With the Queen's support, Cao Muxue became more courageous and determined to kill Xie Wanruo today.
"Your Majesty, it's not good, the Queen is here and she wants to summon her." The palace servant reported in a trembling voice.
The harem was originally under the control of the empress, but now that Emperor Yu Cheng was not in the palace, the empress was the only one in charge, and no one dared to confront her.
Xie Wanruo's heart sank, and she got up and left the house.
"Mother." Xie Wanruo saluted across the courtyard door.
The queen stood outside the door, staring at the locked courtyard door and said: "Open the door."
Xie Wanruo suddenly coughed: "Haolin and I are infected with the cold, and we are afraid that the illness will be passed on to the mother. If the mother needs anything, the chief manager will give instructions."
Before the queen could speak, Cao Muxue couldn't help but said: "Xie Wanruo, stop pretending to be sick. How dare you not listen to the queen's words?"
"You are being disrespectful. According to palace rules, you should slap your mouth and kneel."
Cao Muxue was so arrogant that she treated Xie Wanruo like a dead person.
Xie Wanruo frowned upon hearing this and remained silent.
Ever since Cao Muxue used Yu Haolin to plot against Jiang Shu, causing her to have a miscarriage and never be able to get pregnant again, she and Cao Muxue had nothing to talk about.
Old and new grudges, this one is no exception.
The people outside the hospital waited for a long time, but when they saw no response at all, they couldn't help but darken their faces.
"Mother, she is relying on her cousin's favor and doesn't take you seriously at all." Cao Muxue fanned the flames.
The queen squeezed her hands, her expression cold and ugly.
She knew that Cao Muxue was provoking trouble, but what she said was also true.
Xie Wanruo is too arrogant because of her favor. If she leaves her alone, she will be the next Concubine Yu. Such a foxy girl cannot be allowed to stay!
"Come here, knock on the door." The Queen ordered coldly.
"Yes." The guard ordered and brought a piece of thick wood.
Cao Muxue helped the queen to the side and watched the guards slam the door with wood.
"Bang! Bang!"
The courtyard door was hit hard one after another, making an ear-splitting sound.
"Your Majesty..." Yingrong supported Xie Wanruo, her expression anxious and worried.
Looking at this posture, the queen was determined to deal with Xie Wanruo.
The total number of palace servants in their courtyard is only more than twenty people. Even if they fight hard, it is impossible to defeat the guards with swords.
Xie Wanruo clenched her hands, gritted her teeth to steady her mind, and stared at the trembling courtyard door in front of her with her beautiful eyes.
Seeing that the courtyard door was shaking more and more violently and would soon be knocked open, Xie Wanruo said decisively: "Take whatever you can and block it. If something happens to me, you won't survive."
"...Yes." The palace servant responded in panic. He found bamboo poles, wooden sticks, brooms and other objects nearby, grabbed them in his hands and prepared to fight to the death.
"Bang!" The courtyard door was overwhelmed and was violently knocked open.
"Get Xie Wanruo for me." Cao Muxue was so excited that she gave orders in a feigned way.
The queen glanced at her, slightly unhappy. But now is not the time to worry about this. Dealing with Xie Wan is more important.
The guards rushed into the courtyard, Yingrong helped Xie Wanruo retreat, and the palace servants grabbed sticks and stepped forward.
"Huh!" The guard took out the sword from his waist and stepped forward to arrest Xie Wanruo, completely ignoring the palace servants.
"Empress!" Yingrong trembled and stood in front of Xie Wanruo.
Looking at the guards approaching step by step, looking at the proud and arrogant Cao Muxue outside the courtyard gate... Xie Wanruo turned back and glanced at the closed door behind her.
Before coming out, she ordered someone to bolt the door to protect Yu Haolin.
Xie Wanruo stared at the door reluctantly, a tear rolling down her face.
No matter what happens to Tianji Mountain, she may not be able to escape...
"What is the Queen doing?"
Suddenly, a clear and solemn voice sounded from outside the courtyard, drifting into Xie Wanruo's ears with the morning breeze.
Xie Wanruo trembled all over, her hands clenched into fists tightened and then suddenly loosened.
Concubine Yu, Concubine Yu...
Although they didn't meet many people, Xie Wanruo instantly recognized the owner of the voice.
"Concubine Yu is here, the empress is saved..." Yingrong was surprised and happy, crying and laughing.
The rest of the palace servants had the same reaction as Yingrong. At this time, Concubine Yu's voice was better than the sound of nature in their ears.
The master is saved, and so are they.
"Whatever I do has nothing to do with you." The queen glared at Concubine Yu who was walking leisurely.
Cao Muxue followed and looked over. When she saw the Imperial Army behind Concubine Yu, her expression changed drastically.
Ever since the Queen forcibly took Concubine Yu away more than 20 years ago and made her unable to conceive, the Emperor issued a special decree and gave Concubine Yu five hundred forbidden troops at her disposal.
This is also the reason why Xie Wanruo asked Yingyue to seek help from Concubine Yu.
At such a special moment, it is not enough to have the courage to stand up to the queen, you must also have strength.
And looking at the entire harem, there is only one person named Concubine Yu.
The five hundred forbidden troops represent the emperor.
"It has nothing to do with me, but today is the day for your majesty to offer sacrifices to heaven and pray for blessings. You are not allowed to do anything to ruin your fortune in the palace." Concubine Yu said softly calmly and stood still in front of the courtyard gate.
The Queen snorted coldly: "This is the East Palace, not your Zhongling Palace."
The East Palace is Yu Cheng's place, where she deals with her daughter-in-law. If Concubine Yu wants to interfere in this, she would be bullying others too much!
The queen stared at Concubine Yu with annoyance, wishing to deal with her too.
Concubine Yu waved her hand gently, and the imperial army entered the courtyard and protected Xie Wanruo.
When the queen saw this scene, her eyes turned red with anger, and she said angrily, "Do you really think I don't dare to touch you?"
Concubine Yu looked at the angry queen with a calm expression.
Xie Wanruo and Cao Muxue, she and the queen all had deep hatred, and there was nothing to change or say.
Faced with Concubine Yu's blatant provocation, the Queen couldn't bear it anymore: "Bring Concubine Yu and Concubine Xie down to me!"
The guards of Yongning Palace were ordered to fight with the imperial guards.
"Be careful, Madam." Concubine Yu Gui and Xie Wanruo were escorted to the rear, away from the battlefield.
The two parties fought with knives, and soon there was blood.
Although Cao Muxue was domineering and arrogant, she had never seen such a battle before. She was so frightened that she shrank beside the queen, her face turning pale.
Everyone present understood that this was not a palace fight for favor, but a matter of life and death.
Prince Jing's Mansion.
The sun rose high without knowing when, and the maidservant hurriedly entered and exited the main house carrying a basin.
In the house, after nearly two hours of repeated labor pains, Jiang Shu showed signs of labor.
"Princess, with all your strength, you can already see the child's head." Aunt Gui said happily.
"Yeah!" Jiang Shu bit the cotton handkerchief in his mouth, his face flushed with sweat, and his trembling eyelashes were straining.
Yu Lan held Jiang Shu's hand and waited anxiously. Time seemed to pass very slowly, but also seemed to go very fast.
Chu Yu wiped the sweat off Jiang Shu's face with a handkerchief, but soon, new sweat leaked out, and he couldn't wipe it off completely.
Jiang Shu lay on his back, taking off the cotton handkerchief from his mouth and gasping for air.
Chu Yu brought the ginseng soup and gave Jiang Shu a few sips.
After a short rest, he bit the cotton handkerchief again and continued to exert force.
"Try harder, try harder, and it will come out soon..." Wen Po encouraged her.
Hearing this, Jiang Shu gritted his teeth and used all his strength.
When Yu Zheng hurried back to the palace, he saw the maid carrying basins of blood and water in and out, and his heart sank immediately.
"What's wrong with the princess?" Yu Zheng asked urgently.
The maid replied: "The princess is giving birth."
After hearing this, Yu Zheng strode to the main house and wanted to enter.
The maid stopped him and said that a woman was giving birth and a man could not enter.
Yu Zheng frowned in displeasure, and just as he was about to wave away the maid and enter the house, he heard a loud cry from the house.
