Shoukang Palace

The Queen Mother also learned the news. After a little thought, she understood the real purpose of the Queen's move and hurriedly called the Queen over:

"Queen, you are playing with fire and getting burned."

The Queen still needed the Queen Mother's support for Zhen Huan's return to the palace. She complained:

"Empress Dowager, I now only have the title of Empress, but not the dignity of Empress. An is more cunning and difficult to deal with than the former Concubine Hua. After she took control of the palace, most of the people I had managed have been replaced by her. If this continues, how can I have the face to sit on the throne of Empress?"

The Queen Mother was unmoved: "Hasn't I already arranged for Concubine Hui to be yours?"

The queen was not discouraged by this, she had another argument:

"Empress Dowager, if Concubine Hui really wanted to, how could she be bedridden? She promised you on the surface, but secretly she was trying to delay. Besides, Concubine Hui is quite arrogant and does not please the Emperor. The Emperor likes people who are gentle and talented, which I am afraid Concubine Hui will find difficult to achieve."

The Queen Mother still refused to give in: "Your arrangement is quite flattering. Aren't you afraid of ruining your reputation?"

The Queen was prepared for this:

"My Queen Mother, I am only following the rules to mourn for Queen Chun Yuan. As for what Zhen Huan will really do with this, I have no idea."

Seeing the Queen's determination, the Queen Mother still had nothing to understand:

"I think your people have already made preparations at Anqi Temple."

The Queen quickly admitted, "My Queen Mother, I just don't want to give up the honor of the Ulanara and Uya clans in the end."

The Queen Mother knew better than anyone what the Queen had done. She owed her something, and because of this, she allowed her to do things in the harem. This time, she was thinking of setting a precedent for the sake of power. The Queen Mother sighed:

"It's all bad fate! Queen, I advise you to choose the best selection, so as not to raise a tiger to cause trouble later."

The queen smiled smugly upon hearing this: "Don't worry, Madam, if I dare to do this, I will naturally have ways to check and balance her."

This time she paid a large sum of money to send someone to Ningguta to kill Zhen Yuandao. Unexpectedly, not only was the task done beautifully, but the person also brought back surprising news for her.

In order to create an accident, the people she sent followed Zhen Yuandao for a period of time and knew all his habits clearly, including the fact that Prince Guo sent people to secretly take care of Zhen Huan's family.

It was all because Prince Guo acted in a high-profile manner, thinking that Ningguta was far away from the emperor, so he dared to make reports to the local officials without restraint, which gave her this handle.

Recalling what Yu Ying'er said in the Imperial Garden, the Queen instantly came up with a way to control Zhen Huan.

Sometimes what seems to be true can be more hurtful than real evidence.

Because it can be changed and twisted at will to become what you want it to be.

The Queen Mother looked at the Queen's smiling face and suddenly felt depressed:

"Empress, you are going through so much trouble, it's not just for Zhen Huan, right?"

The Queen was quicker to admit this:

"The Empress Dowager is so discerning. I cannot hide my little thoughts from the Empress Dowager. Is the Third Prince still obedient in the Empress Dowager's palace?"

The Queen has no children, and has always wanted to raise the Third Prince. How could the Queen Mother not know:

"That child is a sincere person. He is very filial to me and is also very serious about his studies. He just needs more practice."

The Queen suddenly leaned her head on the Queen Mother's knees and said in a sincere voice:

"Aunt, it is precisely because of the Third Prince's character that I want to educate him well. In the future, he will not let me and your majesty down. I hope you will fulfill my wish when the time comes."

The Queen Mother placed her hand on her back. How could she not understand what the Queen said? Given the Third Prince's character and personality, if he really had such a great fortune, it would be a good thing for the Ulanara and Uya families. If it were someone else, it would probably only leave an empty name. Everyone has selfish desires, and her selfish desire is to hope that the family will prosper for generations. Seeing that the Queen had made her words so clear, the Queen Mother had no choice but to agree:

"Forget it. We are a family after all. I can't bear to see you suffer like this, but I have to find a safe way."

Upon hearing that the Queen Mother was finally willing to help, the Queen felt that the matter was half done, and the rest was up to her to arrange.

In Anqi Temple, Jianqiu looked at Zhen Huan with worry:

"I always feel that the Queen's suggestion to come here to celebrate Queen Chunyuan's birthday has a profound meaning. Layman, it is better to be careful."

In Zhen Huan's impression, Jin Xi had always been calm and peaceful. She had never been like this even after being driven out of the palace. Zhen Huan's heart moved, and the thoughts that she had actively ignored when things were going smoothly came to her mind again. She pulled Jin Xi into the room, sat down next to her, and then jokingly said:

"The only thing worth being remembered about me is this skin. If they want to plot, they can just take it. Besides, the emperor and the queen might really be here for the Queen Chunyuan's birthday. Why should I be so nervous? Jinxi, you are so anxious. Are you hiding something from me?"

She tried to ask the questions in her mind in a joking manner, just because she didn't want to put too much pressure on Jinxi.

Jing Xi was naturally perceptive, so how could she not understand Zhen Huan's sympathy? The more so, the more precious it was to her, and she couldn't help but say:

“It’s really like this moment.”

Zhen Huan asked sharply, "Who do you think I look like?"

Jingxi had buried this matter in her heart for many years. Now that she had spoken out, she felt much more relieved. Anyway, she was no longer in the palace. She had already seen through Zhen Huan's thoughts. She had known some things for a long time, which might be helpful. Therefore, she did not intend to hide it any longer:

"I told you, don't be impatient, and don't blame me for not telling you before."

After so many things, Zhen Huan had already developed a lot of wisdom. Upon hearing this, she said softly:

"Jinxi, I have treated you as a family member over the years. There is nothing that cannot be said between family members. You must have had your own difficulties when you didn't say it at that time. You are telling me now because you feel that it is time to say it."

Cui Jinxi pursed her lips and said, "When Queen Chunyuan came to the palace to pay respects, I had the opportunity to meet her. You look very similar to Queen Chunyuan."

Zhen Huan had never thought about it in this regard. She used to think that Jing Xi was loyal to her and might want to gain wealth and stability through her, but she never thought that this was the reason.

It turned out that when the emperor first met her in the imperial garden, he treated her as his own.

If she had known the truth before, she would have fought till death according to her stubborn character. But now, after experiencing ups and downs, she took her strong dignity lightly and paid more attention to everything that happened to benefit her. Therefore, Zhen Huan asked calmly:

"How much do I resemble her?"

"Five percent appearance, five percent temperament."

After hearing this answer, Zhen Huan smiled. She had found the weapon to avenge her father and bring safety to her family.

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