Not to mention how much the imperial concubine hated those who had brought her to this state, the concubines in front of her who were also about to be expelled from the palace and moved to the royal courtyard were not afraid of her at all.

Those people stood together and laughed at her miserable appearance. Some even mocked her directly.

"An, do you really think you're still the favored imperial concubine who commands respect from all around? Wake up in broad daylight! Even His Majesty has been forced to issue a self-criticism edict and spend the rest of his life in a secluded courtyard."

"That's right. Now that the new emperor has ascended the throne, I heard that there are many people in the court who support him. Who do you think you can still be so arrogant in front of now?"

"If it weren't for the kindness of the new emperor, people as vicious and terrifying as you and your son would have been slashed to death. How could you possibly have gotten a chance to live in a separate courtyard? The new emperor is so kind, and it would be fine if you didn't remember his kindness, but you're still thinking about saving your precious son?"

"Sisters, I really haven't paid much attention to the Seventh Prince before. I didn't expect that he is actually the bloodline of Crown Prince Renxiu. No wonder he has been keeping a low profile all these years. I heard that when he speaks, eight out of ten officials in the court are convinced."

"That's right. I heard that he is a man of swift and decisive character. He handled things quickly and efficiently, and he completed the succession ceremony without any hesitation. However, the Imperial Seal Inner Court Office didn't have time to prepare."

After hearing what they said, Concubine An's legs almost went weak and she almost sat down. Her little face, which was usually well maintained, now looked pale as she looked at them, and her voice was trembling.

"Are you telling the truth? Has Lu Jinnian really succeeded to the throne?! He's already sitting on the throne!"

She didn't think there was anything wrong with asking this question, but those well-informed concubines were shocked by her calling the new emperor by his full name. Calling the new emperor by his full name was a serious crime of disrespect!

But seeing her unable to accept the blow and almost going crazy, everyone felt relieved and simply told her the truth generously.

"Yes, now our country has even changed its name. It will be called the Great Benevolent Kingdom from now on. The new emperor has also given each of the concubines in the palace a pension. However, people like you who only harm others probably don't get such treatment! We will also bless the new emperor to have a smooth and healthy life, but please don't let him meet a vicious woman like you who harms others again!"

After talking to her for a while, the concubines felt that it was unlucky, and gathered in groups of three or four to pack up their things and leave.

Otherwise, how can we say that Prince An is indeed worthy of being the son of His Majesty? The emperor killed his father and brother, and now his son has followed suit. Isn't this a kind of retribution in the dark? The law of nature is clear and retribution will always come.

He schemed and planned for half his life just to let his son sit on the supreme position, but who would have thought that in the end it would all be in vain!

Concubine An really couldn't accept such a blow, and she fell down immediately after seeing black. However, compared with the crowds of people around her before, now when she fell down, there was only an old nanny and a maidservant left by her side, and they almost couldn't hold her up.

Liao Zhirou, who had just finished dealing with matters at the farm and finally found an inn to stay in the city, also heard about the changes in the palace. She was so surprised that she couldn't close her mouth for a long time. Finally, she frowned and went into the room with her maid.

Such a big thing happened in the palace? I don't know what's going on with the master. There's still no news. Could something have happened?

Liao Zhirou was a little worried and paced back and forth in the room. Finally, she made a decision and handed a jade token to the maid. She held her hand and whispered to her for a long time before letting her go.

Her maidservant was naturally also sincere. After receiving the order, she hurried to do the work, but she did not notice that there were several people following far behind her.

.....

When Qiu Jin came in, Mu Qingli was looking through the letter that Qiao Yan had just sent over, with a gentle smile on his lips.

Their wedding date is approaching, and it is not convenient for her to go out. She can only follow her mother's wishes and stay at home to prepare for the wedding. However, they can't hide their longing for each other, and since they can't meet, they have to ask the wild geese to convey their feelings.

Qiu Jin glanced at her and although she didn't understand why, she felt happy too. She bowed towards her with some surprise in her eyes.

"Miss, I received news that the item has been found. I'd like to ask if you would like to hand it over directly to His Majesty or to the Gu family?"

When talking about business, Mu Qingli restrained the smile on his face and slowly folded the letter in his hand, put it in an envelope and then put it in a box on the side before speaking.

"If Qiu Ling hadn't followed him for half a month and questioned some old friends, we probably wouldn't have discovered that the master was actually of foreign blood. It turns out that these old guys in the capital are really more secretive than the other! We should just give those things to the new king. He needs this gift to secure his position when he first ascends the throne."

Qiu Jin immediately understood what she meant and bowed to her in agreement.

"Yes, then I will ask Palace Master Qiu to go to the palace. Is there anything else you would like to tell me, young lady?"

Mu Qingli thought for a moment and spoke calmly, "The new king has just been appointed. Some things shouldn't be made too big of a fuss. It's better to let him handle them as quietly as possible. The evidence is all there, so we just need an explanation."

Qiu Jin nodded and then left quickly, returning the quietness of the place to herself.

Mu Qingli sipped his tea slowly, but there was a chill in his eyes.

If she had not discovered that someone was watching the Gu family that day and had not been cautious for a while, and had not specially sent Qiu Ling to keep an eye on them, she would not have discovered that the current prime minister of their Dayan Kingdom was actually the son of another country's bloodline. In recent years, he has been stirring up trouble in the court and provoking disputes for the throne. Externally, he has been exchanging what he has with the enemy country, and no correspondence, money, or news has been neglected.

No wonder her father fought so hard in those battles in her previous life. In the end, even he and her brother lost their lives on the battlefield. She missed this enemy in her previous life, but fortunately she didn't miss him again in this life!

Lu Tingqi is dead, and Tang Kun and Liao Zhirou, her enemies in past and present lives, should also go to the underworld to meet him!

Lu Jinnian was indeed decisive and ruthless in his actions. In just half a month, he had successfully secured the throne. However, not long after, the Tang family was sentenced to exile for crimes such as collaborating with the enemy, betraying compatriots, and fighting for power.

It's just that Tang Kun and his friends had really bad luck. They encountered bandits on the way to exile and the whole family was killed. When the news came out, some people were surprised, some sighed, and some felt relieved.

Mu Qingli was also very happy that her past and present life's great revenge had been avenged. Even wearing a phoenix crown and a red robe, she could hardly hide the smile on her face, so she simply stepped into the Gu family with a smile on her face.

She had lost this place in her previous life and now she has found it again, she feels extremely cherished.

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