C161 Can Carry a Boat or Capsize a Boat
C161 Can Carry a Boat or Capsize a Boat
Ann Tan greeted the empress dowager. The empress dowager raised her eyes to look at him and said, "Never has the emperor paid his respects to This Dowager so early in the life before."
Ann Tan's eyes looked at Lee Wanning, "Then can we start today?"
The empress dowager smiled on the surface, but there was no trace of a smile in her eyes.
In fact, she also knew that Ann Tan came in such a hurry for Lee Wanning. She thought that the emperor was just looking for something new. She didn't expect him to be so serious.
Previously, Consort Lan had gone to find the emperor as well. The emperor had actually said that she was serious towards Lee Wanning, and Consort Lan had no other choice. Now that Lee Wanning seemed to be honest, the empress dowager didn't want to fuss about anything else.
Lee Wanning didn't know what the empress dowager was thinking. All she could do was pass the tea that had been brewed over to the empress dowager and the emperor. With each gesture, she gave off the impression that she was a mother to the world.
The empress dowager accepted the cup of tea and lowered her head to take a sip. "I remember that there was someone in the palace who cooked tea this way as well."
Lee Wanning paused for a moment before she said without any hesitation, "Empress Dowager said that it should be the late emperor's Consort Dowager Hua, right?"
The empress dowager's eyes fell on her. "Oh, does the empress know of this person?"
Lee Wanning's expression did not change. "Of course I do, but chenqie was just an unimportant person at that time. The Heavenly Queen probably doesn't remember."
The empress dowager's eyes fell on Ann Tan, who frowned.
The empress dowager smiled. Before, she already knew that Zhou Qu had a deep and righteous relationship with his wife. After all, when Zhou Qu was sentenced to death by the emperor, if it wasn't for Lee Wanning, he wouldn't be who he is today.
With such feelings, even disregarding one's life, how could he be moved by wealth and honor?
So now, when the empress dowager heard Lee Wanning's words, she finally understood that Lee Wanning must have been forced to do so.
However, Ann Tan was the Lord of this world. No matter how well the empress dowager saw this matter, it would be of no use.
The empress dowager took a sip of tea and said softly, "It's been made so well."
"Thank you, Empress Dowager, for your praise. If Empress Dowager likes it, I'll cook it for you every day in the future."
The empress dowager laughed softly as she glanced at the emperor. "So it's like that. Very good."
In the end, Lee Wanning and Ann Tan came out of the Palace together. Ann Tan's expression was a little ugly, but Lee Wanning had a comfortable look on her face. She looked at the surroundings and seemed to be in a good mood.
Previously, although she also entered the palace, she only went to Consort Dowager Hua's palace and never dared to look around like she did today. Now that she was the queen of this palace, she naturally didn't have any fears.
Ann Tan knew the reason she was so carefree was because she seemed to be on the same side as the empress dowager. He found Lee Wanning's dying struggle a bit laughable, but he didn't say it out loud and turned to leave.
"Respectfully sending off your majesty." Lee Wanning's voice came from behind, Ann Tan didn't even answer.
When Lee Wanning returned to her own bedroom after hearing Xiu Er's words, she realised for the first time that Ann Tan's concubine was none other than herself.
When she heard this news, the first thing that came to Lee Wanning's mind was that Ann Tan had told her that he would only marry one person in his entire life.
However, Lee Wanning was still smiling. How could a person who lived in the royal family and even wanted to become the emperor only marry one person?
But now, Lee Wanning suddenly felt a little afraid.
What if it's true?
Then what did he count as in this palace?
Just as Lee Wanning was thinking this, she heard the eunuch's voice from outside, "The imperial edict has arrived!"
It was Ann Tan who gave him many gifts, it was Su Ann who issued the decree. Ever since she knew his identity, Lee Wanning's eyes had been staring at him the whole time, but Su Ann's face was very calm. Lee Wanning didn't know how Princess Changle had looked at him in the palace and helped him to his current position.
However, he had already reached his current position. Would he still be willing to take the risk to help Princess Changle?
Just as Lee Wanning was thinking this, Su Ann's voice rang out. "Empress, this is a high-quality jade that the emperor has bestowed upon the Empress. I hope that you can take it with you."
The unpolished jade was a piece of jade that had not been carved or cut. At first glance, it looked like a piece of stone, but when held in the palm of one's hand, one could clearly feel its coldness.
Just as Lee Wanning reached out her hand to take it, Su Ann quickly gave her something …
Lee Wanning's body shuddered. When she raised her head, she saw Su Ann smiling at her.
Lee Wanning's eyes narrowed slightly.
Xiu Er brought the palace maid to count the number of things the emperor had given her, while Lee Wanning took the unpolished jade and entered the room by herself.
She opened the note in her hand.
On it were a few strong and vigorous words: To please the Emperor.
To please Ann Tan?
How to please?
Lee Wanning frowned. After thinking about it for a moment, she felt that something wasn't right. What was she supposed to do to help Princess Changle? Her dream was to unify the world. Lee Wanning didn't have such thoughts in her heart.
But...
Princess Changle had also told him before that if she wanted to be with Zhou Qu again, the only way was to listen to her. If she didn't want to be like Zhou Qu, then she could only listen to her.
Lee Wanning's brows creased when she thought of this. At that moment, Xiu Er's voice sounded out, "Princess, you can have your meal now."
Lee Wanning only opened the door after burning the note. Xiu Er was looking at her with a smile. Lee Wanning glanced at the plate in her hands and said, "Come in."
The dishes cooked in the palace were indeed much better than before. However, Lee Wanning basically had no appetite for more than half a year. After eating a little, she put down her chopsticks.
Before Xiu Er turned to leave, Lee Wanning said, "Xiu Er, I have something to ask you."
Xiu Er immediately returned. "What's the matter, Princess?"
Lee Wanning said, "You also know that I'm the only one in the imperial harem. If I want the emperor to have a few more concubines, do I need to consult with anyone?"
Hearing Lee Wanning's words, Xiu Er's face was filled with shock. "Princess, can't you protect the favor by yourself?" "Why should I..."
Lee Wanning rolled her eyes and said, "Being alone is sometimes not a good thing, but a disaster! I just want to do it. Do you have any ideas? "
Xiu Er looked at Lee Wanning and said, "Princess is the empress now. If you want to give the emperor a concubine, you don't need anyone's permission, but you have to at least make the emperor like you, right?" "However, the princess and the emperor haven't been married for long. If you rashly say that you're going to give the emperor a concubine, the emperor might be unhappy."
Xiu Er had, after all, been in the palace for many years, so her words were not unreasonable. Lee Wanning thought for a moment, then said, "Alright, I understand."
Xiu Er nodded before turning around and leaving.
Lee Wanning sat alone in her chair and thought.
Previously, she had always thought that Ann Tan would say something like that, but it was to take advantage of the moment, because in the history of China, there was only one empress in the imperial harem. According to Yen, the emperor also had many maids serving him, and she had said that Ann Tan should not touch her.
Lee Wanning thought to herself as she felt it was a little funny. She looked outside again, and although the palace maids did not wear much clothing or have outstanding facial features, Lee Wanning knew that it was impossible for them to be any worse than her own.
In such an environment, Ann Tan had his eyes set on him …
Lee Wanning felt her head begin to hurt as she fell asleep on the bed.
At this moment, Zhou Qu was inside the General Mansion.
When Wang Yanran wanted to come in with the medicine, Zhou Qu said, "Just give the medicine to Soong Yun."
Wang Yanran was a little dazed. She only reacted when Soong Yun came over to take the medicine from her.
She looked at Zhou Qu inside. His face was still pale, but his sharp eyes … It seemed to be different from before.
Wang Yanran knew that Lee Wanning's matter had just passed by, so Zhou Qu was definitely unhappy in his heart. He didn't dare to say anything further and turned around to leave.
Not long after she turned around, Wang Yanran ran into Xiao Wan who was walking over. Upon seeing Wang Yanran's appearance, Xiao Wan knew that she must have hit her own face. She snorted lightly and said, "What, the General doesn't want to see you, right?"
Wang Yanran looked at her without any emotion in her eyes. "You make it sound as though he's willing to see you."
Before she could reply, Wang Yanran had already said, "Seeing that the quiz that only happens once every three years is about to begin again, Zhou Heng is determined to win this time. With his brother in the imperial court, he will definitely have a pleasant journey, so you should cherish him sincerely. Otherwise, you might not even have a chance to cry!"
Wang Yanran walked directly past her. Xiao Wan was so angry that her entire body was trembling. When she turned around, she saw Zhou Qu already standing there unknowingly. Who knew how much of what the two of them had said just now.
Xiao Wan immediately knelt down.
Zhou Qu walked past her without any expression. When he passed by Xiao Wan, she shivered.