The legitimate daughter brings disaster to the concubine! Seize the imperial power and the throne

Lu Jingning frowned as he listened.

Shangguan's gentle and kind temperament was completely inherited from the old lady. She couldn't bear to see others being wronged. When they made mistakes, she would cry and act pitiful to make the old lady soften her heart.

Concubine Wan used this trick many times and it never failed.

Lu Jingning pursed her lips, glanced at the smug look in Concubine Wan's eyes, then looked at Shangguan. She felt that her mother would definitely be able to make a big deal out of a small matter this time.

Shangguan let go of the old lady's arm, her eyes firm, "If it weren't for Aning's cleverness, I would have died. How could this account be let go so easily!"

Seeing that Shangguan was about to get angry again, Murong stepped forward and took Shangguan's arm affectionately: "Look at you, you finally came back, why are you so angry? It's not worth it to get yourself hurt. There are two red peonies in my yard that are blooming beautifully. Come on, let's go and take a look."

At Murong's invitation, Shangguan left reluctantly, and before leaving she did not forget to drag Lu Jingning along with her.

Several people left angrily.

"Alas! This child is still so stubborn." The old lady looked helpless. She believed from the beginning to the end that it was all for the sake of the Eastern Palace.

If I offend Prince Shen, what if he has evil intentions and competes with the Crown Prince?

"Mother, it's my fault. My sister is angry, and it's normal for her to be angry." Concubine Wan stood up slowly, looking like she had been wronged.

The old lady patted Concubine Wan's hand and said, "You have been reserved since childhood. Don't blame the Crown Princess for being angry this time. After a long time, the Crown Princess will calm down. You will have to help her more in the future."

Concubine Wan nodded: "My mother taught me that my daughter will never be estranged from the Crown Princess, and one day I will ask for the Crown Princess's forgiveness."

……

"Look at you. You don't even have to get angry with Yun Wan. Her temper and situation are nothing compared to yours. You must have been taken advantage of."

Murong asked the maid to bring tea, and changed her aggressive attitude. She looked at Shangguan gently and said, "Instead of relying on others to raise you, you should think of a way to take care of your body and give birth to a legitimate eldest son. Only then will your position be secure in the future."

Shangguan opened her mouth.

"Ahem..." Lu Jingning suddenly coughed twice, interrupting what Shangguan was about to say. She had already reminded Shangguan before coming.

The Murong family cannot be trusted.

He is just a fence-sitter, leaning to the side of the wind.

Shangguan raised her hand and patted Lu Jingning on the back, saying angrily: "Fortunately, I found it in time, otherwise I would have no hope of having children in this life."

Murong raised her eyebrows and looked at the other party in surprise: "What do you mean?"

"My health is not that bad. I will be fine after a few months of rest. It would be even better if I could give birth to a legitimate son. If I really don't have that blessing, I can raise a few well-behaved concubines to stay by my side and raise the children under my knees, which is also a guarantee."

Shangguan's tone was indifferent, and she could say the word "take a concubine" easily, which was very different from the way she used to treat the prince as her life.

Murong believed it a little, holding the tea in her hand, she asked with a smile: "Why did you suddenly come to your senses? Many people advised you before, but you just wouldn't listen."

"This person always has to go through some things." Shangguan rubbed her brows, impatience showing on her face: "As for Yun Wan, we have different ideals and cannot work together. This sisterhood is completely broken."

"It's not that serious..."

"Whether you believe it or not, sister-in-law, it doesn't matter." Shangguan stood up slowly, holding Lu Jingning's hand and smiling fearlessly: "It's a rare trip back home. I'm sorry to bother you, sister-in-law."

Murong forced a smile and said, "Stop being polite. I'm eager for you to come back. Jixiang Pavilion has been cleaned up. Send someone to tell me if there's anything missing."

Shangguan thanked her and took Lu Jingning away. As she turned around, her face darkened. She finally made it to Jixiang Pavilion, but her body softened and she fell into a chair.

"Mother." Lu Jingning quickly handed over the tea and helped Shangguan to smooth her back. Seeing the tears flowing from Shangguan's eyes, she felt even worse. She put her head on Shangguan's shoulder and said, "Mother, don't be discouraged. You still have Aning and father."

Shangguan touched Lu Jingning's hand and sighed, "Mother is too stupid. She can't see through the people around her. She never thought that your aunt would have such a heart."

She has been so sincere to Murong for so many years.

She was almost killed by Concubine Wan, but Murong actually tried to smooth things over and spoke for Concubine Wan. It was so heartbreaking.

"It's not mother's fault, it's just that some people are greedy." Lu Jingning said his guess: "Mother, don't forget, Lu Libin is already fifteen years old this year, and he hasn't been betrothed yet."

"You mean Concubine Wan promised Murong a marriage?"

Lu Jingning nodded: "This possibility cannot be ruled out. What we can give is far less than what Concubine Wan can give, so my aunt's heart will naturally lean towards that side."

Shangguan closed her eyes, clenched her fists tightly, and was trembling with anger. After a long time, she opened her eyes and looked at Lu Jingning: "So what is your purpose of returning to the Shangguan family today?"

After coming out of the main hall and returning to the East Palace, Lu Jingning clamored to go back to the Shangguan family.

There must be an idea.

"My daughter wants to take this opportunity to clean up the Shangguan Mansion and undermine my aunt's power, so that she will be unable to take care of herself and unable to help Concubine Wan."

Shangguan's face was tense, and she finally understood that Concubine Wan would return to Shangguan Mansion at the first opportunity, and someone must have given her advice.

"Let me think about this carefully."

"Mother." Lu Jingning's eyes were firm: "If grandma knew how serious this was, we could achieve twice the result with half the effort."

Shangguan suddenly realized.

……

After Murong sent Shangguan away, the maid said that Concubine Wan and the second young lady had arrived. Murong's face changed slightly.

He waved his hand impatiently: "Please come in."

After a while, two people came in.

"Aunt." Lu Jinglang called her affectionately, holding Murong's arm and acting coquettishly: "You must help my mother. My mother is being plotted against."

Concubine Wan also called her sister-in-law in a low voice.

Murong dismissed the maid and looked at Concubine Wan earnestly: "You also saw the Crown Princess' attitude today. I can only persuade her from the side."

After a few perfunctory words, Murong changed the subject and asked, "How is the Crown Princess's health?"

Before Concubine Wan could speak, Lu Jinglang said unhappily, "I don't know where Lu Jingning got the palace-protecting pills from. No one is allowed to get close to her these few days. Who knows if she still has a chance to get pregnant?"

As soon as these words came out, Concubine Wan was too late to stop them. She said hastily, "She is already old and has been taking medicine all year round. Even if she takes the Baogong Pills, it will be of no use."

Murong snorted with a fake smile: "Really?"

"Sister-in-law, even if you have the chance to give birth, you may not get a boy at once. Besides, babies are delicate and it's still unclear whether you can raise them."

Concubine Wan lowered her voice. She didn't believe that Shangguan could still have children.

Murong didn't respond, her mind was full of Lu Jingning's words. He was just a bastard of the Prince Shen's Mansion. Looking at the entire royal family, he was not noticeable at all.

Unless Prince Shen ascends the throne one day, Lu Libin's status will rise to that of a prince.

This possibility is not impossible. Murong thought about it and softened her attitude: "The Crown Princess's attitude is secondary. In my opinion, Aning seems to have changed into a different person. Jing Lang should lower his attitude and try to appease her. Everyone knows that Aning is the Crown Princess's favorite."

Lu Jinglang nodded: "Don't worry, aunt, I will definitely coax Sister Ning."

Evening

Lu Jinglang was waiting in Jixiang Pavilion, and he eagerly asked the maid to ask questions, wanting to see Lu Jingning.

"Princess, Miss Lang has cooked your favorite snow pear soup. Would you like to try it?" Yun Zai asked.

Lu Jingning supported his chin with one hand and looked into the distance, his mind full of how to cure his mother's illness. When he heard this, the corners of his mouth curled up: "I dare not drink the soup she stewed."

"Princess, Miss Lang is standing in the corridor. There are many people coming and going, and many people are watching her."

Hearing this, Lu Jingning relaxed: "Let her in."

Yun Zai personally brought Lu Jinglang in, and Lu Jinglang affectionately called Sister Ning: "Sister Ning, after thinking it over, I know I was wrong. I will definitely stand by your side unwaveringly in the future. You can beat me or scold me, as long as you calm down, I will let you do whatever you want."

Lu Jingning raised his eyebrows and smiled: "Really?"

"Sister Ning..." Lu Jinglang's eyelids twitched and a feeling of uneasiness surged in his heart.