Become a winner in life after binding the childbearing system

After Xiao Jin successfully ascended the throne, the first thing he did was to enthrone Shen Yao as the empress dowager, and Xiao Yanchen was promoted to the emperor.

All the concubines in Xiao Yanchen's harem were promoted one level higher and moved to other palaces to make room for the new emperor Xiao Jin.

Because of the presence of Shen Yao, the big Buddha, there was no voice of opposition from the harem during the entire process, and it went incredibly smoothly.

"My son thought these people would make a fuss," after all, there was a precedent. Xiao Yanchen suffered a lot in this regard in the past.

Shen Yao smiled faintly, "With me here, they still have to live their lives, so they dare not make too much trouble."

Otherwise, they would meet each other every day, and it would be easy for Shen Yao to punish them.

Xiao Jin nodded in agreement, thinking that his mother was right.

"Well, the reason I asked you to come here this time is because of some issues concerning the placement of the Emperor.

You have ascended the throne, and I would like to take this opportunity to bring the retired emperor and the concubines in the palace to live in Yichang Garden.

Compared to the palace, Yichang Garden is more suitable for the emperor to recuperate."

The palace was too chaotic. Not only were there old people like them from the time of the retired emperor, but there were also new people from the time of the new emperor. Even some of the previous emperor's concubines who were in good health were still living in the harem.

With so many people gathered together, any slight problem will trigger a series of events.

It’s not that Shen Yao is too sensitive, there’s really no need to make things so complicated.

It would be better to go directly to Yichang Garden. With Shen Yao there, we will be able to suppress these people.

Even if Xiao Yanchen woke up later, what could he do in Yichang Garden?

The emperor is far away and his hands cannot reach that far.

Just like the previous emperor, just be a mascot honestly.

After hearing what his mother said, Xiao Jin's first reaction was that his mother was sacrificing for him.

Otherwise, why would Shen Yao, as the empress dowager, go to live in Yichang Garden?

If she stayed in the palace, who would dare to give her a hard time?

"Mother, I can arrange for my father to go there first, and prepare the palace maids to take care of him. You can stay in the palace and help me stabilize the harem.

Besides, Yu has just taken over the palace power, and there are still many aspects that she is not used to, and she needs your help to keep an eye on them. "So why go to Yichang Garden?

Shen Yao:......

Although Shen Yao was very happy to hear her son say this.

But he had to leave. If he stayed, it would make things difficult for Xiao Jin.

Besides, although Yu had just taken over the palace power not long ago, she did not necessarily need her help to keep an eye on things.

People are sensitive when facing power. The reason why Xiao Jin can say this is that Shen Yao will not split up with him about the former dynasty, otherwise Xiao Jin would not be able to say such sarcastic words.

As someone who was involved in the normal transition from empress to empress dowager, Shen Yao knew too well some of the roles of the empress.

Back then, Wei Jingyi was forced to be caught between the two Empress Dowagers.

Yu is Shen Yao's personally chosen daughter-in-law, and it seems that she is doing a good job as the queen.

Then there is no need for Shen Yao to conflict with the other party for the so-called power.

If they leave the palace, everyone will be happy; if they stay, there is a high probability that something will go wrong.

It is clear how to choose.

"I know what you're thinking, but Yichang Garden cannot be without a leader. Moreover, the Emperor is going there, so as the Empress Dowager, I have to go."

"But when the late emperor was alive, the two empress dowagers stayed in the palace," and never followed.

Xiao Jin pursed his lips, knowing that these words shouldn't come out of his mouth, but still felt it was a pity.

Shen Yao was quite open-minded. She patted Xiao Jin's shoulder to comfort him.

It's understandable. After all, this is a long separation between mother and son in the true sense.

Shen Yao went to Yichang Garden, which meant giving up her life in the palace.

This was the first time Xiao Jin had experienced this in his life, and even though he had prepared himself mentally, he still felt sad and reluctant.

"Okay, don't be willful. Besides, I'm just going to Yichang Garden and I'll come back regularly." No way!

Why would you come back to live in the cage of the harem when you can go out and play by yourself?

Shen Yao had wanted to run away for a long time, and Xiao Yanchen's accident this time also gave Shen Yao an opportunity. No matter what, Shen Yao would not miss it.

Xiao Jin: ...

What could Xiao Jin say? His own mother was determined to leave the palace, so he could only nod in agreement.

Just like that, the mother and son reached an agreement and discussed the time arrangement for leaving the palace, which was finally implemented smoothly one month after Xiao Jin ascended the throne.

The weather at the end of April has warmed up early.

Shen Yao, wearing a plain palace dress, signaled Yu and Xiao Jin to go back quickly.

It was getting late, so they should set off to avoid delays on the road.

"No need to see you off"

Putting down the curtain in her hand, Shen Yao sat in the carriage and let out a long sigh of relief.

Jingle Bell--

Carriage bells rang out, and the carriage that had stopped began to move slowly forward.

This time, Shen Yao left very resolutely, and all the people imprisoned in the palace were packed up and taken away.

Apart from anything else, Yu was very grateful for this, otherwise it would be difficult for her, the queen, to deal with a few difficult and troublesome elders.

After a few years, Yu is no longer as naive as before.

Her mature appearance and progressive thinking made Yu calm enough to face the throne of Queen.

It’s no wonder that Shen Yao would feel at ease to hand over the harem to Yu family. It’s really that Yu Yansi is too talented.

"emperor"

"Queen, let's go back."

Xiao Jin felt a little disappointed, and was still in a bad mood when he turned around and walked away.

Seeing this, Yu Yansi opened her mouth to persuade her, "I think leaving the palace will be a happy thing for my mother."

It can be seen that Shen Yao even walks inexplicably lighter.

Xiao Jin nodded and said, "Mother, I have long wanted to leave the harem," the cage that has imprisoned her for countless years.

Yu Yansi held Xiao Jin's hand and said, "So Your Majesty should not be disappointed. Your mother got what she wanted, so she should be happy."

Xiao Jin turned his head and looked at Yu Yansi steadily, then suddenly smiled, "Yes, you should be happy."

"Queen, will you always stay with me?" As the Queen.

"Yes, I will always accompany Your Majesty," as the queen.

……

"Your Majesty, we have arrived at Yichang Garden."

Shen Yao, who was sitting in the car, was awakened by the sound and was still in a trance for a moment.

arrive? So fast!

Standing up and slowly walking down from the carriage, Shen Yao looked up at the legendary imperial retirement villa in front of him.

"Go and settle the emperor and concubines first. Remember to take good care of them."

She couldn't expect the people she brought here to have accidents one after another just because they moved to a new place.

Qiuyue nodded in agreement, turned around and whispered instructions to the palace servants who were serving her, then waved her hand and sent them away.

"My lady, I will help you in."

Qiuyue reached out and held Shen Yao's arm firmly, and walked forward into Yichang Garden.

During Shen Yao's more than ten years as queen, she visited countless palaces and villas.

There were only a few visits to Yichang Garden, all to visit the late emperor.

At that time, the late emperor was in poor health, and Shen Yao, as his daughter-in-law, and Xiao Yanchen came to take care of him.

Of course, I didn't have time to appreciate the scenery in the garden.

It is different now. The late emperor has long passed away, and Xiao Yanchen has followed in his footsteps. Shen Yao is now free and has enough patience to appreciate the beautiful scenery.

The ground is paved with bluestone, there is a small bridge with flowing water, red flowers and green willows, and shady greenery.

Looking at the surrounding layout and scenery, Shen Yao couldn't help but sigh that Yichang Garden was indeed a good place.

Well, anyway, when you feel bored in the future, you will feel much better if you go out for a walk and have a look.

Walking around the corridor and passing through the moon gate, Shen Yao returned to where he lived.

It was very close to Xiao Yanchen's residence, and there were no other concubines living nearby.

"It's a good arrangement. The emperor needs to have someone watching him at all times."

It’s better for Xiao Yanchen to be alive. Even though there is no love between them anymore, the children are still there.

This time when Shen Yao came to Yichang Garden, she didn't even bring the youngest child, Xiao Wei, because she had considered this issue.

For the time being, we should wait until Xiao Yanchen wakes up before allowing the younger generation to have frequent contact.

……

Xiao Yanchen woke up one evening half a year after Xiao Jin ascended the throne.

Shen Yao still remembers that time when the sunset glow in the sky was extremely red.

Experienced elders all said that there will be heavy rain tomorrow and we should prepare in advance.

Just at this moment, Zhaocai ran over with a sweaty face and told her that Xiao Yanchen had woken up.

woke up? !

Shen Yao subconsciously tightened her hand around Qiuyue's. She was a little surprised. Didn't the imperial physician say that Xiao Yanchen would need at least a month to recover? How come he woke up so early?

Zhaocai was breathing heavily, still immersed in joy and unable to extricate himself, so naturally he did not notice the change in Shen Yao's expression.

He was still talking about Xiao Yanchen's situation, including what happened before and after he woke up.

Shen Yao no longer hesitated and led people directly to the courtyard where Xiao Yanchen was.

It was a pity that Shen Yao arrived at an inopportune time. When Xiao Yanchen woke up, he was so weak that he fell asleep.

"As for the situation of the Emperor, when will he be able to communicate normally with others?"

Shen Yao clenched her fingers slightly in her sleeves and asked the imperial physician who was in charge of taking her pulse.

The imperial physician stroked the tiger's whitish whiskers and gave an answer of at least half a month.

Shen Yao lowered her eyes, "In that case, I'll trouble the imperial physician to take good care of me. I'll write a letter to inform the emperor immediately.

As for the Emperor, everything is based on his health."

The imperial physician bowed and clasped his hands, "I obey your order."

Shen Yao turned around and gave some more instructions to Zhaocai. After getting Zhaocai's full support, she left again.

However, with Shen Yao's departure, a letter to the capital was also sent out from Yichang Garden.

Because Xiao Yanchen suddenly woke up, Shen Yao and Xiao Jin exchanged letters for several days.

The two finally decided how to communicate with Xiao Yanchen who had woken up.

Shen Yao will take action first, and then Xiao Jin will meet.

In addition, the two people temporarily blocked the news about Xiao Yanchen's awakening, so as not to cause shock in the court and shake the foundation of Dajing.

Shen Yao had everything ready. When the imperial physician sent news that Xiao Yanchen was able to communicate normally, Shen Yao met him as she wished.

When the husband and wife met, one sat and the other stood, and the distance of a few steps between them seemed like a sea of ​​clouds.

"Queen Mother"

"Overlord"

Shen Yao's voice did not change, and even the smile on her face was just right.

Xiao Yanchen's voice was a little hoarse. He hadn't spoken in a long time and he still needed to adapt.

"How long have you slept?"

"Replying to the Emperor, it has been nearly eight months."

"It's been so long, no wonder."

Shen Yao remained silent, listening to Xiao Yanchen's sighs, and would answer his questions when necessary.

Xiao Yanchen was a little uncomfortable at first, but after talking more, he became more normal.

Looking up, Xiao Yanchen looked at Shen Yao, who had become the empress dowager, with a complicated expression. He stretched out his palm and placed it flat in the air.

Seeing this, Shen Yao took two steps forward without hesitation and placed her hand in the other person's palm.

"Yao'er"

His hands were clenched tightly, and Shen Yao could still see Xiao Yanchen's thin arms exposed when his sleeves fluttered.

After being in a coma for eight months, Xiao Yanchen's physical condition completely deteriorated.

His originally fit body had become a skeleton.

All over his body, there is only a thin layer of skin covering his bones and flesh.

There is no way, all patients are like this, and this is the result of the imperial doctors' day and night care.

If it were any other ordinary citizen, they would have gone to hell long ago and never woke up again.

"You should take care of yourself. No matter what, I will always be by your side."

Shen Yao sat down beside Xiao Yanchen's bed and pushed the big hand that was holding her into the quilt.

Xiao Yanchen looked at Shen Yao who was so close to him, and smiled and told her not to be busy, "Stay with me, we haven't had a good talk for a long time."

The gentle voice brushed across Shen Yao's cheek, bringing tears to her eyes.

It fell without any warning, and Shen Yao looked at Xiao Yanchen with a sad face.

Xiao Yanchen suddenly felt a little embarrassed and wanted to reach out to help Shen Yao wipe her tears. However, because he was not skilled in the movements, he was so flustered that he ended up making things worse.

"puff"

Looking at the dilemma Xiao Yanchen was facing, Shen Yao couldn't help but laugh out loud.

The sound made his tense body relax a little. Xiao Yanchen patted Shen Yao on the shoulder and said, "Don't cry."

Shen Yao smiled through her tears, "You make me cry, but you don't let me cry, what should I do?"

Xiao Yanchen slowly opened his arms, "I just want you to be happy."

Shen Yao embraced Xiao Yanchen in her arms, her strength and movements were very gentle, "I am very happy that you can wake up."

"I am no longer the Emperor"

"In my heart, you have always been the emperor."

"Okay, okay, I am the emperor..."

On the third day after Shen Yao and Xiao Yanchen reconciled, Xiao Jin hurried over with Yu and several children.

Xiao Yanchen's body had recovered well, and he no longer had the previous hostility when he saw Xiao Jin.

The father and son calmly discussed matters concerning state affairs.

Xiao Jin is fair in his dealings, much like Xiao Yanchen when he was young.

No matter how many emotions he had in his heart, they all turned into pride in Xiao Jin in the end, "Yao'er, our child is very good. A hundred years later, I will also have the face to meet the ancestors of the Dajing Dynasty."

Shen Yao glared at him and said, "Jin'er is young, and I need your help to check many things.

It is too early to speak now. I think you are just imagining things."

Xiao Yanchen laughed heartily, "Hahahahaha, it's my fault. I will never speak like that next time."

Shen Yao nodded in satisfaction, turned around and handed the cooked medicine to Xiao Yanchen, "The imperial physician said that your body has recovered very well. Drink it for another two days, and it's time to change the prescription."

"Change again?"

"Well, timely adjustment of the relevant prescriptions will be beneficial to your health..."

creak-

After closing the door, Shen Yao said goodbye to Zhaocai and left with Qiuyue.

"Your Majesty, the matter between Concubine Xian and those young ladies has not yet been explained to the Grand Emperor. Is that inappropriate?"

"What's wrong with that? The virtuous concubine committed suicide out of fear of punishment, and the two pregnant concubines died in premature births. Wouldn't it affect the emperor's recovery if we tell them about it?"

Shen Yao turned her head to look at the courtyard that was getting farther and farther away, and the tenderness on her face turned into calm and indifferent.

Walking forward, Shen Yao opened her mouth and spoke in a voice so low that it was almost inaudible, "Since you're going to pretend, you might as well pretend to the end," she had plenty of time anyway.

It’s just acting. What can be performed in the palace can also be performed in Yichang Garden.

In this life, Shen Yao's fate is destined to be entangled with Xiao Yanchen.

Fortunately, Shen Yao was not afraid and did not believe it.

……