The Marquise: I Earn My Own Worship

Concubine Ning's eyes became long as she looked at the Queen, as if immersed in memories of the past.

After the queen left the palace, she followed the instructions and did not get pregnant for many years, waiting for a suitable opportunity. Later, she gave birth to Ling'er.

Ling'er's arrival was God's will, but...

Because of His Majesty's benevolent attitude towards the nobles, her family gradually gained power. But unfortunately, her family had no powerful brothers or nephews, so they could only survive by guarding the family business.

It was probably because of this reason that she did not suffer a severe attack from the new rich when she was pregnant with Ling'er.

The new nobles thought that the nobles were no longer a threat and that a prince born out of wedlock and with an incompetent maternal family could not cause any big waves.

But just in case, she took precautions during her pregnancy.

Therefore, Ling'er was weak from birth and could not be cured. He had to rely on medicine to survive for so many years.

"They are really cautious."

Queen Zhu sneered and dug her fingernails into the orange in her hand. The surroundings were instantly filled with the sweet orange fragrance.

"So you've given up and want to live your whole life relying on those people."

She casually put the thing in her hand aside and gently wiped her fingers with a handkerchief. The light yellow juice stained the snow-white handkerchief.

Concubine Ning's eyes turned red, her nose felt sore, and she started to cry.

She slowly slid down from the seat and knelt beside it.

"Sister, I really had no other choice. At that time, Ling'er was in danger of dying, and I was also very anxious. If you hadn't sent me that prescription later..."

After a pause, she gently wiped away her tears.

"Ling'er has been using it, along with the health-preserving prescriptions and boxing techniques sent by the wife of the Marquis of Duanbo Mansion, and has only gotten better in the past few years. However, no matter how well he takes care of himself, he's still a few points behind the average person. I once privately asked the imperial physician, and he said that Ling'er's body can only be nurtured and not overworked, otherwise his life span will be short."

Empress Zhu clenched her hand tightly. Concubine Ning saw this from the corner of her eye and continued, "Your Majesty has also told me privately..."

When she said this, Concubine Ning closed her eyes.

"He said he would pave the way for Ling'er in the future so he could be a leisurely and carefree prince. I believed him."

After she finished speaking, her body went limp and she leaned weakly to one side.

She didn't dare to look at the queen's expression, for she was afraid of seeing disappointment in her eyes.

The Queen's expectations for this child are no less than those for the deceased child.

Everyone thought that your son's health improved because of the health-preserving prescription from Duan Bo's Mansion. In fact, it was just a deception. The real effect was a prescription sent by the Queen's personal guards.

It just so happened that the prescriptions in Duan Bo's mansion seemed to have simple therapeutic effects to outsiders, so no one would find it strange, and even His Majesty was kept in the dark.

Ling'er's medical records must be kept. If the medicine is suddenly changed, he will definitely become suspicious.

Those things were used together with Ling'er's medicinal food. No one knew about it except her and her confidants.

The Queen's medicine combined with these treatment prescriptions did have a great effect.

But with a small fetus and a premature birth, his health is at its best. If you ask for too much, he won't survive.

She had lost her spirit and was sinking into a beautiful dream. If she had not been awakened by Concubine De's cold water, she would still be unwilling to wake up from the dream she had woven.

Suddenly, the corner of a bright yellow skirt appeared in front of her eyes, and she looked up.

The Queen walked up to her and held out her hand.

"It's time, it's fate. Get up, I don't blame you."

God really loves to play tricks on people. He always gives people hope, but then plunders it himself.

Concubine Ning placed her hand on the Queen's hand, slowly stood up, and the two looked at each other.

"It's a good thing that Xiaoliu is alive. As for the rest, we can figure it out later."

There was a sense of melancholy in the Queen's tone.

"He will be coming to the palace soon after finishing school. I have already called him to come and pay his respects to you."

"Well, I haven't seen him since he was born."

Although the queen is not in the capital, she knows all the big and small things.

She is not someone who compromises easily. She had no choice but to leave the palace back then, and now that she is back, she is bound to make some people pay the price.

"Your Majesty is here!"

After meeting with his ministers, the Emperor of Chu hurried to see his mother and his mother's concubine. Unexpectedly, he was told that the two queen dowagers had gone to bed.

He walked back to the central palace and saw the queen who had been gone for more than 20 years.

He thought a lot on the way here. When he met the queen today, he found that she had aged much faster, but she was obviously four years younger than him.

After all these years, she had suffered a lot in the palace.

The Emperor of Chu sighed and lingered outside the palace gate for a long time.

What should I say when I go in?

He tugged at the bonsai beside him, almost pulling out all the leaves. It wasn't that he didn't dare, but he didn't know how to face the queen.

Back then...it was him who failed to protect them.

The Emperor of Chu felt a throbbing pain in his forehead, and his body moved slightly, revealing a corner of his clothes.

This was discovered by the sharp-eyed palace servants, who shouted with joy.

It’s impossible not to go now.

The Emperor of Chu calmed himself down and walked straight in.

The Queen and Concubine Ning came out together to meet the emperor. The Emperor of Chu was a little surprised to see them.

"Empress, are you and the Imperial Concubine here too?"

Concubine Ning bowed and said, "When I was still a Zhaoyi, I was in your harem. I am grateful for your protection, so I came to bother you. Your Majesty, you will not be angry with me, right?"

The Emperor of Chu thought about it and realized that it was true. If Concubine Ning hadn't mentioned it, he would have almost forgotten it.

"You are so thoughtful, how can I blame you?"

The Emperor of Chu had just breathed a sigh of relief at the presence of Concubine Ning when he heard his beloved concubine resign.

"Then I will not disturb Your Majesty and my sister."

Before leaving, Concubine Ning bowed to the Queen and said, "Sister, when Ling'er finishes school, I will bring him to pay my respects to you."

Then he withdrew.

The rest of the palace maids who were sensible also left, leaving the most noble couple in the world some time alone.

A room of silence.

It was the Emperor of Chu who spoke first. He sat aside and watched the Queen drinking tea alone.

"Huang, Weijun, have you been okay these years?"

The Emperor of Chu rubbed his index finger.

The queen put down her cup and looked up at the Emperor of Chu. This was her husband, and he was also the ruler of a country and the master of the world.

"Everything is fine. Is your Majesty alright?"

In fact, there is no need to ask. Just look at the complexion of Emperor Chu and you will know that this kid has lived a good life over the years.

The Chu Emperor laughed awkwardly, "I'm fine."

Then there was silence again, and the Emperor of Chu began to drink tea to hide his slight discomfort.

When the two of them were together, the King of Chu thought of the past, when he was still King Ping.

When he learned that he was going to marry his mother's niece, he couldn't tell whether he was happy or not.

But his mother was happy and thought it was a good idea. As long as his mother thought it was a good idea, it was fine. It didn't matter who he married.

Later, he secretly went to take a look at Mrs. Zhu San, and found that her food was indeed not his favorite.

Very strict, just like the Queen Mother.