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Chu Qingyao's face turned red as she smiled, "I can't hide anything from Grandmother. Yao`er just wants to ask my mother if …" Seeing that the madame's gaze had turned sharp, he dared not play any tricks on her, so he simply said, "I want to know where my mother's other things come from."

This time, she had taken back four manors, five shops and two woodlands from the Chu Clan. The shop was given to her by the Han Clan, where did she get the other things?

Due to her scruples about other things, she didn't dare to give it to the Han Family. She didn't expect that her grandmother wouldn't accept the five stores.

The madame's gaze turned deep and profound. "Little girl, those things have a proper origin. You don't have to worry about taking them."

"Grandmother, are you hiding something from me?" The pain in her eyes was easily seen through by Chu Qingyao. What secrets did his mother have?

The old mistress squeezed out a smile. "Those things were given to her by a friend of your mother's. Don't ask about anything else."

Chu Qingyao was even more confused, but she didn't dare to show it in front of the madame, so she obediently complied. The two of them started chatting about Chu Yuer, "Grandmother, I saw Chu Yuer last night."

The old mistress frowned. "You left the residence tonight?"

"No, no, it's me who went to see the shop yesterday. I came back a little late and saw her entering the Heaven Drunken Wine Inn with Yuwen Jingrui."

"Isn't Yuwen Jingrui..." The madame was shocked.

"It's Yuwen Jingrui from the Falcon Kingdom. I've already told this to the Duke."

The old lady sneered, this Chu Yuer is courting death! He had been too greedy to care about his own children. He had been in charge of the government and he had only cared about his own family. He had never bought anything for the Chu Clan. After Yao'er took away Xi Xue's dowry, if she acted obediently, with the trust the emperor had for the phase of Chu, she could definitely continue to be her princess consort.

If word were to spread out that she and Yuwen Jingrui had a secret meeting, she would probably never be able to get married in her entire life.

"The Madame Chu has taught the women no good and taken over the family no ill. Chu Yixiong has reaped what he sowed this time. Just with the dowry that your mother brought into the Chu Clan, and all these years of money, the Chu Clan can also set up a similar business. "

Chu Qingyao listened quietly, and seeing that the madame had stopped speaking, she helped her lie down, "Grandmother, you should go to sleep first. I'll come talk to you again when you get up."

"Alright, Yao`er, you sleep with Grandmother." The old mistress patted him on the side.

"Yao'er wishes to visit her mother's courtyard." As soon as she entered the Han house, a trace of melancholy rose in her heart. She wanted to see where her mother had once lived.

Perhaps her soul had become one with the body of the original owner.

The old lady nodded her head in gratification, "I'll let Qing Yi bring you there, you should be familiar with her."

After arriving outside, he followed Qing Yi halfway and was stopped by Han Qingfeng, "Yao`er, your esteemed mother is currently in the study waiting for Esteemed wangfei to arrive."

Chu Qingyao smiled as she raised her hand to hit him, "No wonder Grandmother said that you're unorthodox. It seems like cousin will get married soon so someone can help aunt manage you."

Han Qingfeng hastily waved his hand. "I haven't had enough fun, don't harm me."

The two of them walked into Han Guangdao's study while talking and laughing, Han Guangdao invited them to sit.

"Uncle, you called me?"

"Yao'er, in the imperial court today, the Empress Wang's seat had been taken and he is entering the cold palace."

Chu Qingyao immediately reacted. It must have been because of the other matter that had involved the and the Empress. I wonder if Empress Wang participated in that matter?

"What about the rest of the Wang Clan?"

"All of you have been sent to death row, awaiting execution."

It seemed like the Wang family was finished. It was just that why did her uncle mention this to her? The court's matters had nothing to do with her! Could it be that something happened to Xuanyuan Zhi? She became nervous. "Uncle, is roasting king …"

Han Guangdao was saying this intentionally because he wanted to test out the relationship between her and Xuanyuan Zhi. Seeing that she was so worried, he knew that the two of them got along quite well.

"Once the empress falls, your uncle's greatest worry is the Imperial Consort Bai. She was favored by the Emperor, and the most likely candidate to become Empress. "I'm afraid …" Han Guangdao did not know how to continue.

"Is there anything you can't say?" Chu Qingyao frowned.

"Yao'er, the one whom Imperial Consort Bai likes is roasting king." Han Qingfeng saw that his father was hesitating, so he spoke up for him. "Father's meaning is that I'm afraid she might cause trouble for you. I'll make you be more careful."

Xuanyuan Zhi, you are a disaster!

"Thank you for your reminder, Uncle. However, if she sincerely seeks trouble with me, I'm afraid she won't be able to hide." He would be the empress by then. Would she dare not go to the palace if he summoned her?

Han Guangdao sighed, "This is just my guess, remember to be more careful when you meet Imperial Consort Bai."

"Then will the crown prince be crippled?" Chu Qingyao thought of Xuanyuan Rui.

"The Imperial Consort Bai has no children. The crown prince is temporarily safe."

Coming out of the study room, Chu Qingyao asked Han Qingfeng about the Han Clan's Second Young Master's situation. She didn't expect that Han Qingfeng would sigh and shake his head, "Second Brother has already been gone for a whole year, but he hasn't even brought back a letter. Fortunately, you didn't ask, or else Daddy would have lost his temper. "

Chu Qingyao stuck out her tongue. She hadn't thought of it just now.

"Yao`er, I have a headache for you just thinking about your situation." Han Qingfeng smilingly walked forward. "He Lanxi, Chu Yuer, Xuanyuan Rui, now there's another Imperial Consort Bai. All of them dislike you!"

"Blame me!" Chu Qingyao pouted.

Han Qingfeng stopped laughing, his eyes filled with seriousness. "But, it's good to have a Imperial Consort Bai. It's also the right time to test him. My Han family's daughter can no longer compromise. "

"Cousin?"

Han Qingfeng suddenly became clear-headed. "It's nothing, I'm talking nonsense!"

Knowing that he didn't want to say more, Chu Qingyao didn't ask. That night, after she sent someone to deliver a letter to the Prince Zhi's Mansion, she stayed at the Han family and chatted with the madame for half the night before returning to her room to sleep.

On the morning of the second day, everyone bid their farewells and returned to the Prince Zhi's Mansion.

On the third day after Chu Qingyao returned to the clan, she heard that the Wang clan had been executed and that the Empress Wang had imprisoned the Leng Gong for life. It was said that in the past few days, someone in the imperial court had suggested that the imperial harem not be left without an emperor, asking the emperor to make a new queen.

That day, just as she was about to go to the shop, the Imperial Consort Bai sent someone to invite her in. With her uncle's reminder, she didn't want to go at all. "Esteemed wangfei, if the Imperial Consort Bai ascends to the last position, it would be bad if I don't go this time." Hong Tan had a face full of worry.

"Mistress, Imperial Consort Bai is a famous talented girl in the capital. Because of the Duke's rejection, she entered the palace as his concubine in a fit of rage." Qing Yi revealed the relationship between the Imperial Consort Bai and Xuanyuan Zhi.

Chu Qingyao was silent for a moment, "Change your clothes, and accompany me to the palace."

Since Imperial Consort Bai had the most hopes of becoming the next Empress, it would be good to meet her first. Otherwise, she wouldn't think that she wouldn't have the guts to meet Xuanyuan Zhi and embarrass him.

The sedan stopped at the Hundred Flowers Palace and Imperial Consort Bai did not make things difficult for her. Imperial Consort Bai was very beautiful, her beautiful and tender face carried a faint coldness, and her light purple palace attire made her seem even more proud and aloof. She sat high up in the master's seat, coldly looking at Chu Qingyao as she walked in.

"Your concubine greets the imperial concubine." Chu Qingyao bowed solemnly.

Imperial Consort Bai looked at her critically, the jealousy in her eyes became more and more obvious. A man whom she had fallen in love with, ended up marrying a piece of trash from the Chu Family. "Chu Qingyao, tell me, what part of you is worthy of being roasting king?"

Chu Qingyao raised her head and looked at the Imperial Consort Bai, saying softly, "If the Imperial Concubine called me here to ask about this, why don't you ask the Emperor? The person who gave me to the Prince was the Emperor."

Imperial Consort Bai stared blankly for a moment, then laughed mockingly, "How could I have forgotten that Your Majesty used you to humiliate him back then? Let me tell you, you aren't even qualified to be his concubine. "

Do you?

She did not believe that the Imperial Consort Bai had called her over at this time just to humiliate her.

"Chu Qingyao, I originally thought that since you stole my man, you wouldn't have the face to come see me." Imperial Consort Bai had a look of disappointment on his face, and his gaze did not move for a long time.

Chu Qingyao sneered, a woman that did not give up!

Most probably because they knew that they spoke wrongly, the Imperial Consort Bai swept her eyes across the room. The palace maids were so scared that they quickly kneeled down, and they lowered their heads, not daring to look at her.

After driving her away, she said, "Chu Qingyao, the reason I called you here today was to get roasting king's support. I want to be the Empress."

What does that have to do with me?

"Imperial Concubine, chenqie simply cannot control the roasting king's decision. Why don't you discuss this with the Prince in private?" No matter who it was, as long as the emperor didn't change, his life wouldn't be easy.

The Imperial Consort Bai had a mournful look on her face. She also didn't want to see Xuanyuan Zhi, but he didn't want to give her the chance!

This time, even if it was for his sake, she had to ascend to the last position. When she brought this beautiful river and mountain to him, he would definitely change his mind and understand her good intentions.

"Chu Qingyao, you dare to reject me?"

"Chenqie doesn't think much of it, I'm afraid it will be difficult to take on such a heavy responsibility." She also wanted to help Imperial Consort Bai and make her owe him a favor, but she didn't have the ability.

Ever since she had returned from the Fringe, she had not seen Xuanyuan Zhi more than a few times.

"Then kneel here and think about it. When are you going back?" Imperial Consort Bai's face was cold as he looked at Chu Qingyao.

If it wasn't for the special circumstances, she really wanted to kill Chu Qingyao herself. No one would be able to get what she couldn't. Chu Qingyao, you have truly tainted roasting king. When I get to the back of the line, I'll definitely get rid of your obstacle for him.

Time passed second by second, Chu Qingyao's paint was hurting so much that she almost lost consciousness. Suddenly, the sound of a battle came from outside. She was startled, it must be because Qing Yi saw that she did not go out and fought with the people here.

She raised her head. "Empress, your servants do not understand the rules. I ask that you be magnanimous."

The corners of Imperial Consort Bai's mouth curled into a smile, "If you don't know the rules, then you should be taught a lesson. Or do you think I don't have the qualifications to teach them, Prince Zhi's Concubine? "

Chu Qingyao anxiously shouted towards the outside, "Qing Yi, I'm fine, quickly stop."

Imperial Consort Bai sneered, "Hit him ruthlessly."

Hong Tan's miserable cry came from outside. Chu Qingyao jumped to her feet, and because she had knelt for too long, her legs went weak and she almost fell to the ground. Chu Qingyao, what are you trying to do? " Bai Gui was rather surprised and pointed at her while shouting.

Chu Qingyao did not even look at him. Relying on her tenacity, she used her two numb legs to walk outside and saw that Hong Tan's face was covered in blood.

Qing Yi was also not in a good situation. He was at a disadvantage in his fierce battle with the four bodyguards and would occasionally get hit. There were still two guards on the ground. It seemed like they were beaten until they couldn't get up.

"Stop, all of you stop." A trace of hostility flashed through her eyes as she took out a mini spray from the system with her hand. With a little force, a mist of air was ejected from the syringe and quickly evaporated into the air.

This kind of spray had one benefit, which was that while making people feel powerless, it did not even leave a trace of smell. Even if the Godly Doctor came, he could not find out the reason.

Very quickly, all the guards in the courtyard fell over. Everyone looked at her with shocked eyes. Chu Qingyao silently sent the bottle back to the system and also fell down.

He shouted, "Imperial Consort Bai, you are despicable, I will not let you go."

The Imperial Consort Bai in the room was waiting for the guards to bring Chu Qingyao back, but he suddenly felt his body go soft, and his hands and feet had lost all of their strength. Upon hearing her mention the roasting king, she immediately became angry, "Chu Qingyao, I'm going to kill you."

Two figures walked in from outside the Hundred Flowers Palace. When they heard the Imperial Consort Bai's roar, they both stopped. The black clothed man glanced at Chu Qingyao and said coldly, "Imperial Consort Bai, I want to hear your explanation."