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

Concubine Zheng was not prepared to say anything. She knew that the emperor and the empress dowager had always been at odds, and that the emperor valued his eldest son. She would definitely not be happy about sending the eldest prince to Ci'an Palace.

She glanced at Gu Youxin who was eager to try next to her and sneered in her heart. She just needed to watch the Gu sisters fight leisurely.

As for the matter that was planned before, we can wait and see. Anyway, there is as much evidence as we want.

From what she saw, this Fourth Miss Gu probably had little patience and would definitely take action within a few days after bringing the eldest prince to Ci'an Palace.

This is good. With the eldest prince around, the emperor will take his eldest son's maternal family into consideration and perhaps try his best to exonerate the Gu family. But if he loses this support, the emperor will never risk disobeying the empress dowager to protect this bitch.

"Your Majesty, this is not the place for a servant to speak, but I have been serving the Empress Dowager these past few days. The Empress Dowager and everyone in the Ci'an Palace have treated me very well. I dare to offer some advice to my sister."

Seeing that the emperor remained silent, Gu Youxin looked at Gu Youning with anxious eyes, "Sister, it is a great thing that the eldest prince can fulfill his filial duty on behalf of the emperor. Besides, the empress dowager is kind and benevolent. The eldest prince will not be able to bear any grievances in Ci'an Palace. Sister, there is really no need to worry."

"Why? Concubine Gu is not happy about the eldest prince living in Ci'an Palace?"

The Queen Mother leaned back on the bed, snorted coldly, and looked at Gu Youning with an unfriendly look.

Before Gu Youning could speak, the Queen Mother looked at the Emperor's eldest son with dissatisfaction: "I originally thought that Concubine Gu was a dutiful and honest person, but the Emperor has spoiled her these days."

Gu Youxin has been saying a lot of bad things about Gu Youning in front of Ci'an Palace these days. Although the empress dowager understands Gu Youxin's hidden thoughts, she can't help but keep some of them in mind.

Besides, Gu Youxin's piano music can relieve her headache, and those flattering words can touch her heart. Now, among the two sisters of the Gu family, she naturally prefers Gu Youxin.

The emperor saw Gu Youning's body sway, and her originally pretty and bright face turned as white as rice paper, and her smart eyes were also stained with gray. Then she seemed to be unable to support herself and her knees fell to the ground.

The emperor couldn't help but think of the time when Zheng'er just had diarrhea. This usually bold and reckless woman was so heartbroken that she seemed to have lost her mind.

But he couldn't bear to see the woman offend his mother. There was no turning back for the time being. The emperor sighed inwardly, "Don't be angry, mother. I..."

"If the eldest prince can help the queen mother maintain good health, I would naturally be willing to do so. However, the eldest prince is still young, and I am afraid that he will disturb the queen mother. That is why I am worried."

Gu Youning knelt upright on the ground and interrupted the emperor. His face was very sincere, but his nails were deeply embedded in his flesh.

Xiao Heng couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief when he heard that, but when he saw the woman was obviously forcing herself to hold on, he felt a pain in his heart as if it was pricked by a needle.

"Gu Jieyu is indeed sensible and considerate. It is a blessing for the eldest prince to be able to fulfill his filial duty to the empress dowager."

The solemn expression on the queen's face faded away, and she praised in a gentle voice.

"Gu Jieyu is respectful, filial, knowledgeable, and considerate. No wonder the emperor likes you."

Concubine Zheng also spoke with a sour tone on purpose.

But Gu Youning's body shook violently, as if he couldn't bear these words. If it weren't for Tan Yin's support, he would have collapsed to the ground.

"Since this concerns the Empress Dowager's health, you must return to Changchun Palace immediately and make arrangements for Zheng'er's services. You must not let the Empress Dowager worry."

This was the first time the emperor was dissatisfied with the queen, and Ning'er was already trying her best to hold on. Saying these words was like stabbing Ning'er in the heart.

If the woman is left here any longer, with her shallow mind, she might not be able to hold on.

"Concubine obeys the decree."

Gu Youning bowed to everyone in the hall before being helped up by Tan Yin with great difficulty. However, he swayed a little when he stood up, and then walked out the door as usual.

"master!"

Xiao Zuozi, who was guarding outside the hall, saw that Gu Youning looked unhappy, so he rushed forward to help him.

But Gu Youning increased the strength of the hand that was holding Tan Yin.

After receiving Tan Yin's gaze, Gu Youning stroked his forehead and gestured towards the roses below before being supported by the two of them and walking down the stairs.

"master!"

boom!

As soon as he reached the flowerpot, Gu Youning stumbled, which scared Tan Yin and Xiao Zuozi so much that their faces changed. Tan Yin even kicked over the peony flowerpot next to her accidentally while trying to support Gu Youning.

The master and servants were in a mess. Tan Yin whispered something in Xiao Zuozi's ear while supporting Gu Youning.

Xiao Zuozi hurriedly squatted down, and while tidying up Gu Youning's skirt, he put a piece of mud from the peony flowerpot into his arms.

Gu Youning breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Xiao Zuozi succeed, but his face turned pale when he saw the broken flower pot on the ground.

"what happened?"

At this time, the people in the hall were also alarmed. Xiao Heng looked at Gu Youning who had just been helped up, with worry in his eyes, but he finally resisted the urge to move forward.

"Did Concubine Gu fall?"

The queen beside the emperor looked at Gu Youning with concern.

Concubine Zheng, who was standing on the other side of the emperor, looked at the broken flowerpot next to her and her eyes flickered.

"I deserve this. I lost my balance when I was going down the stairs. Tan Yin and Xiao Zuozi were busy helping me up, so I accidentally bumped into the Empress Dowager's peony."

Gu Youning, with the help of Tan Yin and Xiao Zuozi, avoided the broken flowerpot and the mud beside it, stood in a clean place, and then bowed deeply to apologize.

Perhaps because he was not in front of the Queen Mother, Gu Youning no longer pretended to be strong. His expression became even uglier than before, and he looked a little dazed.

Tan Yin and Xiao Zuozi knelt on both sides of Gu Youning with a look of panic on their faces.

Concubine Zheng glanced at the master and servants. They were all clean, without a speck of dirt from the flowerpot. Then, looking at Gu Youning's distraught look, any suspicion she had just had disappeared.

This matter was extremely secretive, so how could Gu Youning think of these potted plants for no reason?

"Okay, don't panic. If this potted plant is ruined, just ask the Ministry of Internal Affairs to send another one. Hurry up and get up."

The Queen said softly.

"Serve your master well."

The emperor glanced at the trembling woman, pressed his thumb hard on the jade ring, said something in a calm voice, and returned to the palace.

The Queen and Concubine Zheng also followed the Emperor in.

There were still many palace servants watching outside the hall. Gu Youning continued to pretend to be unable to hold on and let Tan Yin and Xiao Zuozi help him into the sedan chair.

However, when she got into the sedan chair, she turned her head and instructed Xiao Zuozi to go to the Imperial Hospital immediately to invite Yuan Cai.

Therefore, when Gu Youning arrived at Changchun Palace, Yuan Cai was already waiting in the inner hall.

"Doctor Yuan, there's no need to be so polite, Xiao Zuozi."