Second marriage to the regent

Chapter 2 Entering the Palace
Arriving at the palace gate, Ying Shi lifted the curtain, and the guard handed in a palace entry registration book. Ying Shi skillfully took it and presented it to Su Junxi.

After registering the name, the carriage started moving smoothly again.

When she thought about returning to her old place, she felt extremely complicated.She couldn't help but lift the curtains, wanting to see if everything in the palace was as she remembered.

Yingshi: "Madam, we have arrived at the Cining Palace where the Queen Mother lives. Let's get off the car!"

In a blink of an eye, he arrived at the entrance of Cining Palace and entered the dormitory under the leadership of the palace maid.

Su Junxi bowed and said, "The Su family of the Marquis of Jing'an would like to send my regards to the Queen Mother."

"Get up! You kid, how many times have I told you that you don't need to be so polite in front of the Ai family." The Queen Mother's words were reproachful, but her eyes were full of tenderness.

The Queen Mother was the same as in her memory. She was still graceful and majestic, but her face was slightly pale due to the cold wind. She coughed from time to time and looked a little haggard.

"My wife, I would like to thank the Queen Mother. The Queen Mother is not well. I wonder what the doctor can say."

"Anyway, the Ai family is tired of hearing those words about cold air and weak body. The Ai family knows their health well, so you don't need to worry."

The Queen Mother's tone was calm and composed, and Su Junxi did not dare to say anything more.

While she was chatting with the Queen Mother, she was thinking about how to deal with the Queen Mother's mention of court affairs.

Su Junxi thought to herself: Since I am lucky enough to be reborn, I will have a sworn hatred with Bai Feng in this life.If I follow the Queen Mother's wishes and let her become my supporter, there will naturally be many benefits.But the Queen Mother is deep in the palace and has deep scheming intentions. Being her pawn may not lead to a good outcome.

She was a little lost in thought, and she didn't catch the Queen Mother's words for a moment. The princess next to her coughed lightly, and she came back to her senses.

She confessed in a panic: "The Queen Mother makes atonement for her sins. I have violated my decency."

"Girl is young, naturally she doesn't like to hear the Ai family nagging here..." The Queen Mother looked at her with a half-smile.

"Your Majesty, please don't get me wrong. I have been plagued by nightmares in recent days and my mind has become trance-like. It is my honor to meet the Queen Mother today and listen to her teachings."

The Queen Mother said with a smile: "Haha, you girl, your little mouth is still as sweet as ever."

Su Junxi continued: "My daughter entered the palace today and learned some of the Queen Mother's manners and demeanor. This is a blessing that I have cultivated over several generations."

"If you are willing to learn from the Ai family, the Ai family will naturally be happy. But if you just learn a few tricks, it may not be of any use to you."

She was confused and asked puzzledly: "I am stupid, I would like to hear the details."

"Hey, you child, if you think about it carefully, does the Ai family really rely on these manners and bearings to be able to be the mother of the world? The Ai family can become the most noble woman in Tianzhao, and the emperor's legitimate mother!"

"If you are serious, you should pay more attention to this aspect. Calculating the time, it has been three years since you married into the Jing'an Marquis Mansion. It is time to think about children."

Su Junxi thought of all the pain she suffered after marrying Tang Zhili, and her heart ached. She smiled and said, "The Marquis is busy with court affairs, and my wife is not in a hurry about this matter."

"The Ai family regards you as half a granddaughter, that's why you talk so much. Since you have made your own decision, the Ai family won't say much."

"Thank you, the Queen Mother, for worrying about my wife." Su Junxi said calmly.

Looking at Su Junxi who suddenly became a little calmer, a trace of satisfaction flashed in the Queen Mother's eyes.

Afternoon
The Queen Mother was accompanied by the princess, so she returned to the Marquis of Jing'an early.

"What's wrong, madam? Why have you been so silent since you came back from the palace?"

Yan'er looked at Su Junxi who lowered her head and was depressed, and asked Yingshi curiously.

Since Su Junxi's attitude towards her changed drastically, she left her outside the palace when she went to see the Queen Mother, so she didn't know what happened in the palace.

"The queen mother suddenly mentioned the issue of heirs. Isn't she stabbing the lady in the heart with a knife?" Ying Shi's eyes showed worry.You must know that although she and Tang Zhili treated Tang Zhili with respect on the surface, in fact, Tang Zhili had been married to her for three years and had never had any physical contact with her.

Only she and a few of her maids knew about these things.

Hearing about the heir, Yan'er looked panicked: "Let Madam give birth to an heir?"

She ran to Su Junxi in disbelief, with a questioning tone: "Madam, this prince has never spent the night in the opera house, so how..."

Su Junxi knew that she was going to mention Tang Zhili, and when she looked at her, her eyes were filled with hatred and some warmth of anger: "That's enough."

The two maids were shocked. This was the first time they saw Su Junxi angry.

Yingshi quickly stood in front of Yan'er and interceded: "Madam, don't be angry. Sister Yan'er didn't do it on purpose."

"Ying Shi, prepare to follow me out of the house in a while." Su Junxi ignored Yan'er and looked at Ying Shi.

Yingshi asked curiously: "Madam is leaving the house? Where are you going?"

This time she finally had to take herself with her when she went out, and Yingshi's excitement almost overflowed.

"It's time to pick up the custom-made clothes a few days ago. Let's take this time to go for a walk." She got up and was about to go back to her room, then told Yan'er: "Go and make some soup and wait until I come back."

Yan'er was a little surprised but didn't dare to think too much and responded: "Yes, madam."

He just asked Yan'er to make soup, but when he came back, he was nowhere to be seen.

Yingshi searched the whole house but couldn't find her anywhere. She blamed herself a little: "Madam, I didn't find Sister Yan'er."

Recalling all the events in his past life, he counted the days, and today was the day when Tang Zhili would return home with Bai Feng.

The storm was really fitting for the occasion.

Just when Yingshi was confused, Yan'er walked through the rain holding an umbrella.

"Sister Yan'er." Yingshi called out hurriedly.

Seeing her nervous expression, he quickly stepped forward and asked, "Why is sister Yan'er so panicked?"

Su Junxi heard the sound and took a look, knowing that she was here to report a message.

Yan'er gasped and felt uneasy, and said: "Madam, the Marquis has brought back a woman from somewhere, and she is kneeling in the front hall! Come over and have a look!"

From then on, Tang Zhili didn't even want to pretend in front of her. He was very affectionate towards Bai, and even spoiled his concubine and killed his wife.

Su Junxi looked away: "Come with me and have a look."

"Madam, you have to be mentally prepared..." Yan'er couldn't bear it. After all, she had seen Tang Zhili holding hands with the woman, looking like a loving couple.

"I should accept ordinary things." Su Junxi said calmly.

Ying Shi thought of her young lady's affection for Tang Zhili, and immediately comforted her: "Madam, there is no need to worry. She is just a wild flower. So what if she climbed into the Hou Mansion? The head mistress of the Hou Mansion is not you, Madam? Take care of her." It’s just a matter of one sentence!”

Su Junxi just listened and said nothing. If she felt sad about this again, wouldn't she be too stupid?
In the previous life, I worked very hard just to win his favor. I tried my best to manage this prince's mansion in an orderly manner, but what did I get in exchange for it in the end?
It's the tragic death of a child in the womb, it's unfounded charges, it's the confiscation of homes, it's exile...

Ying Shi closed her mouth knowingly, and Yan'er also came over with soup at this time.

The three masters and servants then headed to the front hall.

(End of this chapter)