Descending Phoenix- To be Emperor: Volume 9

By Die RanYi

In her previous life, the person she married was not a decent man. As a noble empress, she was still framed by the person she trusted the most. She was hacked into pieces and died due to injustice. In her rebirth, the struggle for imperial power was still unavoidable. She cast all the misfortune she had suffered in her previous life into the shape of a sword or armor. It would shake the world and shake all the rivers and mountains. Who said that she was venomous, jealous, and unscrupulous? She would wipe out her enemies and help her husband ascend the throne. Who said that she, Feng Ning Yan, would hold the hand of government and shake the foundations of the country? Then she would kill all the deceitful officials and ascend the throne! However, who would know that what she did was not to rule the world, but to live forever. Her goal was the name branded deeply in her heart by her past life. Shen Lingjue, I will not let you down in this life.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Funstory
• Release date: Dec 6, 2019
• ISBN: 9781647675257

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COME."

CHAPTER 801 - NATURALLY, WE WILL COLLECT YOUR BODY

After this example, Qin Liangyuan added, In the Han Dynasty, there was a person with the surname Zhao. In the year of desolation, robbers ran amok, dividing the meat for their bellies. The robber captured Zhao Xiao's brother and wanted to eat him. Zhao Xiao ran to the bandit's nest alone and claimed that his younger brother was as thin as a match. He said that he was fat and had more meat. He was willing to replace his younger brother and begged the bandit to let his younger brother go home.

The younger brother didn't want the older brother to die for him. The younger brother hugged his head and cried. Even the cruel bandits were moved and they were finally released back home. After the Emperor found out about this, he greatly appreciated the two of them and conferred them the title of officials.

All the concubine had more or less read books. They had even read these stories of filial piety when they were trying to enlighten themselves, but now, they had long forgotten about them.

Qin Liangyuan acted like she was a normal family member, so she thought it was fun and couldn't help but to laugh. The atmosphere in the hall immediately became a lot more relaxed.

Even Feng Ningyan could not help but laugh, Qin Liangyuan is knowledgeable enough to only remember these biographies. Sit down and drink some tea to moisten your throat.

With that, she looked at the Hu family's three thousand gold and her smile turned colder.

Since ancient times, the world has regarded filial piety as the most important virtue, as does the Emperor and I today. Since Xanxue is willing to accept the punishment on her sister's behalf, there is no reason for me to not agree.

Many thanks, esteemed … After Hu Qingxi heard this, she immediately kowtowed in thanks.

Hu Yingxue and Hu Xiangyi looked at Hu Qingxi in a daze.

They had scolded Hu Qingxi in the morning, but now they wanted someone they despised to come and save them. It was truly ironic.

But the Queen had already agreed, the two girls naturally followed Hu Qingxi and kowtowed to express their gratitude.

Xanxus will go to Guan Jugong and kneel far away from him. As for your concubines, you two can complete three transcribing of this < Wangshi's words > in three days, so that you can remember it better!

The three Hu girls knelt on the ground, not daring to raise their heads, until Feng Ningyan left with Lan Zhu and Lan Zhu's support, and the rest of the concubine s dispersed.

Then, Hu Yingxue and Hu Xiangyi also staggered to their feet. They looked at Hu Qingxi who had brought suffering upon herself, and gouged him out with their eyes, without the slightest hint of gratitude. It was just that because this was Guan Jugong, they did not dare say anything else.

Hu Qingxi calmly stood up and silently walked out.

She hadn't thought that her sisters would be grateful to her, so she wouldn't be disappointed that they didn't have a conscience.

She walked out onto the palace path alone and knelt down once more.

Hu Yingxue and Hu Xiangyi followed behind her. Seeing that she was about to kneel down, they felt ashamed for her.

Hu Qingxi, you asked for this! Who allowed you to forcefully come forward? Hu Xiangyi said angrily, For today's matter, it's fine if the empress does not interfere. But if we want to kill her, the empress dowager will naturally protect us. What are you afraid of? He actually went like a pug to flatter me!"

At that time, she was the first one to fall into a puddle of mud, and she was the one to yell the most afterwards.

Hu Qingxi could not hear anything, he lowered her head and kneeled down.

Hu Yingxue also felt that the Hu Family had lost a lot of face today. They did not want to stay here for even a second longer, as they were afraid that others would point fingers at them when they passed by.

She pulled Hu Xiangyi and left, and turned back as she said hatefully: Second sister, you really overestimate your capabilities. You didn't eat or drink for three days, can you still live? But don't worry, after all, they are a family of sisters. We will naturally collect your corpse for you!

Hu Qingxi smiled bitterly: Then I'll have to thank big sister.

Soon, there was no one left on the palace path.

The sun was high in the sky, shining down on her, making her pale even more.

When Feng Ningyan returned to the lateral temple, seeing that the brunch was ready, her stomach rumbled from hunger.

And if the concubine s came with empty stomachs, wouldn't that mean that Hu Qingxi was even hungrier than her?

She called Lan Zhu over and instructed him: Find a unfamiliar hymen, every two hours, bring a pot of tea and a piece of dessert to your concubine Xi's place and feed her a few mouthfuls. Don't let her see …

Lan Zhu smiled as she replied.

Zhuang Sijie said: In the end, royal sister-in-law is soft-hearted.

Feng Ningyan shook her head: Who said that, I am not soft-hearted, she would still have to kneel for three days. But she was able to recognize her wrongs and was able to bear them, which is better than those two. If I don't take care of her, she's going to die a terrible death.

It's a pity that others don't appreciate it either. Zhuang Sijie said, The two from the Hu family are really worried. They turned their heads and went to the Hail Palace, and I don't even know what they wanted to talk about with the Empress Dowager.

Feng Ningyan scoffed, and said: Let them cause trouble. Right now, the empress dowager can't take a breath of air before making me her enemy. The more the concubines spoke, the more their stupidity was revealed. How could the empress dowager not see through them after so long? Sooner or later, they will no longer be protected and will be left to fend for themselves.

With that, she circled around the dining table and carefully examined the dishes of the day.

She had previously asked Lan Zhu to remind the kitchen to cook a few dishes that Yu Su and Zhuang Sijie liked to eat, but upon seeing that the cooking was not bad, she revealed a smile.

Your Majesty, return to the palace!

His Royal Highness the King Xuan has arrived!

The voices of the little-boy s welcoming them came from outside the hall. Feng Ningyan and Zhuang Sijie smiled at each other and then walked out.

When Shen Lingjue and Yu Su returned, they saw a woman who looked like a concubine kneeling at the side of the path that led to the palace.

Yu Su Qi said: Which concubine is this, and is he punished to kneel by royal sister-in-law? I never thought that with royal sister-in-law's kind personality, there would be a time when he would be angry.

Shen Lingjue retracted her gaze, frowned, and asked the young eunuch at the door why the concubine was punished to kneel down.

The eunuch hurriedly explained the situation.

When Shen Lingjue heard it, she could not help but laugh, "We also know that the empress has a body and soul cultivation, and is able to restrain herself.

Hearing that, Yu Su laughed out loud, royal sister-in-law is now leading the 'wife's army'. So it turns out that military discipline and clear habits cannot be changed … … Fortunately, she was only punished to kneel and did not have a military baton. Otherwise, wouldn't this young lady's skin and flesh be torn apart?

Shen Lingjue strode into the palace and said: You seem to really know how to be merciful to the fairer sex now huh.

Yu Su blushed and pleaded: No, no! My royal brother, you better not tell this to Jane! I don't dare to do it again!

At this time, Feng Ningyan and Zhuang Sijie had already walked out of the hall to welcome them.

Shen Lingjue gave the crown to Yan Guanglu and supported Feng Ningyan who was bending over to pay her respects. She sized her up and said:

I heard that you got angry today, and came late for the three concubine s of the Hu family. You just promised me that you would be able to calm your heart and nurture your baby, why can't you control your temper in the blink of an eye?

Feng Ningyan saw that he was not asking about anything else, and was only worried about her body. She couldn't help but feel embarrassed as she walked into the lateral temple with him hand in hand, while Yu Su and Zhuang Sijie followed behind the empress.

Feng Ningyan muttered: How am I truly angry? It's not like they're really marching and fighting. I don't care if they come early or late."

It's just that this is the first time after the talent show that a concubine has come late. If I don't do anything and just let this matter pass, then who can still pay their respects in the future? Wouldn't the palace rule be a waste and everyone would be unruly and untamed? You can only make an example of them by making a big fuss once.

CHAPTER 802 - EMBROIDERED PILLOW WITH WELL-HIDDEN NEEDLE

Shen Lingjue nodded her head, she knew how to use others like these.

Since Feng Ningyan was only using her wrist to control the six palaces and was not truly angered, then the punishment must have been well-timed.

But he still had to remind Feng Ningyan:

concubine and the warriors in the military camp are different after all. If the soldiers do not submit and you defeat them, they will be convinced.

However, the women of the harem don't. There are often some who refuse to accept it and plan for revenge behind its back. What's more, there's still the empress dowager backing the Hu family. You should be more careful in the future since you're angry at the empress dowager.

Are you afraid that the Hu Family's daughter will take revenge on me? Feng Ningyan laughed, I would really like to see, with their embroidered pillows, what abilities do they have?

, however, could not laugh at all. Even now, he still felt that having too many people in the imperial harem was not a good thing, especially for the safety of Feng Ningyan and the Huang'er …

Embroidery pillows should be used to hide needles. Don't be careless. My dead fifth brother, I still don't know how he died. If the palace maid, the eunuch, doesn't go and pick up a kite, when she returns, the child will die …"

Speaking of the secrets of the past palaces, his heart could not help but thump as he subconsciously held tightly onto Feng Ningyan's hand.

Hearing the story of Yu Su's fifth brother's death, Feng Ningyan couldn't help but shiver as she recalled the incident at Seventh Princess.

That's right, this seemingly peaceful harem was filled with murderous intent. No matter how heavily guarded the imperial guards were, there would always be a place where the lanterns were lit.

That was why she got Ah Yao to help her establish the palace's Interpretation Pavilion to monitor the situation of the various palaces.

Ling Jue, you don't have to be so worried … Feng Ningyan smiled, I naturally have a way to control the movements of the concubine, and Guan Jugong is a trustworthy person, plus, we will be going to the Yang Xing Gong very soon.

I can't live in the palace for the rest of my life.

Shen Lingjue saw that she was always full of confidence. Although she liked her look, he couldn't help but scratch the tip of her nose, saying that she was too focused on her surroundings.

Feng Ningyan smiled daintily, took his arm, and walked into the lateral temple.

Even though Yu Su and Zhuang Sijie were separated by about three to five steps and had followed the Empress into the palace, they had already set their eyes on the love between husband and wife. Although they did not hear clearly what the couple had to say, they felt that their relationship was extremely enviable.

Jane, look at how much your royal brother and your royal sister-in-law love each other. A strong woman like your royal sister-in-law has actually been spoiled into a cute little wife. When we first met your royal sister-in-law, I really didn't dare to think … Yu Su looked at Zhuang Sijie and laughed.

Zhuang Sijie smiled and looked at him, then said thoughtfully: I have also never seen such an Emperor, an empty place in the six palaces, a single wife.

That's true! Haha … Yu Su laughed heartlessly.

Zhuang Sijie asked again, Yu Su, will you treat me like this in the future? Other than me, I can't see any other woman?

Yu Su froze for a moment. She couldn't help but find it funny. Clenching her hand tightly, she tilted her head and whispered into her ear.

Jane, are you worrying about loss and gain? Aren't we the same as royal brother royal sister-in-law? We can only be together after experiencing hardships together, I will treat you as my own eyes and my own heart to cherish and care for you for my entire life … You, rest assured!"

Although this answer was very pleasant to listen to, it still gave birth to a trace of inadequacy in Zhuang Sijie's heart.

A woman was like this. When worrying about personal gains and losses, one needed to say something to reassure her, even if it was a lie.

However, Yu Su did not understand that Zhuang Sijie only wanted to make a vow. Even if she would change in the future, she wanted him to be at ease at this moment.

Zhuang Sijie's eyes flashed. After hesitating for a moment, she asked, Do you still remember our love object, the imitation of the Ministry of War and the Empress's armor?

Hearing that, Yu Su's body froze, and she stopped walking as well.

The set of Cyan and Silver Armor that was on the market at the Yuanzhou Palace later on belonged to Zhuang Sijie. Naturally, she did not bring it when she left the palace and went to the borders.

Furthermore, after coming into contact with Feng Ningyan, Zhuang Sijie had gradually understood the meaning of that cyan and silver armor.

The ignorant feelings of his youth had withered before they had even sprouted, but in his heart, there were still shadows of other women.

It had been a long time since Yu Su remembered that set of armor, as well as the free and easy sword dance and the sound of thunder drums during the banquet when she first saw Feng Ningyan …

At that time, he still wasn't familiar with the relationship between a man and a woman, and he didn't know the reason behind his heart beating so fast, nor did he know why he was so nervous when he stuffed the flower into Feng Ningyan's hands.

But now that he had loved and become married and understood everything, he couldn't help but blush when he thought back to everything that had happened.

So … If that was the case …

I... I remember. Why did you mention this all of a sudden? he asked, embarrassed.

Zhuang Sijie smiled slightly: Because I suddenly want to know who the best woman in your heart is …

Yu Su was startled, she never thought that Zhuang Sijie was so sensitive and smart, even she could guess the emotions that he herself had forgotten about.

He unknowingly looked at Feng Ningyan's back, a trace of jealousy in his heart, but his heart did not throb when he first saw her, nor did he know that she was sad when she became his King Yu's sister-in-law.

He honestly replied, I had thought that there was no one as good as the royal sister-in-law in this world, until I met you …

When I met you, I realized that you were the woman I was destined to meet. royal sister-in-law is like a fairy to me, flawless, aloof, I respect and love her; but you, Jane, you are a woman I love to the bones. You are real and close, your heart only belongs to me, my heart also belongs to you …

When Zhuang Sijie heard this, her eyes couldn't help but turn hot. She lowered her head and said softly, I … I know …"

She could not hope for Yu Su to be the only one in her heart, because she understood that although Feng Ningyan was a royal sister-in-law to Yu Su, she was more like a sister and teacher to her.

Yu Su was a loyal person. If he really could eliminate that shadow in his heart, wouldn't that mean that he was heartless?

Zhuang Sijie suddenly understood in her heart, as long as they were husband and wife, why would they care about who he had respected before?

The two of them smiled and walked in hand in hand.

The four of them finished using the brunch s while laughing and talking. Feng Ningyan did not stay any longer with Yu Su and Zhuang Sijie and told them to go see the Empress Dowager and Grand Consort.

Seeing the two of them holding hands and leaving Guan Jugong, Feng Ningyan was also in a good mood. She asked Shen Lingjue: When is Yu Su leaving the capital?

We'll leave after lunch. Hearing this question, Shen Lingjue's expression became serious, and she said in a low voice, Xisu has some news, they say that Shen Youhuang is mining copper ores, and that there is a small amount of iron ore, he is ordering her men to work on it secretly.

Feng Ningyan was suspicious, "An iron ore can be used to make weapons, and a gold and silver ore can be refined into money. But what can a copper ore do?

After saying that, he looked at Shen Lingjue in shock: Could it be ….

CHAPTER 803 - [I REALLY DON'T FEEL ASHAMED!]

Very likely.

Shen Lingjue also looked at her. These four words confirmed Feng Ningyan's guess.

He took her hand and said, I was afraid that you would miss this matter, so I told you first. I left Prince Zhuang, Liu Jun and the others in the royal study early in the morning, so we can discuss on how to proceed.

Hmm. Feng Ningyan knew that Shen Lingjue wasn't willing to let her worry about him, so she revealed a smile. Your majesty the Emperor is indeed wise and wise, and Prince Zhuang and the others are all young and talented. I woke up early today, and I'm full. I really want to go back to sleep."

That's good. Shen Lingjue smiled in satisfaction, then supported her as he sent her off to meet the bedchamber.

Feng Ningyan remembered another thing and said: Oh right, if this matter is extremely troublesome to deal with, we can also travel to Yang Xing Gong a few days later, so there's no rush. Furthermore, in order to not have to worry about future matters, I discussed with Princess Xuan this morning. I wanted her to help me manage the Six Regiments for a while, so she agreed.

Shen Lingjue nodded her head, sighed, and said: Our elders cannot hope for that, concubine is also a newbie, so the only one who can take on this heavy responsibility amongst the royal family is Princess Xuan, you have chosen very well.

With that, the two of them walked into the bedchamber. Shen Lingjue supported Feng Ningyan and sat on the bed.

You're about to have a baby, and she'll be able to help for a while, but it's not a long term solution. Don't forget, she and Yu Su are already married. If she gets pregnant, she will naturally have to give birth to a baby. How are we supposed to explain this to Yu Su? Isn't it."

Feng Ningyan looked at Shen Lingjue in shock and asked hesitantly, It can't be? Two or three months after we got married, I was pregnant, and the two of them were only pregnant for three days …

Shen Lingjue laughed, hugged her body, and kissed her cheeks as she said ambiguously:

This kind of thing... It was hard to say. It was said that the couple didn't leave their rooms for three days. Young people nowadays really aren't ashamed.

Feng Ningyan could not help but laugh, and lightly punched him on the chest: Don't laugh at others, how good are you now? I couldn't even sit still, and you just found those random drawings and tried them on …

As he spoke, his face flushed red and he buried his head in Shen Lingjue's chest.

Shen Lingjue looked down at her bashful face and couldn't help but be intoxicated. She couldn't help but support her as she fell onto the bed.

Yu Su and Zhuang Sijie walked to Payne's palace hand in hand and saw the palace maid, Hundred Spirit, looking over from the entrance of the palace.

Hundred Spirits saw King Xuan and Princess Xuan and were overjoyed. He immediately called for people to report to Grand Consort and led the palace guards to kneel down together to welcome them.

When Yu Su saw Bai Ling, she knew that matriarch had been waiting for her for a long time.

In the past, Grand Consort Xuan was the Supreme Emperor's Declaration of Consort, and her position was the highest among all Payne's palace s. Therefore, she lived in the main hall of the Payne's palace, while the Shardt's concubine and other concubine s lived in the other secondary hall.

Seventh Princess's residence was also very close to Payne's palace. After knowing that Sixth Brother and Sixth Sister had come to the palace to pay their respects today, she had also accompanied Ying Pin to the main hall to wait, wanting to meet Sixth Brother and the bride.

When the pair of newbies entered the hall, Grand Consort Xuan was already seated and waiting. Seeing that Yu Su was still holding onto Zhuang Sijie's hand when she walked in, her eyes couldn't help but turn cold and her smile immediately disappeared.

Ever since Zhuang Sijie had sneakily left the palace to find Yu Su, she had been covering her head and meeting Grand Consort Xuan on her wedding night. Today was the first time she had truly and truly come to visit her, and she couldn't help but be extremely nervous.

Although she had served Grand Consort for a while and was already familiar with him, Female officials was one thing and her daughter-in-law was another.

Afraid that she might make a mistake in her manners, she respectfully kowtowed three times and nine times. After performing a great act of respect, she took the tea offered by the palace maid, raised it above her head, and offered it to her mother-in-law.

Yu Su looked at Zhuang Sijie's respectful and thoughtful manner, and laughed until her eyes curved.

Even Shardt's concubine and Seventh Princess Shen Yingzhi were laughing heartily by the side.

Only Grand Consort Xuan's smile was distant but stiff.

She accepted the tea and took a sip, then had someone bring her a dowry and personally hand it over to Zhuang Sijie.

On the dowry, there was a yellowing book.

Princess Xuan's etiquette is considered thoughtful, but your husband is no ordinary civilian and is the most respected prince of Radix Macrocephalae. As a wangfei, you still have a lot to learn.

I heard that today the Empress distributed a volume of < The Wangshi's words > to the various palace concubine s, allowing them to understand Empress Qing Shuwen's teachings. It just so happens that I copied this book a few years ago and have kept it today. Since King Xuan is leaving the capital for the day, and you have nothing to do in the Duke Palaces, why don't you take a copy and learn from it?

Hearing that, Zhuang Sijie raised her eyes, and looked at the《 Wangshi's words》 on the marriage dowry, her heart was startled.

She had originally thought that Grand Consort Xuan would be very happy with Yu Su's wedding. Not only would she not be smiling, she would at least be kind and amiable.

However, he did not expect that the empress's punishment of the concubine s for copying the books would actually be used on his daughter-in-law.

Could it be that he wasn't satisfied with her meaning?

She was at a loss as to how to reply as she just knelt there.

Yu Su also could not react for a long time. She looked at Grand Consort Xuan and at Zhuang Sijie, and only asked after a long while:

matriarch, was Si Jie's etiquette wrong? You can just say that your daughter-in-law is not allowed to say anything, why let her copy books. She is not a Female officials of the Six Regiments anymore. She is the consort of her son …

When Grand Consort Xuan heard this, he cast a sidelong glance at Yu Su and said with a cold smile, Why? Do you think that your wangfei is even more honorable than the matriarch? I can't teach her anymore?

Hearing that, Yu Su could not help but feel pain in her heart.

He had never disobeyed Grand Consort, even if he had to reject the talent show before because he had to listen to Feng Ningyan's arrangements. It was Feng Ningyan's choice to turn the tables on him, just so that she could not get into a conflict with matriarch, and that would hurt matriarch's heart.

He didn't understand. Grand Consort Xuan had clearly displayed a satisfied expression towards the empress before, but why was it so difficult facing the bride today as she toasted him?

Zhuang Sijie had been unconscious for a long time, so she naturally did not understand the reason behind Grand Consort's recent change in mood. However, she knew that Yu Su would definitely not leave the capital today.

She smiled, bowed and thanked Grand Consort Xuan.

This concubine thanks the Grand Consort Empress for her grace.

As she said that, she raised her head with a gentle and brilliant smile, "When chenqie served Grand Consort, I often admired the Empress of Grand Consort for her magnanimity and dignity, and also for her fairness and calmness in handling matters. I didn't expect that the Grand Consort's behavior was also derived from Empress Qing Shuwen's《 Wangshi's words》. Looks like this book is indeed a good book. The rarest thing is that this book is a handwritten copy by the Grand Consort Empress.

She actually swallowed such a huge grievance with a smile on her face.

CHAPTER 804 - YOU HAVE THE SAME WRIST

You also have a wrist like that

Yu Su was astonished. He never knew that his wife could have such a bearing and belly.

Grand Consort Xuan was also surprised for a moment, and was embarrassed by the compliment. She could only force a smile: It's good that you understand my painstaking efforts. I hope that you can take good care of Hun Wang Mansion so that Yu Su won't have to worry about you later. Get up."

Zhuang Sijie smiled, got up and said: "Taking care of Hun Wang Mansion is not a big deal. Chenqie entering the palace to serve Grand Consort is the best way to reassure his highness. The Empress had already intended for Chenqie to take care of the affairs of the Six Regiments. When that time comes, chenqie would often come to the Payne's palace to pay her respects and seek guidance.

Hearing that, Grand Consort Xuan was shocked, What? You will manage the Six Regiments?

Zhuang Sijie did not intend to show off, but when she said it casually, she did not expect Grand Consort Xuan to care about it so much.

She was unable to guess what Grand Consort was thinking and could only nod her head. That's right, esteemed Empress has to concentrate on her labor. Chenqie is deeply indebted to the Empress, so I don't dare refuse this assignment. I just hope that I can help esteemed Empress share some of your worries.

Grand Consort Xuan looked even worse.

These days, she and Feng Ningyan had gotten angry and no longer went to manage the Six Regiments. However, He Zhaoyi had advised her a few times and made her bring up the matter of managing the Six Regiments again.

He did not expect that after hesitating for a moment, Feng Ningyan would actually let her daughter-in-law Zhuang Sijie command the Six Regiments.

She had originally planned to show her might for Zhuang Sijie from today onwards, making this daughter-in-law completely obedient. At that time, she could just give Yu Su Sai a few concubines and split them up with Zhuang Sijie, making it so that Shen Lingjue and Feng Ningyan wouldn't be able to control Yu Su based on their relationship with the Zhuang family.

But he never expected that Feng Ningyan would actually hand over the authority of Six Regiments to Zhuang Sijie. If Grand Consort Xuan wanted to hold onto this daughter-in-law of her, she would have to first see her position in the palace.

That's good. Grand Consort Xuan gritted her teeth and said these words against her will, but there was not the slightest bit of happiness on her face.

Yu Su felt even more uncomfortable. He knew that Zhuang Sijie had been promoted to be a very important person to him, and he was even happy for his wife for a long time.

But Grand Consort Xuan was not happy about such an honorable thing. She didn't even say a word of courtesy and hope.

Yu Su was finding it harder and harder to understand his matriarch. Seeing that his wife had tolerated such grievance, his heart burned with anger as he grabbed Zhuang Sijie's hand and said:

matriarch, His Majesty ordered me to leave the capital after lunch. It's not early yet, we still have to pay our respects to the empress dowager and say our farewells. We can't stay any longer, please forgive us matriarch, Shardt's concubine and Seventh Sister.

The Shardt's concubine and the Seventh Princess naturally didn't have anything to do with each other.

Since it's royal order, can I still keep you here? You're old, you've already married, how can you care about matriarch?

[How can a good mother and son be separated like this?]

To Grand Consort, it was the Empress dividing her son and herself.

But to Zhuang Sijie, it was something she could not understand no matter how much she thought about it. She could only bow and leave with Yu Su, heading towards Hail Palace.

As they walked along the road, Yu Su remained silent for a long time. With a gloomy and cold expression, Zhuang Sijie worriedly asked:

Yu Su, don't be upset. Grand Consort Xuan was originally a very good person, and now she treats me like this, there must be a reason. From now on, I will spend a lot of time in the palace. I will definitely understand what she is unhappy about. I will use all of my patience to untie her heart.

She did not want Yu Su to be in a bad mood and take charge of the job. In the land of Xisu, not only were the mountains and roads dangerous, there were also Shen Youhuang and her men, who were ready to make a move. How could she distract him from such small matters?

Yu Su looked at her thoughtful wife and was even more certain that she had never fallen for the wrong person in her life.

He gently embraced Zhuang Sijie and said gently: If you feel wronged, then there's no need to. You are the princess consort, but matriarch is only a Grand Consort. According to the rules, you don't have to go and pay respects every day.

I know my limits, let's quickly go to Hail Palace.

Zhuang Sijie smiled as she replied, pulling Yu Su along and walking a few steps faster.

At this time, the Empress Dowager had finished using his brunch and was taking a walk in the small garden of Hail Palace, accompanying Zhaoyi, Hu Yingxue and Hu Xiangyi.

Hu Xiangyi wanted to tell the empress dowager several times that Feng Ningyan ordered all the s in the Palace to attack her this morning, but they were always interrupted or stopped by He Zhaoyi each time.

Until the empress dowager said that she was tired and wanted to go back to rest, the three of them respectfully sent the empress dowager back to bedchamber.

Outside the hall, he stood with Zhaoyi, and so did the second concubine of the Hu family.

Hu Xiangyi asked: Big Sister Zhao Yi, what's wrong with you today? Why are you stopping me? Shouldn't the empress's actions be known to the empress dowager?

He Zhaoyi smiled, turned around and looked at the small pavilion in the middle of the lake not far away. There are too many people here, it's inconvenient to talk. I'll take a seat in the pavilion with my two younger sisters.

Hu Yingxue also felt that He Zhaoyi's actions today were strange, and wanted to find out what happened.

The three of them dismissed the palace maids by their side, walked up to the stone bridge, and sat down in the pavilion in the center of the lake.

At this moment, He Zhaoyi said, Our sisters are still young, and can't keep their composure.

Big Sister Zhao Yi, when did we ever do wrong? Big Sister Zhao Yi, when did we ever do wrong? Hu Yingxue had suffered today and her anger had worn off quite a bit. Hearing He Zhaoyi say that they were in trouble, she couldn't help but ask out of curiosity.

He Zhaoyi smiled, Do you understand what happened this morning? Whatever the empress dowager does to the empress, the empress will do to the concubine. When the empress dowager asked the empress to confiscate the empress dowager, the empress drew the concubine s to accompany her, causing them to feel dissatisfied with the empress dowager, and even more so using them to establish their might in the empress dowager's harem, causing them to fear the empress.

What... So everyone has become the victims of the battle between the empress dowager and the empress?! Hu Yingxue suddenly realized.

That's right! He Zhaoyi nodded. The younger sisters really shouldn't have been in such a hurry to provoke the empress dowager yesterday to punish her. Otherwise, there wouldn't have been today's disaster.

Hu Xiangyi curled up into a ball, and said with a little disbelief:

Then... What about our lateness today? Usually, the palace maids would come and serve us when the time is right. But today, all of us are sick, and we actually slept soundly …

He Zhaoyi was secretly surprised. What? You didn't mean to be negligent?

Hu Xiangyi shook her head like a rattle drum: That's not true, we aren't that stupid. Even if we hated her in our hearts, we wouldn't have smashed our own feet when everyone was watching us.

After saying that, Hu Yingxue lightly patted her.

After all, hate the empress was a disaster if word of this spread.

After thinking for a moment, he asked Zhaoyi a few more questions and suddenly had a guess.

Scenes after scenes flashed through He Zhaoyi's mind. Any clues made her even more certain of her conjecture.

No wonder today, Feng Ningyan didn't care about the Hu family's three thousand gold being late at all, and often dawdled with everyone for a while to stall for time.

It turned out that they had calculated how long it would take for them to wake up and how soon they would arrive. When they came, they took out < < Wangshi's words s > and had the concubine copy their books and attack the three Hu Family concubine s.

He Zhaoyi thought to himself, Feng Ningyan, oh Feng Ningyan, I didn't expect you to also have this kind of skill, I can't underestimate you anymore …

From today onwards, she began to have a new understanding of her greatest opponent.

CHAPTER 805 - ONE DEAD, ONE DEAD, TWO ALIVE!

He Zhaoyi finally understood what was going on. Looking around to make sure that no one was approaching, he said in a low voice:

There is only one reason why all of this is so abnormal … The maids who were unable to wake their sisters because of their illness were either framed or faked. And last night, the three sisters must have eaten and used something that had the effect of calming their mind and sleeping soundly, so they would definitely sleep until the sun rose.

These words frightened the two Hu family women.

Big Sister Zhao Yi, what you said … Is that true?!

Hu Yingxue and Hu Xiangyi asked at the same time, their voices trembling uncontrollably.

He Zhaoyi nodded his head, This is indeed a terrifying thing. What if it isn't a sleeping object but a poison?

Hu Yingxue and Hu Xiangyi almost shrieked when they heard it. In order to not alarm the others, they covered their mouths tightly.

When He Zhaoyi saw that the two girls had been frightened to such an extent, he felt even more pleased with himself.

Her goal in trying to win over the Hu Family's daughter was not to be her companion, but to deal with Feng Ningyan.

Unfortunately, before today, the three women had not been forced into a desperate situation. It would naturally be a little difficult to persuade them to take the risk.

However, in the battle between the empress dowager and empress, neither of them could easily admit defeat and back down. The situation would only get worse and worse.

He and Zhaoyi had been waiting for this opportunity for a long time.

However, she did not directly advise Hu Yingxue and, but instead continued to advise them with good intentions.

As I see it, the empress still gave the empress dowager some face for today's events. That's why she didn't use poison. It's only a small punishment.

Although these words made the two Hu girls extremely unconvinced, He Zhaoyi continued:

After all, the empress and the empress both respect filial piety. As long as the empress dowager doesn't fall out with them, the empress will not do everything to the last resort. Even if both sides fell out, the emperor would still support the empress, but he wouldn't do anything to the empress dowager. In the end, who was the one to suffer? Isn't it still someone standing between the empress dowager and the empress?

Hu Yingxue and Hu Xiangyi looked at each other worriedly. Of course they understood that the person in the crack was their Hu Clan's three sisters.

Hu Xiangyi was so scared that she was about to cry, her eyes red, she said aggrievedly:

Then what do we do now? We've all entered the palace, and this matter can't be stopped! It was a written punishment today, so wouldn't he have to kill someone tomorrow? Will the empress be able to do as she pleases?

He Zhaoyi smiled, It's not that serious. As the saying goes, bear with the calm for a while and take a step back. If the empress dowager finds out about this matter, then there will inevitably be a bloody storm. If the empress dowager gets angry, then who will be able to love us in the palace in the future? That's why I stopped my sister. The younger sisters will endure for the time being and wait for the right moment. "

Hu Yingxue could not help but say, Big Sister Zhao Yi has already endured for a long time. I saw my sister live in the imperial harem's most luxurious Chen Ming Gong, leading an exception that is only second to the empress. But if we don't fight, what else can we do?

She was frightened. She felt even more indignant and her tone became a bit heavier.

However, he did not seem to be angry at all. On the contrary, he looked calmer and calmer, as if he did not care about anything, as if he had seen through everything.

It's not that I don't want to fight, but the empress is pregnant and only has her in the emperor's eyes. If we go and fight now, wouldn't it be a wasted effort? "

We are still young and we have plenty of opportunities. After three to five years, the empress had given birth to several princes and princesses. Their thoughts would naturally be on their children, and they'd unwittingly dominate the emperor. Moreover, women age faster when they're born. When the emperor's feelings for the empress are too sticky, he'll naturally think of the newcomers and we'll naturally be able to obtain the favor without any effort at all."

These words made a bit of sense to those who hid their abilities and stayed hidden.

How many people in the harem were like this? When they first entered the palace, they retracted their edge, only hoping to protect themselves and wait for the right moment. This way, they would be able to achieve twice the result with half the effort.

However, the Hu family's two daughters who were eager to be pampered sounded as if they were saying, With the Empress here, we won't be able to get any favors even if three to five years have passed. Besides, if the empress gave birth to a bunch of children, her son would become the crown prince in the future and her daughter would become the princess. Her position in the throne would be even more stable and no one would be able to shake her.

This thought was also a hint from Zhao Yi's words, as if a seed of evil had spawned at the same time in Hu Yingxue and Hu Xiangyi's hearts.

He Zhaoyi stood up and said lazily, The empress dowager should be resting by now. I'll have to go back to the Chen Ming Gong to make some incomplete scented sacs. If you two little sisters aren't in a hurry to go back and copy books, why don't you take a seat in the Chen Ming Gong?

With this reminder, Hu Yingxue and Hu Xiangyi remembered that they still had to copy the book three more times, so they could only get up and refuse Zhao Yi's invitation to return to the Cloud Shadow Palace.

After the three of them had left, Yu Su and Zhuang Sijie went to the Hail Palace to pay their respects to the Empress Dowager and to say their farewells.

On the other hand, when the Hu Clan's two women returned to the Cloud Shadow Palace, they felt extremely aggrieved.

They clearly had the support of the empress dowager of the imperial harem, so how could they not receive her favor? Won't you be laughed to death if you spread the news? Even the parents at home would not be able to raise their heads.

The Hu family having one Hu Yifang dead was already a downhill path. If they were still not able to live up to their expectations in the palace, the Hu family would really have to move back to their homeland in dejection.

The two of them dismissed the palace maid, and after chatting for a long time in the bedchamber, they finally made a decision.

We must not let the empress give birth to this baby. We must let her die in the womb, one corpse, two lives! That way, we will have a chance to shine!

However, before they could do anything grand, an imperial edict arrived at the Cloud Shadow Palace.

The Emperor had ordered that due to the three concubine s of the Cloud Shadow Palace disrespecting the laws and etiquette of the palace, they would be disrespectful to the empress and that the three days of punishment for copying books were not enough for them to carry out the imperial rules and strict punishment. Thus, the Emperor had decided to remove the jade plate s that were part of the Hu family's three concubines until the three of them sincerely repented.

Withdrawing the jade plate meant that he had been disqualified from attending the wedding.

As for how it was considered 'sincere regret', it was just a sentence from the emperor.

The Emperor felt that it was better if they regretted it. As long as the Emperor did not admit that they truly regretted it, their jade plate would never be able to appear in front of the Emperor again.

This was simply like a bolt out of the blue. After receiving the orders, Hu Yingxue fainted, while Hu Xiangyi cried until the sky turned dark.

Only Hu Qingxi who was kneeling outside Guan Jugong heard this and laughed faintly.

To her, this news was not bad news. If the three members of the Hu family lost their qualifications to serve as servants, the empress dowager would have no choice but to settle