TV Series: When the Villain Chooses to Stand by

Chapter 236 Return of the Pearl Buddha 4

Concubine Ling saw all of Ertai's panic. After hesitating for a while, she smiled and said, "You stay here and take good care of the Fifth Prince."

"I'm going to see Xiaoyanzi."

Ertai quickly agreed, turned around to look at Concubine Ling's back and breathed a sigh of relief.

After returning to the Cining Palace, Nan Chu kept the queen.

Seeing the queen's red eyes, she felt uncomfortable. If the emperor was ruthless, the concubines in the palace could throw him out of their hearts.

But the emperor and empress here are obviously not like this. They have a certain emotional foundation, and to the empress he can even be considered a good husband.

Nan Chu had no experience in relationships and she could not give the Queen any advice in this situation.

Every choice must come from her heart.

One cannot force a well-read woman to learn martial arts on the pretext of military achievements, nor can one seduce lovers into abandoning their feelings in the name of freedom.

Whether it is worth it or not has no right to be judged by the audience, it is up to her to decide.

"The Queen has lost some weight recently. Is it because the complicated palace affairs have worn her down?"

"A person lives their whole life, and except for their own body, everything else is empty. The Queen must take good care of her body on a daily basis."

"Thank you, Empress Dowager, for your concern."

"Thanks to you for coming to support me today, otherwise I would have been condemned for this."

The queen diligently massaged Nan Chu's shoulders, her eyes full of trust and gratitude.

The Queen Mother had been nice to her before, but not like just now, making her feel safe.

Rong Mama was also looking at the queen with heartache.

"You don't know, Your Majesty, that Princess Huanzhu has caused a lot of trouble since she entered the palace. Every time she breaks the palace rules, the Empress is anxious, but she can't do anything about it."

After being glared at by the Queen, Rong Mama could only shut up unwillingly.

"Let the emperor do what he wants. You don't have to worry about these things. Taking care of yourself and the children is the most important thing."

The queen nodded repeatedly. She had also seen the emperor's attitude these days.

"You know, Empress Dowager, even if I were just an ordinary concubine, I wouldn't deliberately go against Xiaoyanzi."

"But her manners are really terrible. If she causes any trouble again, it will inevitably bring shame to the emperor."

The Queen was taught from a young age that husband and wife are one and that if one suffers, all suffer together.

As the Empress of the Central Palace and the next Empress, she was more careful than anyone else and didn't want to be caught doing anything wrong by anyone.

Nanchu took the queen's hand and brought her in front of him.

"With the Emperor protecting you, no one dares to say anything. Even if it's embarrassing, it won't be you."

"Just rest assured. You've been diligently managing the harem these past few years. Everyone has seen it, and no one will deny your contributions just because of this little thing."

Nan Chu persuaded her a few more times, and in the evening called Rong Mama over under the pretext of getting something.

"This servant pays respects to the old Buddha."

"Get up. I called you here this time because I have something that needs your attention."

"Your Majesty, I will do my best to carry out your orders." Rong Mama answered happily, but her eyes were staring at the gold bricks in front of her nervously.

"In the future, bring the Fifth Princess and the two princes closer to the Queen more often, and don't let her focus on Xiaoyanzi all the time."

"Old Buddha, the Empress really has no grudge against Princess Huanzhu..."

"Tsk~"

Rong Mama was afraid that the Queen would be misunderstood, so she quickly looked up to explain, but when she saw Nan Chu's serious expression, her voice gradually faded away.

"It's true that the Queen has good intentions, but the Emperor may not accept this kindness."

"There's no need for her to pour cold water on the Emperor at this time. If she causes discord between the Emperor and the Empress, it will be troublesome. As the Empress's most trusted nanny, you should be more aware of these matters."

"No matter what method you use, don't let the Queen argue with the Emperor anymore. Take good care of yourself and your three children. It's more important than anything else. There are still many days ahead of you."

It seemed like Aunt Rong was hearing these words for the first time. She was a little bit unbelieving at first, and then she kowtowed repeatedly in agreement.

"The old Buddha loves the Empress, and I will definitely not hold her back. I will persuade her well, so please rest assured, Your Majesty."

Nan Chu looked at Rong Mama's heroic and confident back with some doubts. Was what she said so inspiring?

Why does the other party seem to have received some huge task?

In Kunning Palace, the Queen was watching the palace maids prepare meals. The Emperor was coming over in the evening, so she had to keep an eye on everything herself to feel at ease.

Aunt Rong walked in happily with a large amount of rewards.

The Queen laughed when she saw this scene. "Look how happy you are! Why did Her Majesty give so many gifts?"

"The Empress Dowager is worried about you, so she sent this servant over to give you some instructions, asking you to keep an eye on your health."

"And these, these are all gifts given by the Empress Dowager to our Fifth Princess and two princes."

Rong Mama opened the box and showed the contents one by one, and the master and servant chatted happily.

"What are you talking about? You look so happy. I can hear your laughter from far away."

"Your Majesty, good luck."

"Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager has given the young ladies many gifts and has also specifically allowed them to spend more time with the Empress."

Rong Mama's words made the emperor look a little guilty. He turned to look at the queen and said, "Of course I have to listen to what the queen mother says."

"Let the children spend more time with you. They are still young, so don't be too restrained."

All the princes in the palace had to study and had very little free time. This was especially true for Yongji, as he was the eldest son. He could not return to Kunning Palace very often.

Now that she has the permission of the Empress Dowager and the Emperor, and can see her son more often, the Queen's mood has improved a lot.

She stepped forward and helped the emperor sit down, her tone much gentler than usual, "I will obey your Majesty."

The two of them had not been together like this for a long time. Rong Mama looked at them with satisfaction and quickly retreated with the palace servants.

"I have wronged you today."

"I have done my share of wrongdoing. Recently, because of Princess Huanzhu and Concubine Ling, you have been very dissatisfied with me. I apologize for my wrongdoing."

Seeing that the queen was rarely submissive, the emperor quickly helped her up.

"Why are you saying it so seriously? It's normal for ordinary couples to quarrel, not to mention that you and I have been married for many years."

The emperor held the queen's hand, stroking the emerald jade ring on it, and suddenly thought of their past.

"The day I crowned you Queen, I announced to the world that you are filial and respectful by nature, gentle and respectful. What I cherish most is your gentleness and thoughtfulness..."

Tears suddenly welled up in the queen's eyes. How could she not remember?

That was the most unforgettable moment in her life. At that time, she was still just Empress Xian, and the emperor's grace had not yet faded.

When the queen heard the emperor say that he had become much more sharp-tongued now, she couldn't help feeling a little aggrieved.

Today, enjoying the care of the Empress Dowager in the Cining Palace, the sharp thorns around the Queen's body have softened a lot.

There was a rare hint of complaint in her words, "I know my crime, but how can I go back to the way I was before as the Queen?"

"Since you have appointed me as the Queen, I must shoulder the responsibilities that come with it and set a good example for the harem. I cannot act as willfully as I did in the past."

After she finished speaking, she realized that she had said something wrong. Just as she was about to apologize, she saw the emperor smiling happily.

"You're right. I often feel this way too. Even when I'm in a high position, I can't help myself sometimes."

"I have wanted to travel around the mountains and rivers since I was a child, but now I can only take a few peeks under the guise of an inspection tour."

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The queen's words touched the emperor's heart, and he immediately started talking about the things he wanted to do but couldn't do.

The two chatted for a long time, which was rare.

For the first time, the emperor discovered that the queen was also tightly bound by her status.