After my inner voice was eavesdropped, I became the favorite of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 99

Su Xiaomei asked curiously, "Why is your majesty so sure that Qianlong will leave?" Her voice was crisp, with a hint of doubt.

Li Qingge said slowly: "Although Qianlong likes to have fun, as the ruler of the Qing Dynasty, he still cares about the Aisin-Gioro family. When he was in Yangzhou before, he was determined, but when he saw that I had no way out and was frightened by the power of the warship, he might adopt a roundabout strategy and start with my mother." Her voice was calm and firm, revealing a kind of confidence.

After hearing this, Su Xiaomei smiled and said, "Your Majesty is really a prophet. Now I feel relieved. I hope that Dayan will unify the world as soon as possible and let the land of Shenzhou stand proudly at the top of the world." Her eyes were shining with longing and expectation for the future.

Li Qingge responded calmly: "That day will not be too far away. When Emperor Qianlong returns to Beijing, it will be the beginning of our final closing of the net." She looked into the distance, as if she had already seen the future victory.

After that, she turned to Amelia Su and asked, "Is everything arranged?" There was a hint of concern and inquiry in her voice.

Su Xiaomei quickly replied: "Everything has been arranged. Our people will sneak into the north along the tunnels on the border and lurk in the capital. Soon, we will be able to find out the financial situation of the princes, nobles and ministers." Her voice was firm and powerful, revealing a confidence in the plan.

Li Qingge smiled lightly: "Okay, when the matter of abdication is settled, I will issue an edict to confiscate the property. Those who are guilty will be punished. Those who plunder the people's wealth will not be able to escape!" Her voice revealed a sense of determination and justice. When Da Yan was first established, she implemented land reform, confiscated the property of many landlords, and distributed the land to the peasants. Now this seems to have become a habit of her. Whenever she encounters corrupt officials and landlords, she will strike them mercilessly. As the power center of the Qing court, the corrupt officials and landlords in the north are even worse than those in the south. This time she vowed to confiscate them thoroughly!

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After the imperial examination, the new scholars were assigned to various places for internships according to their scores in the palace examinations, and were officially granted official positions after the expiration of their internships. Du Ruolan, the first female third place winner in history, was grateful to Li Qingge for her kindness and specifically asked to see her before leaving Jinling.

That day, the weather was clear and sunny. In the koi pond in the imperial garden, koi of various colors swam happily, as if they were also celebrating this beautiful day. Li Qingge was wearing a bright yellow dragon robe and a crown on her head, revealing a kind of affinity in her majesty. She stood by the koi pond, smiling and waiting for Du Ruolan's arrival.

Du Ruolan was wearing a light green official uniform and an official hat, looking dignified and elegant. She walked respectfully to Li Qingge and performed a standard salute. Li Qingge turned sideways and said with a smile: "Miss Du... Oh no, now you should call me Du Aiqing. Congratulations on becoming the first female third place winner in history." Her voice was gentle and kind, revealing a kind of admiration and encouragement for Du Ruolan.

Du Ruolan thanked him again and said, "I am able to achieve what I have today thanks to your Majesty's cultivation." There was a hint of gratitude and awe in her voice. She knew that in addition to her own talent and hard work, she was able to become the female third place winner, and it was also inseparable from Li Qingge's appreciation and promotion.

Li Qingge waved her hands and said, "You are in this position today because of your talent and hard work, not because of our past. As for Qi Zhigao, the guy who dared to break the law and kill people, how can I let him go unpunished?" Her voice revealed a sense of determination and justice. She knew that Qi Zhigao had framed Du Ruolan out of jealousy, and now she had severely punished him.

After a brief pause, she asked Du Ruolan, "Where does Pan Xiaoming plan to send you for internship?" There was a hint of concern and inquiry in her voice.

Du Ruolan replied, "Yangcheng." Her voice was clear and firm. She knew that although Yangcheng was located in the south of the Lingnan Mountains and was full of miasma, and was often called the southern barbarian land in the past, it was also one of the important cities in Da Yan, with broad development prospects and opportunities.

After hearing this, Li Qingge said meaningfully: "Although Lingnan is remote and difficult, it is also one of the territories of our Great Yan. As a third place winner, you go there for internship. Although it seems to be a waste of your talent, it is actually a kind of training and test for you. I believe you will be able to overcome difficulties and achieve better results." Her voice revealed a kind of expectation and encouragement for Du Ruolan. She knew that Du Ruolan was a woman with strong will and talent, who could shine wherever she was.

Du Ruolan smiled gently, her eyes sparkling with longing and determination for the future. Her voice was gentle but carried a force that could not be ignored: "Don't you feel wronged? Although Guangzhou was not a prosperous place in the past, in my eyes, it is like an unpolished jade, containing infinite possibilities. Guangdong Province is centered in Guangzhou, and its geographical location is unique. It will definitely become an important hub for national development. I am still young and inexperienced. It is a great honor to be sent there by His Majesty to gain experience. It is also an important opportunity in my life."

Li Qingge showed an approving look on her face, her eyes were full of affirmation and expectation for Du Ruolan. She nodded gently and said, "Good! Don't care about the gains and losses in front of you, and be able to wait patiently for the opportunity. Your future is limitless. Du Ruolan, I admire your mind and foresight very much. I believe that you will be able to show your talents in Yangcheng and contribute your own strength to the prosperity of the country."

Du Ruolan felt Li Qingge's trust and encouragement, and a warm current surged in her heart. She said sincerely: "Your Majesty has given me a new life and provided me with convenience in my career. I will never forget this kindness. I will follow the example of the sages, put people's livelihood first, take the economy as the basis, work hard until my death, and work together for the prosperity of Da Yan."

Li Qingge responded with a smile, her smile full of warmth and kindness: "You have such ambitions, I will not let you down. Take care on your journey, I hope to see you again someday, when you have achieved extraordinary things and become a pillar of our Great Yan!"

The two smiled at each other, their feelings for each other were self-evident. Du Ruolan turned and embarked on a road full of hope and light. Her back was firm and resolute, as if foreshadowing that she would write her own glorious chapter in Guangzhou.

Now let's talk about Qianlong, who hurriedly set out on his way back to Beijing. The road back from Nanjing was flat and wide asphalt, and the road surface was as smooth as a mirror. Even without the help of carriages and horses, walking was as fast as the wind. But once entering the northern territory, the situation was very different.

The roads in the north are completely different from the asphalt roads in Jinling. The yellow soil is flying here, and the stones are everywhere. The carriage is bumpy and unbearable when driving on it. Although Qianlong, Yongqi, Erkang and others did not vomit, they were also miserable. Their faces turned pale due to the long-term bumps.

Yongqi asked puzzledly: "Why is this road different from the one we took here? It didn't feel so bumpy then." There was a hint of confusion and helplessness in his voice.

Ji Xiaolan sat in a corner of the carriage. He shook his head and replied, "The road is still the same. It has not changed. It's just that we are used to the smooth and unobstructed roads of Dayan. Now we are walking on a road like this, so we find it difficult to adapt."

In fact, this was not just a slight inconvenience, it was simply hard to get used to. The carriage bumped on the loess, and every vibration seemed to shake people's bones apart. Xiaoyanzi and Ziwei were even more miserable. Their faces were pale and they clenched their teeth, as if they would vomit at any time.

To make matters worse, it started to rain heavily as soon as we entered the north. The rain poured down like a bucket, washing the loess road into a muddy mess. The carriage was driving in the wilderness, with no place to hide from the rain. Everyone could only stay in the carriage, letting the rain soak their clothes, and everyone became a drowned rat.

The rain hit the carriage, making a crackling sound, as if it was going to tear the carriage apart. Ertai was in a hurry to get on the road in order to avoid the rain, and accidentally drove the carriage into a pit. The entire carriage instantly lost balance and overturned on the ground. Qianlong, Xiaoyanzi and others were thrown out of the carriage and fell on the muddy ground.

"Your Majesty!" Yongqi exclaimed, and hurried over to help Qianlong up. Qianlong was covered in mud, and looked as miserable as a wild boar rolling in the dirt. He was so angry that his face turned blue, and he had never been so miserable in his life.

"How did the cement and asphalt roads in Dayan get built?" Qianlong asked with gritted teeth. He missed the flat roads in Dayan so much. Thinking about the roads in Dayan and then looking at the roads in Daqing, there is a world of difference. In Dayan, the roads are flat and wide, and the carriages and horses are flying; but in Daqing, they can only endure such bumps and mud.

"Ziwei, where did we put the sanitary napkins we bought? Are they not wet?" Xiaoyanzi thought of the things she had bought and became extremely anxious. She was worried that the sanitary napkins would be damaged and she would not be able to use them when she had her period. There was a hint of panic and uneasiness in her voice.

Ziwei smiled and comforted her: "It's okay, the store saw that we bought a lot, so they gave us some waterproof bags. As long as they are not soaked in water for a long time, there will be no problem." There was a hint of warmth and concern in her words, which made Xiaoyanzi feel a little more at ease.

In this sudden heavy rain, Qianlong and his entourage were in a state of disarray. But their hearts were full of expectations and determination for the future. They knew that as long as they returned to the capital, they would regain the dignity and glory that belonged to them. And this heavy rain seemed to be testing their will and determination, making them cherish everything they had worked so hard to get.

Oh, that's great! "Little Swallow breathed a sigh of relief, and a relieved smile instantly bloomed on her pretty face, just like a flower blooming in spring, bright and moving. She patted her chest gently, as if she had really unloaded a heavy burden, and the whole person became much more relaxed. Little Swallow is lively and active by nature, and there seems to be endless energy in her body, as if there are countless little bugs crawling around, and she feels uncomfortable if she doesn't move for a day. Her smart big eyes always sparkle with curiosity and excitement, as if the whole world is waiting for her to explore.

Especially during those days of the month, she was in more pain than others. Her stomach hurt as if there were thousands of needles stabbing her, and she wanted to bang her head against the wall to get relief. The helplessness and suffering made her feel frightened every time she recalled it. However, after arriving in Jinling, she accidentally came across sanitary napkins for women, which really helped her escape from the sea of ​​suffering. When she first touched the soft and comfortable towel, she felt an indescribable gratitude in her heart. To Xiaoyanzi, this small towel was like the Bodhisattva Guanyin who saved the suffering and gave her endless comfort and warmth. She carefully collected them for fear that they would be damaged. If these towels she had found with great difficulty were damaged by rain, she would definitely cry out of pain. The loss and despair were simply indescribable.

In the middle of the night, it suddenly started to rain heavily, and everyone was restless and noisy for a while. The rain poured down, hitting the top of the carriage, making a crackling sound, which made people feel irritated. Xiaoyanzi curled up in a corner of the carriage, holding those precious sanitary napkins tightly in her hands, fearing that they would be wet by the rain. Ertai and Erkang were busy outside, trying to repair the carriage that was soaked by the rain. Their figures were looming in the rain, and it seemed particularly difficult.

It was not until dawn that Ertai and his team finally repaired the carriage. The group set out on a bumpy road again. After several days of bumps, they finally arrived in the capital. The gate of the capital looked low and dilapidated in the morning light, as if telling the vicissitudes of time. Sitting in the carriage, Qianlong looked out through the gap in the curtains and couldn't help frowning. He showed a worried look on his face, and secretly thought about the gap between the decline of the capital and the prosperity of the south.

After entering the city, Qianlong immediately smelled an unpleasant odor, which was the smell of sewage and stinking ditches. He lifted the curtain and saw that the people outside were ragged and patched, with dull faces, pale and thin, and looked very pitiful. They were squatting or sitting, begging on the street corners, or carrying heavy goods and walking with a staggering step. On the other hand, the children of the Eight Banners were dressed in gorgeous clothes, riding horses in the streets, playing with birds and girls, and looked leisurely and contented. Their laughter and cheers echoed in the streets, forming a sharp contrast with the sighs of the poor people.

Although Qianlong had seen such scenes before, he did not pay too much attention to it. He knew that people were divided into noble and humble, and it was common for the people to be poor. However, this trip to Dayan allowed him to see the people in the south, especially the people in Jinling, who lived and worked in peace and contentment, with bright eyes and full of vitality. Their faces were filled with happy smiles, and their lives were rich and comfortable. In contrast, the prosperity of the capital was a world apart from that of Jinling. Qianlong could not help but feel unfair in his heart, and he began to think about how to make his country so strong.

Although Qianlong boasted that he was a wise ruler during the Kangxi and Qianlong prosperous eras and that he was rare in history, he suddenly felt a little ridiculous when compared with Li Qingge, the queen of Dayan. The image of Li Qingge, who was wise and courageous, emerged in his mind, and he deeply admired her ideas and policies for governing the country. Qianlong realized that he still had a lot to learn and improve.

Seeing that Qianlong looked dazed and seemed to be thinking about something, Ji Xiaolan asked softly, "Your Majesty, do you want to summon the leaders of all the banners to welcome you?" Qianlong pondered for a moment, shook his head and said, "No, let's go directly into the city." His voice revealed a kind of fatigue and helplessness, as if he had already become indifferent to all this.

In the past, when Emperor Qianlong traveled, he always liked to show off his pomp and circumstance, having all the officials welcome him and the people kneel to greet him. But now he felt humiliated and no longer had the heart to do so. He sighed deeply, looking into the distance through the curtains, his heart filled with confusion and worry about the future.

He also specifically told Ji Xiaolan: "The affairs of Dayan must be kept secret to prevent chaos." Ji Xiaolan responded solemnly: "I obey your order!" He knew that Dayan's strength, the well-being of the people and the prosperity of the country were incomparable to the Qing Dynasty. If the people in the north knew about the good life in the south, they would definitely be dissatisfied and disloyal, and would ask the Queen of Dayan to govern. By then, the Qing Dynasty would collapse and disintegrate without Dayan's intervention. Such a major event concerns the survival and safety of the Qing Dynasty. How could Ji Xiaolan dare to leak it easily?

So the group went south and returned quietly, hardly attracting anyone's attention. They seemed to be a group of passers-by, coming and going in a hurry. After Qianlong returned to the Forbidden City, he took a short rest, changed his clothes, and immediately went to Kunning Palace to visit the queen. He was concerned about the queen and wanted to know if she was well. At the same time, he also wanted to share with her what he saw and heard during this trip south.

In Kunning Palace, the queen was sitting quietly in front of the window, holding a book in her hand, but she didn't read it. Her eyes were empty and confused, as if she was thinking about something. Qianlong walked into the room quietly, and seeing the queen's appearance, he couldn't help but feel pity for her. He walked to the queen, gently held her hand, and asked gently: "Queen, what's wrong with you? Are you worried about something?"

The queen looked up and saw Qianlong coming back, with a hint of surprise on her face. She smiled and said, "Your Majesty, you are back? I am fine, but I missed you a little." Her voice was gentle and delicate, like a spring breeze.

After hearing what the queen said, Qianlong felt a warm current in his heart. He held the queen's hand tightly and said, "I miss you too, Queen. This trip to the south has allowed me to see many things I have never seen before, and I have also understood many truths. I think we should work harder to govern the country and let the people live a better life."

After hearing what Qianlong said, the queen's eyes flashed with admiration. She gently leaned into Qianlong's arms and said, "Your Majesty, I believe you can do it. I will always be by your side, supporting you and helping you."

The two of them just hugged each other quietly, as if they were the only two people left in the world. The sunlight from the window shone on them through the curtains, giving them a golden glow. In this warm and quiet moment, they seemed to have forgotten all their worries and sorrows, with only each other's heartbeats and breathing echoing in their ears. "Queen, you have worked so hard during the days when I was away from the palace. Are you feeling better now?" Qianlong's words were full of tenderness, and the deep affection in his eyes seemed to melt the ice in winter. He gently held the queen's hand. Although her hands were a little rough due to hard work, in his eyes, they were the most precious treasures in the world.

Alas, the royal family rules, the majesty of the princess, even I have to give in. In this palace, power and status are like an invisible net that binds everyone tightly. But I understand that no matter how noble my status is, I must first be a good husband to the queen before I can talk about other things. I have always kept this feeling in my heart and never expressed it easily.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your concern. I am now well!" The Queen felt the Emperor's care and her heart was warm, as if a warm current was flowing through her body. She lowered her head slightly, with a gleam of gratitude in her eyes, and felt that her previous hard work had finally paid off. She believed that as long as she treated each other sincerely, even the hardest stone could be moved. She waited patiently, believing that the Emperor's heart would eventually return to her. It seemed that God favored her and gave her such an opportunity, allowing her to regain a place in the Emperor's heart.

When the emperor was away, the queen was calm on the surface, but her inner joy was as gorgeous and warm as the flowers blooming in spring. When the queen mother and the emperor were away, she was the most honorable person in the harem. This honor came not only from her status, but also from her inner determination and confidence. Although Concubine Ling was by her side, she was not at peace because the queen was not well. The anxiety and uneasiness, like the chirping of cicadas in summer, always lingered in her heart.

A while ago, the Queen tried her best to suppress Concubine Ling, not letting her have any chance to breathe. Later, she showed the majesty of the Queen of the Central Palace, rectified the harem, and eliminated Concubine Ling's followers. At that moment, her eyes were like sharp blades, making everyone dare not look directly at her. Concubine Ling's years of management were wiped out overnight, and she was so angry that her menstruation came early. In this harem battle, the Queen finally won, but there was no joy in her heart, only endless fatigue and relief.

The Queen does have her own way of governing the harem. The reason why she couldn't defeat Concubine Ling before was because Concubine Ling was good at pretending to be pitiful, and the Emperor always believed her. Every time the Queen blamed Concubine Ling, Concubine Ling could push the responsibility onto the Emperor, making the Emperor mistakenly believe that the Queen was jealous. Now that there is no Emperor to protect her, Concubine Ling and the Queen are head-on, and naturally she will lose miserably. This contest made the Queen understand a truth even more: in the palace, power and status are important, but wisdom and strategy are more important.

"That's good!" On the way back to the palace, Qianlong was always thinking about the Queen's illness. He knew very well that if anything happened to the Queen, Li Qingge, the strong woman, would be furious. At that time, he would have to sacrifice his life to appease her anger and preserve the foundation of the Aisin-Gioro family. Now that the Queen is in good health, he can finally breathe a sigh of relief. This sense of relief and relief was like unloading a heavy burden, making him feel extremely comfortable.

The queen then ordered the maid to serve tea, and the maid skillfully brewed a pot of fragrant tea. Qianlong took the teacup and took a sip, praising it endlessly: "Good tea! The queen's tea-making skills are really getting better and better." His eyes were full of admiration and surprise, as if he had discovered some rare treasure.

The queen was stunned when she heard this. The tea was obviously brewed by the palace maids, so why would the emperor praise her? But she still responded with a smile: "Thank you for the compliment, Your Majesty. How do you feel about your southern tour this time?" Her smile was gentle and reserved, like the warm sunshine in spring, making people feel extremely comfortable and at ease.

Qianlong put down his teacup and sighed: "Since I ascended the throne, I have been implementing benevolent policies and loving the people like my own children (the author chuckled: Oh, what a narcissistic thing to say!). I always thought that the Kangxi and Qianlong prosperous era I created would shine for thousands of years. But when I arrived in Dayan, I realized that there are always people better than you. Compared with others, our Qing Dynasty..." His tone was full of emotion and helplessness, as if he had doubts about his own achievements.

The queen felt as sweet as eating honey when she heard this, just like a mother in later generations who hears a teacher praising her child. She smiled and continued, "Your Majesty is too modest. Your achievements in civil and military affairs are comparable to those of our ancestor Emperor Kangxi. Who in the world can compare to you?" Her voice was gentle and firm, as if she was cheering the emperor up.

Qianlong smiled and shook his head: "Talented people emerge in every generation, and the old are replaced by the new. I am old, but fortunately these new talents are all the blood of our Aisin-Gioro family, and their excellence is also the glory of our family..." His eyes flashed with expectations and hopes for the future, as if he saw the future of the Qing Dynasty waving to them.

At this point, Qianlong held the empress's hand emotionally. The hands were a little old due to the baptism of time, but at this moment they were tightly clasped, as if to convey each other's feelings to each other. "Empress, do you know how happy I am? I want to tell the world, let everyone know!" His voice was low and powerful, as if he wanted to share this joy with the whole world.

The queen felt a warm current in her heart as she listened to the emperor's words. She knew that the emperor's trust and reliance on her were her greatest support. She gently leaned against the emperor, and the warmth and sweetness were like the warm sunshine of spring, filling the entire palace. At this moment, she seemed to have forgotten all her worries and sorrows, and only wished to spend the rest of her life with the emperor and stay together until they were old.

Although the queen longed for the emperor's favor and was deeply concerned about the love between the children, she felt as if she had been poured with cold water whenever the interests of the children were involved. She instantly became extremely sober and alert. Her eyes, which were usually gentle as water, now flashed with a firm light, as if she could see through everything.

Purposely pretending not to understand, she raised a faint smile and said to the emperor: "Your Majesty is wise and powerful. Your sons and grandsons are naturally outstanding. Why do you need me to say anything?" After saying that, she gently flicked her sleeves. The movement was elegant and calm, as if everything was under control.

The emperor was speechless for a moment after hearing this. He stared at the queen and thought to himself. He knew that the queen was straightforward and didn't like to beat around the bush, so he decided to explain his intention directly. But before that, he wanted to give the queen a small gift to make her happy and pave the way for the next conversation.

So, the emperor smiled and said to the queen, "When I went on this southern tour, I specially brought a rare item for you. Would you like to see it?" His voice was gentle and full of temptation, as if the box contained not items but endless surprises.

After he finished speaking, he clapped his hands, and a eunuch slowly walked in holding a glittering golden box. The box was inlaid with red and blue gems, sparkling and beautiful, as if it could illuminate the entire palace. The eunuch carefully placed the box on the table and then stepped aside.

The emperor opened the box and took out a small transparent bottle. The bottle was small and exquisite, with delicate patterns carved on it. When he gently pressed the button on it, a pleasant fragrance wafted out and instantly filled the entire palace.

"Come, try this. Does it smell good?" the emperor asked the queen with a smug smile on his face, as if the perfume was made by him personally.

The queen looked at the bottle of perfume and couldn't help but sigh. Isn't this just perfume? A few months ago, Li Qingge had already given her a whole box of it. The packaging was even more exquisite than this one, and the fragrance was even more unique. She thought of Li Qingge, the girl, who always brought some new and interesting things to her, which made her find a little fun in this boring palace life.

Although she felt a little regretful, the queen still pretended to be surprised and said, "It smells so good! Is this perfume? I have never seen such an exquisite perfume!" Her voice was full of surprise and curiosity, as if this was really the first time she had seen perfume.

The emperor nodded and said with satisfaction: "Yes, it is perfume. The ones we have seen before were all made of floral or spice scents. This is a rare treasure, even in Da Yan. I specially leave it for you."

What the emperor didn't say was that this perfume was actually very popular in Da Yan, mostly with scents like jasmine and rose, and the price was not expensive. But those complex and high-end perfumes were still difficult to buy, expensive and had to be booked in advance. He had put in a lot of effort to buy this bottle of perfume this time.

What the emperor didn't know was that the store where he bought the perfume was actually invested and opened by Li Qingge. It was sold in limited quantities to outsiders, but it was generous to Li Qingge's mother, the queen, and she directly gave a whole box of various scents. Li Qingge was always like this, seemingly inadvertently bringing surprises and warmth to people.

"Thank you, Your Majesty. I really like it!" Although the Queen valued the Emperor's kindness more, she was still very happy to receive the gift. She gently took the bottle of perfume and looked at it carefully, as if she was looking at a rare treasure.

The queen was a person who valued affection more than material things. Even if the emperor gave her a few wild flowers, she would feel that it was a deep token of affection. At this moment, she looked at the emperor with eyes full of gratitude and tenderness, as if this bottle of perfume was the witness of their affection.

The emperor felt warm in his heart when he saw the queen was happy. He reached out his hand, gently held the queen's hand, and said with emotion: "Queen, you have been managing the harem for so many years, and it is really hard. I know that the affairs of the harem are complicated, and it is not easy for you to handle them in an orderly manner."

The queen said modestly: "It is my duty to help Your Majesty share your worries and solve your problems. How dare I say that it is hard work! As long as Your Majesty is happy, I will be satisfied." Her voice was gentle and firm, as if it could melt all the ice and snow.

The emperor was even more moved after hearing this. He held the queen's hand tightly, as if he wanted to put all his gratitude and apology into this action. He sighed and said, "Just like a fish drinking water, only you know whether it is hot or cold. I have seen all the hard work of the queen and I remember it in my heart. The position of queen is both a blessing and a responsibility for you. For me, it is also a great comfort and support."

After hearing this, the queen lowered her head slightly, with a complex emotion flashing in her eyes. She understood what the emperor meant and knew the responsibility on her shoulders. But what she hoped more was that the emperor could give her more understanding and support, instead of just seeing her as a tool to manage the harem.

The emperor seemed to have noticed the queen's change of mood, but he did not say it directly. He was silent for a while, then suddenly felt sad, and sighed and said: "Although I am the emperor, I am not necessarily blessed. People think that the emperor can do everything, but who knows that my wish is actually very simple, that is, I hope that my husband and wife will be harmonious, my children will be filial, my brothers will be friendly, and my family and country will be safe and sound."

When the queen heard the words "home country is safe and sound", she immediately understood what the emperor meant. When she first entered the palace, she thought the emperor was so kind to her because of their old friendship, but she didn't expect that he was still considering the Qing Dynasty. She couldn't help but feel a little lost and helpless. She knew that as the queen, she had to take on this responsibility, share the emperor's worries and difficulties, and contribute her own strength to the Qing Dynasty.

The queen's heart gradually cooled down, and she didn't want to continue this topic. She silently picked up the bottle of perfume and gently sprinkled it on her clothes. The fragrance instantly spread, as if it could take away the troubles and sorrows in her heart. She closed her eyes, took a deep breath, then slowly opened her eyes and looked at the emperor again.

The emperor looked at the queen's actions and felt a little guilty. He knew that what he said just now might have made the queen unhappy. But he also understood that as an emperor, he must always put the overall situation first. He gently patted the queen's hand and comforted her: "Queen, I know your hard work and dedication. I will always be by your side, supporting you and understanding you."

The queen felt a little relieved after hearing this. She looked into the emperor's eyes, which were full of sincerity and care. She nodded gently and said, "I know your majesty's intention. I will continue to work hard to help your majesty solve problems and contribute my own strength to the Qing Dynasty."

The emperor was even more moved when he heard this. He held the queen's hand tightly, as if he wanted to put all his gratitude and apology into this action. They just looked at each other silently, as if the whole world had stopped. After a long while, the emperor slowly said: "Queen, I really feel at ease with you by my side. I hope you can always stay by my side and witness the prosperity and prosperity of the Qing Dynasty together."

The emperor sat on the dragon chair in the imperial study, holding the armrests with both hands, and sighed. The sigh echoed in the empty study, and it seemed particularly heavy. His face was full of worry, his brows were furrowed, as if he had endless worries weighing on his heart. His eyes passed through the window lattice, looking at the gloomy sky outside, but in his heart he was looking forward to the harmony and peace of his family.

"In my heart, I just hope that my family can be harmonious," the emperor's voice was low and magnetic, with a hint of barely perceptible sadness, "but things are always not going as planned, and this warm family is about to fall apart. As the head of the family, how can I just watch and do nothing? Queen, are you willing to help me?"

The empress stood beside the emperor, and her face immediately became serious when she heard the words. She was wearing a gorgeous phoenix robe and a golden phoenix crown, dignified and majestic. However, under her serious face, she hid a complicated heart.

"The harem is not allowed to interfere in government affairs. This is a rule passed down by our ancestors. How dare I violate it so easily?" The Queen's voice was cold and firm, with an unquestionable determination. She was actually quite puzzled. She didn't know what the Emperor had experienced in Da Yan, why his attitude suddenly changed, and why he was so anxious to use the friendship between the two countries to mend the rift. The plan behind this was not simple.

The queen thought, how can she easily agree when she hasn't figured out the whole story yet? She recalled that Yongzheng's mother, Uya, was too anxious to get the title of Iron Hat King for her young son, which resulted in a deep rift between mother and son that could not be resolved until death. People are all made of flesh and blood, and even if blood is thicker than water, it must be managed with care. Forcing it blindly will only alienate relatives.

The queen now had her own daughter, so she naturally didn't want to make the same mistake. So she used the reason that "the harem is not allowed to interfere in politics" to politely refuse the emperor, hoping that the emperor could understand her difficulties.

However, the emperor smiled slightly, with a subtle cunning in his smile. "The old rule that the harem cannot interfere in government affairs should have been changed long ago." The emperor's voice was gentle and firm, as if he was stating an irresistible fact, "Now there are women ruling the country, so what does it matter if you ask about family affairs? What I'm talking about are family affairs, not state affairs. You are the queen, the mother of the Qing Dynasty, and your worries are my worries."

As the emperor spoke, his eyes moved and he looked at the queen with a smile on his face, his eyes full of expectation and trust. He continued, "The strength of the Great Yan is unprecedented, even the bravery of the Mongolians in the past is eclipsed. The Great Qing is as gentle as water, and the Great Yan is as hot as fire. Water and fire seem incompatible, but there is always a way to go. Either the water puts out the fire, or the fire evaporates the water. But what I hope is that the two can complement each other. Queen, do you understand?"

When the queen heard this, her face changed immediately. She was like the villain in Huanzhu Gege, easily thinking too much. The emperor said that water and fire can blend together. Did he want her to persuade Li Qingge to give up the country's name, submit to the Qing Dynasty, and let the two countries merge into one? How is this possible! With Li Qingge's personality, it is not easy for her to tolerate the Aixinjueluo family. How could she be willing to give up half of her country?