eurekapd Chapter 133 Peace of Mind
Chapter 133 Peace of Mind
"I know you have concerns, but how can you know the result if you don't try? With your intelligence, you will definitely find a way to convince the queen."
Zhao Xian'er remained silent, and had already begun to secretly weigh the feasibility of this plan in her heart.
If he wanted to get the Queen's help, it seemed that he could only use the relationship between her and Song Yanyi to make trouble...
While savoring the tea in her hand, Cui Rong quietly observed the subtle changes on Zhao Xianer's face. Seeing that she seemed to have made up her mind, the corners of her mouth could not help but rise slightly, and she had her own plan in mind.
If Zhao Xian'er really decides to use this matter as a bargaining chip to put pressure on the high and mighty Queen, then in this short but crucial period of time, Song Yanyi and the Queen will undoubtedly fall into their own predicaments, unable to take care of themselves and unable to interfere with her plans.
The journey home seemed longer than usual. Zhao Xian'er stepped into the familiar yet unfamiliar courtyard. Before she could stop, she saw Madam Zhao, with an anxious look on her face. She hurriedly came up to her and said urgently, "You went to the palace to accompany the Queen Mother today. Did everything go smoothly? Is the Queen Mother satisfied with you?"
"I've been on pins and needles the whole day, my heart was in turmoil, fearing that something might have happened to you in the palace." Mrs. Zhao's worry was evident in her words.
A trace of displeasure flashed across Zhao Xian'er's face, and her tone was filled with confidence and dissatisfaction: "The Queen Mother naturally likes me very much. Not only did she invite me to accompany her often, she also praised me highly. Does mother lack confidence in me so much?"
When Madam Zhao heard this, her tense nerves relaxed a little, and a relieved smile appeared on the corner of her mouth: "Of course I believe you, but the Queen Mother has been living in seclusion and practicing in recent years. We are so eager to please her. Things in the world are unpredictable and there are many variables."
"Fortunately, everything went well. Your father's reinstatement depends entirely on your ability." Mrs. Zhao's words contained both expectation and a hint of imperceptible worry.
Zhao Xianer pouted slightly, with a bit of helplessness in her tone: "Mother, there is no need to remind me repeatedly, I have my own thoughts."
"Oh? Do you have a plan?" Mrs. Zhao asked curiously.
Zhao Xianer's brows slightly frowned. Seeing this, Mrs. Zhao quickly stopped talking, fearing that her further questioning would anger the future hope of the Zhao family.
"Mother, there is no need to say more. You have been with me in the palace for a whole day and must be exhausted. I will ask the kitchen to prepare some of your favorite dishes. You can have a good rest after dinner."
After she finished speaking, Madam Zhao slowly left with her maid.
Looking at Madam Zhao's figure walking away, Zhao Xian'er softly told the maid beside her: "Help me change this dress."
"Yes, ma'am."
The maid responded and carefully helped Zhao Xian'er take off her heavy winter clothes. She lowered her voice and asked tentatively, "Miss, do you really want to follow Miss Cui's advice and ask the Queen for help?"
"We have to give it a try." Zhao Xian'er's voice was steady and firm. "There are too many variables on the Queen Mother's side. I can't put all my hopes on one place!"
"If the Queen is willing to lend a helping hand, my father's situation might turn around. Why shouldn't I do it?" There was a resolute light in her eyes.
The maid seemed a little hesitant: "But, if Your Highness tells the Queen about what happened between you, I'm afraid the Queen will be dissatisfied with you... This matter needs to be carefully considered..."
Zhao Xian'er frowned and said firmly, "I'm only beginning to be cautious now, so what? Can this help Daddy? Can it make those rich girls who once laughed at me lower their proud heads and admit their mistakes?"
"I just want to go back to the good old days, or even live a more wonderful life than before!"
Seeing this, the maid didn't dare to say anything more and could only nod silently to show her agreement.
The next day, Zhao Xian'er dressed up carefully and stepped into the palace again.
She first went to the Queen Mother's residence to pay her respects, and after chatting with her for a while, she politely took her leave.
The Queen Mother watched her leave, then gave a subtle look to Fang Fei, her personal maid beside her.
Fang Fei understood what he meant and quietly assigned a clever little eunuch to follow Zhao Xianer silently.
Zhao Xian'er was completely unaware of this. She strode towards the Queen's bedroom and waited patiently outside the door for the palace maid's notification.
Soon, the palace gate opened and the palace maid led her into the inner room.
The Queen was waiting for her with a cheerful face, and said with a smile: "Xian'er is here. I heard that you just came from the Queen Mother and came directly to pay your respects to me. You should learn more from Rong Rong and spend more time with the Queen Mother. It doesn't matter if you don't come to see me."
Zhao Xian'er responded in a gentle tone: "Normally, Xian'er should have come to see the Queen yesterday, but after talking with the Queen Mother, it was already late, and I didn't want to disturb the Queen's rest, so I postponed it until today. I came here to apologize to the Queen."
"I know Xian'er is the most polite." The Queen smiled like a flower, "However, compared to me, the Queen Mother's status is more respected. A few days ago, Rong Rong accompanied others to pay respects to the Queen Mother, and the Queen Mother's complexion was indeed much better."
"Having young and lively women like you around makes the Queen Mother happy, and it is really a great contribution." The Queen's words were full of praise.
Zhao Xian'er responded modestly: "Your Majesty, you are too kind. Fortunately, Your Majesty is magnanimous and did not blame Xian'er. I am relieved now."
The queen smiled gently and said, "I have watched you grow up since you were a child. How could I blame you for such a small matter?"
Zhao Xian'er's eyes flickered, and her eyes flushed: "Empress, Xian'er came to the palace today, in fact, I have something to ask..."
"After my father was released from prison, his health deteriorated and he was demoted. Our family suddenly became financially strapped. Seeing my father's increasingly gray hair, I felt deeply distressed. Therefore, I boldly begged the Queen to find a way to help my father..."
The Queen's smile gradually faded, and her expression became serious: "Xian'er, I feel the same way about your father. However, Lord Zhao was demoted because he ruined the Queen Mother's birthday banquet. In order to protect the Queen Mother's dignity, the Emperor had to punish him severely. Song Yanyi has done his best to save Lord Zhao. Now that Lord Zhao can be demoted instead of being imprisoned, you should feel satisfied."
Zhao Xian'er pursed her lips, her voice choking with sobs: "I understand what the Queen means, but seeing my father getting thinner and thinner, as a child, I really hope to do something for him..."
"Empress, please have mercy on my father and help him... Even if he cannot be fully reinstated, I believe that you will find a way to improve his situation..."
Before she could finish, the Queen interrupted her with a cold tone: "Xian'er, although I love you, do you still need me to remind you of what you should and should not say?"