Catching an adulterer at the beginning, the mistress of the Marquisate went crazy

After Emperor Chengxuan came home from court, he went to the Empress Dowager's palace, where the mother and son sat on either side of the main seat.

"Mother, I heard that Yun'er entered the palace today. Is he in good health?"

"It looks like he has recovered, but he still needs to rest for a few months."

Speaking of Gu Jinyun's health, the Queen Mother sighed.

"This kid has a miserable life. His parents have not been around since he was young, and he has a stepmother with ulterior motives. If it weren't for me putting pressure on him, I don't know how that vicious woman would treat my Yun'er..."

Seeing that the Queen Mother began to feel sad for Gu Jinyun, Emperor Chengxuan asked curiously, "Last time, my mother said that Yun'er was the son of me and Concubine Lan. What's going on?"

I know that the emperor has been thinking about this matter in his heart, but the empress dowager has never found a chance to talk about it since she came back from outside the palace.

Now, only the mother and son were left in the room, and the Queen Mother sighed again.

"Back then, you and your cousin Zhilan grew up together, developed a romantic relationship, and even did something inappropriate. You should remember this."

"Of course I remember this matter. I have always felt that I have treated my cousin unfairly, so I have never objected to the kindness that the Queen Mother has shown to Yun'er over the years. It's just that..."

Knowing what Emperor Chengxuan was going to ask, the Queen Mother sighed again.

"At that time, you were just an ordinary prince. In order to fight for the throne, you had to make a marriage contract with the queen. Your cousin followed the family's arrangement and married the Xian Zhongyong Marquis. Who knew that she was found to be pregnant a few days before the wedding.

At that time, you had already made an engagement with the Queen, and he had already become the future wife of the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery. The marriages on both sides could not be changed, so you had to bring Yun'er to marry into the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery's mansion."

"what?"

When Emperor Chengxuan knew that his cousin was getting married with her own child, he felt very upset.

"Mother, why didn't you tell me about such a big thing?"

"Hey!"

The Queen Mother sighed.

"At that time, the competition for the crown prince was so intense that one wrong step could lead to your complete defeat. Your marriage was already a foregone conclusion and could not be changed. Telling you about it would only distract you."

Knowing that the Queen Mother did this for his own good, Emperor Chengxuan felt mixed emotions.

"So Yun'er is my eldest son?"

"Yes." The Queen Mother nodded slightly.

“那… …他… … ”

Knowing what Emperor Chengxuan wanted to say, the Queen Mother said, "He doesn't know about this himself, and Concubine Lan and I have no intention of letting him know his identity. It would be fine for him to be the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery for the rest of his life."

"But……"

But what, Emperor Chengxuan said it again.

He wanted to pay more attention to this son who had not grown up with him, but the gap between them and his current status meant that he could not give him more.

The Queen Mother emphasized again: "You have experienced how dangerous the battle for the crown prince is. You know it better than anyone else. His origin is flawed, and his mother's family background is not very strong. Concubine Lan and I have never thought of letting him fight for that position. Let him be a loyal and brave marquis and make sure no one can hurt him."

Compared with other princes, Gu Jinyun, the eldest prince who suddenly appeared, did have less help, and he himself was not particularly outstanding. Becoming a free and easy Marquis was indeed a good destination for him.

"What's going on with Concubine Lan?"

"Hey!"

The Queen Mother sighed again.

"She was also a devoted lady. When she married the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery, all she thought about was you. She even abandoned her newborn child, faked her own death and escaped. Then she entered the palace using the identity of a twin sister."

Having said that, the Queen Mother sighed again.

"You have seen everything that Concubine Lan has done in the palace over the years. She has been sincere to you and has never thought of causing you any trouble. She has not even used my status as the Queen Mother to embarrass the Queen. She only wants to fulfill your agreement and stay by your side."

"My cousin is so stupid. Why didn't she tell me such an important thing earlier? If..."

If so, Emperor Chengxuan was again at a loss for words. Life in the palace seemed prosperous, but in fact it was full of crises. As the emperor, there were always things he could not take care of.

He was moved by his cousin's deep affection, but how could he compensate her?

Knowing what Emperor Chengxuan was thinking, the Queen Mother reminded him, "Lan'er has never blamed you. As long as you treat her better in the future, visit her more often, and accompany her, that will be enough."

There haven't been any new people in the harem for many years. Emperor Chengxuan has been busy with state affairs in recent years and has rarely set foot in the harem. Except for a few concubines with princes, all the other women in the harem are quiet.

Concubine Lan did not give birth again after entering the palace, so she did not pose a threat to those who had princes who wanted to compete for that position. Therefore, no one would think much of it if Emperor Chengxuan went to her a few more times.

Otherwise, the Queen Mother would not have said these words.

Emperor Chengxuan understood what the empress dowager meant. He nodded slightly and walked out the door with a complicated expression.

The Queen Mother looked at his leaving back, sighed again, and said nothing...