C15

No one in the palace could have imagined that after so many years, the unpampered concubine would actually return to being pampered.

Chastity Hai, maiden name Qi Lan, Yuan Shuo ten years into the palace. My father used to be Wu Zhong County's Marshal Hai Da Wang, and Hai Clan was his eldest daughter. Haidawang is a muddle-headed man who has not ascended to the throne of Zhixian for many years. Later, with the help of his daughter, he barely managed to advance to the prefect's office in Hangzhou. However, six years ago in Hangzhou, Haidawang was incriminated as a local parent and sent to prison. It was a good thing that the Crown Prince had asked the Emperor and that the Princess of the Spirit Realm had been doted upon by the Emperor.

Hai Clan had no family background and did not give birth to a prince. Although there was a princess of the spirit realm that was doted on by the emperor, it was useless for her to marry even if she was doted on again. So the chastity was lost very early. Only after the princess had made a marriage alliance did the Emperor manage to give her the title of 'Zhen Zhen'. After that, the Yin Clan rose to prominence, with all six palaces under their throne. Even emperors were unable to contend against them, not to mention a pampered and elderly imperial concubine like her.

But it was her. After the emperor summoned her to serve him, she actually stayed at Yonghe Palace for two nights straight.

There were people in the palace who could no longer sit still. After sharpening her neck to ask, she found out that it was the eleventh prince's consort who recommended her to the emperor as a concubine!

According to the rumors, it was the Emperor who took the initiative to ask the Eleventh Prince's consort to recommend concubines to sleep with him. After the imperial concubine recommended the concubine, the emperor obediently left without saying a word.

They had also heard that on the day of the Double Sun Festival, the Emperor insisted on using Jin Yi as his concubine. With just a few words from the imperial concubine, the Emperor had given up on this idea.

Thus, someone began to understand. The most powerful woman in the palace was neither the empress dowager nor a noble, but the eleventh prince's concubine, Su Yaoyue.

She was the only one who could now control their fate.

The weather turned cold as October approached. The early winter quietly approached.

The marriage between Tumen and Mongolia had been announced to the world on November 18th. The emperor still didn't move. Yao Yue still didn't relax as she kept a close eye on Su Gou Tai's movements.

Holding the intelligence report in her hand, Yaoyue's eyes hid the starlight, making it dark.

He wanted to make the Princess of Mongolia the Queen of the Right and the Princess of the Spirit Realm the Queen of the Left.

She felt something burning in her heart. His hands exerted even more force, so much so that the paper he was pinching started to wrinkle. Seeing this, Cao Qi narrowed her eyes, "Mistress,"

With a creaking sound, Yaoyue crushed the paper slip in her hands. Her face was covered with a layer of frost.

"I must knock Tumen down."

Cao Qi pursed his lips, but his expression was extremely stern. In Cao Qi's eyes, it was extremely cold. Cao Qi raised his eyebrows and smiled, "However, the Emperor doesn't seem to agree."

"That won't happen," a cold light flashed through Yaoyue's eyes. "I will go and see the Emperor right now."

After leaving the Rites of Rites, Yaoyue went straight to the Venerate Heavens Sect. It was currently the afternoon, and the palaces had just woken up from their afternoon nap. When Yaoyue arrived, Zhang Ying had to wait on the emperor to get up. After receiving the notification, Yaoyue lowered her head and entered the Body Refinement Hall. Unexpectedly, she met a noble beside the emperor.

The empress dowager had sent several imperial physicians to Cheng Gan Palace on leave. They looked like they were suffering from an illness, so Yaoyue had taken the opportunity to obtain her green medal. After that, the emperor himself went to Cheng Gan Palace one night, and the next day, an imperial physician came to report that the noble was fully recovered and could serve her. Only then did she regain her green card.

Today, she was dressed in a light purple satin coat with a moon-white dress. A crabapple hairpin on her bun was dyed a little yellow, making her look quite charming. Yaoyue discovered that Yigui only loved purple. Many of her clothes and accessories were purple based on purple. Slightly, they complemented each other.

When she saw a rich person here, Yao Yue didn't expect them to be like this. Although she was a little stunned, she quickly reacted. The two of them greeted each other with a smile on their faces. "It's been a long time since I've seen the crown prince's consort. Looking at her today, her expression is very good."

This was what his mother told her son's wife. Polite and distant.

Yao Yue's long eyelashes drooped down onto the curtain, blocking a fleeting ray of light. She indifferently said, "Thank you, noble one, for your auspicious words."

Taking advantage of their politeness, Helian Jia's gaze swept over the two of them a few times. Seeing that Yao Yue was unhappy, he stopped the mood to watch the show and gently looked at her, "Kneel in respect."

"Yes."

After bowing and greeting, Yi Hao smiled at Yao Yue and left the body palace. The etiquette on the surface of Yao Yue was still the same. However, her mood was indifferent, and she couldn't differentiate between good and bad. The emperor cast a sidelong glance at her with a trace of ridicule in his eyes. "You don't like noble people that much?"

In his mind, Su Yaoyue was someone who concealed her feelings very well. Perhaps the noble person couldn't see it, but he could see it clearly. Yaoyue's eyes were filled with three big words: I don't like it.

As if she had been poked in the heart, Yaoyue felt a little awkward, "This servant doesn't dare."

Helian Jia didn't care that she didn't tell the truth. She got up and walked towards the direction of the outer hall. "What are you here for?"

Yaoyue followed Helian Jia all the way to the study room of the outer palace. She handed over the information that Cao Qi had rewritten and lowered her head to stand at the bottom, "Your majesty, Su Gou Tai has chosen the Princess of Mongolia as his right queen.

Helian Jia read through the imperial report in her hand. After a long while, she opened her mouth and asked, "Do you feel that you have disgraced the Spirit Realm, or is it Da Xia?"

As Helian Jia spoke, she raised her eyes to look at Yao Yue. His eyes were indifferent, without the usual indifference or enigmatic expression. It was just like a normal chat. Yaoyue frowned and shook her head, "Although the Princess of the Spirit Realm represents the Da Xia Empire, but the water spilled by the daughter who marries out is also of the barbarian race. So, we should be able to set up two queens. This is not what this servant cares about, but the meaning behind it. "

"Su Gou-tai just got married to Mongolia, and he already impatiently wants to refute Da Xia's prestige. If Tumen and Mongolia really disobey each other, what should the Emperor do? For the Princess of Mongolia to be the Queen, Sulgata must have made an agreement with Mongolia! "

As Yao Yue spoke, she kneeled down. "Your Majesty, Su Gelou's ambition must be guarded! Now that they have Mongolia, if they were to join hands and invade Grand Xia, the border would definitely be in danger. Your servant begs the Emperor to prepare in advance so that the enemy won't be one step ahead of us! "

Yao Yue heavily kowtowed, prostrating herself on the ground. Helian Jia, who was sitting on the throne, looked at her condescendingly with a hint of coldness. Just then, Zhang Ying let out a light cough, as if he had something to report. Helian Jia did not hesitate and immediately called Zhang Ying in.

Zhang Ying seemed to have already gotten used to the situation between Yao Yue and the emperor. Even though Yao Yue was still kneeling on the ground, Zhang Ying still walked up to the emperor without even glancing at him.

The emperor took the imperial report book with a single glance, and Zhang Ying immediately withdrew. Helian Jia didn't care that Yaoyue was still kneeling on the ground. She immediately opened her notebook. As soon as he took a glance, surprise could be seen in his eyes.

The play was originally a letter from Hongdi Temple to Mongolia, saying that Mongolia's drought harvest this year was not good, so the offerings that were originally scheduled to be given to Da Xia at the end of the year were given up and would be read again in the coming year.

The letter of credence was written in Mongolian, and there was a Chinese translation at the side. It was unknown if it was because that person's level of translation was not high enough, or if it was intentionally set by Mongolia, but these words seemed extremely rude, as if not paying tribute to the Da Xia Empire was a matter of course.

Helian Jia's expression darkened. He raised his eyes to look at Yaoyue, "Go back first."

When Yao Yue became anxious, she wanted to explain a little more. However, when she raised her head to look at the Emperor's ice-cold eyes, she immediately retracted the words that were about to leave her mouth.

He was somewhat unwilling, but he could do nothing about it. Yao Yue bowed to the emperor before retreating. Just as she was about to reach the door, the Emperor suddenly called out to her. Yao Yue didn't understand and immediately turned back.

"Go back and write a report." "Since you said that you wanted to take the initiative and defend, we would like to see how you deal with the invincible Mongolian cavalry."

Pausing for a moment, a trace of playfulness appeared on Helian Jia's face. "If you write well, I will consider it."

Yao Yue was delighted. No matter how quick the emperor changed his mind, she immediately saluted and left the Venerate Heavens Sect.

After Yao Yue left, the smile on Helian Jia's face instantly dissipated. He coldly called Zhang Ying in and called for the fourth prince to present himself. Zhang Ying saw that the emperor's face was unfriendly and hurriedly sent someone to ask for a favor. It just so happened that today you were on duty at the Secretary General's Office, and in the time it took to make a cup of tea you were in the Hall of Chin'an.

After saluting, Helian Jia's eyebrows tightened. She knocked on the notebook on the table. "Take a look at this paper." You Jin bowed and respectfully received the paper. After carefully examining it, his expression could not help but become solemn.

Seeing that her son seemed to have an idea, Helian Jia directly asked, "What do you think?"

"Mongolia has only just been married to Tumen, and they will not pay tribute to me. As far as I am concerned, with how impatient Mongolia is, it is not wise for Su Gou-tai to choose Mongolia as his ally. "

"Oh," Helian Jia recalled what Yao Yue said before, and couldn't help but smile faintly. "Do you think that Tumen and Mongolia have allied?"

"In reply to royal father's words, this son does indeed see it as such. Otherwise, according to Sulgata's character, he would never have married the Mongol princess. I also believe that since he has married the Princess of Mongolia, he will definitely give her a high rank, or even … They'll even be on equal footing with the spirit realm. "

Helian Jia narrowed her eyes in a noncommittal manner, "Why?"

"Mongolia was strong and strong, but his nomadic habits limited his development, which was why he was willing to submit to the Grand Xia for so many years. If Tumen wanted to win Mongolia's alliance, he had to pay a certain price. Marrying the Princess of Mongolia to become her in-laws is the first step, and then to give the Princess of Mongolia a lofty status and rights. "Through the Princess of Mongolia and giving her an item of exchange that would interest Mongolia, Mongolia would put down its status as an accomplice in her plot against her interests. It was just that …"

You Li paused and didn't continue. Helian Jia was silent. She suddenly smiled. "Only, Mongolia is a wolf that is never fed well."

"Yes." Seeing that the Emperor was of the same mind as him, You Jin did not hide anything. Helian Jia nodded. "Then according to you, how should we deal with this matter?"

"The reason for the marriage between Tumen and Mongolia is to make the Da Xia Empire fear it. Since Mongolia is so impatient to show its bottom line, I think we should let it go and avoid his tribute this year. But, in secret, we must be prepared for a tough battle. "

"No." Slowly shaking her head, Helian Jia stood up and walked out from behind the imperial examination table. You Jin was slightly taken aback as he glanced at the Emperor. He was slightly puzzled as he asked, "Royal father, what do you mean?"

"We are not prepared. Instead, from now on, he would quietly place a defensive line at the border. This battle, let us decide whether to fight it or not. "

When Helian Jia spoke, her eyes suddenly flashed with a domineering aura. You Jin froze, staring blankly at his father. Did he mean that he would approve of the marriage between Tumen and Mongolia?

"My lifelong wish is to expand the map of Da Xia Empire outwards, and Tumen and Mongolia are the stumbling blocks on this road. Tumen and Mongolia were both barbarians, and their strength was roughly equal. "We know very well that our chances of victory are not high if we attack each other. However, if they form an alliance, this matter will be much easier."

Helian Jia's eyes flashed. You Jin unconsciously frowned, and puzzledly said, "Your son is terrified. This son does not understand royal father's words. Once Tumen and Mongolia form an alliance, wouldn't he be even more powerful? "

"In reality, Tumen and Mongolia are both wolves that cannot feed their fill. Otherwise, Tumen would not keep going back on his word. They are bound to be scattered by their interests. First, let them ally together, then beat them one by one to make them distrust each other. "Perhaps they will kill each other even without me doing anything to them."

You Jin stared blankly at Helian Jia.

Since the imperial concubine, people have said that the Emperor's temperament is abnormal, I'm afraid he has a great reputation. He had never quite understood or believed it.

But today, he seemed to understand something.

Helian Jia retracted the light in her eyes and looked at her son. "Go back and write a report book. The Mongolian cavalry is famous throughout the world. Let me see how you plan to deal with it. "

"I shall obey."