A month later, the canonization ceremony of the empress was held in the palace.

Since the founding of the Great Chu Dynasty, several queens have been canonized, and Queen Liang is the youngest one.

Empress Dowager Pei silently looked at Queen Liang, who was dressed in a red phoenix suit, and what flashed in her mind was herself more than ten years ago.

Back then, she was full of despair as a stand-in for her sister Pei Wanqing, and on the day she was canonized as the queen, she was wearing a red palace dress and a heavy and gorgeous phoenix crown, and all the ladies knelt in front of her neatly to salute. But there was no joy in her heart.

Looking at Emperor Xuanping, who was domineering and cold beside her, she was even more suffocated.

The painful memories of the past, when I think of it at this time, are mixed with a faint warmth and sweetness in the pain.

For the rest of her life, she can only live slowly by relying on these memories.

Empress Dowager Pei secretly sighed and felt nostalgic, and kept a dignified and decent smile on her face.

She is the Empress Dowager of Great Chu, the mother of today's son, and the most noble woman in the world. is Queen Liang, in front of her mother-in-law, she has to be respectful. In front of everyone, she has to have the demeanor and dignity of a queen mother.

After the canonization ceremony, Empress Liang knelt down in front of Empress Dowager Pei and bowed: "Daughter-in-law Liang, I have seen the queen mother." ”

Empress Dowager Pei waved away all her chaotic thoughts and said with a smile: "No courtesy, flat body." ”

Then, he ordered the palace people to take out the phoenix seal that represented the queen's status and authority. The phoenix seal on that side, no more than the size of a child's fist, was placed in a sandalwood brocade box.

"After the canonization ceremony today, you will be the queen of Great Chu." Empress Dowager Pei said softly: "This phoenix seal, the mourning family will hand it over to you today." The affairs of the harem are also entrusted to you. The mourning family can also enjoy the blessings in the future. ”

Empress Liang looked sincerely frightened: "Queen Mother, the daughter-in-law is still young, and she is not familiar with the affairs of the palace, so it is difficult to take on important responsibilities." I implore the queen mother to take back the phoenix seal and continue to be in charge of palace affairs. ”

Empress Dowager Pei smiled slightly: "You don't have to be afraid. The harem is actually similar to the inner house, that is, there are more people, there are more things, and there are more people watching you. No one is born to be in charge of the harem and take care of palace affairs. ”

"You take the phoenix seal first, learn it slowly, and you will naturally be able to do anything."

"If there is anything you don't understand, just come and ask the mourning family. The mourning family won't hide it, can they still teach their daughter-in-law? ”

The last sentence is quite funny.

The concubines laughed good-naturedly together.

Empress Liang was both grateful and moved.

She has been in the palace for a year and has always been in awe of Empress Dowager Pei. Empress Dowager Pei seems to be gentle and good-tempered, but in fact, she is hot on the outside and cold on the inside, and it is not easy to be intimate with her.

She originally thought that Empress Dowager Pei would not give her the phoenix seal easily. I never thought that Empress Dowager Pei had no intention of taking power, and gave her the phoenix seal very quickly and simply, with such an amiable attitude.

The human heart is made of flesh. Empress Liang's eyes were slightly red, and she kowtowed again to thank her: "The daughter-in-law thanked the queen mother." In the future, the daughter-in-law must honor her mother. ”

After the palace banquet, Empress Liang helped Empress Dowager Pei back to the palace.

The Queen Mother and Empress got along harmoniously, which also relieved the concubine and the palace people.

It's rare to have some peaceful days in the palace. If the Queen Mother and the Queen secretly compete, the harem will not stop. It's best now.

That night, Emperor Xuanping asked Empress Liang with a smile: "Ruyue, what I said before is right!" The queen mother is the most gentle and will never embarrass you. As soon as the canonization ceremony passed, the queen mother gave you the phoenix seal. In the future, the affairs of the palace will also be handed over to you to be in charge. Don't let down the trust and love of the queen mother. ”

Empress Liang solemnly responded: "The queen mother treats the concubines so well, and the concubines will definitely treat the queen mother as filial piety in the future." ”

Emperor Xuanping Yile stretched out his hand to hug Queen Liang's slender waist: "In this way, it turns out that your previous respect and closeness to the queen mother were all pretended!" ”

Empress Liang blushed and whispered softly: "Don't hide it from the emperor, the concubines have not been in the palace for a long time, and they are not familiar with the temperament and temper of the queen mother, and they are always trembling." The concubines respected their mothers, but they never dared to get too close. The concubines always felt that the queen mother didn't like the concubines so much. ”

"Now, the concubine knows that the queen mother treats the concubine well. The concubine is not hard-hearted, so she can't be moved. ”

You understand me, and I understand you.

You are good to me, and I will be better to you.

This is how mother-in-law and daughter-in-law get along.

……

The next day, Empress Dowager Pei summoned Cheng Jinrong to accompany her, waved her hand to make everyone in the palace retreat, and ordered Cheng Jinrong to sit beside her.

Cheng Jinrong stepped forward with a smile, sat down beside Empress Dowager Pei, and listened to Empress Dowager Pei's chatter.

Empress Dowager Pei was not a talkative person in the past. Now the widow lives in the deep palace, there is Emperor Xuanping in the government, and the harem is handed over to his daughter-in-law Queen Liang to take care of.

“…… The queen is young and knowledgeable, and it is difficult to take on important responsibilities for a while. The mourning family has to worry about it for another two years. However, this phoenix seal is hers, and the mourning family should give it to her as soon as possible. lest the queen have a rift in her heart. ”

Cheng Jinrong smiled sincerely: "The Queen Mother is really a good mother-in-law who is hard to find in the world. ”

Not to mention that it is in the palace, it is an ordinary family, and it is not uncommon for mothers-in-law to learn from their daughters-in-law. There is no reason for a daughter-in-law to be in charge of the house when she passes through the door.

Empress Dowager Pei was in her prime, and Emperor Xuanping was extremely filial and obedient. If Empress Dowager Pei continues to keep the phoenix seal and take charge of palace affairs, no one will be able to say a word.

However, Empress Dowager Pei did not do this. She gave the phoenix seal to Empress Liang early and willingly stepped back. With such a heart and courage, so gentle and loving, Queen Liang is really blessed.

When Empress Dowager Pei heard these words, she stretched her brows and laughed: "In front of you, the mourning family doesn't say those false and obedient words. Everyone in the palace listened to the mourners. Whether there is a phoenix seal or not, it has no effect on the mourning family. The queen is the daughter-in-law of the mourning family, and she dares to disobey the mourning family. The mourning family is to be a favor and coax the queen. ”

Cheng Jinrong smiled dumbly: "It turns out that the Queen Mother is the idea of wanting to save face." ”

This is a joke, of course.

Empress Dowager Pei has no obsession with power. So, let it go when it's time to let go. This also saves the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law from having a bad heart.

Empress Dowager Pei was amused: "When you say this, the mourning family is indeed suspected of acting!" ”

Mother and daughter looked at each other and smiled.

Empress Dowager Pei stretched out her hand to hold Cheng Jinrong's hand and said in a low voice: "Jinrong, now the mourning family has no other thoughts in their hearts. First, I look forward to the love and harmony between you and He Qi, and secondly, the mourning family also looks forward to the love of the emperor and queen husband and wife and give birth to children as soon as possible. ”

In this way, when she went underground, she also had the face to see Emperor Xuanping.

Cheng Jinrong's heart was slightly sour, and he held the hand of the Empress Dowager Pei with his backhand: "I have a husband and a son, and my life is harmonious and beautiful, the Empress Dowager doesn't have to worry about me." The emperor and the queen are young husband and wife, and they love each other, and they will definitely be able to live well in the future. Rest assured! ”