You are the One and Only - C54
The carriage finally stopped, Qin Nuo supported Ling Yexuan’s hand and slowly got off the carriage. Raising her head to take a look, she looked at Ling Yexuan with slight astonishment.
“Grandmother has been sick for the past few days, and now she’s gone.” Ling Yexuan said lightly.
“Your Highness, Empress, the empress please.” Other than Nanny Liang, there were also the two palace maids at the empress’s side.
“This child, looks quite similar to the Miss Qin.” The Queen stared at Qin Nuo for a long while, then laughed and spoke. No wonder you won’t marry her. “I’ve heard that the court is full of praise for your actions. They all say that you are righteous.”
Qin Nuo slightly curled her lips. This fellow really killed two birds with one stone after he married her. Not only did she get the support of a Humble Class maester, she also got herself a good reputation as someone who valued friendship and righteousness!
“Mother, do not doubt this son’s eyes. Although A Nuo looks very similar to the Miss Qin, this son has never treated her as the Miss Qin.” Ling Yexuan said while smiling. I am relieved to see that the Queen Mother also likes her so much. Although A Nuo never takes her own family background to heart, and does not really care about the opinions of others, when she sees the various esteemed wives and wives later, I hope mother can keep A Nuo by her side. ”
When the Queen heard this, she could not help but look at Ling Yexuan in rebuke.
“Are you saying that you don’t trust the Queen Mother? I remember you didn’t talk that much last time, Miss Qin! ”
Qin Nuo lowered her head, wanting to laugh. To be honest, last time, she did not personally see Ling Yexuan talking to the empress. Although the empress was easygoing, she had always been noble and graceful in front of others. But today, it was the empress. She seemed a lot younger, and within her words, there was actually a trace of a young woman’s loveliness.
However, from Ling Yexuan’s tone, it seemed like he was a little unfamiliar with the empress! It was as if she had not yet been intimate with Her Majesty. If she remembered correctly, the empress seemed to be the biological mother of Ling Yexuan and Ol ‘Eight, while the empress dowager wasn’t the biological mother of the current emperor. In other words, she wasn’t Ling Yexuan’s biological grandmother.
“How could this son not believe Imperial Mother! The Queen Mother is the master of the imperial harem, and is the mother to all under the heavens. As well as being the mother to me, I will definitely take my son’s matters to heart at a crucial moment. ” Ling Yexuan was still smiling, but Qin Nuo felt that something was wrong.
Weren’t he still fine when he was outside Zhongyi Palace? Seeing that the Nanny Liang had personally come out to welcome him and was laughing so happily, how did it suddenly change?
Only then did Qin Nuo remember that Nanny Liang had mentioned before that some general had returned, and she couldn’t help but think about it.
He’d long since heard that the empress was easy-going and good-natured. Although she presided over the imperial harem, she’d never harmed any of her concubines. Imperial Concubine wasn’t really that beautiful, it was just because the ancestors of her family had repeatedly rendered meritorious service in the war, so she never put the empress in her eyes. Right now, there was another brother standing guard at the border all year round. His military exploits were well respected by the Emperor, and he was even married to the Grand Princess. Thus, although the empress dowager knew that the imperial concubine was domineering and could not tolerate others, she had always turned a blind eye.
Right now, because of the fight with the crown prince, the second prince had always been opposing Ling Yexuan, and the imperial concubine had often secretly contacted his to speak up for the second prince.
Could it be that the general who came back was the Imperial Concubine’s brother?
Then, Ling Yexuan should be closer to the empress now. After all, the empress had always been supporting him, but hearing his words, it seemed like he didn’t believe his! No matter what, the empress was his birth mother, how could she help others?
The Empress had obviously also heard the hidden meaning in Ling Yexuan’s words. Her expression changed slightly, and the smile on her face was not so casual either.
“You are my own son, so I will have to depend on you for the rest of my life. If I don’t help you, then is there any reason for me to help others?” After saying that, the empress turned to Qin Nuo and met her slightly sympathetic and apologetic gaze. She could not help but stare blankly at him for a moment, even though her smile was a little awkward, her tone was warm and gentle. Everyone should be here by now. Why don’t I bring you over to take a look?
“Muhou!” Qin Nuo stood up and bowed deeply to the empress. When chenqie heard that Royal Grandmother was unwell, she wanted to go over and pay respects to her grandmother first before reuniting with the various ladies and sisters.
Before Qin Nuo could finish speaking, Ling Yexuan could not help but frown. This woman was usually pretty smart, but today he seemed to have turned stupid. Grandmother’s body wasn’t feeling well, but meeting his in person was just an excuse. Apart from other reasons, he didn’t approve of his position as an imperial concubine, which was also one of them.
No matter what, the last time, she swore before her grandmother that she would leave the house, and her grandmother even said that she was not a person who climbed higher than others! But now! He could even think of what his grandmother was waiting for him to say — it turned out that she didn’t want to be a concubine, but had even greater intentions!
However, with her personality, she didn’t seem to care about being misunderstood, even if that person was the empress dowager. Therefore, if her grandmother didn’t want to see her, she would feel more at ease.
But she was actually going to visit her grandmother, who knew what she was thinking!
The empress was a little surprised, but also a little embarrassed.
Once the poison was administered to Ling Zhongchi, although the people of the palace tried their best to hide it and only said that Duke Jing was sick, but inside the palace, the imperial concubine refused to forgive him. It was impossible for it to not reach the empress dowager’s ears! Then, the rumors spread that the person who poisoned her was at the command of the Prince Mu.
However, she and her concubine were both rejected by the empress dowager when they went to visit her, not to mention this daughter-in-law who the empress dowager disliked from the start!
“Are you sure you want to go see Grandma?” Seeing that her mother did not say anything, and knowing that her mother was worrying too much, Ling Yexuan could not help but ask.
“Your Highness said so. Grandmother’s body is unwell, so as grandchildren, we should go visit her. ” Qin Nuo smiled and looked at Ling Yexuan, her face full of determination.
“Since you have this intention, of course it’s good!” “The Queen secretly took a deep breath and smiled at Qin Nuo. Since that’s the case, I’ll have Nanny Liang send you over. However, the empress dowager was still in a bad mood. If she doesn’t want to see you, then don’t think that she was targeting you. Even if I were to go, she would not be willing to see me! ”
“Thank you, mother, for your advice.” Qin Nuo obediently smiled at the Queen.
To be honest, she had always felt that the Empress was very nice, even when Old Eighth and Old Fifteen talked about the Queen normally, they would still be very close. Although Ling Yexuan didn’t reveal it like Old Eighth and Old Fifteen did, he could tell from the words they spoke and the emotions they held for the Empress were very deep. Today, that fellow suddenly became unfamiliar with this place. There must be something strange within it.
It had something to do with the general who had suddenly returned to court.
However, what she was more concerned about now was whether Ling Luo, who was accused of poisoning Ling Zhongchi, would be severely punished by the Emperor, imprisoned him or even take the chance to get rid of him! Since the emperor placed this matter on Ling Luo, then presumably his fear of Ling Luo wasn’t just for a day or two, or maybe even a year or two!
“Since A Nuo has said so, if I do not go, it would be a sign that I am unfilial.” Ling Yexuan also stood up and lightly pushed the reason of going to see the empress dowager to Qin Nuo. Your son will also take his leave and travel with your wife. ”
“Go!” “Your Highness …” the empress said flatly, evidently less intimate with her own son. I will rest here for a while until A Nuo comes back. ”
Qin Nuo shook her head. This mother and son pair were really awkward! However, when she heard the empress mention her, her voice was gentle as always. Qin Nuo knew that it was just a moment of anger between the empress and Ling Yexuan, and not really anger.
Thinking about it, this queen was rather cute!
After exiting the Middle Yi Palace, Qin Nuo looked at Ling Yexuan with a smile.
“Go busy yourself, I don’t need anyone to accompany you.”
“No worries!” I haven’t seen Grandmother for a long time! ” Ling Yexuan said indifferently. This woman really had the ability to ruin the scenery. He was worried that she would be unhappy if her grandmother rejected her, all right?
“Grandmother will definitely meet me, but not necessarily you. At that time, you better not think that your reputation will go down the drain in front of your aunt and lass. ” Qin Nuo whispered.
Ling Yexuan could not help but glance sideways at Qin Nuo. This woman! Don’t you know how to say something that makes people feel comfortable? Before he could say anything, she held onto Nanny Liang’s arm intimately.
“Aunty, please accompany me to see the Esteemed Empress Dowager. Auntie, I’ve been hurt! His Royal Highness had just said that he had matters to attend to, so he didn’t go over. Aunt can ride in the same car as me! ”
“Ai ai!” Nanny Liang’s eyes immediately curved into slits from laughing.
At that time, when the Prince’s Empress was about to enter the palace, she went to the palace to teach him etiquette. When she saw the princess consort today, it was as if she had been carved from the same mold. But now, with Princess Hua-Yang holding onto his arm, Nanny Liang felt that it was the Empress who had returned!
Furthermore, when the Empress entered the palace this time, she had not heard of anyone being sent to teach him. Even if a girl from a commoner family was beaten to death, she still wouldn’t believe that she could actually do it without a teacher to teach her.
She did not know what was going on in the Prince Rui, nor did she know the hidden secrets and interests behind it. However, the fact that the same woman had actually been married twice by the prince was indeed a skill of hers.
Ling Yexuan looked at the two smiling faces of Qin Nuo and Nanny Liang and couldn’t help but to secretly clench her teeth.
As the poison in Qin Nuo’s body had yet to be cleansed, he felt that she already knew about the etiquette in the palace. Since there had been a lot of things happening in the palace recently, he did not ask the palace to send anyone to teach her the etiquette.
As for this cunning Nanny Liang, she had already been suspicious for a long time. Now that she had been coaxed by this woman, he would definitely know who she was. It didn’t really matter. After all, guessing was just guessing. After all, everyone in the palace was smart! People who could be like the Nanny Liang, with her current status, were smarter. They knew what to say and what not to say.