sbdcsierra Chapter 554: The Assassination
Chapter 554: The Assassination
Chen Mi bowed deeply and then continued speaking.
"Empress, you and I know very well that the Queen Mother's importance in the Emperor's heart is not as great as before. The power of the harem belongs to you, the Queen, not the Queen Mother. But the Queen Mother will not give up the power of the six palaces. If the Queen is willing, I am willing to get close to the Queen and help you consolidate the power of the six palaces."
Chen Mi stared into Lin Junxue's eyes, trying to see what she was thinking.
He proposed an alliance with the Queen to overthrow the Queen Mother, and both sides would benefit.
The Queen should be somewhat moved.
Lin Junxue lowered her eyes, which were as dark as ink. She slowly picked up the teacup and took a sip, without revealing a single thought.
密妃
He's an interesting person indeed.
He wanted to form an alliance with her and overthrow the Queen Mother together. It was really hard not to be moved by such a cooperation.
such a pity……
for a while
Lin Junxue curled her lips slightly and said, "Mi Fei, if you want to form an alliance with me to deal with the Queen Mother, shouldn't you show your sincerity? Now, the power of the six palaces in my hands is so difficult for the Queen Mother to take away. In this case, why should I cooperate with you, Mi Fei? Even if the Queen Mother and the Emperor have a weak mother-son relationship, she is naturally not easy to deal with. Let's be honest, there is not enough benefit in this game, and I don't need to take this risk, don't you think?"
Chen Mi naturally knew that it was not an easy task to win over Lin Junxue as an ally.
Therefore, she had already prepared a trump card that would be enough to make Lin Junxue's heart move.
Chen Mi raised his eyes
"Empress, I know what you mean. So, if I hold a secret about the Queen Mother, once it is exposed, the Emperor will completely despise the Queen Mother, and even the mother-son relationship of many years will vanish into thin air. So, Empress, are you willing to cooperate with me?"
Lin Junxue paused, raised the corners of her lips slightly, and a gleam of light flashed in her eyes.
The secret in Concubine Mi's hands must have been told to her by Old Duke Chen, that's why Concubine Mi is so confident.
The old Queen Mother has so many secrets!
Lin Junxue nodded nonchalantly, looking somewhat anxious.
She dismissed the servants and left only Danzhen and Qiaoxin to serve.
"Oh? What's the secret? I'd like to hear the details."
Chen Mi saw that Lin Junxue was eager to know, but was very restrained.
She said, "Does your Majesty know how the late emperor chose the empress dowager? How did she become the most favored concubine in the harem for so many years?"
Lin Junxue hesitated for a few seconds
"Of course. Everyone in Xie State knows that the Empress Dowager was so beautiful with her dance that she was favored by the late emperor. After entering the palace, she was favored by the emperor. When the late emperor was traveling south, he encountered an assassin, and the Empress Dowager sacrificed herself to save the late emperor. That's why the Empress Dowager has been favored by the late emperor for decades."
Chen Mi shook his head
"Empress, you are so smart. I think you have guessed what I will say next. The assassination incident was not that simple."
Lin Junxue paused
"Oh, you mean, there was another reason why the late emperor was assassinated?"
Chen Mi nodded
"Empress, when the late emperor was assassinated, if I say that it was the Queen Mother's doing, do you believe it? The emperor was brought up by the late emperor since he was a child, and he had an extraordinary father-son relationship with the late emperor. When the late emperor was assassinated, he almost lost half his life. If someone tells the emperor about this, do you think the emperor will resent the Queen Mother for doing this to win his favor?"
Lin Junxue stared at Chen Mi's face, beautiful and gentle, but like a poppy.
Dogs that bark don't bite
The truly powerful people lie dormant until one day, when they strike out, they can mercilessly push their enemies into the eighteenth level of hell, where they will never be reborn.
Lin Junxue shook her head
"Empress Mi, even if this is true, so many years have passed. What evidence do you have to prove that the assassination of the late emperor was a trap set by the empress dowager to win favor? Words are useless. You and I both know the emperor's temper. If there is no evidence, what is the point of your words today?"
Chen Mi was silent for a few seconds, then raised his eyes
"Don't worry, Queen. Since I want to seek your protection, I will not rely on just my mouth. As long as Queen agrees to let me overthrow the Queen Mother together, I will provide you with the evidence you want."
Inside the hall, a silent silence spread quietly, as if time had frozen at this moment.
The entire hall was filled with a mysterious and depressing atmosphere; even the air seemed to become heavy.
There was not a single breeze that could penetrate the heavy atmosphere, and even breathing became lighter.
However, beneath the seemingly calm appearance of both of them, there was an unknown undercurrent and an indescribable atmosphere.
for a while
Lin Junxue slowly raised the corner of her lips, her face like a lotus.
Chen Mi's heart tightened, but his face remained calm.
At this time, whoever gets impatient will lose.
Of course, Chen Mi knew that from the moment she stepped into Zhonghe Palace and sought cooperation with the Queen, she had already fallen behind.
You know everything, but you still do it. This is the greatest helplessness.
Lin Junxue said, "Since Concubine Mi is so sincere, I will agree to your request."
Chen Mi stood up and thanked her. The two of them looked at the Queen Mother together and reached a consensus at this moment.
Chen Mi then spoke
"Empress, if you want to overthrow the Queen Mother, you need a suitable time. You must not give her a chance to turn things around."
Lin Junxue nodded
"That's natural, Concubine Mi, but do you have a plan?"
an hour later
Qiao Xin escorted Concubine Mi out of Zhonghe Palace and returned to the palace.
Hua Ling supported Concubine Mi and said, "Your Majesty, as expected, the Queen is attracted by the secret in your hand. Look, isn't it easy for her to agree? Now, the Queen will help you deal with the Queen Mother."
Chen Mi looked up at the plaque of Zhonghe Palace, but there was no joy on his face.
This time, she took the initiative to cooperate with the Queen. She didn't know whether it was right or wrong?
But now, no matter whether it was right or wrong, she had no choice...
The secret has been told to the Queen. This time, can she use the Queen's hand to deal with the Queen Mother?
in fact……
She's not so sure.
Chen Mi shook his head
"It's not easy. Do you think that I am in control because I have the secret in my hand? In fact, today, the control has always been in the hands of the Queen, not in my hands. The Queen and I are cooperating to deal with the Queen Mother. I don't know why, but I feel a little nervous."
Hua Ling hurriedly comforted
"Your Highness, please don't worry. I think the Queen also wants to deal with the Queen Mother. Just now, she must have pretended for a while before agreeing to you. She just wants to make a fool of herself. You don't have to take it to heart."
Chen Mi said "hmm" lightly, but his mind became more and more heavy.
"I hope so"
Ci'an Palace
The Queen Mother knew that Chen Mi had just been to Zhonghe Palace and had sat there for a full half hour. She immediately became suspicious and felt vaguely uneasy.