Is the emperor cremated today?

As soon as Xu Miaoyin returned to Fengyi Palace and stepped into the palace gate, she saw a small figure running towards her and throwing herself into her arms.

Ah Wan raised her little face and looked at Xu Miaoyin, whom she hadn't seen for a few days, with admiration in her eyes, "Aunt, Ah Wan misses you so much."

Xu Miaoyin touched her head with a gentle smile on her face. When she saw Mrs. Zhuang behind Awan saluting her, she hurriedly said: "Cousin, please get up. We are all members of the family here, so you don't have to be restrained."

Mrs. Zhuang was not a shy person, so she stood up calmly and said with a smile: "I didn't want to disturb you at first, but Ah Wan couldn't eat in the past two days. I guessed that the child missed you, so he took her into the palace. Come."

Xu Miaoyin took Ah Wan's little hand and wanted to go to the main seat in the hall. She hugged little Ah Wan and sat beside her, and then asked: "What's wrong with Ah Wan?"

Ah Wan held Xu Miaoyin's sleeve with her little hand and whispered, "A Duo is leaving."

Upon hearing the news, Xu Miaoyin was startled and looked at Mr. Zhuang who was sitting next to her.

Zhuang explained: "This is what His Majesty has decided before. He asked Xiao Duo to set off for Liyang Army in the next two days. No one there knows his identity. Today he also followed him into the palace, but he will go to see him first. His Majesty."

Xu Miaoyin didn't expect that the separation would come so soon. Although she knew that Xiao Qi had made arrangements for Xiao Duo, the two of them always kept silent about the matter. She couldn't help but worry that Xiao Qi still couldn't let go of the past and wanted to eradicate Xiao Duo. Now that she was about to put people in the border army in Liyang, she was still worried. Xiao Qi never did anything without a purpose. What was it for this time?
"Cousin, does she know why she went to Liyang?"

Mr. Zhuang shook his head, "This, I heard from Feng Ling, seems to have been requested by the Xu family."

The Xu family?

That's what Xu Xian means. If Xu Xian wants to protect Xiao Duo, he can only recognize her and let Xiao Duo go to Liyang. That means Liyang is also under Xiao Duo's control, but how can the Xu family rest assured that Xiao Duo will go to Liyang?
And Fang Zhiyuan is in Liyang now.

When Mrs. Zhuang saw Xu Miaoyin deep in thought, she didn't bother him. She just observed silently. Unexpectedly, in just a day or two, she already had the noble demeanor of a noble concubine. Her every move and gesture seemed like she had been living here forever. Among the palace walls, of course, this was also indispensable for the emperor's love for her. Just looking at the furnishings in the palace, you can tell that the emperor valued her.

For the Xu family, they have done something right by recognizing such a person who has no harm at all. If they manage it well, it will be a huge help to the Xu family.

And now the emperor has no heirs. If Xu Miaoyin can give birth to a son and a half, it is not impossible to take the throne.

Just looking at the attitude of this person now, it seems that he is a little dismissive of what the emperor gave him.

Xu Miaoyin didn't know that she had become a proud concubine in Zhuang's heart. She just wanted to see Xiao Duo as soon as possible.

Although she was thinking about something in her mind, she didn't notice Zhuang's probing look at her at all. She just felt that she didn't mean any harm and didn't take it to heart.

She raised her eyes to look at Mr. Zhuang and said with a smile: "Since it was my father's idea, it must be for Xiao Duo's good, so I feel relieved."

At this time, Yuqiao also brought two palace attendants to serve refreshments, and Xu Miaoyin continued: "I was taken into the palace within two days of getting along with my sisters-in-law at home. I have always regretted not being able to get along with you more. I There is no one to talk to in Yujing, so if my cousin is free, please bring Ah Wan to talk to me more often."

Zhuang naturally knew the meaning of Xu Miaoyin's words. She said it only if she imagined meeting Ah Wan. Zhuang wanted to be able to spend more time with the imperial concubine, so she readily agreed.

"What are you talking about? If your Majesty wants to talk to someone, I will be happy to accompany you."

Ah Wan, who was eating snacks at the side, took out a silk handkerchief from her arms and handed it to Xu Miaoyin like a treasure, "Aunt, this is the orchid grass that my cousin taught me to embroider. I will give it to you. If it is my aunt, If you miss me, you can take it out and have a look. My cousin said it's like seeing things and missing people." Xu Miaoyin listened to her soft and waxy voice, coupled with her big eyes full of expectancy, she instantly Xu Miaoyin melted, her heart was completely soft, she hugged Ah Wan, shook her, and said: "A Wan is so considerate, my aunt likes her very much."

As he spoke, he took the silk handkerchief from her hand, folded it carefully and put it in his arms.

Ah Wan was very happy when she saw that her aunt liked the handkerchief she had embroidered, but when she thought that her brother A'duo was about to leave her, a touch of melancholy arose in her heart, and her expression became bleak.

Seeing her like this, Xu Miaoyin guessed what she was thinking, so she comforted her softly: "Ah Wan, your brother Aduo is going to defend the family and the country to be a great hero. Don't be sad, he will come back, my aunt promises .”

Mr. Zhuang also echoed: "Yes, Ah Wan, just eat and sleep well. Your brother A'duo will be back soon."

Ah Wan raised her little face and looked at Xu Miaoyin, her expectant eyes seeming to silently ask if what they said was true.

Xu Miaoyin touched her head, nodded and said, "Ah Wan, be good, my aunt will stay with you until A Duo comes back."

Seemingly assured, Ah Wan nestled in Xu Miaoyin's arms and ate cakes.

Xu Miaoyin smiled fondly, Awan was still a child at heart.

She looked at Mrs. Zhuang who had a smile on her face and said, "My cousin's hard work taught Ah Wan."

Mr. Zhuang looked at Ah Wan with a kind face and said, "A Wan is well-behaved and obedient. I like her too. It's not hard work."

The two of them were chatting about their daily life, when Yu Qiao entered the palace and said, "My dear, Xiao Duo is here."

After Yu Qiao finished speaking, Xiao Duo, who was wearing a purple brocade robe, strode in with a majestic look.

This was the first time she had seen Xiao Duo like this. If Xiao Qi had not won the throne, Xiao Duo would still be the prince.

Xiao Duo took a few steps forward and saluted Xu Miaoyin, who was above him. When he heard the slightly choked "qi", he felt mixed emotions in his heart.

"Mother, I'm here to say goodbye to you."

When Xu Miaoyin heard his words "Empress", her heart felt like she was stabbed, and she still felt alienated.

Mr. Zhuang was an exquisite and transparent person. He knew that the imperial concubine must have something to say to Xiao Duo, so he wisely found an excuse and left the palace, leaving the place for the three of them to talk.

Yu Qiao also retreated and closed the palace door.

Xu Miaoyin then raised her eyes to look at Xiao Duo who was standing, and said slowly: "Aduo, do you still blame me?"

Xiao Duo shook his head, with a very solemn expression, "Aunt Miao, I have never blamed you. I kept some things from you just because I didn't want you to think too much, but it seems to have been self-defeating. The emperor didn't let me tell you, but I know you will want to know everything, so I have just informed the emperor and want to tell you our plan."