After listening to my voice, the villain became addicted to the plot

When I went out, I saw Queen Mother Xu walking slowly towards the main hall.

Xu Jilin was wearing a plain plum blossom dark pattern robe, with a simple bun on her head and a few simple hairpins. She was holding Buddhist beads in her hand and seemed to have a soft smile on her face.

Just like what the book says, in this deep palace, Xu Jilin's kindness is unique.

The clothes are elegant and refined. Although Xu Jilin is over forty, she does not seem to have aged. Her charm is still there, and she can still see how outstanding her youthful appearance is.

She is so beautiful and well-read in poetry and books. No wonder she has been favored by the late emperor for many years.

Behind her was only the palace maid Ju Xiang who was by her side. When she saw Chu Chengye, the worried look on her face showed.

Xu Jilin's pace speeded up when she saw Chu Chengye, and she looked like she cared about her son.

Chu Chengye and Cheng Jin immediately paid their respects to Xu Jilin.

"My son, please greet the queen mother."

"The Empress Dowager is blessed and safe."

When she saw Chu Chengye, she nodded towards the two of them and stepped forward to support Chu Chengye.

"Ye'er."

Several people went to the house to talk together.

Xu Jilin sat in the upper seat and looked at Chu Chengye who was not far away, her eyes immediately turned red.

She patted Chu Chengye's hand and said, "The emperor is thinner than the last time the Ai family saw you. How is his health?"

Chu Chengye replied respectfully: "My son, everything is fine. It has been nearly a year since my mother last saw my son. Many things have happened in a year, and it is expected that my son will have some changes."

Xu Jilin nodded, then looked at Cheng Jin who was standing next to Chu Chengye, "Concubine Rong, things are really different now. You were not like this when the Ai family saw you during the Chinese New Year last year. How are you these days?"

Cheng Jin immediately nodded in agreement, "Thanks to the Queen Mother and the Emperor, everything is fine with me."

Xu Jilin nodded to herself, "This outfit must be excellent."

Cheng Jin was shocked. Looking at Xu Jilin's attitude towards him, he was afraid that he was going to make an enemy.

I originally thought of making Chu Chengye angry today, but unexpectedly I bumped into another hard rock.

Cheng Jin lowered his head and said nothing, wringing the handkerchief tightly in his hand.

Chu Chengye waved his hand to let Cheng Jin come closer, and naturally held Cheng Jin's wrist with his upper hand, "Mother, I like Concubine Rong to dress like this, that's why I wanted Concubine Rong to dress like this."

Cheng Jin quietly gave Chu Chengye a grateful look.

[Good brother, let me tell you this, we will definitely be good brothers for life. 】

Xu Jilin's expression turned colder, "Does the emperor really think that the Ai family doesn't know anything in Shou'an Palace?"

"Now you are almost spoiling Concubine Rong to the heavens. Let's see, are there any rules now?"

"The Ai family doesn't want to have anything to do with the affairs of the younger generation. Only by living according to your wishes can we live a good life, but the emperor is too unruly."

"Forget about letting Concubine Rong stay at Jingyang Palace every day, you actually let Concubine Rong accompany you to criticize the documents and go to court with you? Women in the harem are not allowed to participate in politics. Have you forgotten the lesson of the late emperor?"

Chu Chengye's face darkened, and he was not at all embarrassed by Xu Jilin's words. Instead, he answered calmly.

"The Queen Mother has lived in Shou'an Palace for a long time, so she doesn't know what her sons and ministers have gone through. Naturally, what others say will be whatever they say. I know very well what Concubine Rong is like. I think the Queen Mother is worrying too much."

"Anyone can harm me, but Concubine Rong will not."

[No, brother, do you believe me so much? 】

[Really or not, I feel so guilty for saying this. 】

Cheng Jin didn't dare to believe what Chu Chengye said now. It was most likely that Chu Chengye said something to refute Xu Jilin.

As the emperor, how could he tolerate others questioning his behavior, even his biological mother.

Xu Jilin took a deep breath, clenched her fists, closed her eyes and shook her head, her voice softened, "The Ai family didn't want to get involved in these things, but the emperor ignored the rumors and now they have reached the ears of the Ai family. No matter how deeply in love you are, you must be serious about state affairs."

Chu Chengye nodded in agreement.     "Sons and ministers should remember the teachings of their mother."

Xu Jilin nodded and called Cheng Jin to her side.

Xu Jilin had a smile on her face and was quite gentle.

Cheng Jin was a little confused, but walked up to Xu Jilin without being humble or arrogant, and called out "Queen Mother".

Xu Jilin took the initiative to hold Cheng Jin's hand, "I must have scared you just now."

Cheng Jin knew that this was a proposition and immediately shook his head.

"What the Queen Mother teaches is that I, my concubines, must keep this in mind."

Xu Jilin smiled and patted Cheng Jin's hand, "The Ai family wanted to scare you just now. They say that the emperor only loves Concubine Rong. The Ai family can't believe it. This emperor is the most dull, so why did he suddenly become enlightened."

"Now that I see the emperor protecting you like this, it seems that the rumors are true."

Cheng Jin laughed dryly.

"The concubine is terrified."

[Queen Mother, you are so funny. 】

[Your probing sentence almost scares me to death. 】

Xu Jilin Zhuangruo accidentally touched the bracelet on Cheng Jin's wrist and glanced at Chu Chengye, "Emperor, this..."

Chu Chengye nodded affirmatively, "I gave it to you."

Xu Jilin's face was slightly stunned, and then she laughed, "Okay, okay."

Cheng Jin was confused. He looked at Chu Chengye and then at Xu Jilin.

Xu Jilin seemed to notice Cheng Jin's doubts and explained, "It seems that the emperor is serious."

Although Cheng Jin didn't understand what Xu Jilin meant, he could only laugh along with him.

Chu Chengye waved Cheng Jin over and stood in front of Cheng Jin to block another question from Xu Jilin for her.

"Mother, Concubine Rong is timid. Please stop showing off in front of her."

Xu Jilin quickly agreed and waved her hands repeatedly.

The atmosphere in the room has relaxed a lot, and it has the warmth of an ordinary people's home.

"When the emperor named her a noble concubine, the Ai family was worried that the emperor would not like it, but now it seems that the Ai family is overly worried."

"The emperor is now married, and the concubine and the concubine are in love with each other. The harp and harp are playing harmoniously, and the Ai family is relieved."

At this time, Xu Jilin stood up and walked to Chu Chengye, frowning slightly with a touch of sadness on her face.

"But the emperor also knows that the fifth prince is not married yet. The Ai family has also asked before. He only said that he has a sweetheart, but he never told the Ai family who he is."

"This child is hidden even from the Ai family."

"Now that the Fifth Prince is getting older, it's time for him to pay more attention to this matter. He has always been uninterested in this matter."

Xu Jilin looked at Chu Chengye and said earnestly: "Although the fifth prince is older than the emperor, he only likes to travel around and be romantic, and he is not as good as the emperor in everything."

"The emperor and the fifth prince are both flesh and blood of the Ai family. Although the fifth prince grew up under the eyes of the Ai family, he is the most stupid and slow. The emperor should give him more help."

Only then did Cheng Jin understand why Xu Jilin left Shou'an Palace early this time.

It turned out to be for the Fifth Prince Chu Huaian who was far away in the south of the Yangtze River.

Jiangnan is thousands of miles away from the capital. Chu Chengye specifically ordered Chu Huai'an to go there secretly without making any announcement, just to ask him to do things as a common man.

You can't help but hit a wall and face hardships everywhere.

(End of this chapter)