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

"Send someone to invite Lady Wen over."

After returning to Jing'an Residence, Gu Youning gave instructions.

If she remembered correctly, when the late emperor was alive, although Xiao Heng was the legitimate crown prince, the empress dowager favored the youngest son, and the late emperor was easily influenced. Many people in the court were optimistic about Prince Liang, and several major families headed by the Cui family were all related by marriage to Prince Liang's mansion.

A concubine's daughter from the eldest branch of the Wen family became the concubine of Prince Liang.

"Also, ask Xiao Anzi to help deliver a letter to my father at the Gu Mansion."

As Gu Youning spoke, he went to the desk and wrote a full page of paper. It mainly talked about two things. One was to ask his father Gu Yuanshan to find a way to investigate the relationship between the Taoist priest and the Prince of Liang's Mansion, and the other was to ask his father to support the emperor in handing over the military power in the capital to Shen Huan at the right time.

Since his father's promotion, he has accomplished several things and now has some respect among the humble and upright people in the court.

Moreover, she had been continuously honored and favored in the harem, and had just been named the head of the nine concubines. Although her father did not rely on nepotism, he could still gain a lot of advantages in doing things in the court.

No matter how upright an official is, he knows that people always want to move up to higher positions.

Gu Youning had thought deeply about Shen Huan's matter a long time ago. Da Zhao has always valued civil affairs over military affairs, and the borders have been very stable in recent years, so there are very few good generals. The military power in the hands of Duke Zheng has always been a concern for the emperor. This time, since the emperor wants to use the matter of a male favorite to alienate the relationship between Princess Shouchang and her husband, he must have the intention of winning over Shen Huan.

Good generals are hard to come by. Apart from his confusion in emotional matters, Shen Huan is impeccable both in military strategy and in character.

The Northern Territory was not stable in the early years, but since Shen Huan left, there has been no war in the Northern Territory. This is not only because of Shen Huan's reputation as an undefeated general, but also because he is a person who understands civil affairs.

Gu Youning had been the regent queen dowager in her previous life, and she had an indescribable feeling and responsibility towards the Dazhao country, so she wanted to use Yu Lian as a beauty trap.

"Slave, go now."

Tan Yin hurried out.

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"Why are you so anxious to call me back? But after I left, the emperor wronged you again?"

After Lady Wen went back, she took a nap and was called back again. As soon as she entered the room, she looked Gu Youning up and down carefully.

"I am fine."

Gu Youning laughed.

"You're still smiling. I've only seen you a few times, and it's rare to see you so calm and composed."

Lady Wen sat down next to Gu Youning and breathed a sigh of relief.

"I called you here for something important."

Gu Youning suppressed his smile and continued, "Are there any daughters of the Wen family among the Prince of Liang's concubines?"

"Yes, my uncle's concubine is one of the Liang King's concubines. She is a very kind and gentle sister, completely different from the ungrateful people in my uncle's family."

"My third sister was not only kind and gentle, but also very smart since she was young. When we were studying at the inner school, she performed better than all of us sisters. But later, her aunt fell ill, and my third sister had to take care of her, so she stopped studying with us."

"If she could concentrate on her studies, the title of the capital's talented woman would not have fallen to He Zhiyi."

There was a rare hint of regret in Lady Wen's words.

"How are you on terms with her?"

Gu Youning asked again.

"We get along pretty well privately. When I was young and couldn't concentrate on my studies, she even taught me secretly. But she was worried about her uncle and aunt, so she didn't dare to get close to our family openly."

"But when she went to Prince Liang's mansion, she secretly asked to see my mother and asked my mother to take care of her aunt."

"Luckily, her aunt has long since fallen out of favor due to illness and is now recuperating in a remote courtyard with no one to care about her. Otherwise, even though my mother is the mistress, it would be difficult for her to take care of my uncle."

When Lady Wen said this, she sighed.

"Do you want to ask her for help?"

Lady Wen knew that Gu Youning would not ask about the affairs of Prince Liang's Mansion for no reason.

Gu Youning nodded. After listening to Lady Wen's words, she already had some ideas in her mind. This Third Miss Wen could survive safely in the hands of her strict stepmother, hide her edge in time and protect her biological mother, and had the courage to ask her second aunt from the next room for care before entering the palace. Apart from anything else, she was definitely a person with a clear mind.

"I want to inquire about some things in the Prince Liang's mansion. For so many years, the Prince Liang has only had one son, the Prince Rong, and the other women in the harem are childless. Is it that the Princess Liang is intolerant, or is there something else going on in the palace?"

Gu Youning did not hide it from you this time, but told you the truth directly.

"It's not difficult to contact my third sister. My mother felt sorry for her and was worried that she wouldn't be able to stay in the palace. So she secretly sent a nanny who had worked there for many years as a dowry. Over the years, my third sister has been able to communicate with her aunt through this nanny and my mother's people."

"However, correspondence is slow, and it's difficult to explain clearly. I'll ask Mother to find an excuse to visit Princess Liang, and then visit my third sister. If we talk face to face, my Mother will be able to see more clues."

Since entering the Eastern Palace, Lady Wen has never made such careful plans.

"Thank you and Mrs. Wen."

Gu Youning's eyes were slightly warm. Lady Wen treated her sincerely, but because of her past life, she had to hide many things from her, both now and in the future.

"What are you thanking me for? I promised to be your support even stronger than the emperor."

Lady Wen knew that Gu Youning asked this question because he must have discovered something, but since Gu Youning didn't say anything, she didn't ask. If he asked her to help, she would help him well.

"But I think you should leave this place early. I was just walking from the front hall to the back hall, and many palace servants were staring at me."

After saying this, Lady Wen suddenly remembered something and advised Gu Youning.

"It's really time to go back. So, you let Qin Tinglu..."

A few days had passed since the last incident, and the most important thing in the palace now was the dragon fetus in Cheng'an Palace. It seemed that her return to Changchun Palace at this time would not be so conspicuous.

The most important thing is that God grants one's wishes. Empress Dowager Cui's illness is getting worse day by day, which is a good reason for her to go back.

However, Gu Youning still wanted to take this opportunity to trick Xiao Yun'an, who had already found a good backer for him. Now that he knew that Lady Wen was devoted to him, she did not hide anything except some secrets.