The next day, the Queen Mother was lying on the bed, and before she had fully regained consciousness, she heard continuous shouting.

The empress dowager frowned and slowly opened her eyes. Zhuxi immediately stepped forward and helped the empress dowager up.

"Alas! I am getting old..."

The wound on her hand had been bandaged, but her waist was still aching slightly, and the empress dowager couldn't help but sigh.

Zhuxi knew that the Queen Mother did not need an answer at this moment.

The Queen Mother lowered her head and pondered for a while, then asked, "How is Yixiu doing?"

Zhuxi poured a glass of water for the Empress Dowager and said with a worried look on his face, "Your Majesty, I have asked the imperial physician to see her. The Empress is still unconscious. The imperial physician vaguely feels that it is caused by the drugs, but it is not very obvious."

"Drugs? Poisoning?" The Queen Mother immediately wondered, "Who dares to attack the Queen? How outrageous!"

Zhuxi continued, "Don't worry, Queen Mother. The Imperial Physician said that although it's difficult to treat, you can slowly recover after the poison is removed."

The Queen Mother nodded, then shook her head: "Let the imperial physician maintain this for now. The Emperor is angry, and I'm afraid he will do something more extreme.

It would be better to let Yixiu maintain the status quo, so that the emperor can vent his anger."

Zhuxi: "Yes, Madam, I will give the order now."

Afterwards, the Queen Mother sat down in front of the dressing table, looking at the white hair on her temples, and could not help but sigh: "In a blink of an eye, I have been in the palace for more than fifty years.

All I think about on a daily basis is to continue the family's glory. Now that Yixiu is in trouble, I'm afraid I need to exercise my old bones."

The Queen Mother opened her dressing box, which was filled with her favorite daily accessories.

He took a pair of jade bracelets, weighed them on his wrists, and put them back. He then took out a pair of Dongzhu earrings and shook his head.

Zhuxi looked at the things that the Empress Dowager usually liked, but none of them satisfied her. She couldn't help but ask, "Your Majesty, if you don't like them, I'll go get you a new batch."

The Queen Mother still shook her head. "In this palace, power is a good thing. Look at what I have at hand. They are all exquisite products, which many people cannot possess in their entire lives."

As he spoke, his smile turned gloomy: "Of course, some people will be jealous."

She will keep Yixiu, and no one can take away Yixiu's position as queen.

In this palace, the only one who dared to attack the Queen and had the ability to do so was Concubine Hua.

No, now we have to add Ning Fei, who was able to give birth to the prince safely despite Yi Xiu's repeated schemes.

Who can guarantee that she won't attack Yixiu out of revenge?

Concubine Hua values ​​power and the emperor, so let her lose them.

Concubine Ning? That's all...

The Queen Mother laughed sarcastically, "What is there in this palace? Wealth, power, the Emperor's favor. Everyone fights for it, bloody and bruised. I won't let them have their way."

Zhuxi just listened beside him without saying a word.

The Queen Mother's eyes looked into the distance, as if she was recalling her past and summing up her life.

"Life in the palace is long, and having the last laugh is what counts as skill."

After saying this, she tidied herself up, sat down at the dining table, and waited for the emperor to come and pay his respects to her.

After sitting for only a moment, Yinzhen walked in and said, "Your Highness, I pay my respects to you. I was a little impulsive yesterday and my attitude was not good. I hope Your Highness will understand."

The Empress Dowager smiled softly, her tone gentle: "Your Majesty, what I said yesterday was a bit harsh. Your Majesty should not take it to heart."

After saying that, he personally helped the man up. During the meal, neither of them discussed the Queen's affairs. Although there were constant shouting coming from next door, the two of them acted as if they had not heard it and did not mention it at all.

The Queen Mother took a few bites, then put down her chopsticks and wiped her mouth with a handkerchief. At the same time, Yinzhen also put down his chopsticks.

The Queen Mother said: "Your Majesty, I know you like Concubine Wan. When she was pregnant, I even sent her a reward.

I just didn't expect that Concubine Hua would be so bold as to involve the concubines in the palace. I wonder how the emperor will deal with this?"

Yinzhen thought for a moment and said, "Hua Fei has indeed gone too far. I am thinking of removing her authority to assist in the management of the six palaces as a warning."

The Queen Mother disagreed: "Not long ago, when Wan Chang was looking for someone to play a ghost, you withdrew her once. It took her a while to recover, but she not only did not learn her lesson, but also became even worse.

In my opinion, it would be better to demote her to the position of concubine. Later, if there is a need to appease Nian Gengyao, she can be reinstated."

Yinzhen nodded in agreement. Hua Fei was indeed too arrogant and it would be good to teach her a lesson.

The Queen Mother's face was filled with displeasure: "This Concubine Wan is so bold and has no regard for palace rules. She and Concubine Hua are plotting against each other, making the harem a chaotic mess. There is no peace and quiet."

Then he changed the subject: "However, since the emperor likes her, I want to call her to my side and teach her a lesson so that she will not lose face for the royal family."

"What the Empress Dowager said is right," Yinzhen did not refute it either. It was a good thing to let the Empress Dowager teach him.

The harem is going crazy, some are leaving, and there is no one to take care of it.

"Empress Dowager, I have no objection to removing Concubine Hua's authority to assist in the management of the six palaces. However, there is no one to take care of the harem. I wonder if you could take the trouble to do this for me, Empress Dowager?"

The Queen Mother's smile deepened, but she shook her head. "I am really old. It's okay to help you for a few days, but for a long time, I will always lack energy.

However, I can recommend someone. What does the Emperor think of Concubine Ning? "

Yinzhen thought about it and expressed his concerns: "Concubine Ning is simple-minded and intelligent, so she is suitable.

However, she is still in confinement and has to take care of the Sixth Prince, so I'm afraid it will be difficult for her to spare the time to take care of the Six Palaces."

The Queen Mother said: "That's fine. If she doesn't know how to do it, I will teach her. As for the Sixth Prince, I have a full range of medicinal herbs that can help him recuperate. How about sending the Sixth Prince to me?"

Yinzhen was surprised that the Empress Dowager actually wanted to raise the prince. What was her purpose?

She wants to train the next heir. Also, why is the Empress Dowager so concerned about Concubine Ning, the palace power, and the Sixth Prince?

Yinzhen rejected it and left with full of doubts, even forgetting the purpose of his visit. Yixiu, you are not crazy, so the matter can be settled.

"Su Peisheng, tell the Imperial Hospital that the Queen is seriously ill and I won't blame them if they can't be cured."

The empress dowager sat there without moving, sneering in her heart. Which emperor wouldn't be suspicious?

Concubine Ning, I wonder how you will compete for power with Concubine Hua! Between power and the Sixth Prince, how will you choose? I am curious.

When Concubine Hua lost her power and could not compete with Concubine Wan for favor, it was unknown whether she could still sit there.

"Zhuxi, send the Queen back to Changchun Xianguan. Pick out some gifts and send them to Concubine Ning during her third day bath."

"Just tell Concubine Ning that I personally presided over the third day bath. I love Sixth Prince very much."

The Queen Mother smiled sinisterly. Before Yi Xiu recovered, she would definitely keep the harem under control.

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