sbdcsierra Chapter 460: The Queen Mother forced?
Chapter 460: The Queen Mother forced?
five days later
That night, when Xie Yu arrived at Ci'an Palace, he was greeted by the Empress Dowager's unprovoked scolding.
The Queen Mother was so angry that she even blurted out that she really regretted supporting Xie Yu to ascend the throne.
After these words were spoken, the slight trace of guilt in Xie Yu's heart completely disappeared.
Xie Yu originally wanted to have a good conversation with the Queen Mother to resolve the rift between mother and son that had lasted for many days.
But he didn't expect that the Queen Mother didn't listen to a word he said and spoke harshly to him.
Even though Chen Mi, who was present, tried to stop it, he could not stop the Queen Mother's anger.
Finally, Xie Yu just left a message asking the empress dowager to take good care of her injuries before turning around and leaving.
It has been five days and Xie Yu has not even gone to Ci'an Palace to see the Empress Dowager.
Anyone with a discerning eye could see clearly from this attitude that the mother-son relationship between Xie Yu and the Queen Mother had become strained.
Even though she was the empress dowager, as Emperor Xie Yu no longer liked her, the empress dowager also lost the respect she once had.
In the harem today, Lin Junxue holds great power, and all six palaces are under her control.
Xie Yu also dealt with many of the empress dowager's maternal relatives in the court with great vigor and determination.
Some were demoted, some were punished, and within a few days, the empress dowager's mother's family was abandoned. Years of glory were destroyed in one day, and nothing was left.
Xie Yu ordered that the Queen Mother's maternal family not be allowed to see the emperor, directly cutting off the way for the maternal family to ask for mercy from the Queen Mother.
The people serving around her also received the order, but the empress dowager was kept in the dark.
She still doesn't know that the maternal clan she had relied on for many years has completely changed in just a few days.
The Queen Mother retired due to her injuries and could not even get out of bed. Wang Chu, who was serving her, had the final say.
The Queen Mother heard nothing at all, but she was still angry and wanted to send someone to find the eldest princess and ruin the marriage.
The Empress Dowager lost her temper in Ci'an Palace every day, trying to force Xie Yu to come and see her.
Zhonghe Palace
Lin Junxue handed the letter that Xuanyuan Jing had just sent to Danzhen.
“You burned it yourself.”
Danzhen took the letter and burned it.
Tea served with care
"Your Majesty, it has been six or seven days since the Xuanyuan Kingdom's envoys left Kyoto. According to the agreement, you should find a way to leave the palace. The emperor has been troubled by the queen mother these days. I heard that he is in a very irritable mood. I am afraid that he will not enter the harem in the next few days. However, just in case, we still have to find a proper solution."
Lin Junxue gently raised her jade hand and slowly and gracefully picked up the exquisite teacup.
The steam in the cup rose up and lingered around her white fingertips, giving people a dreamlike feeling.
"I have already made plans for this matter. How is Ci'an Palace doing today?"
Qiao Xin said, "Your Majesty, the Queen Mother is getting more and more violent day by day. She really doesn't care about her own face at all. Wang Chu's life is of course not easy, not to mention the other servants. They are often beaten and scolded by the Queen Mother, and they are miserable. Wang Chu sent a letter saying that if the emperor doesn't agree to see the Queen Mother, the Queen Mother is afraid that she will go on a hunger strike to force the emperor."
Lin Junxue raised the corners of her lips.
Tangtang, who was sleeping next to her, leaned towards her and curled up, looking very cute.
"The Queen Mother is just at her wit's end. This time, she must have hated the Emperor. The eldest princess has been the Queen Mother's apple of her eye since she was a child. Not to mention the foolish things she did in the past, the Queen Mother always indulged her and cleaned up the mess for her. But now, the Emperor took advantage of the Queen Mother's coma to hastily marry the eldest princess to Xuanyuan Jing. How could the Queen Mother be interested in such a son-in-law who is known for being a playboy? The eldest princess has to marry to the Xuanyuan Kingdom, a journey of thousands of miles..."
Qiao Xin leaned over
"Your Highness, the Queen Mother is making such a fuss. Aren't you afraid that the last bit of mother-son relationship between you and the Emperor will be ruined? If the late emperor favors her, and with Nanny Wu by her side to give advice, it is hard to imagine how the Queen Mother has come to this point today?"
Lin Junxue smiled, like a bright star in the night sky.
"Of course the Queen Mother has her own schemes. Otherwise, even if she was favored by the late emperor and had Nanny Wu by her side, she would not have reached her current position. Unfortunately, she has been in a high position for too long and has long lost her original mind and vigilance. Some people become wiser and clearer as they grow older, but some people become stupider as they grow older. It is only human nature."
Lin Junxue continued, "Of course the Queen Mother is going to make a scene. She knows in her heart that this matter is beyond redress, but if she doesn't make a scene, how can she vent her anger? How could our pampered Queen Mother have ever suffered such an injustice? She is making a scene because she wants the Emperor to give in to her and regain her status and face as the Queen Mother. As for the eldest princess, the Queen Mother knows better than anyone that the imperial decree has been issued and she can't come back."
Qiao Xin nodded
"So that's how it is. Your Majesty is really clear-headed. This time, the Queen Mother fell and needs to stay in bed to recuperate. Imperial Doctor Wu said, when will this leg be healed? Your Majesty has the final say."
Lin Junxue's eyebrows deepened slightly.
This Wu Renlang was indeed the first talent she had spotted.
In the past three years, everything has been done without any mistakes. He is a skilled doctor and smart, and he can understand everything at a glance.
It can be said that she is a great help to her harem.
“When people get old, they should be taken care of.”
Qiao Xin understands
"Your Highness, I understand. I will pass it on to Imperial Doctor Wu. Imperial Doctor Wu is always careful in his work. Your Highness can rest assured."
Lin Junxue nodded
"Tomorrow, after I take Danzhen out of the palace, you stay at Zhonghe Palace. I will feel at ease with you around."
"My lady, I will guard the Zhonghe Palace well and will not let anyone take a step further."
Lin Junxue called Guyu, tidied up everything, and went to Taiwu Palace.
She told Xie Yu that she wanted to fast and bathe for half a month and pray for the empress dowager's health in her own palace.
Although Xie Yu was angry with the empress dowager, they had been mother and son for many years after all.
Furthermore, in recent days, the relationship between the two has been rumored in the previous dynasty.
In order to avoid being branded as unfilial, Lin Junxue's move, while integrating the emperor and empress, was also a way of showing filial piety to the emperor.
Xie Yu had to abstain from sex and take medication during this period, so he agreed immediately.
He was very satisfied with Lin Junxue's initiative to fast and bathe.
Xie Yu also specifically ordered that no one was allowed to interfere with this matter.
Lin Junxue coaxed Xie Yu for a few words before leaving
After Xie Yu left Lin Junxue, he felt a little better. Gao Cheng served him tea with a flattering look on his face.
"Your Majesty, it is the Empress who can make you happy the most. The Empress cares about you and sympathizes with you. Look at this Qingxin tea, which the Empress just brought over and asked me to give it to you, Your Majesty."
After Xie Yu tasted the tea, his face turned from gloomy to sunny.
"I see that you are no longer someone close to me. You always talk like the queen."
Gao Cheng saw that Xie Yu was smiling.
"Your Majesty, I am your servant in life and your ghost in death. I just saw how considerate the Empress was to you, so I said a few more words. I deserve to die, I deserve to die."
Xie Yu glanced at him
"The Queen is truly devoted to me. Over the years, my mother has not been very kind to me, and has even schemed against me. But the Queen has always been tolerant and has never complained to me. Instead, she always speaks for me. Now, for my mother, the Queen has fasted and bathed for half a month, just to pray for her. The Queen is kind-hearted."