Empress Dowager Guide

Chapter 81
After eating and drinking enough, Sheng Shaoqing walked slowly to Hanzhang Terrace, the dusk was getting dark, but the hall was brightly lit, the palace people came in and out, and there seemed to be order in the chaos.

Yuan Che also hurried over from the Palace of Yongning at this time. When he saw Sheng Shaoqing, Yuan Che could no longer hold back the tension he had been feeling all day long, and turned his face to her to complain, "Mother, you lied to me. It's not easy, why does my son feel more tired than going to court!"

Sheng Shaoqing stretched out his hand, "Che'er, you feel tired even sitting there, so the people below are even more tired. They have to leave the palace early in the morning, and then wait inside the palace to be summoned, just to say so many things in front of you at the end. A piece of auspicious words, let you trade with them, which would you like?"

Yuan Che pouted aggrievedly, "Well, I shouldn't complain."

"The queen mother is not teaching you. The queen mother wants you to understand that even if you feel bitter, there will naturally be people who suffer more than you in this world. It's good that you can understand this."

Yuan Che nodded, and put his hand into Sheng Shaoqing's. The mother and son walked into the hall hand in hand, and walked steadily towards the phoenix seat and dragon chair on the high platform amidst loud shouts.

When passing by the people in Qingyuan Palace, Sheng Shaoqing suddenly realized that she seemed to have made a mistake. The palace banquet was divided into men and women. Even if she recognized Anyuan County Lord, it was useless, and Li Lingjiang was not at the table here.

While regretting for a while, the system that hadn't appeared for a long time suddenly made a sound, 【Host, did you forget that you still have a system? 】

"If you don't speak, I do forget."

This system has never opened up since the year-end points were settled. If those functions were not still available, Sheng Shaoqing almost thought that he did not have such a system.

【I】

Although it is a good thing that the host no longer relies on it, but the more the host hears it, the more unpleasant it becomes.

"What? This is the annual meeting at the headquarters at the end of the year? Is there any year-end gift package?"

The system did not expect the host to be half right. It was indeed connected to the headquarters, but it was not an annual meeting, and there was no big gift package. Instead, it was evaluating the current overall situation so that it could adjust the focus of work in the next stage.

Speaking of which, there is still something to inform the host this time, but looking at the current situation, it's better not to disturb the host yet.

[No, no, don't talk nonsense. 】

Sheng Shaoqing: "."

[Li Lingjiang will be added to the Ministry of War as a member of the Ministry of War in the next year, so his seat is close to the Ministry of War, which is the last two rows in the southwest corner of the hall. 】

"What's the use of that, since I can't pull him out and say: I want to see what you look like, a stealing bastard?"

[You seem to have forgotten Mrs. Li? 】

According to the rules, the concubine's relatives can have a chance to toast today.

Taking this opportunity, Sheng Shaoqing was able to see with his own eyes this militant who dared to use the palace as a warehouse and sell her property to him to actively raise money.

After Sheng Shaoqing sat on the phoenix seat, he realized that Mrs. Li, Mrs. Xu and other people in the harem had already arrived, and the seat was beside her.

The late emperor's harem can be counted with two hands. No wonder there is only one son like Che'er. Once Liu Cairen is gone, the number of people in the harem becomes even thinner. Even if the princesses and family members are added up, there is still no one in the Qinghe Palace. many people.

Sheng Shaoqing thought to himself, is there really no one to speak up for Liu Cairen?

Didn't it mean that the old King Qinghe asked obsessively, how could he still have the time to create so many people?

There are eight county lords who were born alone, and the number of granddaughters is even greater. Starting from Anning County Lord and ending with Anyuan County Lord, there are a total of 25 granddaughters.

This is not counting sons and grandchildren!

Sheng Shaoqing suddenly felt sorry for her pocket, looking at the exquisite dishes served by the palace people, what was on the plate was her money like flowing water!

After Mrs. Li was released from Ye Ting Prison, she seemed to be a lot weaker. The person who used to love to show off was very low-key today. However, the skinny camel was bigger than a horse, so she still took out her most appropriate dress and accessories. Prove that this old man has not been silent in the palace.

Sheng Shaoqing turned his head slightly and told Cui Yun, "Move Mrs. Li's seat over."

Cui Yun was taken aback, but he also followed the Queen Mother's order and switched the seats of Mrs. Xu and Mrs. Li.

This is the first time Mrs. Li has seen Sheng Shaoqing since the last time she was interrogated in Ye Court.

She passed out after returning to prison that day, and when she woke up, she completely forgot what happened just now.

If it wasn't for Lu Zhu who was beside her recounting the matter with a strange expression, she would not have known that she had just lost her soul and told the queen mother all the things she had planned before.

So, the master and the servant waited peacefully in Yeting Prison to die.

However, after waiting for one day, two days, three days and four days, counting the days getting closer and closer to the end of the year, there was no news about the execution of the two of them.Therefore, they speculated that the queen mother felt that killing was bad luck recently, and she wanted to save them until next year.

So, the master and the servant anxiously waited to die in Ye Ting Prison.

Stretching out the head with a knife, retracting the head is also a knife, why not hurry up, she can also seek relief.

It's just that I didn't expect that the queen mother released them a few days ago and let them move into Yilan Courtyard.

Mrs. Li was even more confused about this arrangement. If her subordinates fell into such a situation, she must get rid of them quickly, and she would never breed tigers and leave any excuses.

Luzhu put forward another point of view, could it be that the queen mother wanted to use the wife to make a deal, so that they kept their lives so far?

However, no matter what, since it has been released, she has to regroup and not be seen as belittling her. After this incident, she has learned two words: low-key.

If you don't show off your wealth, you won't be caught by Mrs. Xu and sued in front of the Queen Mother.

However, when she came out, she found that the palace had changed. Wang Shanggong was kicked out of the palace, and almost all the people she trained had been replaced.

In this huge palace, it seemed that she and Lu Zhu were the only ones left.

Seeing Mrs. Li's actions are respectful, but her expression is not as eager as before, what medicine?
Is it a one-off?

[Yes, you have no family relationship with Mrs. Li, you can't load the value points on her, you can only use one-time medicine. 】

Ah, seeing Mrs. Li, Sheng Shaoqing also felt embarrassed, thinking that she would turn out to be a good sister like Princess Lin Yang after she changed her ways.

After the various tedious ceremonies were over, Sheng Shaoqing announced the decree on behalf of Yuan Che. The main purpose of the content was to express the memory of the deceased emperor, the affirmation of last year's work and the prospect of next year's work. Thank God, thank you, thank everyone in this world, Those who have meritorious service will be rewarded according to their merits, and those who are guilty will be punished together.

Mrs. Li, who listened to the decree, felt like she was sitting on pins and needles, every word and every word seemed to be accusing Sang Huai, she had done something wrong, she always felt that what the Queen Mother meant.

"Empress Mother, I wish the Empress Mother all the best and longevity!"

Yuan Che knelt down first, and the officials and wives followed suit. Although Sheng Shaoqing thought he had seen the big scene, the shocking scene of so many people bowing down at the same time still made Sheng Shaoqing lose his mind for a while. This is too ostentatious Bar!

At this moment, she realized that the real function of the phoenix crown should be to prevent her from shaking it casually when she was frightened.

"Peace", Sheng Shaoqing cleared his throat, and said in a steady voice, "Peace, everyone! Tonight's New Year's Eve banquet, the monarch and ministers will have fun together, you don't have to be restrained!"

After the emperor worshiped, the banquet officially began. The sound of silk and bamboo gradually sounded, and the lively atmosphere gradually became stronger.

The more Sheng Shaoqing looked at it, the more she felt that this banquet was like a company annual meeting, except that she had turned into a big boss.

The palace people behind them began to test and prepare the dishes, and the people below had already raised their wine glasses to express their blessings to each other.

Princess Lin Yang also silently greeted Sheng Shaoqing with a wine glass: I found it.

Sheng Shaoqing understood that what she was talking about should be that Ji Baochuan's husband was found by her.

Turning his head, Sheng Shaoqing saw that there was suddenly a person in front of Mrs. Li.

To be precise, it was a man who bowed down in front of Mrs. Li.

Mrs. Li was a little flustered, she quickly turned her head to look at Sheng Shaoqing, who happened to meet Sheng Shaoqing's gaze, her body trembled, and she immediately looked away.

Therefore, Sheng Shaoqing silently turned on the psychological peeping function.

Sheng Shaoqing pricked up his ears and heard the man ask, "How is sister?"

Fortunately, they were asked to change seats, otherwise how could they get this information?

Mrs. Li turned her head and said with difficulty, "It's okay, how about you?"

She can't pass the news outside the palace, and the news from outside the palace can't come in, so she doesn't know what the situation of her brother is now, but she knows one thing very well: the Queen Mother already knows about Li's plan, or she said it herself of.

Sheng Shaoqing: That's right, I understand.

For the first time, Mrs. Li didn't think it was a good thing to be near the center of the stage. In the past, she and Mrs. Xu wanted to sit next to the late emperor, but the seat of the first emperor was changed to the new emperor, and the seat next to the new emperor was the empress dowager. The location is not a blessed place, and I don't know how much the Queen Mother can hear their conversations?
Sheng Shaoqing: I can hear everything.

Li Lingjiang said, "Sister, you don't need to worry, everything is fine for my younger brother."

But in my heart: What a fart, do you think I didn't know you were locked in Ye Ting Prison before you were released?

Sheng Shaoqing: Well, you don't seem to know everything well. Your sister also said that she has settled all grievances with Mrs. Li.

"The younger sisters in the family are also very concerned about your mother, but the younger sister is going to get married this year, and she often asks me to greet you."

"My little sister is about to get married." Mrs. Li showed a look of melancholy, and then asked, "I don't know which family it was promised to?"

"It's the Prince's Mansion of Longxi County."

Mrs. Li smiled wryly and didn't say anything, but she sighed in her heart, she still didn't escape.

Li Lingjiang also smiled and said, "Little sister is no more noble than elder sister and can accompany the emperor, but she is married to the clan after all. I am afraid that some rules are not clear, so the family helped her hire an old female official to be her nurturing aunt."

Mrs. Li's heart tightened, "I don't know the last name of this female officer, maybe I can recognize it."

"The surname is Wang, and it is said that he used to work in the Shang Palace Bureau!"

Li Lingjiang: Wang Shanggong has been recruited cleanly. Both you and her were imprisoned because of the incident. Why are you still sitting here now?I'm afraid I said something that shouldn't be said!

Mrs. Li laughed a few times, and said in her heart: It's over, her younger brother has always been ruthless, if he knows that she told the Queen Mother Li's plan, she may not live until the first day of the Lunar New Year, the Queen Mother is still sitting on the high platform, He remained calm, and didn't know if he had caught up with that batch of things.

She is like a deaf and blind person now, and she doesn't know anything.

"Could it be Wang Shanggong?" Mrs. Li could only pretend to be surprised, "I heard that this Shanggong was kicked out of the palace for committing a crime not long ago. I'm afraid it's not appropriate to ask her to be a nurturing aunt for my younger sister." .”

Li Lingjiang also pretended to be surprised and said, "A crime? I don't know what it is?"

"I heard that she stole property from the palace and intended to plant it on Bengong. The queen mother punished Bengong and sent her to Yeting Prison. Fortunately, the Queen Mother knew clearly and returned Bengong's innocence. Ye Ting Prison is celebrating New Year's Eve, so how can we still have a banquet here?!"

Mrs. Li frantically hinted that she should separate the relationship, Wang Shanggong, you can ask for more blessings, the queen mother didn't want your life, it's your fate, but you fell into my brother's hands, which means that your fate should be here, on the road to Huangquan Don't come to bite me either!
Li Lingjiang was shocked, "How could this happen?! Could it be that my younger brother has misjudged her? I thought she was an honest person!"

Li Lingjiang: Don't lie to me, that's not what Wang Cui said!
"How dare she frame her sister!"

Mrs. Li hurriedly said, "This person is full of lies, I really can't believe it, she was kicked out of the palace because she was penniless, and finally found a place to stay, so naturally the blame must be passed on to others."

When Mrs. Li was in a hurry, she almost spoke her mind.

"It was Bengong who mistrusted her in the past, which made her have thoughts that shouldn't have been born, but she was also trapped in her own cocoon, and in the end, her busy work was wasted."

Mrs. Li hopes that her younger brother understands her hint, she is not talking nonsense, everything is Wang Cui's fault!
Only then did Li Lingjiang nod his head half-believingly and said, "Then I will interrogate it when I go back. If it's true, then I really can't let her stay with my little sister."

"Yes, yes, yes" Mrs. Li hurriedly agreed. Fortunately, they were the only two of them who confessed to the queen mother that day. As long as Li Lingjiang didn't ask the queen mother, no one would know that she was the one who exposed Wang Shanggong once Wang Shanggong died.

Li Lingjiang: Then how did the queen mother know the exact route, and also know the plan he made to divert the tiger away from the mountain?Could it be that someone leaked the news?Zhang Qing only said that the Queen Mother had already noticed that the item was missing, and sent Wang Shanggong to recover it in person, but it is not known whether Mrs. Li was exposed!

However, although his elder sister is not very willing to help Li Shi, forgive her for not having the guts to betray Li Shi.

Sheng Shaoqing just watched this pair of siblings acting in front of her eyes. They finally met once a year, and they were still testing each other here. Unfortunately, all the disguises were invisible in front of her!

(End of this chapter)