Li Qitian's face was ferocious, scaring the Spies, Xiong Jinshui, and the other eunuchs into silence. They buried their heads tightly and didn't dare to look at Your Majesty's face.
It doesn't matter if they look now, but if something happens in the future and Your Majesty loses face, wouldn't it be their fault?
Li Qitian paced back and forth with his hands behind his back, his face gloomy.
At this moment, a young eunuch's joyful voice suddenly came from outside, "Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager's head palace maid came. She said that the Empress Dowager was very happy to hear that Prince Zhongshun and Duke Dingguo defeated the Tatan and drove them out of Da Zhou so quickly. Today, the Empress Dowager is going to hold a banquet in Ci 'an Palace to celebrate the victory. She asked if Your Majesty is free to go and have a family banquet together. "
Celebrate, celebrate! What's there to celebrate! Wasn't it normal that Pang Xiao and Ji Zeyu could drive the Tatan out of Da Zhou? If it were him, he might be faster. How could he deserve so many people's praise?
Li Qitian's face was dark. After a long time, he said patiently, "Zhen knows."
The young eunuch didn't know that Li Qitian had just lost his temper and thought that he was also happy to recover the lost territory. Therefore, she happily agreed and turned around to quickly deliver the letter to Ci 'an Palace.
Xiong Jinshui, who was kneeling on the ground, was so nervous that his muscles tightened. He was afraid that the Emperor would vent his anger on them in the blink of an eye. It would be good to beat them up, but it was also possible to drag them out and behead them.
Li Qitian gritted his teeth and endured for a long time to suppress his anger. He couldn't show his anger and jealousy outside, because it would lower his status. He wanted to be a wise prince, and being able to tolerate his subjects was his greatest advantage.
When it was about time, Li Qitian took Xiong Jinshui to Ci 'an Palace.
Who knew that as soon as they arrived at the palace gate, they saw the courtyard of Ci 'an Palace decorated with lanterns and colored banners from afar. At first glance, Li Qitian thought that he was celebrating the New Year.
At the palace gate, the palace maid of Ci 'an Palace saw Li Qitian from afar and hurriedly ordered someone to inform the Empress Dowager. The others all knelt down and saluted.
"This servant pays her respects to Your Majesty."
With a cold face, he strode into the courtyard of Ci 'an Palace. Even the palace maid's's clothes's and's's's's's clothes.. even the palace maids, who usually dressed's's's's's's's's's's.
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Li Qitian became even angrier when he thought of how the common people worshipped Pang Xiao as a god of war and even forgot that he was the emperor of Da Zhou.
When it came to Pang Xiao matters, one was always the bane of the other. From Tian Jizi's criticism of the Imperial Star to the current situation, Li Qitian was almost numb to Pang Xiao matters. However, when it came to the situation in the Ci 'an Palace, all that was left was unwillingness.
Because these ignorant women who didn't know anything about the situation wouldn't understand at all if you tried to reason with them. Instead, you would only end up angering yourself to death.
"Brother, you're here." Upon hearing the palace servant's message, Li Helan quickly walked out to greet her. She bent her knees and bowed. Her exquisitely made-up face looked very festive.
Li Qitian suppressed his anger and answered, "Yes."
Li Helan smiled and said, "The Da Zhou dynasty is finally peaceful again. This is all thanks to Imperial Brother for giving Ah Lan a chance. "
Li Qitian cast a sidelong glance at Li Helan. "I thought you would mention Pang Zhixi."
Li Helan's expression showed a moment of displeasure, but in front of Li Qitian, she had always been able to control herself well.
"Imperial Brother, you must be joking. Ji Lan is the Prince Consort."
"It's good that you understand. Don't pester Pang Zhixi like before. Even though his entire family is dead, he really dotes on the Qin Clan. You don't know this yet, do you? " Li Qitian suddenly stopped and told Li Helan the news he had just heard. "The Qin Clan gave birth to a pair of twins."
Li Helan's eyes widened and she stopped in her tracks. She said in disbelief, "Imperial Brother … didn't their twins die?"
"Yes, but the Qin Clan is really good at giving birth. They gave birth to a pair of twins for Pang Zhixi." Li Qitian's heart was filled with jealousy, and he couldn't help but speak harshly. "You've been married to Ji Lan for so long. She has two children and four. Look at yourself. You're also a woman. Why can't you do it? "
Li Helan's face flushed red. She bit her lip and looked up at Li Qitian in disbelief.
When Li Qitian saw Li Helan like this, he strangely felt much better. He walked all the way to the main hall.
The imperial concubines and the empress were all gathered here. Everyone was dressed in bright clothes and they all bowed when they saw Li Qitian.
Li Qitian's eyes swept over the imperial concubines who were like flowers, especially those who were dressed more jubilantly than the New Year. The irritation in his heart was about to reach its peak.
The empress knew Li Qitian the best. She knew that he had always been jealous of Pang Zhixi, so she didn't plan to come today. However, she couldn't disobey the Empress Dowager's orders. She also couldn't tell Li Qitian's thoughts to the public. When she saw Li Qitian's expression, her heart skipped a beat. She quickly retreated without leaving a trace.
"Imperial Mother."
Li Qitian bowed to the Empress Dowager.
The Empress Dowager was wearing a peacock blue robe and a full set of golden cicada head ornaments. Her entire face was glowing, as if she had suddenly become ten years younger. When she saw Li Qitian, she helped her son up with a smile.
"Quickly get up, quickly get up." Your Majesty's ability is great. He arranged for the right people. Tatan was driven out so quickly. When I heard the news, I was very happy. Let's celebrate today. Your Majesty shouldn't only care about government affairs. Take this as a chance to rest. "
When the empress heard the Empress Dowager say this, she knew that Li Qitian wouldn't be happy. She lowered her head even more and carefully thought about how she should leave early.
Li Qitian suppressed his impatience and said a few words to the Empress Dowager.
The Empress Dowager said with emotion, "After all, we are friends who fought together. Although Pang Zhixi is sometimes a bit arrogant, he is still very capable when it comes to fighting. How does Your Majesty plan to reward him this time? "
The string in Li Qitian's heart that was stretched taut had been touched several times when he accompanied the Empress Dowager to talk about the front line. Now that he heard this, he finally broke out after enduring for a long time.
"He's just doing what he should do and doing what he should do. If this court official does what he should do and comes to me for a reward, how should I deal with him? "
Li Qitian's tone was too cold. The entire side hall was originally filled with laughter, but as soon as these words came out, it immediately became so quiet that even a pin drop could be heard.
The Empress Dowager blinked several times to completely suppress the shock of being humiliated by her son in public. She then realized that she seemed to have misunderstood the Emperor's intention.
The Empress Dowager smiled awkwardly and said, "The Emperor is right. I have lived in the palace for a long time and my knowledge is limited. There are some things that I don't understand. If I have said something wrong, please don't blame me. "
All the concubines lowered their heads. No matter how stupid they were, they knew that no one could stand out at this time. Once they did, they might not have a chance to turn things around in this life.
Li Qitian looked around and glanced at the concubines with dissatisfaction. Finally, his eyes fell on the Empress Dowager.
"Imperial Mother has lived in the palace for a long time and doesn't understand anything. Imperial Mother should know that internal energy is not allowed to interfere in politics, right? I didn't argue with Imperial Mother's clan about that matter in the past. Imperial Mother must have forgotten it already, right? "
The Empress Dowager's expression changed greatly and her hands trembled.
"Yes, the Emperor is right. I am old and don't understand too many things. I only said more because I care about the Emperor."
Li Qitian sneered, "Is that so? Imperial Mother's health is important. You should think more about yourself. Ci 'an Palace also has a small Buddhist hall. Later, I will have people decorate the Buddhist hall in a way that Imperial Mother likes. If you have nothing to do, you should stay in the Buddhist hall more. Eat vegetarian food, chant Buddhist scriptures, and copy scriptures. Only when your heart is calm can you be at peace. Don't you think so? "
Li Qitian was grounding the Empress Dowager!
The Empress lowered her head even more, afraid to meet Li Qitian's eyes.
But Li Qitian didn't care how these concubines looked at him. He smiled and said, "You too, if you have nothing to do, you should cultivate your moral character. The imperial court is not rich right now, and the national treasury and internal funds are tight because of the war. But you all only know how to dress up like Qiaoqiao and walk around. Don't you have anything to do after eating? If you have time, you should do more needlework or chant Buddhist scriptures with the Empress Dowager. If you have nothing to do, don't walk around and cause trouble! "
"Chenqie obeys the Emperor's decree!" The concubines knelt down in unison.
Li Qitian stood up and brushed the non-existent dust off his robe, "Zhen is busy with government affairs, so zhen will leave first."
How could the Empress Dowager dare to ask about the family banquet? The Emperor had just said to be frugal, so she didn't dare to eat this family banquet. The Empress Dowager said that she was tired and told everyone to disperse.
The Empress left Ci 'an Palace and returned to her own Qiankun Palace. Only then did she breathe a sigh of relief.
"Niangniang, this servant heard that Prince Zhongshun's consort gave birth to a pair of twins for Prince Zhongshun."
"Who did you hear it from?"
"It was the Emperor's little chamberlain who unintentionally said it."
The Empress raised her hand and waved the head palace maid away. She smiled helplessly.
No wonder the Emperor was so abnormal today. He couldn't hide his jealousy.
Thinking of Pang Xiao, the Empress couldn't help but think of the time she spent with Pang Xiao on the other side of the suspension bridge.
Now that she thought about it, it was simply a dream.
But based on her understanding of Li Qitian, how could he vent his anger by just throwing a tantrum?
Next, the Emperor would definitely do something to Pang Zhixi.
And she was just a harem girl, so she couldn't help at all.
The news that Pang Xiao and Ji Zeyu worked together to expel the Tatan and drove them all the way out of Tianyu Pass spread all over the capital.
For a time, the fame of Prince Zhongshun and Duke Dingguo's God of War was in the limelight. Even the ignorant children knew that when they grew up, they would be brave and brave like Prince Zhongshun and serve the country and the people.
The Spies kept inquiring about the people's opinions and it continuously passed into Li Qitian's ears. He felt that his patience was reaching its limit.
He couldn't give Pang Xiao another chance to perform!
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