Abandoning concubines and raising children to seize the throne

"And how do you know?"

Ye Jingyu looked at the Queen Mother coldly, not entirely convinced.

The Queen Mother looked forward, as if thinking about something. After a moment, she said: "The Ai family happened to be going to the imperial study that day. She was about to leave the palace. The Ai family's maid Yinghong was beaten to death by her. Ai family My family also hid behind a tree and was lucky enough to survive."

There was indeed a maid named Yinghong beside the Queen Mother who died suddenly after her mother-in-law left. Because of this, Ye Jingyu always suspected the Queen Mother, thinking that she had killed someone to silence her.

If what she said was true, could it be that Hua Qian was the culprit who killed his mother and concubine?

"I've told you everything the Ai family can say. Your Majesty is willing to show your noble hand and let the only son of the Ai family go."

The Queen Mother spoke again. At this time, she was like a defeated rooster, completely losing her previous arrogance.

Ye Jingyu glanced at her and said coldly: "I will confirm this matter before making a decision."

The Queen Mother suddenly became excited again and roared: "Ye Jingyu, the Ai family wants you to agree now."

"You've said enough today, it's time to shut up. Come, give the Queen Mother an official title!"

Hearing the words "Advanced Officers and Nobles", the Queen Mother immediately started to struggle fiercely.

"How dare you, Ye Jingyu, the Ai family is the Queen Mother, and you have no right to deal with the Ai family."

The prison officer ignored her at all and ordered his men to tear the queen mother down from the pillar and tie all her limbs to the iron bed next to her.

The Queen Mother was really panicked. Even though she had been harsh in the past, she was still afraid of death.

"Ye Jingyu, after your mother's death, the Ai family took care of you. You can't be so ungrateful."

Ye Jingyu said sarcastically: "If your care is to send someone to poison me, then I have learned the lesson, and now I should return your kindness."

The Queen Mother turned pale and shouted, "That was all Cui Hai's instigation. The Ai family never really wanted to harm you."

"Don't worry, I will let Cui Hai bury you with you. After you die, I will also give you a grand burial and execution with the ceremony of the Queen Mother!"

After Ye Jingyu said that, he walked out of the prison warden without looking back.

Yin Qingxuan stood for a while longer. She wanted to see what it meant to be promoted to a higher rank.

This old witch is too poisonous, so we can't let her die too comfortably.

The executioner had already taken out a paper-like thing made of mulberry bark, wetted it, and threw it on the Queen Mother's face.

The Queen Mother coughed and howled again.

"Ye Jingyu, if you dare to do this to the Ai family, the Ai family will come to you even if they are evil."

Yin Qingxuan couldn't help but shudder, it turned out that this was to be promoted to an official position.

No more, I felt suffocated just looking at it, so I quickly walked out.

Ye Jingyu stood at the door, and the pale moonlight reflected on his tall figure, making him feel a little more desolate inexplicably.

He looked up at the moonlight above his head, his eyes flickering on and off, wondering what he was thinking.

Yin Qingxuan couldn't help but walk softly, for fear of disturbing him.

In fact, you don't need to ask, you know what he is thinking, he must be thinking about the concubine.

Ye Jingyu had sharp ears and eyes. When he heard the footsteps, he turned his face and immediately saw the little woman hiding in the shadows.

His thin lips parted slightly, forming a faint smile.

"Why did you come out? Are you afraid that I will engage in malpractice for personal gain?"

Yin Qingxuan said angrily: "How can I not believe in the emperor? I just don't know what promotion means and I want to see it."

The moonlight reflects on Yin Qingxuan's charming face, and the light and dark light and shadow make the delicate facial features appear more vivid.

Ye Jingyu especially liked to see her angry and smiling look, so he couldn't help but stretched out his hand and pulled this pretty body into his arms.

"Aren't you afraid?"

He hugged her gently and asked softly.

Yin Qingxuan did not struggle. She felt that Ye Jingyu needed some comfort at this time.

Then she leaned on his broad shoulders and said honestly: "I was afraid, so I came out to find the emperor."

Ye Jing Yuzai's hand slid up her shoulder and patted her lightly a few times.

He lowered his eyes and said, "I will protect you and never let you get hurt."

Yin Qingxuan blushed when he looked at her, feeling that her eyes were mixed with something, not innocent enough.

She pushed Ye Jingyu away, pretending to be relaxed and said: "Then the emperor should not get hurt again, I don't want to ask for help anymore."

"Okay, I promise you."

Ye Jingyu took her soft little hand, just like an ordinary couple born in modern times, stepping on the moonlight and pressing on the road.

After walking for a while, Yin Qingxuan couldn't help but ask: "That Huaqian, does the emperor have any clues?"

Ye Jingyu was silent for a moment and said: "No, in my impression, she was a very honest palace maid. I saw her hit a pillar and die as a martyr, but the Queen Mother said that she left the palace, which is a bit weird."

Yin Qingxuan pinched her chin and said, "Could it be that the Queen Mother deliberately set up a maze to deceive you?"

"Ye Jingyao is her weakness. She shouldn't risk her son's life."

"Then what will the emperor do with Ye Jingyao?"

This scumbag cannot be kept. If it weren't for him, the original owner wouldn't be so miserable.

Ye Jingyu looked back at her and asked tentatively: "If I punish him, will Xuan'er feel sad?"

Yin Qingxuan sighed and said: "How could I feel sorry for that kind of scumbag? He must have been deceived by lard before. It would be better if he died."

Ye Jingyu smiled happily and said: "I understand what you are thinking, but everything must be done step by step to avoid being true to the truth. Tomorrow I will announce the funeral for the Queen Mother, and let him guard the imperial mausoleum for a year first, and then make plans. "

Yin Qingxuan chuckled and said, "Will Ye Jingyao cry? Just a few months after returning from the imperial mausoleum, he is leaving again."

Ye Jingyu raised the corners of his mouth slightly. "If he cries to death, I will be relieved..."

The next day.

The news of the Queen Mother's death spread throughout the government and the public, and the whole country mourned her.

There was something wrong, so Yin Qingxuan went to check the Queen Mother's body in person and was relieved when she saw that she was completely dead.

Cui Hai was also killed with a stick, and the remaining palace residents were handed over to Li Defu and dispersed to various palaces.

Ye Jingyao was sitting at home drinking tea when he heard the news that the Queen Mother had passed away and was frightened to the ground.

He grabbed the collar of the eunuch who reported the news and asked, "Did I hear you right? The Queen Mother is dead?"

The eunuch said tremblingly: "Yes, he died last night."

Ye Jingyao's face turned pale. What on earth was going on? The Queen Mother was fine the last time she saw her.

Thinking about his situation again, he suddenly broke into a sweat.

"Come, follow me to the Prime Minister's Mansion."

At this time, Guan Mengting was standing in the hall, frowning.

Sitting on the chair next to her was Aslan, who was wearing a purple brocade robe. The bright color of her clothes made her handsome face look so charming.

He held the tea cup leisurely and said nonchalantly: "The Queen Mother is dead, and Ye Jingyao is equal to trash and can be treated as an abandoned son."

Guan Mengting nodded.

"It is true. Without the great tree of the Queen Mother, it is no longer possible for the ministers to support him."

Ashlan glanced at him and then said: "Since Ye Jingyu has kept your attendant, it proves that he has become suspicious of you. Prime Minister Guan must act first."

Guan Mengting showed a ruthless expression and said through gritted teeth: "Of course, I'm afraid that Yin Zhong hasn't received the letter yet. Don't worry, Your Majesty, the day he returns to the court will be the day of his death!"