The Cold King Demands Love and Pleasure

Min Youan gritted his teeth and addressed the assembled ministers, "Very well, we will all obey the Empress Dowager and the Empress. But Pei Jingjiao, execute him immediately!"

Min Yanyue knelt on the ground to express his gratitude, saying, "Thank you for your mercy, Father Emperor."

"The Empress and the young prince were frightened today. I will take them back to calm their nerves. The banquet is over."

After saying that, Min Youan led Xia Tongsheng away from the so-called full moon banquet.

After coming out, Min Youan looked at Xia Tongsheng and said, "I didn't expect Bai Shiqiu to not show her true colors."

Xia Tongsheng comforted him, "Don't worry, it can't be hidden forever, it will be exposed sooner or later."

"But every day she lives, you and your child will suffer for another day."

Always being on guard isn't a solution.

"Don't worry, no one is more worried about the children than I am as their mother. Now Yi Yi has Mo Chen to protect her, and Xiao Heng has me and Gao Liang to protect him together, so there won't be any problems."

"I've transferred Cang Jue to protect you."

"What about you? I'm worried that Cangyi alone won't be enough to protect you."

Min Youan said, "Don't worry, Canglang and Cangling are here."

"Cang Ling is back? I haven't seen him since I returned to Bei Min."

“He’s living a very carefree life now. He has two sons now and takes them to various places to play every day. If he likes to stay for a few months, he will stay for a long time.”

Xia Tongsheng stopped. "Actually, I also like that kind of life. It's so nice to be carefree and free!"

I used to think that having money meant having freedom, but in this society, money is always subject to power.

"Yes, sooner or later, I will take you to travel the world."

Xia Tongsheng smiled and said, "You are the emperor now, your word is law, so you should not speak carelessly."

"I'm serious, do you think I'm just trying to comfort you?"

Xia Tongsheng pouted, "Don't you always comfort me?"

Min Yoo-an shut his mouth and didn't say anything.

He accompanied Xia Tongsheng back to her palace.

Bai Shiqiu's maid helped her up, saying, "Your Highness, please get up."

Bai Shiqiu let the palace maid help her up, and the two walked to a secluded place. Bai Shiqiu said angrily, "I didn't expect it to fail again."

"If we fail this time, it will be even more difficult in the future. The Empress has always lived in the Emperor's palace, which is heavily guarded and staffed with people trusted by the Emperor. I'm afraid we won't be able to bribe her."

"Since we can't get in, let's get her out."

The palace maid said, "The Empress is also aware of the current situation, and I'm afraid she won't easily leave her comfortable home."

"If she doesn't want to come out, then we'll find a way to force her to come out."

Bai Shiqiu's gaze fell upon the Empress Dowager, who was about to leave the banquet hall.

She arranged for Min Yanyue to deal with the ministers, while she herself hurriedly went to catch up with the Empress Dowager.

She hurriedly chased after her, saying, "Mother, thank you so much for helping me out of that predicament."

The Empress Dowager snorted coldly, "I'm not doing this for you, I'm doing this for An'er."

"In any case, I still want to thank Your Majesty. I will escort you back."

When passing by the Qianqing Palace, Bai Shiqiu deliberately mentioned, "The Empress and the Emperor are truly loving. Even if I could only stay in the Emperor's palace once, I would be extremely fortunate."

The Empress Dowager narrowed her eyes slightly and looked at Green Ivy, "How long has Her Majesty the Empress been staying in the Qianqing Palace?"

“It has been exactly one month since the little prince was born.”

"Yes, it's a good opportunity to go and see the little prince since he's one month old."

Seeing that her plan had worked, Bai Shiqiu said, "Mother, please go see the little prince. I was a little frightened just now and I feel a bit dizzy, so I'll take my leave first."

"It won't take long, let's go together. You didn't see the little prince at the full moon banquet either."

Seeing that there was no way to avoid it, Bai Shiqiu nodded, "Yes!"

The two arrived at the gate of Qianqing Palace together, where guards stopped them. "Greetings to the Empress Dowager and Consort Bai."

The Empress Dowager was no longer surprised when she was stopped by the guards for the second time, and she was not as angry as before.

"Go in and announce that I need to speak with him. Ask the Emperor if he's in his bedchamber and would be afraid of anyone harming him?"

The guard glanced at Bai Shiqiu and went inside to announce her arrival.

Upon hearing the guard's announcement, the emperor squinted and asked, "What are they doing here?"

"Anyway, it's bound to be bad news. How about we meet up?"

"it is good!"

When the Empress Dowager entered, she did not see Xiao Heng. It seems she deliberately took the young prince away to avoid the two of them.

"Where's the little prince?"

Min Youan said coldly, "They're already asleep."

"I heard that the Empress has been staying in the Emperor's palace for a month. When will she return to her own palace? There are others who covet the Emperor's bedchamber. They are dissatisfied and have come to me to demand justice."

As she spoke, the Empress Dowager looked at Bai Shiqiu.

Bai Shiqiu panicked and quickly knelt down, "Your Majesty, I have no complaints."

The Empress Dowager raised an eyelid and looked at Bai Shiqiu. "I didn't say it was you. Why are you so nervous? Get up."

"Yes!"

It wasn't said to be me, but there are only two women in the palace. Who else could it be besides her?

After Bai Shiqiu got up, she looked at Min Youan and then lowered her head.

She couldn't help but wonder what the Empress Dowager meant.

Why expose her?

"Your Majesty, as the emperor, you should bestow your favors equally upon all. Since the little prince is already asleep today, let's arrange for the empress to return to Fengqi Palace tomorrow."

"Mother!"

Xia Tongsheng pulled Min Youan back, "I will follow Mother's arrangements."

"Yes, it's too late, you should get some rest."

"Farewell, Mother."

After the Empress Dowager left, Min Youan frowned and asked, "Why did you agree to move back to Fengqi Palace?"

"Since Bai Shiqiu wants me to go back, then let me go back. This time, if she dares to make a move, I will definitely not let her go."

Xia Tongsheng's eyes were cold, and her aura was terrifying.

The Empress Dowager and Bai Shiqiu left the Qianqing Palace.

"Consort Bai, since you are not feeling well, you should go back and rest as soon as possible."

"Thank you for your consideration, Your Majesty."

The Empress Dowager watched Bai Shiqiu's retreating figure and said, "This woman wanted to use me as a pawn, but little did she know, she was the one who was my pawn."

"Consort Bai is still too inexperienced. She dares to play tricks in front of you. It's like showing off your skills in front of Guan Yu. She's overestimating herself."

The Empress Dowager sighed, "Luolu, keep a close eye on Bai Shiqiu's movements. If necessary, you can lend a hand."

"Yes!"

"By the way, is the tunnel I asked you to dig finished?"

"almost."

"kindness!"

Only after ensuring that everything was absolutely perfect could the Empress Dowager feel at ease.

The next afternoon, Xia Tongsheng packed her things and returned to Fengqi Palace with her entourage.

The entire palace was thoroughly inspected, inside and out, and only after confirming that there was no danger was Xia Tongsheng allowed to move in.

Back in familiar surroundings, Xia Tongsheng felt quite at ease.

Bai Shiqiu's maid ran to report to Bai Shiqiu, "Your Highness, they've already passed by."

"It's all in the past now." Bai Shiqiu looked at the palace maid. "Have you finished the task I assigned you before?"