Dethroned the Crown Princess? Then she became your mother

Marquis Weiyuan was secretly worried, thinking that the emperor would turn a deaf ear and ignore his request.

He expected that His Majesty might not respond so quickly.

However, the emperor did not keep him waiting for too long.

As night fell, a special envoy sent by the emperor quietly arrived at the mansion, bringing a series of instructions. He was told to confine himself to the mansion to reflect on his mistakes and atone for his sins, and was not allowed to go out without permission, let alone cause any more trouble.

He stared at the envoy before him and said in a steady voice, "I am aware of the Emperor's order and will bear it in mind and strictly comply. In fact, there is no need for the Emperor to send an envoy so hastily. It would be fine to convey it tomorrow morning."

There was a subtle hint of repression in Weiyuan Hou's voice, trying to show his obedience and respect.

Upon hearing this, the special envoy simply replied, "It's good that Marquis Weiyuan understands." After that, he turned around and left without hesitation. His movements were clean and neat, without any unnecessary greetings or stays.

Marquis Weiyuan watched the envoy's back fade into the distance, a mixture of emotions welling up in his heart. In the past, he might have asked the envoy to stay for a while, even ordered his servants to prepare refreshments as a treat. But now, he was filled with worry and fear, fearing that any slight movement would anger the emperor and cause unnecessary trouble.

After all, the emperor had already accepted his apology and sent someone to convey his will. He knew that his future actions must strictly follow the emperor's wishes without the slightest deviation.

The Emperor didn't mention anything else, especially not the Crown Princess. He took this as a hint, perhaps telling him to stop interfering in her affairs. Her life was her own choice. He only needed to focus on himself and ensure peace in the palace.

After pondering for a moment, he called a servant to ask whether the envoy had left the mansion and returned to the palace.

"My lord, the person has left the palace." The servant replied, but they did not follow the envoy, so they could not be sure whether he had returned to the palace.

Weiyuan Hou simply grumbled, "Hmm," and said nothing more. He knew full well that he needed to remain calm and cautious at this moment, and not act rashly.

As the night deepened, he felt a sense of restlessness. Thinking of that woman, Zhao, who had been causing such a disturbance in the palace, he knew he had to quickly communicate with the second and third sons, as well as the people from the second and third wives, to get them to follow the emperor's orders. But it was already late, so he decided to wait until tomorrow morning to discuss the matter in detail and inform them of any necessary details.

As for his mother, he couldn't ignore her. Marquis Weiyuan stopped, turned, and instructed the servant, "You, go to my mother and convey the emperor's wishes to her. She shouldn't be resting yet, so you need to inform her first."

Upon hearing this, the servants hurriedly responded and left. Weiyuan Hou knew that his mother was the elder in the mansion, and her opinions and attitude were crucial. He had to ensure that his mother also understood the emperor's will to avoid unnecessary trouble caused by misunderstandings.

Meanwhile, in the courtyard of the Marquis of Weiyuan's wife, Yuan listened to Nanny Yu's report. She was troubled by the news that the Marquis had apparently sent someone into the palace. She had clearly told the Marquis not to search for Ci'er and Ai'er, but it seemed he hadn't heeded her advice.

Yuan was filled with doubts and wanted to ask Nanny Yu again, but she was worried that she was overthinking it. Everyone else in the mansion also knew something about Ci'er. The second and third sons' wives, as well as the second and third sons, had come to ask about him several times with great concern. Some even went to see Zhao, but she was still imprisoned in the mansion, unable to escape.

Yuan thought that the Marquis had been staying in the study. She was well aware of the pressure and difficulties he was under at the moment, but she could not fully understand his actions.

At this moment, Nanny Yu seemed to notice the movement outside. She retracted her gaze and whispered to Yuan, "Madam, I think I saw someone coming outside. Can I go and check it out?"

Yuan nodded, curious about who would come to visit at this moment. She guessed that anyone who could come to the mansion at this time must be someone from the mansion.

Nanny Yu went out and asked who the visitor was. She heard a familiar voice outside: "It's me." Then someone walked up to her.

Nanny Yu looked over and saw that it was someone close to the Marquis. She didn't know what the two of them said, so she just took the person inside.

The man bowed upon seeing Yuan. Yuan paid no attention and simply replied calmly. Nanny Yu approached her and whispered, "Madam, this is someone sent by the Marquis."

Upon hearing this, Yuan Shi understood something. She thought, since the Marquis had sent someone here, he must have something important to say. So, she said seriously, "You said it was someone sent by the Marquis, so there must be something important. Tell me, what did he send you for?"

The person following Nanny Yu came out, bowed to Yuan again, and replied respectfully, "The Marquis sent me to see the old lady. The Marquis has already written a letter of apology and submitted it to the Emperor. The Emperor sent someone to convey his order, and they left not long ago."

Upon hearing this, Yuan suddenly understood. She understood why the Marquis had sent someone into the palace, and why the Emperor had responded so quickly. She couldn't help but look at Yu Ma, trying to find some answers in her eyes.

However, the visitor said he did not know the specific situation in the palace. The emperor's people did not reveal much information, and the marquis knew nothing about it.

Upon hearing this, Yuan Shi felt somewhat disappointed, but she also understood that this was the Emperor's intention and that it was inappropriate to inquire too much. She nodded and said to the visitor, "It's okay if you don't know. Since the Emperor has forbidden us from asking any more questions, then we shouldn't. Go back and tell the Marquis that he was right. It was us who failed to take good care of the Crown Princess. Please apologize after explaining this to everyone."

The visitor bowed his head in response, then turned and left. Yuan watched his figure gradually disappear, feeling a surge of emotion. She knew the storm was far from over, but the Marquis had already taken the first step, apologizing to the Emperor and expressing his sincerity.

Seeing this, Nanny Yu called out softly, "Old Madam."

Yuan turned around and looked at Nanny Yu and said, "The eldest brother is right this time. His approach is correct. When encountering such a situation, we should first apologize and submit a letter of apology to make our position clear to the Emperor. This will at least alleviate the displeasure of the Emperor, the Empress Dowager, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

Upon hearing this, Nanny Yu nodded in agreement. She knew that Yuan was right. While the Marquis's move couldn't completely change the situation, it at least demonstrated their sincerity and determination.

"But what exactly happened in the palace?" Yuan's heart was still full of doubts and anxieties, and she couldn't help but murmur in a low voice.

Upon hearing this, Nanny Yu sighed inwardly. She knew that this question was probably only answered by the Emperor. They could only wait patiently, hoping that this storm would subside soon.

"The old lady is confused. Should she ask the eldest girl?" Nanny Yu asked softly, implying that if she wanted to know, she would be willing to do it for her.

Yuan remained silent and did not make it clear whether he wanted to ask.

Nanny Yu looked confused, unable to fathom Yuan's thoughts.

Yuan sighed softly, "Forget it, let's all take a rest first."

"Madam?" Nanny Yu didn't understand what she meant.

-

Time flew by, and two days passed in a flash. Even outside the palace walls, rumors could still detect the turmoil within the Eastern Palace. The Crown Princess was confined, cut off from the world, unable to see anyone, and soon, news of her grave illness spread.

The power of the Eastern Palace quietly fell into the hands of Concubine Zhang. She ruled the Eastern Palace like a queen. The aunt and niece, one in charge of the harem and the other in charge of the Eastern Palace, were extremely powerful.

The Crown Prince also had complete faith in Concubine Zhang, similar to the Emperor's trust in the Empress. He also doted on the two other concubines and the newly promoted concubines. It seemed as if all the women in the Eastern Palace were suddenly bathed in the Emperor's favor, with the Crown Princess being the only exception.

The fate of the Crown Princess quickly became the talk of the town, and the Empress's family became a target of eager attention. The news of Luo Liangyuan's pregnancy, confirmed by the Imperial Physician and confirmed to be healthy, spread like wildfire.

Others might just treat these rumors as idle chat, but it was different in the Weiyuan Marquisate.

Yuan murmured to herself, "My beloved son hasn't mentioned anything yet, but my Ci'er has already fallen ill. What should I do..."

"Old Madam..." Nanny Yu called softly, full of worry.