After marrying a powerful minister, the female partner was pampered

Chapter 195 Let her vacate Mrs. Lu’s position
Qiao Jingjing also noticed something was wrong.

Does it take that long for the eunuch to go in and report?

Isn’t it a matter of just one sentence to see or not see the Empress Dowager?

The current situation is more like deliberately leaving them alone.

But why?
One of the people beside her is the eldest princess, and the other is the official minister. Their status should not be underestimated.

Logically speaking, the Queen Mother would not do this.

Soon, she thought that the matter might have something to do with her.

After all, she was the only one among the three who had no power or position, and it was her first time meeting the Empress Dowager.

Therefore, the Empress Dowager's move should be aimed at her.

But why?
She had never met the Queen Mother before.

She was full of doubts, but seeing that the two people around her were so calm, she felt at ease.

Even if the empress dowager wants to make things difficult for her, aren't there Lu Xingzhi and the eldest princess standing in front of her?

She wasn't worried at all.

After a long time, the eunuch who went in to communicate finally came out.

He lowered his head and said: "Elder Princess, the Queen Mother has invited you all to come in."

The eldest princess glanced at him, and the eunuch noticed it and lowered his head.

"Let's go." The eldest princess said and went in first.

Lu Xingzhi and Qiao Jingjing followed.

In the room, the Empress Dowager was sitting on a chair, and standing next to her was Shangguan Xueer.

As soon as she saw her, the eldest princess's face became a little colder.

It was hard for her not to suspect that the queen mother had deliberately exposed the three of them just now, and it was this bitch who was causing trouble.

Facing the icy gaze cast by the eldest princess, Shangguan Xueer's eyes flashed, and she bowed in fear, "Xueer has met the eldest princess."

The eldest princess ignored her and said to the empress dowager who was seated: "Mother, I have brought Mr. Lu and his wife to pay your respects."

"My wife, please pay homage to the Queen Mother." Lu Xingzhi brought Qiao Jingjing forward to salute.

The Queen Mother's eyes fell on the two of them. After a long time, she said calmly, "Get up."

"Thank you, Queen Mother." Lu Xingzhi helped Qiao Jingjing and stood up together.

The Empress Dowager's gaze now turned to Qiao Jingjing.

Qiao Jingjing did not raise her head, she only felt an unkind gaze staring at her.

It seemed that, as she guessed outside the door, the Queen Mother was targeting her.

Lu Xingzhi naturally noticed it, he paused, let go of Qiao Jingjing's hand, and took a step forward, "Last time in Chuzhou, I learned that the Queen Mother had arrived at the palace. I wanted to go to see her the next day, but I learned that the Queen Mother and the eldest princess I feel deeply regretful that I have left. Fortunately, we met at this inn.

I have a string of Buddhist beads made of huanghuali wood here. I asked the eminent monk of Kaiyuan Temple to consecrate them. I wanted to find an opportunity to present them to the Queen Mother after returning to Beijing. Since I saw the Queen Mother here, it would be the same to present them to the Queen Mother now. . "As he said that, he held up the box in his hands.

The Queen Mother looked a little moved when she heard this, "A senior monk from Kaiyuan Temple?"

"It's Master Xuanji. I have met him once." Lu Xing knew.

The Empress Dowager's expression was obviously a little excited, "Have you actually met Master Xuanji?"

"Yes." Lu Xingzhi nodded, "I know that the Empress Dowager has been looking for him many times and wants to hear him talk about Buddhism. I wanted to invite him to the capital together, but he is busy and I can't force myself." His tone was a little regretful.

The Queen Mother was quite sorry when she heard this.

She has always believed in Buddhism, and in her free time, she would go to temples for several months to listen to eminent monks chant sutras and recite Buddhist scriptures. Master Xuanji of Kaiyuan Temple was the eminent monk she admired and respected the most, but it was a pity that she missed it every time.

She sighed and said to the nanny next to her: "Send it over."

Only then did Mammy take the box from Lu Xingzhi's hand and presented it to the Empress Dowager.

The Queen Mother opened the box.

As expected, there was a string of Buddhist beads made of huanghuali wood lying inside. The tentacles were as warm as jade, and the lines on them were clear and natural.

The most important thing is that it was consecrated by Master Xuanji, which is of extraordinary significance.

"Lu Aiqing is interested." The Empress Dowager held the Buddhist beads in her hand with a happy look on her face.

"It's my honor." Lu Xingzhi was unfazed by the favor.

The Empress Dowager was so happy that her eyes on Qiao Jingjing became a little gentler, "Is this Mrs. Lu?"

"It's Zhuo Jing." Lu Xingzhi said in a calm tone. "Raise your head and let Aijia take a look." The Empress Dowager said.

Qiao Jingjing raised her head as she was told.

It was also at this time that she saw clearly the appearance of the Empress Dowager.

The Empress Dowager looks to be about the same age as Mother Lu, in her early forties, but she is well-maintained and still looks very young.

In the original book, the empress dowager is very satisfied with the heroine Qin Yue'er as her daughter-in-law, and she is particularly fond of her. However, when she was young, she was very capable and her hands were stained with blood. She had to overcome obstacles all the way to reach her current position. .

All in all, the Queen Mother was not as gentle and kind as she appeared at this time.

She only glanced at it, then immediately lowered her eyes, not daring to look any further.

At this time, the Queen Mother had also seen her appearance clearly and looked surprised.

What a beautiful woman!
Shangguan Xueer beside her was also surprised in her heart.

This village girl is quite pretty.

Looking at Lu Xingzhi standing next to her, a hint of jealousy flashed across her eyes.

Just a village girl, how could she marry such a good man and become the wife of a minister?
But when she thought of something, the corners of her lips curled up, and malice flashed across her eyes.

Soon, Mrs. Qiao will be abandoned like a worn-out shoe and become a concubine.

"Are you really from the countryside?" The Queen Mother looked at Qiao Jingjing with disbelief in her tone.

It is really surprising that a woman from a rural background has such an appearance and temperament.

Qiao Jingjing replied: "Back to the Queen Mother, my wife and husband grew up in the same village."

When the Queen Mother heard this, she turned to Lu Xingzhi, as if she wanted to get confirmation from him.

Lu Xingzhi nodded, "My wife is indeed from the countryside."

The Empress Dowager looked around the couple and said, "Your village is really good at raising people."

"It made the Queen Mother laugh." Lu Xingzhi said humbly.

The Queen Mother couldn't help but glance at the eldest princess.

Suddenly I felt that my daughter had not lost unfairly.

No man would dislike Mr. Qiao's appearance.

But she couldn't tolerate her daughter, who was a princess of a country, drinking late at night to drown her sorrows for a man.

In her opinion, if you want something, just go for it, even if you have to steal it!
But Qiao was just from a rural background, and since the eldest princess fell in love with Lu Xingzhi, she should wisely make room for him.

But looking at the Buddhist beads in her hand, she thought about it and decided to give Mrs. Qiao a chance, "Ms. Qiao, do you know your identity?"

Qiao Jingjing was startled and looked at the Empress Dowager in confusion, but she still said, "I know that I am not from a high family background."

"Since you know, you shouldn't occupy Lu Aiqing." The Empress Dowager looked at her sharply.

As soon as these words came out, Qiao Jingjing frowned, "I don't understand what the Queen Mother means."

Lu Xingzhi and the eldest princess also frowned, and they were also puzzled as to why the Queen Mother said this.

The Empress Dowager played with the Buddhist beads in her hand and said with a condescending look on her face: "If you are willing to invite yourself to the palace, the Ai family will not need to issue an edict. Of course, the Ai family will give you a generous reward to make up for it. If you want to marry another person, The Aijia will also help you choose a new husband."

The expressions of both Lu Xingzhi and the eldest princess changed suddenly.

Qiao Jingjing was stunned for a moment, what else didn't she understand at the moment?
The empress dowager did this for the eldest princess and wanted her to make room for the eldest princess.

If she was interested, she would ask her to come down. If not, the Empress Dowager would directly issue an edict and force Lu Xing to divorce her.

Thinking of this, she felt cold in her heart.

She was about to say something, but Lu Xingzhi had already spoken out: "Your Majesty, I have done nothing wrong. I have invited you to come down. Where should I start?"

The Queen Mother glanced at him and said in an unhappy tone, "Are you questioning the Ai family?"

"I don't dare, I just don't understand. Since I married you, I have been gentle, courteous and frugal, respecting the elderly and the virtuous, serving my parents, and have never been neglectful. If such a good woman wants to go down to the court, why not let her go?" People are so cold-hearted? How can I stand in the world?" Lu Xingzhi said in a heavy tone.

Qiao Jingjing blushed a little.

How could she be so good?

Is this person Lu Xingzhi talking about definitely her?
But seeing the man's expression unchanged, she could only silently accept the praise.

The Empress Dowager frowned, "Lu Aiqing, the Ai family is doing this for your own good. Qiao's family background is low and not worthy of you."

(End of this chapter)