Seeing Ruotang's puzzled look, Concubine Shu took the initiative to say to her: "The queen is happy and quiet, and she has not appeared on these occasions much in recent years. yilego.”

Ruotang nodded instructively.

Concubine Shu looked at her well-behaved appearance, smiled and reminded her: "The queen's mother is not very good-tempered, if you see her in the future, it is better to avoid her from afar." ”

Ruotang was busy. When she was about to enter the hall, she hesitated and stopped, "Niangniang, Miss Xiao will come today, right?" Let her see me and Niangniang together, I'm afraid it's not good, why don't I go in first to greet Niangniang? ”

Thinking about this time, the internal and external wives have been waiting in the Qingliang Palace, this way, except for the queen, there is really no one next to her, if Ruotang appears with Shuguifei without eyes, she doesn't care what will happen in the eyes of others, she is afraid that in Shuguifei, she will fall into an ignorant impression.

"It's the palace that is negligent." Concubine Shu remembered at this time, "Now the matter between you and the emperor has not been decided." If you go in with the main palace, I'm afraid there will be a lot of gossip coming out. ”

patted Ruotang's hand apologetically and comfortingly, "If you are wronged for a while, you will soon be able to accompany your mother openly." ”

Ruotang was grateful and moved, and when he turned around and entered the hall, the corner of his eyes swept to Bai Lihuang, who was wearing a bright yellow dragon robe, not far away, and Shi Shiran was walking over here, and couldn't help but speed up his pace and enter the hall.

Bai Lihuang didn't like her, she didn't want to be caught by him and look at his face for a long time.

Ruotang followed the palace maid into the palace. Because she is now a legend of the Ryuk Kingdom, and she came in so late, it naturally attracted everyone's attention to her for a long time.

Fortunately, the position arranged for her by the palace maid this time was not conspicuous, and even some of them were far back, so they didn't attract much attention after sitting down.

Glanced at it casually. Now Xiao Min has already arrived. With her identity, the position was naturally arranged at the front, as if she had a sense, she turned her head and bumped into Ruotang's line of sight.

In front of so many people, Ruotang naturally didn't want to make people suspicious with her eyebrows, so their eyes were divided in mid-air.

Because it is the Dragon Boat Festival and the birthday of Concubine Shugui, under her strong persuasion. Baili Huang arranged this celebration in the form of a family banquet, so there were more women in the inner life than in the outside life. Several emperors also arrived early, the eldest emperor and the fourth emperor took their respective imperial concubines to form their own seats, as for the other three emperors who did not have imperial concubines, they naturally sat alone---- this kind of occasion, basically there was nothing to do with the side concubines.

The two eyes fell on her without scruples, Ruotang didn't need to look up, he knew who it was.

Baili Wenhan's eyes were under heavy pressure, looking at the soft-faced and calm woman who didn't raise her head, she already knew what was going to happen tonight, right?

When the decree was issued, would she be a little sad, or would she breathe a sigh of relief?

If she is a little sad, even a little bit, he must have the courage to resist for her!

Obviously, Baili Wenhan's unabashed gaze at Ruotang made Chu Qianlan, who was not far from him, couldn't help but snort coldly, as if laughing at his wishful thinking.

And the Eight Emperors, who have been smirking all the time, look at this and that from time to time with a pair of skinny eyes, as if they are very interesting.

The queen sat on a high temple and admired everyone's faces.

Just when she looked at Chu Qianlan, she nodded at him slightly, and smiled meaninglessly.

The atmosphere of the hall is quiet and a little weird, and the most strange thing for everyone is the queen mother on the high hall. From time to time, someone secretly glanced at her---- queen has not appeared on such an occasion for a long time, the last time she attended the palace banquet, it was the time when the Seven Emperors returned to the palace.

On this day, the queen had never appeared.

This year's birthday banquet of Concubine Shugui, because there were three more people, the atmosphere was completely different from previous years.

Fortunately, soon with the singing and harmony of the internal supervisor, Baili Huang and Shuguifei finally entered the scene.

Bai Lihuang, who was walking in front, had a somewhat bad face.

When Ruotang left the table and fell to the ground with everyone, he secretly glanced at it, and saw Bai Lihuang's cold eyes staring coldly in the direction of the queen.

In such a short period of time, Concubine Shu sued the queen?

Or is Bailihuang just not waiting to see the queen, so he is angry when he sees her?

Concubine Shu followed behind him very dutifully, and did not walk side by side with him---- after all, it was an honor that belonged to the queen.

After the audience was silent for a moment, Bailihuang's deep voice was heard, "Get up." ”

In the end, it was the birthday of the most favored concubine, Bai Lihuang was not easy to show his face and swept away the joy of Concubine Shu, and accepted everyone's congratulations together with the queen Concubine Shugui, and let everyone sit down.

"The queen looks good today." Bai Lihuang tugged at the corners of his mouth, looked at the queen coldly, and said lightly.

The queen was putting down the wine glass in her hand, and smiled slightly when she heard the words, "It is precisely because I feel that I am in good spirits today that I dare to come over to receive the banquet." didn't tell His Majesty in advance, it was the concubine's or not. Concubine Shu, you won't be uninvited from this palace, right? "Yadong remembered blood.

Concubine Shu Guifei was busy owing and said: "The queen is serious, today is also your birthday, and the concubine would like to use this cup to congratulate the mother on her happy birthday." ”

"Concubine Shu has always been sensible, and it is because of this that she can win the favor of His Majesty. Harem sisters, you have to learn from Concubine Shu. The queen drank with her with a smile, and smiled and instructed the concubines who came to the dinner.

Although the concubines in the palace were a little stunned, the queen's teachings could not be ignored, so they had to bow back and say: "Obey the queen's will." ”

Concubine Shu's face remained unchanged, but the fingers holding the white jade wine glass tightened unconsciously.

In recent years, except for participating in palace banquets at her behest of the queen, not only will she not take the initiative to appear at any banquet, but she will appear at the banquet, and she will only be silent, staying alone for a while and leaving.

It's always been like this, but why is her behavior unpredictable today? What exactly is she trying to do? If you want to take back the right to take charge of the harem, you have to fight her again?

Fortunately, after the queen said a few words, she didn't speak anymore, and Bai Lihuang gave an order, and the sound of silk and bamboo started, and the dancers danced with it.

This slightly embarrassing atmosphere is finally over.

After three rounds of wine, the emperor seemed to be very happy, and as soon as he was happy, he announced two good news, one is to thank the three emperors Baili Wenhan for the first three imperial concubines to keep the festival for three years It is not easy, and now he and the eldest granddaughter of the protector of the country are married, and the marriage is completed on an auspicious day.

The family members of the protector were naturally also in the palace, Ruotang looked over, and saw a tall and slender girl wearing an ancient smoke pattern Bixia Luo robe with her mother, and bowed to the holy grace together with Baili Wenhan.

Baili Wenhan's expression has always been very calm, he kowtowed calmly, and calmly bowed to his future mother-in-law and wife.

Ruo Tang originally thought that he was going to make a big fuss against the decree, but he was relieved to see this. Now that he has accepted the marriage arranged for him by Baili Huang, I think that his obsession with her will slowly fade away.

For a moment, Baili Wenhan's eyes had already looked at her accurately, Ruotang was stunned for a moment, and then raised a smile and said "congratulations" silently.

Baili Wenhan's beautiful amber eyes seemed to narrow, then smiled as well, and then withdrew his gaze and returned to his seat.

And so it was.

If he wants to get married, she will only breathe a sigh of relief, how can she be sad? I don't know the next will, can she still laugh?

Ruotang is actually a little on pins and needles at this time, after all, the last time Baili Wenhan took her to appear in a high-profile manner, but the situation was frequent, it was enough for these women to think about it.

Now that I see Baili Huang giving marriage, it is not Ruotang who is given, so I naturally look at her with sympathy, doubt, or schadenfreude or schadenfreude.

At this time, some people finally felt that something was wrong, the last time Baili Wenhan took her into the palace, that was called a cautious, that was called a considerate one, and for the sake of a position, he had made His Majesty unhappy in public. But today, the two of them clearly didn't come together, and there was almost no eye contact during the whole process. So, on an occasion like today, how did Miss Shen, who wants an identity, no identity, no background, come in?

Ruotang is not annoyed, if she catches someone looking at her, she will calmly send a friendly smile, so many times, others really dare not look at her.

After everyone rushed to congratulate Baili Wenhan and the girl who protected the country, Baili Huang really announced the second good news while the iron was hot, that is, the marriage of Chu Qianlan and Xiao Min. Of course, because Baili Wenhan is the elder brother, it is natural to wait for Baili Wenhan to get married, and it will be Chu Qianlan and Xiao Min's turn.

At this time, everyone's eyes were naturally focused on Chu Qianlan and Xiao Min.

But only Baili Wenhan looked at Ruotang from a distance.

Her expression didn't change, and there was already a smile on the corner of her mouth, but her eyes were down, so that people couldn't see if her eyes were still smiling.

It turned out that she had known the news for a long time, no wonder she was so unfazed and unhurried.

Chu Qianlan really told her everything.

He looked at Chu Qianlan again, and Yu Xiaomin, who was expressionless, stood together to thank him, and he didn't look at the woman next to him out of the corner of his eye.

Did he compromise so much to curry favor with his father and get his support to inherit the throne, or did he have to compromise because of her poison? He remembered that she had asked him what he would choose between the throne and her. He suddenly wanted to ask Chu Qianlan now, how would he choose between the throne and her?

However, when everyone congratulated Chu Qianlan, they were not as enthusiastic as congratulating Baili Wenhan, and they were all a little cautious---- the face of the Seventh Highness was inevitably too smoky, how could this be like a face that heard the good news?

After everyone's congratulations were over, the queen, who had been smiling, suddenly said: "It's rare that Your Majesty is so happy today, and the concubine has the courage to ask for a favor for the Seventh Emperor----"

Originally, when Bai Lihuang heard the queen speak, he subconsciously frowned, and when he heard that she was actually asking for grace for Chu Qianlan, his brows furrowed even tighter for a while, but in front of everyone's eyes, he couldn't turn his face to the queen in public, and the queen didn't do anything out of the ordinary today, so she had to say patiently: "What does the queen have to say?" ”

Concubine Shugui, who has been paying attention to the queen, feels her heart skip a beat, and the queen's every move today makes her unable to see clearly, and she can't guess what she has in mind? couldn't help but glance at the old lady behind her, the old lady lowered her eyes slightly, and shook her head quietly.

Concubine Shu took a deep breath slowly, it seems that all the palace people in Zhengyang Palace should be changed!

The queen glanced around at everyone, and her eyes paused meaningfully on Concubine Shugui's calm face, before she said: "When Concubine Liang, the biological mother of the Seventh Highness, was alive, her gentle and humble character was also praised by Your Majesty. Concubine Liang has been dead for many years, and now that His Royal Highness has returned to the palace safely, I think that Concubine Liang can rest in peace in the spirit of heaven. ”

As soon as Bai Lihuang heard the queen mention Concubine Liang, he glanced at Concubine Shu worriedly.

Although Concubine Shu tried her best to be calm, her slightly pale face still betrayed her not very happy mood at this time.

She knew what the queen was going to do! She wanted to open her mouth to stop it, but she couldn't open it---- even if Bailihuang and her and some well-intentioned people knew that Chu Qianlan was born to her, but his return occupied the identity of the Seventh Emperor, and the Seven Emperors were born by Concubine Liang, and it was a well-known thing in the world......

The smile on Concubine Shugui's face was a little unbearable for the first time.

"What the hell are you trying to say?" Bai Lihuang looked at the queen warningly, obviously, although he didn't know the queen's intentions very well, but it would not be a good thing for her to mention Concubine Liang at this moment.

"The concubine begs Your Majesty to posthumously give Concubine Liang a nickname!" The queen knelt down respectfully and bowed to Baili Huang.

The needles in the hall could be heard, and everyone peeked at Bai Lihuang's face in an instant, and they didn't dare to take another look.

But I couldn't help but wonder in my heart, it seems that His Majesty seems to value the Seven Emperors very much, so for Liang Concubine, the biological mother of the Seven Emperors, she should be very happy to see her success, how can she be angry like this?

It really shouldn't be!

Everyone couldn't help but be surprised by the queen's divine stroke and Bai Lihuang's anger.

Ruotang is the calmest among them, and the queen made such a reasonable request that people can't refuse at Concubine Shu's birthday banquet, which is undoubtedly a slap in the face of Concubine Shu!

You must know that Chu Qianlan's biological mother is still alive in this world. Concubine Liang is just a person who has long been forgotten, the queen is now forced to die, and when it takes some time, or the queen dies, Concubine Shu can always think of recognizing Chu Qianlan. However, in this way, if Liang Concubine is really posthumously sealed, a concubine position will not be able to run, and when the time comes, Chu Qianlan will have to send Liang Concubine's tablet to the Taimiao, and every time the Taimiao sacrifice in the future, he needs to kowtow to his "biological mother".

In other words, the queen's move completely cut off the opportunity for Concubine Shu to call Chu Qianlan openly and honestly!

Even if Chu Qianlan grabs that throne in the future, the future Queen Mother will never be Concubine Shugui!

Even if the queen dies and Baili Huang does not establish a new queen, Concubine Shugui can only get the title of a concubine, and on the bright side, she has nothing to do with Chu Qianlan.

Bai Lihuang obviously understood the queen's intentions, and was speechless by her anger, and said coldly for a long time: "This matter will be discussed later." ”

The queen raised her head in amazement, "Your Majesty, why is this?" Concubine Liang's sister has a noble character, and the Seven Emperors are also smart and filial, isn't Your Majesty also a mouthless praise for the Seven Emperors? In this way, isn't it also a good thing that the Seven Emperors have a heart? Although the concubine did not have many opportunities to see the Seven Emperors, she liked this poor and sensible child from the bottom of her heart, and the concubine implored His Majesty to posthumously seal the biological mother of the Seven Emperors, Liang Concubine, in order to comfort the soul of Liang Concubine in the sky, and to commendable the filial piety of the Seven Emperors. ”

Ruotang could see from afar, pointing at the queen with a trembling hand, but he couldn't say a word.

Originally, the queen's request was so reasonable, if you refused, then you would have come up with a reason to refuse! I'm afraid that as soon as he refuses, everyone will be suspicious, he actually doesn't value the Seven Emperors who have just returned to the palace at all, otherwise why did Concubine Liang never make a big mistake during her lifetime, and gave birth to the Seven Emperors, which can be regarded as a contribution to the royal family, but why has she not been posthumously sealed for so many years after her death? Even if Baili Huang forgot, but now that the Seven Emperors have returned, and the queen is so earnest, why do you still refuse to agree? Isn't that deliberately suspicious? Originally, it was not easy for Chu Qianlan to gain a foothold in the court, if the news of Bailihuang's refusal to posthumously seal his "biological mother" spread, who would dare to stand behind him?

Not to mention that Baili Huang knows that he has some skills in this child, although he is a little unruly, but he is still obedient in big things, he is reluctant to suppress him so much, just say that this baby is born to him and his most beloved Rong'er! If someone spreads the news that he refuses to chase Concubine Liang, how will he explain it to Rong'er? He made it clear that he wanted to compensate this child!

Bailihuang was in a dilemma.

And Concubine Shugui, who had been drooping her eyes, raised her head at this time, she took a deep breath, looked at Baili Huang, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, the queen is reasonable, and the concubine also begs Your Majesty to posthumously seal the biological mother of the Seventh Emperor, Concubine Liang." ”

After that, he turned his head and glanced at Chu Qianlan, who was slightly shocked, with tearful sad eyes, got up and knelt down, "I beg Your Majesty to fulfill it." ”

Ruotang also had mixed feelings for a while, this Shuguifei's reaction was really fast, she already knew that this matter was brought up in front of so many people, for the sake of Chu Qianlan's future, Bai Lihuang had to agree if she didn't agree, even if it was her, she couldn't change this result. Now that she understands such a righteous request, in the eyes of Bai Lihuang, it is natural that she was forced into such a situation by the hateful queen, and here in Chu Qianlan, she can also create a good mother image who compromises and seeks perfection.

can make the most beneficial decision for himself quickly and decisively in a short period of time, in a completely unfavorable situation, except for the men who are fascinated by her, who dares to underestimate such a woman?

"Ai Fei ......" Bai Lihuang was really distressed, and bent down to help Concubine Shu get up, "This matter ......"

Concubine Shu refused to get up, and kowtowed deeply, but her tone was already filled with trembling crying, "Please fulfill Your Majesty!" ”

Baili Huang glanced at Chu Qianlan, who stood up silently, and sighed in the end, "Ai Fei, get up, I promise." ”

Concubine Shugui's body trembled lightly when she lay on the ground, and said with tears in her eyes: "Thank you, Your Majesty---- Your Majesty, the queen hasn't gotten up yet, and the concubines don't dare to ......."

Baili Huang glanced at the queen coldly, and said coldly, "The queen gets up, I will immediately make an order to posthumously crown the late Concubine Liang as Concubine Liang, are you satisfied?" ”

The queen's voice sounded calmly, "Concubine, thank you Your Majesty." ”

Everyone's complicated eyes then fell on Chu Qianlan again, Chu Qianlan lifted her robe and knelt down, and said, "Thank you for your father's kindness." ”

Silk and bamboo singing and dancing started again, but this time, no one had a good mood to drink and watch singing and dancing.

……

Ruotang used the excuse to go out to disperse the wine, and it didn't take long for Xiao Min to follow.

The two of them walked one after the other beside the Taiye Pool, but neither of them spoke first.

After a while, Xiao Min looked at the deeper and treacherous lake reflected by the palace lights, and sighed softly, "The queen is unexpectedly difficult tonight, the concubine can endure this time, but I am afraid that the queen will be the queen in the future...... I have to endure a lot of hardships. ”

Ruotang smiled slightly, "I thought that Miss Xiao should sympathize with the concubine who is about to become your official mother-in-law, not the queen." ”

Xiao Min was stunned for a moment, and couldn't help but chuckle: "Where does the concubine need the sympathy of others?" Did you arrange this tonight? ”

"The conscience of heaven and earth," Ruotang raised his hand and swore an oath: "We didn't know beforehand, the queen mother was suddenly so difficult, I was also shocked, okay?" ”

Xiao Min fell silent, looking at the deep lake and was silent.

Ruotang stopped talking, at this moment, she and Xiao Min may be thinking about one thing.

How will Concubine Shu settle today's account with the queen?

After a long time, Xiao Min's voice rang out, "I heard that you moved to a new house?" If not, can I visit you? ”

"Always welcome." Ruotang smiled at her.

Xiao Min also laughed, "It's windy, let's go in." ”

Ruotang nodded, yes, the wind is blowing, what will this wind do to blow the situation in front of you?

……

Concubine Shu left the table early because she was unwell, and when Ruotang went to Huaqing Palace to say goodbye to her, now her eyes were swollen from crying.

Seeing Ruotang, Concubine Shu had two tears in her eyes.

Ruotang hurriedly walked over and comforted her in a panic: "Mother, don't be like this. Seeing you so sad, my heart is also uncomfortable. Mother, don't worry, it's ...... is His Royal Highness, he is nominally the child of Concubine Liang, but we all know that you are his mother, Your Highness, he ...... He was sad to see you like that today. Your Highness has always been a person with a knife-mouthed tofu heart, and he must feel very sorry for you in his heart. ”

"Really?" Concubine Shu seemed to grasp the life-saving straw, holding Ruotang's hand tightly, the tension and pain on her pale face made the hearts of those who watched it ache.

"Really!" Ruotang hurriedly assured her: "Don't worry, Your Highness has me there, you have sacrificed so much for Your Highness, Your Highness should honor you well." If you feel so sorry for him, I will tell Your Highness! ”

"Good boy!" Concubine Shu looked at Ruotang with tears in her eyes, "Now the only thing that the mother concubine can rely on is you." ”

"I won't let you down." Facing Concubine Shu's tears, Ruotang put on an oath.

It was easy to coax Concubine Shu to stop crying, Ruotang hurriedly said goodbye to her, and finally left the depressing palace.

A lively birthday party came to an end.