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"The Empress must be joking. How could Qian'Er have any ideas?"

Of course, Shangguan Qian wouldn't directly say I had a trick up my sleeve, even if he had a plan in mind, she couldn't directly call the empress to question me.

The great surprise Shangguan Qian had brought her so many times had actually made her involuntarily feel that she could do anything he wanted. In the end, he was just a spoiled princess, and he was still a young lady who was usually in the flower season. What a great idea he could give.

"Sigh, this is a difficult task for a strong person. However, Qian'Er, you must remember this matter and not let anyone listen to you."

There was a faint sense of loss on the empress's face as well. It could be seen that this matter had been bothering her for a long time. She had even told her about it and wanted her to give an idea.

Lowering her eyes in thought, she decided not to make any mistakes. In the face of death, there was nothing she wouldn't let go. Moreover, in the end, Imperial Concubine Xiao was just a pitiful woman.

"Qian'Er, if that's the case, then Imperial Concubine Xiao's death must belong to some ghost."

While the empress was speaking, the palace maid brought in the medicinal food. Shangguan Qian only glanced at it for a moment before losing his appetite. It seemed like she wouldn't be able to eat such a thing.

However, he didn't pay much attention to the empress's words. When he reached the end, the empress spoke up, "We should discuss this with His Majesty. If we're going to do anything, we'll have to invite the Imperial Advisor over."

Shangguan Qian immediately gave a start, just because of the word 'Imperial Advisor', wasn't that the same as tormenting Ouyang Jin?

Most importantly, as an esteemed Imperial Advisor, Ouyang Jin had to take care of matters for a concubine whose harem was not clean. Wasn't this adding fuel to the fire for Ouyang Jin? Most importantly, even though Imperial Concubine Xiao didn't directly act against Ouyang Jin, his death had something to do with Ouyang Jin.

Thinking up to here, Shangguan Qian couldn't help but feel a little uncomfortable. It was better not to cause trouble for Ouyang Jin, in truth, she didn't want to see him suffer for such a small matter.

In truth, Shangguan Qian was truly too worried. Even if the Emperor had asked, Ouyang Jin would have had an excuse to reject him.

However, she still said, "Empress, in truth, there is no need to trouble the Imperial Advisor. After all, the Imperial Advisor is the one who begs for rain and divination. I'm afraid that he's unwilling to expel this evil."

She did not dare reveal too much of her power in front of the empress. She had always feared the empress's abilities, and perhaps in some strategies, she might not be able to see much of it, but she was still the last winner of this palace, and was able to bring up two princes. Humans definitely had some tricks up their sleeves.

The Queen's lowered eyes flew open, staring at Shangguan Qian in confusion. After all, she had said earlier that she had no way of coming here, why did she have a way to deal with the State Grandmaster?

Shangguan Qian Qian also knew that the empress was now sizing him up, so he didn't say anything more, until the empress moved away as if nothing had happened, saying passively, "Qian'er, if you're paying attention, why don't you say it out loud and listen."

Shangguan Qian'er raised her head a little cautiously, but after some hesitation, she replied, "Empress, Qian'Er also saw some things in the imperial palace of the Great Pai Nation, and more or less she thought about them. Actually, as long as we distract the emperor's attention, she wouldn't make things difficult for the Empress because of Imperial Concubine Xiao."

The empress narrowed her eyes and fell into deep thought. She turned her attention away from him, away from him … However, these concubines in the palace were not even comparable to Imperial Concubine Xiao's usual favors. Perhaps even the emperor himself was tired of them. How could she divert his attention?

Looking at the Queen's appearance, Shangguan Qian couldn't help but sigh. Was he really getting old?

Or did the empress think that as long as they settled down in this position, they would be able to protect their entire body?

At this moment, she naturally couldn't think too much into it. Seeing that the empress hadn't figured out the meaning behind her words, she could only continue. "Empress, in half a month, it should be the female contestant, right?"

When Shangguan Qian's words reached the empress's ears, she immediately opened her eyes, staring in disbelief at the sixteen years old girl in front of his. With her calm personality and intelligent brain, she couldn't help but have a whole new level of respect for her.

Shangguan Qian noticed the empress's measuring gaze, and couldn't help but inwardly cry out, before saying unintentionally, "Actually, Empress might have already thought of that, it's just that …" However, I'm afraid that there's no way that we'll be able to recruit so many female elites in the recent war. "

The empress still didn't say much, only a dark look in her eyes. However, if the war wasn't at an end now, she would have to make a big fuss in preparation for it. When the time came … There were a few more newbies laughing in the palace now.

He sighed slightly. No matter what, as long as she remained in the position of empress and his son was still the crown prince, the fleeting beauty would not be able to shake her position.

"Little Qian is still smart, I didn't expect it. Although the war is tight, it's not impossible to recruit a few pretty girls. As long as there's no need to act so arrogantly, everything will be fine."

In other words, the empress had already thought things through.

Shangguan Qian only lowered his head shyly, "Empress, you must be joking. After all, which palace doesn't have those …" Dirty dirty stuff.

The Empress naturally understood the rest of the words, and understood why Shangguan Qian had thought of such a solution. It was most likely the same for the original Queen.

Actually, the imperial palace was not like that at all. The royal father and mother were very fond of each other, and those few imperial concubines were just a decoration that could not raise any big waves, let alone such outrageous matters.

"It's just that, esteemed wangfei, when the time comes, we have to have a good talk with His Majesty. Moreover, Imperial Concubine Xiao's funeral is at the very least. Just say that the war is tight right now."

This war was really easy to handle. It could be used to gag those people, and it could also be used to delay the marriage between Li Fengyi and himself.

The Queen's furrowed brow instantly relaxed, and she patted Shangguan Qian Qian'er's hand as she said lovingly, "Qian'er, I really like you girl from the bottom of my heart!"

In that case, Shangguan Qian naturally did not believe a single word he said, hiding the fact that he had slapped away the fat claw in his hand. He moved, looking at the empress with a bit of embarrassment. "Being valued by the empress is Qing'er's fortune in this life."

He suppressed the disgust in his heart. To move, to be with this Queen who obviously did not like him and was on guard against him, Shangguan Qian also felt that he was rather sad.

However, this thought only passed by in a flash, because the empress had begun to speak again.

"Little Qian'Er, if it wasn't for you always being fond of the Third Prince and seeing Ying'er's infatuated look, you might have been able to get closer to me?"

The Empress seemed to not know what she had said, only a look of love on her face, but Shangguan Qian's heart was filled with joy. This Queen was really naive, what was this?

He was still trying to drag her down, not to mention that he didn't want to drag an innocent person like Li Qingying into his hatred towards Li Fengyi. Even if the Crown Prince knew everything, she wouldn't be so stupid as to take the initiative to provoke Li Qingying.

What's more, Li Qingying's life and death was uncertain this time. Why did he need to rely on his reputation to call for reinforcements from the Great Lei Nation?

Yu Ji opened and closed her eyes, while Shangguan Qian asked doubtfully, "But if Qian'er marries the eighth prince, isn't that also calling her 'Empress Dowager'?"

Indeed, her own son was different from others', and she'd never heard the empress call him by his name.

The Queen was startled for a moment, she had not expected Shangguan Qian Bei to answer her question so easily. Furthermore, she did not expect that he would be able to find any mistakes.

The appreciation that was still there vanished like smoke in the sky. Even his face had turned ugly.

Sensing the change in the Empress, Shangguan Qian also lowered his head, making it hard for others to tell what she was thinking at the moment.

The empress took a few deep breaths before she suppressed the displeasure in her heart. Then, she felt that the person in front of her was an eyesore no matter how she looked at him.

"If there's nothing else, Niang'er will be leaving as well."

Shangguan Qian'er had naturally noticed the empress's change in expression, and it seemed that if she did so, she would be embarrassed. However, she had not done anything to Shangguan Qian.

The empress thought so, and naturally agreed. She waved her hand impatiently, and Shangguan Qian left with his head lowered, but his eyes were still sharp. There was a faint smile at the corner of his mouth.

When Shangguan Qian returned to his room, he happened to see the soundly asleep Yishan, and thought to himself that she should be sitting on his table. The breakfast that she had left behind was extremely cold, and he estimated that they would be having lunch soon, and Shangguan Qian did not call anyone to heat it up again.

"Where did you go?"

Upon seeing Shangguan Qian enter, Yi Shan immediately sat up, looking drowsy. Shangguan Qian raised his eyebrows, but did not say anything to her. After all, it was fine to see his disheveled appearance.

"Mm, first get up and wash up, then I'll slowly tell you."

He saw that Isao had not yet left his bed. Shangguan Qian Bei spoke to her as soon as she got up, while she sat down on a stool at the side, looking at her calmly.

At this moment, Yi Shan realized that this was Shangguan Qian's house and stood up. When she had finished washing up, the little girl's voice came from outside.

It should be the lunchtime guide, Shangguan Qian looked at Yishan who was hiding behind the screen and slowly opened the door, it was indeed the palace maid who was passing the lunchtime around. However, he couldn't help but be surprised when he saw that it was Shangguan Qian who opened the door, but he still ended up preparing the lunch.

Then, he stood to the side waiting by the side with no intention of leaving.

Shangguan Qian raised his delicate brow slightly, "You should all leave. I'm not used to being watched by so many people for a meal."

Saying that, he sat down on his seat, and the palace maids who served the meal were only stunned for a moment. After answering yes, they left the room and even closed the door behind them.

They knew that Shangguan Qian was the queen's favorite, and although he was a foreign princess, he would soon be the third prince's consort. Naturally, they had to serve him well, and did not think too much about it.

"Isn't it too cooperative?"

Yisan came out from behind the screen, looking at those who went out in a proper manner and said.

Shangguan Qian did not seem to care about these things, but rather, he filled a bowl to the brim with rice for Yi Shan. "Since your breakfast is useless, let's eat more now."

She had even forgotten the last time she had been cared about. Besides her Master and some of her fellow apprentices, no one else cared about her life or death. She couldn't help but feel a warmth in her heart. She had not been wrong about Shangguan Qian's little sister.

In front of the delicacies, Yi Shan had temporarily forgotten to ask Shangguan Qian, and was engrossed in eating. Shangguan Qian also had no plans to speak for the time being, but the two of them had had a quiet meal.