On the day of my father's anniversary, the emperor and I got up early in the morning and drove out of the palace.

As soon as I came, I wanted to go back early to help. Since the death of my father, the family has been much more deserted. But on a day like today, the emperor is here again, and there will be no shortage of relatives and old friends.

Moreover, the emperor has always been interested in leaving the palace, and today is no exception. No matter what the reason, being able to leave the palace is a happy thing for him.

However, this time, because of the special situation, his emotions were not as high as before. When Luan drove through the street, his eyes didn't shine, just silently looked at the street houses.

I thought painfully that there was a time when the harsh reality had turned an innocent and lovely teenager into a depressed adult.

No wonder the emperor wants to call himself a "widow" and the queen calls himself a "mourner". The emperor and I seem to be the most powerful couple in the country in name, but in reality, they are just two lonely and sad people.

At least in the current situation.

When I returned home with a sad heart, my mother greeted me crying. Since my father died, I haven't been home for another year.

Xiao Wu's son Han Mi looks a little like his grandfather, which probably gave his mother a lot of comfort. The father had no children, and after his death, a grandson who looked like him inherited the family business, and he was not considered to have no successor.

Seeing me and my mother hugging each other and crying, the emperor couldn't bear to stand aside and look at me, and he didn't know what to say. Xiao Wu persuaded him, "Mother, you let the emperor's brother-in-law and sister stand outside." ”

My mother apologized to the emperor embarrassedly, and then took my hand and walked in. After paying homage to my father's spiritual seat, I sent the emperor to sit in my old little study at the back. Wait for the king of Qi to arrive. Let them go there to see the emperor.

Guests are coming one after another, and the updates are the fastest. The emperor has always disliked this kind of noisy occasion, so he stayed in the back and didn't come out.

I thought. Just wait for the lunch place, and then let the guests meet the emperor together. There is no need to meet them one by one.

Seeing that Han Shou and Xiao Wu arranged everything in an orderly manner, and Xiao Cui and Zhang Hua were also helping on the side, it seemed that I didn't have to interfere. I was about to sneak to the back to accompany my husband, when there was a sound of hurried footsteps at the front door.

A servant ran panting. He whispered a few words in his mother's ear. When the mother heard this, her face changed, and she did not call anyone, but walked quickly with the servant.

Xiao Wu and I looked at each other, both of us at a loss, but we quickly followed.

Before she could reach the gate, her mother stopped, looked coldly at the people in front of her, and said, "What are you doing here?" ”

"I'm here to pay homage to the master."

"You don't need to worship here, where are you from? Where to go. ”

Could it be that the gray-haired, old-fashioned woman in front of her is Jia Quandi's mother, Mrs. Li? Isn't she known for her beauty? And counting, she is not even ten years old this year. Why are you getting old like this?

But look at my own mother, my father's death in the year since she died. She also seemed to have suddenly aged ten years.

Want. A woman who has lost her husband, even if it is a flower. It will also wither quickly, not to mention that Mrs. Li has been widowed for more than 20 years. I heard her say to my mother, "This is my home, too." You won't forget, I'm the master's original partner, his wife, right? stop wife and remarry, the one behind can only be regarded as a concubine. ”

Syllable!

"You shrew, you dare to beat my mother, I will fight with you!"

The figure flashed, and a person rushed up and pushed Jia Quan away, "Is the princess going to beat your mother-in-law in front of everyone?" ”

It was Xiao Cuiyan who snatched it quickly.

A scream, "She's a grandmother?" My mother is! And what are you, dare to push this princess away! Lord, lord, you can see how the people of this family bullied us. Lord, you have to be the master for us. ”

I also took two steps forward, stopped in front of my mother, and said, "We admit that your mother used to be your mother-in-law, but she has already left the church. My father hadn't been with her for at least 20 years before his death, and he had written a divorce paper by hand back then. Everyone has been living in different places and has been safe and sound, why did you suddenly come here today? ”

If you want to come, say hello in advance, so that my mother can be mentally prepared. Otherwise, how can she not be blushing when she has seen her love rival for many years?

Jia Quan sneered, "My mother is going to church? I think it's you who came down from the church. Your title of concubine has long been abolished by the emperor, and there was no canonization later, you are nothing now! So you're not qualified to talk to me at all, I'm a dignified princess, what about you? has no name and no share, can only be regarded as the emperor's concubine, hahaha. ”

Laugh and let your landlord take a good look at your face. "You shouldn't have said the word concubine. Since she is a dignified princess, how can she scold the street like a shrew in the public court? Your mother is a model of a lady, isn't it too embarrassing for her to do this? ”

At this time, Jia Quan's mother suddenly pushed everyone away and stumbled in, crying as she ran, "Master, I've come to see you." I've been in poor health lately, and I've probably only come to see you once in my life. Master, you are ruthless to me, but I can't forget you. ”

My mother was about to push her up, but I grabbed her and said, "Forget it, mother, she is also a poor person." You just let her go to her father's soul and cry for decades. Looking at the crooked appearance when she just ran, I was afraid that it was really as she said, she cried this time, and she would never have a chance to come again.

Alas, she is pitiful, but she cannot say that my mother is at fault. Feelings are meant to be unshared. Just like now, the more I think about it, the more I feel pitiful Yunluo, and those two women who are destined to become white-headed **, they are all pitiful people. But if I want to give up the emperor, I will never agree.

The emperor is mine, and always will be.

Thinking of the emperor, I immediately caught up with King Qi, who was about to enter the house with everyone, and shouted in a low voice behind him, "Lord Wang." ”

King Qi turned around, I saw that Jia Quan was only concerned about chasing her mother, and didn't notice this, so I quickly told him, "The emperor is waiting for you in the study at the back, which is the small study you entered before." After you worship, I will ask Xiao Cui to lead you over. ”

King Qi didn't seem to understand, "The emperor is waiting for me in the back?" ”

"yes, I'd like to discuss something with you."

He was still puzzled.

I understand that he would do that. Over the years, in addition to teaching Tai and the last disaster relief, which made him show his face a little, he has always been like an invisible person. On any serious occasion in the court, even if it is a banquet for hundreds of officials, he does not have his share. The emperor guarded him like a thief, for fear that as soon as he came into contact with the ministers, he would contact him privately and cultivate power.

I looked around, not knowing if anyone was eavesdropping. I had to whisper to him, "You will know when you get there, the emperor has something very important to ask the prince." ”

He finally nodded and said, "Well, I'll go later." "I don't know if they can discuss any countermeasures at today's meeting to slowly change the current situation. At least don't let the emperor fight alone there, it seems that he is fighting against the forces of the entire Yang family alone, and he is becoming more and more a puppet emperor.