"Si Qing, what time is it?"

Si Qing stood up suddenly and looked at the hourglass in front of the palace door: "The Queen Mother, it's already the time to be ugly."

The Queen Mother couldn't sleep. As a little palace maid who served her closely, naturally she couldn't sleep peacefully. She couldn't even take a nap.

"It's already this hour."

"Si Qing, please summon Liu Youde to the palace early tomorrow morning and ask him to take a look at it. I always feel that I have been restless recently and am uneasy day and night."

Si Qing secretly kept this errand in mind. It is said that the Queen Mother's moods did not happen every day or two.

As for why the Queen Mother behaved like this, Si Qing really couldn't guess.

Logically speaking, there is almost nothing that Wang Zhenying does not like, and the young emperor Sima Dezong is firmly in her hands.

Outside, Wang Mi led the Beifu soldiers to attack the city and hunt for territory. Internally, although the eldest brother Wang Gong was not a very capable person.

However, what is rare is that Wang Gong's food addiction has improved a lot, and he has calmed down recently.

As long as he can help with court affairs, he will try his best to help, but he can't go to court yet.

As for the dignitaries in Jiankang City, they no longer make trouble about such tacit matters. For them, Wang Gong's anonymous life seems to be quite acceptable.

Wang Zhenying has secured her position in the middle palace. Basically, she holds the big seal and seals it when urgent matters arise. She does not need to worry about the rest.

Si Qing really couldn't think of anything else that the Queen Mother could not be happy with in such a good life.

There is even a hint of sadness.

This is the most puzzling thing. It’s okay not to be so happy. Many thoughts of women in the palace are also unpredictable.

Unable to leave the palace, life is monotonous and there is nothing new. To a certain extent, Wang Zhenying's life is not as lively as Song Qingyin's.

Although Song Qingyin was a female official in the inner court, whether she was helping Wang Zhenying deliver news or going to the streets to do private matters, she could always move around the streets of Jiankang City relatively freely.

The degree of freedom is incredibly high.

On the other hand, Wang Zhenying, even if she is now the only ruler in Jiankang Palace, thousands of people in such a huge palace must obey his command, but what's the use?

She still couldn't move around as she pleased, and couldn't breathe the air outside the palace.

I'm afraid, only the wind that blows in from time to time can take away any trace of her sorrow.

However, Si Qing has been by Wang Zhenying's side for ten years. During these ten years, Si Qing can pat her chest and say that she often knows more about Wang Zhenying than she does herself.

This time, the Queen Mother's worry was definitely not because of loneliness in her boudoir, but because of some trouble that would trouble her again.

But what is it?

Si Qing also inquired several times, and Wang Zhenying tried her best to recall, but still couldn't explain the reason.

It was precisely because she could not find the crux that the Queen Mother's insomnia became more and more serious. At this time, she could only turn to Liu Youde for help.

Since discovering such a treasured figure like Liu Youde, Wang Zhenying no longer has to worry about this aspect of medical treatment.

Compared with those imperial doctors who had average medical skills and were unreliable, Liu Youde could be regarded as a grasshopper tied to a rope with Wang Zhenying and was absolutely trustworthy.

His medical skills are excellent and his mouth is strict. The most important thing is that he and Wang Zhenying are related by interests.

Therefore, Wang Zhenying could calmly disclose her physical condition to him, and even talk about matters above the court, without having to worry about Liu Youde leaking the news.

Where did this evil wind come from?

The next day, when Liu Youde appeared in front of the Queen Mother, he seemed to see through her thoughts at a glance.

However, the wily and cunning Liu Youde did not point this out immediately.

Wang Zhenying's worry was obvious. Before Liu Youde had finished diagnosing his pulse, she asked urgently. Liu Youde shook his head and stroked his long beard.

But there was no rush: "Queen Mother, don't be anxious. The more anxious you are, the harder it will be to fall asleep at night."

When Liu Youde said this, Wang Zhenying quickly shut her mouth.

"The Queen Mother, it is difficult for the Sima family to achieve great things. According to Wei Chen, the Queen Mother does not need to worry at all."

"The city is guarded by Beifu soldiers left by King Langya. Outside the city, there is also General Liu at Jingkou. Even if the Sima family has any changes, they will not be able to pass these two levels."

"How do you know that I am worried about Sima Shangzhi?"

With just one word, Wang Zhenying's heart seemed to loosen up, the knot in her heart was gone, and she felt relaxed all over.

After Liu Youde said this, Wang Zhenying suddenly enlightened!

Yes!

That’s right!

The source of her worries is none other than Sima Shangzhi!

This time last month, Wang Zhenying was not like this. At that time, she had just learned the thoughts of Sima Shangzhi and others, and immediately sent the news to Wang Mi.

However, any action, even if you really want to start it in Yangzhou, will take time.

Therefore, at that time, Wang Zhenying was well fed and sleeping soundly, and she was not worried at all that strong soldiers would come from Yangzhou and throw her, the enchanting queen mother, out of the palace.

However, as time went by, Wang Zhenying gradually became unsettled. On the surface, she did not know where this uneasiness came from.

It was because of something specific that I was uneasy, but that feeling was unmistakable, and now, with Liu Youde, I could give the Queen Mother some guidance in just one sentence.

It was precisely because of the uncertainty about Sima Shangzhi's and his others' movements that the Queen Mother became uneasy.

"It's easy for Liu Siqing to say, how can I not be anxious?"

"Yangzhou is really close to Jiankang. As long as Sima Shangzhi and the others are determined, they can even rush over without anyone noticing."

"What will I do then? What will your Majesty do?"

This is indeed something worth worrying about for Wang Zhenying. Not to mention anything else, just the place where Sima Shangzhi is is enough to make Wang Zhenying beat a little drum in her heart.

So close, so dangerous.

terrible!

If Sima Shangzhi was cunning and alert enough, he would be able to invade Jiankang City without even disturbing the Beifu defenders at Jingkou.

Although there were Beifu soldiers guarding the city, there were no capable generals. No one knew this situation better than Wang Zhenying.

The reason why Sima Shangzhi and others have not cracked the whip in Jiankang now is their own reason, which Wang Zhenying cannot possibly know.

However, the more ignorant and unconscious the situation is, the more uneasy it is. Wang Zhenying does not have good information channels, and she really cannot touch the situation in Yangzhou.

How could the already timid Queen Mother sleep under the unknown danger?

"Why should the Queen Mother bother you? There is no use in worrying about this kind of thing. According to the years, King Langya should have also received the letter. After learning about Sima Shangzhi's conspiracy, it is impossible for the king to remain indifferent.

We will send troops back to help."

"Now, the Queen Mother has nothing better to do than wait patiently. If God doesn't give up, you can wait until General Beifu arrives in time. If not..."

"What else?"

It was a good thing that Liu Youde didn't speak. When he said this, Wang Zhenying, who had just calmed down a little, suddenly became nervous again.

How about it?

Let’s just say there’s a big danger!

Who can sleep with this?

It's terrible!

Compared with Wang Zhenying, who was extremely anxious and could not hold back her face, Liu Youde seemed too calm and relaxed.

It's hard not to think that he is acting this way because it has nothing to do with him.

Anyway, if Sima Shangzhi really comes in at that time, it is very likely that he will not attack him as the minister of Guanglu Temple.

Not necessary.

It's totally unattainable.

"The Queen Mother, even if we can't catch up, all we can do is try our best to prevent Sima Shangzhi from attacking the palace."

"The longer we delay, the more opportunities we have, and now, since Sima Shangzhi has not made any move, we can naturally sit back and relax."

"The biggest problem is to arrange more patrol soldiers outside the city to strengthen security. Other matters cannot be solved by worrying now."

"The Queen Mother, now the entire Jiankang City and the Jin Dynasty are counting on the Queen Mother to maintain the situation. The Queen Mother must take care of herself. If the Queen Mother's body collapses, it will really be easy for Sima Shangzhi!"

You are the Queen Mother of Jin Dynasty!

You have the responsibility!

You can't fall!

Wang Zhenying clenched her fist, and her eyes instantly became much firmer. This change was so fast and obvious, and Liu Youde would not let it go.

"It would be best if the Queen Mother could figure it out. The Queen Mother has been working so hard for the Jin Dynasty recently, and her mind has really been hurt. So I just went to prescribe some soothing medicine. As long as the Queen Mother takes it on time, she should be relieved.

"

"The most important thing is that the queen should relax and don't worry too much about things that haven't come yet."

Wang Zhenying sighed deeply. Although she said this, at such a dangerous moment, how could it be so easy to just say "don't worry" lightly?
To be continued...