Seizing the throne, abolishing the adopted son, the imperial concubine rose to prominence

Jing'anju is not far from the main hall.

As soon as they entered the house, Gu Youning ordered Xiao Shengzi and the others to place the braziers in front of the two of them: "Although we have only walked this far, it is cold outside, so you should warm up first."

"Don't bother working for me yet."

Lady Wen pulled the person to sit on the chair.

"Anyone with a discerning eye can see that what happened today is closely related to Concubine Zheng. Why did you let it go so easily?"

"Now that Concubine Zheng's sister is pregnant, if she gives birth to a prince, given the Zheng family's ambitions, it will definitely be detrimental to the eldest prince."

When Lady Wen finished speaking, she glanced into the inner room and deliberately lowered her voice.

"Don't worry, I trust the emperor's decision."

Gu Youning looked at Lady Wen, whose face turned red with anxiety, and felt sad, but she couldn't tell her thoughts clearly.

It's almost time for lunch, and the emperor will most likely come.

Moreover, what she said was not insincere. Others found the emperor's actions today confusing, but Gu Youning, who had experienced a lifetime, could understand the deeper meaning behind it.

The emperor is already preparing to deal with the Zheng family.

"you……"

Lady Wen was stunned for a moment before she said in disbelief, "What's so good about the Emperor? Isn't he just handsome? Are you obsessed with his looks?"

Although Gu Youning treats her very kindly now, she still remembers the intimidation Gu Youning gave her when they were not yet close friends. This does not seem like the kind of person who puts love above everything else.

Lady Wen's words just happened to fall into the ears of the emperor outside the thick curtain.

As the emperor frowned and raised his hand, Cao Zhong's hand that was lifting the curtain froze in mid-air, and the next moment he saw his master turn sideways.

He quickly waved his hand to signal the palace servants following behind him.

The emperor was eavesdropping, and the palace servants who served him dared not watch. They stood in the corridor and turned their backs.

However, as the chief eunuch of Qianming Palace, Cao Zhong had to accompany the emperor at all times, so standing beside the emperor, he was able to hear the voices inside.

All I heard was a burst of laughter coming from inside.

"What are you laughing at? I'm telling you something serious. The emperor is indeed as handsome as Pan An, and very handsome. Otherwise, I wouldn't have been so fascinated by him back then, wanting to pour out my heart to him. But a man's looks can't be eaten, and no matter how handsome a man is, it won't stop him from breaking your heart."

When Lady Wen mentioned the sad events of the past, there was no sadness in her eyes, only earnest advice to Gu Youning.

"You've already said that the Emperor is extremely handsome. I'm just an ordinary person. What's so shameful about being seduced by his beauty?"

"To be honest, the first time I saw the Emperor, I felt he was like a god descending from heaven."

Isn't it? When Gu Youning first entered the East Palace, she was still a young girl. That was the age when love was most likely to blossom. There was a handsome and noble man who not only protected her and cared about her, but also taught her to read and write. That kind of gentleness was enough to make her fall in love.

"At that time, I felt that I didn't have to worry about anything or think about anything. As long as the emperor was there, he would arrange everything."

"But...but the Emperor back then was different from now, and the harem today is no longer the East Palace back then. The Emperor may be somewhat fond of you now, but the selections are made every three years, and his favor will wane in the future. If you devote all your attention to the Emperor, how will you be able to bear it then?"

Lady Wen saw the tenderness and nostalgia on Gu Youning's face, and she became even more anxious. In her heart, the emperor was not a good man and was not worthy of reliance.

"People's hearts change easily. I can't control the emperor's feelings, but the emperor has more than just this layer of love for me. He is also Zheng'er's father and a relative of ours. This will never change."

Gu Youning's gaze was firm and calm.

She came back to this world out of greed. She wanted power and status, the love between husband and wife, the affection between father and son, and a peaceful life.

For this reason, she will work hard to become an indispensable part of the emperor's heart. Even if she grows old and his love fades in the future, the emperor will not treat her coldly.

Who made the world mean to women? She could only take advantage of the situation. The stability and glory she wanted could only be given by the emperor.

"Forget it, as long as you think it's worth it."

Lady Wen wanted to persuade him again, but she also knew that love was something that only the person himself could comprehend. When she was pregnant, her mother came to the East Palace to see her and reminded her not to fall in love with the emperor, but she would not listen.

This matter has little to do with whether a person is stupid or not.

"Okay, don't worry. I'm not helpless anymore. Besides the Emperor, don't you still have me to protect me?"

Gu Youning took Lady Wen's hand and said with a smile.

"That's right. If the emperor is unreliable, I will definitely protect you. After all, our Wen family is not like the other families. We don't have big ambitions and won't be involved in those messy things."

"I don't want the emperor's favor. When the time comes, we will live together. I have money and will never let you suffer any injustice."

Lady Wen said solemnly.

"Then I'll come to Sunset..."

"The Emperor has arrived!"

Gu Youning was halfway through his words when Cao Zhong's voice was heard outside.

"emperor."

Cao Zhong bowed and opened the curtain for his master. When he saw his master go in, he couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief from behind.

Fortunately, the emperor went in. If he had continued listening, he would have suffered from the cold at the very least, but his expression would have changed from gloomy to cheerful, and he would have been terrified.

"Your Highness, I pay my respects to His Majesty."

"Stop being polite. Your knee is still injured. Be careful."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Gu Youning felt the emperor's cold fingers and was stunned for a moment. Then he let the emperor half-support and half-carry him to the chair in public.

"Miss Wen, please get up too."

The emperor sat down next to Gu Youning, and when he looked at Concubine Wen, his expression was a little awkward and unhappy.