After I died, the scumbag prince cried down the city wall

She asked in a low voice: "Sister, do you think that Lord Liu accidentally offended some powerful person, which led to such a disaster?"

"Even if he really offended someone, it wouldn't be that serious..." Cui Rong's voice was calm, as if she had seen through everything. "After all, Lord Liu is in a high position and has great power. The emperor will definitely investigate this matter thoroughly, and eventually the truth will be revealed to the world. Whoever did it will not be able to escape the emperor's majesty."

"We just need to wait and see what happens. Don't get involved in other matters lightly."

Cui Yunhe nodded gently, with a firm look in his eyes, "I just hope that the Cui family can be safe and sound without any disasters."

Cui Rongrong responded with a gentle smile, "Of course we will. Our Cui family has been blessed since ancient times, and we will definitely be able to overcome this danger."

And Song Yanyi, the thoughtful man, might have already made plans in secret.

Thinking of this, Cui Rong's eyes flickered slightly, and the uneasiness deep in her heart was forcibly suppressed by her.

Soon, the carriage slowly stopped in front of the magnificent gate of the imperial palace, and the sunlight shone on the glazed tiles.

They followed an experienced eunuch through the winding palace corridors and arrived at the Queen Mother's bedroom.

When they met the Queen Mother, the two sisters bowed respectfully, their voices clear and pleasant: "Greetings to the Queen Mother."

The Queen Mother had a kind smile on her face and said gently, "When you are here, please feel free to chat with me. There is no need to be too restrained."

"Yes." The two sisters said in unison.

However, before the conversation went into depth, a concubine who was quite doting on Cui Yunhe sent someone to tell her that after accompanying the empress dowager, she should go to her palace and sit for a while.

Cui Yunhe blushed when she heard this, and looked at the Queen Mother shyly, but the Queen Mother just smiled without saying anything, her eyes full of tolerance: "Go ahead, you often came to the palace to play when you were a child, and the concubines all liked you very much. When you come, they naturally want to see you. It's enough to have your sister to talk to me."

Cui Yunhe bowed again to apologize, exchanged a tacit look with Cui Rong, and then slowly left following the eunuch who delivered the message.

Cui Rongrong turned her head and looked at the Queen Mother tenderly: "You are broad-minded. Even in the face of such a change, you can still remain calm. It is really admirable."

"Although the concubines like Yunhe, it is indeed inappropriate to send someone directly to invite her in the Empress Dowager's palace." There was a hint of blame in her words.

The Queen Mother glanced at her lightly, and said in a somewhat indifferent tone: "It's just a small matter, no need to worry too much."

Cui Rong smiled slightly and did not continue the topic. Instead, she cleverly changed the subject: "Speaking of the matter of the Minister of Justice Liu, I wonder if the Queen Mother has heard of it?"

Although the Queen Mother was puzzled as to why she suddenly mentioned this matter, she still patiently replied: "I heard a little bit that something unexpected happened in the minister's family, which is indeed very serious."

"Even I, who lives in seclusion, have heard about this. It seems that it has spread widely among the people."

Cui Rongrong did not respond directly, but changed the subject, "Dad mentioned this to me when he came back from court, lamenting that when you, the Queen Mother, assisted the Emperor in the court, the court was in good order. I thought that if you, the Queen Mother, were still in charge of the harem, those concubines would not dare to be so presumptuous and rude."

"Ever since you, the Queen Mother, have devoted yourself to Buddhism and cultivated your character, the atmosphere in the palace is indeed much worse than before." There was some emotion in her words. Upon hearing this, the Queen Mother's smile gradually faded and her expression became solemn.

"It sounds like there's something else behind what you said." There was a hint of chill in the Queen Mother's tone, as if she was testing something.

"Your Majesty, you worry too much. I am just expressing my feelings." Cui Rongrong looked at the Queen Mother with a firm gaze and said frankly, "If the Queen Mother can come out again to assist His Majesty and guide the Queen, whether it is the trivial matters in the harem or the major policies of the court, those chaos will probably no longer exist."

After she finished speaking, she noticed the Queen Mother's subtle reaction from the corner of her eyes, and quickly stood up to apologize, her tone full of panic: "I spoke out of turn, please forgive me, Queen Mother."

The Queen Mother waved her hand gently, saying calmly, "You are still young, and I won't take it to heart if it's just unintentional words. Yunhe has probably finished her talk with the concubines and is coming this way. I will have someone send you over to meet her."

Cui Rong bowed again and said gratefully: "Thank you for your grace, Queen Mother. I will take my leave first."

After Cui Rongrong disappeared at the end of the corridor, the old maid next to the Queen Mother spoke in a low voice: "Queen Mother, I think what Miss Cui said makes sense. Ever since you and the Emperor have become estranged, the court and the harem have indeed become a mess."

"Thinking back to the days when you, Queen Mother, were in charge of the court, have you ever seen such a chaotic situation?" The old nanny's words were full of indignation, but the Queen Mother looked indifferent.

"It's been so long, why bring it up?" The Queen Mother stroked the Buddhist beads in her hand, her lips tightly pursed.

"How can I not mention this? The emperor is not a wise and powerful ruler. Without the support of the empress dowager, how could Bian Tang enjoy the prosperity and peace it has today? The same is true for the empress."

The old nanny's voice was heavy. "As the head of the palace, the queen is unable to control the concubines and allows them to disrespect the queen mother. This is really disgraceful!"

"Since the Bian Dynasty and the Five Dynasties, has there ever been such a scene? I am really afraid that the foundation laid by our ancestors will be destroyed!" The old nanny's worry was evident in her words.

The Queen Mother tightly grasped her Buddhist beads and pursed her lips.

She deliberately avoided the turmoil in the palace, just to avoid herself being plunged into endless worries, so as not to create a rift with the emperor and bring shame to the royal family.

At first, she naively thought that if she let go, the emperor and the queen would be able to take charge and handle everything properly. However, the reality was contrary to her expectations.

If the situation continues to develop in this way, the old nanny's worries may become a reality. Then, how will I face the noble late emperor and my ancestors in heaven? How will I bear their disappointed looks?

The Queen Mother sighed softly, "I really should calm down and think about this matter carefully."

On the other side, Cui Rongrong and Cui Yunhe were already safely seated in the exquisitely carved carriage.

Cui Yunhe looked at her sister from head to toe, her eyes full of concern, "When I was not with you, did the Queen Mother make things difficult for you and make you feel wronged?"

Cui Rongrong's lips curled up into a faint smile, which was filled with a bit of tenacity. "I was just chatting with the Queen Mother. Why would she embarrass me?"

Hearing this, Cui Yunhe's tense heartstrings finally relaxed. "When I was at Concubine Jin's place, I was thinking about my elder sister all the time. After getting Concubine Jin's permission, I rushed to the Queen Mother's palace almost without stopping, for fear of missing anything."

"Fortunately, the Queen Mother allowed me to enter the palace early. I saw with my own eyes that my elder sister was safe and sound. I finally put my heart at ease."