"Yes, the eldest princess, please rest assured, the lower officials will do their best not to disappoint the emperor and the princess." Ma Tiangang and Yu Mian said in unison.

"Alright, now let's go back to the palace. Brother, sister-in-law, Brother Fang, Brother Jiang, Brother Ji, you haven't entered the palace for a long time, so come with me. Jian Huaizhen invited.

Jian Wenying pondered for a moment and said, "Sister, I'd better go back to Shangshu Mansion first." Your sister-in-law's identity, I'm afraid I ...... enter the palace" When he said this, he stopped talking, obviously because he was embarrassed. Jiang Shaoheng, Fang Xiao and others were also reluctant to enter the palace, so Jian Huaizhen had to let them go. So, the crowd went their separate ways.

Zhu Jianshen seemed to think of something, and begged Jian Huaizhen: "Aunt and Grandma Taihuang, my grandson still has something to ask for, please agree." ”

Jian Huaizhen nodded with a smile and said, "You can tell me about it." ”

"I want to bring someone into the palace. That person is her------ Zhu Jianshen pointed to Wan Zhenniang, who had just woken up, "It was she who rescued me in the secret room and fled with me all the way to the capital." There is no merit, but there is also hard work. She is miserable to live alone on the streets, so please be merciful to the Imperial Aunt and Grandma and allow her to enter the palace. ”

Jian Huaizhen glanced at Wan Zhenniang, she knew Wan Zhenniang's identity. asked her to enter the palace, which was originally unreasonable. It's just that Zhu Jianshen has just returned from danger, and she really can't bear to touch his heart, so she immediately said: "Since that's the case, let her go to the palace." After entering the palace, take her to meet your mother, and arrange for her to serve your mother in the future. ”

When Zhu Jianshen heard this, he said happily: "Thank you, Aunt and Grandma." ”

When Wan Zhenniang heard it, her heart suddenly became lost. She worked hard to bring Zhu Jianshen out of the secret room, and all she expected was nothing more than wealth and glory in her life. She originally thought that as long as she could get Zhu Jianshen's heart, he would be able to be powerful and advantageous in the future, but she didn't expect that in the end, Jian Huaizhen would let her enter the palace to be a palace maid. Zhu Jianshen did not refute it, obviously agreeing with Jian Huaizhen's arrangement. She forcibly held back the resentment in her heart and said with a forced smile: "Thank you for the great kindness of the eldest princess and His Royal Highness the crown prince." The little woman is toothless and unforgettable. ”

In fact, Zhu Jianshen really liked Wan Zhenniang very much, and he was very grateful to her. However, just now, he saw the fairy-like Tang Shocked. When Tang was shocked to wear a white coat and dance streamers, when he rescued him, he really thought that he was a fairy of the Nine Heavens, and he was left behind. At this moment, his heart is full of Tang shock, where can he take care of others?

After returning to the palace, Yingzong Zhu Qizhen was overjoyed when he saw his son Zhu Jianshen returning safely, and the big stone that had been pressing in his chest suddenly fell to the ground, and his condition was actually seven points better. Although I still need to lie on the bed to recuperate, I don't know how many times stronger than before.

Seeing this, Jian Huaizhen was very comforted.

After Zhu Jianshen was captured and rescued, his whole person changed a lot. Although he was smart and clever before, he was not motivated enough to learn, but after he came back this time, he seemed to be a different person, and he was full of thoughts on studying statecraft and academics.

Wan Zhenniang was sent to serve Zhu Jianshen's biological mother, Zhou Guiren. Zhu Jianshen renamed her "Wan Zhen'er". Zhou Guiren was very grateful to Wan Zhen'er for rescuing Zhu Jianshen and was very kind to her, and since then, Wan Zhen'er has become Zhou Guiren's confidant and palace maid.

The years are quiet, time is fleeting, and unconsciously, it is already the autumn of the seventh year of Tianshun.

In the past six months, whether it is in the rivers and lakes or above the court, the wind and waves are calm, and the people of the world have lived and worked in peace and contentment. The only place that is not peaceful is the harem. In the harem, there is always a turbulent dark tide, and the invisible sword light and sword shadow can kill people invisibly at any time.

Zhu Qizhen's condition has been repeated several times, getting worse and worse, and I am afraid that he will not be able to support it for long. Empress Qian was worried and prayed for him all day long. Zhou Guiren was bent on planning for his son Zhu Jianshen, and gradually did not take Queen Qian in his eyes. A few times, she rushed into Queen Qian, not only did she admit her mistake, but she was aggressive.

The news reached Jian Huaizhen's ears, and Jian Huaizhen sent Zhou Guiren to the sporadic order, and quietly taught her a lesson, so that she could understand that the most important thing now is the emperor's illness, and the rest of the things will be put on hold for the time being.

When Zhou Guiren returned to Changning Palace from Wan'an Palace, he was still indignant, and a little palace maid brought tea, Zhou Guiren raised the tea cup, and poured a cup of water on the little palace maid's head and face, so that the little palace maid burst into tears, but she didn't dare to cry.

Wan Zhen'er was born in a Qinglou, and she knows how to observe words and emotions best, and when she saw the appearance of Zhou Guiren, she already expected that she was resentful. Immediately stepped forward and saluted: "Niangniang, please calm your anger, there is always a way to solve the big thing, why bother with your own body?" ”

Zhou Guiren usually doesn't treat Wan Zhen'er as an outsider, and when he heard her so comforting, half of the anger in his heart was lowered. However, she was still resentful and said: "This year, the eldest princess of the emperor summoned the palace, which is called gossip, but in fact, she applied for the palace. This palace is also the biological mother of the crown prince, and this breath is really unbearable. ”

"Niangniang is angry with the eldest princess?" Wan Zhen'er asked tentatively.

"Isn't it? She is just a princess at best, but this palace is the biological mother of the crown prince. She actually dared to apply for the palace in front of many palace maids and eunuchs, and how could she save face in the palace? Zhou Guiren said angrily.

"The eldest princess ......" Wan Zhen'er hesitated for a moment, and then said: "The emperor respects the eldest princess, and the mother should give the emperor a son, why bother to meet her generally?" ”

"If she said something else, it would be fine, and this palace power should not have heard it. She actually warned the palace not to make waves in this harem in the future, and not to be embarrassed by the queen of money. When did Hongu ever feel sorry for the blind queen? "The blind queen in Zhou Gui's mouth is Queen Qian, the queen of Yingzong Zhu Qizhen.

After Queen Qian married Yingzong, the relationship between husband and wife has always been very good. Later, in the Tumubao Incident, Yingzong was taken away by Wara, and Queen Qian was concerned about her husband's safety, so she knelt down in the Buddhist hall day and night, crying and begging the Bodhisattva to bless Yingzong to return as soon as possible. After a long time, Queen Qian cried blind in one eye, and one leg was crippled due to her long kneeling.

After Yingzong returned from Warat, he was very surprised and unacceptable when he saw that the former bright and moving queen had become half-human and half-ghost. Later, when he heard that Empress Qian had become like this because of her prayers and wishes for him day and night, he was greatly moved. Later, after the restoration of the gate, he still canonized Queen Qian as the queen of the main palace, and never abandoned Queen Qian, and the relationship between husband and wife was the same as at the beginning.

Queen Qian did not come out, and Zhu Qizhen's only son who inherited the throne, Zhu Jianshen, was born by Zhou Guiren. Zhou Guiren looked down on the queen on weekdays, her ugly appearance and disability. Now that the emperor is terminally ill, she feels that she is the mother of the prince, and she is the biggest in the palace, and no one in the palace can control her. Now that Jian Huaizhen has applied for her because of Queen Qian's affairs, her new hatred and old hatred for Queen Qian have come out together.

Wan Zhen'er kept looking at Zhou Guiren's eyes, and when she saw her angry, she echoed: "Niangniang is reasonable. The eldest princess has a large number of capable people to help in the rivers and lakes of the imperial court, and we can't help her, let her score three points, which should have been. Is this the queen of money..... Why is she arguing with your mother. ”

Wan Zhen'er's words spoke very much to Zhou Guiren's heart. She was dissatisfied with Jian Huaizhen, even if she was dissatisfied, she just dared to be angry and didn't dare to speak. For Queen Qian, I have endured enough for a long time.

"Now, the emperor is not in good health, and sooner or later the whole world will be the prince's. At that time, you will be the real queen mother of the world. It's better for the mother to endure for the time being, and endure it for a while. After the crown prince ascends the throne, it is not too late to deal with Queen Qian. When the time comes, you will be the eldest princess, and you will not be able to say anything. Wan Zhen'er persuaded on the side.

If Zhou Guiren is smart, he will also hear Wan Zhen'er's so-called "golden and jade good words" in his heart. However, she was originally a grumpy and stupid person, no matter how Wan Zhen'er persuaded her, she just refused to listen.

Seeing this, Wan Zhen'er said in her heart that if she refuted her meaning, she was afraid that she would even be jealous of herself. I had to accompany Queen Qian to ridicule her. Wan Zhen'er knew in her heart that the people who could manipulate her fate in the future were one of the nobles of this week. If you can gain Jian Huaizhen's trust, it would be the best. But Jian Huaizhen is very clear, and it is not easy to gain her trust. Now he can only retreat to the second best thing and gain the trust of Zhou Guiren.

"Zhen'er, you help Bengong think about it, but what is the way to make Bengong have this evil breath in his heart." Zhou Guiren raised his head and looked at Wan Zhen'er.

Wan Zhen'er knew that this was the best time to curry favor with Zhou Guiren, but she knew that the time was not right, so she had to help her out of this breath. She thought about it for a while and hesitated: "I don't know what Niangniang thinks..... How to deal with Queen Money? ”

"That old blind woman, if she can be trapped in the cold palace and never be able to come out, it would be the best." Zhou Guiren said viciously.

Wan Zhen'er lowered her head and thought for a moment, and said, "The slave maid has a plan, but I don't know if it will work." ”

"Oh? What do you have in mind, tell me quickly. If you can deal with that old pious woman, this palace will definitely be rewarded. ”

"Doing things for the mother is Zhen'er's business, how dare the slave and maid take credit." Wan Zhen'er picked up her skirt, walked to Zhou Guiren's side, and whispered to her. After hearing this, Zhou Guiren's originally tightly wrinkled brows suddenly relaxed, and he said in a loud voice: "Good plan!" Good strategy! I don't believe that the blind woman hasn't been beaten into the cold palace this time, huh. ”

After Wan Zhen'er entered the palace, she found that the palace was the most powerful place for intrigues. The golden branches and jade leaves compete for power, the disciples Wang Sun compete for luxury, and everyone does not hesitate to plot against others for their own selfishness. If you don't take a careless step, you will lose everything, and maybe even your life will be accompanied. Therefore, she was cautious in the palace and never did anything wrong, which made Zhou Guiren slowly trust her.

She originally didn't have the heart to hurt anyone, but the current situation forced her to do so.

She said, "Zhen'er, you are the most trusted person in this palace, and this matter will be entrusted to you with full responsibility." Remember, you must not make any mistakes, otherwise, you will die with no place to be buried. Zhou Guiren's last sentence was said coldly, and Wan Zhen'er's heart trembled when she heard it. She resisted the fear in her heart and nodded, "The slave obeys." ”

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Yingzong Zhu Qizhen's condition is getting worse day by day. Jian Huaizhen saw it in his eyes and was anxious in his heart. Although it was predicted, it had been expected for a long time, but after all, Zhu Qizhen was only thirty-four years old, which was considered a young and vigorous age. She herself was a master of the omeric technique, and she was at a loss for Yingzong's condition.

On this day, Queen Qian suddenly dragged her crippled body and came to ask to see her. Jian Huaizhen was full of respect for Queen Qian. Although Queen Qian prayed for her husband, she was so tired that she was not like a person, but she did not agree very much. But when the love is deep, who can suppress it, even herself, who was once trapped by love. Therefore, she attaches great importance to Queen Qian's sincerity.

Jian Huaizhen welcomed Queen Qian in and invited her to sit down, and then slowly asked, "The queen came to me today, I don't know what happened?" ”

"Aunt Taihuang, the concubine looked at the emperor's condition, and her heart was like a knife, but she was suffering from a woman and couldn't solve the emperor's worries. The day before yesterday, I heard the palace people mention that it is better to ask a senior monk or Taoist to pray for the emperor, and ask the emperor's aunt to agree. Queen Qian pleaded with a sincere face.

"This ......" Jian Huaizhen has never believed in the folk monks' skills, and was about to agree, but when he saw tears surging in Queen Qian's unbroken eye, he immediately softened his heart, and said in his heart: Not to mention how the emperor's illness will be, the living person, the person who asks is nothing more than a belief. Immediately nodded and said, "Since this is the case, let's follow what the queen said." As for inviting monks and Taoists, let the main palace do it. The queen should take care of her body and not be too worried. ”

Empress Qian said earnestly: "The concubine thanked the emperor's aunt for her kindness. In the hearts of the concubines, how can they not know this truth. It's just that the emperor has always been the husband of the concubine, and if the concubine wants to let go of him, she can't do it for a moment. Seeing that he was getting sicker, the concubine only hated that she couldn't accept it on her behalf. The concubine listened to the palace people talk about the incense wax in the palace, and she had a master in the countryside of Jiyuan, Henan, who was good at praying for blessings and alchemy, and begged the emperor's aunt to allow the concubine to give it a try. ”

Jian Huaizhen sighed, seeing that she had made up her mind, if she wanted to dissuade her, it would inevitably make her sad and sad. He agreed, "In that case, you might as well give it a try." It's just the number of monks' skills, and it can't be believed. When the master invites me, you tell the palace that I will also go to see the spell of this master. ”

Jian Huaizhen is familiar with Chinese history books and knows that the theory of alchemy is pure nonsense. Some pills are even more lethal. Therefore, he proposed to Queen Qian that when the time came, she should also watch it together, so as not to confuse people and do anything unfavorable to the emperor.

Empress Qian kowtowed and said, "The concubines thank the Empress Dowager's aunt for her great kindness." ”

Jian Huaizhen helped her up, and the two of them gossiped again, and Queen Qian said goodbye and left.

After she left, Zero Luo stepped forward and asked, "Princess, are you really willing to let the monk enter the palace and pray for the emperor's blessing and longevity?" It's not like your style. ”

Jian Huaizhen looked at the scattered, and said for a long time: "Queen Qian is in the palace, how is she on weekdays, can you ask for something?" ”

Zero thought about it, shook his head and said, "I don't want anything." Queen Qian has always been bullied by Zhou Guiren, but she just swallowed her anger and did not get to know her. Even if you are angry, you can only swallow it in your heart, let alone ask for anything. ”

Jian Huaizhen said: "Exactly." What does Queen Qian want today? You know who it is. ”

"Yes. For the emperor. The slave knows. In the scattered tone, there was also a bit of emotion.

"That's it. Queen Qian has always asked for nothing about her own affairs. But now once it involves the emperor's affairs, she tries all the ways to try, and all she asks for is nothing more than wanting the emperor to recover. Although I knew that the monk's words were not feasible, I still allowed her to do this, just to pity her and not want her to be disappointed. Queen Qian has a deep affection for the emperor. Jian Huaizhen said slowly in the tone of a passerby.

Zero Luo also sighed: "What the princess said is very true. I hope that God's foolishness and sincerity can make the emperor recover as soon as possible. ”

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After Empress Qian discussed with Jian Huaizhen, she set out to handle the matter. When the matter reached the ears of Zhou Guiren of Changning Palace, she did not compete with Queen Qian as before, nor did she sabotage it. Changning Palace has been quiet these days, but it is a little quiet and unusual.

Scattered occasionally talked to Jian Huaizhen and said, "The one in Changning Palace has changed his sex." ”

Jian Huaizhen shook his head, with an unpredictable look on his face: "The mountain rain is coming, and the wind is full of buildings." ”

These days, Jian Huaizhen is also busier than usual. Jian Wenying took his wife and children to settle in the capital and re-lived in Shangshu Mansion. When Jian Huaizhen usually leaves the palace, she will get more up, and she will sometimes go to Huaiming Garden, talk with Fang Xiao, Jiang Shaoheng, Ji Qihan and others around the fireplace, or instruct Tang to be shocked by martial arts.

About ten days later, Empress Qian ordered someone to report to Jian Huaizhen, saying that the Daoist master who was found from Jiyuan, Henan Province had entered the palace. Three days later, it is a good day, and the altar can be opened, and Jian Huaizhen can be invited to watch it together. After Jian Huaizhen heard this, he ordered the palace maid to reward Queen Qian with a few things. She knew that Queen Qian was not a rare thing, and what she wanted to tell was nothing more than to say to the palace people that she had always agreed with Queen Qian in her heart and had always pampered Queen Qian, so as not to let the palace step on people with red and white palace people.

On this day, Jian Huaizhen was playing chess with Zero, but he heard someone from Huaimingyuan entering the palace to ask for a meeting. Jian Huaizhen said with a smile: "Originally, I wanted to finish this chess game with you, but now I think about it, I'm afraid I can't." ”

Ling Luo also pursed his lips and smiled: "Several of the princess's confidants invited the princess, and in your heart, it is naturally too late to be happy." What kind of work is playing chess with slaves and maids? ”

Jian Huaizhen listened to her jokes, and was not annoyed, and said idly: "Pass it in." ”

After a while, I saw a man dressed as a small guy walking in with his head down. Jian Huaizhen was secretly surprised, Jiang Shaoheng usually came to invite, but only sent women to come, but now he sent a small servant. It's not like his style.