"The mother misunderstood. That's not what concubines meant. Xiang Xiurong stood up. Blessed body. "The concubine just heard some rumors. That's why I want to use it as a joke and listen to it. ”

"yes. Empress. You misunderstood Sister Xiang. Helian Lingyu also stood up. Blessing of the body.

Su Jingxi softened her tone. He smiled apologetically. "Since it was a misunderstanding. That's not the main palace. I hope that Hunan will not mind. ”

"What did the mother say. It's all because the concubine didn't explain it. Even the mother caused a misunderstanding. I hope that the mother will not blame. "Xiang Xiurong is blessed again. Road.

Su Jingxi's eyes crossed with appreciation. It is worthy of surviving in the deep palace for many years. And mixed with the person who is in the position of contouring. And before at the same time of being favored. can also please the queen's mother. Such a person is indeed a bit intelligent.

Not to be underestimated.

The words are not clear. If you don't want to condense your appearance, you will change the way. Try to make it clear. If you let this palace misunderstand again. Let Xiang Xiurong be wronged, but it is not beautiful. ”

Xiang Xiurong held his breath in his heart. But he didn't dare to send it. The loss she has suffered at Su Jingxi's hands is not small. Every time, he broke his teeth and swallowed it in his stomach. There are always lessons to be learned.

Collect your thoughts. "That's what the mother said. Since the mother said so. Then the concubine told the truth what the concubine had heard. So as not to cause any misunderstandings. ”

"Xiang Xiurong, please speak."

"Presumably Niangniang also heard about the Qiao family's son robbing the people's daughter." See her nod. Xiang Xiurong continued. "Mother, you know. Qiao's son is now being held in the Dali Temple prison. ”

Su Jingxi raised her eyebrows. She'd heard about it, though. But all that is known is rumors after everyone agrees. A few points of truth and falsehood. It's not accurate. But she thought it was just an ordinary case. With the ability of Master Qiao and Concubine Shu. Don't get to that point.

Although the Son of Heaven is guilty of the same crime as the common people. But that's just empty talk. Since ancient times, the children of the official eunuch family. If you accidentally put your life on the table. At most, you can lose some money. Just do a lot. Of course, the premise is that human life is ordinary people.

This is the case when the people do not fight with the officials.

And sinned. First, they will be imprisoned in the prison of the Criminal Department. Pending arraignment after confirmation. Then according to the verdict, it was sent to Dali Temple. In other words. Criminals who entered Dali Temple. Preliminary judgments have already been rendered. Death has even been announced.

It stands to reason. The son of the Qiao family is the son of Mrs. Qiao. Today's Shu Guifei's own brother. When other officials are put on trial. I will definitely take care of the face of both. It will definitely not be sent to Dali Temple in such a short time. After all, it was less than a month.

"But the verdict has been handed down."

Xiang Xiurong shook his head. "I haven't heard of that. However, I entered the Dali Temple. Presumably, it will not be long before it. ”

This sentence is not a downfall. It's about telling the truth.

"Then I don't know why Xiang Xiurong and this palace said about it."

"Niangniang......" Xiang Xiurong walked to the middle of the hall. Got down on his knees. Helian Lingyu and Du Wanxi followed.

Su Jingxi only looked at them coldly. And did not speak.

"It's been three years since Niangniang entered the palace. There will be another draft in the near future. The concubine heard that he was in the court recently. Officials have already taken matters into account. "Xiang Xiurong took the lead in kowtowing." The middle palace cannot be left without an owner. If it is destined to be someone to ascend to the phoenix throne. The concubine would rather this person be a mother. ”

Su Jingxi was stunned. Immediately reacted. It has been two years since the Queen's death. and it is abolished. Follow the rules. The emperor does not need to make the middle palace for him. Even if it is immediately sealed. The courtiers were not allowed to say much.

And the triennial draft. It has long been a law. After Zong Zhengjin ascended the throne. Only once. It's already out of order. It is inconsistent with the ancestral etiquette. Moreover, Zong Zhengjin's heirs are not rich.

If nothing else. The draft is imperative.

"The concubine is willing to swear to follow the mother."

In such a situation. For Xiang Xiurong and others. Since the person who has long been destined to ascend to the phoenix throne will not be himself. Then at least you can't be a person who is not used to yourself. Even now they haven't seen what the new face looks like. But if it's true. It may not be better than the one in front of you.

After Su Jingxi entered the palace. It's only three years. is already a concubine. and has four princes. Important: Su Jingxi's grace never showed signs of declining. No one else knows. But they know it all too well. Su Jingxi is for the emperor. has long surpassed Shu Guifei. The latter seems glamorous. In fact, they are just the same as them.

Although there is no contradiction with them. But there was never an eternal enemy in the palace. As long as the interests are relevant. It's okay to endure two more points. And as far as they know. Su Jingxi had never murdered them. At least they didn't kill them.

After a few comparisons. It is very likely that Su Jingxi will ascend to the phoenix throne. And it's good for them.

"Do you follow this palace or not? Hongu didn't care at all. As for what you said about the draft and the canonization of the queen. It is the emperor's decision. Hongu really can't control it. ”

Su Jingxi knew their purpose. And understand their minds. It's just that ideas are always good. The reality is brutal. They calculated everything. But she forgot her family background.

Empress of Chu Zhou. How can she be the daughter of a fourth- or fifth-grade official?

Family background is her biggest obstacle. And as she said. Draft and canonize queens. It should have been something that Zong Zhengjin decided to worry about. She couldn't influence his decisions. I don't want to go left and right.

How many women are around him. She didn't care. She cares. It's just how many women he has in his heart.

It's not that she's big-hearted. It's that she can't do anything about it. If he really wants to hold a draft and canonize the queen. Then she can only support. The former dynasty and the harem have been inseparable since ancient times. The art of balance is something that emperors need to study all their lives. If it's because of her own selfishness. upsets such a balance. Her heart must be troubled.

He liked her. But he also loves the country. For him. The rivers and mountains of the Chu and Zhou dynasties. It will not be destroyed in his hands. Only want it to be prosperous and strong. How can you want to ruin your children because of their affection?

He is not ruthless. Not cold. He's just taking on everything he's supposed to bear. Because this is like the meaning of the Su family to her. The Su family is the "country" in her heart. How to protect the Su family. Powerful Su family. It's something she needs to practice all her life.

". The emperor loves you. If you talk to the emperor, talk about it. The emperor will definitely ...... "Helian Lingyu still does not give up." Continue to persuade.

"The emperor is present in everything. You and I are harem concubines. You should see who you are. Think twice about what you say and do. lest you lose your life. Su Jingxi said lightly. The gaze was on the sky outside the temple. A gray patch. It's another sign of the coming storm.

"It looks like it's going to rain outside. This palace will not keep you. ”

Xiang Xiurong has long known about this matter, and he will definitely not find a positive answer here. to her understanding of Su Jingxi. Even if there are no sevens. There are always three points. The depth of the mind should not be underestimated. The vision is more long-term. How could he offend the emperor's rebellion for this illusory thing.

"Yes. There is a reminder from Lao Niangniang. The concubine then returned to the palace. Xiang Xiurong stood up and blessed his body. but what the concubine says here today. It's all from the heart. I hope Niangniang can think about it. ”

Even if Su Jingxi can't ascend to the phoenix throne in the future. She also decided to choose to follow Su Jingxi in this life. Even if Su Jingxi is younger. than she entered the palace later. But she prefers to trust her instincts.

Three years is not enough. Let's keep watching.

Su Jingxi hooked the corners of her mouth. "A few sisters walk slowly."

"The concubine and the concubine are retired."

Listen to Yao and wait for their backs to disappear. Only then did he cautiously look at his mother. Observe her expression. Seeing that it is not what he imagined. It's a little weird.

"Enough of that." Su Jingxi glanced at her. Get up and go to the inner room.

Ting Yao shrank back. ". You don't feel at ease. ”

It should have been thought that three years had passed now. The draft should also be on the agenda. A young and beautiful show girl enters the palace. Divide the favor. There will even be a new queen who will be embarrassed and embarrassed. If the mother is uncomfortable, it is understandable.

Su Jingxi's footsteps did not stop. He shook his head faintly. "This palace is not uncomfortable."

It's the truth.

According to what Xiang Xiurong said. This matter has long been discussed in the court. And Xiang Xiurong and others received the news. It's no secret that it's no secret anymore. And Zong Zhengjin didn't let her know about it. Surely it won't be just afraid that she will be sad to find out. There should be other purposes.

Because it's not hard for her to know. But all the palace people in Guan Ju Palace didn't know. But it takes a bit of effort.

He has a heart. She deserves to be supportive and cooperative.

Because she believed in him.

……

"I didn't know you were so interested in my harem. Three days and two ends of the lift. What do you want? Zong Zhengjin looked displeased. Slammed the fold on the desk. Shen Sheng asked.

There were several officials standing underneath. The atmosphere does not dare to come out. One of them was ready to speak. But he heard a voice from above. "Lord Liu is so anxious about this. But I want to send your second daughter to the palace. ”

Lord Liu retracted the steps he was about to take. Ne Road. "Weichen didn't dare. Wechen is just worried about the emperor's heirs......"

"Don't dare. I see that you have lived a comfortable life for a long time. It's not pleasant to always want to find it. Zong Zhengjin's gaze swept around the next one. A few of you are always rushing. Isn't it because you have a school-age daughter in your family who wants to be sent to the palace? Why don't you ask. Would I like to take it? ”

Several of the named officials hurriedly knelt down. "Wechen doesn't dare."

Of course, there is nothing wrong with selfishness. But it was brought to the table like this. After all, it is disrespectful to the emperor. Defying the Emperor's might.

"My offspring are abundant. But only one person will be able to ascend to the throne in the future. It's just that no matter how much you give birth to and raise......" Zong Zhengjin didn't finish his words. Su Shun walked in from outside in a little panic. On your knees. "Your Majesty. The Queen Mother is gone. ”

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( Gong Shu )