Rebirth of the High Gate Mistress

Chapter 377: Bending

Li Lingjingshu had just returned to Qingfeng Garden, and before she could say a few words, the lady who called the door hurriedly came in and replied: "Your Majesty, madam, the Queen's wife has arrived in front of the house and is in charge of the palace. I told you that the queen wants to see the madam."

In the first half of the day, Queen Cao had just issued an edict to demote her as a concubine, and in the second half of the day, she was given the title of First Grade.

　　It is said that the thunder and storm could not be attributed to the emperor's favor, but such a ridiculous thing is really overwhelming.

Jingshu heard that Queen Cao came to the house to see her. She couldn't help but look at Li Ling and asked him for advice: "Why did you say she came to see her?"

Li Ling smiled faintly and said disdainfully: "Nine times out of ten, she is here to show her kindness to you. In short, she just doesn't dare to make things difficult for you anymore."

With that said, Li Ling took his wife's hand and said, "Let's go, I'll accompany you."

Jingshu is a transparent person who can understand everything clearly and understands the importance.

Since Empress Cao came to the palace to express her goodwill to her, it was for the sake of Li Ling to give Shen Jingshu a lot of face. No matter how prominent the Zhenguo Duke's palace was, it could not defeat the imperial power. Now it was the time when the court needed Li Ling. Only Empress Cao would be willing to bow her head like this. For the long-term plan, Jingshu would not be so stupid as to argue with the royal family, and she must leave room for each other.

Jingshu knew that Li Ling had a cold temper, and when she saw that he wanted to follow him, Jingshu smiled and replied: "Since you are also sure that she will not make things difficult for me again, it is better for me to go see her by myself. It will be inconvenient for you to go. "

 Li Ling insisted: "This woman has deceived others too much. You don't need to save her face anymore."

Jingshu smiled and nodded at Li Ling: "Don't worry, I just have my own sense of discretion."

Jingshu was served by Ziyun and changed her clothes. She went to the door of the mansion in person to welcome Queen Cao into the living room to talk.

Empress Cao was naturally uncomfortable with the fact that the dignified empress wanted to bow to the wife of a minister. However, in order to win over Li Ling and let him resist foreign enemies, Emperor Ming ordered Empress Cao to die and asked her to personally apologize to Jingshu. Empress Cao again He was unwilling and did not dare to disobey the emperor's order.

After Empress Cao was led by Jingshu to sit down in the hall, she forced a smile and said directly to Jingshu: "I am really confused. I accidentally did something to embarrass Madam. Madam is a A smart person shouldn't resent me."

Naturally, Jing Shu would not rely on favor to be arrogant and cause too much embarrassment with the royal family. She put a warm smile on her face and said to Empress Cao: "Your Majesty has many things to do every day, and it is normal for her not to think things through for a while. Besides, she has just been in the palace. The official has already explained to me that what happened in the morning was just a misunderstanding."

“Since it’s a misunderstanding, I naturally won’t take it to heart.”

Empress Cao saw that Jingshu understood the truth. Although she was still awkward in her heart, she finally gained face. Empress Cao pulled Jingshu warmly and said: "I know that Madam is a transparent person. Don't worry, from now on." I will definitely protect you."

As long as you don’t come to trouble me, do I need you to protect me?

Jingshu thought so in her heart, but she said with a polite greeting on her face: "In this way, I will thank you."

Empress Cao smiled at Jingshu and turned to the topic: "General Li is a capable man. Now that we are facing a formidable enemy, I would like to ask my wife to give more advice to the general."

After saying that, Empress Cao patted Jingshu's hand and said: "This Daqi cannot live without a humeral minister like General Li." Jingshu replied: "Thanks to the Queen's compliment, the Duke's food is great With a generous salary, it is natural to share the worries of the imperial court."

 After finishing what was said on the scene, Jing Shu politely sent Queen Cao off.

Empress Cao withdrew the imperial edict, granted Jing Shu a imperial edict, and came to the palace in person to apologize to Jing Shu. This farce, which was not intended to be good for Jing Shu, ended in such a ridiculous way.

Empress Cao came out of the palace and got into the carriage, her tears of grievance fell down.

 The empress would condescend to apologize to a minister's wife. Apart from her, it is probably difficult to find another empress from ancient times to the present.

She is such a coward as a queen!

Empress Cao returned to the imperial city full of grievances. As soon as she was helped out of the carriage by the palace maid, she saw Concubine Meng walking towards her triumphantly.

Concubine Meng walked up to Empress Cao, gave a shallow salute, and then asked in a strange way: "The Empress suddenly left the palace, where did she go on business?"

Empress Cao naturally knew that Concubine Meng had bad intentions to ridicule her. She raised her chin slightly, showing a arrogant look, and said to Concubine Meng in a cold voice: "I am the queen. Wherever I go, I still want to be with you." Can’t you report back to your humble concubine?”

Hearing this, Concubine Meng covered her mouth with a fan and smiled contemptuously, and replied: "The Queen's words are really embarrassing for me. I just heard that the Queen has done something to the prince's wife of the Duke of Zhenguo this day. After receiving two edicts, I condescended to go to the palace to privately ask for an audience with the wife of the eldest son of the Li family. I am just curious as to why you, the queen, are so attentive to the Shen family."

Empress Cao and Concubine Meng have always been at odds with each other. Ever since Empress Cao ordered people to openly assassinate Queen Jin when King Jin followed Li Lingping to rebel against the northwest, Cao and Meng have seen through their faces. They act like black-eyed chickens every time they meet. I wish you could eat me and I could eat you.

Empress Cao was depressed about this matter. When she saw Concubine Meng poking her lungs, Empress Cao turned pale with anger and shouted bitterly at Concubine Meng: "How dare you, Mrs. Meng, to be rude to me? Believe it or not?" The palace will treat you with the methods of the palace."

Concubine Meng laughed as if she had heard a big joke, then pointed at Empress Cao with a round fan and said: "I mean, Queen, this is the first time I have seen a woman like you who made the Queen so useless. , It’s not certain whether you will be able to hold your position as Queen in the future, why are you still showing off your prestige here in this palace?”

Concubine Meng mocked Empress Cao, and then left with all the palace officials triumphantly.

Empress Cao was so angry that she was trembling all over. She was supported by her personal female officer and walked back to Jiaofang Hall with heavy steps.

Empress Cao climbed up the stairs and reached the last step. She stopped and stood in front of the steps, looking up at the three words "Jiaofang Palace" prominently displayed on the main hall. She asked the female official Yu Tuan beside her in a low voice. Er said: "Tuan'er, do you think I am the most useless queen in the world?"

As soon as she said these words, before Yu Tuan'er could respond, Empress Cao's vision went dark and she fainted. Behind her was the high steps. Empress Cao suddenly fainted, and the person beside her Without any precaution, she fell straight down the dozens of steps.

 (End of this chapter)