Zhou was in a hurry, and he was a little speechless for a while. However, before she could finish speaking, she began to regret it, and her mouth was half open, and she froze there.

She raised her eyes to look at Meng Xilan and found that she was looking at herself with a smile, and suddenly felt a little cold in her heart.

"The queen mother, the concubine means...... Your uncle is not a bad person, he has just had a hard time at home over the years, so he ......"

This time, without waiting for her to finish speaking, Meng Xilan raised her hand and interrupted her.

"Auntie, you just said that the eldest uncle has had a bad time these years, well, this palace asks you, what is he unhappy about?" Meng Xilan's gaze was tightly locked on Zhou's body, staring into her eyes.

Zhou's heart sank, and he immediately fell silent.

"The current momentum and status of the Meng family are really not easy. In the past few years, it has not been easy for the palace, and for my father and brother, it has been walking on thin ice every day, and it is not stable. The palace has been bumpy on the tip of the storm for so many years, and I don't dare to complain about the word "bitter" easily, but I didn't expect that the uncle who pampered him every day at home ended up full of grievances! ”

Meng Xilan's tone was cold, but it was enough to make Zhou embarrassed.

"What is the difficulty of the great uncle? It's just that he can't get over his face, and he is overshadowed by his brother. But my father's hard work and energy for the Meng family, has my uncle ever forgiven half of it? No, not at all! You have all taken advantage of the benefits of the Meng family, and in turn you have to complain that we are not respectful enough! As the saying goes, those who can work more, work hard, get more! That's the way it is! The respect that the eldest uncle wants, I'm afraid the palace can't give it to him, let alone the palace, even the emperor can't give it! ”

Meng Xilan had never said such heavy words, but she didn't want to hurt the harmony between her family. Today, however, she was not prepared to indulge any longer.

If you don't beat them well today, I don't know how many more troubles will be caused in the future.

Zhou has lived for decades, and it is the first time that he has been taught such a lesson in person, and his face is red and white for a while, not a color.

She sat there, her body stiff, her hands twisting her handkerchief, her fingers secretly straining.

Not to mention her, even the Sun family and Qiao Huiyun on the side were stunned, not knowing what to do.

"Mother's ......"

Meng Xilan didn't give her a chance to explain, and the smile on her face had long since disappeared.

"I heard that my uncle has made a lot of new friends recently, I don't know who they are?"

"The concubine doesn't know ......," Zhou replied cautiously.

"Auntie doesn't know? So what do you know? Meng Xilan's tone began to become aggressive.

Zhou's face was embarrassed, and he moved uneasily, only to feel that he couldn't sit down like this anymore.

"The queen atoned for her sins, the concubine was clumsy, and said something that shouldn't be said, please calm her anger!"

Seeing this, Sun and Qiao Huiyun involuntarily got up and saluted together.

"Mother's anger."

Meng Xilan sighed slightly, then stretched out her hand, helped Zhou's hand, and said, "Auntie, why bother." As you just said, this palace is your junior. ”

Hearing this, Zhou raised his head slightly uneasily, and when he met Meng Xilan's dark and deep eyes, he suddenly remembered something from the past.

She found herself suddenly forgetting, forgetting what kind of person she was and how she got to where she is today?

Zhou's heart trembled, and his body couldn't help but tremble.

When Meng Xilan saw her like this, she knew that she was frightened by her attitude.

It's good to know that you're afraid.

Meng Xilan still insisted on helping her up, and then smiled faintly: "Auntie, don't be afraid." ”

Zhou smiled forcefully, lowered his eyes and bowed his head, not daring to look at her eyes again.

"This palace doesn't want to criticize anyone today, it's just a fact, and you can't just rely on your own joys, sorrows, and sorrows. The eldest aunt is a smart and careful person, and she must be able to understand the intentions of this palace. The eldest uncle wants to win glory for himself, and the palace absolutely supports it, but the key depends on what he does? Those fox friends outside are better off as soon as possible. If the eldest uncle is unwilling, then the palace can come forward for him! ”

Meng Xilan said as she motioned for Sun and Qiao Huiyun to get up.

Zhou Shi hurriedly said: "Such a trivial matter, don't worry about it." ”

"Really?"

Zhou nodded again and again: "The concubine doesn't dare to lie." ”

Meng Xilan's face reappeared with a smile on her face when she heard this.

"It's for the best. This palace is indeed lacking in skills now, and you have to take care of the crown prince and the emperor, and this palace really hopes that you can help this palace well, so that this palace can concentrate on the things in front of you, and not be distracted by trivial matters at home...... This palace is wholeheartedly striving for glory for the Meng family, so this palace doesn't want to see anyone smear the Meng family's face! ”

Hearing this, the Zhou family had fully understood what Meng Xilan meant, and hurriedly responded: "Yes, Niangniang's instructions to the concubines are firmly in mind. ”

Sun and Qiao Huiyun also chimed in.

Entering the palace this time, the Zhou family was deeply shocked, and then waited to see the lively Sun family, and also closed his mouth in amusement.

On the way out of the palace, Zhou slowly let go of his hand, only to realize that his palms were full of cold sweat.

The moment she stepped on the horse, she even felt a little soft on her feet.

Sun watched it from the sidelines, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

This Meng Xilan is no longer the Meng Xilan of the past.

Now she is the queen mother, decisive and omnipotent.

How did she get rid of the Waste Prince? How did she get rid of the Empress of the East Palace? Just thinking about it is enough to be scary.

After Zhou and Sun left, Qiao Huiyun faced Meng Xilan alone, his eyes were silent, and he seemed to be immersed in Fang Cai's emotions.

Meng Xilan was the first to speak: "Sister-in-law, are you afraid of this palace?" ”

Qiao Huiyun raised her eyes when she heard this, and looked at her fixedly: "Why does Niangniang ask that?" ”

"Bengong just said a lot of things that shouldn't be said." Meng Xilan didn't want to have anything to do with her, but she had to say these words in front of her.

Qiao Huiyun looked serious and said in a calm tone: "Niangniang, the concubine doesn't think much. There is not a word that the mother said that should not be said. ”

Meng Xilan glanced at her and smiled softly: "I'm very relieved that my sister-in-law can be so considerate of me." ”

Qiao Huiyun smiled back at her, and said with a sincere look in her eyes: "If Niangniang doesn't put down a few cruel words, how can those intrigue calculations stop?" After Niangniang finished talking today, the elders will know the hardships of Niangniang and the hardships of the master. ”

Meng Xilan smiled faintly: "My difficulty, it is estimated that few people in this world can understand." It stands to reason that the grandmother should be in charge of the affairs of the family. ”

"The old lady is old, and there are many things that she has more than enough to do. Those of us who are juniors, a lot of things are inconvenient to say, and Niangniang is the queen, a word, you say a word, you can say hundreds of thousands of sentences than others. ”

Qiao Huiyun said truthfully.

Meng Xilan didn't forget to tell her: "Next time if there is something at home, my sister-in-law must tell me carefully." ”

"Of course." Qiao Huiyun obediently agreed, but she still thought silently in her heart.

Today's business is far from over. When she goes home, it will inevitably be another toss.

Qiao Huiyun returned home with mixed feelings, but what she didn't expect was that both Zhou and Sun were surprisingly quiet, no quarrels, no complaints, only quiet.

Qiao Huiyun was uneasy, and when Meng Xizhao came back, she told her husband what happened in the palace lightly.

Meng Xi listened, just shook his head and smiled bitterly.

"It's ridiculous that they still made trouble in the palace!"

Qiao Huiyun brought hot tea to her husband, frowned slightly, and said, "Xianggong, aren't you worried at all?" ”

Meng Xizhao took the tea she handed over and took a sip gently: "What is there to worry about?" Niangniang said what we juniors can't say. It's time for the big house and the second room to stop. ”

Qiao Huiyun sat down beside him and was silent.

"You're not worried that aunts and uncles will turn their heads and make trouble for you, right?" Meng Xizhao sensed her thoughts.

Qiao Huiyun didn't shake his head or nodded. "It doesn't matter if the concubines are, anyway, they are usually annoying enough."

She doesn't usually say this kind of thing, and she can only say it to her husband.

Meng Xizhao smiled gently and stretched out his hand to her. Qiao Huiyun also put his hand in his hand, and gently led himself into his arms.

Meng Xizhao hugged her, let her sit firmly on her lap, and said calmly: "There is nothing more important now than the stability of the mother and the health of the prince." The big room and the second room have been in trouble for so long, and they have been making trouble back and forth, but they still haven't made any trouble. In the days to come, they will be more restrained. ”

Qiao Huiyun listened to her husband's words and nodded slightly.

Yes, family and everything is prosperous, even if you can't work together, don't bond with each other.

……

It was late at night, and the candle flame in the dormitory of Cining Palace was still not extinguished.

Meng Xilan sat under the candle, bowing her head and sewing a small dress.

That's what she did for Changsheng.

Although there are many grandmothers in the palace, she still wants to make clothes and socks for her son by herself.

Let him wear such close-fitting clothes and feel the love of his mother.

Needlework is not an easy task for her.

Sewing and sewing, Zhou Youchen came.

It was rare for him to see her move needles and threads, so he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows and said, "Today, why are you so free?" ”

He heard that she had seen the elders of the family during the day, and he thought she would be very tired.

Meng Xilan lifted the prototype clothes and said, "Does the emperor think it looks good?" ”

Zhou Youchen smiled dotingly and nodded: "You look good in whatever you do." ”

Meng Xilan pursed her lips and smiled, continued the busy work in her hands, and said quietly: "The concubine hasn't made clothes for Changsheng for a long time. ”

"Careful eye pain." Zhou Youchen said with concern. "Aren't you tired today?"

"Hmm...... The emperor knows everything. ”

Zhou Youchen sat down face to face with her: "I don't know anything about you." ”

"The affairs of the family have bothered you, right?"

Meng Xilan nodded first, and then shook her head: "Annoyance is annoyance, but as soon as you see Changsheng, the concubine's mood will naturally improve." ”