The queen is charming, but powerful ministers lure her to seize power and usurp the throne

The emperor arrived late.

When Zhesang became pregnant, he gave her many rewards, but she still never set foot in the harem.

He still suppressed the matter of Mrs. An's drugging. He only said that the fetus was unstable and needed to rest, and he was imprisoned.

After all, the emperor's status is related to the country's foundation. If the news leaks out, chaos will inevitably occur.

The emperor sat down next to Zhe Sang, who smelled a strong medicinal smell.

Looking up at him secretly, the emperor turned his head slightly to look at Concubine Shu. The lines on his profile were sharper, especially at the cheekbones. It seemed that because he had lost weight, the turning line was more obvious than before.

He was the Supreme Being of the Ninth Five-Year Plan, and he had great power. How could he be willing to be framed by a woman like this? He sent people to watch Wang Damin day and night, and he must develop an antidote.

Not only that, he also sent several eminent monks and Taoist priests to the palace, and he began to seek treatment for his illness.

Zhe Sang's gaze shifted slightly, then shifted to Eunuch Xu who was behind the emperor.

Eunuch Xu looked forward, his expression unchanged, and he seemed not to notice.

Just the index finger holding the whisk in front of his belly moved slightly.

Zhe Sang understood and focused his attention on the singing and dancing banquet below again.

The silk and bamboo are pleasing to the ear, and the dance is graceful.

"Queen, have a drink with me." The emperor suddenly tilted his head and said.

The Queen was slightly surprised and said, "Your Majesty, I have forgotten that I cannot drink alcohol now, so I might as well give you tea instead of wine."

The emperor was slightly startled and quickly reacted.

"I was negligent, just drink tea."

The queen pursed her lips and smiled, raised her glass to signal him, and drank a small cup of tea.

The tea she drank was flower and fruit tea, made from flower petals and dried melon and fruit slices. It moistened the lungs and refreshed the mind. It didn't matter even if she drank it at night.

The emperor poured himself a drink and said no more.

Zhe Sang didn't want to talk, just quietly enjoying the singing and dancing.

Sometimes they would intertwine with Concubine An, and then raise their glasses and smile from a distance.

There were also a few bolder palace concubines who stood up to toast the emperor and said some auspicious words, but the emperor was not in a good mood and could only respond with a few hasty words.

After watching several performances, the atmosphere became colder and colder, except for some gossips from time to time.

Fortunately, Zhe Sang slept a few more hours yesterday, and most of the palace banquets were hosted by Chong Qing. She didn't feel tired, and she really seemed to be interested, and chatted with Chong Qing behind her from time to time.

Shui Po returned to the Prime Minister's Mansion, and Zhe Sang not only asked her to deliver the letter, but also wanted to give her a short vacation.

After all, all of Shui Po's close friends are still in the Prime Minister's Mansion. If they can get together, they will naturally be happier than staying here.

The Prime Minister's Palace is more lively and lively than the Imperial Palace.

Gu's family has lush branches and leaves, and the female family members are surrounding the old lady, listening to jokes and jokes in the backyard; the men gather in the front hall to eat wine and chat.

The hall was full of people and it was very lively. Gu Heng sat at the top, leaning his head loosely, listening to Master Gu Er's words, playing with the wine glass, wondering what he was thinking.

Changsui walked up behind him and whispered a few words. Gu Heng glanced at Mr. Gu Er and said hello calmly, "I'm going out to drink some wine."

Without waiting for his reaction, Gu Heng stood up and left. Although everyone was talking to each other, their attention was always attracted by this side.

Shui Po was sitting at the door of the study waiting, and when he saw Gu Heng coming, he hurriedly handed the letter to him and said with a smile, "I have met the Prime Minister, and this is given to you by my master. The master asked me to say 'Happy New Year' to you. .”

Gu Heng took the letter and his brows were filled with joy. He couldn't wait to open the letter. Inside was a piece of red paper and unfolded to reveal a banknote.

Shui Po smiled and said, "The master didn't use any of the money earned from the restaurant on himself. He only took this one to give to the Prime Minister as a New Year blessing."

"Your master, did you say anything else?"

Shui Po shook his head regretfully and whispered, "I reminded the master, but the master is embarrassed to say that there is nothing I can do." Gu Heng, the chief guard at the door, said, "Take Shui Po down to receive the reward."

Chang Sui asked, "How much is the reward?"

Gu Heng, "100 taels."

Chang Sui was slightly surprised. 100 taels was nothing to the Gu family, but it was still a lot if it could be used as a reward.

Shui Po thought it was a great time to celebrate the New Year, so the Prime Minister rewarded her after the Empress had finished her reward.

"Thank you, Prime Minister!"

Gu Heng stood in the courtyard, looked at the banknote in his hand again, and the corners of his lips turned up.

The cold lonely moon seems to have become gentle. Under the same clear light, the white snow is shining, the red plums are faint, the palace is full of lights, and singing and dancing are in full swing.

The emperor didn't know how many drinks he had drank, and suddenly said, "I think New Year's Eve in the past is more interesting."

The Queen smiled and asked, "Why did Your Majesty say this?"

The emperor looked into Zhe Sang's eyes and fell into memories, "The New Year's Eve the year before last was the busiest. We had just won the battle at that time, and the morale of the army was high. You, Hu Wei, General Mo, Military Advisor Feng, and many, many people, Gathering around a bonfire and drinking strong alcohol down our throats.”

Zhe Sang said sadly, "It's a pity that General Hu died of illness, General Mo died in battle, and Feng Junjun retired."

The emperor suddenly became speechless.

He raised his head and drank the wine in the glass, and said coldly, "The wine in the palace is not harsh at all."

Zhe Sang, "I remember that Your Majesty is not used to the wine in the army. He often says it is too strong and overbearing, not as good as the wine in the capital, which has a long lasting flavor and a mellow taste."

The emperor shouted fiercely and said nothing.

Zhe Sang ignored him and only focused on watching the singing and dancing.

Suddenly, he saw an eunuch coming in with an anxious look, but was blocked by the dancers in the middle. The dancers also panicked because he messed up their steps, and even fell down.

Chongqing said, "Stop——"

Sizhu stopped, and the palace suddenly became extremely quiet. Everyone's eyes were focused on the eunuch.

The eunuch was trembling with fear, "Yangxin Pavilion has come to report that Mrs. An has fetal motility and the bleeding is not stopping. She is afraid of premature birth!"

*
Su Qiong'an was woken up by firecrackers before it was completely light.

She opened her eyes and looked at the dark bed curtain.

It’s New Year’s Eve again.

Fu Cong left last winter, and Su Qiong'an spent last year's New Year's Eve with tears.

The alley where we were hiding was filled with the sound of firecrackers for several days. From early morning to dark, the excitement seemed to have no end.

She sat in the room with the door closed, burning paper for the newly bereaved family member.

There are parents, brothers, husbands, and the unborn child.
Su Qiong'an thought, and her tears fell again, reflecting the traces of last year.

My heart was throbbing and there was a dull pain in my abdomen.

Su Qiong'an came back to her senses and touched her belly, trying to get herself out of the painful memories.

The brain turned over the yellowed memory again.

My aunts and uncles were all there, and my mother was sitting in the main seat.She lay on her mother's lap, quietly listening to the trivial household chores. Her brother sneaked back from the front hall, pinched her face, teased her, helped her warm the oranges on the stove, and then peeled them for her to eat. Sometimes his father couldn't find his brother and would pull his ears. At this time, Su Qiong'an became unhappy and wanted to protect his brother.

Her brother was taller than her, but he hid behind her. He said pitifully, "Sister, save me," while grinning at her father.

The warm and lively days are gone forever.

Hahahaha, there is one more chapter.