The Virtuous Concubine

Chen Xin looked troubled: "Your Highness, this is not easy."

It was not that Chen Xin was trying to shirk responsibility, but the imperial concubine's pulse records could not be easily transferred. The palace rules were strict, and there were extremely strict inspection regulations. Those who were qualified to inspect them did not include the crown prince. If it was a pulse record recorded by an ordinary imperial physician, he could either use some money to bribe and get the connections; or use some pressure and intimidation to force him to comply under the circumstances, so there was still a chance.

Recently, all the imperial concubine's medical matters have been handed over to the imperial physician Rong. He is the emperor's man, so how could he easily take the pulse case?

The prince frowned even deeper. He knew that what Chen Xin said was true, and he didn't want to make things difficult for Chen Xin, so he had to find a solution himself.

He must look at Malu's pulse case and carefully consider the methods of this imperial physician.

As a concubine, Malu had a miscarriage without the emperor's favor. How could she be accommodating for the sake of a little face? He didn't believe Malu's explanation.

If there is a threat to Malu, it is better to kill him to eliminate the trouble forever.

The prince stood with his hands behind his back in the courtyard of Yuqing Palace. His tall and straight figure could not conceal the murderous aura emanating from his body. The sunlight shining on his shoulders could not melt the ice in his heart.

Or am I just too weak... The prince pursed his thin lips, his expression full of loneliness and unwillingness, and he couldn't help but have a new desire for power.

Although he is the crown prince and has a noble status, he often feels constrained and has difficulty taking every step. Power seems to be within reach, but it is just a mirage. He can only dabble in many affairs and it is difficult to delve into them and control the overall situation.

If I had a better grasp of the affairs of the palace, at least let Malu believe that I have the ability to solve this matter, wouldn't it have happened?

A few days later, the prince followed the plan and made a sincere speech to the emperor in the court, strongly recommending that the fourteenth prince go to the northwest to gain experience as a military commander and help the country. The emperor weighed the pros and cons again and again, and seeing that the prince was sincere and the fourteenth prince was also eager to try, he agreed.

As soon as the decree was issued, the court was in an uproar. The ministers whispered to each other, discussing the matter, and marveled at the boldness and unexpectedness of the prince's move.

Even the Fourth Prince was surprised. Only the Fourteenth Prince, who had received his mother's instructions, specially went to the court in military uniform today. He stood at the end of the princes' team with bravery and steadiness, and calmly accepted the scrutiny of the ministers and clan members.

Suo Etu was very surprised by the prince's behavior. Didn't he agree to send his own people? Before that, he had recommended three or four capable generals to the prince, all of whom were loyal to the Hesheli family. Who would have thought that at the critical moment, the prince would completely ignore Suo Etu's instructions and push such an important task to the fourteenth prince!

The Fourth Prince was gaining momentum in the court, competing with the Crown Prince. How could he allow the Fourth Prince's brother to get involved in the military affairs of the northwest? Military merit was what the Crown Prince lacked the most!

When the court was dismissed, he quickly mixed in with the crowd and walked up to the prince.

The prince saw Suo Etu coming, so he stopped and nodded to greet him: "Uncle Suo Etu."

Soetu was not in the mood for polite conversation. He pulled the prince out and asked in a low voice with a hint of complaint, "Your Highness, what is the deep meaning of your action today? I am really confused. Please help me to clear up my confusion."

After that, the two of them walked to a relatively quiet corner of the corridor, and the prince continued, "The war in the northwest is imminent and urgent. It concerns the survival of our Qing Dynasty. As the prince, my thoughts and actions should be based on the stability of the country and the comfort of my father. Fourteenth brother is indeed a talented general..."

Suo Etu was not willing to listen to these official documents, and his eyes showed a bit of impatience. In his heart, the so-called national justice and the pros and cons of the war situation were not as important as the consolidation and expansion of family power.

He didn't care who went and who could solve the problem. It wouldn't work unless his team of Hesheli went to the northwest to take charge of the military power. Why didn't the prince understand? Only when the confidants of his own camp firmly controlled the key point of the northwest military affairs, could he sit firmly on the throne of the prince!

The prince is so naive!

Soetu suppressed his dissatisfaction and as soon as the prince finished speaking, he couldn't wait to interrupt. His speech was as fast as heavy rain knocking on the window, and he kept asking questions.

"Your Highness, I understand that the war in the northwest is tense, but didn't we discuss this earlier? The people I recommended are all capable generals who are loyal to Your Highness, experienced in the battlefield, and well versed in military affairs. Sending them can not only solve the urgent needs of the northwest, but also help Your Highness to establish a solid foundation in the army. We will also have more confidence in future actions."

Seeing that the prince didn't say anything, Suo Etu was very disappointed and raised his voice suddenly: "But now, you have handed over such a good thing to the fourteenth prince. If he makes great military achievements in the northwest this time, will we still have a say in the court in the future? Your Highness, you can't let your momentary kindness ruin the important things!"

The prince smiled slightly and spoke slowly, his posture seemed to be chatting casually, but his words were like thunder, making Suo Etu dizzy: "All the princes in Yonghe Palace are my people."

Seeing Suo Etu's face full of shock and suspicion, as if to say "How is this possible", the prince looked directly at Suo Etu and emphasized his tone, repeating word by word: "Every one."

At this moment, Soetu felt his head buzzing. This was such a huge surprise.

Fortunately, Suo Etu was indeed a cunning old man. He reacted immediately. Could it be that Concubine De Zhao surrendered to the prince? No wonder the fourth prince was always polite and respectful to the prince no matter how he rose to power, but was ruthless to the prince's party!

The two of them stood in a corner, the wind blowing the prince's sleeves embroidered with golden dragon patterns. But he was unmoved and told Suo Etu: "Uncle should have guessed that now, she has been completely attached to me and has become my right-hand man in the harem."

Seeing that Suo Etu was still suspicious and wanted to ask more questions, the prince patted Suo Etu on the shoulder and said, "I will also ensure that she and her descendants will live a prosperous life and that she can make further progress in the future."

After saying that, the prince warned Suo Etu: "The emperor is already very dissatisfied with you and your people. If you send one of your people to the northwest again this time, the emperor will definitely not let you go for other problems. Many impeachment memorials have been kept in the palace for my sake. Letting the fourteenth go is the best result. Uncle, please don't make things difficult for me."

The prince's heartfelt words made Soetu's face change.