After being dressed as Wu Zetian's daughter, she was favored by the group

Chapter 193 Wan'er was beaten
Zhao Weiting would never have imagined that Princess Xiao in prison would be silenced in broad daylight under heavy guard.

Sun Laotou, who killed Xiao, wiped his neck happily as soon as the reinforcements arrived.

Obviously, this was a premeditated extermination operation.

As soon as Mrs. Xiao died, the confession in He Shan's hand became a piece of waste paper.

There was no fingerprint identification technology in ancient times. Even if the confession was stamped with Xiao's fingerprints, once the witness died, it could only be regarded as dead without evidence.

Even if everyone knows that the biggest beneficiary is Li Changxiao, and is sure that he killed the person and silenced him, so what, without sufficient evidence, there is nothing to do with him.

Maybe the other party will bite back and say that you were beaten into a trap and framed, but instead they will punish you with a false accusation.

He Shan, who was originally planning to return to Chang'an, had to stay because of Xiao's death.

When Li Lingyue learned that the Xiao family had been silenced, she was depressed for two days and two nights. She thought it was her carelessness that allowed the enemy to take advantage of her. If she had known better, she should not have asked He Shan to come to the Taoist temple to report the situation to her. In that case, the Xiao family might will not die.

It's just that she ignored an established fact. Even if the Xiao family was personally taken care of by He Shan, the other party would not survive, because this is Luoyang, the eastern capital, and Prince Yu's Mansion is the king here.

Just when Li Lingyue was so depressed that she couldn't eat, Shangguan Wan'er, who was far away in Chang'an, was not much better than her.

After meeting Empress Wu in the attic, Wan'er's peaceful life was gradually broken. Empress Wu was like an unruly intruder, forcibly integrating into her circle.

At three o'clock every day, Empress Wu would always appear on the attic, dressed in white, and then mind herself drinking tea, reading, playing the piano, and writing.

Due to her status as Yue'er's mother, Wan'er couldn't help but drive away the aunt, but she was also worried that this was the princess's private land. If the aunt was found guilty and punished, she would not have the face to face her in the future. Li Lingyue.

Because of this, Wan'er lived on tenterhooks every day, fearing that her aunt would be exposed and reported to the police if she broke into the attic without permission.

Wan'er's worries were certainly justified, but Empress Wu herself frequently visited Yeting Palace not because she really liked the place, but because she had unspeakable difficulties.

Having been with the emperor for so many years, she has become accustomed to the life of party struggle in the court. Power can satisfy all her desires, especially when she sits behind the emperor and becomes the empress who is inferior to one person and superior to ten thousand people. The supreme honor of turning one's hands into clouds and rain, taking control of the power of life and death, and deciding the fate of the empire, made her more and more trapped in it, unable to extricate herself.

Only power can bring her spiritual joy and satisfaction.

But now, in order to cover up her relationship with the prince, she handed over the power of approving red people and no longer interfered with the political affairs of the court. She could do it in a day or two. As time went by, a strong sense of emptiness made her feel idle. She didn't want to go to Li Zhi's place at all. , Hanliang Palace was deserted again, with no one around except Cui Daizhao to talk to.

As soon as she had more free time, Empress Wu's mind was devoted to other things, such as missing her daughter.

She thought she was more doting on Li Lingyue than the other princes. She personally raised her youngest daughter, who had been smart, well-behaved and sensible since she was a child.

Unlike other sons who are afraid of him, his daughter has loved to stick to him since she was a child. She dares to say anything and do anything. The mother and daughter have the same temperament. They often quarrel during the day and sleep together coquettishly and intimately at night!
Only with Li Lingyue could Empress Wu truly experience the joy of being a mother, and only with this daughter could she feel the rare family affection in the royal family.

As the saying goes, seeing things and thinking about people, every time after the court meeting, Empress Wu would stop at the door of Yeting Palace. Accompanied by Cui Daizhao, she would go to the attic to sit for a while, and then return to her daughter's Fengyang Pavilion to use it. Meal and rest.

As for the girl Wan'er, Empress Wu loves the whole house and crows, so she naturally likes her. Wan'er is not only naturally beautiful, gentle and pleasant, but also has extraordinary literary talent, outstanding character, and always pure character.

But in the past few days in the attic, Empress Wu gradually noticed something strange. Wan'er called her aunt, but she always looked worried and uneasy. Such a inconsistent attitude made Empress Wu very unhappy.

At the beginning of the period, Empress Wu thought that Cui Daizhao was there and she couldn't let go of the girl, so she ignored Cui Daizhao's strong objection and got along with Wan'er alone.

Today, the two of them were drinking tea and playing chess in the attic. Halfway through the chess game, when she saw Wan'er holding the chess pieces in a daze, looking preoccupied, Empress Wu suddenly lost her temper.

She "hurled" and threw all the chess pieces in her hand into the chessboard. Because of this move, the original chess game could no longer continue.

Wan'er came back to her senses and quickly apologized: "Auntie, I'm sorry, Wan'er was distracted just now and missed the chess game. Let's start over!"

As he said that, he was going to twist the chess pieces on the chessboard.

Empress Wu waved her hand impatiently: "No more, come talk to me!"

"Oh!" Wan'er responded nervously, moved the chessboard aside, then picked up the teapot and poured tea into Empress Wu's tea cup again.

Empress Wu curled up one of her legs, rested her arm on her leg, then tilted her cheek and said to Wan'er with a half-smile:
"Don't you hate me!"

Wan'er, who was holding the teapot, trembled when she heard this. She quickly put down the teapot and leaned over to salute Empress Wu:

"Auntie, Wan'er has never had such an idea. You are Yue'er's mother. In Wan'er's heart, you are just like my own mother-in-law!"

Empress Wu twitched the corner of her mouth and let out a soft snort in her nose. She neither spoke to her nor chose to believe her, but looked straight at Wan'er with eyes like daggers. Wan'er slowly raised her head and caught Empress Wu's eyes. She was as frightened as a frightened little white rabbit, and she hurriedly apologized:
"It's all Wan'er's fault. I lost my concentration during the chess game and disturbed my aunt's enjoyment. Please punish me!"

"Do you already know who I am?" Empress Wu asked with a gloomy face.

In her opinion, Wan'er was absent-minded and submissive to herself. She must have realized her identity as a queen, so she was so jealous of herself.

"Ah!" Wan'er looked at Empress Wu with a cute expression, her eyes were clear: "Auntie, what are you talking about, Wan'er doesn't understand!"

Did I guess wrong?
Empress Wu murmured in her heart and glanced at Wan'er's cheek. Seeing that the other party looked innocent and not lying, she felt a little better. A smile appeared at the corner of her mouth and she continued to ask:

"Whenever I come to this attic these days, you look uneasy. Do you think you don't like me coming here?"

"Auntie, Wan'er doesn't dare, it's just...just..."

Seeing Wan'er's hesitant expression, Empress Wu raised her eyebrows and asked in a deep voice: "It's just what, but it doesn't matter!"

Wan'er hesitated for a long time, then finally leaned over and bowed, and said apologetically:
"Auntie, this attic is the princess's private place. Wan'er is worried that auntie frequents this place. If she is discovered by the princess, Wan'er is afraid that auntie will be punished. When Yue'er comes back, Wan'er will have no shame to see her again!"

"I don't know why. It turns out that I'm worried about this!" Empress Wu couldn't help laughing and said: "Don't worry, the princess didn't treat me as an outsider. When she was born, I was kind to her in breastfeeding!"

"Really?" Wan'er looked happy, her tense body relaxed, and she felt relieved.

Empress Wu glanced at her and said a little arrogantly: "That's still false. Even if the princess sees me, she still has to call me... wet nurse!"

When Li Lingyue was mentioned, Empress Wu was in a good mood. What she said was right. When Li Lingyue was born, in addition to her wet nurse, she also drank Empress Wu's milk.

Empress Wu gave birth to four sons and two daughters in her life. Except for Prince Li Hong, the only one who could enjoy her breast milk was this little girl.

There was no way, as Empress Wu's sweetheart, Li Lingyue learned how to please this old lady when she was still in her infancy. Her little head always rubbed into Empress Wu's arms. Empress Wu would laugh when she hugged her, and she would often stretch out her little hands to grab her. Empress Wu used her fingers to trick her into kissing her. How could anyone not love such an angelic baby?

Speaking of her daughter, Empress Wu's longing for her was stirred up again.

When she was most helpless, it was her daughter who bravely stood up to protect her from the wind and rain; when she was most sad, it was also her daughter who stayed by her side to comfort her. Her daughter stayed alone in Luoyang to mourn for her, endured the bullying from the Tiandao Sect and the Prince of Yu's Mansion for her, and ate simple meals and chanted scriptures every day, and she suffered a lot.

But as for my mother, she lives a pampered and happy life in this palace with peace of mind...

Empress Wu felt guilty. She straightened up and wanted to stand up and leave.

But my knees were a little numb after being pressed by my arms for too long, and I couldn't stand up for a long time.

Seeing this, Wan'er quickly stood up, found a soft pillow and leaned it against Empress Wu, and said to Empress Wu:
"Auntie, please lie on your side first, and Wan'er will help you massage your legs!!"

Empress Wu didn't expect this girl to be so considerate. After thinking about it for a while, she didn't refuse. She leaned on the soft pillow, eyes blurred, and enjoyed Wan'er's massage.

Wan'er sat cross-legged on the futon, picked up Empress Wu's sore and numb feet and placed them on her legs, then carefully massaged every part from the soles of the feet to the abdomen of the legs.

The novel compression technique made Empress Wu feel comfortable all over, and she couldn't help but curiously asked:

"Wan'er, where did you learn this skill? It's very special."

After being praised by Empress Wu, Wan'er showed a happy smile and said without hesitation:

"Auntie, this is what Sister Yue'er taught Wan'er. When Wan'er woke up from an illness and had difficulty getting out of bed and walking, Sister Yue'er used this method to massage Wan'er's hands and feet..."

"Wait!" Before Wan'er could finish speaking, Empress Wu interrupted her, straightened up, and asked expressionlessly:

"You said that my daughter has served you like this before?"

Wan'er didn't know why, but when Empress Wu asked, she nodded subconsciously.

"Presumptuous!" Empress Wu shouted angrily, and immediately waved her arm and slapped Wan'er hard on the face.

"You are worthy of a lowly slave girl who has no sense of dignity!"

Empress Wu stood up angrily, leaving Wan'er, who was covering her face in confusion, and turned around to leave.

When she reached the entrance of the corridor, she thought of something. She looked back at Wan'er, who was still in the same place, and said coldly:
"Get out of the palace before the palace doors are locked today!"