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Chapter 380: Seizing the Minister’s Wife 32

Everyone knew that the Queen Mother favored the eldest princess. Even if Xie Lan was a boy, even if Xie Lan ascended the throne, it would not change the Queen Mother's mind.

After the eldest princess died, the empress dowager favored Princess Mingtang Lin Mingyue even more than she loved the eldest princess.

It seems that Xie Lan has completely given up on the Queen Mother. This is a good thing. Without the Queen Mother's restraint, Xie Lan can be a better ruler.

"In that case, I will say no more." Gu Chengfeng nodded. He understood that Xie Lan had made up his mind. As a friend and subject, all he could do was to give her his full support.

In the following days, Xie Lan began to prepare for the establishment of a queen. He first secretly selected a group of loyal and reliable officials and asked them to build up momentum for Sheng Rao in the court in advance and spread her talents and virtues. At the same time, he also secretly sent people to protect Sheng Rao and ensure her safety.

However, the matter of establishing a queen eventually reached the ears of the empress dowager. When the empress dowager learned that Xie Lan wanted to establish a merchant's daughter as queen, she became furious. She personally found Xie Lan and asked him why he made such an absurd decision.

That day, the Queen Mother asked someone to invite Xie Lan to her bedroom, and Lin Mingyue also accompanied her in the Queen Mother's bedroom.

Lin Mingyue originally came for her marriage with Huo Changwen, but she didn't expect that as soon as she entered the empress dowager's bedroom, she heard the news that the emperor was going to establish a queen.

Moreover, the selection of the queen seemed to be related to Huo Changwen’s previous wife, Sheng Rao.

The Queen Mother was so angry that Lin Mingyue had to put her marriage aside and stay with the Queen Mother to comfort her.

"My son, how can you be so confused? Sheng Rao is just the daughter of a merchant, and she's married. How can you let her be the queen?" The Queen Mother questioned Xie Lan angrily. Her face was ashen, and her eyes were full of dissatisfaction and disappointment.

"The sweetheart you mentioned is Sheng Rao? I never expected that. I thought she was a sensible person, but she turned out to be a seductive vixen!"

"Mother, be careful with your words!"

When Xie Lan heard the Queen Mother's insult to Sheng Rao, his face darkened and his voice was filled with displeasure. He was well aware of the Queen Mother's prejudice and misunderstanding of Sheng Rao, but he could not tolerate anyone slandering her without reason.

"Mother, Sheng Rao is definitely not who you said!" Xie Lan said in a firm tone, her eyes sharp.

The Queen Mother was even more angry when she saw Xie Lan's resolute look. She took a deep breath, tried to calm herself down, and then spoke slowly.

"My son, do you know that establishing a queen is a very serious matter? The queen is the mother of a country. Her identity and background are of vital importance. Sheng Rao is just a merchant's daughter. She was married to one of your officials before. How can her identity and background convince the public? How can she rule the country?"

"Mother, I understand your concerns." Xie Lan said in a deep voice, "But I believe Sheng Rao is qualified to be the queen. I will personally teach her and make her a qualified queen. As for the ministers in the court, I will try my best to convince them."

"You...you are simply stubborn!" The Queen Mother looked at Xie Lan's stubborn look and her face turned red with anger.

"Mother, don't forget what you promised me!"

Xie Lan didn't want to say too much to the Queen Mother at this time. He began to bring up his status as an emperor. Since he was already disappointed with the Queen Mother, he shouldn't expect too much from her.

"You... So you were waiting for me here! This is outrageous. I am your biological mother!"

The Queen Mother understood what Xie Lan was talking about. Last time, Xie Lan and her had a falling out over Lin Mingyue's marriage. She originally thought that Xie Lan was just saying that in anger, but she didn't expect that he was serious.

Did he really disregard their mother-son relationship?

"You promised it yourself."

Xie Lan looked at the Queen Mother with disappointment. In her heart, was he still her son?

Even her granddaughter Lin Mingyue is more important in her heart than her biological son.

"You..." The Queen Mother was choked by Xie Lan's words and was speechless. She didn't expect Xie Lan to be so resolute and actually use what she had said before to shut her up.

She felt both angry and helpless. She was angry that Xie Lan insisted on making a merchant's daughter his queen despite her opposition; she was helpless that she could not stop Xie Lan's decision, let alone change his mind.

The Queen Mother was silent for a moment, then took a deep breath and calmed herself. She knew that there was no point in arguing with Xie Lan at this moment, and it would only deepen the rift between mother and son. She needed to calm down and think carefully about how to solve this problem.

"I know that you have grown up and have your own ideas and decisions, but the matter of establishing a queen is no trivial matter. It concerns the stability of the country and the people. I hope you can consider it carefully and not make impulsive decisions." The Queen Mother spoke slowly, her tone full of helplessness and pleading.

"I have thought this matter through very carefully. You should worry more about Lin Mingyue."

Lin Mingyue didn't expect that he would be named.

But the Queen Mother knew clearly that Xie Lan was using Lin Mingyue to threaten her.

The Queen Mother closed her eyes and had nothing to say, because she knew clearly that Xie Lan was serious about this matter.

But Lin Mingyue didn’t think so. Wasn’t Sheng Rao’s luck really too good?

She was actually favored by her uncle, the emperor. How could such a rag-and-bone girl like her become the queen?

If she becomes the queen, won't she be the one putting all the pressure on me?

No, that woman absolutely cannot be the queen, she won’t allow it!

Lin Mingyue's heart was filled with indescribable emotions. She had been doted on by the Queen Mother since she was a child, and she had almost everything she wanted. In her world, she was the most dazzling existence, and no one could compare to her. However, the appearance of Sheng Rao was like a dazzling sun, which made her feel an unprecedented threat.

"Uncle Emperor, you are really hurting the Empress Dowager's heart by saying this. The Empress Dowager is doing this for you and the country. You shouldn't have a grudge against her because of a woman."

"And that Sheng Rao, she is a scheming woman. She has been married before and almost ruined Huo Changwen's reputation. How can you let her be the queen? If she becomes the queen, won't she cause chaos in the harem and even the court?" Seeing that the queen mother could not convince Xie Lan, Lin Mingyue stood up herself. She spoke harshly, trying to use these words to shake Xie Lan's determination.

However, Xie Lan just gave her a cold look.

"Lin Mingyue, I know your thoughts very well. Don't think that I don't know what you have done. If you want to live a peaceful life, you'd better behave yourself and don't show your true colors."

Xie Lan's voice was as cold as ice. His words made Lin Mingyue feel as if she had fallen into an icy cave. She had never expected that her little thoughts could be seen clearly by Xie Lan.

Lin Mingyue's face turned pale in an instant. She was in a panic and didn't know what to do next. She thought she could use the favor of the Queen Mother and her own status in the palace to put pressure on Sheng Rao and make her retreat. But now it seems that her wishful thinking seems to be wrong.