Even the Queen Mother was unaware of such dirty and sordid things back then.

Apart from Duke Chen and Xie Yu's biological mother who was raped, there was only one person in the world who knew about this.

That is Xie Yu’s biological mother, and He Ziying is their real sister.

They are the closest blood relatives.

When they entered the palace, no one in the palace knew the relationship between the two sisters.

Ziying is Xie Yu's real blood relative.

In order to get revenge, Ziying told him the secret.

Ziying knew that if she stood up at Xie Yu’s birthday party, the only outcome would be death.

Her only condition was that Lin Junxue help her get revenge.

Ziying endured humiliation and lived in seclusion for so many years, also for revenge.

She said that in this world, the only thing that can keep people alive is hatred...

All of the people she used had deep hatred and endured humiliation.

Lin Junxue put away her thoughts and smiled slightly, her smile as beautiful as a flower.

Xie Yu ordered Gao Cheng to go to Shenguang Palace in person to deliver the order.

Shenguang Palace

Hua Ling was talking about something very exciting happening at Zhonghe Palace tonight.

Gao Cheng came with the imperial edict.

After receiving the imperial edict, Chen Mi sent Gao Cheng away with a gloomy expression.

Why did the Emperor suddenly do this?

He actually wanted to bring the Queen and her to congratulate his grandfather on his birthday.

This matter is really full of strangeness...

She smelled something unusual.

It must be the Queen's handwriting

Now, the Queen Mother is a useless person, and can only live on the bed in Ci'an Palace for the rest of her life.

She and the Queen knew it very well, and they would never mention the matter of them working together to deal with the Queen Mother again.

But if it is really the Queen's handwriting

The queen must have gone to great lengths to ask for this favor.

What exactly are you seeking?

After Chen Mi received the imperial edict, he was not happy at all...

Hua Ling looked puzzled

"Your Highness, this is a great blessing. Not everyone can have this kind of grace. Your Highness has given you such a grace. Your Highness, why do you still look so worried?"

Chen Mi shook his head

"I always feel that this matter is not simple and must be related to the Queen. Otherwise, why would the Emperor suddenly issue such an imperial decree, not only to take me back to the Duke's Mansion, but also to take the Queen. I am afraid that the Queen has some ulterior motives. I feel uneasy and always feel that something bad is going to happen."

Hua Ling said, "Your Majesty, the baby in your belly is already seven months old. The imperial physician said that the little prince is very stable and healthy. Now, the harem is peaceful and calm, so Your Majesty does not need to worry too much. Besides, what can the Queen ask of the old Duke? This is something completely unrelated. Our Duke is a shrewd, wise and brave man. How can a woman in the palace like the Queen be able to calculate him? Your Majesty, don't worry, that's all."

After hearing Hua Ling's words, Chen Mi's worries did not dissipate.

If it were someone else, she wouldn't have to worry.

But this man is the emperor, so she has to be on guard.

Chen Mi said, "Tomorrow, send a message back to the mansion. We must be extremely careful on the birthday and must not make any mistakes. Otherwise, we will be caught, especially since the Emperor and the Empress are here in person. If something goes wrong, the Chen Guogong Mansion cannot afford any risk. We must be careful in everything in the mansion."

Flower Spirit responds

Chen Mi was so worried about this that he didn't fall asleep until midnight...

Second day

After Chen Mi got up, he was in a very bad mood, but he still forced himself to go to Zhonghe Palace to test Lin Junxue's attitude.

One night passes

She could never feel at ease!

Zhonghe Palace

In the past few days, Lin Junxue has issued an order to exempt the concubines in the harem from paying respects.

Lin Junxue was not surprised at all when Chen Mi came to pay his respects...

Last night, Xie Yu suddenly issued such an imperial decree, and Gao Cheng left Zhonghe Palace again.

Chen Mi was afraid that he would be so suspicious that he might not sleep well that night.

This morning, people came

Chen Mi and Hua Ling walked into the hall

When the eyes were cast towards the center of the room, a figure was seen sitting on a high seat.

Lin Junxue was wearing a gorgeous peony dress, the hem of which spread out like layers of petals, as if a blooming peony was blossoming there.

The exquisite embroidery on the skirt adds a touch of nobility and elegance.

The sunlight shone through the window onto her, making her dress shine with an enchanting glow.

this moment

Chen Mi looked down at herself. Due to her pregnancy and bloated figure, a trace of embarrassment flashed across her face, but then she quickly put it away.

Just as Chen Mi was about to greet her, Lin Junxue spoke up.

"My concubine, you are pregnant, no need to be polite, please sit down."

Chen Mi held her stomach and sat down with a smile.

"I have nothing to do today, so I decided to come to Zhonghe Palace to sit down. Sorry to bother Her Majesty the Queen."

Lin Junxue's eyes fell on Chen Mi's bulging belly and her face which was obviously covered with thick powder.

It is said that pregnancy is the biggest hurdle for women

The law that no one can escape

Concubine Mi hasn't seen Xie Yu for the past few days, probably because she doesn't want Xie Yu to see her swollen face.

Women are the ones who please themselves

Chen Mi naturally understood Xie Yu's ruthlessness.

Lin Junxue smiled

"It's okay. I have nothing to do today. Concubine Mi is willing to come over. It's just right for her to accompany me to kill time."

Danzhen serves tea

Hua Ling couldn't wait to try the tea with a silver needle.

Just as he was about to step forward, he was stopped by a look from Chen Mi.

How could someone like the Queen use such low-level means?

The Queen will never let anything happen to her in Zhonghe Palace.

Lin Junxue just turned a blind eye to the little movements of the master and servant.

Lip corners raised

Slowly sipped the tea

Chen Mi also picked up the teacup and took a sip of the tea, which tasted refreshing and fragrant.

“The tea in the Queen’s palace is excellent”

Lin Junxue nodded

"As long as Concubine Mi likes it"

Chen Mi paused, then said, "Queen, the Emperor sent Eunuch Gao to Chenguang Palace last night to announce the Emperor's decree, saying that the Emperor would take the Queen and me to the Duke's Mansion to congratulate Grandfather on his birthday."

Chen Mi said as he looked at Lin Junxue's expression.

There was no sign of abnormality in her expression, and no trace of emotion in her eyes.

It seemed as if this matter had nothing to do with her.

Am I just overthinking it?

Chen Mi changed the subject again

"I have been in the palace for many years, but I never thought that I would be able to leave the palace and return to the Duke's Mansion to personally celebrate my grandfather's birthday. I think it must be the Queen who asked for this favor for me. I am very grateful and will remember the Queen's kindness today."

Chen Mi's words were meant to test whether the imperial decree issued by Xie Yu last night had anything to do with Lin Junxue?

If there is

This matter is definitely not that simple

She has to guard

Lin Junxue put down the teacup and shook her head gently.

"In this matter, Concubine Mi, you are thanking the wrong person. It was the Emperor who made the decision. This is not my credit at all. Concubine Mi, don't worry about it. If there is anyone to thank, it should be the Emperor."

Chen Mi's eyes flickered, but he still doubted the truth of this statement.

Lin Junxue smiled but said nothing

Of course she was lying.

But it doesn't matter

Because lies can also become truth.

Zhonghe Palace is now like an iron wall, and no one can get a single word out of the servants.

No one will know what happened last night, so just let her say whatever she wants.

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