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Listening to Xue Shaoli's suggestion, Xue Lian temporarily gave up on the idea of dealing with Xue Ruoyun. However, Lady Zhao was still displeased in her heart. She didn't want Xue Ruoyun to ascend to the position of concubine just like that, so she deliberately concealed it for a long time.

After mentioning this matter to Xue Duan Sheng, Mu Zheng's heart was much more at ease. Before he brought up the matter of marriage to Xue Ruyun, he also had a thorny problem. He had to convince one person, and that was the empress dowager.

He knew that the empress dowager had always been prejudiced against Xue Muyun because of the matter of his mother, Xiao Die. However, Mu Zheng was determined to make Xue Muyun happy, so it was time to tell the empress dowager about this matter.

As expected, the moment Mu Zheng brought this matter up, the Empress Dowager was enraged and refused, "No!"

"Why? The Queen Mother has yet to hear me out, and her attitude is so resolute. " Mu Zheng felt indignant in his heart.

"I don't object to anyone else, but this Xue Luoyun, no matter how much he says it, I won't agree." The empress dowager flicked her sleeves and returned to her seat. She didn't want the pastries she had just eaten either.

"Why is it not possible? In Xuelao Yun's eyes, he is skilled and dignified. He possesses both talent and talent. Why is he not able to do so?" If mother is this resolute, there will be some kind of public revenge for personal grudges. " Mu Zheng sat in a nearby seat, his heart full of dissatisfaction. He finally spoke out the words in his heart.

"What do you mean by avenging a personal grudge?" She is that person's daughter, so no. " The empress dowager turned a deaf ear to Mu Zheng's explanation and was simply an unquestionable objection.

When Mu Zheng saw the empress dowager's attitude, his heart burned with anger. "If Imperial Mother didn't interfere with what happened that year, Xiao Die and I would have become a pair of immortal companions long ago. How could we have ended up like this?"

"Isn't today's situation good? Aren't you satisfied with the high and mighty Emperor of today, who is revered by tens of thousands of people? " The empress dowager was infuriated to see Mu Zheng speak to her in such a manner.

"But this is not what I want. So what if he became the emperor? I can't even protect the woman I love, and I can't even get the happiness I want. What's the use of this world? "After so many years, I have never had a day of true happiness. Imperial Mother, do you know?" Mu Zheng's painful complaint.

This matter had been buried in his heart for a long time and had always been a knot in his heart. However, after such a long time had passed, the Empress thought that he had already forgotten about it. However, the pain in his heart was so deep, and the wounds were so severe, how could he just forget it?

"I didn't expect that because of this, you would hate Imperial Mother so much. The reason Imperial Mother did all of this was for you." The empress dowager was extremely saddened. Mu Zheng didn't understand the situation back then and thought this world was so easy to obtain.

In the past, the late emperor was in critical condition, causing internal and external troubles. The various powers coveted the emperor's throne, and they even viewed Mu Zheng with endless hatred. His safety was extremely important. It was not easy for the Empress Dowager, a woman, to help him seize the world, stabilize the court and keep him safe.

Her Majesty thought of all this and burst into tears. Senior Servant Gui consoled the empress dowager while feeling sad as well. She had accompanied the empress dowager to the palace since she was young, and she had witnessed all the hardships that had occurred in the past few years.

Seeing the empress dowager's expression, Mu Zheng could not bear to see her in such a state. He handed a handkerchief to her and said in a softer tone, "This Emperor also knows that it is not easy for Imperial Mother. It is not because Imperial Mother's intentions are strange, but what happened in the past has already happened, let bygones be bygones." Right now, I have only found a new woman I like. I want to make her happy, and also want to live a happy life for the rest of my life. Mu Zheng's every word was from the bottom of his heart.

Her Majesty wiped away her tears and was momentarily at a loss for words. She had thought that what had happened that year was over. She hadn't expected that Mu Zheng would still remember it for so long. Mu Zheng was usually respectful, sensible, and filial. However, this matter had been buried deep in his heart for a long time.

Isn't it? After a lot of people hurt someone, they always felt that they had forgotten about it, but the scars on their body would last for a lifetime. It is always easy for a wounded person to ignore the memory of the injured person.

"What mother did was all for your own good. Back then, she was a woman whose origins were unknown, and at that time, she appeared again. She was going to marry you soon after we got to know her, so mother had no choice but to be on guard against her." Back then, the empress dowager really didn't feel at ease. Furthermore, according to her investigations, this little butterfly's identity wasn't so simple. It was just that she didn't want to hurt the emperor's heart. She only wanted him to immerse himself in beauty.

"I don't want to talk about what happened that year anymore, but it has already been so long. Now that the people of the country are at peace, the situation is stable. Why does Mother still want to stop me?" Furthermore, since you said that Little Butterfly was unsuitable for all sorts of things, why do you still have to be so biased against her? Mu Zheng's heart was filled with indignation for Xue Muyun. He could not help but say a few words in disobedience.

"Mother isn't biased against anyone. As long as it's someone dangerous to you or our country, Mother won't agree." Her Majesty seemed to be making a ruckus.

Seeing that the empress dowager wouldn't budge, Mu Zheng steeled his heart. "I am not here today to ask for your permission, Imperial Mother. I am only here to inform Imperial Mother. If Mother agrees, then everyone will be happy. If mother disagrees, this son will accept her as well. " With that, Mu Zheng stood up and left.

When the Empress Dowager saw him like this, her heart was filled with grief. She had not expected that she had thought so much for his sake, but she had ignored his feelings. All these years she had thought that he had been relieved.

His parents' beloved son had planned a lot. The empress dowager had wanted Mu Zheng to successfully ascend to the throne. It was just that people in the royal family had always been forced to give up their love if they wanted to gain power and status. Empress Dowager, you don't know how many schemes you secretly plotted for Mu Zheng, but Mu Zheng didn't know. The empress dowager shook her head and slumped into a chair.

Seeing that the empress dowager was depressed, Senior Servant Gui lightly massaged her shoulders. "The reason for your words is because you don't understand the empress dowager's pains. If you do understand her pains in the future, you'll definitely apologize to her."

"I hope so." Her Majesty nodded.

Hearing that the emperor had insisted on taking Xue Ruyun as his consort, and even had a huge argument with the empress dowager over this matter, Mu Sheng was extremely astonished. All this time, the empress dowager had always listened to every word with respect and filial piety. From this, it could be seen that the Emperor truly valued Xue Luoyun. This caused Mu Sheng to feel a great sense of crisis. If he didn't confess his feelings right now, then the Emperor might become stubborn. After forcefully accepting Xue Ruyun, there was nothing he could do about it.

Thinking up to here, Mu Sheng's heart burned with anxiety. He entered the palace that very night to see the empress dowager.

The empress dowager was still depressed over what had happened during the day. Unable to eat, she forced someone to boil some bird's nest porridge. She had only taken a few sips when she heard the news of Mu Ying seeking an audience.

"Quick, let him in." The empress dowager thought that Mu Sheng had come to visit her, and she was overjoyed. She quickly put down the porridge. "Quickly summon him in."

"This son greets mother empress." When Mu Zheng entered, he immediately knelt down and saluted.

"Get up, my son." The Empress Dowager said lovingly.

"Your son has come today to request your mother's consent. If your mother does not agree to this matter, your son will not get up." Mu Sheng knelt on the ground, unmoving.

Her Majesty was stunned. Seeing him come at this time and seeing his expression, she instantly understood why he had come. The empress dowager's face darkened. She stood up and said angrily, "It's useless for you to kneel. I won't agree to such a thing."

Hearing the empress dowager's words, Mu Ying was at a loss for words. He hadn't even said it himself when the empress dowager already knew what he was talking about?

"Mother has yet to hear me speak." Mu Sheng was puzzled.

"Is there even a need to say that? You've also come so late for that Xue Muyun right?"

"Exactly."

"You are kneeling on the ground and not rising. Is it because you want to plead for your royal brother's sake?" But let me tell you, there is no point in discussing this matter. I would never let her be with your royal brother. After all, the emperor is a person that concerns all the people in the world. Even if he hates me, I still have to do this. " Her Majesty took a sip of the bird's nest porridge and wiped her mouth.

"Eh, Imperial Mother has misunderstood …" Only now did Mu Ying realized that the empress dowager thought he was here to plead on behalf of the emperor's marriage.

"Then why did you come?" The Empress dowager relaxed and took another sip of the bird's nest porridge.

"Your son has come to request for your mother's bestowment of marriage." Mu Sheng knelt on the ground, his hands clasped together as he raised them above his head.

"What? My son finally has someone he likes. This is a good thing!" "You weren't happy when your mother pointed out so many marriages to you, but now you're asking for them. Which family's daughter is so lucky?" Her Majesty was overjoyed.

"This child is requesting marriage from these exact people, Xue Luoyun." Mu Yong was silent for a moment before mustering up his courage to speak.

"What!" When the empress dowager heard these words, she was so angry that she threw her bowl on the ground. "Why is it that all of you were mesmerized by this vixen fox and came to find me for her sake? Disturbing me so much that I can't be at peace, all for her sake."

"Calm your anger, Empress Dowager." Seeing the empress dowager like this, everyone quickly hid their faces on the ground, not daring to move. Her Majesty was angry for a long time before she regained her composure.

"All of you can leave now."

"Yes." When everyone heard this, they quickly retreated, leaving only the empress dowager, Mu Sheng, and Senior Servant Gui behind.

When the empress dowager saw that Mu Sheng was still kneeling on the ground, she felt sorry for her son and her expression eased a little. She sighed helplessly and said, "Stand up first." As he spoke, he gave Senior Servant Gui a meaningful glance.

Senior Servant Gui understood and quickly stepped forward to help Mu Ying up. Mu Sheng was supported to the side as he silently rubbed his numb legs and looked at the empress dowager.

The empress dowager slowly spoke up. "Didn't you tacitly agree to end the engagement? Why do you want to take this woman as your consort now?"

"Muhou, for no reason, it is only because my son loves her very much. From the first time I saw her, I had already fallen for her and immediately swore that I would never marry her. I was not very happy when my royal brother proposed the marriage. However, the Queen did not ask for this son's wishes and did not take the initiative to end the engagement. This son could not say much.