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  Mu Rong Emperor once used Gu worms to control his subordinates' loyalty and dedication. At that time, assassinations of the Eastern Palace were not uncommon, and among the captured assassins by Tuoba Hong, there were people with Gu in their bodies.

  Thus, this matter evolved from a harem dispute into a case of treason.

  Tuoba Hong meant to suppress the news first and search the palace thoroughly.

  He was also fortunate that it didn't end in disaster. If he had clashed with the Xiao family, the imperial court would have been turned upside down. Even if he relied on the power of the Chu family and others to ultimately eliminate the Xiao family, he would definitely be greatly weakened, which would not be an opportunity for those truly evil people!

  Tuoba Hong's mind is now completely messed up. The remnants of the Mu Wu Wang regime still linger, and he can't calm down at all. Places like the Chang Le Palace and the Chang Xin Palace are being infiltrated by people, and his imperial guards are a joke. Tuoba Hong was furious, and just as he was reading the memorial from the Ministry of Justice, Ren Shi was making a ruckus outside, not knowing what she was doing. He vented all his pent-up anger on poor, innocent Ren Shi.

  He has had a hard time as emperor.

  Tuoba Hong personally apologized to Xiao Yueyi, not only because of shame, but also to appease the Xiao family. At this time, they could no longer continue their internal struggle.

  The Left Chancellor only entered the palace to pay his respects and visit the Empress, but staying too long was not in line with etiquette, so he sat for about two hours before taking his leave. Emperor Taizong of Northern Wei had lunch transmitted in the Changxin Palace, accompanying the Empress as they ate together.

  The Empress Xiao was miserable these days, but she wasn't treated harshly in terms of food and clothing. It's just that her appetite got worse and worse. She ate a few mouthfuls of red bean rice and then put down her chopsticks.

  Tuoba Hongzheng hurriedly instructed: "These past few days, the fish porridge served by the Imperial Food Bureau has been quite good, nourishing and appetizing, with a refreshing flavor. Yao Fusheng, go and bring a bowl for the Empress."

  Xiao Huanghou has been neglected for many years, where did she receive such care from her husband? She was surprised for a moment. How could this day seem to have returned to ten years ago, when her husband still painted eyebrows for her.

  She touched the corner of her eye, which was still red and swollen from crying just now. She couldn't help but feel a little amused by her own tears. She naturally understood that Tuoba Hong liked girls who were beautiful, charming, and gentle, so she usually put on a dignified air, but when she occasionally cried, he would suddenly become tender and loving towards her.

  Xiao Huanghou secretly curled her lip, the coquettish and weak behavior was a trick of the concubines. As an empress, how could she make such a gesture in front of the many consorts and officials? Wouldn't that be ridiculed by others and criticized for lacking the dignity of a national mother? If it were possible, which woman wouldn't want to do so?

  Yao Fusheng quickly brought up the dishes. They were served in small sweet white ceramic bowls, with fish foam and lotus seeds floating inside, filling the room with the refreshing fragrance of lotus leaves. Empress Xiao took a spoonful to taste, and indeed it was fragrant and appetizing.

  "What kind of porridge is this, it's so fresh and delicious." Xiao Yueyi softly praised: "However, the water used to cook the porridge has a sticky taste."

  Tuoba Hong smiled slightly: "It's the new dishes that Shang Shi Ju made in the past few days, I think they're good too. It's just that they ground the mung beans into powder and mixed it in, eating it feels sticky, which is a bit of a flaw."

  "This must have been thought of by some cook." Empress Xiao's mood improved: "Although it has flaws, it is no longer an ordinary product. Your Majesty should reward him."

  Tuoba Hong nodded: "Don't mention these for now. Yu Yi, you should rest for the next few days and recover. Once your body is better, you will still have to manage the harem for me."

  He is now going to do a big thing that requires a lot of effort, which is to eliminate the remnants of Emperor Wu of Northern Wei and clear out the palace of people with ulterior motives. Although Jingfei has been in charge of the palace for several months without any incidents, it is clear that she is not as capable and efficient as Empress Xiaowen. The current Emperor Xianwen of Northern Wei needs not only to comfort Xiao Yueyi but also genuinely needs her help.

  Xiao Yueyi's heart slightly trembled upon hearing these words, and she immediately suppressed them. During her days of being confined, the low-ranking concubine Jing Fei had actually taken control of power; this matter was undoubtedly a humiliation for her.

  She is the empress of Great Qin... Even if she's no longer young, even if she's fallen out of favor, there isn't a single concubine who can surpass her. Managing the imperial harem is the empress' duty and responsibility, not to be interfered with by others.

  Tuoba Hong urged her to take charge quickly, and she was naturally delighted.

  She calmed the waves in her heart, and only a faint smile appeared on her face. She thought of Jing Fei, Hui Bin, Tian Bin and that group of fox spirits. The Emperor had restricted himself, but turned around to support Jing Fei and the others. This Jing Fei was indeed a lamp that didn't save oil, and would have to be dealt with carefully in the future...

  Tuoba Hong looked at her silence, still thinking she was being playful, and immediately said: "Yue Yi, don't blame me anymore, okay? This time I've already apologized to you, as for the past...". At this point, Tuoba Hong suppressed his feelings and blurted out: "In the past, you might have also done something wrong, but I won't hold it against you. Let's just pretend nothing ever happened, okay?"

  Xiao Yueyi was really stunned this time.

  Her mind was a bit dizzy. Past events... She assassinated King Zhao, framed Shen Fei, used Bai Xiuyi's unborn child to plot against Shangguan Lü, and used several maids to harm Hui Bin. The crimes she committed were not few.

  So many things, it's unknown how much the emperor has seen through.

  He's saying he doesn't mind now?

  Xiao Yueyi smiled slightly. She leaned her body against Tuoba Hong's knee and said coquettishly: "Your Majesty trusts me, relies heavily on me, this is my blessing."

  This time, Xiao Yueyi couldn't help but feel resentful. But she wasn't a teenage girl who would cling to life and death, remembering the emperor's ruthless departure, tormenting herself.

  Tuoba Hong took a deep breath, his empress was good at this point, being wise and not getting entangled in past matters. He patted the back of Xiaoshi and said slowly: "Yu Yi has always been understanding. I will order the officials from the six bureaus to come here and report to you in a few days, and let Qingfei bring the palace accounts for you to see."

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  The Emperor left the Changxin Palace in the evening of that day. He had wanted to stay overnight, but Empress Xiao said she was not feeling well and couldn't serve him in bed, so it wasn't right to keep the Emperor waiting, and thus advised him to go to Concubine Zhen's palace instead.

  Watching the emperor leave, Empress Xiao let out a sigh and lazily leaned back on her bed.

  The Empress Dowager looked at her staring at the palace gate and knew she was still thinking of her husband. She couldn't bear to go forward and say, "Why didn't you let the Emperor stay? You shouldn't be angry with the Emperor."

  Xiao Yueyi snorted: "Angry? Am I that stupid!" But then she sighed again: "I don't know what's wrong with my body, it hurts in the chest during the day and when I get sick, it feels like I'm going to die from the pain. At night, my lower abdomen is cold as if I had an ice pack on me, even in the summer, I have to cover myself with a quilt and still can't sleep because of the cold. I'm afraid that if I stay with the Emperor and share a bed with him, he'll discover something's wrong."

  If it's said that Empress Xiao values anything, it's nothing but the power of being an empress. If Emperor Taizong knew she was ill to this extent, he would think she had no ability to manage affairs. Furthermore, if Consort Jing and her cohorts found out, they would definitely take advantage of the situation.

  Zhen concubine was extremely worried: "The empress is ill, and it's even more impossible to force herself now. You should let those imperial physicians take a good look and see how to treat her..."

  "What can be done, it's an old illness of many years." Empress Xiao didn't take it to heart: "I think it's because I was quarreling with the Emperor this time and got angry. After taking care of myself for a couple of days, I'll probably be fine."

  "Dr. Liang, the imperial physician, said yesterday that Her Majesty's illness requires careful attention and cannot be taken lightly." Qi Mama's voice was trembling slightly. Yesterday, Dr. Liang led a group of doctors to Changxin Palace to diagnose and treat the Empress, saying that she had an old chronic illness and needed good care. They have been saying this for ten years but have not been able to cure the Empress, only being able to provide nursing care.

  The queen didn't mind either, she had already given up hope of having children, and even if she took good care of herself, what could be done.

  But Imperial Physician Liang still privately spoke an extra sentence. He reminded Empress Xiao that this time the illness came fiercely and was somewhat different from before. His abilities were limited, unable to clear out the poison that the empress had ingested in those years, but he detected that the empress's body was not quite right now. He very seriously exhorted the empress to rest more and not be careless again.

  Xiao Huanghou glanced at Qi Mama and smiled faintly: "Don't think too much. All these years, my body has been good or bad, we're all used to it."

  She really didn't expect things to turn out well.

  The old lady looked at her and felt a pang in her heart, disregarding her status, she stepped forward and hugged the empress's shoulder, tears streaming down: "Your Majesty, why must you suffer so? You should prioritize your health, let go of some power... if something happens to your body, nothing else will matter. Moreover, from what I've seen, the Emperor is now treating you even better than before, and he doesn't hold grudges against your past mistakes. Your Majesty should seize this opportunity to gain the Emperor's favor, and honestly tell him about your illness... the Emperor will surely be even more loving and protective of you..."

  "Ah." Xiao Yueyi grasped Qi's hand, her tone dim: "You're thinking too highly of the Emperor. I'm afraid I won't dare to bet on him again."

  "Your Majesty, as a woman, it is only natural to rely on your husband. What's wrong with that?" Consort Qi continued to persuade: "Having insufficient power is not worth being proud of, the Emperor's favor is what matters most."

  Xiao Huanghou glanced at her lightly: "Do you really think that the emperor didn't mind what happened in the past because he liked me? No. Our emperor's heart is cold and hard, he stopped loving me many years ago, and will not fall in love with me again. What remains in his heart now are just a few unforgettable memories from our youth, as well as the real contributions I have made for him over the years."

  "The Emperor apologized to me today and said 'no hard feelings', but it's just the emperor's tactics. The Emperor is appeasing me, his guilt is real, but more importantly, he wants to comfort our Xiao family. Moreover, he hopes I will continue to help him manage the six palaces, and hopes that the Xiao family will continue to be loyal to him. This matter involves Mu Wu Wang's rebellion, and he still expects the Xiao family to eliminate the rebels for him, which is why he is being nice to me."

  The wife silently did not speak.

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