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Chapter 242 Reserved ([-])

In Ganquan Palace, Concubine Cao frowned when she heard the news that King Qin had entered the palace to face the saint.

For some reason, Cao Guifei had a strong premonition in her heart: "Come here, go to the household department and send a message to the King of Han. Please come to the palace to see me when the King of Han is free."

Just at noon, the king of Han entered the palace.

The King of Han said with a sullen and handsome face, "This is not right."

"The king of Yan entered the palace with his front foot, and the empress father's foot made people summon the king of Qin into the palace. There must be some connection between them."

A thought flashed in Concubine Cao's mind, and she gasped suddenly: "You mean, it was King Yan who interceded for King Qin? How could this be possible! King Yan almost died at the hands of King Qin, so how could he settle his suspicions with King Qin. This is absolutely impossible!"

How is it impossible?
"We all underestimate King Yan." King Han frowned tightly, resentful: "For the position of heir, he will do anything."

"I also thought about waiting for a period of time to plead for the King of Qin. Firstly, to please the Emperor Father, and secondly, to show the courtiers my majestic demeanor."

"I never expected that I was one step too late! The great opportunity was snatched away by King Yan!"

Miscalculated!
Big miscalculation!

He had tried his best to promote the empress to no avail, and then he was busy contacting the courtiers to recommend himself as the crown prince, and he was not so busy as King Qin.Who would have thought that King Yan would take a step ahead without making a sound.

"It's a good thing he did it." Concubine Cao was furious and anxious, "What should I do now?"

The King of Han was in a state of confusion, lost his mind for a while, and said dejectedly: "There is nothing we can do, let's wait and see what happens."

Mother and son sit opposite each other in sorrow.

At this time, Concubine Tian Shu and Queen Zhao's mother and son in Luomei Palace were also talking in a low voice.

"My fourth brother and I joined forces, and we are not the second brother's opponent." Zhao Wang sighed endlessly: "The eldest brother has inherited such a great favor, so he must speak well of the second brother in front of the father. It won't be long before the father will make a decree. The second brother is the heir apparent."

Concubine Tian Shu was a little unwilling: "Can we just watch helplessly?"

King Zhao glanced at Concubine Tian Shu: "If you don't look at it, what else can you do?"

"In the past, the eldest brother was very famous, but later, the second brother was the most famous, and there was also the aggressive fourth brother. In short, the matter of fighting for the reserve has nothing to do with me, King Zhao, from the beginning to the end."

Listening to these words is both harsh and heartbreaking.

Concubine Tian Shu's eyes turned red, and she covered her face and cried for a while: "It's the concubine mother who is cowardly and useless, not only can't help you, but also drags you down."

He is also a prince, so why does King Zhao want a dwarf?
Wasn't it because her biological mother came from a humble background and was looked down upon by others, so even King Zhao didn't like Emperor Long'an.

After hearing these words, King Zhao didn't even twitch his brows, and said calmly: "Mother and concubine, don't cry. I've heard these words since I was a child. It's useless to say them, so don't say them."

Concubine Tian Shu was hurt more and more by her son's words, she didn't cry any more, and silently wiped her tears with a handkerchief.

King Zhao thought for a moment, then told in a low voice: "From now on, the mother and concubine will stay in the bedroom. If there is no need, go to Luomei Palace."

So as not to touch the bad luck of Concubine Cao's mother and son, and cause trouble.

Concubine Tian Shu reluctantly agreed.

……

That night, Empress Dowager Cao held a banquet in the Palace of Compassion and Ning.

Concubine Yan led her daughter-in-law Yuan Min into the palace. As soon as she entered the Palace of Compassion, she met Princess Qin.

Princess Qin has not shown her face in front of people for a year, and she has aged a lot with the naked eye.Even makeup and powder could not hide the haggard look between the eyebrows and eyes.

Princess Qin remembered King Qin's instructions, and smiled at Princess Yan: "It's been a long time since I saw my second brother and sister. When I saw you today, my second brother and sister look ruddy, even better than before."

Princess Yan smiled and said, "I've always been like this. My sister-in-law looks much older than before."

Princess Qin: "..."

Princess Qin was almost choked up.

Yuan Min opened his mouth to make a rescue at the right time: "Mother and concubine should go in first, please greet the great-grandmother!"

King Yan listened to his daughter-in-law very much, nodded and led Yuan Min forward.

Princess Qin swallowed her breath, and walked in with Princess Yan.

In the past, Princess Qin was in front.Now that the feng shui is taking turns, Princess Qin has no choice but to give in and let Princess Yan walk in front of her.

This is just the beginning.Perhaps, it won't be long before I have to bow down to Princess Yan and speak out to please her.

What an injustice.

The reckless Princess Yan married a good husband by accident!

Concubine Zhao and Concubine Han also entered the palace one after another, and when they met Princess Yan, they were much more intimate than before.

The princes competed for the heir, and the princes and concubines also had a competitive heart.No one is convinced.However, King Yan's popularity is unmatched at the moment, and Concubine Yan has become the first among the princes and concubines.

Even Empress Dowager Cao was very kind to Princess Yan.At the palace banquet, King Yan and Princess Yan were specially seated at the head.

Young and old in order.In the past, this was the position of Qin Wang and his wife.

Empress Dowager Cao's actions seemed to indicate something.

Concubine Cao secretly gritted her silver teeth.

Concubine Tian Shu kept Zhao Wang's instructions in mind, but she didn't show any dissatisfaction.

Zhao Wang told her that the momentary glory is not a glory, and the real winner is the one who laughs at the end.Just bear with it!I have endured it for decades, and I don't care about this moment.

Soon, Emperor Long'an came with all the princes.

Concubine Cao settled down and stood up to greet her with a smile.Hush and ask warmly to King Qin, as if King Qin is her own son.

Emperor Long'an didn't appoint Concubine Cao as his queen. I don't know if he felt a little bit of guilt, but recently he was very gentle with Concubine Cao: "Concubine Cao, come and sit by my side."

Concubine Cao did not dare to say such hypocritical words as "I am not a queen and I am not worthy of sitting next to the emperor".Emperor Long'an was not a weak and sentimental son of heaven, once he put on a straight face and became ruthless, his own son would be willing to be imprisoned.

It was rare for Emperor Long'an to show his tender side. Concubine Cao thanked her kindly and sat beside Emperor Long'an.

King Yan saw it in his eyes, and his heart was secretly awe-inspiring.

Fortunately, Emperor Long'an was not the kind of emperor who was sentimental and confused.Otherwise, once the heart softened before and Concubine Cao was appointed as the empress, the King of Han would become a son in one leap.The road to reserve will become more difficult and fierce.

After the palace banquet that night, King Qin officially "recovered" and went to court the next day.

However, the Ministry of War has been handed over to General Yuan, and Emperor Long'an has no intention of letting General Yuan go back.Instead, the King of Qin took the errand from the Ministry of Rites.

The Ministry of Rites is both clean and expensive, and it sounds good when you say it. In terms of benefits, it is far inferior to the Ministry of War, which is in charge of military power.

It goes without saying how remorse King Qin felt.The face is full of gratitude.

After King Qin took charge of the Ministry of Rites, he delivered the first memorial soon.The memorial praised King Yan for his loyalty, filial piety, righteousness, shrewdness and ability, and he was a model for all the princes.He also invited Emperor Long'an to make King Yan the crown prince.

(End of this chapter)