Forced to die for his loyalty, he was reborn in the arms of the cold and cruel regent!

Shen Mengyao was serving nearby, and when she heard the empress dowager speak, she was so excited that she was almost at a loss for words.

The Queen Mother looked up when she heard the noise. The moment she saw clearly that it was her, a trace of doubt flashed in her eyes: "You kid, why have you lost so much weight?"

Shen Mengyao was so excited that she couldn't utter a word.

Fu Qing came over and briefly recounted what had happened before.

The Queen Mother was astonished.

"I was unconscious for so long, why would Shaohua want to murder me?"

Fu Qing sighed and explained the whole story in detail.

"This child is so confused. It would be better for him to leave this world and go to a Buddhist temple for further studies, rather than stay in this world and make one mess after another." The queen mother struggled to get up.

Seeing this, Shen Mengyao stepped forward and helped the empress dowager up.

The Queen Mother looked at her gently and said, "They all said it was because of you. Because of the relationship between you and the Regent, she framed you. You have really suffered, child. I have never seen the friendship between you and the Regent."

"It's all Mengyao's fault." Shen Mengyao lowered her head.

"How can I blame you for being so cruel?" The Queen Mother patted her hands gently and said, "You are such a ruthless child. If the husband you dream of is really snatched away by someone else, you will regret it for the rest of your life!"

Shen Mengyao looked a little embarrassed, but she was still denying, "I know the prince, but we are just casual acquaintances, we are not that close."

When the Queen Mother heard this, a hint of deep meaning flashed in her eyes. She gently patted the back of Shen Mengyao's hand and said earnestly: "Child, emotional matters are often not as simple as they seem. Although I am old, I still have some vision in judging people. You and the prince are a good match."

Shen Mengyao felt warm in her heart, but also a little at a loss. She looked up at the empress dowager, her eyes flashing with complex emotions.

"Queen Mother, Mengyao only wishes for the safety of her family and the prosperity of the country. As for personal feelings, Mengyao does not dare to think too much."

The Queen Mother smiled slightly, and that smile contained so much love and understanding.

"Silly child, how can you be heartless in your life? However, as a member of the royal family, you have no control over many things. You need to be more cautious. But I believe that if you have love in your heart, it will illuminate the way forward and you will find your own happiness.

Shen Mengyao nodded gently, thinking secretly in her heart. The Queen Mother's words were like a warm current, slowly flowing into her heart, making her feel unprecedented warmth and firmness.

Afterwards, the Queen Mother asked about Duke Shen's recent situation. Upon learning that Duke Shen's family was implicated by rumors, the Queen Mother frowned, showing deep worry.

"The Shen family has been loyal for generations. How can they be wronged because of the slander of a villain? This matter must be thoroughly investigated to clear the Shen family's name."

When Shen Mengyao heard this, a feeling of gratitude surged in her heart.

"Thank you, Queen Mother. Meng Yao will do her best to find out the truth and clear my father's name."

The Queen Mother nodded, her eyes full of trust and expectation.

"Mengyao, you have grown up and become stronger. I believe that you can handle all of this. But you must also remember that no matter what difficulties you encounter, I will support you behind the scenes."

Shen Mengyao was so moved that she almost cried. She held the Queen Mother's hand tightly and choked up, "Grandmother, I will never forget your kindness to me."

The Queen Mother smiled and patted the back of her hand gently, indicating that she didn't need to do so.

In a trance, she recalled what happened in her previous life. It was around this time that the empress dowager fell seriously ill and passed away. Could it be that it was because she had done her best to protect Duke Shen's family that the villains who harmed Duke Shen were so cruel to her?

Thinking of this, she felt even more moved and sad. She didn't expect that there were so many people protecting her, but she had let them down. Fortunately, in this life, everything was still in time.

Shen Mengyao buried her head in the Queen Mother's knees, feeling the long-lost warmth.

"Grandmother, when the weather gets better next spring, let's hold a hundred-flower banquet and I'll play the piano for you, okay?"

"Okay." The Queen Mother nodded.

In the eldest prince's mansion, after suffering a heavy blow, he was somewhat devastated and drank wine in big gulps.

Zhang Daozi slowly walked out from behind the screen: "Drinking like this is useless."

The eldest prince opened his blurry eyes and said, "Then tell me what will be useful?"

Zhang Daozi took a deep breath and said, "Whether the emperor is sure or not, he will guess that you already know your life experience. In this way, he will be even less likely to pass the throne to you, so we must strike first."

"How can we strike first?" The eldest prince glanced at him and said coldly, "I have nothing left."

"You still have the support of the Wen family. Now the Wen family is in its heyday in the eyes of the emperor, and Duke Shen is also suspected by the emperor. You haven't lost yet, and we still have the possibility of a comeback." Zhang Daozi looked up at him.

"Can things go so smoothly?" asked the eldest prince in a deep voice.

"I have found out the whereabouts of the jade pendant. As long as we get it, we will be able to open the treasure. Then we can use money to bribe people and gather a group of people." Zhang Daozi looked determined.

"The winners and losers are determined at this moment. Does the eldest prince want to be mediocre all his life?"

"But this is treason." The eldest prince was still a little hesitant.

But Zhang Daozi was still trying to deceive people: "Don't you want to avenge your mother's family?"

Upon hearing the words "mother's family", the eldest prince closed his eyes in pain. It was the emperor and Duke Shen who made him a lonely man in this world!

"Revenge..." The eldest prince muttered to himself, every word seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth, with endless hatred and unwillingness. He raised his head suddenly, his eyes flashing with determination, "Okay, then let's give it a try! But this time, I want to make sure it is foolproof."

Seeing this, Zhang Daozi curled up a triumphant smile. He knew very well that once the anger in the eldest prince's heart was ignited, there would be no turning back.

"Don't worry, my prince. I have a detailed plan. First, we need to find the jade pendant, which is the key to unlocking everything. Second, we need to secretly contact those generals and officials who are dissatisfied with the court, especially those who are dissatisfied because of the Shen family's affairs. Finally, use the financial resources and influence of the Wen family to provide support for our actions."

The eldest prince hesitated for a moment, and finally nodded. "You go and make the arrangements, but remember, you must be cautious in this matter. Once it is exposed, we will be doomed."

Zhang Daozi bowed and accepted the order. He turned around and was about to leave, but he stopped as if he remembered something and turned back to say, "Prince, there is one more thing. Although Shen Mengyao has been released temporarily, her relationship with the Regent seems to be unusual. We must be on guard against this person."

The eldest prince's face darkened instantly when he heard this. "Humph, if that's the case, let her live happily for a few more days. Once I accomplish my goal, she will be the first one to be retaliated against!"