Empress Fenghua

Chapter 396
Zhong Lichen walked down the steps, stepped forward to salute Queen Mother Fang, "Mother, Wanan!"

Empress Dowager Fang snorted coldly, walked straight up the steps, and sat on the side of the throne. The others saluted and quickly took their seats, and the audience was silent.

"I heard that my mother came in and felt unwell. I don't know why she came out of Qifeng Hall today?" Zhong Lichen's attitude was somewhat relaxed and respectful.

Empress Dowager Fang glanced at Zhong Lichen, "If Ai's family doesn't come, wouldn't Chun'er be wronged to death by you? How many times has a famous actress made Dingguo Zhongli's royal family lose face? Do you want to let Ai's family lose face again because of her today?" Has the family’s grandson suffered injustice?”

Zhong Lichen sat in the middle with an embarrassing expression, and beside him were two women with dull and cold faces, Hua Zhong couldn't help smiling, what an interesting scene!

"Grandmother seems to have blamed Qingchen by mistake!" Prince Hou raised the corners of his mouth, with dissatisfaction and provocation, "This matter is not related to King Xin, but Mrs. Hua Zhong next to him, who intentionally hurt the dancing girl." Qingchen! This Kefuzhu is the proof."

"How can His Royal Highness say that the heavy flower is intentional?" Zhong Lichun frowned, "This king said that even if this lotus bead is heavy, it was not intentional. Why should the prince be aggressive?"

The prince Hou sneered, "Is it because I am aggressive, or because I believe in the king's sophistry? Just take a look at Mrs. Huazhong's uniform! The dress on her is made by high-class workers. The silk thread used to sew the pearls is It is tough silk. May I ask His Royal Highness Xin Wang, will the pearls be easily lost with such a craft?"

"The prince is really thoughtful, but it's superfluous!" Queen Mother Fang gave a disdainful glance, "What you said is all right, but you were wrong from the beginning! Do you know why Aijia listened to you after all this? "

Prince Hou frowned and looked at Queen Mother Fang, and took a deep breath, "Is the imperial grandmother so confident?"

The Empress Dowager Fang stared at the Prince Hou for a long while, her gaze slightly cold, and the two refused to give in to each other.The Empress Dowager Fang snorted coldly, "The Ai family has gone through a lifetime of ups and downs, and the late emperor was by his side when he was still the crown prince. He watched through the situation, assisted the two dynasties, and quelled the chaos in the Dingguo! Why is the Ai family not confident when facing his grandson? The Empress Dowager Fang smiled slightly, "The crown prince is very concerned about this Qingchen, but don't forget your own siblings! King Xin is your elder brother, how can you be so disregarding etiquette, filial piety, and tit for tat?"

"Grandmother misunderstood! The grandson is just upholding justice, not to mention that this matter has nothing to do with King Xin. What's more, we are brothers, but we are also monarchs and ministers!" Prince Hou raised the corners of his mouth, "Grandmother has always favored King Xin. King Xin will definitely show up to help when he is in trouble, just like timely rain. It is really beyond the reach of his grandson, and he is very envious!"

Empress Dowager Fang sneered, "This is the good son taught by the emperor, and the Ai family actually heard the contradictory meaning in his words. Could it be that he disrespects his mother and ancestors just like the emperor?"

Zhong Lichen hurriedly saluted, "Son, don't dare! Queen Mother calm down."

Zhong Lichun frowned slightly, and said hastily, "Grandmother, my grandson is indeed at fault for this..."

"Shut up!" Empress Dowager Fang gave Zhong Lichun a blank look, "As the eldest grandson of the first emperor and the eldest son of the crown prince, how noble is your status? Why are you being suspected by everyone in this hall today? Have you ever thought about this? ?”

"Grandson knows his mistake!" Zhong Lichun knelt on the ground.

Queen Mother Fang snorted coldly, "Fortunately, you are a bit filial, unlike some people. Okay, get up! Seeing you will make Aijia always think of Jun'er!"

What Empress Dowager Fang said was nothing more than to embarrass the emperor and the prince, Hua Zhong couldn't help but feel a little lonely, but he was born from a single mother, but he was biased so far, so Zhong Lichen couldn't be blamed for having a different heart for the prince.Now that the Empress Dowager Fang made such hurtful words, Zhong Lichen could still sit quietly on the throne without saying a word, so he had to be said to be a dutiful son.Hua Zhong sighed regretfully, it is difficult to understand the worldly affairs, maybe the gap between two people will never be unraveled in the whole life!

Aunt Yalan received the gesture from the Empress Dowager Fang, bowed her body, and came to Hua Zhong, "Mrs. Hua Zhong, did you drop this lotus pearl in the Qifeng Hall? Last time, the servant accidentally hit the teacup on the ground." On your dress, a few pearls from that dress fell off, and they were found and returned to you. I didn’t expect that one more pearl would be dropped, and it would cause such a big trouble, please forgive me, Mrs. Hua Zhong!”

Hua Zhong showed a smile, "Auntie is being polite, it's just an accident. If it wasn't for today's incident, I wouldn't know that there is a lotus pearl missing on the dress!"

Yalan bowed and returned to Empress Dowager Fang. Empress Dowager Fang snorted coldly and leaned on her crutches, "Yalan, help Ai's family back to Qifeng Palace!"

"Congratulations to the Queen Mother!"

Hall of Immortals.

Yun Zhui frowned and walked in, "Ma'am, His Royal Highness, he, he..."

"What did the prince say?" Qingchen put down the book in his hand, leaned on the soft couch and could not move.

"His Royal Highness said that he has something to do tonight, so he can't come to visit Madam! Let Madam rest well and take care of her ankle." Yun Zhuo bit her lips, "Madam, I don't know if I should say something..."

Qingchen's eyes turned, "You have been with me for so long, what should you not say? But it doesn't matter!"

Yun Zhui sighed slightly, "This servant thinks Madam should find another way out!"

"Find another way out? What do you mean by that?"

Yunzhui approached Qingchen, and said cautiously, "Madam, Yunzhui has been with you since you were in Juqianlou, and I know how His Royal Highness the Crown Prince admires you. You are beautiful and have superb dancing skills, although other Talent is not bad, but the heartbeat between a man and a woman is all based on the first impression. Back then, you won the heart of His Highness the Crown Prince with your all-powerful dance, but now your ankle..."

Yun Zhuo sighed, "I have to worry, His Highness the Crown Prince will feel disappointed, and he will no longer care about the old relationship from now on. Of course, the servant also hopes that His Highness the Crown Prince is a normal person. If you two are affectionate, it will be good .If not... Madam will naturally have to make plans early."

Qingchen thought for a long while, but was finally discouraged, "Once I entered the palace gate, it was as deep as the sea, and from then on Xiao Lang was a passer-by. Zhongli Hou was originally a vagabond who cleared the scene, and romantic affairs are only normal, so how could he care about a lifelong incompetent man?" Me dancing again? Once someone sneaks in, I will be kicked out." Qing Chen looked at Yun Luo, "You are right, we really should find another way out, but His Royal Highness is still our best choice , I can only find another plan!"

"Ma'am, I heard that His Highness the Crown Prince especially likes to go to Juqianlou since Ning Huazhong left Yiyuan Hall." Yun Zhui frowned and said, "I am worried that Juqianlou is a place where women appear like flowers endlessly. Could someone really hold His Highness the Prince's heart? If so, it would be too difficult to redeem."

"Then what do you think I can do?"

Yun Zhui looked at Qingchen meaningfully and remained silent.

Qingchen frowned, and twisted his mind, "No! I'm still at such a youthful age, with such breathtaking talent, how can I count on an old man who is dying? I'm not reconciled!"

"Madam, this servant does not want Madam to be like this, at least Madam can have an extra layer of protection! If His Royal Highness really can't tolerate Madam, you won't be cornered!" Yun Zhuo held Qingchen with tears in his eyes. "Ma'am, in fact, he sent someone to deliver a message just now..."

Qingchen laughed at himself, leaving two lines of tears, "I don't believe it, I can't fight the sky, I can't fight the earth, but I can't fight these men who are fascinated by me!" Qingchen looked at his ankle wrapped in gauze, eyes full of tears. It's hatred, "Ning Huazhong! If it weren't for you, why would I be like this? I will definitely let you taste this kind of feeling, and I will definitely let you live and die!"

"Ma'am, don't worry!" Yun Zhui wiped away tears, "Although His Royal Highness won't come tonight, Madam, you have to be fully prepared. You found the opportunity by yourself, Madam, don't forget how you climbed step by step. In addition to your beauty and talent, you have come to this position because of your clever calculations! The honor of the royal family cannot be obtained by just waiting!"

Qingchen wiped away her tears, and smiled beautifully, "You're right, Yunzhuo, dress me up!"

(End of this chapter)