Deep Palace Pet Peach Blossom Flawless

Chapter 405 You Can’t Control It

Lan Qingwu quickly asked the Sixth Prince to stand up, "Why are you so polite when you come to Queen Mother's place?"

Ru Ping Ru Han had already personally brought a chair and served tea to the Sixth Prince, and the mother and son began to chat in detail.

The Sixth Prince looked at Lan Qingwu's pale face and said distressedly: "My son is useless. He was not by my side when my mother was seriously ill."

Lan Qingwu shook his head: "What does it matter if you're here? Those mysterious calculations have always been dark and hard to guard against!"

Ruhan explained, "Sixth Prince, there's no trace of the cold poison. Imperial Physician Nie said it must have a time limit, and when the time comes, it will evaporate like water. His Majesty has also ordered repeated investigations, but nothing has been found."

Lan Qingwu quickly changed the subject and asked about the Sixth Prince's life outside the palace. The Sixth Prince whispered, "Mother, I think the people are very good. It turns out that brown rice porridge has its own fragrance. My second brother and I have tasted the bitterness of Jiangnan lotus seeds, eaten cakes from ordinary shops, ate mutton from stalls in the East Market, brewed ordinary tea, and eaten flat noodles in the smoky morning market. I have been in the palace for many years, but this is the first time I have a clear understanding of what the people who support me are like!"

Lan Qingwu's eyes lit up just by hearing the Sixth Prince's description. As he spoke of the man in black who had lost hope in the rain, Lan Qingwu couldn't help but worry about his background. "Although he's been through a lot, I'm still worried. What if he..."

The Sixth Prince nodded and consoled him, "My secret guards have already ascertained his identity, and there's nothing wrong with it. But, mother, our most deadly enemy is within the palace! You know, I hurried back from outside the palace, only to be assassinated by a top-notch assassin. If it weren't for the effective protection... Mother, don't be afraid. I shouldn't have said these words when you were so weak, but something has happened to you in the palace again, and father seems to be still weighing the pros and cons of those in the palace. He hasn't let the person behind the scenes reveal himself yet, which means it's related to a certain prince in the palace. I understand your concerns, but I can't bear to see you and your brothers and sisters get hurt again! This time, I won't let you down! Just be prepared!"

It was the first time Lan Qingwu heard such a thing, and her face turned pale, and Ruping and Ruhan's expressions also changed drastically.

"This is directed at you!"

Lan Qingwu held the Sixth Prince's hand again and carefully examined his son's body.

Emperor Shenwu was determined to make his legitimate son his successor. There were many intelligent people in the previous dynasty and the harem, but Lan Qingwu still underestimated some people's ambition and desire for the supreme throne.

The Sixth Prince looked at Lan Qingwu's reddened eyes but had to continue, "Mother, I know you have a kind heart. You feel guilty about what happened to Concubine Yang. You didn't ask my father to investigate thoroughly this matter. But mother, you have repeatedly been lenient with the people in the harem. My father will be influenced by you. Your kindness is what my father values ​​most. Do you understand?"

"Mother, you really don't need to blame yourself too much about Concubine Yang. You hope that everyone around you is well, but the thing you can't control the most is people's fate! Also, your son asks you, do you think you can control the fact that the emperor favors you? Mother, the emperor is an emperor. Even if he promised you something when he was young and frivolous, how many years do you think he could have kept it up? Don't be silly, mother. The emperor is strong, proud, and self-centered. You have never been able to control him! All you have is just what the emperor wants to give you!"

"The situation we're in right now is like standing on a knife's edge. If we don't keep our balance right, we'll fall right onto the tip of the knife!"

Lan Qingwu had never expected that this disaster would cause her son to speak so heartfeltly, and even say some words that subverted her cognition.

Lan Qingwu had some concerns about Concubine Yang. Thinking of how Concubine Yang had repeatedly asked to see him before she passed away, Lan Qingwu felt a lump in his throat. "I still need you to comfort my mother. Chu Ming has really grown up."

The Sixth Prince said, "Mother, I don't want to see you so depressed. You are already weak, so don't dwell on these things."

Lan Qingwu nodded: "Okay, Queen Mother will adjust well. You should also pay attention to the Third Prince, he..."

"I understand that my Third Brother is easily influenced by others and is also resentful towards Father and Mother. However, even for Father's sake, I will not argue with him over trivial matters."

Lan Qingwu felt relieved when he saw that the Sixth Prince understood what was going on.

After a moment, the Sixth Prince withdrew: "Son, I will leave first. I will come to visit you tomorrow. Mother, please take your medicine and have a good rest!"

Lan Qingwu watched the Sixth Prince leave. Ruping looked at Lan Qingwu's worried face and asked, "Is your Majesty worried about the Sixth Prince?"

Lan Qingwu thought of his three children and said softly, "It doesn't matter what happens to me, but those people insisted on touching my children!"

When Emperor Shenwu saw Lan Qingwu, he saw her leaning on the bed with her face inward, her long black hair falling down like a pile of dark clouds. Emperor Shenwu walked closer and touched Lan Qingwu's cheek, but felt traces of tears.

The Shenwu Emperor was startled and immediately picked up Lan Qingwu: "Ruoruo, where do you feel uncomfortable?"

Lan Qingwu threw himself into the arms of the Shenwu Emperor: "Brother Heng, I just found out that Chu Ming was assassinated, and you didn't even tell me!"

Emperor Shenwu sighed, "I know I can't hide this from you for much longer, so I just want to wait until you're better before I tell you! Don't worry, Chu Ming is fine, I will take good care of you and the children."

Lan Qingwu shook his head. "Right now, Ruo Ruo is the enemy of all the concubines in the harem, and Chu Ming is also the enemy of all the princes. Brother Heng, Ruo Ruo is afraid. Ruo Ruo is willing to bear all their resentment and jealousy, but the children can't. Chu Ming almost died in her mother's womb, and Xiao Qi has suffered many disasters. She was poisoned in her mother's womb and was poisoned again a few years ago. Only Yue Yue is relatively safe. Your Majesty, why not depose Ruo Ruo from the position of Queen, and save them from blindly thinking about us and using some conspiracy and trickery to harm Ruo Ruo and the Sixth Prince!"

Lan Qingwu's crying made the Emperor Shenwu feel bitter and bitter. Ruoruo looked weak but had a tough character. She never complained or begged easily. The Sixth Prince's incident frightened her. "What nonsense! I will never abandon Ruoruo!"

Lan Qingwu's tears fell one by one into the arms of the Shenwu Emperor: "But I can't be trapped in the Qianzheng Palace by Your Majesty forever. As long as I leave this palace, they will still find ways to get rid of me. I am most worried about my three children. If that time really comes, Your Majesty, please protect them well!"

Emperor Shenwu originally had a hint of hesitation in his heart, but at this moment it was filled with Lan Qingwu's tears.