Zhu Yixiu is reborn in Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace and single-handedly kills her way throug

So cruel and ruthless, yet so well-planned.

It is a master like this who is worthy of my sincere service.

"Yes, slave, I'll do it now."

...

In Jingren Palace, lunch was over.

Hongli was in no hurry to leave. He took the teacup offered by Jianqiu and took a sip. "Empress Dowager, besides the issue of the positions of the people in the backyard, I have another important matter that I would like to discuss with you."

Yixiu's expression softened. "Just tell me what's going on."

"My son wants to have Shoukang Palace renovated and then welcome the Empress Dowager to live in."

The words sounded friendly, but there seemed to be a questioning look in Hongli's eyes.

Yixiu said without hesitation, "After your grandmother passed away, the late emperor ordered people to clean Shoukang Palace every day. It's no different from if someone lives there."

"I am old and don't want to bother with these matters. You should also not worry too much about it. I will move directly into Shoukang Palace someday. Renovation is time-consuming and expensive, so let's not discuss it anymore."

Yixiu's decisiveness surprised Hongli slightly.

Then a look of emotion appeared on his face.

But it seemed to strengthen the unsteady thoughts in his mind.

"Imperial Mother, I was never fortunate enough to fulfill my filial duty in front of you before, but now I have the opportunity. I have been thinking about this for a long time. If you don't even give me this opportunity to fulfill my filial duty, it would be a misunderstanding."

Yixiu's fingertips turned white as she clenched the jade ruyi in her hand.

"According to my intention, I originally planned to wait for you and your family to enter the palace, and then move to the Old Summer Palace to avoid disturbing you..."

Before he could finish his words, Hongli suddenly stood up and half-knelt. "What are you saying, Empress Dowager? But what did your son do?"

Yixiu sighed and shook her head, "Get up and talk."

Only then did Hongli calm down, stand up silently, but did not speak again.

Yixiu paused, and then continued with some difficulty, "Your Majesty, as you said, we were not close before. Perhaps it was because you were in the Old Summer Palace, but to be honest, besides this, it was also because I cared about your father, the Emperor, and did not dare to get close."

"Now, after going through so many hardships, I have finally made you the ruler of the Qing Dynasty. However, I am also worried that someone with evil ambitions may bring up old issues again, estrange you and me."

"Even what you said earlier about the various palace positions is likely to be used as a fuss."

"I don't want you to worry about this, nor do I want the harem to be disturbed by it. It would be better for you to live in the Old Summer Palace, which would save you a lot of trouble."

Every word Yixiu spoke was sincere and seemed to be from the heart, which moved Hongli.

"Empress Mother, why bother talking about the past? Your Majesty is the only elder who has ever cooked for your son. How could the bond between mother and son last overnight?"

"My son will not dwell on the past, and I beg you, Empress Dowager, to stop talking about leaving the palace."

Hongli's eyes were slightly red, and he seemed very moved.

Yixiu picked up the handkerchief at the right moment and tucked her eyes in. "Alright, alright, I'm really old now. I'm really making you unhappy by bringing up all this for no reason."

"Just as the Emperor said, never mention this matter again. We, mother and son, will just wait and see what happens next."

"Yes."

Hongli responded, took a step back and sat down again, then said, "Imperial Mother, I'll have to trouble you to help me make a decision on the matter of position."

Having said that, Yixiu naturally had no need to refuse anymore.

He helped Jianqiu up and walked to the table and sat down.

He casually picked up a pen beside him, thought for a moment, and wrote as he spoke, "I remember that besides Qingying, you also have a concubine named Gao?"

"What the Empress said is correct."

"Gao's father had some talent in flood control. That's why the late emperor agreed with me to allow her to be a concubine even though she has no children."

"Gao Bin is still needed, so why not give him the title of consort? What do you think, Emperor?"

"It's good that the Empress is thoughtful."

Yixiu laughed and said, "How can I be so thorough? I am just basing my conclusions on what the late emperor said."