After swallowing my anger and taking the blame, I became the lucky little queen

After the previous emperor passed away and Qin Junyu ascended the throne, he also diligently assisted the new emperor without any complaints.

Qin Junyu respected him sincerely.

Nian Chengyun closed his eyes and sighed with regret: "The late emperor had four sons, three of whom had no interest in politics. I don't know whether this is a blessing or a curse."

Since no one wanted to be emperor, there was no fight for the throne and no party struggle. This has surpassed many dynasties.

Qin Junyu laughed in silence, "We still have Xiaowu. My father-in-law must have seen that he is a good candidate."

"Since I will have to give up this position sooner or later, let's treat this as... an advance rehearsal."

Nian Chengyun still didn't want to give up and asked again: "Your Majesty, has your mind made up?"

Qin Junyu pondered for a moment and asked instead of answering: "Father-in-law, do you think Lingling is happy to be the queen?" His eyes were clear and sincere without a trace of distracting thoughts.

Nian Chengyun didn't say anything, his eyes were evasive. Not answering is also an answer.

"Lingling is your daughter. You know best what she wants."

"Lingling doesn't like life in the palace and is unwilling to be trapped within the high walls."

"She has given up enough for me. I can't let her spend the rest of her life living in a place she doesn't like."

"You don't want to see Lingling sad, do you?"

Qin Junyu said in a serious tone and sincere manner, "Master Nian, Xiaowu will rely on you more in the future."

Nian Chengyun sighed, having lost all his strength and means, "Forget it, forget it. You are still young and have your own pursuits. How can I, a man half buried in the ground, stop you?"

Qin Junyu smiled sincerely, and he bowed with his hands clasped together, saying excitedly, "Thank you, father-in-law, for your help!"

Nian Chengyun stood up with the help of the table, turned around and was about to leave. When he turned his back to Qin Junyu, he glanced back and said earnestly: "Since you have chosen to give up everything for Lingling, you can't put the responsibility on her. This is your own choice, and she has never asked for anything."

"Of course." Qin Junyu nodded.

Nian Chengyun left with heavy steps.

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Nian Susu sent all the palace servants away and had dinner with Qin Junyu. She handed him a handkerchief and said, "Wipe the powder off your mouth before eating."

Qin Junyu did as he was told.

After lying in bed all day today, he had a sore back and waist. He finally waited for her to come over, and Qin Junyu's mood instantly improved.

"Is this the way you said to leave the palace?" Nian Susu asked while eating.

I have used it once before, how can I get away with it this time? If the ministers find out, the consequences will be disastrous.

"Trust me, there will be no problem." Qin Junyu was full of confidence.

Nian Susu curled his lips but did not refute.

No matter how the ministers viewed the fact that he was seriously ill, the concubines in the harem were in an uproar. Even the confined Shen Xinran was a cause for concern. She clamored to atone for her sins and seriously disturbed the people, forcing Lin Jiayao to have no choice but to report to her.

In the past two days, many people have come to the Qinian Palace to express their concern, but unfortunately they are not allowed in. Nian Susu is worried that if she doesn't let them see Qin Junyu before leaving the palace, they will not be able to live in peace for the next month.

"No, why should I see them? They're crying and making a lot of noise." Qin Junyu looked disgusted.

Didn't he know what the concubines were thinking? Since he was ready to abdicate, he shouldn't give them any hope. This would save him a lot of trouble.

Nian Susu advised again: "As long as you don't see them, they will not give up. If we leave the palace like this, who will deal with them in the next month? My father?"

Nian Susu has already heard the news. Nian Chengyun came to the Qinian Palace after court yesterday and stayed there for half an hour. It doesn't take much to guess that Qin Junyu asked Nian Chengyun to stabilize the situation and help him conceal it.

Qin Junyu's face darkened and he agreed reluctantly.

After all, if you can approach the Temple of Prayer for Good Harvests alone, there is less risk of being discovered.

Nian Susu was worried about another thing: "Then... is it okay to not handle government affairs for a month?"

When they come back from Jiangnan, the memorials will fill up the entire Qinian Palace, right?

Qin Junyu smiled and said, "Government affairs... naturally someone will help me handle them."

Nian Susu narrowed her eyes. Her intuition told her that Qin Junyu was hiding something from her. Combining what had happened recently, she came up with a bold idea, "You... wouldn't give this task to the Fifth Prince, would you?"

Before Qin Junyu fell ill, he had met Qin Wenyuan. The two brothers stayed in the Qinian Palace for an hour. No one knew what they talked about. The palace people only saw that Qin Wenyuan's face was solemn when he left, and he seemed to have a heavy burden on his shoulders.

Qin Junyu raised his eyebrows and agreed.

Nian Susu was stunned. “Will this work?”

Qin Wenyuan is indeed smart, hardworking and has a talent for governing a country, but he is still a child after all, and there are many things that he cannot understand.

"Don't worry, since I said I have made perfect preparations, I have taken all factors into consideration." Qin Junyu secretly told her: "In fact, it's not just Prime Minister Nian. I have also secretly planted many of my own people in the court. They are absolutely loyal and have outstanding talents."

"Even if I'm not here, with these capable ministers, Xiaowu will definitely be able to govern the country in an orderly manner." He sighed with relief.

Nian Susu couldn't help laughing and joked, "Why do you say it as if we will never come back? You even paved the way for the Fifth Prince?"

After that, she poured herself a cup of tea. If she turned around at this moment, she would definitely see Qin Junyu's worried expression.

She said it carelessly, but it accurately revealed his long-term planning for the past six months.

Qin Junyu curled his lips, but the smile did not reach his eyes.

Nian Susu had no idea that his mood had changed.

The next day.

Nian Susu brought the concubines into the Palace of Prayer for Good Harvests. The group of people were both nervous and expectant, and kept looking around. They had been in the palace for so long, but except Qiu Minjing, no one had ever been to the Palace of Prayer for Good Harvests, so they were naturally curious.

The palace people were waiting outside the corridor. There were only twenty or so concubines in the bedroom, kneeling in several rows in front of the dragon bed. The atmosphere looked very strange. It didn't look like a visit to the sick, but like a dying person summoning relatives to see him off for the last time.

In order not to disturb the patient's rest, Nian Susu had instructed before arriving that there was no need to perform formal greetings or make any noise.

The reason why they were brought in was because as concubines, it was normal for them to worry about the emperor, and letting them see him would make them feel at ease.

Qin Junyu's face turned pale. Many concubines dared not look at him again after taking one look. They didn't say anything, but they were thinking in their hearts: Is this still a living person?

Nian Susu sat beside the bed, tucked Qin Junyu in, and said softly, "The emperor has been asleep most of the time these past two days. You came at an untimely time. If the emperor was awake, he could have a few words with you."

She lowered her eyes and wiped her tears, unable to hide her sadness.

The concubines couldn't help but feel heavy-hearted when they saw the seldom dignified Queen in such a depressed state.