Absolutely! My maid was reborn after time travel

Chapter 531 The Queen Mother toasts and apologizes

Author: Yuan An

Chapter 531 The Queen Mother toasts and apologizes

"Okay, Your Majesty, don't hurt the old minister's heart because of some gossip. Since Dongyan Mansion is willing to hand over one year's income to the national treasury, this matter should end here." The Queen Mother said.

His Majesty didn't say anything, he just smiled and said, "That's what the Queen Mother said."

Dong Yanbo cupped his fists and saluted, and said: "I would like to thank Your Majesty the Queen Mother for your success. I will do my best to do more practical things for the court and the people in the future, and will fulfill my duties with all my heart."

Mrs. Dongyan's teeth were itching with anger, and she suppressed the anger in her heart and said, "Thank you, Queen Mother, and thank you, Your Majesty."

"Okay, you and your wife, please sit down first. Today is a good day. The auspicious snow heralds a good harvest. The coming year will be smooth and the country will be peaceful and the people are safe. Ai Jia, here's a toast to you all."

As the Queen Mother spoke, she raised her wine glass and drank with everyone.

After putting down the wine glass, the Queen Mother suddenly stood up and ordered the maid beside her to pour another glass of wine. She raised the glass in front of everyone and said, "This glass of wine is for the Ai family to honor the Princess Regent."

Shen Qinglan was confused, stood up and said, "The Queen Mother has raised my concubine."

The Empress Dowager shook her head and said: "Everyone knows that the Princess Regent gave birth in the palace. At that time, the Ai family ignored your pregnancy and forcibly summoned you into the palace when it was time to give birth. In fact, that was not the case.

What a big deal, it's just that in Luoping City, the Shen family had a dispute with several merchants. However, the Ai family was worried about damaging the royal family's face, so they refused to give up and asked for the reason. As a result, the princess suffered. This is all the Ai family's fault.

No. Princess Regent, Aijia would like to offer you this glass of wine, and please forgive Aijia."

Ye Shuyue and Zhao Anning looked at Shen Qinglan at the same time. At this time, her face looked a little bad. She was holding the wine glass and didn't know whether she should drink it.

Shen Qingshi clenched his fists. He knew that it was wrong to drink at this time, and it was also wrong not to drink.

Drinking this glass of wine means that she really feels that the Queen Mother is ashamed of her. If she does not drink it, it means that she refuses to forgive the Queen Mother, does not give the Queen Mother face, and does not abide by her duty of submission.

It has to be said that the Queen Mother acted more shrewdly than before.

Shen Qingyan was also very nervous. As a merchant, he had no official position. He only came here because of the Yue family and had no right to speak. If he spoke, it would make Sisi even more embarrassed.

At this moment, Shen Qingyan hated himself a little for not being able to help at all and not being able to worry about Sisi.

"Princess Regent, the Queen Mother is so noble. Now she personally apologizes to you. Why don't you respond?" said a noble family member.

"This is a mistake. Does the princess really feel that... the queen mother can't help her?" Another noble family member said.

Zhao Shun poured wine for himself, and just as he was about to get up, Shen Qinglan suddenly said: "The Queen Mother, the Queen Mother said that I cannot bear the responsibility. A few days before I gave birth, I had been suffering from abdominal pain and discomfort, but she did not give birth.

Thanks to the Queen Mother's careful care in the palace, I was able to escape from danger. Therefore, I should drink this glass of wine to respect you, Queen Mother, I drink it first as a token of respect."

After saying that, Shen Qinglan drained the glass of wine.

Shen Qingshi and Ye Shuyue, as well as Shen Qingyan and Zhao Anning, as well as Prince Ling and his wife, Prince Xiang and his wife, could not help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Zhao Shun smiled, stood up with the wine glass in hand, and said: "The Queen Mother, my princess has always been very grateful to the Queen Mother for what she did that day. If it weren't for this, my child would not have been born so smoothly and safely. I also wish you a drink."

After saying that, Zhao Shun also drank the wine in the cup.

The Queen Mother's face darkened, then she chuckled softly and said, "You and your wife are too polite. In this case, the Ai family feels much better. Please sit down."

"Thank you, Queen Mother." Zhao Shun said and helped Shen Qinglan sit down again.

"The Princess Regent is really sharp-tongued," Zhao Lening, the legitimate daughter of Prince Kang's palace, said in a low voice.

Ye Zhuofan, the eldest son of Prince Ling's Mansion, put down his chopsticks and said bluntly: "Sister Princess, the Lord of Lening County just said that you are very articulate."

Shen Qinglan curled her lips and said, "Thank you so much, Lord County, for the compliment. I am not worthy of it."

"The princess is certainly worthy of it. Since the princess gave birth, she has never set foot in the door of Zening Palace. Instead, she ran to Zhanghua Palace regardless of her own health. Although the Queen Mother is unwell, she should visit more often.

But the Queen Mother is also your elder. Why do you disrespect your elders so much? The regent just said that you are well-informed because you are from a merchant family, but I don’t think so. After all, your upbringing was also taught by a merchant.

"Yes." Zhao Lening said.

"Sister Lening, are you exaggerating...? The princess is already unwell, and she is filial to visit the Queen Mother," Zhao Anning said.

"Yes, it is not easy for the princess to visit the Queen Mother regardless of her illness. Why is Sister Lening so difficult?" Ye Shuyue said.

Ye Zhuofan shook his head and said: "I think what Lord Lening said is very reasonable!"

As soon as these words came out, Ye Shuyue was stunned, what is this brat going to do?

Zhao Lening smiled and said, "Sister Shuyue, did you hear it? Even Crown Prince Zhuo Fan, your biological brother, agrees with what my sister said."

Ye Zhuofan looked at Zhao Lening and said: "It is good for the Lord Lening to respect filial piety. I also think that what the Princess Regent did... is indeed inappropriate. County Lord Lening, although you are the legitimate daughter, you are the second daughter. If you are not the queen,

With the grace of the Empress Dowager, you cannot get the title of County Lord. In the past six months, the Empress Dowager has been ill, but you have only visited her two or three times. However, the Regent Princess can insist on visiting even though she is ill. This is what you admire.

Filial piety? It can be seen that the upbringing in your Prince Kang's palace is not very good either."

After hearing this, Ye Shuyue couldn't help but smile and said: "Zhuo Fan is right, the upbringing in Prince Kang's palace is nothing more than this. Even the people who are dear to him can be dismissed and just go through the motions."

Zhao Anning rolled her eyes at Zhao Lening and said: "Some people just have the words to talk about others but have no words to talk about themselves. Not everyone in the world belongs to others. Even if you are picking bones in an egg, you can still pick out things and don't follow them.

Look in the mirror and see if you are worthy enough to be judged by others.”

Zhao Lening's face turned red with anger and he stared at Ye Zhuofan. This guy actually went against her childhood sweetheart for the sake of the Princess Regent!

Ye Zhuofan picked up the wine glass and took a sip, glanced at Zhao Lening, and said with a smile: "What, the county master still has something to say to refute? I'm all ears!"

Zhao Lening stood up, saluted briefly, and said: "Your Majesty, Queen, and Queen Mother, I feel unwell and would like to retire first."

Jiang Chuo also looked at her and smiled, and then glanced at the Queen Mother. Seeing that she had no intention of saying anything, he said, "You can go ahead."

"Thank you very much, Queen. I will take my leave."

Zhao Lening said, and withdrew from the back of the table. Before leaving, he glared at Shen Qinglan fiercely.

Shen Qinglan didn't notice this scene, and still ate leisurely.

(End of chapter)