The queen is charming, but powerful ministers lure her to seize power and usurp the throne

Yanhua Hall was the residence of the late Empress Dowager and the only place in the harem where Buddha statues were enshrined.

When Fu Rong's troops came to the city, the late Queen Mother knelt down and begged the Buddha to turn things around.

This is nothing more than an idiot's dream, but the existence of gods and Buddhas itself is to leave a trace of obsession and a trace of whimsical hope in the world.

Unfortunately, what should come will eventually come. When Fu Cong knelt down in Kaicheng, the Queen Mother hit her head and died on the lotus seat at the foot of the Buddha statue.

The candlelight was dim, and Liu Zhaoyi knelt for less than half an hour before feeling numbness in her legs. Yanhua Hall was deserted, and the cold air penetrated into the seams of her bones.

She kneels, and those who serve her naturally kneel as well.

Juan'er also felt uncomfortable and whispered, "Your Majesty, you have been kneeling for a long time. Please get up and walk around. If your leg is injured while kneeling, the Bodhisattva is compassionate and knows that your Majesty is sincere, so he will not blame you."

Liu Zhaoyi said nothing.

Juaner got up and went to help her get up and move around.

Although the other palace attendants were envious, they did not dare to move.

Liu Zhaoyi walked around for a while, her legs gradually regained consciousness, and she gathered her clothes, "I wonder if the eldest prince is feeling better?"

Juan'er: "If the queen prays for blessings, the eldest prince will be safe and sound."

Liu Zhaoyi said nothing, held Juan'er's hand, bent down slightly, and rubbed her knees.

Juaner advised, "Your Majesty is fragrant and has knelt down. Why don't you send someone back to ask if the eldest prince is feeling better? The eldest prince can't live without your Majesty. If the fever subsides, your Majesty should go back to take care of the eldest prince earlier." "

Liu Zhaoyi nodded.

Juaner then ordered a palace servant to go back to find out the news.

If the eldest prince gets better, they can go back earlier. If not, they can only stay here for one night.

After Liu Zhaoyi got up, she stopped kneeling and sat aside.

The remaining two little palace maids who followed him knelt and groaned secretly in their hearts.

"Have you seen those two palace maids just now in Yong'an Palace?"

Liu Zhaoyi asked Juaner.

"Why do you ask me that?"

"The one who speaks timidly, her eyes always feel familiar to me, as if I have seen them many times. But where exactly I have seen them, I can't remember at all."

Juan'er thought about it seriously and wondered, "Your Majesty rarely goes out, so how could she be so familiar with the palace maid?"

"Those two palace daughters and tall slaves seem to have been seen in the palace. I have no impression of the slave that the empress mentioned. She must not be serving the queen."

Liu Zhaoyi asked strangely, "Don't you think she looks familiar?"

"This slave has never seen it before."

"But why do I feel like I've seen those eyes many times?"

Liu Zhaoyi couldn't understand it.

"Your Majesty, I feel strange. I'll go and find out tomorrow."

Sections of the incense ashes bent downward and fell into the incense altar.

The palace man who went back to inquire about the news ran back panting.

Juan'er's drowsiness was swept away and she hurriedly asked, "How is it? Is the eldest prince feeling better?"

The palace man shook his head.

Liu Zhaoyi immediately frowned, "What did the imperial doctor say?"

The Yanhua Palace is so cold that it would be uncomfortable to stay up all night.

"Yong'an Palace...the palace gate is closed...the servants can't get in. I don't know the specific situation of the eldest prince."

Liu Zhaoyi breathed a sigh of relief, "Since the lights are turned off and the keys are turned down, I guess it's okay. Let's go back to the palace."

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In the early morning, the young eunuch pushed open the door of Yong'an Palace and saw Liu Zhaoyi. She was being supported by the palace maid and looked haggard.

Liu Zhaoyi took people back to Yong'an Palace last night, but they couldn't get in. No matter how Juaner called the door, no one answered.

I had no choice but to go back to Yanhua Hall and stay up all night.

Zhe Sang just got up and sat aside with disheveled hair while the palace servants gargled him. There was a sound of footsteps outside the door.

"Empress, I want to see the eldest prince——"

Liu Zhaoyi's voice came in, and it was obvious that someone had stopped him at the door.

"Let her in." Liu Zhaoyi was helped in by Juan'er, and her legs gave way and she fell to the ground.

Zhe Sang spit out the mouthwash into the bowl, soaked his hands in the warm water, and said softly, "On ordinary days, there is no need to kneel down and worship."

Juaner said obediently, "Zhaoyi knelt in Yanhua Hall all night, and her legs were numb. I hope the Queen will forgive me."

It seems as if Zhisang has not been heard of.

But Chongqing glanced at her: "The Queen asked you to speak?"

Juan'er suddenly didn't dare to speak out.

Liu Zhaoyi held Juan'er's hand, stood up with difficulty, and reluctantly saluted, "Queen, is the eldest prince feeling better?"

Zhe Sang raised his eyes and looked at her, "If it doesn't get better, how will you stay? Go to Yanhua Hall and kneel all night?"

Liu Zhaoyi was stunned by her look and looked away in panic.

He whispered, "As long as the eldest prince's illness can be cured, I will be willing to kneel down from now on."

Zhe Sang ignored her and let her stand.

Liu Zhaoyi's behavior yesterday really disappointed her.

She was indeed the most panicked when Yuen Long fell ill. Unfortunately, it was all for her own benefit.

Of course, Zhe Sang couldn't force her to treat Yuen Long as her own child.

It's just that she really doesn't like this kind of tendency to shirk responsibility beforehand.

Zhe Sang cleaned her face, sat down in front of the mirror, and combed her hair again.

Liu Zhaoyi looked secretly.

When Chongqing lifted up his hair, there were a few red marks on his fair and slender neck, which were a bit dazzling.

Chongqing obviously noticed it too. He quickly arranged his hair and covered it up quietly.

Liu Zhaoyi was shocked, trembling with excitement, but did not dare to say a word.

Chongqing looked through the mirror and saw Liu Zhaoyi with her head lowered and standing tremblingly, "I have to wait for the queen to change, Zhaoyi please move."

Juan'er's arm hurt from being pinched by Liu Zhaoyi, and she felt angry because she thought she had been humiliated by the queen.

After Liu Zhaoyi went out, Chongqing lifted up her hair, looked at the few red spots, and said distressedly, "Empress..."

Zhe Sang said calmly, "Wear that turtleneck and cover it with powder."

Gu Heng was so driven by her that he buried his head in her neck and bit her randomly.

Chongqing hesitated and said, "My queen, you should be more careful."

Zhe Sang's cheeks were slightly red, "Okay."

He secretly thought to himself that Gu Heng would return to Beijing in who knows how many months, and this wouldn't happen again.

Zhe Sang changed her clothes and finished dressing up before calling Liu Zhaoyi in.

"Yesterday, I suddenly suffered from an old illness. I don't want Yuen Long to be sick too, so it's difficult for you to pray for me. Now Yuen Long has also recovered from the fever, but he is born with a deficiency and must be extra careful everywhere. Your knee is injured, so you should take good care of it. Rest and recuperate, if I continue to take care of Yuen Long, it will be too difficult for you."

Liu Zhaoyi forced a smile and said, "It is my blessing to be able to take care of the eldest prince. I will definitely pay more attention to him in the future."

Zhe Sang smiled and said, "You'd better take care of your legs first, and Yuen Long will be taken care of by me personally."

The Queen spoke firmly, leaving no room for negotiation.

Liu Zhaoyi: "Well, thank you for your hard work, Queen. I just need to rest for a few days. I will come to take the eldest prince back then."

Zhe Sang: "Let's talk about the future later. I see that you look pale. I think you were exhausted last night. Go back and rest quickly."

Liu Zhaoyi: "I want to see the eldest prince before going back."

Zhe Sang said calmly: "Yuan Long is not awake yet."

Liu Zhaoyi understood that the queen was not letting him see her.

"Yes, the concubine is retiring."

For now, if there are any typos, I’ll take a break tomorrow.

Good night, Bakamaka~