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Chapter 291: The Unruly and Willful Concubine (10)

Since the new emperor ascended the throne, the first birthday celebration was not celebrated in a grand manner because of the mourning period. Naturally, the second one could not be handled casually.

Even the Empress Dowager, who was praying for the new emperor in the temple, made a special trip back.

As soon as Zhan Linxiao ascended the throne, he found an excuse to send his mother to the temple.

This empress dowager really has no brains. When the previous dynasty and the harem were unstable, Zhan Linxiao did not have the extra energy to take care of her.

Gu Zhen and other concubines followed Zhan Linxiao and respectfully welcomed the empress dowager back to the palace.

As soon as the Queen Mother saw her own son, tears welled up in her eyes.

Zhan Linxiao also missed her a lot. After all, they had depended on each other for so many years. Even though the Queen Mother had failed to get anything in the past except crying and complaining, she was still his biological mother.

"Your son respectfully welcomes mother back to the palace." Zhan Linxiao saluted.

Gu Zhen and others followed behind and greeted with a smile.

The Queen Mother didn't even look at the kneeling "daughters-in-law" and grabbed her son's hand: "Xiao'er!"

Tears flowed like they were free.

Zhan Linxiao smiled and helped the Queen Mother walk into the palace: "What's wrong with you, mother? Are you unhappy to be back with your son?"

Gu Zhen and the others were still kneeling in the back, but Shen Fangshu had already passed them and supported the Queen Mother on the other side: "Queen Mother, today is the Emperor's birthday, you can't cry, you have to smile!"

The Queen Mother liked Shen Fangshu, and she immediately stopped crying and spoke to her affectionately. The three of them walked side by side, as if no one could get in the way.

Gu Zhen stood up quickly. The other concubines already knew the empress dowager's background, so they didn't mind her lack of etiquette and followed behind the imperial concubine.

The Queen Mother was delayed on the way, and it was already late when she entered the palace. Shen Fangshu accompanied her to pack, while Zhan Linxiao and the concubines sat down first.

As the favorite concubine, Gu Zhen naturally sat in the main seat. Zhan Linxiao seemed to have just remembered his beloved concubine at this moment and gently squeezed her hand.

"My beloved concubine, why are you silent today? Are you blaming me for ignoring you?"

Gu Zhen smiled softly, "Your Majesty is always teasing me. Today, the Empress Dowager is back, and you are happy. Even if you don't talk to me, I won't blame you!"

Zhan Linxiao laughed. This woman was blaming him implicitly, but she looked pretty and had a sweet smile, so he enjoyed it very much.

The concubines, ministers and their families sitting in the audience exchanged glances.

The imperial concubine’s favor is enduring!

Only Wang Siyu and his daughter were sitting in the front, with a smile not visible in their eyes.

Gu Zhen acted for a while, looked at Wang Siyu, and then looked away tacitly.

"Your Majesty, I drank a few more cups of tea and will excuse myself for a moment." Gu Zhen had indeed been drinking and was not lying.

Zhan Linxiao understood and scratched her nose lovingly: "Little greedy cat, go ahead."

Gu Zhen shyly bowed and left, and soon disappeared from the banquet.

Wang Siyu waited patiently for a moment before quietly following. Zhan Linxiao had been talking to the ministers and didn't notice her.

The aunt and sister-in-law found a secluded palace, and Bi Ru stayed outside to keep watch.

"My lady, I brought the medicine. This dream medicine is extremely addictive. Have you thought about it?"

Gu Zhen took the two small porcelain bottles from her hand and asked instead, "How do I use this medicine? Will the imperial physician find out?"

Wang Siyu had been busy with this matter for a while, and upon hearing this, he said, "One dissolves in water, is colorless and odorless, and the other burns like an incense stick, which is no different from ordinary incense. Separately they are harmless, but together, they are the most powerful love potion in the world."

"Don't worry, Madam. The imperial physician cannot find out what is wrong with it. The forbidden medicine of the previous dynasty has long been lost."

If it weren’t for the Wang family’s background, it would be difficult to find the recipe.

Gu Zhen nodded: "I heard that this medicine makes people unable to distinguish between reality and dreams, is that right?"

Wang Siyu nodded: "Your Majesty's method is a bit risky, but it is a good idea. If the emperor does something good with you in his dream, maybe he will have no obstacles in his heart, and then he and your Majesty may become a real couple."

Gu Zhen did not refute her words and put the medicine away: "Let's go, we shouldn't be away for too long."

The two returned to the banquet one after another. Zhan Linxiao was careful enough to notice Wang Siyu. He glanced at the imperial concubine who had just sat down.

"Why have you been gone so long?"

Gu Zhen knew that she couldn't hide it, so she just acted coquettishly and said, "I haven't seen my sister-in-law for a long time. I talked to her for a while."

Zhan Linxiao nodded expressionlessly, and then he heard Gu Zhen's hesitant voice.

"Your Majesty, will you come to my palace tonight? I want to give you the gift I have for you personally."

Zhan Linxiao raised the corners of his lips, believing that the lady of the Gu family must be giving advice to the imperial concubine again. He did not refuse, but just looked at Gu Zhen deeply.

Gu Zhen couldn't make up her mind. After all, today was the Emperor's birthday. Others might not know, but she knew it very well.

The fate of the male and female protagonists lies here, they were born on the same day!

It is not impossible for him to live with Shen Fangshu.

Gu Zhen had no choice but to patiently serve tea and water, being attentive and considerate.

The empress dowager, who was supported by Shen Fangshu, saw Gu Zhen at first sight.

She frowned. After the death of the previous emperor and her son's accession to the throne, the empress dowager had become fatter from being taken care of. She was not an ugly person to begin with, but now she looked plump and pleasant, with anger in her beautiful eyes.

Is it she who seduced her son?

The Queen Mother patted Shen Fangshu's hand. Shen Fangshu was stunned, not sure what the Queen Mother wanted to do.

"My royal concubine, you are so ignorant of etiquette in public that you don't even greet me?" The empress dowager snorted heavily and walked slowly to her side.

Gu Zhen raised his eyebrows, thinking that this was another idiot.

"I was so devoted to serving the Emperor that I didn't notice you, the Empress Dowager, coming. Please forgive me."

Gu Zhen stood up and was very polite, and no one could find fault with him.

The Queen Mother disliked the most the daughters of rich families. She did not notice her son's gloomy face, and was only concerned with attacking the Imperial Concubine: "I heard that the Imperial Concubine is very good at serving people. Come and serve me. The Emperor does not need you, Fang Shu, you go and serve the Emperor."

Zhan Linxiao closed his eyes helplessly. How could he embarrass the imperial concubine in public like this? Her brother was still fighting the enemy in the north.

Mrs. Gu's face in the audience could no longer be described as dark.

"Mother, the imperial concubine is not feeling well, so let Fang Shu stay by your side and serve you." Zhan Linxiao gave the empress dowager a wink.

The mother-in-law should not make things difficult for her daughter-in-law, but she should not leave room for gossip in front of others.

But the Queen Mother couldn't understand. She had just listened to Shen Fangshu's complaints in the bedroom and felt very distressed. She had already made up her mind to vent Shen Fangshu's anger.

"You are not feeling well but you are still clinging to the emperor like a foxy woman. You are so shameless!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the banquet immediately fell silent.

Wang Siyu wanted to stand up and speak for his sister-in-law, but Gu Zhen gently raised her hand and stroked her hair. Wang Siyu then lowered his eyes and sat still.

Gu Zhen's brewing tears slid down her cheeks, and she looked at Zhan Linxiao pitifully.

"It's my fault. I was so busy celebrating the emperor's birthday that I forgot that I was feeling unwell. Since I've caused the Empress Dowager trouble, I'll withdraw now. Your Majesty, I wish you a long life."

After saying that, he ran out crying.

The imperial concubine, dressed in complicated palace dress, was like a wounded little animal, and her whimpering could be heard by everyone.

Zhan Linxiao sighed. He had no reason not to stay in the Imperial Concubine's Palace tonight.