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Emperor Shenwu was very upset when he returned to Qianzheng Hall. He was the great emperor of Dasheng, but he was actually schemed against by a little woman. After all, Emperor Shenwu still had some natural trust in Empress Dowager Li's Cining Palace, but he did not expect that Concubine Li with ulterior motives would take advantage of him.

The scroll on the imperial desk was swept to the ground by Emperor Shenwu.

Li Xiang shuddered and quickly said, "Your Majesty, news has come from the Cining Palace that Concubine Li has been confined to Siying Palace for not serving the Empress Dowager properly. The Empress Dowager has ordered Concubine Li to copy the palace rules every day and has not said when the ban will be lifted."

Emperor Shenwu calmed down and sat on the dragon throne. "Li Xiang, go and give double the medicine to Siying Palace. Keep an eye on the people in Cining Palace and keep the news secret."

If what happened today were to get out, Empress Dowager Li and the Li family would be completely disgraced.

Of course, what Emperor Shenwu was most worried about was that Lan Qingwu would find out. As he thought about it, he felt a headache again!

Li Xiang personally went to Siying Palace. Concubine Li looked at the tray held by the eunuch, her body cold and desperate. "Your Majesty, you can't treat me like this. I am a daughter of the Li family, the niece of the Empress Dowager! If I tell the Empress Dowager how Your Majesty treated me in the past, how will Your Majesty explain it to her?"

Li Xiang said with a forced smile, "Lady Li, you're overthinking it. If you tell the Empress Dowager, she'll know the reason soon. If that implicates anyone else in the Li family... then you'll be guilty of a serious crime!"

Concubine Li collapsed to the ground as if all her strength had been drained from her body.

Li Chenyi, the head of the Li family, heard the news about Concubine Li Wanying in his mansion and couldn't help but frown in annoyance. "She's so useless! Not only does she not receive much favor from the Emperor, but she's also offended the Empress Dowager and His Majesty, and can't even conceive a prince!"

The staff beside him looked at Duke Cheng'en's expression and dared not speak. Duke Cheng'en said gloomily, "It seems that His Majesty has made up his mind not to let the Li family produce another queen."

"In that case, don't blame me for muddying the waters!"

After a few days, news came from Huaizhou City in the southeast that the auspicious dragon and phoenix had appeared in Huaizhou City at sunset for seven consecutive days. The dragon and the phoenix were entangled with each other, which attracted countless people to stop and watch. There were even rumors that a noble lady would be destined to become the Queen of Dasheng Dynasty.

The news spread like wildfire to the imperial city, and all the civil and military officials in the court were whispering to each other when they attended court, all talking about this wonderful spectacle.

Prince Ding and Qian Hui exchanged a glance, each of them feeling slightly concerned. This situation happening at this time wasn't a good thing! That man still had no children, and His Majesty was definitely not one to compromise. This really wasn't the right time!

And on this day, the censor began to give advice in the court.

Censor Wang was the first to step forward. "Your Majesty, the strange sight in Huaizhou may be a sign from heaven. Your Majesty, the harem of Dasheng has been without a master for many years, and in recent times, the harem has not been peaceful. It is time to appoint a queen. The master of the six palaces is closely related to the fate of the country. Your Majesty, please appoint a queen mother as soon as possible to ensure the peace of Dasheng!"

Wei Yanting said in a gruff voice, "It's easy for you to say that, Lord Wang. But where can we find a ready-made queen for His Majesty to enthrone in such a short period of time?"

A minister hesitated and said, "It's not that we don't have a candidate. Concubine Jiang has managed the harem for many years and has given birth to the second prince..."

Another minister immediately retorted: "If that's what you mean, then Concubine Wan has a son, so she can also be the empress!"

"The prince is certainly important, but it still depends on the character and moral conduct of the ladies!"

"Then wouldn't Master Taifu's daughter be more suitable, as she is both talented and virtuous?"

"The wonder came from Huaizhou. Does this imply that the future Queen Mother will come from the southeast?"

The Grand Master remained motionless in his position. This was not a good time to bring up the topic of establishing a queen. If Qingluan's baby was a prince, then...

Emperor Shenwu looked at the chaos in the hall, and paused slightly while turning the ring on his hand. He held the armrest of the dragon throne and looked quietly at the messy hall for a moment. Then, without saying a word, he waved his sleeves and left the Golden Palace.

The ministers who had been arguing for a long time gradually stopped arguing. Someone realized later that Emperor Shenwu had already left, and they looked at each other in confusion.

The Grand Master calmly patted his sleeves and said, "Let's leave the court."

Prince Ding walked out of the palace first, and Qian Hui, Wei Yanting and others followed him out of the Golden Palace.

Huaizhou City was bustling for seven days, but the disturbances brought to the imperial city by this incident could not be easily stopped.

The women in the six palaces began to stir. Those who were qualified to compete for the position of empress began to have their minds wandering, and those who were not qualified also began to quietly pay attention to the development of the situation. After all, who would be the master of the six palaces still had an absolute influence on these concubines.

In the Suowu Palace, Ruhan handed the Jiuzhi Flower Dew to Lan Qingwu with both hands: "Master, drink it and go to sleep!"

Lan Qingwu nodded and drank the Jiuzhi flower dew in the glass cup sip by sip.

When Lan Qingwu was preparing to go to bed, Emperor Shenwu arrived at Suowu Palace.

Lan Qingwu was held in the arms of Emperor Shenwu. Lan Qingwu could sense Emperor Shenwu's irritability and just stayed with him quietly.

Emperor Shenwu felt his heart slowly calm down, and he slowly said, "Have you heard about what happened recently?"

Lan Qingwu nodded hesitantly.

Emperor Shenwu looked into Lan Qingwu's clear eyes and finally said, "Ruoruo, what if I adopt a prince for you?

Lan Qingwu was stunned for a moment. "...Your Majesty? Why?"

As soon as she finished asking, she realized what else it was! It must be about the matter of becoming queen! She had no children and little experience, so if she wanted to be queen, she had to have one of these things.

However, Lan Qingwu did not want to be the queen. She was frail, and had received such advice. Moreover, she really couldn't bear to separate a mother and her son just for her to become the queen.

"Your Majesty... You are frail and weak, and I'm afraid I can't take good care of a child."

Emperor Shenwu thought of something and stopped talking, hugging Lan Qingwu in his arms again.

Empress Dowager Li originally didn't want to say much because of Concubine Li's matter, but seeing that the situation had become increasingly serious in recent days, she had to consider the Li family.

It is very likely that the Li family will not produce another queen, but there are other families that are closely related to the Li family, and they will get the support of the Li family when the time comes.

In any case, the queen cannot be from a family that is at odds with the Li family.

When Emperor Shenwu came to the Cining Palace again, Empress Dowager Li would specially let Princess Mingzhu pay a visit to her father in order to arouse the slight pity that Emperor Shenwu had for Li.

Recently, during every morning court session, a minister would bring up the issue of enthroning the empress. Emperor Shenwu frowned every day, and he couldn't help feeling restless when he saw the ministers arguing with each other.

In De'an Palace, Concubine Jiang was gently coaxing the second prince Zhou Chengjin to sleep. Looking at her son's pure sleeping face, Concubine Jiang had a lot of thoughts in her mind. Just for Jin'er, she had to try her best. She asked herself that in all these years, she had managed the harem for Emperor Shenwu and had never made any major mistakes. She also tried to be fair and just to the six palaces and treated them equally.

Who else is more qualified to sit in that position except herself?