The concubines in the harem were just the triggering factor. Ultimately, the Fengyi Palace lineage was too threatening, especially the smooth growth of Xiao Jin's children.

You know, there is a huge difference between an adult royal heir and an underage royal heir.

Not everyone can ascend the throne as a young emperor and take control of the government.

There are many ambitious people in the court. Xiao Yanchen feels uneasy about Xiao Jin's participation in politics and his growth rate, so Xiao Yanchen can't wait to rise up in resistance.

Shen Yao is just a chess piece used by Xiao Yanchen to test Xiao Jin. Shen Yao has a special identity and is the link between Xiao Yanchen and Xiao Jin.

Shen Yao exhaled, and when she turned to look at Xiao Jin, her eyes were serious and stubborn, "This is the fact, we can't just sit there and wait for death."

The more passive you are, the worse the situation will become.

Under such circumstances, simply giving in will not solve any problems.

Shen Yao now feels that instead of enduring, it is better to take the initiative and seek a way out.

Xiao Jin was not hesitant. After all, everyone has ambitions.

Besides, his own mother gave him such good innate conditions, so he can't blame others if he can't reach that position.

"My son is not afraid of anything else, but I am worried about my mother." Everything outside the palace is fine. Adult princes and princesses do not live in the palace, but there are still a few people left in the palace, especially since her biological mother is the queen. It is impossible for her to leave the palace alone before the emperor passes away.

Shen Yao smiled, her expression relaxed and her posture casual, "You guys are fine, I will be fine in the palace."

The position of queen is both a focal point and a safe haven.

Xiao Yanchen couldn't find any fault with Shen Yao, so he could only do nothing.

“You stay outside the palace and take good care of Xiao Yu and Xiao Yue. Your mother is in the palace, so you won’t suffer any loss.

Time waits for no one, and it’s time to take action on those matters that have been dragging on in the court.”

For example, some court officials who want to surrender should be accepted.

Before, they would still consider Xiao Yanchen's feelings, but now? Everything depends on their own abilities.

The conversation between Shen Yao and Xiao Jin lasted a very short time. Basically, after they finished talking, Xiao Jin left the palace directly. The total time was no more than two quarters of an hour.

Even if Xiao Yanchen from Taiji Hall knew about it, he would just smile and ignore it.

What can be said in such a short time?

Facts have proved that as long as you are mentally prepared, even only a quarter of an hour is enough.

Shen Yao fell silent again after Xiao Jin left, but of course, she still had to do what she was supposed to do.

All the concubines who had begun to show their talents in the harem were suppressed by Shen Yao.

Shen Yao even brought up this matter during her daily greetings and made a big fuss about it.

It's not that we don't allow people to fight, but everything has to be done in moderation. If it goes too far, no one will look good.

Shen Yao had the emperor's oral order in her hand and was also the queen, so she was in the right position.

Even if some concubines were dissatisfied after being dealt with, they did not dare to say a word. They only muttered in their hearts, and most of them just bowed their heads and accepted their fate.

There is no way, the situation is stronger than the people, so just be timid.

Shen Yao had no idea of ​​the various little thoughts in these concubines' minds.

Anyway, Xiao Yanchen asked her to handle the matter, so if she was not satisfied, she could go to Xiao Yanchen to argue.

However, with Xiao Yanchen's increasingly powerful aura, others probably wouldn't dare to provoke him.

After all, he is a replica of the previous emperor, and most people can’t stand it.

With Shen Yao in the harem, the other concubines can't cause much trouble.

In the previous dynasty, Xiao Jin acted in a low-key manner, constantly expanding his own power while avoiding Xiao Yanchen.

There are four princes in the court now. Among them, Xiao Yu and Xiao Jin are just runners-up, and Xiao Yu is Xiao Jin's twin brother.

There is basically no one who can fight with Xiao Jin.

As a last resort, Xiao Yanchen could only take the initiative to find something for Xiao Jin to do.

But as Xiao Jin's skills and abilities improved, Xiao Yanchen couldn't handle it anymore. He became wary and suppressed. These words were eventually used on Xiao Jin.

Right now Xiao Jin is trying to keep a low profile and it is unknown how long he can maintain his stable state.

……

"Your Majesty, this time when the Emperor went out of the palace to worship his ancestors, he only brought along a few concubines including Consort Xian." This was really too much.

Qiuyue couldn't help muttering that in the new year, she thought the emperor would have some dignity, but she didn't expect him to be so merciless.

Shen Yao was sitting in the main hall of Fengyi Palace with a half-drunk cup of tea beside her.

"The Emperor wants me to admit my mistakes, but how can I let him do that when it comes to offering sacrifices to our ancestors?"

Could Shen Yao just choose not to go? Xiao Yanchen was even more ruthless. He announced that Shen Yao was ill and needed to rest, and then he turned around and left with Concubine Xian and the others.

Ha~

Anyone can tell whether Shen Yao is healthy or not.

Xiao Yanchen is really too much. Has he lost his mind to this extent?

Shen Yao thought about it over and over again, but still couldn't understand how she and Xiao Yanchen had ended up in this situation.

There is no room for redemption. Even the last time Xiao Yanchen came to Fengyi Palace was before the New Year Palace Banquet. Now it is already the beginning of February, a month has passed.

Hey

Qiuyue felt sorry for her master, "My Lady"

Shen Yao shook her head, looked at the building outside again, and smiled faintly, "It's better not to go, so I won't get into trouble."

At least, given Xiao Yanchen's physical condition, he might not be able to withstand the harm from Concubine Xian and her gang.

The virtuous concubine lost her child two years ago and her health was damaged, so she started working as a pimp for Xiao Yanchen.

The concubines who were taken out of the palace by Xiao Yanchen this time were all from the Yunying Palace of Concubine Xian.

The location of the Yunying Palace is very remote because the Changle Palace is opposite this palace.

Changle Palace had long been sealed off because of the incident involving Sun Churuo and her son.

The Yunying Palace, located opposite the Changle Palace, was a cold palace in a shell before Concubine Xian entered the palace.

The virtuous concubine was also capable. She first relied on her own efforts to climb up the ladder, but later found that her path was not working, so she immediately changed her strategy and set her sights on other minor concubines.

Including the maids serving the virtuous concubine, all of them were outstanding in appearance.

Ha, she is worthy of being a person who can live a comfortable life in the harem. After using such means, Xiao Yanchen still has the nerve to say that she is good at using tricks. The most tricky person is none other than Concubine Xian.

"Your Majesty, you don't have to be sad about this matter. The emperor's trip was just a spur of the moment decision." What important significance can it have?

Qiuyue didn't say the rest of the sentence, but Shen Yao could hear it.

Patting Qiuyue's shoulder soothingly, Shen Yao was not really sad. In a situation like this that could not be changed, investing any more energy into it would be disrespectful to herself.

"This is a rare opportunity. Send a message outside the palace so that Prince Rong can seize it."

At a time like this, Xiao Yanchen was still willing to give up power to Xiao Jin, who was threatening him. It must be said that they, mother and son, were getting a great advantage.

Shen Yao would be happy if she could exchange the quota to leave the palace for such a benefit.

Qiuyue nodded in agreement and turned around to deliver a letter to Prince Rong's mansion outside the palace.

After Xiao Jin received the news, he sat in the study to think for a while and then took action immediately.

Since doing it or not will not change his father's attitude towards him, why not do it?

"Contact several stewards immediately to discuss the upcoming spring ploughing matters."

The beginning of February was the day for spring plowing, and his father ran out of the palace to worship his ancestors. Naturally, the rest of the work had to be done by his son.

Xiao Jin didn't care whether Xiao Yanchen would think he was a traitor when he heard the news.

Anyway, a regent should act like a regent.

Xiao Jin felt that he should do everything he should do, even if it was just a test.

Huh!

The fourth prince, Prince Rong, actually got involved in state affairs!

Is Prince Rong planning to seize power directly while the emperor is away?

They even dare to touch such civil matters as spring ploughing. You must know that food is the most important thing for people.

Xiao Jin's skillful movements brought great shock to the officials in the court.

Especially in the past few years, a considerable force has gathered around Xiao Jin.

Xiao Yanchen once tried to divide the people, but the final result was failure and of no avail.

In the end, the father and son chose to compromise, not interfere with each other, and temporarily focus on governing.

But right now, Prince Rong’s behavior seems to have crossed the line.

Some people think too much and have been wavering over the years, unable to make up their minds.

Now, because Xiao Yanchen is not in the court, they are all forced to join Xiao Jin's sphere of influence.

Court officials: ... Is this a disaster from heaven? They didn't have it!

The excitement of the previous dynasty was soon sent to the harem and outside the palace by those who were interested.

Shen Yao listened with great interest and even joked with Qiuyue. She felt that although Xiao Jin was a bit reckless, he did a great job!

He just vented her anger for her. Shen Yao had been annoyed by the Taiji Palace for so many years, and she was not a soft-hearted person.

As for the further outside of the palace, Xiao Yanchen was so furious that he directly tore up the secret letter that was sent to him.

Zhaocai, who was serving him personally, was so frightened that he was trembling all over, with his skinny body like a bamboo pole pressed against the ground.

He and his master have completely different body shapes. Wei Zhu is as fat as a ball, while Zhaocai is so thin that he can't even afford to eat.

Ever since Wei Zhu retired and Zhao Cai took over a few years ago, the relationship between Fengyi Palace and Taiji Palace has become less close.

Wei Zhu and Fengyi Palace are good friends, but that doesn’t mean he is willing to see his apprentice get close to Fengyi Palace.

Moreover, the emperor is sensitive and suspicious in his daily life. If Zhaocai wants to gain a foothold in his court, the best way is to be loyal and not think about anything that he shouldn't think about.

For example, right now, Zhaocai's biggest concern is to protect himself. As for making the emperor calm down? That's the business of other masters. He, a small eunuch, can't do this job.

"Get out! Get out of here!"

After hearing this, Zhaocai breathed a sigh of relief and crawled out of the room.

Then, there was a burst of knocking and banging in the room.

Zhaocai touched his pounding heart, thinking that the emperor would be angry for a while and wondering whether he should go in and disturb him. Just then, coincidentally, the virtuous concubine came with two charming little maids.

Lucky: Hmm? A ready-made target for testing

With his eyes shining and his pace quickening, Zhaocai approached Concubine Xian and tried to please her, then sent her into the room where she had just gotten angry.

It's amazing. He was angry before, but as soon as the beauty came in, he laughed even more happily.

Attracting wealth: ...

The virtuous concubine is indeed something, no wonder she is favored by the emperor and even followed him out of the palace this time.

Zhaocai reached out and touched his chin, thinking that the Queen in the palace might be in danger. The Concubine Xian was so powerful, she might be the next Queen.

In Zhaocai's little head, Shen Yao's position as the queen is very unstable.

After all, Zhaocai had heard the emperor talk about deposing the queen more than once (in his dreams).

With this premise, there is a high probability that Concubine Xian will become the Queen.

"Well, these have nothing to do with me, a little eunuch."

Shaking his head and getting rid of these thoughts from his mind, Zhaocai shrank his neck and stood at the door as a door god.

In the room, Concubine Xian brought her two little sisters to have fun with Xiao Yanchen.

He was still angry at first, but when he saw the pretty face of Concubine Xian and the two beautiful ladies beside him who called him "Emperor" in a delicate and weak voice, his anger instantly dissipated.

With a slightly nonchalant smile, Xiao Yanchen chose to join in.

His eyes gradually became intoxicated, and Xiao Yanchen lost himself in the calls of "Your Majesty".

……

"Serving the Emperor, you will definitely get some benefits."

The virtuous concubine looked at the emperor who was sleeping soundly on the couch, with fireworks of ambition flashing in her eyes.

Favored concubine? Nothing more than that.

"My queen, can the prescription you gave me really help me get pregnant?"

The beauty in palace dress looked timid, holding the cup in her hand, not knowing whether to put it down or take it up.

The virtuous concubine snorted, "Would I lie to you? Feel free to use it. This opportunity is the last chance for you and Ling Changzai. If it still doesn't work..." Then we have to talk about it. Her things, Liu Qingyan's, are not so easy to take.

Palace Beauty: ...

"Don't worry, Your Majesty. I and Ling Changzai understand," It's just medicine. It's not like we haven't used it before.

Your Majesty is in good health, it's just a matter of trying a few times, nothing will go wrong.

It has cost Lingchang and I a lot to be able to come out on this trip. If we can't get pregnant, it will be a real loss to my grandma's family.

Do you think that Concubine Xian is as virtuous as her title suggests? Those who really believed this statement have their corpses piled up.

It's not easy to get into the Yunying Palace, and it's even harder to stand out in it.

The virtuous concubine was very smart. She knew that she could not control the wealthy and powerful families, so she chose women who were all former palace maids, and only a pretty face could add points to their appearance.

Like the beauty in palace dress before you, she was born in the laundry department and was once ostracized because of her beauty. She was brought out by Concubine Xian under the pretext of transferring talents.

"Go ahead. I have high hopes for you. When you have children, you will know that everything today is worth it."

The virtuous concubine continued to make empty promises. After sending the person away, she laughed and turned to leave.

Alas, if it weren’t for my poor health, these concubines would never have had the chance to take care of things.

Now the only person standing in her way was the Queen, and the only thing between her and the Queen was an heir to the throne.

When there was an imperial heir, Concubine Xian smiled silently, as if she saw the position of empress within her grasp.

Shen Yao, who was far away in the palace, had no idea that someone outside the palace was eyeing the position of queen right under her.

But even if she knew, Shen Yao didn't think the other party could succeed.

If she wants to surpass her and become the new queen, she must first make the emperor depose the queen.

But the emperor’s health is deteriorating and there is no time left.

"What on earth did Xiao Yanchen do to have such a serious damage to his health, and yet he was able to come back safely?"

Shen Yao couldn't help but ask the system in her mind and was stunned by Xiao Yanchen's change.

If I remember correctly, Xiao Yanchen went out this time to inspect and worship his ancestors, not to seek pleasure.

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