Chapter 20: Fleeing (Part 2)
Xiao Bi really wanted to tell her eldest sister everything, especially her suspicions about her mother's death.
But she knew very well that there were some things that she really couldn't say before she met Emperor Tianqing.
Even after meeting, you have to carefully consider whether you can talk or not.
If the mother's death is really related to the late emperor or brother-in-law, where should the eldest sister go?
Her brother-in-law is not only her husband, but also a high and mighty emperor.
Ordinarily, if a woman turns against her husband, she can at least choose to divorce. To say the least, even if she is divorced, it is better than continuing to live under the same roof with her enemy.
As the Queen of Wei, the eldest sister is not even qualified to choose.
It is true that the late emperor once had the intention of Xiao Hengyong to be the empress of the Wei Dynasty. It is impossible for my brother-in-law to depose her, let alone relegate her to the cold palace like Concubine Hua Guifei.
But what good results can come from a queen who turns against the emperor?
What's more, they have three children, how can they ignore them?
Xiao Bi suppressed her chaotic thoughts and vividly recounted her experiences in Ruoshui City over the past two years.
She was already very eloquent, and she also wanted to make her eldest sister happy, so she described Ruoshui City as if it were a fairyland on earth.
Ji Mei has been serving Xiao Heng for a long time. Not only does she have a calm personality, but her knowledge is also beyond the reach of ordinary women.
But after listening to Xiao Bi's story, she actually fell into a daze.
There are such beautiful places in the world, but it's a pity that she never has the opportunity to visit them in this life...
Of course Xiao Heng could understand his sister's intentions.
Ruoshui City is a good place, but it cannot truly be like a fairyland.
No matter how happy the life there is, there will always be people who are not satisfied with the status quo and will have greater desires for money and power.
Xiao Jiu is young and an outsider, and he has taken the position of city lord out of thin air. There must be many people who are not convinced.
In addition, her brother-in-law was not around to help her, and she still had to protect the Hua brothers and sisters when she was pregnant. You can imagine the hardships involved.
Xiao Heng patted Zhuang Zhuang in his arms and said warmly: "If Uncle Hua and Aunt Hua know that Xiaohan has a child, they will definitely feel relieved."
Xiao Bi was about to ask if there was any news recently from the Leng Palace, when a palace maid came in and replied, saying that the Queen Mother had arrived with Her Royal Highness the Prince and Princess Anyang.
Xiao Heng hurriedly led others to welcome him out of the side hall.
The Queen Mother got off the sedan chair, held Prince Wei Luo in one hand, and held Princess Anyang in the other, and walked over tremblingly.
Xiao Bi saluted with everyone, but her heart felt sour and astringent.
The Queen Mother is not too old, that is, she is in her early fifties.
She never interfered in the government affairs, nor did she like to interfere in the affairs of the harem. At most, she cared about the marriages of her juniors, and she has lived a pampered life for decades.
Xiao Bi remembered clearly that when she got married, the Queen Mother was still covered with black hair and there were almost no wrinkles on her face.
Less than three years have passed and she has become so old that she even needs help to walk.
The Queen Mother let go of her grandchildren's hands and looked at Xiao Bi with squinted eyes: "It's true that Xiao Jiu is back. The Ai family thought they were deceiving me again."
Wei Luo took Anyang to greet his mother, and then took her to Xiao Bi and Huan Yu.
Twelve-year-old Wei Luo already looks like a young man, his words and deeds are more upright, but his eyes are still as clear and bright as before.
As soon as he saw Xiao Bi, he could no longer hide his joy.
If there weren't too many people present, he would have wanted to talk to Xiao Bi for three days and three nights.
Xiao Bi's heart dropped by a large margin. Xiao Luoluo had changed a lot, but he was still her favorite little nephew.
Compared with Wei Luo, the five-year-old Princess Anyang has no impression of Xiao Bi.
But she always listened to her brother's words and greeted Aunt Xiaojiu and Uncle Xiaojiu obediently.
Xiao Heng took Anyang's little hand and smiled at the Queen Mother: "Mother, let's go in first."
The group of people followed the two people to the main hall.
This place is far more spacious than the side hall. After the Queen Mother sat down, Xiao Heng motioned for everyone to sit down.
The Queen Mother's eyes were still locked on Xiao Bi, and she asked again: "Xiaojiu, the Ai family just heard yesterday that you have a child?"
Xiao Bi hurriedly said: "Yes, I am preparing to take them to Baohua Palace to pay your respects."
The Queen Mother smiled and said: "You and sister Ah Heng have a deep love. When will you think of this old lady from the Ai family?"
Xiao Heng also smiled and said: "Mother has always loved Xiaojiu. Although she has not returned to Beijing these years, she is always thinking about you."
While they were talking, Qingzhao and others had already brought the three treasures into the main hall.
Before they could salute, the Queen Mother felt that she could not see enough.
Three little boys with very similar looks, let alone Jimei, she has never seen them even in her half-life.
"Oh -" she hurriedly waved: "Come here quickly and show the Ai family!"
Xiao Bi stood up and brought her three sons to the Queen Mother.
The more the Queen Mother looked at it, the more she liked it, but tears flowed down from the corners of her eyes.
Xiao Heng just wanted to comfort him, but he heard her ask: "Xiaojiu, the Ai family heard that Xiaohan also has a child?"
"Yes." Xiao Bi responded: "Xiaohan gave birth to a daughter, who is half a month younger than their three brothers. Her nickname is Jiaojiao.
Jiaojiao is smart, beautiful, and a very lovable little girl."
The Queen Mother took the silk handkerchief from the palace maid, covered her face and cried even more sadly.
The Hua family is not prosperous, and my cousin did not have a granddaughter until he was over fifty.
Now he and his cousins are imprisoned in Tianlao, Menghan is trapped in the cold palace, Qinghan and Xiaohan have a home and cannot return.
This is all thanks to her son!
If my mother knew something, I'm not sure how to blame myself...
"Mother, you must not be too sad. Huahou and his wife are still unjust, and Qinghan and Xiaohan still need your care."
The three treasures were too young and had never seen such a scene. They were a little scared at first, but soon started crying at the top of their lungs.
Princess Anyang was infected and cried and threw herself into Wei Luo's arms.
For a moment, there was chaos in the main hall.
Outside Qifeng Palace, Emperor Tianqing's dragon chariot stopped.
The gatekeepers of the palace rushed forward to salute.
Emperor Tianqing signaled them to keep quiet and got off the dragon chariot with Eunuch Xiaonian's men.
The other palace maids and eunuchs wanted to follow, but he stopped them and had to stay outside the palace gate.
Emperor Tianqing and Eunuch Xiaonian walked quickly into Qifeng Palace and soon arrived at the main hall.
Hanjuan wanted to go in and report to her master, but it was too late, so she could only lead the maids to bow and salute.
Emperor Tianqing signaled them to be silent and walked slowly to the entrance of the main hall.
The children's cries were still there, and the Queen Mother's voice penetrated his ears clearly.
"Xiaojiu, you must find a way to save Mr. Hou. The Ai family is old, weak and incapable. In the eyes of others, they are already old losers!"
Emperor Tianqing's face turned pale and his body swayed slightly.
Chapter completed!