Chapter 249: Each One Depends on His Own Ability

Chu Qinghuang's birthday is on July 12th, which is close to the day when the gate of hell opens.

There were rumors in the palace that she was violent because she was born at the wrong time and got dirty. However, at that time, Concubine Duan was in the prime of her favor. When this rumor reached the ears of the emperor, the emperor was furious and ordered a thorough investigation. After a group of rumormongers were severely dealt with, no one dared to talk about their birth date again.

There are still more than twenty days before her birthday, and the queen, who is firmly seated in the palace, has already begun to make preparations, and specially invited Chu Qinghuang into the palace to ask her about her requirements and ideas for the birthday banquet.

"Xiao Qi, it's your birthday in a few days, and I want to hear your thoughts." The empress with luxurious makeup sat on the phoenix chair, smiling and speaking in a gentle tone, "In previous years, Concubine Duan was here. I don’t know how to deal with birthdays, so I don’t know your preferences. You have made many great achievements this year. In accordance with the emperor’s wishes, I plan to hold a birthday banquet for you in the palace. What do you think? "

Not long after the Queen Mother's birthday, the emperor himself said that the treasury was not sufficient and the harem had to reduce expenses. Even the Queen Mother's birthday was just a simple family banquet, without any big fuss.

She wanted to see what would be appropriate for Chu Qinghuang's birthday.

Chu Qinghuang raised an eyebrow: "Do it in the palace?"

"Yes." The queen smiled and nodded, as if she didn't think there was anything wrong. "That's what the emperor meant."

Chu Qinghuang closed her eyes and took a sip of tea. She didn't speak for a while, not knowing what she was thinking.

"If you have any ideas, you might as well speak up." The queen smiled gently, as if she were treating her biological daughter. "No matter what the request is, I will try my best to satisfy it."

Chu Qinghuang pondered for a moment: "I don't have any special requests. It's just that the Queen Mother's birthday has just passed. If my birthday banquet is too grand, the Queen Mother will probably be unhappy."

She had already left the palace and established a palace, but the queen wanted to hold her birthday in the palace, and it had to be grand. Wasn't she deliberately trying to slap the queen mother in the face?

And he still used Chu Qinghuang's hand to fight.

Tsk.

So gentle.

"The Queen Mother should be able to understand." The Queen smiled empathetically, "After all, this is the Emperor's intention, and it is also to reward you for your hard work these past few months."

Chu Qinghuang nodded indifferently: "In that case, just follow the queen's wishes. I have no special requirements."

"Yes." The Queen nodded, "Go and inform Concubine Duan. After all, she is your mother-in-law. She is not in a good mood during this period, and I can understand that. As a daughter, you should still go to Concubine Duan from time to time. Please be safe, mother-in-law.”

Chu Qinghuang glanced at her and wanted to know from what standpoint she said this, but since the other party was willing to act, she was happy to accompany him.

It just depends on how long she can play this role.

Not to mention a lifetime, as long as she can act for three to five months, Chu Qinghuang will truly admire her.

Putting down the tea cup, Chu Qinghuang said lightly: "The poisoning in Prince Xuan's Mansion..."

The queen's face froze.

"... Queen, don't take it to heart." Chu Qinghuang paused and finished speaking casually, "No one expected that Axiang would hold a grudge and be willing to be used by Feng Wanyue, and dare to poison me... I won’t take this matter to heart, and the queen doesn’t have to worry about me holding a grudge.”

The Queen smiled again, with a very natural expression, as if the stiffness at that moment was just an illusion: "In any case, this matter is the fault of Tiankuo and Jingyi. I have severely reprimanded them before. And make them promise there will never be a next time.”

Chu Qinghuang didn't care, nodded casually, and stood up: "If there is nothing else-"

"Xiao Qi." The queen suddenly spoke, her gentle smile unable to conceal her sudden embarrassment, "I have something I want to discuss with you."

Chu Qinghuang glanced at her and sat back slowly: "The Queen can speak frankly."

The queen was silent for a moment, as if she was thinking about what to say: "The emperor is past middle age, and his energy will become less and less day by day. All important affairs of the government require more work from the able... What I mean is that all four of your royal brothers are I have reached adulthood, and it is time to take care of my father’s worries.”

Chu Qinghuang hummed, without comment.

"Although the princes perform their own duties, the throne is still vacant, which inevitably makes the ministers in the court speculate." The queen smiled and finally asked the question she wanted to ask the most, "In your opinion, who is the most qualified? Sitting on the throne of the prince?"

"Prince's position?" Chu Qinghuang was surprised, "Shouldn't this question be asked directly to the father?"

The Queen's expression paused slightly: "I just want to hear your thoughts."

Chu Qinghuang smiled lightly: "My idea is that the harem should not interfere with politics. The position of prince is based on his own ability, and whoever is capable will take it."

The queen's smile froze slightly, but she insisted on asking for a result: "Who do you like?"

Chu Qinghuang fell silent, of course she was optimistic about herself.

Is it possible that Chu Tiankuo is still optimistic?

However, seeing how hard the Queen wanted to win over her, Chu Qinghuang decided not to let her get too excited today and wait until after her birthday.

Well, she has become much gentler recently, and is so considerate that even she feels surprised.

"If there is nothing else, I will go back first." Chu Qinghuang stood up and said, "The birthday banquet can be held more grandly. There should be distinguished guests arriving by then. I would like to ask the queen to take care of it."

After saying that, he nodded slightly, turned around and walked out of Changchun Palace.