Zhengyang Palace.

The queen is feeding the emperor medicine.

"Your Majesty, the mansions that the mage said have been searched. Nothing was found. Could it be that the mage miscalculated? Xue Gonggong said cautiously.

The queen glared at Gonggong Xue, turned back to the emperor and said, "Your Majesty, it is impossible for a mage to miscalculate. Could it be that the person heard the wind and destroyed the thing in advance. ”

But the emperor said, "I hope that the mage has miscalculated." Don't worry, I've felt much better these days. ”

The queen did not give up: "Your Majesty, the concubines feel that this matter can't be left like this." In case someone really plots to kill the emperor......"

"Okay, okay, the queen has been tired for many days. I've finished drinking this medicine. The queen goes back to the Palace of the Rising Sun to rest. ”

Although she was unwilling, the queen understood that she was reckless today and said a little too much, which made the emperor unhappy.

In the current situation, it is better to retreat.

"Then the concubine retired." After the queen finished speaking, she saluted and walked out, without a trace of displeasure on her face.

The emperor watched the queen leave, and let out a long sigh: "There is only one prince, and you can rest assured early." ”

"Your Majesty, the slave is talkative. The queen seems to be a little impatient today. Xue Gonggong said.

The emperor nodded: "She has always done things without leakage." But today there are many words. Xue Zhen, serving the pen and ink, I want to draft the purpose. ”

Xue Gonggong hurriedly brought pen, ink, paper, and inkstone.

The emperor picked up the pen and thought in his heart.

The rumors have subsided, and the fifth child is safe and sound. I thought about it, how could I go back on my word and take back the nine days of Fengwu. Xue Zhen, do you think Princess Chu will really be able to dominate the world in the future? The emperor suddenly asked.

Gonggong Xue smiled and said, "The slave thinks that Princess Chu has a bearing. Looking at the face, he is also a rich and noble person. Now with His Royal Highness the King of Chu, Qin Se and Ming, they can be called a pair of beautiful people. ”

The emperor began to draft the holy decree. After writing, he covered the jade seal and handed it to Gonggong Xue.

"Your Majesty, when will the slave read it?" Xue Gonggong asked with a smile.

The emperor squinted at Gonggong Xue and said, "Are you confused? According to the regulations of this dynasty, under the holy decree, the crown prince is established. A month later, the canonization ceremony will be performed. After that, you will enter the East Palace. This is about to come to an end, and the East Palace has not yet been repaired. This matter can only wait for the Lantern Festival. ”

"The emperor, this holy decree?" Xue Gonggong asked with his hands holding the holy decree.

"In this way, you secretly hide it behind the Zhengda Guangming plaque. Take it off when you're ready to use it. The emperor whispered.

"Yes, Your Majesty." Xue Gonggong said.

Besides, the queen, when she walked out of the door of Zhengyang Palace, her face became ugly.

Joy and anger are invisible, and the queen has always done a good job. Only this time, she really couldn't hold her breath.

The queen knows that now that the year is almost down, the emperor will not make a decree to establish a prince at this time. Because at this time, there are a lot of things to deal with in the front and back harems. The folds saved by the emperor are almost piled up to the roof.

The queen knew that even if Yun Chuhan became the crown prince, as long as the emperor was still there, Yun Muqing would still have a chance. But then the chances become even slimmer.

The queen didn't want to wait any longer. She had already made up her mind to do everything possible to get rid of Yun Chuhan before the Lantern Festival.

Back at the Palace of the Rising Sun, the queen still had a cold face and didn't say a word.

"Mother, don't be in a hurry." Lichun persuaded.

The queen sneered: "For so many years, this palace has always calmly dealt with all possible threats. However, there are some things that cannot be solved by calming down at all. Hongu ......"

Before the queen could finish her words, she heard a voice outside: "What are you doing there!" ”

Then, there was the sound of someone running.

"Someone, catch her! Sneaky! ”

The queen and Lichun couldn't help but be surprised. They all heard it, it was Gao Fusheng's voice. Who is Gao Fusheng talking about?

Gao Fusheng is the chief eunuch of the Rising Sun Palace.

Lichun hurriedly walked out.

It seems that someone is eavesdropping. At this point, the queen felt even more upset.

After a while, a maid was tied up by the eunuchs and escorted in.

"Look up." The queen said.

The maid looked up tremblingly.

The queen raised her head and couldn't help frowning when she saw the maid's face. She is the second-class maid Chunxue in the Rising Sun Palace.

In the second year after the queen entered the palace, the Internal Affairs Office assigned a maid named Rosewood. Later, after a few years, Rosewood was old and never left the palace, so she was promoted to a generation and became an aunt.

Just a few years ago, because there were still parents at home, Rosewood quit his errand and left the palace. This spring snow is the niece of Rosewood.

Chunxue is very diligent and looks very honest. Because Rosewood has served the queen for many years, it has never gone wrong. Therefore, the queen also trusts Chunxue very much. Intimate clothes and everything are sorted out and washed by her.

"Lichun, give some silver to the eunuchs and maids in a while. No one is allowed to say anything about today. After the queen finished speaking, she glanced at everyone.

"Slaves obey!" Everyone said.

"Except for Lichun and Gao Fusheng, everyone else should go down." The queen said.

Soon, only the four of them were left.

"Mother, this girl is sneaky outside, as if she is eavesdropping. was discovered by a minion, and ran away, which is very suspicious. Gao Fusheng said to the queen.

"The slave just looks to see if there's anything that needs to be cleaned. The queen mother Mingjian, the slave really didn't eavesdrop! ”

As soon as Chunxue's words were finished, Gao Fusheng shook his hand and gave Chunxue a slap: "Are you a fool for me, I can't tell if you are eavesdropping!" Or do you think that the queen will believe you and not me! ”

The spring snow from this slap was dizzy. She trembled and did not dare to look up at the queen.

The queen's eyes were cold, and she couldn't take her eyes off the spring snow. What she hates most in her life is that others betray her.

Chunxue felt the queen's anger, and only felt extremely scared.

The queen finally spoke: "Chunxue, do you want to live or die?" ”

The queen's words were cold, with murderous intent, which made Chunxue's whole person who was scared weak, lost her strength, and sat on the ground.

Chunxue's face was pale, but the place where the slap went down was red.

The queen was not in a hurry, she stopped the chair, put one arm on the table, supported her temple with her hand, and closed her eyes to recuperate.

When Chunxue walked in with her tied up just now, the queen wanted to order someone to beat her to death. Still, she held back her anger.

Calm down and think about it, it's a pity to be beaten to death with a stick. At least figure out who sent her.

Lichun walked over to Chunxue and squatted down. She stretched out her hand, gently touched Chunxue's red cheeks, and said in a regretful tone: "Such a young and beautiful girl, in another year, she will be at the age of leaving the palace." When the time comes, take the silver rewarded by the queen's mother, find a matching father-in-law, and give birth to a few lovely children. It's nice to think about that day. ”

Then, Gao Fusheng squatted down, shook his head, and said in a helpless tone: "It's a pity, I won't live that time." ”

Chunxue listened to their words, and tears couldn't help but flow out. She didn't want to die. Her fingertips are married, and her childhood sweetheart is waiting for her to get married out of the palace

Thinking of this, Chunxue complained even more about her aunt Zi Tan in her heart.

Originally, Chunxue just wanted to enter the palace and earn a few years of silver. Because in the palace, even a third-class maid earns more than working outside.

However, my aunt pushed herself into the land of no return.

Although there will be more silver, but every day is worried. She really had enough of these days.

But Chunxue was helpless. I thought I would endure it for another year, but I didn't expect to be arrested today.

Chunxue's tears couldn't stop flowing down. While crying, she said, "But, even if the slave and maid say it, the slave and the maid will not be spared over there, as well as the slave's family!" ”

In Chunxue's opinion, no matter who betrays him, he can't escape death.

Lichun continued: "What Niangniang hates most is betrayal. However, as long as you are willing to abandon the darkness and turn to the light, the queen mother will definitely protect you and your family. ”

Gao Fusheng then chimed in: "Your Aunt Lichun is usually so good to you, she won't lie to you." The mother is the world, and she can't deceive a little maid. If I really want your life, it's like crushing an ant. Niangniang pitied you and was willing to show you the way. Don't be stupid. ”

Chunxue is indeed a little excited.

At this time, the queen opened her eyes and said, "Chunxue, this palace treats you well." As long as you are willing to tell the truth, you will listen to this palace in the future, and this palace will not treat you badly, and it will also protect your family. ”

Hearing the queen say this, Chunxue hurriedly wiped her tears.

"The slave said, the slave listens to the mother!"

"Get up and speak." The queen said.

Lichun glanced at Gao Fusheng, and there was a hint of strangeness in his eyes. However, she still pretended to be enthusiastic and helped Chunxue up and said, "Hurry up." ”

Gao Fusheng's eyes also showed a hint of strangeness.

"Xie Niangniang!" Chunxue is no longer as scared as it was just now.

"Tell me Chunxue, who sent you here?" The queen asked.

Chunxue hurriedly said: "It's Concubine De Niangniang." ”

The queen snorted: "This Concubine De is really painstaking. How did she find you? ”

"This ......" Chunxue looked embarrassed, and stopped talking.

The queen smiled faintly: "You don't have any worries. This palace will definitely take care of you. ”

Hearing the queen say this once, Chunxue bit her lip and finally made up her mind to tell what she knew.

When the queen heard this, she was shocked. Lichun and Gao Fusheng were also surprised.

The queen suppressed the anger in her heart and listened carefully to what Chunxue said. Then, she pretended to be calm and said to Lichun: "The room next to your bedroom is still empty, order someone to clean it up and let Chunxue move in." Gao Fusheng told the head of the palace that no one was allowed to talk about anything. ”

When Chunxue heard this, she hurriedly knelt down and thanked her: "Slave Xie Niangniang!" ”

The queen looked at Chunxue, but her eyes showed murderous intent. However, this trace of killing intent quickly disappeared. Because, she needs spring snow now.

The spring snow receded.

"What are your plans?" Gao Fusheng asked.

The corners of the queen's mouth went up, revealing a grim smile.