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

"What does Mother He want from me?"

Xiao Yun'an felt something was wrong when the eunuch was still not back, but he thought that his mother was kind and simple-minded and would not interrogate the young eunuch.

Besides, the young eunuch knew nothing at all. He just asked him to go and tell his father that he had something important to report.

No matter what, he is the only prince of my father now, and he will definitely not be ignored.

While Xiao Yun'an was frowning and thinking, he had already arrived at the front hall.

"Yun'an pays his respects to Mother He."

When you are under someone's roof, Xiao Yun'an still knows how to bow his head.

"Does the Second Prince recognize this eunuch?"

"The people around Yun An were all arranged by Mother He, but this person looks very unfamiliar."

As soon as Xiao Yun'an entered the hall and saw the eunuch, he had already thought of an excuse in his mind, so he didn't feel guilty at all at this moment.

"It doesn't matter whether you admit it or not, Second Prince. The Emperor has entrusted you to my care, so I cannot be too permissive with you."

"Mother He..."

Xiao Yun'an's face instantly darkened. He really didn't expect that He Chongyuan would trust this lowly eunuch without even asking any questions.

How can a prince speak worse than a servant?

"From today on, you will copy the Buddhist scriptures a hundred times in the back and calm your mind."

"Your father doesn't like you being around him, so as a son you should stay away from him."

He Chongyuan said a few words in a cold and stern voice, and a look of earnest advice appeared on her face: "Many people in this palace are busy and vulgar. The most valuable thing is tranquility and indifference. They don't fight or compete, and don't care about right and wrong. This is the style of our Guanju Palace."

"Go back and think about it carefully."

What was she thinking? Could it be that He Chongyuan had a problem with her brain? She didn't fight or compete, and didn't care about right or wrong. What was she doing in the palace? Why didn't she just cut her hair and become a nun?

"Mother He is a noble and upright woman. Yun An will accept my teachings. It's just about this eunuch..."

Xiao Yun'an used all the steadiness and self-control that Gu Youning and the Grand Tutor had taught him in his previous life to put on a sincere look.

But before he could open his mouth to defend himself again, He Chongyuan interrupted him with a frown: "The clear will be clear, and the turbid will be turbid. Why bother to defend yourself?"

Xiao Yunzheng clenched his fists in anger.

Why didn't He Chongyuan say the phrase "the innocent are innocent" when she directly convicted him? He had important state affairs to tell his father. Who knew that this eunuch was more of a hindrance than a help, and brought the matter to this stupid woman.

Xiao Yun'an would never have thought that what happened today was all Gu Youning's doing.

He suppressed the violent anger in his heart, thinking that the Queen Mother's birthday was approaching, and he would definitely be able to see his father then.

Also, he could prepare a good gift to ask the Queen Mother to release him from his house arrest.

If he had not been under house arrest this time, he would have reported the Dengzhou incident to his father.

"Master, I think the Second Prince is still dissatisfied."

After Xiao Yun'an left, Jinzhu said worriedly.

"It doesn't matter whether I obey or not. I just want to live up to the emperor's kindness."

"The Queen Mother is particularly displeased with the Second Prince because of Prince Rong's incident. She recently issued an order for him to be confined to his room. He should compromise and live a simple life."

He Chongyuan said lightly.

"Second Prince, don't you know that in this entire palace, only the master is sincere to him and is willing to teach him carefully."

"When the master has his own prince, he will surely be able to teach him to be wise and kind."

Jinzhu said with a smile.

"If I had a child, I would only wish him to be a rich and idle man, living a peaceful and happy life."

"Your Majesty, my child and I, our family of three, are living like ordinary people in Guanju Palace. Isn't that wonderful?"

He Chongyuan showed a satisfied smile on her face.

……

Changchun Palace.

"Master, I asked the eunuch who went to Guanju Palace with Xiao Shengzi..."

Tan Yin reported what Xiao Shengzi said and did in Guanju Palace.

"Did Xiao Shengzi go anywhere else after that?"

Gu Youning really couldn't tell anything wrong from their words and actions, but she had suffered too much in her previous life, and in this life, except for Tan Yin and Xian Yu, she would no longer trust anyone easily.

"No."

Tan Yin endured for a long time before asking, "Master, do you think there's something wrong with Xiao Shengzi?"

Xiao Shengzi used to work in the Internal Affairs Bureau. He was well-informed and helped Tan Yin a lot. She really treated Xiao Shengzi as her own.

Gu Youning shook her head, she didn't know.

Xiao Shengzi's inappropriate behavior made her wary, but from beginning to end, Xiao Shengzi had never done anything to harm Changchun Palace, and even Zheng'er liked him very much.

"Go tell Xianyu that Xiao Shengzi is not allowed to get close to the eldest prince from now on. You can make it more obvious."

Gu Youning can take risks with himself, but there must be no hidden dangers around Zheng'er.

"master……"

"Whether it's a human or a ghost, we'll eventually find out."

Gu Youning interrupted Tan Yin's attempt to plead for mercy.

If Xiao Shengzi came to Changchun Palace for a real purpose, then knowing that he was being ostracized by his master and servants, he would probably not be able to resist taking some action.

……

"The ladies in the palace have been working so hard these days preparing for the Empress Dowager's birthday. You have all worked so hard and made so many contributions. It's time to relax a little. Today is sunny and windless. I have had food and snacks prepared throughout the Imperial Gardens. You ladies can go and have a look."

In Fengyi Palace, after the concubines exchanged greetings, the queen said gently to the people below.

"Your Majesty, I heard that there are many rare koi in the lake of the Imperial Garden recently. They are all newly brought in as tribute from various places. They are swimming together, which is really beautiful. Why don't you take me to see them?"

The person who answered the phone was Fang Cainu, who lived with Chen Yufei in Gyeongbokgung Palace.

She was wearing an ordinary palace dress today, but there was an exquisite rose gold hairpin in her hair.

"I haven't been feeling well lately, so I won't go over to join in the fun, as I'm afraid of disturbing your fun."

"Besides, if I don't go, you can be more at ease."

The Queen said this very considerately, and everyone then realized that the Queen did look a little tired.

So, except for the Queen, all the concubines went to the Imperial Garden after leaving Fengyi Palace.

When they arrived at the Imperial Garden, they saw many koi fish in different postures in the lake, which looked novel and interesting. However, Gu Youning just glanced into the lake casually and walked back.

The waterside is where accidents are most likely to happen.

"Sister Gu, why are you walking so fast? Isn't this koi pretty?"

"Of course it looks good."

Gu Youning narrowed his eyes and looked at Fang Cainv, with whom he had never had any interaction before.

"I am a humble servant, but I have never seen such a beautiful koi, but..."

Fang Cainv glanced meaningfully at the lake.

Nearby the lake, Concubine Zheng was surrounded by palace maids from Cheng'an Palace, occupying a large area. Next to her were several beauties and talented women. People of Fang Cainu's status naturally did not dare to squeeze in.

"Sister Gu probably thinks there are too many people here. Why don't we go to the other side of the pavilion and see if we can see it there."

As he spoke, Gu Youning's arm was grabbed.

She was about to break free, but she caught a glimpse of Fang Cainu's maid standing aside in an extremely alert manner, as if she was ready to rush over at any time.

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