When Wu Yunzhao heard this, his eyes lit up for a moment, and he said, "So that's the case, then we have to manage it well." ”

In Wu Yunzhao's consciousness, ascending the throne and becoming emperor is a pursuit, and the true character hidden behind this pursuit is Wu Yunzhao's extremely strong desire for possession and control. Being able to occupy and control a world that can exist independently, and become the only empress of the world, such a future cannot but make Wu Yunzhao's heart move, fanatical, and blood boiling.

At this moment, Xiao Shun walked in, followed by Wang De and a little eunuch holding a wooden box.

Xiao Shun said: "Yu Niangniang, the prince is here." With that, he bowed and stepped aside.

Wang De took the little eunuch to salute and said with a smile: "Niangniang, Your Majesty has given you a number of jewels to comfort your hard work." ”

The little eunuch on the side opened the wooden box, revealing a piece of jewelry.

Wu Yunzhao settled down, thanked for the grace, and said: "Your Majesty's reward is sent over, and the palace should not be able to let go here." His eyes fell on the jewels and he let out a "huh".

Wang De was clever and motioned for the little eunuch to come forward and offer it.

Wu Yunzhao picked out one of the gold-cut bracelets and said with a smile: "Princess, the craftsmanship of this bracelet is not the same as the one next to it, it's quite rare." ”

Wang Dezan said: "Niangniang has good eyesight. Then he said: "This bracelet is a tribute from Fanbang, and Da Chu does not have a craft. ”

Wu Yunzhao said: "So that's the case. By the way, a few days ago, the palace counted the things in the treasury, and I haven't seen anything like it, is this a new tribute? It's a shame to say that the Queen Mother's birthday is approaching, and the palace hasn't thought about what kind of birthday gift the Queen Mother will give. If you can get this set of jewelry together, it should be good to give it to the Queen Mother. ”

Wang De said: "Niangniang has a heart, wait for the old slave to think about it." After pondering for a moment, he said disappointedly: "Oh, I'm sorry, this kind of jewelry is not a set, and it can't be made up anyway." Moreover, this is not a new thing this year, it is something from several years ago, and it has also been given to Concubine De, Xiao Jieyu, and Qiao Meiren. ”

Wu Yunzhao said: "Then forget it, you can't send old things to the Queen Mother, otherwise isn't it disrespectful?" Put the gold bracelet back into the box, instructed Xiaoshun to put it into the hall, and continued: "Your Majesty has any other orders?" ”

Wang De understood and said, "Yes." His Majesty still has an edict, but he can only tell Niangniang alone, and others can't listen to it. With a wave of his hand, he retreated from the palace people left and right.

Wu Yunzhao said: "There is Lao Gonggong running around, and that matter is eyebrow-raising." ”

Wang De hurriedly said: "Niangniang is polite, I tortured the old slave." Then he said: "Niangniang, the old slave has inquired, and most of the people who delayed the holy decree were Li Haiying, Master Li. ”

Wu Yunzhao frowned slightly, and said softly: "Lord Li? Concubine Shu's father, the brother of the Queen Mother? ”

Wang Dedao: "Exactly." ”

Wu Yunzhao said: "Princess, do you know why Lord Li did this? ”

Wang Dedao: "This old slave can't guess. However, this is not quite the case. ”

Wu Yunzhao said: "I would like to hear about it." ”

Wang Dedao: "Niangniang also knows that the most taboo in our palace is the dictatorship of relatives, and the harem concubines are not allowed to contact government affairs. As a housekeeper, it is the duty of Lord Li to upload and distribute. However, Lord Li should be regarded as the biggest royal prince in this dynasty, and it stands to reason that he should know the taboo. ”

Wu Yunzhao nodded, agreed with Wang De's statement, raised his hand and rubbed the corners of his forehead, and sighed: "This is difficult." ”

Wang Dexin said: "That's not it, the matter of relatives is sensitive in the court, and a little touch may be stamped with trouble, and the hat of having two hearts, Lord Li is confused this time." After thinking about it, he said: "The queen mother, according to the old slave, you take a chance to tell the queen mother about this, Your Majesty, the queen mother, the concubine, and Lord Li are all related to each other, let the old slave say something ugly, you are an outsider, you are not good at talking much, if you are not careful, it is easy to offend people." ”

Wu Yunzhao said: "Yes, thank you father-in-law for mentioning it." ”

Wang De hurriedly said: "Don't dare, don't dare." ”

Wu Yunzhao said: "The queen mother is also a person in the harem, and it is not suitable to be implicated in the previous dynasty, Gonggong Lao will mention this matter to His Majesty, let His Majesty have an idea, and the palace will not dare to take care of it." ”

Wang Dexin said: "Your Majesty might as well understand it, if you know about it, you will immediately have to recruit someone into the palace to question, the reason is not clear at the moment, how can you be reckless." However, it was difficult for the queen to do, so she decided to respond first and report it when the time was ripe.

Wu Yunzhao asked again: "Does the prince know how Concubine Shu is doing?" ”

Wang Dedao: "Concubine Shu is still the same, sick, the pulse case and prescription of the imperial doctor have almost not changed, and it has always been said that Concubine Shu has been weak since she was a child, and she needs to be carefully recuperated, two years, even a disease name has not been decided, but the bowls of soup have not been broken." For dinner today, His Majesty also invited Concubine Shu, maybe we can meet each other. ”

Wu Yunzhao sighed: "Concubine Shu is also a bitter fate, but I have to hope that Master Li is confused and careless for a while, don't cause unwarranted trouble to your daughter." ”

Wang Dedao: "What Niangniang said is true. Then he said, "Do you still have anything to command?" ”

Wu Yunzhao said: "No, hard father-in-law." ”