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Qin Nuo was slightly startled when she heard the empress dowager's words. The empress dowager spoke in an intermittent manner, but she knew too much today. It was difficult to digest what she said, but she couldn't think of anyone else who could be the 'power' and 'influence' the empress dowager spoke of!

"I believe in my eyes!" In a moment of desperation, Qin Nuo blurted out those words. After which, he discovered that he had become casual again and hurriedly stood up to submit to the empress dowager. This concubine believes in her own eyes. If you dare to swear on my head, Prince Mu truly wants to stay away from the Imperial Family. "

Qin Nuo felt ashamed in her heart. She had never thought herself to be stupid, but facing the empress dowager who walked in during a bloody battle at the harem, she was still too young! But at the same time, she heaved a huge sigh of relief. With the empress dowager's words, her trip today had not been in vain.

After exiting the Shanning Palace, Qin Nuo saw that both and Nanny Liang were anxiously waiting at the door. Seeing her come out, the Nanny Liang hurriedly spoke a few words of courtesy to her and the others, the smile on her face was like the spring breeze.

"You scared this old servant! And here I thought that the Empress had angered the empress dowager! "

Qin Nuo laughed, but her heart was secretly wiping sweat. She had not offended the empress dowager today, so at least she was lucky, and had not made a mistake in betting on the empress dowager's temperament. She had a nagging feeling that no matter how many schemes one had, someone who truly liked Ling Luo would at least have a side to him.

Speaking of which, it was all thanks to Ming Liu that she knew that the person the empress dowager doted on the most was Prince Mu.

However, when he thought back to what the empress dowager had said, Qin Nuo still broke out in a cold sweat.

Although the empress dowager had not said a lot of things, she would not say them clearly, but in the years that Ling Luo had been plotted against, the people who acted were not only the concubines and princes who had been punished by the late emperor, but also people who had never been suspected or suspected by the late emperor and who had not had the time or could not or did not wish to punish him, including the empress dowager and the current emperor!

The battle for the throne was full of bloodshed and killing! And the people who were within it, how many of them had no choice but to do so!

Qin Nuo's heart involuntarily twitched.

Even though, deep down, she had refused to admit it, she had come to take a person to heart. She'd always felt that her final goal was to cherish her life and distance herself from the monsters. She'd even purposefully put on the appearance of a jealous woman. But at this moment, the sudden fear and worry was so real!

Qin Nuo involuntarily brought her hand to her lips, covering her mouth.

There were some words that, even if she had them in her heart, she would never let herself say before she knew the road ahead of her!

The last time they entered the palace, Qin Nuo had met the emperor once, but today, the emperor seemed to be very busy. The empress said that it was getting late, so it wouldn't be better to wait until another day to see the emperor.

The Jadewater Pavilion was not far from the empress's Phoenix Palace. Once the sky got cold, the palace feast would not be able to be held in the pavilion outside. Last time when he taught Qin Nuo Palace's etiquette, Nanny Liang had told Qin Nuo that other than the empress dowager, emperor, and the empress's birthday, the rest of the palace feast would be together during the Mid-Autumn Festival and Spring Festival. At other times, the empress would lead the imperial concubines to one side while the emperor would take the princes and princesses to another side.

When Qin Nuo and the Empress came to the Jade Water Pavilion, the imperial concubines and princesses had already arrived. Everyone was gathered together, discussing in whispers. Seeing the empress enter, everyone quickly stood up to greet her.

"Empress Jin An!"

"Stand up!" "The empress said indifferently, returning to her usual noble and graceful look, and smiled at Qin Nuo." Although Princess Rui was not very familiar with everyone when she first came to the palace, she shouldn't be too restricted. I'm tired from sitting all day, so I'll personally familiarize myself with the various nieces, aunts, and uncles. "

"Chenqie doesn't dare to trouble Imperial Mother." Qin Nuo immediately replied.

Even though he knew that the empress had good intentions, but for the empress to personally guide him was too much of a display. Besides, he didn't go out of his way to get to know anyone last time. They just had a meal together and talked a bit before coming to a stop.

"According to chenqie, there's no need for the empress to specially let the Princess Rui know these few people. They'll be familiar with each other sooner or later anyway!" "Yes." Imperial Concubine Fu walked forward and bowed to the empress. Princess Rui went to the empress dowager's place to talk for a long time.

As she spoke, she pulled Qin Nuo's hand.

"This appearance is rather beautiful. "Ol 'Three is lucky!"

The empress glanced at Imperial Concubine Fu.

Imperial Concubine Fu's position was very amiable, although only slightly lower than hers and the Imperial Concubine's. As long as the consorts had a conflict in their words or were secretly mocking them, they would not mind it. They also did not like to meddle in other people's business. If it were not for the fact that the matter of the Jing King's poisoning had involved the fifth brother, the Imperial Concubine would not have spared him.

But today, Imperial Concubine Su's words were a reminder that the matter of Princess Rui going to the empress dowager's place had long since been known by someone!

"This is esteemed wangfei." The Queen smiled at Imperial Concubine Shuang and whispered to Qin Nuo.

"Greetings, esteemed wangfei." Qin Nuo immediately bowed to Shuangfei, but was helped up by her. Hurry up and stop being so courteous, I am not a person who likes to feign courtesy! "

"What Imperial Concubine Su has said has involved a large amount of people! Could it be that we, who follow the rules, make a feint out of it? Imperial Concubine Su is willing to be a good person herself, so don't bring us along! " The imperial concubine did not care if the empress was seated. As she spoke, they all sat down.

"Since Imperial Concubine's sister can say such a thing, she knew better than to involve other people in it! However, I feel that what little sister Shufei said is very true. I also didn't love those people with false etiquette. What has come today are the flesh and blood, and also a feast for the family. There is no need to be so restrained.

Qin Nuo lowered his eyes and stood there respectfully. She did not raise his eyes to look, but she knew that the person who spoke was Concubine Xian.

Consort Xian was once the emperor's guide, and although she was the one with the lowest median score, she was the oldest, with a total of two princes. The First Prince was the Emperor's eldest son, the current King Heng. Due to the fact that he was lacking in talent, he was a bit slow. Although he was the eldest son, he wasn't someone that the emperor liked. As for the second son of the Concubine Xian, if she was still alive, she would already be sixteen or seventeen years old. But unfortunately, she died not long after she was born!

As for the reason for his death, although the people in the palace did not dare to say it out loud, just by looking at Concubine Xian's attitude, they knew what was going on!

Apart from the Imperial Consort, the other three imperial concubines were all closer to the Empress. Other than Wu Zhaorong, all the other consorts in the palace kept their distance from her.

"All of you are right." The Queen smiled. It was just that today was the first time Princess Rui had entered the palace, so no matter what, she had to formally pay a visit to everyone. It's not really troublesome, but it's just these few people! "

"Esteemed Empress is right, but chenqie is only worried about Princess Rui being tired, she's too casual." "Esteemed wangfei immediately understood the empress's intentions. This Princess Rui did not have a high birth, the empress wanted to rely on the Princess Rui so as to prevent others from underestimating her.

"Imperial Concubine Su really knows how to manipulate the wind. Whatever the empress says will be the truth!" Looks like I need to learn from Concubine Fu so that no one will take me seriously. I won't even be able to meet the Esteemed Empress Dowager face to face! "

The imperial concubine's words were filled with force, even those who understood them would understand. The empress dowager refused to see anyone for days, but today Princess Rui had come to see her.

But it was clear that Imperial Concubine had miscalculated. After she finished speaking, Wu Zhaorong glanced at the Empress, but did not dare to reply. Everyone else pretended not to hear. Even those who wanted to mock her didn't dare to say too much when they saw the Queen together with the Princess Rui.

After seeing four imperial concubines, a few aunts, two aunts, Qin Nuo inevitably felt a little despondent. Originally, the Emperor had ten brothers as well, but now, only three of the previous generation of princes were left.

Qin Nuo realized that neither Ling Xi nor Princess Mu had entered the palace yet.

Last time, both the Prince Mu's Concubine and Grand Princess had come, but she did not pay much attention to it at the time. And this time … Qin Nuo's mind kept turning — Could it be that the person who rushed back from the border was really General Lan?

This General Lan was once the emperor's reading mate, a bodyguard of the Prince Mu, the husband of the Grand Princess, and the blood brother of Imperial Concubine … Qin Nuo suddenly felt dizzy. The relationship between the royal family was truly a headache!

But she did not understand, what did General Blue's return have to do with him? Could it be that Princess Mu and Ling Luo were imprisoned by the Emperor? It did not seem very likely! Although poisoning the prince was a huge matter, wasn't this matter still pending a final verdict?

Furthermore, she did not understand that even if General Lan, who was holding a heavy soldier, were to return, even if Lan Er were to help the Prince Jing or the Prince Jing because of imperial concubine or the Grand Princess, or even if the General Blue himself was the power backing them — Ling Yexuan did not need to suddenly become distant from the Empress!

All of this didn't seem to have anything to do with the empress!

Qin Nuo secretly inhaled, put down the complicated relationship that she had yet to sort out, and brought Ming Liu and Ying He to another side.

Actually, only Duke Heng and Jing Wang were older than Ling Yexuan. The fifth brother and sixth brother had just gotten married after separating from each other. As for the princesses, they were still young. Therefore, the only two whom Qin Nuo wanted to see were the Consort Heng and her sister-in-law.

The last time Qin Nuo entered the palace, Crown Princess Jing did not come to the palace because she had just given birth to a princess. This was the first time Qin Nuo had seen the big miss of the Wei Guo Mansion, Jing Shuyi's own big sister.