Meng Xilan hurriedly bent her knees and blessed herself, and thanked her on behalf of Zhou Youchen: "Niangniang is benevolent and benevolent, the ninth master is blessed...... Xilan's ancestor Ninth Master thanked Niangniang for her kindness......"

There was a subtle hint of anger hidden in her calm tone. The queen mother suddenly sang this play, what is the purpose behind it? Actually, it's not hard to guess at all. There is no doubt that she wants to treat Zhou Youchen as a pawn and let him be a stepping stone for herself to fight for power and profit.

Empress Su smiled dignified when she heard this, held Gonggong Xiao's hand, and continued to walk forward slowly.

Meng Xilan looked at her back, and her face suddenly became a little ugly. But it was only for a moment, and he regained his docility and peace.

"Bengong saw that Chen'er's child seems to be very close to you, you have to say more good things for Bengong in front of him, so that he can get close to Bengong as soon as possible." Queen Su could see that Zhou Youchen didn't treat her very well. To be precise, there are not many people he treats in this palace, and it is estimated that Meng Xilan is the first one.

Meng Xilan bowed slightly: "Although the ninth master has a shy personality, he is kind-hearted. Children are always the best to get along with, whoever is really good to him, he will give back with sincerity, very simple. ”

When she spoke, she accentuated the tone of the word "sincere", reminding Queen Su that she must compare her heart with her heart in everything she does.

After hearing this, Queen Su really smiled, and the corners of her mouth curved into a meaningful arc. Father-in-law Xiao beside her was frowning, and his eyes were slightly sharp.

After saying what she had to say, Queen Su took a step forward very knowingly, but Meng Xilan thought for a long time before entering the inner hall.

Zhou Youchen was practicing calligraphy in a regular manner, holding up the word "Shou" he had just written, and showing it to Meng Xilan.

"Why are you frowning?" Zhou Youchen saw that her face was different, and immediately asked.

Meng Xilan groaned for a while before beckoning to him, "Ninth Master, come here." ”

Zhou Youchen went over as he said, turned his back and waited for him to speak. You don't need to ask, just by looking at her appearance, you can tell that she has something to say, and it is still a very important thing.

Meng Xilan looked directly at her and said word by word: "The queen mother intends to raise you in her name." ”

Zhou Youchen frowned, not quite understanding what she meant: "What did you say?" ”

"To put it bluntly, the queen wants to use you and let you be her pawn." Meng Xilan said bluntly, causing the palace people around her to be slightly startled, and hurriedly lowered their heads, pretending that they hadn't heard anything just now.

Zhou Youchen suddenly laughed when he heard this: "How is it possible?" ”

Meng Xilan sighed lightly: "It is indeed possible. No matter what the queen's intentions are, you can't refuse this matter. ”

She didn't want to talk to him about the tricks, she just wanted him to clearly realize that he had no choice in this matter.

"Why? I don't want to be someone else's adopted son, I'm not rare. ”

Meng Xilan said seriously: "You have to agree, because she is the queen." Even if it is used or calculated, at least this is an opportunity. Your background is not low, but your biological mother died early, you are helpless in the harem, and you have no relationship in the previous dynasty. This is ...... for your future The impact will be significant. If you have a queen and be your adoptive mother, maybe you can get the title before you reach adulthood. ”

Speaking of the word "future", she stammered slightly. However, no matter how long Zhou Youchen's life path will be in the future, Meng Xilan hopes that he can go smoothly.

Zhou Youchen shook his head in opposition, looking as stubborn as a child.

Meng Xilan walked over and wrenched his shoulders and said solemnly: "You always say that you are not a child, so prove it to me, you are not naïve or willful." The people in the palace are sinister, you have to learn to calculate, so that when others calculate you, you will find the most suitable opportunity to fight back. ”

Zhou Youchen glanced at her, but still didn't speak, only turned his head to the other side. Why bother so much, as long as you return a tooth for a tooth and blood for blood, it will be over......

Seeing that he was silent, Meng Xilan continued: "In the future, the queen mother may often come to Changqing Palace to walk around, you don't have to deliberately please her, but the etiquette and rules that should be there must not be relaxed." After speaking, she slowly let go of his shoulders and said lightly: "You can continue to practice calligraphy in a while, I will go back to Cining Palace today." ”

Zhou Youchen did not see her leave as usual, but stood alone and was silently bored for a long time, thinking about what Meng Xilan said, the more he thought about it, the more bored he became.

After returning to Cining Palace, Meng Xilan was also alone, and Zhulu brought a bowl of tea: "Master, you can drink some tea." ”

Meng Xilan took the tea bowl and said lightly: "Wasn't I too mean just now?" ”

Zhu Lu shook his head again and again: "What's the matter, the master is all for the good of His Royal Highness Jiu, he will understand." ”

Meng Xilan took a sip of tea, "How could he understand?" In the past, the people in the palace only regarded him as a shadow, and no one cared about him. Now that he has gained power, everyone has come to him and curry favor with him...... His heart must be in a mess. ”

"Master, His Royal Highness the Ninth has always listened to you the most, as long as it is what you say, he will definitely listen." Zhulu softly reassured her.

Ever since the queen had thought about Zhou Youchen, she often pretended to come to Changqing Palace to visit him, or instructed Xiao Gong to send some expensive and exquisite gifts, obviously to tell the people in the palace that she wanted to be good to Zhou Youchen.

Zhou Youchen didn't appreciate it very much, and every time he gave the things sent by the queen to others as they were, without even looking at them. Therefore, every time at this time, Meng Xilan would let her words stop her and ask him to put away the gifts. "This is the queen's mother's heart, you can not appreciate it, but you can't waste it in front of her." After speaking, she picked up the gift slip and counted, "Remember, nothing is missing, so as not to fall into the hands of others in the future." ”

Zhou Youchen frowned and said, "Then you can take it all back, since you care so much......"

Meng Xilan was slightly stunned when she heard this, stopped in her footsteps, and asked him sensitively, "What do you mean by this?" ”

Zhou Youchen was silent for a while before he said, "It's nothing." With that, he turned around a little unhappily and walked straight out.

Meng Xilan then asked, "Where are you going?" ”

"Just go out for a walk."

Meng Xilan's expression on his face moved slightly, and he stopped him: "The time for pulse diagnosis is coming." ”

Who knows, before she finished speaking, Zhou Youchen had already taken the lead and walked out, and he didn't listen at all.

Meng Xilan sighed a little weakly, knowing that he was still angry with her, and as for what he was angry about, only he knew.

Zhulu secretly glanced at her master, and found that her face was lonely and helpless, as if she was a little sad.

Suddenly, Jiao Changqing came on time with the medicine box on his back, but unfortunately, Zhou Youchen did not come back for a long time.

Meng Xilan smiled at him a little apologetically: "The ninth master just went out, master let's have a cup of tea first." ”

Jiao Changqing saluted her respectfully: "Thank you, Your Highness." ”

Tea is good tea, but when you drink it, it's a little bitter. Meng Xilan opened her mouth again and again, but after all, she still didn't mention Zhou Youchen's matter again.

After waiting for about half an hour, Zhou Youchen still didn't see anyone.

Meng Xilan was a little anxious, and hurriedly asked Gao Fuli to go out to look for it, but Jiao Changqing had been very calm, looking at the cold tea in his hand expressionlessly, as if he had something on his mind.

Meng Xilan said to Zhulu: "Go and change a cup of hot tea for the adults." ”

Zhu Lu was about to agree, but saw Jiao Changqing take the lead and waved his hand: "No need...... Your Highness, Wechen should take his leave first. ”

Meng Xilan hurriedly said, "Is there anything urgent about the master?" ”

Jiao Changqing replied truthfully: "Weichen still has to go to Mingde Palace, so it's better to come again tomorrow." ”

He's a bit of a doppelganger now. Although there are many doctors in the hospital, he is the only person Meng Xilan believes, and he is unwilling to shirk any of her requests, whether they are reasonable or unreasonable.

Meng Xilan nodded: "Tomorrow, I will definitely let the Ninth Master wait for the master with peace of mind." ”

Jiao Changqing raised his eyebrows lightly: "Actually, Wei Chen already knows what His Royal Highness Ninth is doing, so there is no need to be confined to time." ”

The current Zhou Youchen seems to be alive and well, but the cold poison in his body is slowly accumulating, waiting for the attack......

Meng Xilan's heart was heavy, and she couldn't help lowering her eyes: "If only I could help." ”

It was the first time for Jiao Changqing to hear her depressed tone, and he spoke again: "Your Highness's care is the greatest help to the Ninth Master. Sincerity and warmth are also "medicine" that can save people. ”

Meng Xilan was a little surprised, but she didn't expect him to comfort others, and when he left, she smiled slightly in hindsight.

The days passed day by day, like fine sand between the fingers, and people couldn't grasp it even if they wanted to.

In the middle of the month, Concubine Ning Murong Qiao, who was grounded because of Li Jieyu's miscarriage, was finally relieved by the emperor himself.

Because the Internal Affairs Office has not been able to find strong clues for a long time, it can neither restore the truth of the matter, nor prove Murong Qiao's crime. If this matter doesn't go for a day, Zhou Shixian's heart will be unstable for a day, he is suspicious of Concubine Ning, and he is also concerned. Seeing that Concubine Ning's birthday was approaching, Zhou Shixian couldn't help but go to Zhaohua Palace after thinking about it.

He only went once, and he gave Murong Qiao a chance to turn over. Looking at his beloved concubine, who has been with him for more than ten years, with a tearful and sad appearance, he really can't be indifferent. Listening to this, even he began to wonder if things were really wrong......

Murong Qiao, who reappeared in Zhaohua Palace, lost a lot of weight and looked a little thin. Her clothes have also changed a lot, she is plainly dressed, her makeup is light, and she is no longer as gorgeous and charming as before.

Murong Qiao went to greet the Queen Mother for the first time, and the Queen Mother looked at her indifferent appearance, very surprised, and even surprised.

"The mourning family has been studying Buddhism for the past few days, and it seems that you are really attentive." The Queen Mother spoke lightly, as if she intended to approve of her change.

Murong Qiao still lowered his head, and said in a gentle tone: "The concubine doesn't dare not be careful, the Dharma saves people, and the merit is immeasurable." In the days when the concubines were grounded, they have been silently reflecting on their mistakes. Although the fetus in Li Jieyu's womb was not injured by the concubine, she sacrificed the flesh and blood in her womb in order to frame the concubine...... The cycle of cause and effect, this is all the fate of the concubine. Although I didn't do it, it started because of me and was born because of me, so the concubine really did something wrong, a big mistake! As she spoke, there were two more mottled tear stains on her face, and she felt really sad and regretful.

Meng Xilan saw it in her eyes, and couldn't help but feel a chill in her heart. I haven't seen her for a few days, and Concubine Ning's scheming and acting skills have become more powerful.