Chapter 248 The Concubine Just Wants to Be the Queen Mother 37

It was a quiet night, and Tao Ran, who had been busy for a long time, planned to have a good time.

The green mountains and green waters shrouded in mist were too beautiful, and the mountains and flowers everywhere filled the air with sweetness. She had not experienced such a picturesque environment in the real world for many years and was intoxicated by it. When she walked out of the small courtyard, she made people sit by the river at the foot of the mountain. I set up a table on the grass, placed some wine, and hung a string of lanterns. I thought it would be beautiful to drink against the dim moonlight.

To be honest, the place she chose was really good.

The mountain is supported by the mountain and the stream flows around it. If it were not possible to climb over the mountain and enter from the back, ordinary people would not be able to walk to this area, let alone the concubines who would accidentally step on it.

She was in a happy mood. After having two drinks, she thought about the film that Director An had caused a sensation in Hollywood that day. Yu Jiaolong became famous in one battle, and the fight scene in Zhuhai was so beautiful that she couldn't help but want to try it.

Qinggong was something that was not available in her time.

I wonder if at her current level, can she achieve the beauty in the movie?

She stood up and put on a light simple outfit.

Recently, she has been practicing martial arts diligently.

However, she was afraid that the emperor would know that her injury had healed long ago, so she practiced secretly in her palace. She didn't dare to make a big noise, and she didn't dare to practice too selflessly, so she never fully enjoyed herself. Every day I can only focus on practicing my moves and internal skills.

This time, the opportunity has come.

After sending everyone away, she planned to have a good practice.

She gathered her strength and rushed up a bamboo tree. Yu Tong already knew this skill, but Tao Ran had never used it before. Tao Ran fell in love with it the first time he used it. It’s fresh, exciting, and so much fun.

She decided.

After returning to the real world, you must practice martial arts.

For this reason, when she met Yu Tong's father and brother recently, she asked them to get more books on the exercises for her to read. She has memorized several books and plans to go back and think about it slowly...

She walked through the trees in the forest, just like those "elves" described in books, jumping up and down, and it was a lot of fun.

All the squirrels and hares were frightened by her and scurried after her.

She found a snow-white rabbit, and thinking that Ruyi wanted to catch a rabbit to raise during this hunt, she chased it.

However, the field of view was not good that night, and the hare was scurrying very fast. She chased it for hundreds of breaths, and she was exhausted and sweating, but she could not catch the hare. She just watched the hare scurry into the forest and could not be seen again...

She was slightly disappointed and could only turn around and leave with a gasp.

Forget it, she can always catch the rabbit after dawn tomorrow.

But as soon as she raised her head, there was a figure, which startled her.

There was a man in black in front of him, holding a white rabbit in his hand, standing dozens of feet away from her.

He held up the rabbit's ears and stretched out his hand: "This is the rabbit that the queen is chasing. I want to lend flowers to the Buddha and give them to the queen. Can it be convenient for us to chat for a few words?"

"Okay!" Tao Ran walked over, "Please come this way."

The person who came was none other than Prince Ning.

Tao Ran didn't know how or when he came, whether he passed by by chance or was staring at her on purpose. She only knew that his martial arts was much better than hers. Because she didn't even realize there was anyone else nearby.

Yu Tong's martial arts skills are pretty good, even better than most of the guards walking in the palace. But this one is obviously much stronger than Yu Tong.

The rabbit was obviously running to the other side, but when he appeared, he had already disappeared behind her. It can be seen that if she claims to be an elf, then his Qinggong is like a ghost, without a trace...

King Ning finally knew how to avoid suspicion, and always kept a distance of ten feet away from her. He followed her from a distance and told her, "Your Majesty, you can rest assured. I have made inquiries and there is no one else nearby."

"Um."

Tao Ran could not refuse this prince.

It's not that he's good-looking, it's mainly because maybe this guy can stand upright? He is smart, capable, thoughtful and shrewd, all of which are much better than the current emperor.

"Your Majesty, you are so excited!" When he came to the open space where Tao Ran had set up a table, and after scanning the surroundings, Prince Ning raised his eyebrows and curled his lips.

Tao Ran saw a trace of his teasing and couldn't help but ask first, "Is the prince following me?"

"Of course not!"

"Is that a coincidence?"

"The mountains and rivers in the north are completely different from those in the south. The moonlight is hazy tonight. I got excited and planned to walk around and see the mountains and rivers in the capital. I walked along the river and happened to meet the empress. What a coincidence!"

"I don't believe it."

The entire paddock was covered with high mountains, with dozens of them on top. She didn't believe that someone would accidentally bump into them.

Prince Ning smiled and did not respond, but he sat down in front of the table instead of being a guest.

There was an empty cup on the table, so he filled it himself.

Tao Ran: "..."

She smiled: "You are really rude."

"I came here as a favor. And I think that since you and I have been around each other, there is no need to be too unfamiliar."

"The favor your Highness is referring to is this rabbit?" Tao Ran's fingers were tied to the rabbit by the table as he wrapped a cane around its legs.

"Of course not."

"That is……"

Prince Ning raised his head and smiled without saying a word.

Tao Ran: "His Royal Highness Prince Ning is not happy today."

"Because I have many questions, I would like to ask the Imperial Concubine to give me some clarification."

Tao Ran sat down opposite him. This Prince Ning might be smarter than she thought.

"I would like to thank you in advance for your advice."

Tao Ran knew what he was thanking for.

More than a month ago, when the emperor was almost ignored, Prince Ning planned to return to the Southland, and Prince Heng and others also agreed.

Tao Ran found out about this.

How does this work?

Prince Ning might be the one she wants, someone who wants to pursue a great career! Naturally, I won’t be able to come back easily this time. It's rare to find decent candidates, so let's keep them under observation first. Supporting the little prince or something like that was really not within her scope of consideration.

So, on the day when Prince Ning entered the palace to say goodbye to the concubine, Tao Ran went out of his way to "encounter" him.

"I believe that His Highness can stay for a while longer."

"Oh?" During the concubine's birthday, Prince Ning and Yu Tong had two small collaborations, so he listened. But... "However, although there is no war in the Southland at this time, as the commander-in-chief, I cannot leave for too long."

"But as a minister, as a relative of the emperor, when the emperor is not so... capable, shouldn't you shoulder more burdens to share the country's worries?" She specifically emphasized that "the emperor is not good" and "shares the country's worries". It is for the country, not for the emperor to share the worries!

If he has some brains and some thoughts, he will definitely understand.

At that time, the emperor's reputation had hit rock bottom, and even the common people were cursing his downfall. It was hard not to be tempted by Prince Ning's ambitions.

"What kind of ability does this king have?"

"Maybe?

"Your Majesty, I do have confidence in this king." He tested.

"I just stand high and think about the people and talents."

Tao Ran lowered his voice again.

"I heard that bandits have risen three hundred miles away, saying that they want to oust the emperor. Instead of rushing back to the south to fulfill his duties, the prince might as well go to suppress the bandits. It is still a war, but it can enrich yourself to a greater extent and win the favor of the court and the royal family. , and the respect of everyone in the capital..." Once again, she skipped "the emperor's respect."

The next day, King Ning submitted a memorial requesting him to lead troops to suppress the bandits.

He was just giving it a try. Logically, this kind of thing would not be his turn.

But he didn't expect that this would actually happen.

It wasn't just the General's Office's support, but the fact that he encountered no resistance at all... It was so smooth that he wouldn't believe it if no one was secretly helping.

In this way, he spent a month and easily defeated the bandits and returned to Beijing. On the day he entered the city, he was not only supported and cheered by the people, but also commended by the court and the royal family. Whether it's reputation or actual benefits, it's a huge step forward...