Lady Changning

Chapter 211 A solution to internal worries

Eunuch Ji dutifully stood outside the door of the study, and when he saw someone not far away, he immediately stepped forward to salute.

"The slave sees the empress."

"I want to see the emperor." Xi Changning never talked much, and the purpose of coming was to speak directly.

But Mr. Ji stopped her. The harem has never been allowed to do politics. Now that the emperor and the prince still have a few important ministers discussing political affairs in the study, he should stop her.

"Go back to Empress Empress, the emperor has important matters to discuss with several ministers in detail, please forgive me, Empress Empress."

Ji Gonggong stopped in front of Xi Changning as he should.

Xi Changning didn't intend to embarrass him, so he asked someone to drag a chair, and sat at the door of the study, and redo the tonic soup in hand when it got cold. Others broke into a cold sweat, but she looked contented.

When several ministers came out shaking their heads, they saw the people sitting in front of them immediately knelt down to pay their respects, and Xi Changning politely asked all the ministers to stand up.

"The grown-ups are tired, my palace has set up some snacks in the side hall, let's enjoy it first."

Preparing snacks was also what Xi Changning thought of when he was sitting at the door, in case he couldn't find the ministers who talked to him later.

"Thank you, Empress."

After the ministers thanked the gift, Ji Gonggong took him to enjoy snacks. After so long, he must be hungry.

She herself took the soup cup from Shuanghuan into Huangfu Shenqian's study room. At this time, there was another person in the room, Huangfu Zimian.

She passed Huangfu Zimian, and handed the soup cup in her hand to Huangfu Shenqian.

"Don't burn yourself out."

Xi Changning's letting nature take its course actually flattered Huangfu Shenqian, he ignored Huangfu Zimian's presence, took her soup and drank it in big gulps, maybe because he forgot the time just now when discussing things, he was really hungry.

This scene made Huangfu Zimian on the side feel embarrassed again, he bowed his head not knowing what expression he had.

"Your Majesty, I will step down first."

"My lord, you don't need to leave in such a hurry. It just so happens that I have something to tell you."

Xi Changning lowered his head and cleaned up the soup cup that Huangfu Shenqian had finished drinking. Although she didn't need to do these things, there was nothing that could divert her attention.

After sorting out her emotions, she looked into their eyes.

"Mo Lian said that the emperor has been worrying about some things recently. I wonder if the concubine can share the burden for the emperor?"

I don't know if it's because Xi Changning's bowl of ecstasy soup is good, or in Huangfu Shenqian's eyes, Xi Changning is a special person. He took her hand so that she could stand by his side.

Xi Changning was able to glance at the distribution map on the desktop, which seemed to be a military distribution map, which should not be seen by outsiders, but Huangfu Shenqian unexpectedly showed it to her.In addition, the careful Xi Changning noticed something else, but he didn't want him to notice it, so he continued to look at the distribution map.

"Who do you think is the most threatening?"

Huangfu Shenqian pointed to the foreign nations on the picture, as if he wanted to test Xi Changning.Xi Changning was not in a hurry to give an answer, he glanced at the map a few times before pointing his finger at the Western Region.

The Western Regions are the source of many commodities in the capital, and it is very easy for them to enter here, and there is no doubt that she has news about Zimu.

"How do you think we should respond?"

Faced with Huangfu Shenqian's doubtful expression, Xi Changning absolutely did not dare to say anything more. It is normal for him to suspect her, she has never been involved in politics, and now she can't stop him from thinking about it.

"This kind of thing is the emperor's business, and the concubines don't understand."

Xi Changning declined, lest he get to the bottom of it, he's not stupid. These clues are not difficult for him to see.

"Your Majesty, women have never been allowed to participate in politics. This is against the imperial guidelines."

Huangfu Zimian came up at some point and said such unpleasant words.Xi Changning couldn't help staring at him, but he was not angry, and there was still a trace of worry in his eyes.

Huangfu Shenqian gave up, but Xi Changning's goal has not been achieved, she must remind Huangfu Shenqian of something.

"Has the emperor forgotten that my concubine also dealt with Hu people before?"

At that time, they all wanted to catch Xi Changning from Hu Cheng, but in the end she had to abandon the city to let Zi Mu and He Lian Bao go away.

Although none of these things have been caught on the surface, everyone knows it very well in the dark, otherwise how could Huangfu Shenqian repair Hucheng for her.

"Naturally, the concubines also know why it is the Western Regions. They are the countries that have the most business with us, but they are also the countries that pay the most tribute. If they meet an unknown master, resistance is inevitable."

Xi Changning was about to continue the rest of the conversation, but Huangfu Zimian interrupted.

"The Hucheng riots should be related to the rebellious officials in the Western Regions. If they really have ulterior motives, they may have sneaked into the capital. The emperor should be on strict guard."

Although the words they said were different, the meaning they wanted to express was the same. What Xi Changning didn't expect was that Huangfu Zimian was actually smart. Huangfu Shenqian took great pains to get him married.

Thinking of this, she subconsciously rubbed her stomach. For this child, she was already doing everything with the heart of death.

"It's possible to make peace. Precautions are not a long-term solution. If you choose to make peace with the king, you don't have to hurt the peace. They just feel that they are at a disadvantage. If there is peace, this can still be allowed."

According to Zimu, the king of the Western Regions was only deceived by He Lianhao's heavy words. If He Lianhao's main support was cut off, even if He Lianhao wanted to rebel, he would not be afraid.

Huangfu Zimian's eyes fluttered, although he admired Xi Changning, he extremely disapproved of her showing her sharpness.He wanted to pull her, but she seemed to resist on purpose.

Forget it, in terms of intelligence, it seems that he hasn't reached Xi Changning's situation yet, and he is still worried about her.

What Xi Changning said was reasonable, and Huangfu Shenqian happened to have the same meaning, so he couldn't help being a little excited, and called Eunuch Ji to ask you to call back those ministers who went back.

"You don't need to go back to the emperor. The ministers are all in the side hall. It just so happens that the empress has prepared some snacks and didn't leave." Eunuch Ji replied unequivocally.

Huangfu Shenqian glanced at Xi Changning, with a smile on his lips, and called out several times, Changning.

"Then the concubine will not bother the emperor. By the way, this external disturbance can be solved, but the emperor cannot underestimate this internal worry."

"What does Changning mean specifically?"

Xi Changning shook his head and clicked.In order to avoid those ministers talking about Chao Gang like Huangfu Zimian, it is better for her to leave, which reminds her to do the same, and the rest of Huangfu Shenqian can do well by herself.

Huangfu Shenqian thought for a while, nodded but never looked away from Xi Changning, perhaps because of this sticky look, Xi Changning left without any lingering.

During this period of time, Huangfu Zimian also discussed his own affairs with Huangfu Shenqian.

"Your Majesty, I wonder if the minister's resignation can be granted?"

He is tired of this place, and it seems that he has never liked it. He knows that it is a lie but he still has to learn to accept it. This may be the only thing he has learned over the years.

"Zimian, I told you that you are the prince, how can you resign if the prince says so?"

This is the thing that Huangfu Shenqian mentioned the most recently. He wanted to resign, although he didn't know what the main purpose was, but without Huangfu Zimian in front of his eyes, he lost his sense of security.

"See Your Majesty."

Before Huangfu Zimian could speak again, several ministers had already entered the study, and he asked to leave lonely, and walked out of the study.

Huangfu Shenqian combined his thoughts with Xi Changning's and told the ministers. The ministers are all veterans of several dynasties, so their words naturally have weight, and I think they are all feasible.

Now that the world is peaceful, there is no need to go to war, making the people miserable.Coupled with the advanced age of several ministers, this kind of scene of war is already tired of watching.

"I just don't know if the emperor has any good candidates?"

To discuss this matter in detail must be a credible person, and only the emperor himself can count such candidates.

"I don't know if General Yan Xiufeng can do it?"

"No, General Yan is the Imperial Guard General who protects the emperor. Once he leaves, who will protect the emperor?"

The ministers were arguing, only Huangfu Shenqian thought of one person, but who knows if this will be resented by some people?

"I have a choice."

Suddenly it rained heavily, and Huangfu Zimian was drenched in the pavilion in the imperial garden. Princess Jing went to visit the Empress Dowager and wondered if it was over now.

Thinking of him, he sat in the pavilion and looked into the distance. This kind of scene was always familiar to him. A girl in purple clothes walked out of the rain.

"Are you going to find the princess?"

He didn't know how to answer, he could only nod.

Xi Changning shook the umbrella in her hand. Before that, she deliberately transferred the maids and eunuchs around her to come alone.

There is a difference in height between the two, Huangfu Zimian took the umbrella and walked into the rain curtain with her, but they never mentioned the matter of the wooden sign before.

"Why help me in front of the emperor?"

Obviously knowing that Huangfu Shenqian's most taboo thing is the relationship between the two of them, is it true that he is so innocent that he thinks these things are turning the page after becoming a kiss?
He tightened the handle of the umbrella and tried his best not to look at her, not even saying a word.

Seeing that he didn't say anything, Xi Changning suddenly felt that he was thinking too much, and even a little self-inflicted, and unconsciously moved a little further away from him.

Originally, such an umbrella could be shared by two people who were close together, but they deliberately kept a distance, and both of them got wet to varying degrees.

As the slanting wind blew, a burst of familiar fragrance shuttled through his nose, so familiar that he couldn't help frowning, looking at her side face, trying to find the reasons for the familiarity in her.

"arrive."

Before he knew it, he had already arrived at the Hefu Palace of the Empress Dowager, and it was inconvenient for Xi Changning to enter, so he didn't even say a word.

He took the umbrella from his hand and left by himself.Damn it, why does she still have fantasies?

"Changning." Looking at her back, he felt that he should say something, and this strange but familiar name came out of his mouth without even thinking about it.

Xi Changning was slightly taken aback, and stopped in her tracks. She thought she had heard it wrong and really wanted to listen to it again, but someone else's voice came from behind her.

"My lord, have you come to pick up my concubine?" It was Princess Jing.

Xi Changning quickened her pace, even though the eyes behind her had become sharp and hot, she was still not ready to stop.

The next day, Huangfu Shenqian made a decree, making Huangfu Zimian a general and sending him to the Western Regions to negotiate.

It seems to be reused, but this is not good news. It seems to be a simple matter, but there is a He Lianhao who is aggressive in nature. He will definitely try his best to stop Huangfu Zimian's persuasion.

When she saw Huangfu Shenqian, he still had a gentle smile on his face, which came from the heart.Xi Changning even wondered if he had decided that she had forgotten Huangfu Zimian and everything she had experienced, and then he could be his queen with peace of mind.

He smiled and said that he would stay tonight, he even praised Xi Changning for coming up with a good idea, but he didn't know that Xi Changning regretted it to death.

"Why him?" She said tremblingly the first sentence of the night.

His smile froze at the corner of his mouth, he looked at Xi Changning incomprehensibly, at the moist corners of her eyes, even if he ignored him, he could still feel that she was sad for another person.

"Why him? What's wrong with him? If you think you're a prince, you can stop contributing to the country? Or do you think I'll let him go if he becomes a relative?"

He was angry, and it was the first time he spoke to Xi Changning in such a loud voice.

"Xi Changning, let me tell you, you must always be your queen by my side, or watch him die!" There is no turning back even if you use all means, right?

"He's dead, and you get nothing."

Xi Changning was too tough, she didn't even know what soft tone to use to please Huangfu Shenqian.

Huangfu Shenqian couldn't bear to see Xi Changning's appearance, so he left behind these harsh words.Xi Changning clenched his fists to calm himself down, but his tumbling heart could not be calmed down.

Her stomach suddenly hurt, and she felt a stream of liquid flowing out of her body. She bit her lip and watched in horror as the blood stained her purple skirt.

"Save me, save my child." Her deep voice squirmed in her throat but she couldn't cry out.

Until the moment she was about to despair, Zimu appeared.She even fainted in relief.

"You'd better stop being angry, otherwise both the child and you will die."

Zimu felt that his hands were trembling now, when he came to Fengzao Palace, he saw her lying on the ground clutching her stomach, a pool of blood spreading under her body.

Hearing such an answer, Xi Changning was finally relieved, at least the child was still there.Zimu got angry when she saw that she didn't care about her body like this, but she didn't know what to say about her.

In the end, he could only swallow the anger himself and turn his attention to other places.

"Now that Yan Xiufeng and Xi Lingyan have reached a complete consensus, I'm afraid the palace will be in chaos soon."

Now that He Lianhao is joining in the fun, Huangfu Shenqian may not have the energy to distract himself.

"Huangfu Shenqian originally had no weaknesses, but now his biggest weakness and handle is me."

Who in the palace didn't know about this, plus Xi Lingyan's resentment towards Xi Changning, if she wanted to force Huangfu Shenqian to submit, she had to start with her, but in this way, she had to risk herself.

"I want you to tell He Lianhao that I am Huangfu Shenqian's weakness."

"What are you going to do?" Zimu felt that she was completely disregarding her own safety now.

"As long as I have value, I can't die." She made up her mind and smiled with a pale face.

If it weren't for such a scene, Xi Changning's smile would be so ugly that even Zimu would really find it ugly.Reaching out to touch her face, it was finally normal.

"You really don't know what's good or bad."

In the past, it was Xi Changning who used others as bait to disrupt other people's situation in this muddy pool.Now she had to make such a desperate decision in the last fight.

When Huangfu Zimian left, Xi Changning was still raising a baby. She had to recharge her energy before the big war came, so she didn't go.

Of course, these words were just words on the scene. In the final analysis, she didn't want to watch it. She didn't think she had any energy to bear it, not to mention his wife was more suitable for this situation.

After two days of recuperation, Xi Changning found that there seemed to be constant changes of people inside and outside the palace, especially her Fengzao palace, which was really heavily guarded.

She immediately understood that it was Xi Lingyan's manipulation, and she was a little worried about Mo Lian, because she was an embarrassing person, and she was also one of the people Xi Lingyan hated.

Suppressing the discomfort in her body, she planned to go to Zhongcui Palace to see Mo Lian.Unexpectedly, he was stopped by someone as soon as he went out.

"Empress, if you are not feeling well, take a good rest in the room, and make noise outside." The nanny who spoke like this looked very strange, and she also looked very fierce.

Xi Changning looked at her with a cold face, ignored her, and walked straight past her, but was held back by the nanny.

"Judging from her attire, she looks like someone from the palace of the Empress Dowager. Why does she think that the empress in this palace has less power than you? Or is it that the empress dowager is taking over the entire harem now?"

Ordinary palace people would not dare to provoke her with this move, but this nanny is obviously not an ordinary person, and the backstage is so stubborn that she doesn't care about her at all.

But Xi Changning is not someone to provoke, she pulled out the hairpin from her head and pressed it to her throat, not afraid of the person in front of her at all, she even poked it a little bit, and blood flowed down her neck.

"Do you know why I asked you to guard my palace? Because this palace is more valuable than anyone else, but dead people are not so useful. Either you go with me, or go back and tell your master that the queen is dead."

Momo's eyes tightened, her eyes fixed on the hairpin in her hand, she could only let go, and agreed to go out with her.

Mo Lian's situation here is not much better than that of Xi Changning's. Xi Lingyan cut off all her medicine and food, and provided only a small amount of necessary food every day, and the maids treated her badly.

"Ma'am." Seeing Xi Changning came to see her, she was a little excited, her lips were so dry that they peeled.

"Nurse, go get some food and water for Bengong."

Mammy took a look at Xi Changning, and had to compromise, her mission was Xi Changning, and now she was urging her to death, she couldn't afford that alone.

"My lady, why are you bleeding?" Mo Lian immediately asked with concern when she saw the blood on Xi Changning's neck.

Xi Changning shook his head and said it's okay, what's more serious now is their safety and the life and death of Huangfu Shenqian.

(End of this chapter)