Chapter 771 As Expected
The queen nodded and coaxed him for a while before handing the prince, who had gradually stopped crying, to the wet nurse. She did not let the wet nurse leave, and only asked a few people to move the prince's bedding and cradle to her bedroom.
The queen wiped her tears with her sleeves, took Qin Yining's hand and walked to the warm couch near the window to sit down.
Qin Yining held the queen's hand in both hands and stood in front of her, comforting her softly: "My queen, there is no need to blame yourself. What happened today is to give you a wake-up call. Just pay attention to it in the future."
The queen shook her head, and the golden tassel on the back of her head swayed with her movements, "Yining, can I call you this?"
When Qin Yining heard the queen calling herself "I", she nodded with a smile, relaxed a little and said, "Of course."
The Queen sniffed, asked Qin Yining to sit down on Xiudun in front of her, and said: "I have been thinking about what you said that day, and I also know that what you said is right. People say that being a mother makes you strong, and it is true. I understand, but it’s really hard to do it.
"However, what happened today is equivalent to putting reality in front of me. Those people can't bear to see me sitting in this seat. I admit that I am old and beautiful, and it is difficult to find a brother at this age. I'm afraid there will be no hope for other heirs in the future.
"I am filial to my mother-in-law, friendly to my sister-in-law, and tolerant of my concubines, but they want to harm my only son." When the queen said this, she burst into tears again, "I retreated again and again, but they refused to let me and my child live in peace. Have a good time!”
Seeing the queen crying sadly, Qin Yining couldn't help but feel a sore nose. He took the kerchief offered by the maid and presented it to the queen with both hands.
"Empress, you know that if you retreat again and again, you will only make the villain show off his power even more." Qin Yining lowered his voice, "Concubine Yun is actually the easiest to deal with. She acts impulsively and does not use her brain. But Princess Tana of Tatar is coming soon, and there is another general election in the new year. In the future, there will be more and more young and beautiful concubines in the palace, with various temperaments and backgrounds. The empress must also be strong, Find a way to protect yourself and the prince."
The queen nodded, knowing that Qin Yining's words were all from the bottom of her heart, and couldn't help but sigh: "You are right. I must be strong in the future and plan for the child. I just feel... tired and discouraged. "
"Mother, as women, although we have to support our husbands and raise our children, we cannot put everything on it. Before we devote ourselves to our husbands and children, we must first not forget that we are human beings. We must first love ourselves and let ourselves live well. Only then can I have enough energy to do other things, don’t you think?”
This was the first time the Queen heard this statement.
What she has seen since childhood is those women who depend on men for survival, devote their lives to their husbands and children, and will be abandoned mercilessly if they commit seven crimes. Even if there is no crime, the newlyweds are only fresh for a year or two, and the husband still has to take concubines and take over the common house. If he is not allowed, it is jealousy.
No one has ever told her that before she revolves around her husband and children, she is first and foremost a human being.
This statement seemed novel to her, but she also found it enlightening.
The woman in front of me is less than twenty years old, but she is so smart and witty. She is scheming, but she is also very kind.
The queen actually knew something about the situation in the court, and she also knew that the emperor was afraid of Pang Xiao. Logically speaking, it was actually difficult for the two of them to get along with each other.
However, Qin Yining didn't care about these, and just discussed the matter as it was, because he couldn't see the children suffering, so he didn't care about the grievances of the previous generation, and he didn't care about offending Concubine Yun and the Queen Mother. He treated her when others didn't react, or when others didn't dare to stop them. children lend a helping hand.
It was hard for the queen to imagine what would happen to her child's face if Qin Yining ignored this matter today. If such a young child suffered such an injury, would he be infected, have a fever, and would there be scars?
In fact, Qin Yining could just sit back and stay out of trouble. But she did.
The queen was full of emotions. Putting aside the grudges between men, from her perspective, she admired and loved Qin Yining very much.
"You are right." The queen wiped away her tears and her eyes became firm, "Thank you. In every sense."
"Your Majesty, you don't have to be like this. This is what a wife should do, whether it's out of loyalty or humanity."
The two looked at each other and smiled, seemingly getting closer emotionally.
The queen was more than ten years older than Qin Yining, but she learned a lot from Qin Yining. She couldn't help but discuss with her: "Today we will escort Concubine Yun to the clan mansion. I'm afraid the queen mother won't give up if she gets the news."
Qin Yining nodded, "Yes. Your Majesty should know that even if Concubine Yun is escorted to the clan mansion, the final result will be that she will be released soon."
After all, the Queen Mother wants to save face, and the purpose of supporting Concubine Yun is to avoid getting into trouble with the Queen. Now that such an unbelievable thing has happened, the Queen Mother must protect her. Otherwise, it doesn't matter if Concubine Yun falls. What if the Queen Mother and the family are implicated? Don't you want your face to be dull?
When the queen heard this, she sighed silently.
Wouldn’t her mother-in-law, whom she had been with for so many years, not understand? After the Queen Mother let Concubine Yun out, she would probably bite her back, saying that she deliberately framed her and was unworthy of being the Queen.
The Queen's ambition to be motivated that she had mentioned just now became sluggish again when she thought of the Queen Mother's death, and she felt more tired than ever before.
What can she do?
As a queen, she did not even have the right to manage the harem. All matters big and small were decided by the queen mother. Even if she catches someone framing her child, punishing that person will lead to bad consequences.
Really tired.
The queen asked tiredly: "In your opinion, what should be done about this matter?"
Qin Yining thought about it and said with a smile: "In fact, the Queen Mother should have guessed the outcome of this matter when she ordered Concubine Yun to be imprisoned in the Zongren Mansion. As a mother, it is the right thing to stand up for His Highness. So no matter what the consequences, just take care of her. Just accept it. Concubine Yun will definitely be protected by the Queen Mother. As for you, as long as Concubine Yun is willing to reflect on it, this matter can affect only a few people in the inner palace. It is good to let them know your position. The result."
The Queen lowered her eyes and thought for a moment, then said: "You will accompany me later, and we will take Aunt Gong to the Queen Mother's Palace?"
Qin Yining said, "The queen is very witty."
At least doing this will allow the Queen to establish an upright image in Li Qitian's mind. This is equivalent to stopping the loss in time. No matter what should happen in this matter, the result will not be so bad that people lose their lives. Very good. "
"Where is my wit?" The queen stood up and regained her dignity and elegance as a queen. "It's you who are willing to help. Thank you."
Qin Yining hurriedly stood up and saluted, even saying he didn't dare.
The two of them were dressed neatly and chatted a few words with Aunt Gong.
Aunt Gong is a nun who teaches rules. She is not exclusive to any palace. She has retired from the palace a long time ago and was invited back by the emperor's decree. Her status is aloof, so there is no problem of taking sides. The Queen talked gently and in detail, and Grandma Gong naturally nodded for the sake of the lovely child.
The group soon arrived at Ci'an Palace.
When the palace servants reported back, Li Helan and the Queen Mother were sitting next to each other, eating melon seeds and talking about domestic matters.
Upon hearing the Queen's request to see her, the Queen Mother threw half a handful of melon seeds in her hand on the table with a loud clatter.
"What is she doing here at this hour? Who is here?"
"Back to the Queen Mother, the Queen is here with Princess Zhongshun."
When Li Helan heard Qin Yining, her swollen toes felt reflexive pain.
"If that bitch comes with you, nothing good will happen! Mother, last time she caused your daughter's toenails to be split. You must avenge your daughter."
The Queen Mother snorted: "Aren't you stupid? Who asked you to kick people by yourself? You idiot, you have a head on your neck, can it only be used for breathing?"
The Queen Mother waved her hand when she scolded Li Helan, and the palace officials immediately went outside to invite the Queen in.
Li Helan curled his lips, sat up straight and read the word "shoot", and then wiped his mouth with a handkerchief.
The queen brought Qin Yining in and immediately bowed.
"I, my concubine, send my regards to my mother."
"I would like to express my regards to the Queen Mother. I would like to express my regards to the eldest princess."
"Get up." The Queen Mother waved her hand, signaling for the two of them to get up. From the corner of her eye, she saw Aunt Gong behind the crowd. She raised her eyebrows in confusion, "What's wrong? Do you have something to do with me at this time?"
The queen said: "Yes. Just now Concubine Yun was learning the rules in the concubine's palace. During the break, I ordered the wet nurse to bring Brother Hao. Concubine Yun actually intended to scratch Brother Hao's face. Concubine had ordered someone to bring Brother Hao. Concubine Yun was escorted to the clan’s residence for her final arrest.”
The Queen Mother stared in shock: "Where is Brother Hao? How is it?"
Seeing that the Queen Mother was first concerned about her grandson, the Queen secretly breathed a sigh of relief and said: "Don't worry, Madam. Fortunately, Princess Zhongshun discovered it in time and caught Concubine Yun on the spot. Brother Hao was safe and sound. He was just frightened and has been there all this time." I can’t stop crying.”
The Queen Mother calmed down a little after hearing this.
"How brainless does Concubine Yun have to be to directly try to scratch Prince Hua Prince's face in front of so many people? Even a fool can't do such a thing." The Queen Mother looked at the Queen suspiciously, "You Is there something hidden behind why Concubine Yun is locked up so anxiously, eh?"
The Queen's heart had just been slightly relieved, but it was lifted up again by the Queen Mother's words.
She suddenly had a thought in her heart that "it's true", Qin Yining was right, the Queen Mother really started to favor Concubine Yun.
The Queen pursed her lips, "Does the Queen Mother suspect that I am using this matter to slander Concubine Yun? So many eyes have seen it. If the Queen Mother doesn't believe it, she can go check it out one by one. Besides, I have been with the Queen Mother-in-law for so many years, so the Queen Mother should also I know my concubine’s character. If Concubine Yun didn’t really hurt the prince, how could I say this?”
The Queen Mother felt a little hesitant. Although this daughter-in-law is unpleasant and lumpy, as she said, she is an upright person.
Could it really be Concubine Yun who did it? It is actually possible for Concubine Yun to do such a stupid thing.
The Queen Mother felt resentful, but she managed to help Concubine Yun up. This woman was born well and was favored by the Holy Emperor. How could she give up so easily?