Yong'an Palace. >>> 。The two soon met. Quan Ji asked him, "That night of the fifteenth day of the twelfth lunar month, was the Empress Dowager truly called to Yanghua Palace"The eunuch nodded, "It is true, it was the Emperor himself who came to call her. At that time, the Empress Dowager was about to retire for the night." 。"When did he come back" "Liang just came back. He was carried back by Miss Baochan." 。"Really went to the Yanhuagong" The eunuch thought for a moment, then shook his head, "I don't know" 。Because no one dared to follow, and no one dared to go to Yanhuagong to inquire. 。But after the Empress Dowager returned, she issued a decree forbidding anyone from speaking of what happened that night. Those who disobeyed and gossiped would have their tongues cut out. 。“
The Emperor’s steps faltered for a moment, before he said after a long pause, “I understand, you may go now!”
The eunuch left, and he stood there staring towards Yanhuagong. >>> 。Because Mount Huashan is very high, it can be seen from any corner of the palace. 。What one hopes for is one thing, what one can clearly see is another. 。Just like the eunuch's quarters, no one dared to approach that place out of idle curiosity. Nor could anyone glean any information from there. 。Unless Yanhuagong takes the initiative, that place is an impenetrable fortress, a fairy mountain that even millions of troops could not demolish. 。If Li Xiaohan's words are true, then what should be doneQuan Ji fell into deep thought. 。Ninety-five miles outside Lin'an City, the ancestral tomb of the Li family collapsed. The clan members guarding the tomb rushed to Lin'an City overnight to inform the Li family to return as soon as possible. 。The Li family went back and forth, held a family meeting, and finally decided to let Li Zhiyuan go into the palace to see the Empress Dowager. 。Li Zhiyuan is the elder brother of Empress Li, born to the same parents. 。Before she entered the palace, the two siblings had a very good relationship. Even after she entered the palace, besides relying on Wei's help, she has steadily progressed to this day, and Li Zhiyuan has never been absent from her support. 。Just as Yong'an Palace sent the Regent away, the Empress Dowager's own brother arrived. 。 Entering the palace as a relative of the emperor required going through layers of communication and notifying the Ministry of Internal Affairs in advance. 。But now that the inner palace lacks a queen, the Empress Dowager of Xi Palace and her family hold absolute power. Therefore, when the Li family enters the palace, there is no longer as much formality, nor are there as many cumbersome procedures. 。The ancestral graves collapsing is a big deal for any family. Li Zhiyuan went to the palace originally wanting to discuss with his sister about repairing the ancestral graves. 。This incident, however, reminded Empress Li of the recent unexplained collapse of Prince Ren's mansion and of the day she had ordered her female guards to kill Ye Wenyan at night, only for their entire army to be wiped out...whipping towards him!Feng Zhaolian did have some martial arts skills, but they were just superficial, nothing more than flashy moves.Compared to Lou Qinghan, who had been practicing martial arts since...