The Emperor's uncle loves me! My paranoid wife, don't run away

When the late queen passed away, Luo Mian was only six years old.

Shen Runing couldn't imagine how Luo Mian had managed to survive until now.

A six-year-old child lost his parents one after another. How did he endure the coldness and darkness of that world alone? How did he survive in the palace step by step until he became the calm and decisive King Ruyang today?

Before she died in her previous life, Luo Mian's voice appeared in her mind at an inopportune time, with a hint of powerlessness.

Shen Runing shook his head and muttered softly to himself.

"I'm sorry, in the last life..."

"I have made you suffer all your life..."

This was the deepest regret in her heart.

However, at this moment, Shen Runing no longer had time to feel sad about the past.

She lowered her head and glanced at Concubine Jing. The conversation between them was like a gradually unfolding map, guiding their common future.

Concubine Jing's tone did not disappear because of Shen Runing's silence, but became more firm.

"Today, His Majesty gave the Buddhist beads to Xunbei. That's not his style."

"The storm is overwhelming and we are in danger."

“We can only give it a try.”

Shen Runing sat down slowly, as if he was neither anxious nor impatient, but his heart was already in turmoil.

She leaned back in her chair, her eyes slightly closed, as if trying to calm herself down.

After a cup of tea, she finally stood up, her steps slow and firm. No one knew what she was thinking or what decision she made during this time.

It’s almost half a month. If Ji Yun takes the medicine on time...

The effect of the medicine should also appear...

There was a gleam of ruthlessness in his eyes, and then he turned and walked towards Imperial Concubine Jing, leaning over her ear.

"In a few days..."

Those words were like an untouchable thunder that struck Concubine Jing's heart. Concubine Jing's eyes gradually widened and the surprise on her face could not be concealed.

"Okay." Concubine Jing's voice trembled slightly.

"As long as we can survive, I will listen to you."

Shen Runing stood up and glanced at Concubine Jing.

She has her own plans in mind.

In her previous life, Imperial Concubine Jing wore that careless outfit, but until the moment Shen Runing died, she had no idea that underneath that outfit was such a meticulous and careful disguise.

In this life, even if I cooperate with her temporarily, I must leave a way out for myself.

Humans are the best at lying.

"Then it's settled."

Shen Runing wanted to leave, but suddenly remembered something and turned around to speak.

"Does that Concubine Rong have a grudge against you?"

"Also, when did you offend the Queen?"

In Shen Runing's memories of her previous life, Concubine Rong did not appear very often.

I have heard that she is a low-key person, almost isolated from the outside world, and extremely reclusive.

Shen Runing had only seen Concubine Rong from afar once at a palace banquet, and nothing else.

Why did someone who doesn't like to join in the fun rush out so 'enthusiastically' this time?

"Your Highness, could it be that the Sixth Prince has really done something unkind to me?" Shen Runing said lightly, with a hint of tentativeness in her eyes.

Concubine Jing kept shaking her head, "How is that possible!"

"That Concubine Rong is like some rare treasure. We hardly see her at ordinary times. How can my son have the chance to meet her?"

Having said that, Concubine Jing showed a hint of impatience on her face and gritted her teeth lightly.

"I don't know what's wrong with Mingyue! She's really hard to tame!"

"I am so blind that I am raising a tiger to cause trouble!"

After saying that, Imperial Concubine Jing took a sip and continued, "And the Queen, we haven't seen each other for a long time. Who knows what's wrong with her!"

There must be something wrong when things are abnormal. Shen Runing still felt that there was something wrong.

"What is the origin of Concubine Rong?"

Imperial Concubine Jing seemed a little hesitant, as if she wanted to say something, and seemed to be lost in some kind of thought.

"It's strange to say, I don't know much about the origins of Concubine Rong."

"I just heard that she has lived in the palace since she was a child, but has always been very low-key and rarely interacted with outsiders." She paused, as if sorting out the fragments of her memory.

"It seems that not many people know her background, but there have always been rumors in the palace..."

Concubine Jing wanted to say something but stopped herself, as if she was considering something. Her brows were slightly furrowed, and her eyes involuntarily fell on Shen Runing.

Without the light of candlelight, the moonlight shone through the window lattice onto Shen Runing's face, outlining her facial features with exceptional clarity. Her expression was calm and sharp, as if she could see through all lies.

"Rumors..." Concubine Jing sighed softly, her voice lowering a few notes.

"It is rumored that the former crown prince who unfortunately passed away once had a crush on Rong Guipin, but Rong Guipin had a crush on someone else."

"Some also say that the two of them were childhood sweethearts."

Concubine Jing rubbed her forehead, as if she didn't want to talk about these trivial things in the past.

"Anyway, there are a lot of rumors, all kinds of things."

"Hey, who knows what's going on in the palace..."

Shen Runing raised her eyebrows slightly, "Childhood sweetheart?"

Concubine Jing shook her head. "It's just a rumor. Who knows if it's true or not?"

Then he paused and sighed, "Anyone who has any connection with the former crown prince will be feared by your majesty."

"Over the years, all those who had friendships with the former crown prince in the palace have been dealt with. The only one who has survived the palace safely until now is Concubine Rong."

Shen Runing's brows wrinkled slightly.

Not only did Rong Guipin survive, she also stayed away from the world and had nothing to do with the palace disputes. Why did such a person take the initiative to stand up this time and even stir up trouble?

As she was thinking about it, she heard Concubine Jing say, "Some even say that Concubine Rong is actually the niece of Empress Dowager Shouren."

Shen Runing's thoughts paused for a moment, and she tapped the table with her fingers, making a very light sound, "Empress Dowager Shouren?"

Imperial Concubine Jing nodded and said in a low voice, "This is just a rumor. There is no solid evidence."

If Rong Guipin is really her niece——

Then her tolerance and low-keyness were probably not out of necessity, but intentional.

Shen Runing lowered her eyes, pondered, and said slowly: "If she is really the niece of Empress Dowager Shouren, she should have a noble status, why is she only a noble concubine?"

Imperial Concubine Jing chuckled, with a hint of meaning, "Do you really think the word 'imperial concubine' is simple? What do people in the palace look at? They look at the emperor's 'favor'. Even if she is just an official girl, as long as she is favored, I will be tolerant!"

Shen Runing showed great interest in Concubine Rong.

"Then your majesty favors Concubine Rong?"

Speaking of this, Concubine Jing was in trouble again.

"Spoil? But I can't really say that. I can only say——"

"Respect each other like guests."

Shen Runing was in a daze. This Concubine Rong was probably not just a simple recluse, but a chess piece hidden deep in the palace.

But who set it up?

More importantly, what is her intention in suddenly getting involved in the dispute this time?

At this moment, a figure flashed outside the open window, and the two were shocked.

"who!"