The weak prince's queen

After Chu Xiyue lightly boarded the carriage, she paused for a moment, turned her head to look at Qiu Ling beside her, and said softly, "Qiu Ling, please come with me to the palace this time."

Upon hearing this, Qiu Ling was startled for a moment, a look of doubt on her face. But then a thought occurred to her, and she thought to herself, "This is a good idea. I can use this opportunity to report something to the Empress." With this thought, she quickly replied, "Yes, Princess. I am willing to accompany you to the palace."

In reality, Chu Xiyue had a plan in mind for letting Qiu Ling accompany her. She knew that only by having Qiu Ling personally confirm in front of the Queen that Xiao Yichen was now bedridden would she be able to cleverly trick the Queen into revealing the truth.

Afterwards, the two of them, holding the token of entry from Prince Jin Xiao Yichen, entered the palace without any obstructions. Soon, the carriage stopped in front of the Queen's Palace.

Qiu Ling got out of the car first, walked quickly to the door, and said politely to the palace maid guarding the door, "Sister, please tell her that the Princess of Jin is here to see the Empress. Please let her know."

The palace maid responded expressionlessly, "I'm sorry, Your Majesty is resting at the moment and cannot receive guests."

Seeing this, Qiu Ling didn't show any anger at all. Instead, she reached into her bosom, took out a small ingot of silver, and quietly handed it to the palace maid. She lowered her voice and said, "Then I'll have to trouble Miss to help us find Madam Liu."

When the palace maid saw the heavy silver in her hand, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes. When she heard that the person they were looking for was Madam Liu, after a little hesitation, she finally nodded and agreed.

Not long after, Nanny Liu was seen walking out of the palace gate in small steps.

Qiu Ling, with her sharp eyes, spotted Madam Liu from afar and immediately winked at her. Madam Liu, ever so shrewd, instantly understood Qiu Ling's intention. The corners of her mouth rose imperceptibly, and she nodded calmly.

Nanny Liu wore a genial smile and bowed slightly, saying, "Oh, it's the Princess of Jin! Please come in, please come in. I will immediately report this to the Empress."

Chu Xiyue nodded her head slightly in response, then gracefully entered the hall with the other palace maids. Her figure was graceful, her steps light, and she was as noble and charming as a blooming lotus.

Meanwhile, Nanny Liu didn't dare delay even a moment and trotted all the way to the Queen's chambers. Before even entering, she shouted, "Your Majesty, great news! Princess Jin and Miss Qiu Ling have arrived!"

The queen, who was originally sitting on the couch with her eyes half-closed and taking a nap, suddenly opened her eyes after hearing the voice, sat up straight in an instant, and asked anxiously: "Oh? Really? In that case, the matter must have been properly handled." Her words could not hide her excitement.

Madam Liu quickly replied, "In reply to Your Majesty, I think it should be successful. I just wonder what Your Majesty plans to do next."

The queen thought for a moment, then stood up decisively and ordered: "Come, follow me to see what the situation is." After that, she stretched out her jade hand and waved gently.

Madam Liu was a shrewd woman; a single glance was enough to grasp the Empress's intention. With the swiftness of a swallow's footsteps, she strode forward with a swift yet steady stride. Once she was close, she carefully grasped the Empress's delicate arm, as if she were holding a rare treasure.

The two of them leaned against each other like this, slowly moving forward, like a pair of close sisters. Their steps were elegant, their postures graceful, and every step exuded nobility and dignity. They walked side by side, slowly heading towards where Chu Xiyue was.

At this moment, a clear and loud announcement resounded throughout the palace: "The Queen has arrived!" This voice seemed to have some kind of magic, instantly making the originally noisy scene silent.

Upon hearing this, everyone stood up in unison as if under a spell. They then bowed in unison, shouting, "Greetings to the Empress! Long live the Empress!" The shouts echoed, deafening, and fully demonstrated their respect for the Empress.

Chu Xiyue was naturally among the many people paying their respects. She followed suit, her movements formal and respectful, and also bowed deeply to the Empress, shouting, "Greetings to Her Majesty, may Her Majesty live a thousand years."

The Queen, smiling, walked steadily into the hall with graceful demeanor. Her steps were unhurried, her gaze sweeping around. Everyone bowed their heads as she passed, not daring to meet her gaze. Only when she reached the center did the Queen pause, standing firmly. Then, she raised her hand slightly, her red lips parted, and she spoke softly, "Please rise. Princess Jin, please come forward and take a seat."

Upon hearing the voice, Chu Xiyue quickly responded, "Thank you, Your Majesty." After that, she walked lightly to the designated seat and sat down gently.

The Queen gazed at Chu Xiyue with her beautiful eyes, a smile on her lips as she softly asked, "Princess Jin, you came to the palace in such a hurry this time. I'm sure you have something important to discuss with me, right?"

Upon hearing this, Chu Xiyue's delicate body trembled slightly, and then she covered her face with the handkerchief in her hand and sobbed softly. Her appearance was truly pitiful, and it made people feel pity.