They are all concubines, so of course they choose the future emperor.

Chapter 209: No Matter How Slim It Is, There Is Still Hope

Jiang Wanyue had a warm expression and reached out to pull Qixia up.

"Now that everyone in Tianfu Temple has been punished, I believe no one will embarrass you again. After I leave, Ling Lan will be handed over to you. You must get all the information about the Lu family from her."

As she spoke, she pulled Qixia back to her seat.

"I know you don't like it here, but now is not the time for you to return to the capital. The Emperor and the Noble Concubine are still here. After all, they are elders, and there are some things I cannot disobey. But I will ask people to send things here frequently, and I won't let you suffer any grievances."

"And that maid, her name is Lizhi, she knows some medical knowledge, she's calm and trustworthy, let her follow you from now on!"

Qixia nodded seriously and thanked him again.

Lizhi is the palace maid who came with Ling Lan.

Ling Lan didn't have any doubts along the way, thanks to this palace maid.

With such people to help, Qixia feels that everything she does can be done more easily.

After nodding, Qixia looked hesitant.

"My lady, I have another request."

Jiang Wanyue looked at her with a smile.

"Are you trying to talk about the burial of your father and brother?"

Qixia was shocked. She didn't expect that the queen could see through her thoughts.

Jiang Wanyue kept smiling and continued, "This is a little difficult for the time being. The emperor will not agree to let them enter the imperial mausoleum, but he has never thought of humiliating them. Although the tomb they chose is a little far from the capital, at least they were buried smoothly. If you want to go and pay your respects, you can go at any time, but don't make a big fuss and ask people to impeach them in front of the emperor. If you want to restore the status of your father and brother, you can only do so if you have made great contributions. There is no rush for this matter. You are still young and there are still decades to come!"

What Jiang Wanyue said was all true, without exaggeration, which gave Qixia unnecessary hope, but Qixia felt relieved after hearing it.

Although the hope is slim, it is still hope, right?

After that, Jiang Wanyue didn't say anything else. After drinking a cup of tea with Qixia, she asked someone to send her back.

"It's time to set off back to the palace."

Jiang Wanyue walked out of the Zen room and looked at the lush forest, feeling very happy.

After solving Ling Lan’s problem, the next thing to do when I return to the palace is to deal with the Lu family as soon as possible.

Jiang Wanyue had no intention of interfering in this matter.

The Lu family is related to Lu Qingshuang and the eldest prince, so she, as the second wife, has to avoid suspicion to avoid being bitten back by the Lu family.

Of course, this doesn't mean she did nothing.

Isn't the reason why the Lu family planned all this because they relied on Li Chengye, a child who has half Lu family blood?

I wonder what their expressions would be when they found out that the eldest prince, whom they had placed high hopes on, suddenly turned against them?

It’s interesting to think about it.

Jiang Wanyue raised the corners of her mouth slightly, and walked out of Tianfu Temple with a group of palace maids and eunuchs, and started the journey back to the palace.

She had already asked someone to pass on the information she had obtained from Ling Lan to Li Ce.

Li Ce sat in the sedan chair with his eyes closed, looking unhappy.

He has run out of patience with the Lu family.

He even felt a little unhappy with his eldest son.

Although he knew in his heart that Li Chengye had nothing to do with this, he was observing mourning in his own palace, always following the rules and regulations, and had almost no contact with the outside world. Several times, the Lu family sent people to deliver gifts and people, but he refused them all.

Although he knew it, no one would be able to help but be angry when he thought that the Lu family had planned so many things just to let their son replace him.

Jiang Wanyue had been paying attention to him and roughly guessed what he was thinking at the moment.

She spoke carefully.

"Your Majesty, Ye'er's last name is Li after all. Don't blame him for what the Lu family did."

Li Ce said nothing.

Jiang Wanyue sighed, stretched out her hands and wrapped them around Li Ce's clenched fists.

"Your Majesty, if you are angry, just vent it on me. After all, Ye'er is your eldest son and has always been filial. Your Majesty, please think of it as doing it for my sake and don't blame Ye'er."

She shook Li Ce's hand.

Li Ce closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and held her hand with his backhand.

"Don't worry about this matter, Ye'er...if he is sensible, he will know what to do."

Jiang Wanyue blinked and couldn't help but look at Li Ce twice.

Does this mean Li Chengye has to make his own choice?

This idea coincides with hers.

Her eyes moved and she gave a faint smile.

"Ye'er knows the importance of things, and will naturally not disappoint Your Majesty for the sake of outsiders." She said with a smile, "It is also a good thing to solve the Lu family early. When Your Majesty passes the throne to Ye'er in the future, it will also save you the trouble of relatives outside the emperor."

Jiang Wanyue's words were so blunt that Li Ce turned his head to look at her.

Jiang Wanyue didn't avoid it and just let him look at her.

Li Ce frowned slightly.

"Do you really think Ye'er can handle this important task?"

"Ye'er is both the heir and the eldest son. He has been taught by great scholars for many years and is personally disciplined by Your Majesty. I believe he will not disappoint you in the future."

Jiang Wanyue's answer was flawless.

Li Ce pursed his lips.

"Speaking of legitimate sons, Xu'er is also one of them."

Jiang Wanyue was surprised: "Xu'er is only a few months old! We don't know what kind of personality he will have when he grows up. If the emperor abandons Ye'er and chooses Xu'er, I will feel wronged for Ye'er."

Li Ce raised his hand to support his forehead and smiled helplessly.

"You! After hearing what you said, someone who doesn't know would think Ye'er is your biological son."

Jiang Wanyue raised her chin slightly.

"As the queen, I must treat all of the emperor's children equally. If I fail to do so, wouldn't I be betraying your trust?"

Li Ce shook his head and sighed, put his arm around her shoulders and rested his chin on her forehead.

"Having Wan'er by my side is the best reward God has given me."

Jiang Wanyue didn't say anything else and just leaned in his arms.

She said this half sincerely.

Xu'er is too young. There is no need to push him out to fight now. It will only make him the target of public criticism, and he will have to endure countless schemes and plots in the future.

Moreover, although Li Ce seemed dissatisfied with Li Chengye, he had not given up on him in his heart.

If Jiang Wanyue showed a little favoritism towards Xu'er at this time, Li Ce would not feel it at the time, but he would probably think too much about it when he thought about it later.

Jiang Wanyue sighed inwardly.

Men are much more patient with their sons than with their women.

Be it Luo Qingqing or Guan Rou, Li Ce showed no mercy after discovering their plot.

Even Lu Qingshuang was only given more opportunities because of the two children.

Jiang Wanyue never overestimates her position in Li Ce's heart.