Dethroned the Crown Princess? Then she became your mother

Outside the dragon tent, the Queen whispered softly, her words revealing her concern for the Crown Prince: "Your Majesty, I am also very worried about the Crown Prince. The current situation of the Crown Princess is truly worrying."

However, Murong Shuo just waved his hand gently, indicating that the queen did not need to say anything more. Seeing this, the queen had no choice but to withdraw.

Eunuch An respectfully saw the Empress off. Turning back, he saw the Virtuous Consort approaching, without Wanwan. He secretly speculated that Wanwan was probably enjoying flowers and tea with Lord Wei Qian.

The virtuous concubine, dressed in a gorgeous palace gown, slowly approached with a group of palace attendants, her eyes filled with anxiety. She approached Eunuch An and softly requested, "Eunuch An, could you please inform the emperor that I wish to see him?"

Eunuch An bowed slightly, his tone tentative, "Your Highness, the Virtuous Concubine's request to see the Emperor is naturally granted. However, I wonder what your Highness wants to see you for?"

Xianfei's eyes flickered slightly, as if she was weighing something. After a moment, she slowly spoke, "I have some trivial matters to discuss with His Majesty. Furthermore, I also wanted to inquire about the recent situation in the capital and whether Sister Liangfei is doing well in the garden. Also, it's been a few days since the autumn hunt. I wonder if everything is going well?"

Upon hearing this, Eunuch An pondered to himself, "Perhaps Consort Xian's visit wasn't just to inquire about these trivial matters." He calmly replied, "Oh, so it's about these trivial matters. Your Highness, rest assured. All is well in the capital, and so is Consort Liang. As for letters, if you have any for Consort Liang, please give them to the Emperor. He is about to send them back to the capital."

Upon hearing this, Concubine Xian felt a little relieved. She naturally knew that the Emperor's speed in delivering letters was far beyond her ability. She nodded slightly and thanked Eunuch An.

Seeing this, Eunuch An smiled slightly and extended his hand in a gesture of invitation: "Your Majesty, please wait a moment while I go in and report."

The virtuous concubine bowed slightly to show her gratitude. She secretly thought that in addition to asking about these trivial matters, she also wanted to take the opportunity to inquire about the news of the people coming from the border.

Especially the border general whom she had met many years ago, who suddenly appeared here, really made her heart full of doubts.

Eunuch An entered the dragon tent and, after a moment, came out to invite Concubine Xian in. Concubine Xian adjusted her clothes and stepped into the dragon tent. She bowed to the emperor and then slowly began to tell him everything she wanted to know.

Upon hearing this, Murong Shuo looked away from the map and towards Concubine Xian: "There's nothing wrong in the capital, and Concubine Liang is also well. If you have any letters to send, please give them to me, and I will send them back to the capital."

Upon hearing this, Concubine Xian secretly rejoiced. She handed the letter she had prepared to the Emperor and expressed her gratitude once again. Murong Shuo took the letter, casually placed it on the table, and then asked Concubine Xian if she had anything else to say.

Xianfei's heart moved. After hesitating for a moment, she finally asked, "Your Majesty, I heard that someone has come from the border. I wonder if this news is true?"

Murong Shuo's eyes flickered as he heard this. "It is true. I have specially summoned the people coming from the border to discuss some important matters. Why are you so concerned about this?"

Concubine Xian was startled and quickly explained, "I was just asking casually, with no hidden agenda. It's just that I once met a great general at the border many years ago, and now that I've suddenly seen him here, I'm a little curious."

Murong Shuo didn't say much upon hearing this, only nodding calmly. He knew that while Concubine Xian might appear gentle and virtuous, she was actually quite scheming. She probably came here for more than just these trivial matters.

Seeing this, Concubine Xian secretly speculated about the Emperor's intentions. She knew she couldn't stay here any longer, so she bowed and took her leave. Eunuch An escorted her outside the dragon tent and then left.

However, Concubine Xian did not leave immediately. She turned and hid in a secluded place, her eyes fixed on the entrance to the dragon tent. She prayed silently in her heart that she would meet the person she wanted to see there.

However, that person never showed up.

Concubine Xian was extremely disappointed. She sighed helplessly and turned back to her tent. After returning to the tent, she sat down and asked Wanwan where she had been. After learning that Wanwan had gone out, she became more certain of her suspicions - Wei Qian had given Wanwan flowers again.

She pondered inwardly that while Wei Qian was a man of great talent, he was of humble status. If Wanwan wanted to marry him, she would need the Emperor's approval. At this point, an idea suddenly occurred to her—why not take this opportunity to raise this matter with the Emperor?

However, when she learned that the emperor had summoned Wei Qian and the two generals from the border, she suddenly had an ominous premonition. She stood up suddenly, secretly regretting that she should have returned later! If she had gone to see the emperor later, perhaps she would have met that person!

Thinking of this, she could no longer remain calm. She anxiously called out to her servants, handed them another letter she had already written, and asked them to immediately deliver it to the emperor. She prayed silently in her heart that the person would read the letter and understand her feelings.

However, after she handed the letter over, a trace of doubt arose in her heart - would the man know it was written by her? Would he understand her feelings?

Just when she was feeling uneasy, Wanwan came in holding a bouquet of wild flowers. Although the wild flowers were not expensive, they were fresh and elegant, emitting a faint fragrance.

Concubine Xian looked at the wildflowers in Wanwan's hand, and a strange emotion suddenly surged in her heart. She remembered that when she was young, she was as innocent as Wanwan, but now...

She looked at Wanwan's shy look and sighed in her heart - this girl must have already fallen in love with Wei Qian. Thinking of this, she became more determined to let Wanwan marry Wei Qian.

However, when she thought of the man from the border again, her heart couldn't help but ripple. Who was that man? Why was he here? What was his relationship with the emperor?

These questions lingered in Concubine Xian's mind like a fog, making her unable to let go. She secretly made up her mind to find out the identity and background of this person. Only then could she let Wanwan marry Wei Qian with peace of mind.

Before Wanwan's eyes, there were not only lively and agile rabbits, but also gorgeous blooming flowers. The person who sent the flowers seemed simple and honest, but in fact he was very thoughtful and knew how to cater to her preferences, using flowers and rabbits to make her smile.

"Aunt." Wanwan called softly, her cheeks slightly red, revealing the shyness unique to a girl.

Seeing this, Concubine Xian raised the corner of her mouth, gently pulled her sleeve, and motioned her to sit down: "Are you moved again? Do you like these gifts?"

Wanwan lowered her head slightly, folding her hands lightly, unable to conceal her shyness, but she finally sat down obediently. The palace servants tactfully withdrew, leaving only the aunt and niece.

Xianfei said nothing more, but gently patted the back of Wanwan's hand, as if conveying some silent message. Then, a piece of news quietly spread between the two of them - about the experience of the Crown Princess.

The news that the Crown Princess had given birth to a stillborn child was like a bolt from the blue, shocking everyone. Wanwan secretly speculated that it was no wonder that the Emperor and the Crown Prince had been so worried recently; it must be because of this matter.

Meanwhile, Murong Shuo was meeting with border commanders and imperial scholars from the Imperial Academy. They gathered around a map, discussing the landscape and writing passionately.

Wei Qian stood quietly by, his eyes sharp as a torch, carefully recording the words of every speaker.

The palace maids brought tea at the right time, and Wei Qian stepped aside, waiting for the next words.

Murong Shuo gestured for everyone to drink some water and rest for a while, then waved his hand to let the bystanders leave and carefully put away the map.

At this moment, Eunuch An walked in quietly, nodded to everyone, and then walked straight towards Murong Shuo.

Seeing this, Murong Shuo didn't say much, but just nodded slightly.

Eunuch An reported softly, "Your Majesty, there is a letter from the virtuous concubine." He waited for a moment until Murong Shuo was free before presenting the letter.

Murong Shuo glanced at the letter but did not open it immediately. He asked Eunuch An about the origin of the letter and learned that it was a private letter from Concubine Xian to Concubine Liang. He then ordered Eunuch An to take the letter back to the capital and give it to the recipient.

Eunuch An withdrew as instructed, only to run into General Guan, who had come from the border, at the tent door. He was secretly surprised. Why was General Guan still here? Just as he was about to ask, General Guan simply glanced at him indifferently and turned away without saying a word.

Although Eunuch An had some questions in his mind, he knew it was inconvenient to ask too many questions, so he had to continue moving forward.

Meanwhile, in the Queen Mother's tent, a secret affair about the capital was quietly unfolding. Sitting side by side with the Empress, the conversation shifted from trivial matters in the capital to the tragedy of the Crown Princess, the turmoil in the Eastern Palace, the Crown Prince's future, and the Emperor's special reward to a palace maid.

"When I heard about this, I felt something in my heart." The Queen Mother spoke slowly, with a deep tone in her voice.

"I feel the same way," the Queen agreed softly. She had just left the Emperor's presence and was filled with emotion. She also expressed her intention to give the Crown Prince a woman.

"Oh? And what happened next?" the Queen Mother immediately asked. She had shared the same thought and was therefore quite interested in the Queen's decision.

The queen shook her head helplessly: "The emperor did not agree." She relayed the emperor's words with a hint of helplessness in her tone.

"Well, what the emperor said makes sense." The empress dowager nodded slightly. She didn't think the emperor had done anything wrong.

However, she changed the subject: "However, it's okay to give another palace maid to the prince. It's just a token of my appreciation. You don't have to give any more. I will tell the emperor."

Upon hearing this, the Queen could only say yes. What else could she say? At this moment, Nanny Qin walked in with several carefully selected palace maids. They performed the rituals with dignity and grace.

The Queen Mother's eyes were sharp as a torch. After scanning the room, she couldn't help but cry out. After they stood up, the Queen Mother took another look and found that these palace ladies were not bad and were all qualified to serve the prince.

"What do you think of these two I picked?" the Queen Mother asked, pointing at two of the palace maids.

The two palace maids were delighted when they heard this and immediately kowtowed to express their willingness. Of course, they couldn't say no.

"Okay!" The Queen Mother nodded with satisfaction, "You all get up."

Nanny Qin echoed, "It is their blessing to serve His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. They are definitely willing to do so. Empress Dowager."

The Queen Mother nodded again, praising Nanny Qin for her selection and ordered her to send the chosen maid to the Crown Prince. Nanny Qin bowed her head and accepted the order, leaving with the maid.

After Nanny Qin left, the Queen Mother turned to look at the Empress: "What do you think of the person I chose? Why are you so quiet?"

"The person chosen by the Empress Dowager is naturally excellent," the Queen replied with a smile. "I need not say more. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will surely be grateful to the Empress Dowager when he receives this gift."

However, the Queen was secretly thinking in her heart: What would His Royal Highness the Crown Prince feel when he received these palace maids?