Secrets of Yuqing Palace

Wanyu smiled and bowed to Concubine Yi as a junior. Concubine Yi turned her body to the side to avoid her.

She smiled and said, "You don't have to be so polite, Princess."

"Sister Noble Consort is waiting inside. Crown Princess and Xiao Shi, please go in quickly."

Then she looked at Yinzhen again, "Xiaojiu, mother has something else to tell you."

"Go back to Yikun Palace with your mother first, and come back to play with Xiaoshi later."

Yinzhen was stunned for a moment, then nodded in agreement.

"Second sister-in-law, tenth brother, I will go back to Yikun Palace with mother first."

Wanyu smiled and nodded.

"Have a good time, Concubine Yi, and take care, Ninth Brother. We will visit Yuqing Palace next time."

Yinzhen is well-behaved and should be treated well.

After watching the people leave, Wanyu and Yinreng walked inside to the bedroom of Concubine Nianhulu.

Wanyu first bowed to the imperial concubine as a junior, and the imperial concubine smiled and called her up.

Yin? He walked to the imperial concubine's bedside, looked at his mother, whose face was pale, and felt panic in his heart.

"Mother, I have invited my second sister-in-law to come."

"How are you feeling now?"

The imperial concubine looked at her son's young face which was full of worry. She felt bitter in her heart, but she smiled.

"Don't worry, Xiao Shi, mother is fine."

Then she turned her head to look at the Crown Princess who was sitting on an embroidered stool not far away, with a graceful demeanor and full of aura.

"I'm sorry to have made you laugh, Princess."

Wanyu smiled and shook her head.

"Xiao Shi is filial, and the Imperial Concubine is also kind and motherly."

The imperial concubine smiled and then got straight to the point.

"Does the Crown Princess know why I have invited you to Yongshou Palace today?"

Wanyu knew what was going on. She had discussed this matter with Yinreng long ago. If nothing unexpected happened, it would most likely be a case of entrusting the orphan to someone else.

It was no secret in the palace that the imperial concubine's health was getting worse and worse.

If it really came to the point where she needed all the medicine and the five doctors, she would definitely have to arrange her own funeral affairs in advance.

Especially the tenth prince Yin? He is only twelve years old now, still a half-grown child.

There are not many people in the harem that the imperial concubine can trust with her orphan.

Apart from Concubine Yi, there is also herself, the Crown Princess.

Concubine Yi had a good relationship with the ninth and tenth princes, and they had gotten along well over the years.

But Concubine Yi had her own children after all, three princes.

However, Yinzhen was in poor health and fell ill every other day. Concubine Yi was very worried about her son.

The Imperial Concubine was actually not very reassured about entrusting the Tenth Prince to Concubine Yi.

As the Crown Princess, she not only controls the palace power, but also has the responsibility to take care of her younger brothers and sisters.

The most important thing is that Yin has no ambition to compete for that position. For the sake of his future stability, it is safest to join the prince.

(After all, no one knew that the Emperor would live too long and place too much emphasis on power, and even depose his most beloved Crown Prince at will.)

As long as Yin? surrendered to the Crown Prince, there would be no conflicts of interest between them, and the Crown Prince would not be afraid to target Yin?.

Otherwise, Yin would inevitably become a target for opportunists who would fight for power and profit and seek the credit of following the dragon, forcing him to the path of competing for the throne.

At that time, Yin was in danger.

She didn't want to see her son in any danger.

In addition, Yongshou Palace, Yiku Palace and Yuqing Palace had reached a tacit understanding earlier.

The ninth and tenth princes will seek refuge with the crown prince, and the crown prince and his wife will protect these two princes.

Calling the Crown Princess over now also shows the attitude of Yongshou Palace.

It also gave the Crown Prince and Crown Princess a reassurance.

But her health was getting worse day by day, so she wanted to make arrangements for her son before she left.

It was also a good idea to give my son some instructions in advance so that he would not make mistakes and go astray in the future.

Wanyu smiled gently, "Don't worry, Your Majesty, the Crown Prince and I truly treat Xiao Shi as our younger brother."

"I will definitely protect him from now on and won't let him be bullied."

The imperial concubine smiled and said, "With the Crown Princess' words, I feel relieved."

"I believe in the character of the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess."

"But I won't let the Crown Prince and Crown Princess worry in vain."

She looked at the wet nurse Huitu who was standing by her side.

"Give the box to the Crown Princess."

Madam Huitu bowed and said, "Yes."

Nanny Huitu walked up to the Crown Princess holding the small box.

Nanny Sun, who was behind the Crown Princess, stepped forward, took the box from Nanny Huitu, then opened it and presented it to Wanyu.

Wanyu just took a quick look and closed the box.

There was a list in the box. Although she didn't look at it carefully, she knew that it must be a list of connections that the Niuhulu family had built up in the palace.

The Imperial Concubine looked at the Crown Princess meaningfully, and said in an ambiguous tone, "I think the Crown Princess should know what's inside."

"I divided the things into two parts, one for the Crown Princess and one for my sister, Concubine Yi."

Wanyu nodded.

The imperial concubine coughed and continued, "The Crown Princess also has some knowledge of the situation of the Niuhulu family in the previous dynasty."

"Alinga and his brother Faka fought to the death for the title. Especially after the title fell from his brother to Alinga, the Niuhulu family has now been divided."

"Especially Alinga. Even though Xiao Shi is a prince and he'll give him some face because of their uncle-nephew relationship, he won't get close to him just because of that."

"If the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess need help from the Niuhulu family in the future, they can go to my brother, Faka, because of Xiao Shi's relationship."

"I have already received a letter from my brother, who is willing to serve His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

Wanyu understood what the imperial concubine meant.

For Xiao Shi's sake, Faka will join the Eastern Palace, but Alinga will not.

But this just happened to suit Wanyu's wishes.

If it was really Alinga who had defected to the Eastern Palace, it would be difficult for her to take action against Alinga and his wife.

Wanyu smiled and said, "I understand what the noble concubine means."

"Since Lord Faka is sincere, if there is an opportunity in the future, I will return the favor."

The imperial concubine smiled and said, "Then I'll trouble you, Crown Princess."

"I think my brother will also be grateful to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and His Majesty the Crown Princess."

It is not surprising that she favors her brother Faka. The fact is that the brother and sister are from the same mother as the second empress, Niohuru, and are both born to Niohuru Ebilun's concubine, Shushujueluo.

Alinga was the son of Ama Ebilun's third wife, Bayara, and was even ten years younger than himself.

Alinga was only ten years old when she entered the palace and became the emperor's concubine.

So the relationship between the two siblings is not very close.

In comparison, she definitely hopes that her own brother can live a better life.

Yin, who was sitting next to Noble Consort Niuhulu, listened to their conversation and his eyes flickered.

Looking at his pale mother, he pursed his lips and said nothing in the end.

Wanyu shook her head and smiled, "This palace and the prince also hope that Xiao Shi can have an uncle who truly loves him and protects him after he leaves the palace and builds his own mansion."

The imperial concubine looked at her son and smiled, "That's right."

"Xiao Shi is a simple and honest person. With the Crown Prince and Crown Princess taking care of him, I am very relieved."

"My only concern is that if I'm gone, no one will be able to choose a good wife for him."

Wanyu immediately said, "What kind of daughter-in-law does the Imperial Concubine want? I can tell Khan Amat when the time comes."