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

"I just heard the Queen Mother talking about Princess Shouchang. What happened?"

Gu Youning seemed to remember something and asked.

"Shouchang has been keeping a male lover outside, and General Shen has discovered it. Now there's a big fuss going on!"

Under normal circumstances, the emperor would not say these things to Gu Youning, but just now he saw with his own eyes that Gu Youning was worried and anxious about him, so these words came out naturally.

"how come?"

Gu Youning's eyes widened: "Aren't the Princess and General Shen very affectionate?"

"That's just Shen Huan's wishful thinking."

The emperor looked sarcastic.

"Should I congratulate the Emperor?"

There was a hint of cunning in Gu Youning's bright eyes.

"Oh? Why should I be happy?"

The emperor had already sensed that the woman was quite knowledgeable. Could it be that she had seen through his plans? He asked with great interest.

"Of course, I congratulate the Emperor for being able to avenge me and Zheng'er openly and honestly."

Gu Youning put her hands around the emperor's neck and said coquettishly.

Haha!

The emperor had not expected this answer and could not help but laugh twice. Then, in a good mood, he began to tease people: "Ning'er was so generous a few days ago and advised me not to make a fuss about Shouchang. It turns out that she was just being generous."

"I am stingy to begin with, but for the sake of the Emperor and Zheng'er, I can pretend to be a little generous occasionally."

Gu Youning said coquettishly and righteously.

"Okay, I said the wrong thing. I just like Ning'er's stinginess."

The emperor coaxed good-naturedly.

"Then Your Majesty, could you please tell me quietly how you plan to avenge me?"

Gu Youning propped himself up and whispered into the emperor's ear.

"Don't make trouble."

The emperor applied a little force to the hand on the woman's waist.

He was not a sensual person, but he was not a pure and indifferent Taoist priest either. Moreover, his feelings for the woman in his arms were becoming increasingly deep and pure. Such an intimate touch made the emperor's ears blush unconsciously.

"If the emperor doesn't want to talk about it, forget it."

Gu Youning's bright eyes darkened, and he lowered his head to pull the emperor's hand away.

"I didn't say I wouldn't tell you."

The emperor certainly wouldn't let the person in his arms escape: "This time, the royal family is at fault first. As the emperor and the royal brother, I naturally have to reward the Shen family generously to appease them. Gold, silver, and jewelry are indispensable. I have decided to reward some beautiful palace maids to serve General Shen."

"General Shen has been childless for many years, and Old Madam Shen has been extremely anxious. Naturally, I have to consider the future generations of this good general."

The secret guards had already reported that the emperor's sister Shouchang kept a male lover, but this matter involved the royal family's reputation after all, and the emperor's sister did not bring her male lover with her when she came to Beijing several times, so it was impossible for him to go to the north to arrest him in a high-profile manner.

Not to mention that the royal family would lose face, but if Shouchang cried and complained, it would easily backfire on Shen Huan.

But it was much easier in the capital. He could just point to some people and reveal the matter without leaving any trace.

"I understand. Your Majesty wants to use the beauty trap?"

Gu Youning acted as if he suddenly understood something.

"Ning'er is so smart!"

The emperor thought that it was thanks to the woman's words that he was able to discover that Shouchang had secretly brought his lover into the capital, and the smile on his face became even wider.

However, the emperor did not expect Shen Huan to fall in love with someone else immediately. But the emperor's sister Shouchang had become more and more arrogant because of Shen Huan's pampering over the years. Even if she did not like Shen Huan, she would not tolerate other women around Shen Huan.

To her, Shen Huan is just her dog. How can a person allow a dog to have two hearts?

By then, their relationship will only become more broken, and he can look for an opportunity to win Shen Huan over to his side.

Gu Youning curved his eyebrows, seemingly in response to the emperor's praise, but actually out of relief and joy that everything was under control.

Afterwards, the emperor personally sent Gu Youning and his mother back to Changchun Palace before setting off for Cheng'an Palace.

"The servants congratulate the master on his promotion."

Although the enthronement ceremony had not yet taken place, the emperor had already announced it clearly to the six palaces. The palace maids in Changchun Palace were already very happy, but because of Gu Youning's instructions before leaving the palace, they did not make it public, but instead became more cautious in their words and actions.

Now that the master is back, I can finally be happy.

"You have all done a great job during my absence."

"Tan Yin, remember to reward each person with five taels of silver."

After Gu Youning called out gently, he saw that everything in the palace was arranged in an orderly manner, and a look of satisfaction appeared in his eyes.

"The servants thank the master for the reward."

The palace ladies in Changchun Palace kowtowed with joy. This was the good thing about their master: he never praised others with just his mouth, but the praise they received was real money.

These days, other palace servants have been trying to get close to them, trying to lure them with benefits and inquire about their master's affairs, but with a master who is so kind and treats people well, where else can they go?

Bang!

In the side hall, Gu Youxin listened to the lively congratulations outside, but angrily threw the medicine bowl in the palace maid's hand to the ground.

"Fourth Miss, your body is not well yet. Even if you are angry, you have to take this medicine."

Aunt Qu on the side rolled her eyes, but still advised earnestly.

"My face hasn't healed yet. Last time in Ci'an Palace, the emperor was disgusted with me again. Seeing that there is no hope, why should I drink this bitter soup?"

Gu Youning was leaning against the head of the bed, with two red scars on his right cheek still cut by ice. Because he would lose his temper every day, his originally bright face was filled with a ferocious and violent look.

"Don't think so, Fourth Miss. Your blessing is yet to come."

"The Empress has been thinking of you all the time. Knowing that you are recovering in your room and feeling bored, she has specially summoned Madam Gu to the palace tomorrow to talk with you."

Nanny Qu personally poured a cup of hot tea for Gu Youxin and said with a smile.

"Really? Mother can really visit me in the palace tomorrow?"

Gu Youxin's face full of anger instantly turned into joy.

She really missed her mother. Ever since she was kicked out of Ci'an Palace, she felt uneasy. If her mother was by her side, she would definitely be able to give her some advice.

"Then Lan's..."