The palace is a dull and uneasy place, but she knows that the queen's character is trustworthy, and Gu Yanbai is on the side of the prince, so she has nothing to fear.

Mingyuexi thought thoroughly, her heart was clear, and she looked at the scenery outside the window with a smile on her eyebrows, and she almost couldn't help but stilt Erlang's legs for the sake of the image.

The palace maid on the side was quietly looking at her, taking in all her reactions and silently remembering them in her heart.

When she arrived at the gate of the queen's palace, the palace maid stopped, and Mingyuexi stepped across the threshold alone and walked in, only to see the queen turning a string of Buddhist beads in her hand, closing her eyes, and looking pious, as if she was praying for something.

Mingyuexi didn't want to disturb her, so she lowered her footsteps and waited on the side.

After a while, the queen opened her eyes, looked at her, a hint of relief flashed in her eyes, and put away the Buddha beads: "Xiaoxi, sit down." ”

The queen's close attitude flattered Mingyuexi, but she also knew that it was probably because of Gu Yanbai's relationship, and there were not many waves in her heart.

"The courtiers have seen the queen's mother, and they say hello to the queen's mother."

Mingyuexi's etiquette is not half a point, and after the salute, he sat down, even if his value is rising now, his attitude is still neither humble nor arrogant.

The queen looked at her, nodded slightly, and smiled: "Xiaoxi, this palace can see that you are the same as the little marquis, you are both bright and upright people, and you are deceived in this harem, and this palace likes it when it looks at the two of you." ”

Mingyuexi was a little embarrassed to be praised, she was often said to be a charlatan who swaggered and deceived before, who would have thought that there would be such a day.

"The mother has won the award, this is how it should be."

The queen didn't say much more, and went straight to today's topic: "Xiaoxi, this palace called you today, there is something I want to ask you, you answer truthfully, just say it bluntly, don't have any scruples, since this palace called you so openly, I won't embarrass you." ”

"The queen mother, but it doesn't hurt to ask."

"You are the beloved wife of Gu Xiaohouye, and you are the future mistress of the Hou Mansion, this palace wants to ask you, Xiaoyao Hou Mansion, which prince do you think is more suitable for the king?"

The question was straightforward and sharp, not giving the answerer any room to escape or turn around, the queen's eyes looked at her calmly, surrounded by a majestic temperament that could not be ignored.

is usually covered up by indifference, but at this moment, people only remember in a trance that she is the woman who is the mother of the world, the master of the six palaces, under one person, above ten thousand.

It was inconvenient for the queen to get news from Gu Yanbai, so she summoned her to the palace, which seemed to be an ordinary invitation, but in fact she was waiting for the Gu family to make a choice and test Gu Yanbai's intention to stand in line.

Ming Yuexi's heart moved when she heard this question, she stood up without the slightest hesitation, and arched her hand towards the queen, her face was full of solemnity: "The queen's mother, the courtiers dare to make a guarantee, and the Gu family is dedicated to His Royal Highness the Prince." ”

"Oh?"

The queen frowned in surprise, obviously not expecting her to answer so quickly, looking at her tentatively, her eyes were inquiring.

Mingyuexi straightened up unhurriedly, with a light smile on the corner of her mouth, and a frank appearance with two sleeves and a breeze.

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is the emperor's choice of His Royal Highness the Prince, the Marquis Mansion, following the emperor for many years, never having two hearts, and never questioning the emperor's decision, today's little marquis and courtiers are still loyal to the emperor, because of this, so loyal to the prince."

Listening to her words, the queen couldn't help laughing heartily and applauded her: "I thought you would be better able to deal with it than the little marquis, but you are also a cunning little fox, you two are really a match made in heaven, you are right, this palace did not think about it for a while." ”

Mingyuexi responded with a cheeky smile unceremoniously: "The queen has won the award." ”

The atmosphere in the room suddenly changed from stagnant to relaxed, and Ming Yuexi just breathed a sigh of relief in her heart, when suddenly the palace maid walked in: "Niangniang, the second prince is here." ”

The queen glanced at Ming Yuexi tentatively, and after seeing that she didn't react, she smiled and said, "Let him in." ”

The palace maid retreated, and after a while, Xia Nanfeng walked in, his gaze stayed on Mingyuexi for a moment, and then walked towards the queen and saluted respectfully.

"The child has seen the mother concubine, and the mother is in good health for the past two days?"

The queen pulled him to sit down with a smile, and said helplessly: "I have so many people around me in this palace, how can I be bad?" That is, you are filial, and you always ask every day. ”

I don't know if it's Mingyuexi's illusion, she always felt that when the queen held Xia Nanfeng's hand, his expression was a little stiff, and she couldn't help but be suspicious.

The expression on Xia Nanfeng's face quickly returned to naturalness, he pulled out his hand without a trace, and smiled slightly: "Then the mother concubine has been in a good mood for the past two days?" If there is any unhappiness, don't hold it in your heart, you must tell me, don't suffocate your body. ”

Mingyuexi had never seen the queen communicate with Xia Nanfeng before, and when she saw it today, she felt a little embarrassed inexplicably.

It's not her, it's the atmosphere between the mother and son, although the second prince looks very filial on the surface, and the queen is also very happy, but in the eyes of her, a bystander, the second prince treats the queen not like a son treats his mother, but like a form.

To put it bluntly, it's like flattering.

Every child wants their parents to love themselves more, but according to her understanding, Xia Nanfeng is not the kind of person who needs to beg for the love of others, everything he does has a purpose.

"Creek?"

Hearing the queen's voice, Mingyuexi suddenly came back to her senses, only then did she realize that she was distracted, and apologized to the queen embarrassedly, so she found an excuse to say goodbye.

She could feel Xia Nanfeng's tentative gaze at her, and there was a hint of ridicule at the corner of her mouth, as if she had guessed her thoughts.

In order to avoid more trouble, she walked quickly towards the palace gate, but after a while, Xia Nanfeng caught up and stopped her.

"Mrs. Gu Shao, don't be in such a hurry."

Ming Yuexi was reluctant in her heart, so she could only slow down, turned her head to look at him, and was polite and alienated: "I don't know what the second prince has to do, and the courtiers still have some things to do, I'm afraid I can't accompany them for a long time." ”

Xia Nanfeng stopped a few steps in front of her, and suddenly laughed twice, attracting the people next to her to look over.

"It's nothing, I just want to praise Young Lady Gu," Xia Nanfeng's face was full of sincerity, without the slightest deception, "Young Lady is really young and promising, not only the celebrity in the palace, everyone treats you with green eyes, business outside the palace is booming, and he has been named the county lord, and he has both financial and power grabbing, which is really amazing." ”

"In addition, she is still the young lady of the Hou Mansion, and Gu Yanbai is also an important minister in the court, but it is really enviable, if you have the opportunity, I want to ask the young lady to give advice."

His words were very loud, and he didn't shy away from anyone, and the father-in-law sent by the emperor who was in charge of staring at Mingyue Creek in the dark heard it all at once.

Listening to this praise, Mingyuexi was not happy at all, but suddenly became vigilant in her heart, there must be a demon when something goes wrong.