The Queen Mother said with a cold face, "Do you think that your concubinage is just an internal matter in your palace?"

Zhao Shun did not reply, but ordered: "Murong Duan, serve tea to the Queen Mother."

After that, he pulled Shen Qinglan and sat down on the seat beside him.

Seeing this, the Queen Mother felt even more dissatisfied, but she still suppressed her anger and spoke again calmly.

"Linchuan, you are the regent personally appointed by the late emperor. Now the situation in the court is not stable and the country is undecided. Your affairs in the palace are not only your family affairs, but also related to the government. Although the princess is good, there is only one five-year-old in the princess' family.

Pinxiaoguan, I am still supported by you and have no foundation in the court. What do you think this Yue family can help you?"

"As for the Queen Mother, I never expect that a woman will rule the country," Zhao Shun said.

"Oh, well, you even dare to refute what your aunt said. It seems that the Ai family made a wrong decision when they asked you for such a princess. She instigated you and you no longer know the superiority of elders and younger ones!" the Queen Mother said angrily.

.

Shen Qinglan clenched her fists subconsciously. Sure enough, she was the one who took the blame...

Zhao Shun stood up, clasped his fists and saluted the Queen Mother, and said: "Queen Mother, as the regent, I only have the duty of supervising the country. If the Queen Mother insists on getting my family affairs involved with the government, then this Regent, I will

It’s okay not to do it.”

"You...you dare to threaten me! Do you think you are the only one in the court who can be the regent?" The Queen Mother also stood up.

"I don't dare to think like this. There are many courtiers in the court who have world-class talents. I feel uneasy when I monopolize power." Zhao Shun said again.

After a moment of silence, the Queen Mother sat down again, "You...Okay, Zhao Linchuan, is this how you repay the Ai family? You have forgotten that when your mother passed away, if the Ai family had not taken you into the palace,

For a while, you have been eaten alive! The late emperor entrusted you with important responsibilities and felt that you were worthy of being the regent, but you actually didn’t cherish it so much..."

The Queen Mother said with tears in her eyes.

Shen Qinglan never spoke, and she didn't want to interrupt at all.

Zhao Shun took the water glass from Murong Duan's hand and brought it to the Queen Mother, "Aunt, it's my fault, don't be sad. Now the world is uncertain, and I am very worried. If there are some messy things in the house, I will

I’m really exhausted mentally and physically.”

"Good boy..." The Queen Mother held his hand. She knew that this child in Linchuan had always been soft-spoken rather than tough. "My aunt just wants to share the burden for you. Those girls, you can take them back to the house. They are delicious."

Just wait for the delicious food, you can also help me a little more in the court!"

"Aunt, if you rely on the household affairs of these concubines to help my royal family, where will the majesty of the family be?" Zhao Shun asked back.

"The world has not decided yet. As the regent, it is your time to share the burden for your royal brothers!" the Queen Mother said again.

"Aunt, I have made up my mind and will never change it. I ask my aunt to think twice. For the sake of the royal family, the Zhao family, and the stability of the court, never discuss government affairs in the inner court again," Zhao Shun said.

"you!"

The Queen Mother stood up, became furious for a moment, and slapped Zhao Shun.

"Although Aijia is not your biological mother, Aijia is also your blood relative! I watched you and protected you when you grew up! You have strong wings now! You don't even listen to your aunt! Good! One day you will regret it!

"

The Queen Mother left angrily. Shen Qinglan looked at the Queen Mother's back. Seeing her walking away, she asked in a low voice: "Does it hurt?"

Zhao Shun twitched the corner of his mouth, "It's nothing, it doesn't hurt."

"The Queen Mother just hopes that His Highness Sixth Prince will ascend the throne as soon as possible. In my opinion, it is better... you push His Highness Sixth Highness to this position, so as to make the Queen Mother feel relieved." Shen Qinglan said.

"Because the Queen Mother and the late Emperor devoted themselves to cultivating the Crown Prince, His Highness the Sixth Prince has not experienced any troubles until now, and his childlike innocence is still intact and he does not want to be emperor. How can such a person manage the world well?" Zhao Shun said.

"Then, let Zhao Bai ascend the throne as soon as possible, so that you can save yourself so many errands." Shen Qinglan said.

"Zhao Bai is indeed the best candidate. It's a pity that Zhao Bai also resists the throne and needs to be tempered." Zhao Shun said and sighed again, "The reason why the emperor gave me such an important position is because he wants to

Let me protect the Zhao family's empire for him. If you just push someone up so casually, disaster will inevitably happen in the future."

"I remember that you told me last time that even if the Sixth Highness ascended the throne, the Queen Mother would still not have a harem. Only when the Fifth Highness ascends the throne can the Queen Mother be prevented from being too involved in the government. I think this is reasonable. Why don't we still

When His Highness the Fifth Prince and my second brother come back, they can use some tactics and persuasion, and Zhao Bai's temperament will probably fall for the bait." Shen Qinglan suggested.

"The Empress Dowager is so involved in politics, so she should have someone who can suppress her. Do you mean to use Concubine Ning?" Zhao Shun said.

"I heard that the relationship between the Queen Mother and Concubine Ning was quite good in the past. Now if someone in the court admires His Highness the Fifth Highness, the Queen Mother will definitely take action, and Concubine Ning will be the first person she has to deal with. As long as the Queen Mother treats Ning

If the concubine takes action, we will have reason to persuade Zhao Bai to let him become the emperor." Shen Qinglan said.

Zhao Shun smiled and said, "You little girl, I didn't expect you to be so scheming."

"Why, now you realize that you underestimated me before?" Shen Qinglan said with a smile.

Zhao Shun held her hand and said, "If you were a man, if you were allowed to enter the court, you would surely stir up trouble. Most likely, you are a sycophant!"

Shen Qinglan shook off his hand, "What a sycophant! I don't know how to do that!"

At this time, Murong Duan came in with refreshments and tea, placed them in front of the two of them, and said: "Your Majesty, the Queen Mother has ordered Miss He to be sent back to her residence for treatment."

"I know, you go down first."

"My subordinates resign."

Shen Qinglan took a sip of hot tea and felt a little disgusted: "Aren't you tired of drinking tea like this all day long? From now on, I will make milk tea and have it brought to you. You can heat it up on the charcoal basin.

Already."

"Okay, my family Sisi still feels sorry for me, and Murong Duan always brings me such bland tea all day long." Zhao Shun said with a smile.

When Murong Duan at the door heard this, he felt a little aggrieved. The prince didn't want to drink it himself, so why did it become his fault again?

"The He family has long passed its heyday. If you treat Miss He like this, you will most likely be resented. If the Queen Mother takes advantage of this, you, the regent, may not be able to act safely." Shen Qinglan sighed.

"If I am threatened by these guys, how can I face the late emperor in the future? By the way, didn't you say you have something to ask of me? What is it?" Zhao Shun asked.

"This is a matter between my eldest brother and the head of Anning County. They two like each other. Some time ago, my eldest brother went to propose marriage, but was rejected. Why don't you do me a favor, and my whole family will be grateful to you."

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