On the second day of the recognition ceremony, after the queen and Xiao Jian had breakfast together and secretly arranged the future arrangements, the queen visited Fengde Palace again in the name of visiting.

As usual, Empress Xuanren still led Empress Yu to Changhongqiao in the garden for a secret talk.

Queen Yu looked at the small waterfall opposite the Changhong Bridge and did not speak.

Empress Xuanren opened her mouth first and said, "Queen, we were a little too anxious yesterday. It's not good for us to go out of school, Your Majesty is alert. ”

Queen Yu nodded and said, "Hey, yes." I really never expected that Tuyu would be so vigilant and decisive. and the previous Tuyu, it's like two people. Empress Xuanren's expression turned out to be very calm and flat, which surprised Empress Xuanren.

Empress Xuanren said: "I warned you a long time ago, Tuyu is definitely not very human. We cannot afford to take it lightly. The first battle was frustrated, and we must be more careful in the future. ”

Queen Yu smiled and said, "It's a long time coming." It's not about the gains and losses at this time. Right, sister-in-law? The Empress looked quite confident.

Empress Xuanren was even more surprised, and said, "The emperor's consequences are really a big benefit. I was a little anxious yesterday. I didn't expect you to be so calm. It's really rare, it's rare. I'm ashamed of myself. ”

The queen smiled and said, "The imperial sister-in-law smiled. Isn't it all forced? At this point, what is the use of us dying in a hurry? ”

Empress Xuanren said: "That's right. But what are your plans for the next step? ”

Queen Yu shook her head and said, "Now, we can only take one step at a time." I don't have a clue. Does the imperial sister-in-law have a high opinion? ”

Empress Xuanren said: "I'm also confused. Tu Yu was really clever in one move yesterday, and he easily dissolved Hua Chong's alliance with you. I haven't come up with any big ideas that would work, but there's one thing I thought to myself, and I knew it very clearly. Empress Xuanren paused and looked at Empress Xuanren.

Queen Yu said: "Please advise the imperial sister-in-law." ”

Empress Xuanren took Empress Yu's hand and said, "We don't have any other help now, the only one who can help us is Yun Jiao'e." We must envelop Yun Jiao'e. She is a person with no foundation, although she has confessed to Hua's, but Hua's power is far away outside the palace after all, and her power can't reach the deep palace, and in this deep palace, Hua's can't cover her at all. And you and I are in the palace, close to her, in the end, it is more convenient to act. I think that as long as we can take care of Yun Jiao'e and get her sincere support, we will not lose in Tuyu. I even think that if Yun Huan'e can become our ally, it will actually be more powerful than Hua Chong! What do you say, Queen? ”

Empress Yu thought so, and thought to herself, after all, Empress Xuanren had been in battle for a long time, and her insights were really deeper than ordinary people. Since yesterday's setback, in addition to being depressed, Queen Yu has been thinking about how to fight a turnaround battle through the two sons of Xiao Zhi and Xiao Jian. But after Empress Xuanren's suggestion of such a new way, a glimmer of hope reappeared in Empress Xuanren's heart.

Empress Xuanren continued: "Queen, you just said that the coming day will be long. The word "long in the future" is used very well. It's really 'a long time to come'. It must also be 'long in the future'. Tuyu is at the peak of the Spring and Autumn Period, his body bones are extremely strong, and he is a tiger-like body, looking at his appearance, he has reigned for 20 years or even longer, which is completely expected. We, don't rush anymore! Can't be in a hurry! ”

Queen Yu nodded vigorously and said, "The imperial sister-in-law has seen it deeply, and she has seen it." I was taught. ”

Empress Xuanren stroked Empress Yu's hand and said, "Let's talk about being untaught." To put it bluntly, you and I are now in a weak position, even slaughtered by others. Speaking of the position of the crown prince, after some changes yesterday, the two brothers, Xiao Mu and Xiao Ke, are now quietly in the upper hand. ”

The queen said, "Let them fight." We took the opportunity to hide. ”

Empress Xuanren squeezed Empress Xuanren's hand vigorously and said, "It's good that you can think like this." It is precisely to 'hide'. As the saying goes, 'come after the body and go first'. ”

Empress Yu felt that her heart suddenly brightened, and said, "The imperial sister-in-law is really wise. What a 'second to the first'. ”

Empress Xuanren said: "Actually, everything has advantages and disadvantages. If you think about it in another way, bad things are good things. I'm thinking, it's really a good thing that I can't be favored now. He is a very generous character, as long as you, the mother, don't force him, Zhi'er will never do anything to pinch the tip and compete for favor. Therefore, it is better to simply let a few of his brothers, Xiao Mu and Xiao Ke, go to fight, grab a grab, and show their faces well. Let's all hide in the back. Isn't this good for Chi'er? ”

Queen Yu said: "I listen to the imperial sister-in-law." Hide and rest. ”

Empress Xuanren said: "Exactly. Since Your Majesty ascended the throne, you have rushed too hard in front, no matter what, you can't hide it, although others don't say it in their hearts, they actually see it really, and Tu You can see it clearly. In this way, it is not beautiful. Now with this setback, just push the boat down the river and get off the donkey, and then you show a weak and indisputable appearance, others seem to have the right to be completely defeated and give up. Isn't that great? ”

This is again the place where Empress Xuanren is clever. At this level, Queen Yu never expected it. Ever since the Empress decided to compete for the throne and change her style, the Empress has always felt that she has done a very clever job. But after this setback, Queen Yu suddenly realized that in fact, everyone is not a fool, although she kept saying that she would not fight for the rank, but in fact, no one would believe it in their hearts. First, he is a competitive character, and he will never suddenly change his personality and become a humble and indisputable character. Second, the temptation of the throne, no one can resist refusal, no matter how Queen Yu expresses her position, she and Xiao Zhi are the thorns in the side of others, the more she pushes, the more vigilant others become. Just like what Xiao Jian said last night, she and Xiao Zhi are in the light, while the other concubines and princes are in the dark, and the situation is very bad. Empress Xuanren is right, after this setback, it will be much more natural for her to take advantage of the situation and make concessions.

Queen Yu smiled: "Don't hide it from the imperial sister-in-law, although I don't say it in person, I am actually very anxious in my heart." After the imperial sister-in-law said this, her heart was finally much more relaxed. ”

Empress Xuanren said: "This is also human nature. Who can really let go of the matter of the throne? And for Zhi'er and you, the matter of the throne is not only a matter of honor and disgrace, but a matter of life and death, and it is even more sloppy. ”

The queen pursed her lips and nodded sincerely.

Empress Xuanren said again: "Jian'er is about to go to the Fushui County. I guess it must be because you arranged for Jian'er to also plan for Zhi'er, which caused Tu You's suspicions, right? Otherwise, Jian'er's child has always been shrewd and deep, and he will never make Tu Yu suspicious. ”