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

"It's all because of that little bastard. If he had fallen that day, I wouldn't have been in trouble."

Gu You said dissatisfiedly.

"I've been feeling so frustrated these days that I don't have the energy to heal my wounds. Mother, you can't agree to that bitch Gu Youning. Even if you succeed, you can't spare Lan's life."

"I have suffered so much injustice in the palace, and my mother will seek redemption for me."

Gu Youxin pulled Gu Wenshi's arm and acted coquettishly.

"It's natural. Mother is just trying to control her. When you succeed, the Lan family will naturally be dead. Gu Youning will be heartbroken by then, and that's the time for you to take action."

"Your father is now favored by the Emperor and has become increasingly capable. He may have the opportunity to join the cabinet in the future. His future prospects are no worse than that of Minister He. His official position and future power can only be used by my Xin'er. My Xin'er is his legitimate daughter."

"Besides, there can't be two girls from the Gu family in high positions in the palace. If you want to get ahead, you must step on her."

"Now mother has heard that the emperor cares deeply about her. You must strike her right in one blow and not give her a chance to deal with you."

On the way, Gu Wenshi tried to find out what the palace maids of Fengyi Palace said. The Queen is now very wary of this concubine's daughter. With the Queen's help, her daughter will surely succeed.

Even if there is a chance that the Lan family is in her hands, Gu Youning can only do everything he can to defend Xin'er.

While the mother and daughter were plotting viciously against Gu Youning, Gu Youning received good news.

"My Lady, Yulian is now a successful woman."

He'er, who went to the Ministry of Internal Affairs to inquire about the news, ran into the main hall excitedly.

"Is this true? Yu Lian was just sent to the General's Mansion last night. This is too fast."

Tan Yin asked, suppressing the joy in her heart.

"It's really not possible. I heard that Princess Shouchang has entered the palace and should be crying in Ci'an Palace now."

He'er nodded continuously.

"Great! The Master and the Crown Prince can finally avenge the punishment of kneeling in the cold wind."

"If Princess Shouchang loses General Shen as her backer, I'm afraid she will lose face in front of the Empress Dowager."

Tan Yin said happily.

"Yulian does have some skills."

Gu Youning also smiled comfortably. She was able to gain Shen Huan's favor on the first night and even made Shouchang so angry that he came to the palace to complain. It can be seen that Yu Lian did a good job in the first step.

"Send someone to Ci'an Palace to keep an eye on it. If Princess Shouchang comes out, report immediately."

Gu Youning suddenly remembered something.

"Master, what is this?"

Tan Yin was a little confused.

"Princess Shouchang is not the Empress Dowager's biological daughter. Given the Empress Dowager's coldness, her pampering and indulgence over the years were all done so that Shen Huan, who was behind her, could provide more support for Prince Liang. Now, she's keeping a male favorite and is at odds with Shen Huan. She doesn't try to win back Shen Huan's heart, and she's even come to the palace to complain. The Empress Dowager, who's already suffering from illness, naturally won't be kind to her."

"I'll let her vent her anger."

Gu Youning's gaze fell towards the side hall.

"I understand what the master means."

Tan Yin was furious at Gu Wen's arrogance just now.

Half an hour later, news came from Ci'an Palace that Princess Shouchang had come out.

On the other hand, in the side hall, Gu Wen was about to leave the palace, but it would take some time for Princess Shouchang to enter the six western palaces.

Gu Youning asked Tan Yin to call the mother and daughter to the main hall.

"My mother and sister must have had a very pleasant chat."

When facing the two people, Gu Youning's expression had returned to normal.

"These are my daughter's gifts, please take them with you, mother."

Gu Youning pointed to the eunuchs holding trays in a row beside him. On the trays were rare treasures that were hard to come by in the palace, such as Shu brocade, ginseng and Ganoderma lucidum... These were all rewards given by the emperor these days out of guilt.

"Your Majesty, I thank you for your reward."

Gu Wen's mother and daughter's eyes turned red when they looked at these rare treasures. Gu Youning actually took these precious items and gave them away.

A lowly concubine's daughter has now become a phoenix from a wild chicken.

"These are for my younger sister. I've been busy these days and have indeed neglected my younger sister."

Gu Youning pointed to the two trays on the table.

The head ornaments are all made of gold, jade and jewels, especially the flower tree hairpin, which is inlaid with the finest oriental pearls and is extremely luxurious.

Gu Youxin was immediately drawn over and held the hairpin in her hand, looking as if she couldn't let it go.

"Sister, why don't you try it on and let mother see it too."

Gu Youning suggested with a smile.

"This servant serves the fourth young lady."

Tanyin stepped forward respectfully and bowed.

Gu Youxin was naturally excited and walked to the dressing table and sat down with excitement.

Tan Yin hurriedly followed.

Seeing her concubine's daughter being so humble and flattering, Gu Wenshi was very happy and looked at her daughter lovingly.

"Mom, does it look good?"

Gu Youxin held Tan Yin's hand and walked over gracefully.

"Yes, it looks good. This hairpin suits you just fine."

Gu Wenshi saw her daughter wearing the flower tree hairpin, and she suddenly looked elegant and graceful. The smile on her face deepened. She seemed to have seen the glory of her daughter being named one of the Nine Concubines or even the Four Imperial Concubines in the near future.

"Since Second Sister has these good things, she should have taken them out earlier to prevent them from gathering dust."

Gu Youxin raised her chin slightly and spoke to Gu Youning arrogantly.

"It was my sister's negligence."

Gu Youning calculated the time and found that Princess Shouchang should have entered the West Six Palaces for a while.

"There are quite a few things. My daughter will send two eunuchs to escort mother out."

"My wife, please retire."

The mother and daughter went out with happy faces.

"Master, don't worry. Little Zuo is very clever and will definitely get the job done."

Tan Yin's face was full of anticipation.

Almost half an hour later, Xiao Zuozi came back. He seemed to be walking fine, but his forehead was bruised and swollen.

"Master, Madam Gu was indeed severely punished by the Princess. Her face was swollen like a pig's head from all the slaps. If the Empress hadn't arrived, the Princess wouldn't have stopped."

Xiao Zuozi said happily.

"The Queen herself has arrived, will she..."

After hearing Xiao Zuozi's last sentence, a look of worry appeared on Tan Yin's face.

"It's okay. Last time in Ci'an Palace, the eldest princess attacked me. The queen must have done a lot of instigating."

"The relationship between me and my stepmother is only superficial, but the eldest princess is unaware of it. It's only natural that she would vent her anger on my family."

Gu Youning didn't care, but said to Xiao Zuozi with concern: "Injuries in this cold weather are the most painful. I have a special ointment made by Imperial Physician Yuan. Go back and apply it quickly."

"I thank my master for the reward."

Xiao Zuozi wanted to kowtow again, but was stopped by Tan Yin: "Keep kowtowing, you're deliberately trying to make the master feel sorry for you."

"Yes Yes!"

Xiao Zuozi responded repeatedly with eyes full of emotion.

……

Since that day, Gu Youxin acted like a proper master in Changchun Palace. Gu Youning didn't care about her and provided her with good food, drink and other necessities. However, she refused to attack the palace maids in Changchun Palace to establish her authority.

Concubine Wen, who was going to come to Changchun Palace the next day, couldn't stand it and embarrassed Gu Youxin several times.

Gu Youxin has always been proud that her mother came from a branch of the Wen family. Thinking that she would have to rely on the power of the Wen family after being favored by the emperor, she was a little afraid of Concubine Wen.

But on this day, Concubine Wen did not come to Changchun Palace as promised.

"Master, please have your meal first. Lady Wen must have been delayed by something."

Tan Yin advised.

Gu Youning frowned and shook his head. The day before yesterday, Zheng'er liked to eat the first-class bird's nest duck sent by Concubine Wen, so Concubine Wen said that she would ask the palace's small kitchen to stew it and send it over today.

She always keeps her word, especially to Zheng'er.

Gu Youning just picked up the chopsticks and put them down immediately: "Xianyu, take care of Zheng'er while he eats."

"Mom, go find Aunt Wen quickly. Zheng'er can take care of himself."

Xiao Yunzheng also said obediently.