Something happened. This is not going to be bloody.

Zhou Leng and her adopted son were handling government affairs in the Daye Palace. None of the things she thought would happen happened, such as feeling that she was in the way because she had power, or wanting to monopolize power and not wanting her mother to participate in politics.

Gao Ze was not afraid of his mother taking power. Instead, he felt that she had too little power. After all, Gao Ze had to set aside time to accompany the queen, paint, practice calligraphy, and read every day. He felt that his mother did not manage enough, otherwise why would he be so busy every day.

Outside the Daye Hall, a eunuch from the Queen's palace came forward and said something to Steward An who was guarding the door of the hall. Steward An walked into the Daye Hall with a happy look on his face.

Xiao Anzi bowed and saluted, then said loudly, "I congratulate the Emperor and the Empress Dowager."

The two of them looked up at Manager An with almost the same expression, as if asking what the happy news was.

Chief Steward An said excitedly, "Just now, news came from Chunlai Palace that the Empress is pregnant. I came here to congratulate the Emperor and the Empress Dowager."

Gao Ze stood up at once, and now he was becoming less and less emotional, so he asked, "Really?"

Chief Steward An replied, "Your Majesty, how dare I say such nonsense? This was the news personally told by someone from the Queen's palace, and that person is still waiting outside the door."

Gao Ze bowed to Zhou Leng and said:

"Mother, I will go to the Queen's Palace to take a look."

Zhou Leng looked at his anxious look, she waved her hand and said: "Go ahead, have lunch together and come back, the Queen Mother is here."

Gao Ze walked quickly with his long legs. He felt that the sedan chair was too slow, so he walked quickly to the Queen's bedroom. Behind him were the jogging palace maids and the eunuchs who were carrying the empty sedan chair to catch up.

When Gao Ze arrived at the Queen's palace, his forehead was covered with sweat. He arrived before the eunuch who was supposed to deliver the message came back.

Tian Shuyu, who was resting on the couch, looked at the person who came in. She stood up in surprise, after all, the eunuch had not returned yet.

Gao Ze walked over and held the woman's hand.

Tian Shuyu felt the heat in the man's hand and looked at the sweat on his forehead. She asked distressedly:

"Aze, did you walk here? It's so hot, be careful of heatstroke."

The two of them sat on the couch together, and a palace maid came forward with a tray containing a face towel.

Tian Shuyu took the handkerchief and reached out to wipe the man's sweat, but Gao Ze took it and wiped it himself. He said:

"I originally wanted to come here on a cloth sedan chair, but I couldn't wait to see you, so I came here. Now that I see you, I just want to sit quietly with you."

Tian Shuyu smiled happily. She was very content with her current life. She knew in her heart that even if she married into a family she knew well, her life would not be better than it was now.

Gao Ze asked again: "What did the imperial physician say?"

Tian Shuyu replied: "The imperial physician said everything is fine and there is no need to deliberately adjust it."

The two of them held hands and sat on the couch in front of the window, just sitting there quietly, casually talking about daily things, it was so warm and touching, probably because they had noble status but were willing to enjoy ordinary company.

Zhou Leng thought about it in Daye Hall and decided to ask Caiyue behind him to tell someone to convey the imperial decree to the Tian family. The general content was to invite the old lady of the Tian family to live in the palace for some time.

After all, Tian Shuyu has been living in the harem for more than a year. Now that she is pregnant, her mind is very sensitive. Zhou Leng wants to ask her mother to come and talk to her. After all, his daughter-in-law is very likable, and she is not stingy with her care for the beauty.

The Tian family received the empress dowager's decree. Although they did not understand the true meaning, it was the empress dowager's request after all, so Mrs. Tian packed up her things and hurried into the palace.

In the evening, Mrs. Tian entered the palace and was taken to the Queen Mother's bedroom by the palace maid.

Mrs. Tian was a gentle-looking woman. I don’t know if it was because she had entered the palace, but she wore a plain skirt and a simple headdress. Her tone of voice was exactly the same as Tian Shuyu’s, which showed how well she had educated and accompanied her daughter since she was a child.

Mrs. Tian saluted the Queen Mother and sat down, but she didn't dare to say much. After all, everyone in Yecheng knew that the Queen Mother was assisting the government, and the prosperity and development of Da Qi in recent years was obvious to all. This was not an ordinary Queen Mother in the harem.

Because of her years of assisting in government affairs and controlling the court, the empress dowager's aura has become increasingly powerful. Even at this moment, when she is smiling at Madam Tian, ​​it feels like she is about to give her a lecture.

Zhou Leng said in a very gentle tone:

"I asked you to come here today because Shu Yu has been in the harem for more than a year. I'm afraid you and your daughter have only met from a distance at banquets. I have been in this harem for my whole life and I know the hardships of women the best. It just so happens that Shu Yu is pregnant recently, so I want to bring you into the palace to stay with Shu Yu for a few days so that you two can have a good chat."

The news of the queen's pregnancy was only known within the palace. Zhou Leng did not let anyone know about it. After all, it was not yet three months old, so the news was kept secret and Madam Tian did not know about it yet.

When Mrs. Tian heard that her daughter was pregnant, she was both happy and worried, but she said with gratitude:

"The Queen Mother is considerate of the Queen. These are all the blessings that the Queen has cultivated. To be honest, even if she married into an ordinary family, she would not have such a happy and obedient mistress. Fortunately, the Emperor is considerate and the Queen is kind-hearted and knows the hardships of her daughter. That's why the Queen has such a good life now."

Zhou Leng nodded, accepting the other party's praise.

Since the two were not familiar with each other, Zhou Leng spoke directly:

"I have sent someone to the Queen's palace to ask her to have dinner together. Madam Tian, ​​please come with me. I will give Shu Yu a surprise with you."

Mrs. Tian nodded in agreement, thinking that it seemed her daughter was indeed highly valued in the palace now. It was also the first time she saw her mother-in-law give a surprise to her new bride, which felt strange.

The palace maids helped Mrs. Tian to bring the items into the palace, but actually they secretly took them to a side hall for inspection.

Zhou Leng sat in a sedan chair, while Madam Tian followed on foot. Although the distance from the Empress Dowager's bedroom to the Queen's bedroom was not short, it was the rule.

When the two arrived at the Queen's bedroom, the Emperor and the Queen were waiting at the palace gate because the eunuchs had informed them in advance.

After Zhou Leng got off the cloth sedan chair, he said:

"I have told you so many times, don't wait at the door. I asked someone to notify you because I didn't want you to be unprepared."

Gao Ze said: "The emperor and the queen are just out for a walk, so there is no need for you to worry."

Zhou sneered at the queen and said, "Shu Yu, look who the queen mother brought to you."

After the Queen Mother finished saying this, the four palace maids who had deliberately blocked Madam Tian's way moved aside to reveal Madam Tian behind them.

"Mother?"

Tian Shuyu shouted uncertainly.