Jiang Er was terrified.

He thought Xie Xiu would lose his patience and start spouting outrageous remarks, but Xie Xiu simply clenched his fists, then forced a smile across his face, which was as black as the bottom of a pot. "It's just a coincidence. What does it have to do with Yingying? This can't be spread. Yingying is still a little kid and can't handle all those rumors."

Jiang Er: “!!!”

Although Xie Xiu was laughing, he felt even more terrified!

He quickly assured her, "Don't worry, I'm just telling you to be careful. I'm not the kind of person who doesn't know what to do. How could I tell anyone about something like this? But that person is a little confused. Yingying is only a little old, and she's already planning a baby marriage."

Xie Xiu did not respond. No matter how many faults Queen Mother Zhao had, it was not his place as a mere governor of Gusu to comment.

But that woman is indeed getting old and confused.

You are already old, wouldn’t it be better for you to stay in the harem and enjoy yourself?

You have to make such a fuss.

"Anyway, I'm very grateful that you can tell me this." Xie Xiu looked at Jiang Er with gratitude, "Brother, you are indeed a man of honor!"

Jiang Er finally laughed. "Since I said I treat you as my brother, how could I hide such an important thing from you? But don't worry, His Majesty didn't agree. He's not senile and wouldn't agree to such a thing."

Xie Xiu immediately said, "Your Majesty is wise!"

Jiang Er comforted him a few more words before reluctantly leaving.

He stayed in the capital for nearly a month this time. Now that he is finally back, he has a lot of things to do.

Xie Xiu personally sent Jiang Er out. After seeing him walk away, he immediately turned around and went to the backyard to look for Xie Ying.

After sending everyone away, Xie Xiu lowered his voice and asked Xie Ying, "The Zhao family ancestral hall was struck by lightning. Do you know why?"

Xie Ying blinked her eyes innocently: "Hmm... maybe someone stuck an iron sword on the roof of the Zhao family ancestral hall."

Xie Xiu was astonished: "Putting an iron sword on the roof can cause the ancestral hall to be struck by lightning?"

Xie Ying said as a matter of course: "Metal can conduct electricity, and the taller the object, the more likely it is to be struck by lightning."

Xie Xiu suddenly realized, "So the tree was struck by lightning because it was too tall?"

Xie Ying spread her hands and said, "Anyway, you can't hide under a tree during a thunderstorm. You're more likely to get struck by lightning."

"I see." Xie Xiu patted her head and then whispered, "Don't do this next time. It's too risky!"

Xie Ying's face was full of obedience: "Oh."

She didn't do anything reckless, she planned everything carefully before doing anything!

Xie Xiu knew at a glance that she was not honest, but he didn't say anything more.

Xie Ying has such ability, he can't forcibly tie his daughter's hands and feet and let her be at the mercy of others.

Ultimately, this time, it was the Queen Mother in the palace who went too far, so it was not Xie Ying's fault.

The other party dared to plot like this. Ultimately, they did not take him, a small governor of Gusu, seriously. He had to work harder to climb up.

No, it’s not enough for him to work hard to climb up alone, Tang’er has to work hard too.

So when Xie Tang came back from the academy that day, he learned that Xie Ying had returned to Gusu from the capital. He was happily about to run to find Xie Ying, but was called to the study by Xie Xiu for a talk.

When the father and son finished their conversation, Xie Tang's eyes were red.

While the family was having dinner, Tu Jiaojiao and Xie Rou keenly sensed that something was wrong, but no one asked.

But that night, when Xie Xiu finished his official duties and was about to rest, Tu Jiaojiao grabbed him by the collar, held him down, and asked, "Hurry up and tell me! What did you say to Tang'er today? Why are you two acting so strange? Don't hide it from me!"

On the other side, Xie Rou rubbed Xie Ying's bed, hugged Xie Ying and asked softly: "Yingying, were you bullied when you returned to the capital this time?"

Xie Ying rolled her eyes speechlessly: "Who can bully me?"

Xie Rou couldn't help but pinch her face: "Don't hide it, tell me now!"

Xie Ying pinched her back in frustration, looking at her chubby face, feeling somewhat helpless: "You're still so young, it's useless to know."

Xie Rou pinched her little hand: "I'm your sister, much older than you! Come on, tell me!"

Seeing that she insisted on asking and had an attitude of "I won't give up until you tell me", Xie Ying had no choice but to tell her about Queen Mother Zhao's plan.

After saying this, he was afraid that Xie Rou would feel suffocated, so he said proudly: "Then the Zhao family ancestral hall was struck by lightning, and the head of the Zhao family ran to the palace and complained to the old queen mother, making her so angry that she fell ill."

Xie Rou did feel suffocated, but after hearing Xie Ying's words, she felt much better.

Just looking at the homonym of "xiaoxiaoyituan", and thinking that she was so young and her marriage was being planned by Queen Mother Zhao in the palace, she couldn't help but get angry.

She held Xie Ying in her arms and whispered softly in her ear: "Yingying, don't be afraid. Sister will protect you from now on."

Xie Ying said crisply, "I'm not afraid. She's more afraid."

If Queen Mother Zhao was not made ill directly, Emperor Taihe would be offended. But if Emperor Taihe was killed, it would cause chaos in the court, which would not be good for the Xie family.

Why does she need to be so roundabout?

But this time it was not a loss. After Queen Dowager Zhao made such a fuss, Emperor Taihe, Concubine Jiang, the eldest princess, and the Zhao family were all dissatisfied with her.

It's much better than just making her sick.

What's more, who said that she couldn't deal with this old woman unless Queen Mother Zhao fell ill?

Letting the Zhao family ancestral hall be struck by lightning was just an appetizer.

Before leaving, she specially gave Concubine Jiang a "small gift".

Isn’t Queen Dowager Zhao narrow-minded?

Don’t even think about it anymore.

Capital, Huaqing Palace.

Under the warm candlelight, Emperor Taihe looked at Concubine Jiang's radiant face and couldn't help but feel fascinated: "My beloved concubine, how come you look so much younger recently?"

Concubine Jiang also felt that her complexion had been particularly good recently, as if she had become several years younger.

But after hearing what Emperor Taihe said, she couldn't help but pretend to be sad: "Your Majesty, do you think that I was very old before?"

Emperor Taihe quickly said, "How could that be? My beloved concubine has always been young."

As he spoke, he gently stroked Concubine Jiang's face. He felt the skin under his palm was as delicate as fat, more alluring than before.

He couldn't help but embrace Concubine Jiang in his arms and whispered softly in her ear: "My beloved concubine is truly beautiful and charming. I am obsessed with her... I can't stop..."

Concubine Jiang looked into his eyes with a smile and called softly, "Your Majesty——"

Emperor Taihe's eyes darkened and he could no longer hold back.

For half a month, Emperor Taihe stayed in Concubine Jiang's Huaqing Palace, but Concubine Jiang seemed tireless and became more and more radiant, which made the other concubines jealous.

Queen Mother Zhao was already feeling upset, and seeing Concubine Jiang looking so radiant while she herself was becoming increasingly haggard and withered, she felt even more heartbroken.

So she involuntarily began to target Concubine Jiang, and asked Emperor Taihe to treat everyone equally and not favor one person too much.

How could Emperor Taihe agree?

Although there is no shortage of beautiful concubines in the palace, how can they compare to the charm of Concubine Jiang?

What's more, Concubine Jiang's complexion is getting better and better, and her appearance is more outstanding than those concubines.

Why should he put himself in a difficult position?

Emperor Taihe began to blame Queen Dowager Zhao more and more.

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