The queen is sober in the world, and she is winning every step of the palace fight.

"He is not short of money." The emperor said calmly.

Fei Wan's eyes flashed with tears as she explained in a low voice, "I think Lord Yu felt guilty and at least managed to gather up an entire amount to send to me to offset the suffering I've endured in the past. The Yu Mansion may not be well-off. When I was in the Yu family, I saw that although their food, clothing, and daily expenses were better than those of ordinary wealthy people, it was still limited. It was just that the eldest son and Yu Gengyi, one being the eldest son and the other being the most favored, had better food and clothing than others."

As he said this, he asked the emperor to return the silver that Yu Zhong had sent him.

"I was originally resentful, thinking, Master Huizhen was so certain, but the Yu family refused to acknowledge him. What was the point of sending hundreds of taels of silver?

Even if it is five hundred taels of gold, can it be more precious than the love of family members?

In a fit of anger, he went to the Imperial Household Department to exchange the banknotes for gold and silver, and also paid for the banquet expenses, just wanting to spend all the money of the Yu family."

The few lilies in the jade vase beside the bed have already withered. The flowers that had stood tall all day now drooped tiredly in the deep quiet of the night, no longer graceful. The curled petals were white with a yellow tint, which was very pitiful.

Just like Fei Wan's tearful and sad look at this moment.

She sighed and curled up in the emperor's arms.

"But I was suddenly awakened from my sleep just now. I remembered that year when Madam Yu wanted to make winter clothes for Lord Yu. She selected several brocades and satins, but Lord Yu rejected them all. He said that with years of civil unrest and border wars, the treasury was tight, and everyone in the court was having a hard time. How could he have the mood to make new clothes and wear fine satin? He thought that the winter clothes from previous years could be washed and taken apart to keep warm, so he gave up. Later, Madam Yu gave all the pieces of fabric to Yu Gengyi to make a new quilt cover."

Fei Wan sniffed and choked up, saying, "When I think of this, I feel that it must be difficult for Lord Yu to raise these five hundred taels of silver. If I was born with a shallow relationship with my parents, why would I be angry with him?

Buddhism says that all troubles are self-inflicted karma and illusions. Gold and silver, on the other hand, can actually help others. I'll return it to the Yu family, and when autumn arrives, it would be helpful to have more charcoal and winter clothes added to the mansion."

Xiao Yu looked at her deeply, his eyes showing pity.

His slender fingers shuttled through her silky and soft black hair with gentle movements.

"You have such a good heart, but he refuses to acknowledge you and instead favors the vicious one."

Fei Wan's eyes filled with tears. "Maybe, it really was a mistake. Otherwise, when parents see their daughter, even if they haven't seen her for more than ten years, they should have felt a closeness determined by blood. But they don't feel that way towards me."

Or perhaps, over the past decade or so, the Yu family had been repeatedly deceived by people who claimed to have found their daughter, but all the claims were fake. After being deceived for so long, they grew disheartened and gave up the idea of ​​finding their daughter, instead doting on Yu Gengyi wholeheartedly. Having lost her before, they cherished her even more, and their overindulgence may have spoiled her..."

She paused here and sighed again, "This has indeed harmed her. I wonder when she will change her temper. In fact, we are master and servant, and very likely sisters. I really hope to treat her like a sister, just like I am close to Sister Wu and Sister Ying."

There was disdain in Xiao Yu's tone and his expression was displeased.

"It's hard to change one's nature. I'm afraid she doesn't have the blessing of being your sister."

He was obviously still angry that Yu Tingjin pretended to be naive and deceived him.

"Your Majesty, don't be angry. It's all my fault for not sleeping in the middle of the night and provoking you to talk." Fei Wan leaned on the emperor's chest, breathing sweetly. "Go back to sleep, or you won't be tired tomorrow."

The emperor hugged Fei Wan and closed his eyes, his breathing slowing down. Suddenly, he opened his eyes again and asked, "Do you look forward to being reunited with your own flesh and blood and becoming Miss Yu again?"

Fei Wan huddled in his arms and whispered, "I am unlucky. I am so lucky to be favored by you. How could I expect anything else?"

"Just tell me, are you willing to be the young lady of the Yu family?"

"Concubine..."

Fei Wan raised her head and half raised her body, her black hair flowing like water, making her neck at the collar look even whiter and smoother.

Looking at the emperor, she whispered, "Since my adoptive parents passed away, I have been left alone and wandering for many years. If I could enjoy my parents' love again, I would be happy. But Lord Yu and Madam Yu..."

They don't think I am the daughter of the Yu family. If I force them to recognize me, I'm afraid we won't be able to get along warmly.

It’s better not to admit it.”

Xiao Yu's face was serious, and his tone was slightly deep: "A good woman like you, if they are willing to get in touch with you, they will no longer ignore you. If you are willing, I can make the decision for you."

"His Majesty……"

"You don't have to shirk responsibility, nor do you need to feel inferior and retreat, Zhao Qing..." The man gently patted Fei Wan's shoulder, his deep eyes filled with pity. "Since you were favored, you have never begged me for anything. This time, you long for family affection, so I will grant you your wish. Although there is no physical evidence for what Hui Zhen said, there are sporadic witnesses. I will have people conduct a thorough investigation, and finally let Yu Zhong give you an explanation."

"I bow to thank Your Majesty for your grace!"

Fei Wan stood up, knelt on the brocade mattress, and kowtowed with tears in her eyes.

After raising her head, she felt a little uneasy again, "What if the evidence is found and we recognize each other, but... they still don't want to accept me as a concubine from the bottom of their hearts?"

Xiao Yu pondered for a moment and said, "After the morning court tomorrow, I'll have Yu Zhong meet with you so you can talk it out. Whether you admit it or not in the end, a good conversation will always be beneficial."

Fei Wan was overjoyed and thanked him again.

I fell asleep again and the night passed by in a flash.

The next day, after attending the Emperor to court, Fei Wan took another nap to recuperate. The Empress Dowager and Empress were both "recuperating" and did not need to pay their respects morning and night. The Concubine Xian, who was in charge of the harem, was not yet qualified to ask everyone to pay their respects on time, so she slept until noon.

After waking up, washing and getting ready, before he had finished his meal, a young eunuch came to report that the Minister of War, Lord Yu, had been ordered to come to the harem, and Madam Yu had come with him.

"Where shall we meet? Has Your Majesty made any arrangements?"

"My lady, it's forbidden for outsiders to enter the inner palace, but His Majesty has made an exception for you. He has arranged for someone to take Lord Yu and Madam Yu through the northeast gate and take a detour to the Chuntang Courtyard in the back. There are fewer people there, so they won't offend the concubines, and it's more convenient for you to talk to them."

Chuntang Courtyard.

It was indeed convenient. Yu Tingjin lived there, so we could just talk it out together.

Fei Wan slowly scooped the ginger porridge from the bowl and told someone to tell Yu Zhong to wait.

"Wait until I have finished my meal and rested for a while before leaving. I am weak, please forgive me, Lord Yu."