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

Inside the palace, after the Emperor and Empress and Gu Youning paid their respects to the Empress Dowager, Xiao Yunzheng and Xiao Yunan also stepped forward and saluted with their fists clenched, "Grandson pays his respects to the Imperial Grandmother."

"Mother, since the Astronomical Bureau said that the excessive Yin energy in Ci'an Palace is endangering your health, I am afraid that Zheng'er's Yang energy alone is not enough, so I asked Yun'an to live with us as well. Your health is the most important thing."

The emperor knew that his mother had never liked her two sons, so he spoke first.

"The emperor has a heart."

Xiao Heng used filial piety as an excuse, and the Queen Mother couldn't find a reason to get angry. Besides, having more Yang energy was indeed a good thing for her.

"Sun Angong, take the two princes to the rear hall for placement."

But the Queen Mother really hated Xiao Yun'an and didn't even want to look at him any more. She directly ordered the eunuchs around her to take him away.

Gu Youning was a little confused.

"Empress Dowager, I thought only the eldest prince was coming, so I only cleaned up Jingyi Residence. Now..."

Sun Angong asked with an embarrassed look on his face.

"Jingyi Residence is quite a big place, so we can just put the two of them together."

The Queen Mother spoke carelessly.

Just as Sun Angong was about to respond and leave, Gu Youning, who was standing by, said happily, "The Queen Mother is right. The two children will have company together. If anything happens, the palace servants on both sides can look after each other, and it won't bother you."

When she said the second half of the sentence, she deliberately emphasized her tone a little.

"Concubine..."

"Queen Mother, I'm afraid this is inappropriate."

The queen was about to agree with a smile, but was interrupted by Gu Youxin who suddenly came forward.

"Why?"

The Queen Mother has been very respectful to Gu Youxin these days.

"Children are bound to play around when they're together. If a palace maid fails to take good care of them and they get hurt, the Queen Mother will be worried again, which will be detrimental to your rest and recovery."

"Miss Gu Si is probably overly worried. The eldest prince has always been well-behaved and sensible, and the second prince is quiet and peaceful. How could they possibly cause trouble?"

The Queen smiled.

"Your Majesty, you don't know. This child is well-behaved and sensible when alone, but when together, even the best siblings will become noisy. Just like me and my sister, we usually have the best relationship, but when we stay together all day, we tend to have disagreements and quarrels."

"Sister, don't you think so?"

Gu Youxin bowed to the queen with a worried and respectful look on her face, then raised her eyebrows and looked in the direction of Gu Youning.

She had noticed when she was outside the palace just now that the eldest prince was only followed by six palace servants, but the second prince was followed by eight palace servants. How could she act with so many palace servants watching her?

If something goes wrong, and the only two princes in the palace get into trouble, the emperor will definitely conduct a thorough investigation, and that would be a very difficult situation.

"Sister, what you said makes sense..."

Gu Youning agreed hesitantly, but still wanted to say one more thing: "But..."

"Okay, Sun Angong, have someone prepare another room for the Second Prince to live in."

But before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by the Queen Mother.

"I will obey the Queen Mother's order."

Gu Youning lowered his eyebrows and responded.

"Then I won't disturb my mother's rest."

The emperor said a few more filial words, and seeing that the empress dowager looked gloomy, he was about to take his people and leave.

Gu Youning received the emperor's eye signal and took his leave together.

But when he reached the palace gate, he couldn't help but look inside.

"It'll be fine. Didn't Cao Zhong ask Xiao Shengzi to come along? He will definitely report to me if anything happens."

"With me here, what are you worried about? Stop crying."

Xiao Heng joked.

Upon hearing this, Gu Youning glanced at the king. The shyness and charm between her brows were natural and rare on a woman's face. Xiao Heng unconsciously raised his hand to embrace her.

"Your Majesty, Prime Minister Cui and several officials from the Secretariat are already waiting in the Imperial Study."

As soon as the emperor's hand fell on Gu Youning's waist, a eunuch from Qianming Palace came hurriedly to report.

The emperor frowned slightly. Ning'er had just been riding with him, so naturally his sedan chair had not come over... but the political affairs ahead were more important.

"Your Majesty, please go and take care of government affairs. I will just walk back slowly."

"I am wearing very warm clothes today."

Gu Youning was tactful and authentic.

Gu Youning was not confident enough that she could compare with the affairs of the court.

"You will serve the Concubine well and wait for her to return to the palace."

Sure enough, the emperor hesitated for only a moment before giving instructions to the palace maids from Changchun Palace who followed him.

Only after watching the emperor's carriage disappear at the other end of the palace road did Gu Youning leave the gate of Ci'an Palace.

"I was really shocked just now. I thought you were confused for a moment and let the eldest prince and the second prince live together. Later, when I saw the fourth lady refute the queen, I understood your intention."

When they were a little further away from Ci'an Palace, Tan Yin spoke.

"This time, I used the theory of celestial phenomena to make Zheng'er leave me. Although it suits the Queen's wishes, but Gu Youxin was able to ask Qin Tinglu, the Junior Supervisor of the Imperial Astronomical Bureau, so the Queen must be wary. After what happened today, even if the Queen still helps Gu Youxin, she will definitely not let her feel at ease."

"The best thing about our Empress is that she has everything under her control, and she holds the position of Empress Dowager of the Fengyi World."

Gu Youning felt relieved when she thought of the gloom in the queen's eyes when she was riding with the emperor.

As long as there is a weak spot in your heart, she will poke you with the knife.

The Empress loves her unique power and status, while Concubine Zheng loves the emperor's unique favor. In this world, if one is too obsessed with the unique thing, he will become obsessed with it and lose his previous careful calculations.

"master……"

As soon as he entered the West Six Palaces from Ninghui Gate, Gu Youning was supported by Tan Yin.

Following Tan Yin's gaze, I saw a eunuch in a python robe and two young eunuchs hurried over here.

Gu Youning took a closer look and knew the identity of the person.

"The servant He Jin pays his respects to Concubine Gu."

"Eunuch He, please stand up! But what happened?"

On that cold winter day, He Jin's head was covered in sweat and his breathing was particularly obvious.

"The eldest prince has moved into Ci'an Palace. As per custom, the Ministry of Internal Affairs has to purchase additional items for the two princes. Your Majesty has indicated that matters concerning the eldest prince still need to be discussed with you, fearing that the servants might make decisions privately and cause him harm."

He Jin bowed slightly and said respectfully.

"Eunuch He, you are too kind. I am naturally at ease with the work of the Ministry of Internal Affairs."

Gu Youning said politely, without any abnormality on his face.

"Your servant thanks Concubine for your compliments, but it's rare for His Majesty to be so attentive and considerate to you. Other masters must be envious, and I cannot let you down easily."

He Jin was polite in his words and actions.

"May I return to Changchun Palace with Concubine Jieyu to discuss this matter in detail?"

He Jin was in charge of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and had always been favored by the concubines. At this point, Gu Youning naturally agreed happily.

"Please come in, Concubine."

He Jin, however, followed the palace maids of Changchun Palace with two young eunuchs.

When the palace people saw this scene, they were even more surprised.