Reborn to marry, she no longer wants to be the young master's mother

Finally, outside the palace gate, the long-awaited figure slowly came into view. Xie Chaochao, dressed in a simple yet luxurious palace dress, with a simple and elegant jade hairpin in her hair, had a bit of fatigue from the journey between her brows, but also added a bit of indescribable charm and tenacity. Her eyes flickered slightly when she saw Chu Heng, as if she had thousands of words to say, but didn't know where to start for a moment.

"Chao Chao..." Chu Heng's voice was trembling slightly. He almost took two steps at a time and stepped forward to hold Xie Chao Chao's hand, but she gently moved aside to avoid him. Xie Chao Chao's voice was soft and slightly hoarse. She opened her red lips slightly and said lightly, "Your Majesty, I am tired and want to go back to the palace to rest first."

This sentence, like a basin of cold water, instantly extinguished Chu Heng's enthusiasm. But he soon realized that Xie Chaochao must have experienced countless hardships and difficulties on this journey. So, he suppressed the disappointment in his heart, put on an extremely gentle smile, and whispered softly: "Okay, I will order someone to prepare the most comfortable bedroom, and then order the imperial physician to regulate your body. You rest assured, and when you wake up, I will tell you in detail about the pain of missing you during this period."

After that, Chu Heng personally led Xie Chaochao through the exquisite palace gates, taking every step carefully, for fear of disturbing her rare tranquility. Although Xie Chaochao felt mixed emotions, she couldn't help but feel a little warm in her heart when she saw Chu Heng's gentle and firm back. She knew that no matter how turbulent the outside world was, this palace and this man would always be her most solid support.

Empress Xie Chaochao, wearing a luxurious golden phoenix robe, sat in the magnificent Fengyi Palace, revealing a subtle worry between her brows. Outside the window, the afterglow of the setting sun sprinkled on the exquisite glazed tiles, reflecting a gorgeous and lonely light, just like her mood at the moment. She gently put down the teacup in her hand, and the crisp sound seemed particularly harsh in the empty hall, and it seemed to remind her that it was time to face the topic she didn't want to touch.

Prime Minister Li Mubai, dressed in plain court robes, stepped steadily into Fengyi Palace. His eyes were deep, as if he could see into the deepest secrets of people's hearts. He slowly knelt on the ground, his voice low and firm: "Empress, I have the audacity to ask for a favor."

Xie Chaochao stared at him sharply, with a look that showed the majesty of a queen, as well as a complex mix of trust and suspicion towards this old minister. "Sir, why do you have to be so polite between you and me? Just say it."

Li Mubai took a deep breath, as if he had made up his mind: "Your Majesty, I beg you to persuade the Emperor to choose a concubine for the sake of the country and the health of the Emperor."

As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere in Fengyi Palace froze instantly. A trace of astonishment flashed across Xie Chaochao's eyes, which was then replaced by deep sadness. She stood up, walked to the window, and stared at the setting sun in the distance, with a barely perceptible tremor in her voice: "My Lord, do you know that this palace may seem prosperous, but it is actually lonely? The Emperor and I have been childhood sweethearts since we were young. How can anyone else replace this friendship? How can you ask me to share this world that belongs to the two of us?"

Li Mubai raised his head, his eyes full of sincerity and helplessness: "Your Majesty, I understand that you and the Emperor have a deep affection for each other. But the Emperor is the ruler of all people, and he carries the future of the entire country on his shoulders. In recent years, the Emperor has been busy with state affairs, and his health has been weakening. If there is no new bloodline to continue, the future of Daxia will be worrying. This humble minister is actually considering the overall situation. I hope Your Majesty can understand my painstaking efforts."

Xie Chaochao turned around and looked at Li Mubai with complicated eyes. She felt mixed emotions. She knew that what Li Mubai said was true, but as a queen, she also had her own persistence and reluctance. This battle between love and responsibility quietly unfolded in her heart, like a night-blooming cereus quietly blooming in the night, beautiful and short-lived, but full of unpredictable variables.

Finally, Xie Chaochao spoke slowly, with a hint of determination and relief in his voice: "Xiao, I promise you that I will try my best to persuade the emperor. But whether it will succeed depends on God's will. I only hope that all this is for Daxia and for the emperor."

In the ancient and prosperous capital, the setting sun is like blood, dyeing the sky a brilliant crimson, and the streets are bustling with people. In this imperial city where power and conspiracy are intertwined, a contest between truth and lies is quietly kicking off.

Xie Chaochao, a young man wearing a light blue shirt and revealing an extraordinary temperament, stood in front of the magnificent palace. His eyes were as clear as water, but they hid a depth unknown to others. He said softly but firmly: "I, Xie Chaochao, have always acted uprightly. I have never used my power to oppress others, and I have never stopped anyone from speaking the truth in their hearts. If you feel unfair, you can speak out, but please don't make trouble here for no reason and talk nonsense."

Before he finished speaking, a breeze blew by, causing his sleeves to flutter, as if even the air was shaken, and the hustle and bustle around him seemed to freeze at this moment.

The prime minister opposite him was wearing a complicated and luxurious court robe, a purple and gold crown on his head, his face was stern, and his eyes were shining with an unquestionable light. He slowly stepped forward and said in a low and powerful voice: "Thank you, sir, this is wrong. As a pillar of the country, I should put the country and the people first. Everything I say and do is for the welfare of the people of the world. Today's matter is related to the integrity of the court and the peace of the people. How can it be summarized by nonsense? Every word and sentence of what I said is verifiable, and facts speak louder than words."

As the prime minister finished speaking, the atmosphere around him suddenly became tense, as if an invisible undercurrent was surging through the crowd. The faces of the onlookers were filled with different expressions, some were curious, some were worried, and some were waiting for the development of the situation, ready to watch a good show.

The afterglow of the setting sun fell on the two people, lengthening their shadows and reflecting the persistence and indomitable spirit in their hearts. Xie Chaochao frowned slightly. He knew that the prime minister in front of him was not an easy person to deal with, and the forces involved behind him were even more complicated. But even so, he was unwilling to back down, because he knew that the truth and justice often require someone to stand up and bravely pursue and defend them.

"Since the Prime Minister is so sure, let us base our argument on facts and convince others with reason." Xie Chaochao's voice was soft, but every word was sonorous and powerful, as if it could penetrate people's hearts. "Today, let us clarify the whole story in front of everyone in this imperial city and let the truth be known to the world."