Father-in-law Lu's departure from the palace did not make any waves in the harem. It was like a stone falling into the water, making some splashes, and soon being swallowed up by the splashes that followed.

Many elderly and frail chamberlains also left the palace one by one.

Empress Dowager Yu, who was lying on the bed, was no longer able to take care of these.

After surviving the scorching heat and entering the early autumn, Empress Dowager Yu's illness barely improved, and she was able to walk a few steps with the support of the palace maid. At this time, the harem has changed in two months.

Empress Dowager Yu did not call the daughters of the Yu family into the palace again. It was the filial daughter-in-law Empress Xie who took the initiative to announce that the daughters of the Yu family would enter the palace to visit the Empress Dowager Yu.

Of course, the person who entered the palace was still the Wang family.

As soon as the Wang family entered the palace, Empress Dowager Yu was angry and lay down for two days.

When Xie Mingxi once again mentioned that he wanted the daughter of the Xuanyu family to enter the palace for a "visit", Princess Changping couldn't bear to say: "The queen has a 'good intention', and the queen mother and I both understand it." However, the queen mother needs to be carefully recuperated, and it is better to see outsiders rarely. ”

Xie Mingxi smiled and said, "How can the daughter of the Yu family be considered an outsider. Wouldn't it be better for the queen mother to see her mother's family? ”

Princess Changping tugged at the corners of her mouth: "Thank you for the queen's trouble, it's really unnecessary." ”

In the past, being squeezed like this, Princess Changping had already turned her face.

The shoe is on the other foot. Empress Dowager Yu lost her position and was trapped in the Fulin Palace, and Princess Changping was like a bird that had lost her wings, losing her strength and confidence to flutter.

Xie Mingxi kindly "comforted", but saw that Princess Changping was resolute, so he reluctantly gave up.

Xie Mingxi sat on the edge of the bed and discussed with Empress Dowager Yu about recruiting female officials in the palace: "...... In the past two months, the daughter-in-law has released more than 100 palace maids and more than 200 chamberlains out of the palace, and now there is a shortage of manpower everywhere in the palace. The daughter-in-law plans to recruit some young female officials into the palace. ”

Mrs. Yu sneered expressionlessly: "It's just a trivial matter, the queen is in charge, why do you need to come to ask the mourning family." ”

Is it useful for her to object?

The internal responses she placed in various places in the palace were almost completely plucked by Xie Mingxi. The attendants appointed by Emperor Jianwen when he was alive were almost all kicked out of the palace.

The Yu family and her, the queen mother, were separated from each other, and the Gu family was suppressed one after another, and they were almost silent. After Liu Yushi fell ill, he never recovered. The officials of the two parties who were attached to Yu and Gu were separated one after another, and I don't know how many secretly surrendered to the Son of Heaven......

In just two months, her leafy tree had been cut off, and almost nothing was left of its bare trunk.

Even if she was mentally prepared to temporarily forbear and retreat, she never expected that the speed of the collapse would be so fast!

Xie Mingxi looked at the Empress Dowager Yu, who had a dark expression and anger in her eyes, and was in a very happy mood: "Since the queen mother also approves, the daughter-in-law dares to boldly let go." ”

……

After Xie Mingxi left, Princess Changping immediately went to the bedside and soothed the Empress Dowager Yu, who had a blue face. While secretly sighing and sad in my heart.

The emperor and queen are clever, one plan after another, one move after another. In addition to being angry, Empress Dowager Yu had almost no power to fight back.

Fortunately, Sheng Hong still respects her eldest sister, and Xie Mingxi treats her politely.

After Empress Dowager Yu fell ill, her emotions became more and more volatile. At this time, his face was full of anger, his eyes flickered, and suddenly fell on the face of Princess Changping: "Changping, in two months, the national funeral will pass." Jin'er's family affairs should also be decided. ”

Princess Changping: "......"

The mother and daughter had a big argument about this matter.

Empress Dowager Yu brought up the old matter, and Princess Changping's first reaction was anger, and then she felt a chill.

These days, she has not even returned to the princess's mansion, and has been guarding the bedside of Empress Dowager Yu. Feeding medicine, feeding food, changing clothes, all by himself. Exhausted and exhausted.

But Empress Dowager Yu, whose illness eased slightly, put her mind on Gu Shujin's family affairs.

"The mourning family is Jin'er's grandmother, and it is right to worry about her."

Empress Dowager Yu turned a blind eye to Princess Changping's angry and stiff face, and said to herself: "Jin'er is the county lord, and her county horse wants to pick the best and most outstanding young man." The ministers looked at the scenery, and once they told the old man, the family would quickly fall. It is more appropriate to pick the children of famous families. ”

"The grandson of the Chu family, both civil and military, seventeen this year, and Jin'er are just the right age......"

Princess Changping gritted her teeth and interrupted Empress Dowager Yu: "Jin'er's family affairs, my mother will worry about her." Don't worry about your mother. ”

The Chu family is the top general of the Great Qi, and the general of Chu holds the power of the army. General Yin was injured and could no longer lead the troops, and Lian Shuyuan was famous, but the time for leading the troops was still short, and he had never really led the troops to fight. In terms of influence in the army, it is still inferior to General Chu.

General Chu had four sons and two daughters. The eldest son of Chu has a family history, has practiced martial arts since childhood, and can also be called a young talent.

But Princess Changping has never had the idea of marrying the Chu family.

On the side of the couch, you will not allow others to sleep soundly. The emperor and queen are not soft persimmons that are easy to pinch. She, the eldest princess, can rely on the thin affection between her sister and brother, but she must not squander this pitiful affection.

She also never wanted her daughter to be dragged into the quagmire of palace strife.

"Changping!" Empress Dowager Yu glared at Princess Changping angrily, and said sharply: "The Chu family is the top general of the Great Qi, and the eldest prince of Chu is both civil and military, and he is the most famous young handsome man in the capital. It is not insulting to match Jin'er. ”

"The mourning family is dedicated to Jin'er's sake, and what they chose for her is also an excellent family affair. You keep saying that you don't worry about the mourning family, are you accusing the mourning family? ”

Princess Changping didn't laugh angrily: "How dare I accuse the queen mother!" The queen mother has a good idea, and I understand it. However, I have already planned for Jin'er's family affairs. ”

"Jin'er is my only daughter, who was pampered and raised by me, and her temper is inevitably willful. I don't want her to marry into any noble family, so it's best to choose a husband who is more ordinary and good-tempered, like her father. ”

"The queen mother doesn't have to bother with it."

……

Jiaofang Palace.

Not long after Xie Mingxi returned to the palace, Fuyu hurriedly came to report: "Queen Mother, Queen Mother and Her Royal Highness the Princess seem to have a dispute. Her Royal Highness the princess was furious and had left the palace and returned to the princess's mansion. ”

Xie Mingxi's eyes flashed: "This palace knows." ”

Fuyu couldn't help but mutter, "It's really strange." It was fine before, but why did it suddenly make a fuss. ”

Xie Mingxi was not in a hurry to put his hand into the Fulin Palace. Although the ears and eyes are there, they don't know what exactly they are quarreling about.

However, with a little thought, you can guess a rough idea.

What Empress Dowager Yu can do and make Princess Changping turn her face in anger is either related to Gu Qing or Gu Shujin.

Xie Mingxi ordered in a low voice: "Order someone to keep an eye on the princess's mansion, no matter what movement there is, come and report immediately." ”