The queen is sober in the world, and she is winning every step of the palace fight.

Am I that bad?

Do you owe Concubine Zhao anything?

Just today, I still believed the slander and suspected that she was colluding with Lu Guinian.

And when he sent her to the palace, he never hesitated.

The sky is full of stars, the Mid-Autumn Festival has passed, and the night wind in late autumn is so cool that it makes people's hands and feet cold.

The emperor remained silent, stepped on the eunuch's back, and sat back on the dragon chariot.

He lightly ordered them to set off.

But he forgot to tell the palace maid where to go.

Cao Bin climbed to his feet, not daring to ask any more questions. Sensing the emperor's sudden downturn, all he could do, as the chief eunuch who "truly didn't understand my intentions," was to instruct the sedan chair bearers to slow down and head to Chenqian Palace for the time being. This would allow for a convenient redirection should His Majesty suddenly change his mind and decide to visit another empress's palace.

"Cao Bin."

Suddenly, he heard the emperor calling him from the chariot.

Cao Bin was startled and hurriedly said that he was there.

The emperor was silent for a while before speaking again.

"Tell me, am I good to Concubine Zhao?"

"Your Majesty, you are certainly very kind to Concubine Zhao!"

"So, am I a good person?"

"Your Majesty, you are the Son of Heaven, the god of all people, so you are naturally the best!"

"Am I a good emperor?"

As soon as this question was asked, Cao Bin knelt down even though he was walking.

"Your Majesty, I dare not comment on the Emperor, but if you grant me a thousand times the courage to say just a few words, I will definitely say that you are the best emperor since ancient times. I have cultivated for countless lifetimes to have the honor of serving you. I am very honored. Long live Your Majesty!"

"Long live your Majesty!"

All the accompanying palace servants echoed in unison.

The emperor chuckled lightly and said, "Get up, you little dog slave! It's useless for me to ask you any questions."

He was really confused.

If you ask a eunuch whether he is good or bad, what else can you get except a flattery?

What's even more confusing is that his great cause has not been accomplished, and his long-cherished wish has not been fulfilled, so why is he doubting himself here!

No matter what, he is the monarch of Daliang.

No matter how good Concubine Zhao was, she was just one of his women.

He gave her so much, he definitely deserves her!

After collecting his scattered thoughts, the emperor regained his spirits in an instant. He looked at the distant sky dotted with stars, his eyes deeper than the night sky.

something……

It's almost over.

He is about to get one step closer to becoming the greatest emperor of all time!

"Your Majesty! Your Majesty!"

Suddenly, a woman's panting voice called out from behind.

In the quiet of the night, it was particularly clear on the deserted palace road.

Cao Bin had already turned around and saw clearly: "Your Majesty, it is Concubine Zhao who is chasing us."

The emperor shuddered.

He suddenly withdrew his gaze from the starry sky and turned his head immediately.

Night fell, and the dim light of palace lanterns shone against the wall. Several lanterns rapidly approached in the thick darkness. Within the halo of light, a graceful figure in a green dress appeared, her cape fluttering behind her like a butterfly.

The hurried footsteps and breathless calls.

That slender and thin figure.

That eager gesture.

If it’s not Fei Wan, then who else could it be!

"Your Majesty! I didn't know you were coming. I am a palace maid and have offended you..."

"Zhao Qing!"

The emperor's cold and hard imperial heart, which had just been restrained, dissipated again in an instant.

Without waiting for the eunuchs to get off the sedan chair, he jumped off it.

He turned around and strode towards Fei Wan.

"His Majesty……"

"Late night!"

The two figures each passed the palace maids and met each other first.

So they hugged each other.

"Your Majesty, it's all my fault. I didn't teach the palace maid well. I deserve to die!"

"Don't say that unlucky word!"

"But Your Majesty..."

"No buts."

"Your Majesty came here late at night but was not able to enter. I feel very guilty..."

"What are you ashamed of?"

Perhaps I am the one who should be ashamed.

The emperor held Fei Wan in his arms, using his body heat to warm her cold body. As he held her in his arms, he suddenly had an epiphany.

Fei Wan is not one of his many women.

these years.

Only Fei Wan can make him feel differently.

It can make him ask himself.

It can make him doubt himself.

He needs her.

Her beauty, her gentleness, her thoughtfulness and kindness, her clear eyes that reflected his shadow...

Who says that on the road to becoming the greatest emperor of all time, there can’t be a woman by your side?

"Your Majesty, are you going back to Chenqian Palace? Can you hold me for a while before going back? Just for a little while..."

"I will follow you back to Chunxi Palace."

"But I am injured and cannot sleep with you."

"Am I a lustful evil spirit?"

Naturally, the emperor stayed overnight in Chunxi Palace.

On the way back, he hugged Fei Wan and helped her walk slowly, being extremely considerate.

Cao Bin was secretly amazed.

I really can't understand why His Majesty ordered people to investigate Concubine Zhao during the day, but they became so inseparable at night.

Xiangyi, who was accompanying Feiwan, looked calm and kept her admiration for her mistress deep in her heart.

Your Majesty is so awesome!

As the saying goes, the most touching thing is to be willing to accept something while still wanting to refuse it.

But who else but the Empress can do this kind of thing, wanting to accept but not reject?

Everyone knew that little girl Yinzhu wasn't very bright. She was usually just asked to do odd jobs and look after the house, but at least she was honest, dutiful, and loyal, so no one expected much else from her.

But this time, it was really eye-opening.

How does the Queen have such a keen eye for talent?

How could he be so sure that she would perform so well with just these two simple instructions: "Be sure to stop His Majesty, and reprimand His Majesty if necessary"?

Xiang Yi asked herself after reading these two instructions, even if she did it herself, she couldn't be as good as Yinzhu!

She was hiding in the dark, listening, her hands sweating with nervousness. When His Majesty turned to leave, she was even more worried that he would get angry and run away, refusing to come again, or that he would issue an imperial decree to punish her the next day.

Unexpectedly, the Queen smiled calmly and said "It's done", then she calculated the time and caught up with His Majesty when he was not too far away.

Then, miraculously, His Majesty embraced her passionately!

Your Majesty is really good at calculating people's hearts!

"Do you think that you can defeat him just by relying on Yinzhu's tricks?"

The next day, when Xiangyi privately expressed her admiration to the Empress, Feiwan shook her head.

"Once one is in a high position, it's difficult to proactively care about the joys and sorrows of those below them. Yinzhu's exclusion simply happened to be opportune. He happened to be feeling guilty for having suspected me, and I happened to be carrying injuries inflicted by the Queen Mother. Furthermore, he happened to be forced to send me to the Palace Administration Office to deal with the Queen Mother, causing her to let her guard down. He was attracted to me, but he also used me. He was unaware of his inner uneasiness, so Yinzhu was able to take advantage of the situation."

Xiang Yi was puzzled: "Your Majesty, at that time, you had not yet received the news that Zhang Lin reported that night that caused His Majesty to laugh. How could you know that His Majesty felt guilty towards you?"

"He refused to drink the soup I sent him, so he must be suspicious of me. If he suspects me, he will investigate immediately. Firstly, that's his nature, and secondly, this is a critical moment. He will never allow the concubines to collude with the court officials to cause trouble in his backyard." Fei Wan's eyes were as clear as stars. "He investigated during the day and came to see me at night. That must mean the investigation has yielded some results, and they're not bad results. Otherwise, with his nature, he would have kept it to himself and verified all the evidence before dealing with me, rather than seeing me right away. Since he's here, it means he's upset and needs my comfort."

Xiangyi thought about it, and based on her limited contact and understanding of the emperor, it seemed that the emperor was indeed such a person.

Sadly, the Empress had anticipated this and made arrangements, taking advantage of the situation. Yet, she still needed the Empress's careful explanations and guidance.

But that was all the next day.

That night, she was simply amazed at the Empress's responsiveness and Yinzhu's extraordinary performance. She silently served by their side, observing every move of her master and His Majesty so that she could cooperate with her master.

"Wanwan, the wounds on your body hurt and itch. Why?"

"Your Majesty, please do not believe the palace maid's nonsense. This is not true. I am fine."

For example, when Fei Wan spoke to the Emperor like this, Xiang Yi would immediately step forward to explain, "Your Majesty, the Empress has been like this for the past two days. The Imperial Physician says the injuries are too severe, so even as the wounds heal, the pain and itching are unbearable. The Empress has been tossing and turning, unable to sleep, and hasn't slept for more than two hours these past few days."

The emperor felt very distressed. He took Fei Wan's hand and immediately ordered someone to go to the Imperial Hospital to get the right medicine to relieve the itching and pain, and to use the most precious medicinal materials.

He also asked Cao Bin to go to the private storehouse immediately, pick out a box of precious jewelry and give it to Fei Wan.

Didn’t Xiaohui ask whether His Majesty’s reward would be better than Concubine Yue’s?

The box is full of jewels and gems, and every piece is more valuable than that chicken blood bracelet!

"Your Majesty, I do not want any reward, but only a favor from you."

Fei Wan bowed down, looking terrified, and made her request cautiously.