[Comprehensive] Empress Variations

Yutao looked up at Yin Lihua who was sitting on the main seat, and wanted to speak a few times, but was forced down by herself.Every time I organize the language well, I always feel that it is not perfect, which may make Yin Lihua even more unhappy.Her eyes had long lost the calmness of the past, and there was a bit of tension and worry in her eyes.

"Yutao, do you have something to report?!" Yin Lihua put down the account book in her hands. Ever since she took control of the affairs of the harem, she has become more and more dignified.Only in front of Liu Xiu would she reveal her considerate and submissive appearance.

"My lord, the emperor summoned Yuan Luhou and others to the palace today to discuss the matter of sealing the empress." Yutao lowered her head slightly, using this movement to conceal the nervousness in her eyes. You need to work hard to keep your voice quiet so that it won't be noticed.

Yin Guiren has always attached the most importance to his own manners, even in front of her.The more prudent she is, the nobleman Yin will definitely not let herself lose her composure, so naturally she will not punish her.Although she knew that there was no way to appease Yin Guiren's anger, she could only reduce the possibility of being hurt as much as possible.

"What happened to the empress?!" The nobleman clenched her fingers slightly, and there was a trace of nervousness on her face.No matter how well-mannered she is on weekdays, she will still show emotions in the sight of her long-cherished wish for nearly 20 years.She is obviously Liu Xiu's original spouse, she has been concubine for so many years, can she finally return to her original wife's position?

She knew very well what the current situation was like recently.Therefore, she never thought about the possibility that Liu Xiu would not be re-established.As a result, Yutao's performance at this time was ignored.With such a hesitant attitude, why does she look like the master wants to be promoted?If Yin Lihua really wanted to become a queen, Yutao would definitely be happier than she expressed.

Yin Lihua took a deep breath and didn't let herself lose her composure.She casually put the account book in her hand aside, and her tone was obviously a little softer than before. "The emperor will make an order tomorrow?!"

"My lord, the news from Yuan Luhou sent people. The emperor has decreed to promote Duke Donghai and several other princes to be kings. The emperor rejected the proposal of the ministers to re-establish the queen. He told the ministers that 'most of the princes now They are already old and don't need the queen to teach them.' He also said that he is very satisfied with His Royal Highness..."

Yutao also knew that the longer the delay, the more hopeful and disappointed Yin Lihua would be, so she said everything she knew in one breath.She didn't dare to look up at Yin Lihua's face.

The blush on Yin Lihua's face faded, and her complexion became extraordinarily gloomy.She sat there for a long time, her back straight.I don't know how much willpower I used, but I finally suppressed that anger.

Why did Liu Xiu refuse to be crowned empress?When she first took control of Luoyang, she had no possibility of being a queen, and Liu Xiu had the idea of ​​making her a queen.Now that there is no obstacle, it is almost a matter of course for her to be promoted to empress, but he rejected the proposal of empress instead? !How could she be content with this? !

Obviously she is the one who gets Liu Xiu's love, Guo Shengtong is just a stupid loser.If Guo Shengtong becomes Liu Xiu's only queen, then she, Yin Lihua, will be a complete loser in the eyes of future generations.

Liu Xiu's guilt towards Guo Shengtong really reached this level? !Or did Liu Jiang get along with Liu Xiu day and night these days, and did he really get his approval?Liu Jiang is the prince identified by Liu Xiu, so where does he put their Yang'er? !

"My lord, you..." Yu Tao wanted to speak calmly, but she really didn't know what to say.Yin nobles value power, she has always known it.Even though many people in the harem envied Yin Lihua for being favored by the emperor for so many years, she was never satisfied.What she wanted was never this feeling.

The reason why she didn't let go of her grip was because she wanted to get more from this relationship.Even with a lot of accumulation, she has obtained the most honorable position of a woman, and she is the mother of the world.The anticipation for so many years has come to naught, how can this not make the nobleman feel uncomfortable.

The answer given by the emperor was really unexpected.When she heard the news, she asked repeatedly and found it unbelievable.However, they can only believe it.

"I'm fine." Yin Lihua looked much calmer than Yutao imagined, "The emperor should come to my place soon, and it depends on how we behave."

Yin Lihua suppressed the anger that had arisen in vain, and began to think about her next move.Whether the emperor is guilty of Guo Shengtong, or the emperor is really satisfied with Liu Jiang.The most important thing for her now is not to let the emperor feel disgusted with her because of the re-appointment.As long as he ensured his position in Liu Xiu's heart, there would always be time to achieve his goal.

"The emperor is here!" As if to prove what Yin Lihua said, it didn't take long before the servants announced from outside the door.

"The courtiers and concubines see the emperor." Yin Lihua bowed to Liu Xiu.

Liu Xiu's movements were also the same as before, and the expression on his face remained unchanged and soft.He reached out to support Yin Lihua, trying to make her stand up, but the huge force from his arm made him give up this action.Yin Lihua did not stand up as usual, she was still kneeling firmly on the ground. "Lihua, why are you doing this?!"

Liu Xiu pulled out her arm and looked down at Yin Lihua who was kneeling in front of him.Compared to the past, Yin Lihua's complexion seemed a bit haggard.She seemed to be secretly looking at his face, and the worry in her eyes really couldn't be faked.The profile that appeared in his sight from time to time was as beautiful as in memory.

He saw such a beautiful scene and was not obsessed with it.Instead, she was subconsciously thinking about what Yin Lihua wanted to plot.He sighed slightly, he used to really only see her best side.Yin Lihua's methods are not considered superb to him now, but he himself was fascinated by the relationship that he thought was pure and beautiful.

Yin Lihua also heard his sigh, and she relaxed a lot.She is the only person who can make Liu Xiu show a helpless expression, but can't bear to treat her coldly.She has always been special in Liu Xiu's life.If it was someone else, why would Liu Xiu come here to explain to her just after the discussion in the Quefei Hall? !

"Your majesty..." Yin Lihua looked ashamed when she wanted to speak.

Liu Xiu felt that Yin Lihua's appearance should be his favorite in the past, but now he is not as pleasing to the eye as Guo Shengtong's respectful face. "If Lihua has anything to say, just say it."

When Yin Lihua heard Liu Xiu's words, she seemed to straighten her expression obediently. "Your Majesty, this concubine is pleading guilty to you, Your Majesty."

"Lihua has done a lot of hard work in running the harem now, and there has never been any fault in the affairs of the harem these days, so why are you guilty?" Liu Xiu was able to guess the reason for Yin Lihua's actions, but the words he spoke were pretending to be unclear .

Yin Lihua lowered her eyes to conceal the momentary uneasiness in her eyes.She didn't know whether Liu Xiu really didn't guess it, or did it on purpose.Afterwards, she felt that she was overthinking again. In Liu Xiu's eyes, she was always pure and beautiful.Moreover, she has always tried her best to maintain her image.

"The concubine heard that some ministers want you to be re-established, and even elected the concubine to be the queen. This is naturally the fault of the concubine." Yin Lihua's appearance seemed to be suspected of taking other people's sins on her.This kind of behavior will make Liu Xiu feel that she is more cautious and does not rely on her status to be arrogant.Naturally, Liu Xiu will also get more sympathy.

"But there is this matter." Liu Xiu looked away from Yin Lihua.Yin Lihua's news came really fast.He didn't think that Yin Lihua just heard that the ministers wanted him to be re-established. I'm afraid, she was already very clear about his rejection.How long has it been since Yin Lihua has been in charge of the harem before she has such an ability?Or, did he already have such an ability a long time ago? !

Liu Xiu originally thought that even if he couldn't accept Yin Lihua's various calculations now, there was still something worth remembering between them.But after an objective understanding, he knew that he might not even be able to retain his memories.He thought that those beautiful scenes might also be in Yin Lihua's calculations.

This kind of calculation all the time is really a kind of ability.In the entire palace, there are probably not many people who can do this.It's no wonder that his love for Yin Lihua was 'everlasting'. "The cause and effect of this matter, I naturally know it in my mind. Li Hua needn't worry."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Yin Lihua relaxed a little before she finally got up.

Yin Lihua raised her head to meet Liu Xiu's gaze, and seemed to hesitate a bit.But she bit her lip and finally spoke. "The concubine thought that it would only take more than 50 days for the Empress Dowager Zhongshan to resign for the sake of the country. The early re-emergence would probably chill Empress Zhongshan's heart. Moreover, it would also make His Royal Highness feel uneasy. .Please think twice, Your Majesty."

Her words seemed to show concern for Guo Shengtong and Liu Jiang.It really showed her virtuous and magnanimous reputation.

"I have no intention of becoming a queen for the time being." Liu Xiu responded.What Yin Lihua meant was that the Empress Dowager Sun Yat-sen relied on her own merits, so she wouldn't agree to him being the empress?His Royal Highness the Crown Prince doesn't know the general idea, and having a new mother-in-law feels uneasy, and may even have the heart of disobedience? !Now that Liu Xiu heard every word Yin Lihua said, she couldn't help but think about it.

"It's best for the emperor to think so." Yin Lihua breathed a sigh of relief.She was also really relieved, from Liu Xiu's performance, she could tell that Liu Xiu didn't blame her.

Yin Lihua had a gentle smile on her face, but a trace of mystery flashed deep in her eyes.The emperor really paid more attention to Guo Shengtong and Liu Jiang.However, she will soon let this emphasis disappear. "Your Majesty, if my concubines can hear these rumors, so should the Empress Dowager Zhongshan. You can go to the Beigong to visit the Empress Dowager Zhongshan so that she won't worry about it."

Liu Xiu raised his head and glanced at Yin Lihua, those eyes looked really sincere, but now he felt that Yin Lihua was really vicious.With such a gentle look, all the words in the words are words that make it difficult for others to step down.He couldn't help but think of the days when he was with Yin Lihua and Guo Shengtong.It seems that many of Guo Shengtong's harsh and jealous impressions came from Yin Lihua's mouth.

When getting along with Yin Lihua in the past, even if the two of them didn't say anything, he would feel relaxed.Now he feels that the estrangement seems to have turned into reality, and he doesn't want to stay for a moment longer. "Li Hua is right, I will go to the North Palace now."

Yin Lihua was also slightly taken aback, she did not expect the emperor to go to the North Palace so soon.She thought that the emperor would at least sit by her side before going to the North Palace to give Guo Shengtong some flair.However, this is also good.The displeasure in the emperor's heart is probably the strongest at this time. Guo Shengtong is not a gentle and careless person in the first place. Facing the extremely angry emperor, she will only make him more angry.

"The concubine sends the emperor respectfully." After Yin Lihua figured it out, she happily sent her away.When he raised his head again, he could only see Liu Xiu's back.Liu Xiu's pace was obviously faster than usual, which made the corners of her lips smile.

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Liu Xiu had indeed not seen Guo Shengtong for a long time, in order to make his 'favor' towards Yin Lihua more real and to allow the Yin family to better enter the game, he suppressed his desire.Now that he had the opportunity, he clearly felt that he couldn't wait.

In this harem, Yin Lihua and Guo Shengtong were the only ones who impressed him the most.In the past, he paid more attention to Yin Lihua, which made Guo Shengtong very dissatisfied and even complained a lot.Now, after seeing Yin Lihua's other side, he couldn't help but compare with Guo Shengtong.

Only comparison can tell the good from the bad. In the past, he felt that Guo Shengtong was inferior to Yin Lihua in every way, but now it is just the opposite.One wants to gain power from him, and the other wants to gain his affection.It was clear at a glance which one was easier for the emperor to like.

In the past, he only defined both of them on the basis of being affectionate towards him.Yin Lihua's generosity makes Guo Shengtong harsh.Thinking about it now, it's really ridiculous.How could he think that true love can be shared with others without any complaints? !

He rejected all the reports from the slaves, and he did not ask where the slave Guo Shengtong was at this time.Guo Shengtong is the one who is most obsessed with travel notes. It is said that these days, as long as she has free time, she will stay in her study room dedicated to travel notes.She, the Empress Dowager of Zhongshan, now has plenty of leisure time.

When he reached the door of the study, Liu Xiu stopped in his tracks.He lowered his head and straightened his skirt, then pushed the door and walked in.Looking at Guo Shengtong who was sitting behind the desk, it really felt like a world away.

While holding a book of travel notes to read, Xun Ying reached out to put the snack prepared by Bai Qin to her lips.The cyan skirt made her look more casual.Her sitting posture was also much more relaxed than usual, but her lazy posture still carried a bit of dignity engraved in her bones.

At this time, she should have seen something she liked, the corners of her lips curled up slightly, and her eyes looked extraordinarily bright.Hearing the sound of the door opening, she didn't even lift her head. "Bai Qin, you're back so soon?! Recently, your dim sum skills have improved!"

These days, Bai Qin's most important job is to make snacks, put all kinds of snacks in front of her, and let her watch while eating.Now Bai Qin spends most of her time in the small kitchen.

After hearing no response, Xun Ying raised her head.Almost instantly, she suppressed the smile on her face, and quickly got up to salute Liu Xiu. "See the emperor."

"Don't be too polite." Liu Xiu stretched out her hand to help Guo Shengtong up, but Guo Shengtong didn't seem to notice it, and stood up straight after she spoke.He tightened the arm that was about to reach forward, and every time he reached out to support Yin Lihua or Guo Shengtong, it was the result of deliberation on both sides.Only when the person who gets up is a little slower can he make the posture of helping him up.Now Guo Shengtong obviously doesn't want him to help him.

Even when the empress was deposed, Guo Shengtong didn't seem to be so alienated in the only time they met.Her attitude at this time, I am afraid that she has really heard about the uproar about becoming a queen.Guo Shengtong probably felt that he would directly follow the minister's wishes.

He still remembers that on the first day Guo Shengtong came to Beigong, she begged him to protect Liu Jiang.Thinking of this, Liu Xiu couldn't help but sigh.Liu Xiu would doubt Yin Lihua's own inquiry, but he would not doubt Guo Shengtong.

When Guo Shengtong was a queen, he didn't have much planning.Even her closest girl, Bai Qin, is his.In this case, what would Guo Shengtong do without him knowing? !If it weren't for Bai Qin, he wouldn't know so much now.

It's not that Guo Shengtong doesn't know how to exercise power, and it's not that he doesn't know how to control the harem.As the daughter of the Guo family, she probably learned a lot more than Yin Lihua.The reason why she didn't do it should be because of her respect for him, the emperor.And he, Liu Xiu, thought all of this was natural at the beginning.

"The emperor came to Beigong this time to inform his concubines about the re-emergence?!" Xun Ying met Liu Xiu's eyes, and it could be seen that she was indeed very concerned about this matter.

Even if Guo Shengtong changed his identity, his style of doing things was as direct as ever.Such directness, Liu Xiu once thought that Guo Shengtong did not respect him as an emperor.When you don't like someone, it's wrong to look anywhere. "I discussed this matter with the ministers today."

For some unknown reason, Liu Xiu spoke but did not directly answer.When he met Guo Shengtong's eyes, he could easily see the changes in her expression.

Xun Ying had such an expression in her eyes, and then there was a bit of worry in her eyes. "Your Majesty, my concubine has no right to interfere with your succession. Please don't forget your promise to my concubine at any time, Your Majesty."

Guo Shengtong's reaction was within his expectations. He knew that Guo Shengtong would not interfere with the back position, but would only worry about Liu Jiang.Liu Xiu reached out and patted Guo Shengtong's shoulder, "The ministers did recommend Yin Lihua as queen, but I refused."

Xun Ying was taken aback for a moment, and then there was some confusion in her vision. "The concubine thanked the emperor on Jiang'er's behalf."

The corners of Liu Xiu's slightly raised lips tightened a bit.Thank him for Liu Jiang? !He thought he could see Guo Shengtong's sincere joy, but he didn't expect that she was just thanking Liu Jiang.

In Guo Shengtong's eyes, it is likely that after she resigned from the post, she no longer has any relationship with the post.It doesn't even have much to do with him.

He couldn't help tightening his fingers, recalling Guo Shengtong's resolute look when he resigned from the post at this time, he seemed to understand her better.But this understanding, at this time, he didn't want it.When Guo Shengtong asked to resign from the post, he did simply let go of the relationship between the two of them.

When Guo Shengtong loves, he is afraid to do his best, but when he breaks up, he is also straightforward.Therefore, the Guo Shengtong she saw at this time did not have the shyness in her memory, and looked extraordinarily generous and unrestrained.

If Guo Shengtong really let go, then what reason does he have to keep pestering him? !From the day he made Guo Shengtong the queen mother of Zhongshan, it was destined that the two were each other's past tense.

"Jiang'er is my favorite prince, so I will protect him naturally." Liu Xiu tightened his hand on Guo Shengtong's shoulder, the meaning in his words was very clear, he didn't need Guo Shengtong to thank Liu Jiang.

Xun Ying clearly felt some pain in her shoulder, but her expression did not change at all. "If the emperor can say such a thing, the courtiers and concubines will feel at ease after they follow Fu'er to fief the land in the future. With the protection of the emperor, even if Jiang'er can't afford the country, Jiang'er will definitely not have to worry about his life."

The Empress Dowager Zhongshan... Liu Xiu relaxed his palm. He was actually very clear about how strong he was just now.Guo Shengtong forcibly endured such strength.This also has two extremes with Yin Lihua. Even if Yin Lihua has a slight injury, he will let him know and arouse his pity.Guo Shengtong, however, would swallow everything into his own stomach.Whether it is sweet or sour or bitter, you can taste it yourself.

Guo Shengtong is so patient, so how biased he is between Yin Lihua and Guo Shengtong, Guo Shengtong can't help complaining again and again.

Memories are really a kind of bone-eating poison. He thought of the past scenes, and his heart was sour.Only now did he finally understand how precious he had lost.

If, before stepping into this room, he still had the idea that Guo Shengtong always belonged to him, now he knows that the two seem to be very close, but in fact they are quite far away.

He even felt that if he told Guo Shengtong that he had feelings for her, Guo Shengtong would find it ridiculous.What she didn't get after using it for more than ten years, on the contrary, she got it more than a month after giving up.

There was a bit of bitterness in Liu Xiu's smile.In fact, even he himself couldn't believe that he would fall in love with someone he once hated in a short period of time.

It seemed that all his feelings for Yin Lihua had been passed on to Guo Shengtong.While seeing Yin Lihua clearly, he also saw Guo Shengtong clearly.After realizing Yin Lihua's ugliness, he understood Guo Shengtong's simplicity.

He clearly remembered how dismissive he was to Guo Shengtong at the beginning.Compared with his feelings for Yin Lihua at the beginning, he is a little more helpless at this time.

Perhaps, for Guo Shengtong, it is the best result for the two to part ways at this time? !