When Xie Ying opened her rouge and powder shop in the capital, she did not forget to give gifts to the eldest princess and Concubine Jiang.

Queen Mother Zhao also sent a copy. Although she didn't like that person very much, after all, she was the Queen Mother. How could she be so petty?

If she gave gifts, people might not remember her kindness, but if she didn't give gifts, the mean-spirited Empress Dowager could just casually express her dislike for her shop, and she would have no chance of continuing her business.

Now that she has taken the initiative to give the gift, it would be unacceptable for the other party to bully her as a little kid again.

In Renshou Palace, Queen Mother Zhao looked at the gift that Xie Ying personally delivered with mixed feelings.

Back then, she was very grateful and admired Ruyi.

But the other party was too outstanding, as if her whole body was glowing. Even the children she gave birth to with great difficulty were closer to Ruyi.

This made her feel like she had something stuck in her throat, and she didn't dare let Ruyi stay in the palace.

So she specifically tested Ruyi's intention, and she was relieved to see that Ruyi was willing to leave the palace.

She also specially picked a good place for Ruyi, letting her go to the Zhao family to be a concubine, so as not to humiliate her.

If Ruyi went to the Zhao family, she would not only be able to live a safe and smooth life, but also have fine clothes and delicious food, and the master and servant could meet often.

What's wrong with that?

Ruyi would rather use Liu Zhichun's identity and return to Liu Zhichun's hometown to support her parents and family.

I would rather be a village woman than a concubine of the Zhao family.

Queen Mother Zhao couldn't help but be angry.

She let Ruyi leave the palace, thinking that they would never see each other again in this life. Who knew that many years later, not only did they meet again, but each other's granddaughter was also named a princess.

The girl is beautiful and very likable. I heard she is also very lucky.

But whenever she thought of Ruyi, she couldn't help feeling uncomfortable.

If Ruyi had gone to the Zhao family back then, perhaps the Zhao family would have produced a lucky star.

Queen Mother Zhao couldn't help but worry when she thought of the Zhao family.

The Zhao family doesn't have any outstanding descendants now. It was fine when she was around, but if she were gone one day, the Zhao family would probably be on the verge of decline.

She had to think of more ideas for the Zhao family while she was still alive.

Queen Mother Zhao couldn't help but feel restless.

She thought of her brother's two grandsons from her mother's side. One was seven years old, the other four years old. They were not much different in age from Xie Ying, and both were good-looking, so they were a good match.

Although Xie Ying was crowned a princess, she was still just a country girl, and her father was only a small prefect. Marrying into the Zhao family was already a high-class marriage for her.

Once this idea came up, she could no longer stop it. Queen Mother Zhao couldn't help but consult her trusted nanny.

But what she didn't know was that just as she finished the discussion, someone secretly sent a message to Concubine Jiang.

Since learning of Yang Tao's identity and getting rid of the scourge Chen Huan, Emperor Taihe and Concubine Jiang have checked the harem several times. Concubine Jiang also quietly controlled the entire harem to prevent anyone from wanting to harm her and Yang Tao again.

Naturally, there are also people of Concubine Jiang on Queen Dowager Zhao's side.

That's why Queen Mother Zhao discussed it with her trusted nanny, and Concubine Jiang got the news.

She laughed out loud: "You are quite delusional."

Concubine Jiang shook her head, thinking that Queen Mother Zhao was really getting old and confused.

That girl was kidnapped twice, and those who kidnapped her suffered great misfortune. Couldn't Queen Mother Zhao see this?

Now even she doesn't dare to have any ideas about that girl, but Queen Mother Zhao actually wants to plot the girl's marriage.

Nor is he afraid that the Zhao family will be struck by lightning.

Concubine Jiang did not tell Emperor Taihe about this directly, but instead asked someone to secretly monitor the Renshou Palace to prevent Queen Mother Zhao from directly issuing an order to grant the marriage.

Although Xie Ying was still a little kid, Queen Mother Zhao was really confused, so Concubine Jiang had to be on guard.

Fortunately, Queen Mother Zhao was not completely confused. She did not directly issue an order to grant the marriage, but first consulted with Emperor Taihe.

But just as she expressed her intention to grant the marriage, Emperor Taihe flatly refused: "This is inappropriate. Xie Ying is still a little kid. It's too early to grant the marriage!"

Queen Mother Zhao refused to give up easily. She said, "Yao'er and Gao'er are still young anyway. We can grant them a marriage now and then marry them when they grow up. What's wrong with that?"

Seeing her stubbornness, Emperor Taihe's face turned grim. "Has Queen Mother forgotten Yuan'er? Yuan'er was not well at first, and it was thanks to that girl Xie Ying that he recovered. If you marry Xie Ying to the Zhao family, what will Yuan'er do?"

"Yuan'er..." Queen Mother Zhao thought of Situ Yuan and suddenly felt a little guilty. "Isn't Yuan'er fine now?"

Emperor Taihe said coldly, "How could your mother know that if Xie Ying was married to the Zhao family, Yuan'er would be fine? I know your mother is concerned about the Zhao family, but your mother should not forget that Yuan'er is your own grandson!"

Queen Mother Zhao was very dissatisfied with his attitude, but when she thought of Situ Yuan, she couldn't help feeling guilty.

Situ Yuan is not only her grandson, but also gave her shares in the glass factory as a gift. Although she hopes that her family will be well, she also doesn't want anything to happen to Situ Yuan.

Seeing that she had listened, Emperor Taihe continued, "Does your Majesty know that Yuan'er specifically told me that he has already considered Xie Ying his young wife, and asked me to help him keep an eye on her and not allow anyone to randomly arrange a marriage for her?"

Queen Mother Zhao's expression changed drastically. "What? There's such a thing? How old is Yuan'er?"

Emperor Taihe raised his lip in mockery. "Yeah, how old is Yuan'er? Xie Ying is even younger. How could the Queen Mother think of arranging a marriage for her?"

Queen Mother Zhao was immediately enraged. "Are you deliberately trying to piss me off? I didn't know Yuan'er had such thoughts."

At this point, her expression turned even uglier. "No, Yuan'er is still so young, how could he have such thoughts? Someone must have told him something!"

Emperor Taihe asked unhappily, "Mother, who do you think said what to Yuan'er?"

Queen Mother Zhao felt a little guilty, but she still said, "Yuan'er lived in Gusu for so long. Who knows if anyone told him anything?"

"Is your Majesty Queen Mother suspicious of the Xie family?" Emperor Taihe's expression suddenly darkened. "It's been so many years, and your Majesty Queen Mother is still brooding over it?"

Queen Mother Zhao was completely panicked. She glared at Emperor Taihe with a somewhat timid look on her face: "What nonsense are you talking about? What do you mean it's been so many years?"

Emperor Taihe laughed at himself: "My mother has always been resentful of Aunt Ruyi, hasn't she?"

Queen Mother Zhao's expression changed drastically: "You...you know all this?"

"I am the ruler of a country after all. If I don't even know this, how can I hold on to this position?"

Emperor Taihe sneered and continued, "She has been away from the palace for many years, married and had a daughter. Now she is just an ordinary old woman. Why should the Queen Mother still be so resentful? She even refuses to let her granddaughter go?

She was loyal to my mother and even took care of me and my younger sister. She has made great contributions and has worked hard. Why does my mother have to do this?"

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