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

No one knew about what happened in Dengzhou at that time, but Gu Youning, who had returned to this world, knew it very well.

Gu Youning was thinking all the way back to the palace.

"I greet Concubine Gu."

After entering the hall, Yuan Cai didn't know how long he had been waiting inside.

"Thank you for waiting, Imperial Physician Yuan."

Gu Youning sat down at the top and raised his hand.

"I dare not. I have already prepared what the Concubine wants."

Yuan Cai presented a porcelain bottle with both hands.

Gu Youning motioned Tan Yin to take it. Inside were two pearl-sized fragrant pills, but the fragrance was very faint and could not be smelled unless you put it close to your nose and smelled it carefully.

"This medicine will be harmless to Concubine Jieyu within three years. As long as she stops taking the medicine and carefully recuperates for three or two months, she will still be able to conceive an heir. However, if it exceeds three years, it will eventually cause harm to Concubine Jieyu's body."

"I am a humble official of limited talent and learning, please forgive me, Concubine."

Yuan Cai bowed cautiously.

"Three years is already very good. Imperial Physician Yuan has worked hard."

Three years was enough time for her to make Concubine Zheng pay the price.

"Doctor Yuan, please take a look and see if the fragrance in this sachet conflicts with this pill."

Gu Youning took off the sachet from his waist and handed it out.

Yuan Cai took it respectfully, examined it carefully, and handed it back with both hands: "No problem, with this incense covering your eyes, Concubine Jieyu will be safe."

"Tan Yin."

Gu Youning took the sachet and glanced to the side. Soon Tan Yin turned around and left.

A moment later, Tan Yin came in holding two pieces of brocade and placed them in front of Yuan Cai.

Yuan Cai hurriedly bowed to express his gratitude.

"Although this snow satin is plain in color, it is the best for making clothes for newborn babies. It is soft and fits well."

Gu Youning said gently.

Yuan Cai's hand holding the brocade trembled.

Children? His wife and concubines were all childless, but his cousin Jin'er, whom he secretly raised outside, gave birth to a son last month.

His cousin's family suffered a disaster, so she had to come to Beijing for refuge. In order to prevent his wife from being suspicious, he placed her in another small courtyard.

But Jin'er and he were childhood sweethearts, and when he was drunk, they had physical contact.

But no one should know about this, so how could Concubine Gu know about it? Was I just overthinking what I said just now?

But when Yuan Cai looked up and met that meaningful gaze, he knew that the person above was not speaking casually.

"I, your humble servant, would like to thank you for your grace on behalf of my son."

Now that it was already known, Yuan Cai naturally would not make excuses anymore and make his master unhappy.

"No need to be polite."

In fact, Gu Youning didn't know that Yuan Cai had a mistress outside. It was just that the person sent by the Gu family to follow him said that Yuan Cai once went out of the palace and bought a rattle at a stall, but Yuan Cai had no children at home.

She just blew him up with her words and expression.

"If Imperial Physician Yuan has nothing else to do, please go and get busy."

Gu Youning looked at the man below with cold sweat on his forehead.

"Yes... I remembered something else. In the past two days, the servants of Cheng'an Palace have gone to the Imperial Hospital several times to get herbs, saying that they are for the Imperial Concubine's recovery. However, several of the medicines are of no use to the Imperial Concubine's heart disease."

After what happened just now, Yuan Cai was even more afraid to neglect the master of Changchun Palace, so he told him what he had discovered in the Imperial Hospital in the past few days.

This matter doesn't seem to be important, and those medicines cannot harm people, but after all, it is related to the imperial concubine, so maybe it will be useful.

Cheng'an Palace? Medicine?

Gu Youning frowned slightly and then relaxed immediately: "The Imperial Concubine's health is precious. If that palace maid comes to get medicine again, you should help her secretly and don't let others find out."

"Yes."

Yuan Cai was a little confused, but this was not a difficult matter.

Besides, the palace maid only wanted ordinary medicinal herbs, so nothing would go wrong.

"Master, over at Cheng'an Palace..."

After Yuan Cai left, Tan Yin whispered thoughtfully.

"That's probably what Zheng Baolin meant."

Although Gu Youning didn't know her intention of collecting medicinal herbs, she just wanted to avenge her aunt and cause trouble for Concubine Zheng, so of course she was willing to lend her a hand.

"Tie it on for me."

Gu Youning handed the sachet containing contraceptive pills to Tan Yin.

"This is something the master specially requested from Concubine Lan. He treasures it the most. How come..."

Tan Yin wanted to say something but stopped herself.

"Even you know how much I treasure the sachet I got from my mother. How could anyone believe that I would put contraceptives in it to harm others?"

Gu Youning's eyes darkened slightly.

"The master is afraid of harming others..."

Tan Yin had some understanding.

"It's just a precaution. In the palace, no one can predict the last step, but being able to predict one more step gives you an advantage over others."

The contraceptive medicine in here is for her own use, but if someone finds out, who would believe that she, a concubine, doesn't want an heir to the throne?

"Send this letter to your aunt and ask her to send it to the Gu residence immediately."

After Yuan Cai left, Gu Youning came to the desk, picked up a pen, wrote a page, and handed it to Tan Yin.

"The slaves obey."

……

Gu Mansion.

"Auntie, the master is coming from the front yard."

In Qinfang Pavilion, a maid who had just had her hair cut ran in hurriedly.

"take it."

The maidservant beside Aunt Lan stuffed half a string of copper coins into the little maid's hand.

"Thank you for the reward, Auntie."

The little maid retreated happily.

About half a minute later, Aunt Lan gave the maid beside her a look.

"Madam has gone too far this time. The rewards from the second young lady in the palace could have been given to other courtyards, but my concubine was left out."

"No nonsense."

Aunt Lan turned around and scolded the maid.

"I know that Auntie doesn't care about these jewels and silks, but if I can get something, it will be a keepsake. I don't know when I will see Second Young Lady again."

"Don't say that anymore. Madam is the second young lady's legitimate mother, the legitimate mother. She should be the one to handle those rewards."

Aunt Lan caught a glimpse of the pair of black boots moving slightly outside the door and sighed softly: "As long as the second young lady is doing well in the palace, I will..."

"Master, I pay my respects to you."

Seeing the person coming in from outside, Aunt Lan stood up in panic and saluted.

"Get up quickly."

Soon, Aunt Lan's hand in front of her was held.

"Has Madam been wronged by you again?"

Pulling the person to sit on the bed, Gu Yuanshan asked softly.

"No... Master, I dare not..."

"Don't panic. I know you have a gentle nature and are willing to silently endure the grievances you suffer."

"Madam has indeed gone too far this time. She is probably mad at me for promoting you to a concubine."

Gu Yuanshan comforted the person in his arms with a gentle voice.

"Madam is the mistress of the family and comes from the Wen family. She is of noble status and naturally she is the master of the backyard of this mansion."

Aunt Lan's gentle words made Gu Yuanshan's expression change.

"Master, these things are not serious. This is the letter that Concubine Jie sent out of the palace. The palace servant who delivered the letter said that it can only be shown to you."

Aunt Lan seemed not to see it. She stood up and handed the letter under the dressing table to Gu Yuanshan, while she stood a step away.

"For me?"

Gu Yuanshan took it with some doubts. After reading it word by word, his hands began to tremble. He stood up unconsciously and walked around the room with an excited look on his face.

"master……"

Aunt Lan called out hesitantly, but before she could continue, her shoulders were grasped: "Mrs. Lan, you gave birth to a good daughter."