Read my heart, my whole family was forced to clean up

Prime Minister Zhang decided to strike first. He used his influence in the court to collect evidence of the Empress Dowager's crimes.

The Queen Mother is not innocent, and it is not easy to find evidence of her guilt.

The study in the Prime Minister's Mansion.

Prime Minister Zhang looked at the evidence of the Queen Mother's crime and sneered, "Queen Mother, Queen Mother, you have dirty hands and feet, and you dare to be so presumptuous and bully my daughter."

a few days later.

The emperor heard some unpleasant remarks about the empress dowager.

When the emperor heard these remarks, he was furious. He immediately summoned the minister who had provided evidence and asked him about the truth of these remarks. The minister presented the evidence of the empress dowager's crimes to the emperor and exaggerated her evil deeds.

After reading this, the emperor was so angry that he slammed the table. He had always been dissatisfied with the empress dowager, and now seeing these evidences, he was even more determined to punish her.

He immediately ordered a thorough investigation of the matter, and if it was confirmed to be true, there would be no leniency.

When the Queen Mother heard the news, she panicked and began to try every possible way to save the situation, even trying to win over some ministers, but it was too late.

The emperor was already very dissatisfied with her.

The Queen Mother arrived upon hearing the news, dressed in an exquisite phoenix robe, and walked hurriedly but still with dignity.

There was a flash of astonishment in her eyes, which then turned into a gentle maternal glow as she tried to use family affection as a shield to resist the coming storm.

"My son, these are all misunderstandings. Everything your mother has done is for you and the stability of this country."

The Queen Mother's voice was filled with pleading and reluctance. She tried to use the love between mother and son in the past to awaken a trace of pity in the Emperor's heart.

However, the emperor's eyes were cold and did not waver in the slightest.

He had been unhappy for a long time. This empress dowager did nothing serious and was always looking for trouble all day long.

I originally thought that they really were vegetarians and chanted Buddhist scriptures, but now I think about it, it’s ridiculous.

"Mother, do you think I am still that ignorant child? I have long been aware of everything you have done over the years. If it were not for our blood relationship, I would have..." The emperor's words came to an abrupt end, but his dissatisfaction was self-evident.

I can't do anything well, there's no point in staying in the palace.

When the Queen Mother saw this, her heart sank. She knew that the Emperor was no longer a puppet who could be manipulated at will.

She tried to speak again, but found her voice was trembling and she was powerless.

"My son, are you really so determined? Don't forget, I am your mother. There is an unbreakable blood bond between us..." The Queen Mother's tone contained both threats and pleading, but more of it was unwillingness and despair.

The emperor smiled coldly, his eyes revealing determination and resoluteness, "Blood relationship? So what? In a place where imperial power is supreme, how much can family affection be worth? Mother, you should know that my patience has long been exhausted."

When the Queen Mother saw this, she knew that the situation was hopeless. A trace of despair and resentment flashed in her eyes, but she was powerless to do anything.

At this moment, a depressing and heavy atmosphere permeated the palace, as if even the air had solidified.

The mother-son relationship between the emperor and the empress dowager, which had never been very good to begin with, completely collapsed at this moment.

"Mother, don't you like to eat vegetarian food and pray for blessings? Then go and pray."

The Queen Mother is going to pray.

Deep in the harem, the news spread quietly like the breeze.

The Queen Mother is about to leave for the Royal Temple for a blessing ceremony.

This should have been a major event that touched everyone's heart. After all, the Queen Mother's health and well-being were directly related to the peace and prosperity of the harem.

However, when this news reached the ears of the concubines in the palaces, it did not seem to cause much waves.

There was no excessive concern, nor deliberate indifference or attention on the faces of the concubines, but just that indifferent attitude, revealing an indifference towards palace life that they were accustomed to.

And then there is the neglect of the Queen Mother.

Just a queen mother.

When Zhang Wanxin heard the news, she almost died of laughter.

It turns out that things aren’t that great between the Emperor and the Queen Mother.

"Qingju, let's go and see the Queen Mother."

"Yes, ma'am."

When Zhang Wanxin stepped into the Queen Mother's bedroom, the Queen Mother was resting with her eyes closed, her face showing fatigue and sadness.

Zhang Wanxin stepped forward lightly, her voice soft but piercing: "Ah, Queen Mother, you have such a leisurely time these days of self-cultivation, which is much more comfortable than our busy days in the palace. Oh, I really envy you for being able to go out and play."

The Queen Mother slowly opened her eyes, her gaze revealing a hint of helplessness and hatred, but she said nothing.

Seeing this, Zhang Wanxin became even more aggressive: "Look, the Queen Mother went to the temple. The air there is a bit fresher than in the palace. I think the Queen Mother must have realized a lot of the truth of life when she went there. She is not like ordinary people like us who are still struggling in the world."

After saying this, Zhang Wanxin sighed pretentiously. The contempt and complacency in her eyes pierced the empress dowager's heart like a sharp blade.

When the Queen Mother heard this, she became furious and her blood boiled. For a moment, she could not control herself and spat out a mouthful of blood, staining her clothes red.

When Zhang Wanxin saw that the Queen Mother was so angry about her words that she vomited blood, she did not feel the slightest bit of guilt. Instead, she felt an indescribable pleasure.

The corners of her mouth formed an even more obvious sneer, and her eyes flashed with pride and cruelty, as if all this was within her expectations, and even exceeded her expectations.

Vomit, vomit more, and leave this world quickly.

"Oh my god, I vomited blood. It's good for your health."

Zhang Wanxin patted her chest and smiled charmingly.

"Oh, Queen Mother, what's wrong with you? Could it be that my words were too blunt and you couldn't bear it?" Zhang Wanxin pretended to be surprised, but her tone was full of sarcasm and provocation. "I came to visit you sincerely and wanted to listen to your teachings, but I didn't expect..."

She paused for a moment and continued, "I didn't expect that your body is so fragile. How are you going to survive in that temple in the future?"

Zhang Wanxin's words were like sharp daggers, constantly stabbing the empress dowager's heart.

After hearing this, the Queen Mother's face turned pale as paper, her chest heaved violently, anger and grief mixed together, and she even spat out several mouthfuls of blood, staining the blue bricks on the ground red. The air was filled with a pungent smell of blood.

When Zhang Wanxin saw this, she was a little surprised, but more of it was irrepressible excitement and satisfaction.

"Your Highness, you must take good care of yourself. After all, you are still young and have many years to live. You must take good care of your health."

After saying that, Zhang Wanxin turned and left, leaving behind a mess on the ground and the helpless and desperate figure of the Queen Mother.