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

Lady Wen sneered.

"Don't worry, the people left behind by my uncle are already being cleared out. In a few days, Gu Youxin will definitely have no one to use."

Lady Wen continued, she was indeed very angry. That day, when she saw Jin Hua and Gu Youxin having close contacts, she hadn't thought too much about it. But she didn't expect that Jin Shu and Nanny Cen had found out that many of the Wen family's connections in the palace were actually in the hands of her uncle.

Her uncle has always been a man of great ambition and talent, otherwise her grandfather would not have passed the position of head of the family directly to her father, bypassing the eldest son.

Fortunately, she discovered it in time, otherwise the Wen family would not know when they were being used as scapegoats.

"Have you sent someone to contact those people?"

Lady Wen thought of the second thing that happened today.

"No, Gu Youxin has been in a lot of trouble recently, and I haven't had time to do other things. Even if I want to use these people, I have to discuss it with you."

Of course, Gu Youning would not reveal his true intention of not taking action.

But unexpectedly, Lady Wen frowned after hearing this: "But..."

"If it's inconvenient to say it, forget it."

Gu Youning said very understandingly.

"It's not inconvenient at all. I've even given you the list of these people. What else can I hide?"

Lady Wen rolled her eyes at Gu Youning and continued, "Someone has been trying to get in touch with the Wen family these past few days, but most of them are following orders from my uncle. Madam Cen has tried to stop them, but she hasn't figured out who's behind them."

"Even the people of your Wen family can't find out, so this person must be extremely powerful in the harem or very well hidden."

Gu Youning knew in her heart that the person behind this was probably the one from Fengyi Palace. However, although she saw the sincerity and true heart of Lady Wen today, her Zheng'er was in a dangerous situation now, so she had to keep some precautions in mind.

"This person is very quick. The two palace maids in the Shangqin Bureau who had contact with your sister have disappeared."

Lady Wen frowned even tighter.

"You didn't get anything out of Jinhua's mouth?"

Gu Youning asked.

Gu Youxin contacted Jinhua on the first day, which shows that Jinhua has a high status in the network of the Wen family's eldest branch.

"She refused to say a word. Perhaps my uncle was exploiting her weakness."

Lady Wen sneered, "What a fool! My uncle is a man of few feelings and loyalty. He abandons people who are no longer useful to him."

"She's been lurking by your side for these days. Even though she's failed, you still need to be careful."

In fact, it would be better to get rid of the person as soon as possible. In Zhaoqing Palace, there lives the thoughtful Lin Yu Nu.

But Gu Youning couldn't say this.

"I know, with Nanny Cen and Jinqin watching over us, nothing will happen."

Wen Meiren waved her hand nonchalantly.

"Okay, I'm leaving now. I was anxious to tell you this so I could help you, but I thought it was too simple."

"But you've seen the list, and you should know that there are people from our Wen family in Ci'an Palace. Madam Cen has checked that person, and he's credible, but he's just a lowly eunuch, so I'm afraid he can't be of much help."

Lady Wen mentioned this again before she left.

"Thank you. I'll definitely let you know if I need anything."

Gu Youning stood up to see him off.

After seeing off Concubine Wen, the back hall was also cleaned up, and all the necessary instructions to his son were given. Gu Youning was about to send his son to Ci'an Palace when Cao Zhong arrived.

"Jieyu, the Emperor orders you to send the eldest prince to Ci'an Palace tomorrow."

"Eunuch Cao, will the Queen Mother blame the Emperor for this?"

Gu Youning was naturally happy that Zheng'er could stay in Ci'an Palace for one less day, but her face showed a look of both joy and worry, and the worry even exceeded the joy.

"Don't worry, Concubine. The Emperor has already discussed this with the Empress Dowager. This palace move is a major event. The Emperor has specifically asked the Imperial Astronomical Bureau to calculate the time, and tomorrow's noon hour is best."

Cao Zhong said with a smile.

"That's good. Thank you, Eunuch Cao, for coming to let me know."

Gu Youning showed a look of relief on his face at the right time.

"I have one more thing to tell you. Your palace's young master, Shengzi, is quite clever. This time, you can have him accompany the eldest prince. Your Majesty and you can both feel more at ease."

Cao Zhong repeatedly said he dared not, and then told another story.

"The Emperor has always been extremely concerned about Concubine Jieyu and the First Prince."

After Cao Zhong said this, he bowed and walked out.

Gu Youning did not feel the emperor's feelings as Cao Zhong thought.

Xiao Shengzi was indeed a man arranged by the emperor.

No matter what, it is a good thing for Gu Youning now.

Since Xiao Shengzi was the emperor's man, she no longer had her previous doubts. Xiao Shengzi was also very capable. If he could go to Ci'an Palace with Zheng'er, Zheng'er's safety would indeed be better guaranteed.

In the blink of an eye, it was lunch time.

Gu Youxin had not returned as usual, so Caiyuan naturally stayed in Ci'an Palace to serve. Tan Yin took the opportunity to replace the datura powder in Caiyuan's room.

After lunch, Gu Youxin couldn't bear to leave his son, so he stayed with him the whole afternoon.

It was not until it was dark and the mother and son had finished their dinner that Gu Youning coaxed her son to sleep.

"Master, the Holy Chariot is coming to our palace."

As soon as he left the back hall, Xiao Zuozi came running over to report.

"As the master expected, the emperor has arrived at this hour."

Tan Yin said.

Gu Youning just smiled faintly in the corridor. When she was in Ci'an Palace, she deliberately aroused the emperor's pity. Later, when Cao Zhong came, she deliberately expressed her concern for the emperor.

Now that the matter is done and they, mother and son, are going to suffer this disaster, she will make the most of it. She is no longer the Gu Youning in her previous life who could only helplessly hold her seriously ill son and cry.

"Master, what are you doing?"

But the next moment, Tan Yin's surprised voice sounded in front of the back hall.

"You stay here first, and come to the front hall after the Holy Emperor arrives."

Gu Youning handed the feather satin cloak he had taken off to Tan Yin, and walked slowly towards the front hall alone in his own purple clothes.

The moonlight was very bright tonight, and Gu Youning had asked people to extinguish many palace lanterns in advance. She walked slowly under the corridor, as if blending into the cold moonlight, making people feel desolate and uncomfortable at a glance.

"The Emperor has arrived!"

This scene happened to be seen by the emperor who had just entered the palace.

"Ning'er!"

The emperor called out subconsciously and strode down the corridor.

Gu Youning just stared blankly at the person coming over. Even when the emperor walked up to her, she didn't even think of greeting him. She said in a hoarse voice, "Why is the emperor here?"

Looking at the woman whose eyes had lost their former brilliance, the emperor frowned slightly: "I... why are your hands so cold?"

The emperor felt a chill as he touched Gu Youning's hand. Seeing the woman in front of him wearing only thin clothes, his face was filled with anger: "What are you doing? Are you deliberately ruining yourself?"

"No, concubine..."

"master!"

Before Gu Youning could finish his words, he saw Tan Yin rushing over with a cloak in her hand, followed by two palace maids.

"How do you serve your master?"

The emperor had already draped his sable fur coat over Gu Youning.

"This servant deserves death! I was waiting to arrange the gifts for the Crown Prince to take to Ci'an Palace tomorrow, but before I knew it, my master was no longer in the palace."

Tan Yin quickly knelt down and apologized.

"Okay, get up and prepare some hot water for your master to wash up."

The emperor thought of the woman's distraught look just now. She probably didn't even know where she was going, let alone whether she was hot or cold.