The Virtuous Concubine

Soon, the Fourth Lady, led by Su Peisheng, walked into the study room which she had not entered for a long time.

The last time she came, it was when the Fourth Prince went mad for some unknown reason, and she came to comfort him. At that time, Guaerjia Shi really didn't expect that the couple would end up like this.

"My concubine greets you, sir. I heard that you have something important to discuss with me. What is it?"

The Fourth Prince raised his hand slightly, motioning her to stand up, and then said calmly: "Wenying, the situation is getting more and more tense now. You also know that I am deeply involved in the vortex of the fight for the throne. Various forces are fighting openly and secretly. I am busy dealing with them every day and really have no time to take care of you. For your safety, I want you to pack your bags in the next two days and stay in Yonghe Palace for a while. After all, the palace is heavily guarded and your safety is more guaranteed."

The fourth concubine was slightly startled, with a trace of worry in her eyes: "I understand your painstaking efforts, but this Yonghe Palace..."

How can you just live in Yonghe Palace if you want to?

After all, we should ask the Empress first. And what happened to the Fourth Prince? Wenying felt something was wrong.

The Fourth Prince seemed to see through her thoughts, sighed softly, and then said:

"I know what you are worried about. Now my mother seems to have misunderstood me, which makes me feel uneasy. When you come to the palace this time, please help me say a lot of good things to my mother. Tell her that I will always be her son, and this has never changed and will never change. Everything I do is for our family, so that my mother can live a stable and smooth life in this palace. I will definitely think about my mother wholeheartedly and help her with all my strength."

After saying this, the Fourth Prince slightly turned sideways and pointed his finger at a maid standing quietly beside him.

The maid was dressed in plain clothes, had a slender figure and an extremely ordinary face, almost forgettable at first sight, but her eyes revealed an air of competence and alertness.

She must have known some martial arts to conceal her aura, and she just stood there quietly, as if she had blended into the surrounding environment. If the Fourth Prince had not pointed at her, the Fourth Lady would not have noticed the existence of such a person in the room.

Moreover, this maid's steps were extremely light. In just three or two steps, she came to the Fourth Lady silently like a ghost, making almost no sound. She stood with her head bowed respectfully, waiting for her master's instructions.

The Fourth Prince's gaze lingered on the maid for a moment, then turned to the Fourth Lady and said with concern, "This is a maid I specially selected for you. Her name is Qingfeng. She is thoughtful, nimble, and extremely loyal and reliable. Bring her into the palace with you and let her take care of you personally, so I can feel more at ease."

The Fourth Lady looked at Qingfeng carefully, and a hint of hesitation arose in her heart.

The Fourth Prince had good intentions, but it was still a bit inconvenient to have a stranger around him.

However, when her eyes fell upon the Fourth Prince's slightly tired and haggard face, the hesitation in her heart gradually dissipated.

The Fourth Prince was busy fighting for the throne, dealing with the open and covert struggles of various forces every day, and was exhausted physically and mentally. In this busy and dangerous time, he was still able to take time out to think about his own safety and worry about the unborn child in his belly. This thought made her heart warm, and she swallowed back the words she wanted to refuse.

So, she finally nodded slightly and said softly, "Well, I think this girl is really smart. With her around, I can feel more at ease. I hope Miss Qingfeng will take care of me in the future."

When Qingfeng heard this, she immediately knelt down and said respectfully, "Don't worry, Madam, I will do my best to protect you, even if it means going through fire and water."

The Fourth Prince nodded slightly, with a barely perceptible smugness in his eyes. Then, he told Qingfeng in detail that he must always stay by Fu Jin's side, never leave her side, ensure Fu Jin's safety, and take good care of her diet and daily life.

Such long-lost attentive care and concern made Guaerjia's eyes red.

In her heart, she still has her own. Although this care may be largely due to the child in her belly, it is enough for her.

Qingfeng kowtowed again and said, "Yes, Fourth Master, I will follow your orders."

The Fourth Prince turned around and saw Guaerjia crying. He smiled slightly, gently reached out his hand, and gently wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes: "You're fine, why are you crying?"

Guaerjia raised her head slightly, and felt more tears in her eyes. She shook her head gently, and said with a nasal tone: "I am fine, but I am a little touched to hear that you care about me and the child so much. Master, don't worry, I will take good care of myself and the child and won't distract you."

The Fourth Prince gently embraced her in his arms, rested his chin on the top of her head, and said softly: "Silly girl, you and the child are the ones I care about the most, how can I not care? I may be very busy during this period and cannot be with you all the time, so you have to be more careful. Besides, I have something else for you to do."

Before Guaerjia's feeling of being touched had worn off, she heard what the Fourth Prince had just said, and her heart skipped a beat.

What can I do? What can a pregnant woman do?

The Fourth Prince did not notice Guaerjia's stiffness, and continued to speak earnestly: "Fujin, you have a great responsibility in the palace this time. Not only must you take good care of yourself, but you must also pay more attention to the movements in the palace, especially the situation of your mother. If there is any disturbance, or if you hear any useful news, you must inform me in time."

The Fourth Lady's heart suddenly sank - so all the tenderness and affection today was just to get him into the palace to be a spy beside his mother?

The Fourth Prince paused for a moment and added, "You should start preparing tomorrow. After entering the palace, you can spend more time with the Crown Prince's concubines when you have nothing to do. We must make friends with them. If...if the Crown Prince wins this fight in the future, with your friendship with the Crown Prince's concubines, you might be able to get Ulanara to plead for us in front of the Crown Prince and persuade him to do something to make our children's lives easier."

Guaerjia leaned in the Fourth Prince's arms, nodded gently, and said, "I understand, Master. You should also pay attention to your own safety. I and the children are waiting for you."

The Fourth Prince was very pleased with Guaerjia's tact and patted her on the back: "My dear wife, it is my honor to have you by my side."

After a while, the Fourth Prince let go of the Fourth Lady, his expression returned to its usual sternness, and he said, "You should prepare well in the next few days and go to the palace tomorrow. I still have some things to deal with here, so I won't keep you any longer."

The Fourth Lady knelt slightly and saluted, saying, "I will take my leave."

After saying that, he turned and left, accompanied by the breeze.

The Fourth Prince looked at the Fourth Lady's departing back and gave a cruel smile.