The High Gate Mistress of Rebirth

Chapter 343 Threaten Jingshu

The day after Li Ling went on the expedition, Jingshu received Queen Cao's decree announcing her entry into the palace.

Last time the Crown Princess privately invited Jingshu to the East Palace, she could find reasons to refuse, but of course Jingshu couldn't refuse Empress Cao's order.

Jingshu was dressed neatly and was taken into the inner palace by the palace carriage. She was directly introduced to Queen Cao's Jiaofang Palace by the female officer.

Empress Cao did not wear a phoenix robe today, but only wore a simple and elegant Chinese dress, which showed a somewhat approachable attitude.

When she saw the female officer leading Jing Shu in, she smiled and waved to Jing Shu: "Mrs. Li, please give me a seat quickly."

Although Queen Cao's attitude was warm, Jing Shu kept her duty and bowed to Queen Cao respectfully before bowing and taking her seat.

Empress Cao put on the amiable posture of an elder and asked Jingshu a few questions about her family affairs. Jingshu answered them respectfully and politely. The two chatted for a while before Empress Cao pretended to be confused and said: "I heard

Madam has been married to General Li for so many years, but there is not even a single concubine in the house, right?"

When Queen Cao mentioned this, Jingshu suddenly had an ominous premonition in her heart even though she didn't know what kind of medicine she was selling in her gourd. However, her face remained as usual and she respectfully replied: "Thanks to the wrong love of the Holy One a few years ago,

The one who once rewarded the general with his beautiful concubine."

That Qingyin was not given by the emperor. Although Li Ling had never touched it once, it was now being used by Jingshu people as a female teacher in the mansion to teach the piano skills to the sisters. But saying it in such a vague way did not count.

The bullying also blocked Empress Cao's excuse to reward the concubine if she wanted to.

After hearing Jingshu's words, Queen Cao looked as if she was suddenly enlightened, and replied with a smile: "It is indeed rare for a family with such a prominent family name as the Duke, and General Li to be such a heroic figure, to have only one concubine in the house."

What Jing Shu fears most is that Empress Cao will use Qingluan and Li Ling's affairs as a threat to force the government to compromise. After all, the princess cares about her foreign boyfriend. If this matter is investigated in detail, Li Ling will not be able to escape the blame even though he is innocent.

The Ninth Princess lost her mother when she was young, and Emperor Ming did not allow any other concubines to raise her. In order to show her virtuousness, Empress Cao took the initiative to ask Ying to take care of the Ninth Princess.

Empress Cao picked up the teacup and took a sip, then she concealed the irritability in her heart. She looked at Jingshu, with a warm and warm smile on her face, and said: "Since the ninth princess is raised under my knees,

Then I naturally want her to marry the man she wants, but I also know a little bit about this child's thoughts."

Seeing that Empress Cao was obsessed with this matter, Jing Shu had a vague premonition in her heart.

After saying that, Queen Cao looked at Jingshu and asked: "The Duke's Palace is the mother clan of the Ninth Princess. As the head wife of the Duke's Palace, does Madam know what the Ninth Princess is thinking?"

After hearing Empress Cao's mysterious words, Jing Shu understood something in her heart.

Jing Shu just listened to Empress Cao's words quietly. Seeing that she didn't answer her, Empress Cao continued with a smile: "A most noble princess, even if the man she really likes already has a wife, she can't do it with just a decree."

Never stop your wife paying homage to your master."

Empress Cao looked deeply at Jing Shu: "Mrs. Li is ice-snow smart. I think you can understand the powerful relationship between this."

Seeing that Jingshu didn't answer, Empress Cao looked at her and said: "This child is strange. Not long ago, the eldest princess and the emperor proposed to give her to the eldest son of King Murong of Jiangdong. It was originally a good marriage. She

But I don’t want to say anything.”

Empress Cao clicked here, first glanced at Jingshu meaningfully, and then changed the subject: "Since the royal princess descended, the consorts she married are not allowed to take concubines. Which woman is willing to serve the same husband with others?

Daughters of ordinary families have no choice even if they don't want to, but princesses are different. With the protection of the royal family, even if they are married, they can enjoy rights that ordinary women cannot enjoy."

"For example, enjoying your husband's favor exclusively."

Empress Cao really had this in mind. Naturally, she would not really publicize what she knew. She was just bullying young Jingshu and wanted to use this matter to hold her back, but she didn't expect that little lady Jingshu

, but his reaction was so alert that he got the seven-inch vital point in one go.

It is said to be a care, but in fact it is just a matter of face. There are many people serving the princess, so there is no need for the queen to do it herself. It is just for the reputation of Queen Cao, but since she has this reputation, if she wants to use Qingluan

If she is threatened by impurity, then she herself cannot escape responsibility.

Jing Shu replied perfunctorily: "It's not like what the empress said. It's just that the general has a cold temper and doesn't like to deal with too many women."

Faced with Empress Cao's question, Jing Shu smiled faintly and replied slowly: "Although the Duke's residence belongs to the maternal clan of the Nine Princesses, the princess lost her mother when she was young. She has been able to grow up thanks to the empress's careful care. The empress is the princess's legitimate mother."

I don’t know what she is thinking, so I can’t guess what the princess is thinking.”

As expected, Queen Cao looked at Jingshu and changed the subject: "The ninth princess, Qingluan, has already reached the age of marriage. Alas! If it weren't for the eighth princess, this child should have been born long ago."

After hearing this, Empress Cao still praised Li Ling and said: "I'm afraid there will be no other man in the world who is as dedicated as General Li."

To use this to control her? Or to threaten the government?

In short, no matter what, it will make her or the government passive.

It can be seen that Queen Cao must have known about Qingluan's mad love for Li Ling.

Empress Cao looked at Jingshu, took a breath, and joked lightly: "But the beauty of the madam is incomparable to others. Although I live in a deep palace, I heard that General Li and his wife are deeply in love, so General Li must be

The reason why I don't accept concubines is because I love my wife."

Faced with such a good marriage with the Murong family in Jiangdong, Qingluan refused desperately. Anyone with a discerning eye can guess that there must be a mystery. Empress Cao is so thoughtful and has been immersed in the harem for many years. It is easy to know Qingluan's thoughts.

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After Jing Shu heard this, she only smiled slightly but did not say anything.

Although Jingshu's face remained calm, her heart was heavy and aggrieved.

Empress Cao was clearly threatening her, trying to get her to persuade Li Ling to surrender to the crown prince. If she didn't agree, I'm afraid if Empress Cao issued an order, she would have to become the second cousin, to that crying man.

Qingluan gave way.

Li Ling would definitely be reluctant to part with her, and perhaps her princess mother-in-law would not let her go down like this. But if Empress Cao insists on doing this, no matter how much the palace is, she will not be able to defeat the imperial power. Then the best ending for her will be with Qingluan.

It was impossible for her to become an equal wife to the princess by serving the same husband, so she had to be demoted to a concubine, and her children were inexplicably made into concubines.

This move is really damaging and very unfair to Jingshu, but who makes her the superior queen?

(End of chapter)