The legitimate daughter brings disaster to the concubine! Seize the imperial power and the throne

Queen Fang, who rarely mentioned her daughter, was a little melancholy, her eyes reddened, and she smiled awkwardly: "It was me who lost my composure."

Lu Jingning smiled and shook his head.

"Empress, it's time to take the medicine." The palace maid came over with the medicine.

A trace of resistance appeared on Queen Fang's fair face, but she had to take the medicine and drink it all. She picked up the candied fruit and put it into her mouth. After a moment, her brows relaxed.

"My health is getting worse day by day. I used to feel better with the help of my mother, but I don't know how long you can help me." Queen Fang held Lu Jingning's hand affectionately and said casually, "Aning, if my mother dies, Prince Shen will not let you go easily. Among the princes, Prince Shen has the best chance of winning, so you have to be extra careful."

This is not the first time Queen Fang has given this reminder.

Lu Jingning's eyes flickered slightly, and he asked tentatively: "I've kept in mind what the Queen said. The Queen is not feeling well, and I'm willing to serve you. I heard that the Queen would send medicinal food to the Emperor from time to time. How about I do it for you?"

Queen Fang was stunned for a moment, then nodded: "Okay."

"Your Majesty!" the palace maid couldn't help but remind her.

"My sick body needs rest. From now on, I will not see any guests." Queen Fang said to the palace maid, "Go tell the concubines that they don't need to come to pay respects from now on."

The maid nodded reluctantly.

As soon as Lu Jingning left, the gate of Fengqi Palace was closed, and all visitors were refused. The Phoenix Seal was even handed to her.

She understood that Queen Fang was trying to avoid suspicion.

If she succeeded, Queen Fang would be credited for her contribution and she would owe her a favor. If she failed, it would have nothing to do with Queen Fang.

This account is appropriate no matter how you calculate it.

Moreover, Queen Fang was smarter than she thought. Although she didn't understand why Queen Fang did this, she could sense a hint of hostility from Queen Fang towards Prince Shen's Mansion.

The enemy of the enemy is the friend.

Lu Jingning was also happy to play dumb. She returned to Linglong Courtyard and carefully read the imperial concubine manual of the Ministry of Internal Affairs during this period.

In the past month, Emperor Nanliang has only set foot in the harem three times, namely, Concubine Qi, Concubine Lin, and the late **.

These three are veterans in the palace. The shortest one has been in the palace for more than ten years. The harem of Emperor Nanliang is not full, and there has not been a beauty contest for a long time. Now the youngest concubine in the harem is Concubine Yun, who is twenty-five years old this year and entered the palace ten years ago.

Her gaze suddenly stopped on Concubine Yun's handbook. Half a year ago, Concubine Yun was very favored and she had the opportunity to serve her at least four or five times a month.

But somehow she contracted a strange disease, and her lower body began to turn red, so the Ministry of Internal Affairs stopped allowing her to sleep with the emperor.

Lady Yun...

"How is Concubine Yun's health now? Is she available to sleep with me?" Lu Jingning looked at Xue Yuan.

Xue Yuan shook her head: "I will check it out right away."

"Ah."

In addition to Concubine Yun, she also selected two people, one of whom was Concubine You, a trustworthy person on the list given to her by Bu Yan.

An incense stick later, Xue Yuan came back and said, "Princess, Concubine Yun is well now, and her birthday is in a few days."

Lu Jingning gave Xue Yuan a look of admiration and nodded at Concubine Yun's name: "That must be Concubine Yun."

"Snow Kite."

"The servant is here."

"Please prescribe a tonic prescription, and we will go to deliver food to the emperor in the next few days."

Lu Jingning did what she said and immediately took the tonic to pay her respects to the emperor. The Emperor of Nanliang was a little surprised when he learned of her coming.

Chang Xi said: "I heard that the Empress was recuperating and it was inconvenient to deliver medicine. When the princess learned about it, she was very filial and sent you medicine on behalf of the Empress."

The person was at the door, and the Emperor of Nanliang couldn't chase him away, so he had to let him in. When he saw Lu Jingning, he forced a smile on his face: "Aning is here."

"Your Majesty, this is the medicinal food that Aning personally cooked. Remember to drink it. Aning is worried about you." Lu Jingning's eyes were red: "Your Majesty, you must live a thousand years."

Emperor Nanliang was at a loss for words because of Lu Jingning's words. He put down the memorial in his hand and asked, "What do you mean?"

"You are Aning's biggest supporter now. Aning hopes you live a long life." Lu Jingning sniffed with an innocent look on his face.

The Emperor of Nanliang, who was already pursuing elixirs, was very happy when he heard this. He winked at Changxi, and Changxi immediately stepped forward to take the food box from Lu Jingning's hand, brought out the steaming medicinal food and placed it on the table.

The Emperor of Southern Liang had no intention of drinking it. Instead, he took two sips of the tea.

Lu Jingning lowered his eyes and pretended not to see it. He did not stay any longer. He leaned over, found an excuse and left. As he left, Emperor Nanliang glanced at the medicinal food on the table.

Changxi understood and immediately asked the imperial physician to come and check it out.

"Your Majesty, there is nothing wrong with this medicine. It will do your body good and no harm," said the imperial physician.

The Emperor of Nanliang's suspicions disappeared, and he waved his hand: "Back off."

After the imperial physician left, Changxi brought the medicine to Emperor Nanliang, but Emperor Nanliang said, "Pour it out."

Changxi was stunned for a moment, but reacted quickly and took the medicine away.

The hall was quiet, as if nothing had happened.

For three consecutive days, Lu Jingning came to deliver medicine. Each time he stayed for about an incense stick of time before leaving. As soon as he left, the Emperor of Nanliang asked someone to check the medicine.

I took the medicine three times, but I never drank it once.

Changxi couldn't help himself and said, "Your Majesty, this medicine is also a gift from the princess, and it is harmless to your body, why don't you try it?"

Emperor Nanliang sneered, but did not respond. He only said, "Stop talking!"

As the night deepened, a light breeze blew across his face, bringing a chill. Lu Jingning pulled his cloak closer.

She knew everything that happened in the hall.

"Princess, the emperor is too wary. What should we do now?" Xue Yuan asked.

Lu Jingning frowned. No wonder Bu Yan said that the Emperor of Nanliang was extremely suspicious and difficult to deal with. But there were some things she couldn't wait for.

"If you have to choose one person to take the position, who do you think is the most suitable?"

Xue Yuan lowered her eyes: "Anyone who takes the position other than our own people may turn against us and be ruthless."

She agreed with this.

"Go tell Lady Yun that she will be ready to sleep with you in the next two days."

The next day, Lu Jingning once again brought the tonic to pay his respects to the Emperor of Southern Liang. As usual, the Emperor of Southern Liang asked Changxi to take the medicine and had no intention of drinking it.

After chatting for a few words with an indifferent expression, Lu Jingning left on the grounds that he did not dare to disturb the emperor from handling official business.

Changxi followed the old rules and asked the imperial physician to examine her. The result was the same as usual. The Emperor of Southern Liang said meaningfully, "This girl is really patient."

Changxi's eyes moved slightly, and he lowered his eyes, pretending not to understand.

Suddenly, a series of charming and charming silver bell sounds came to his ears, interrupting the thoughts of Emperor Nan Liang. He frowned and asked, "Who is outside?"

"Your Majesty, I heard the voices sound like Concubine You and Concubine Li."

The Emperor of Southern Liang felt inexplicably irritated. He stood up and walked outside, and Changxi hurriedly followed him.

Inside the pavilion in the Imperial Garden

One person sings and the other plays the flute. The singing is beautiful and the flute sounds are melodious and lingering.

"The emperor is here!" Changxi shouted.

The singing stopped and the flute music stopped.

The two knelt and saluted to the Southern Liang Emperor: "Your Highness, I pay my respects to you."

Seeing the two dressed up and their faces carefully painted with makeup, the Southern Liang Emperor not only did not have the slightest pity, but was furious: "The Crown Prince is missing and the whole country is praying and worried, and you still dare to show off everywhere, do you have any conscience?"

"Your Majesty?" The two were panicked and apologized repeatedly.

Emperor Nanliang waved his hand and said, "Come here, drag Concubine You and Concubine Li away, and have each of them copy the scriptures a thousand times to pray for the crown prince."

"Your Majesty!" The two of them were trembling with fear, and I felt sorry for them.

It was not until the two were dragged away that his ears calmed down. Emperor Nanliang took a deep breath, but the irritability was still there, and the white shoulders of Concubine Li appeared in his mind.

"Go back to the palace!" Emperor Nanliang turned away.