Not to mention that the flowers in the Imperial Garden had become spirits. In this life, although Concubine Hua released Yu Ying'er, she never saw her again. Yu Ying'er eventually went to the Yangxin Palace and softened the emperor's heart with her singing.

Concubine Hua sent someone to invite Noble Lady Fucha to teach her the rules. The emperor's favor towards Yu Ying'er was no longer the same as before. Instead, he liked to go to the Imperial Garden from time to time.

The grass and trees know that spring will soon return, and all kinds of red and purple flowers compete for beauty.

Concubine Fang's mother, Borjigit, entered the palace.

Fu Qiu helped a beautiful woman into the door of Suiyuxuan. It would be more accurate to say that he was dragged into the door by the beautiful woman rather than helped.

Fu Qiu said helplessly, "Madam, please take your time. There is no need to rush."

The beautiful woman saw Jiang Ruyin waiting at the door of the main hall at a glance, and her eyes lit up.

She took two steps forward and bowed slowly, "Your humble servant greets Her Majesty Fangpin. May Your Majesty be blessed with good health."

Jiang Ruyin's eyes became wet, and she hurried forward to support her, but Borjigit had already stood up on her own.

"Hurry... um, please come in first, mother." Jiang Ruyin knew that her mother was still as jumpy as before, so she had to invite her into the hall first.

Borjigit looked at Jiang Ruyin with satisfaction. She was dressed in a emerald green brocade embroidered with mandarin ducks and daffodils, a headpiece of azure pearls and emeralds, and earrings embroidered with gold and coral. Her peach blossom eyes were bright and her eyebrows were relaxed, revealing a tenderness. Only the corners of her eyes and eyebrows were tinged with a hint of charm.

It was obvious at a glance that she was living a happy life in the palace. Borjigit patted Jiang Ruyin who was extending her hand to help her.

The two smiled at each other, and everything was said without words.

Enter the hall and shield yourself on both sides.

Seeing Borjigit looking around, Jiang Ruyin said angrily, "It's so rare for me to see my mother, and why does she seem to be more concerned with the decorations of this palace than with her daughter?"

Borjigit rolled her eyes at Jiang Ruyin and leisurely adjusted the hairpin on her head. "I was a little worried at first, but seeing how plump and beautiful you are, I know you're doing very well. Your father and I only have you as our daughter. How can you be treated so harshly after marrying into an imperial family?"

When Jiang Ruyin heard this, her nose felt sore.

Yes! The spoiled daughter, whom Prince Yong personally sought in marriage, was pampered and doted on in the harem. But she was blinded by her own ignorance, believing that everyone in the world was good, and ended up becoming a madwoman in the cold palace.

In my previous life, I was trapped in the Forbidden City for several years and never heard any news from my parents. I wonder if my parents have let go of me, their unfilial daughter, and lived a peaceful life.

Seeing Jiang Ruyin's red eyes, Borjigit changed her casual attitude and focused her momentum. "What happened? Is someone bullying you?"

Jiang Ruyin smiled with tears in her eyes, "Once you enter the palace, it's like entering a deep sea. It's too late for a daughter to miss her mother."

"You little girl~" Borjigit rarely showed her coquettishness, then said seriously, "Why don't you hold the little prince up and let me see him?"

Jiang Ruyin said "Hey" and asked Fu Qiu to carry Hongxuan in.

Borjigit took the swaddling clothes and said angrily, "News came from the palace last year that you were pregnant, but then there was no news. The next time we met, I would have become a grandmother."

Although the Borjigit family is Mongolian, they have admired the elegance and talent of the Han people since childhood, so they are accustomed to using Han Chinese titles.

"Oh, what a handsome boy, just like you when you were a child, fair and tender. I really want to take a bite." Borjigit sighed.

Jiang Ruyin's smile froze, and she nearly reached out to snatch it away. Back home, she'd often heard her father say how her mother bit her until she cried when she was little, and now she saw it wasn't a joke.

Borjigit smiled and said, "Why do you really think I have no sense of propriety? You are my darling daughter, and I only wanted to bite you because I love you. But this is my grandson, and I'm really afraid of hurting him."

Jiang Ruyin smiled helplessly, "Mother... I thought that because I insisted on marrying the former emperor, my parents were unhappy and that's why they didn't send a message."

Borjigit said, "I was angry at first, but then I came to my senses. I left home and married far away because it was what my heart wanted. Why should I stop you? I just want you to be happy."

"The mountains are high and the roads are long, so it's hard to pass on a message! I don't want to follow my father's path, so I'll just ask my mother to help me look after you. I'll be your maid in charge."

Jiang Ruyin was not surprised. "It's Shu Dong, right? The palace maid left behind by Concubine Guo Luoluo during the reign of Emperor Kangxi."

Borjigit nodded. "Since the death of Concubine Yi, the people of the Guoluo clan have gradually withdrawn from the palace, fearing that the Aixinjueluo clan would have a handle on them. Shudong had reached old age and no relatives at home, so he stayed in the palace."

Jiang Ruyin nodded. "I don't know about that. Since she's by my side, I will definitely not treat her unfairly."

Borjigit suggested, "When Hongxuan comes of age and has her own household, we can let her leave the palace and retire there."

Jiang Ruyin glanced at Borjigit and asked, "Mother, do you really think that Hongxuan will leave the palace and start his own family in the future?"

Borjigit's smile faltered. "What do you mean?"

Jiang Ruyin nodded.

Borjigit's brows furrowed as she looked deeply at Jiang Ruyin, "Think it over carefully."

Jiang Ruyin whispered, "Mother, since you have entered the palace, how can you not compete for favor? Since you have competed for favor, how can you not become the mother of the country and ascend to the highest position!"

Jiang Ruyin said these outrageous words calmly.

Borjigit looked at her intently for a long time, then smiled and said, "You are worthy of being my daughter."

Jiang Ruyin breathed a sigh of relief and smiled.

Borjigit raised her eyebrows, and for no reason she felt a bit of the arrogance of a Manchu woman. "I've been used to living a carefree life for the first half of my life, so what's wrong with having more imperial grandchildren?"

"Seeing you're doing well, I know you've grown up and have your own plans. I'll leave you the secret link to the Guo Luoluo family I have. There's a Borjigit noblewoman in the palace."

Jiang Ruyin knew very little about this Borjigit noblewoman, and had no memory of her ending in her previous life.

"This Borjigit is from the Bordered Red Banner, one of the lower five banners of Inner Mongolia. She's not a favored daughter in her family, otherwise she wouldn't have been able to enter the palace. My father has been at the peak of his power since the previous dynasty. Don't worry, as long as she's not stupid, she'll help you if you reveal your identity."

Jiang Ruyin knew very little about this person. Although she now had a hidden helper, judging from her mother's description of this person, he didn't seem to be a big shot.

Yes, if he is a famous person, how could he be unknown?

After finishing the business, Jiang Ruyin hurriedly asked, "I wonder if my father and mother are in good health. Is there anything interesting that I don't know?"

Borjigit tilted her head. "We are healthy and well. It was indeed difficult to adapt to your departure, but as time went by, I found it less stressful. There are no more spoiled little girls throwing tantrums..."

"After learning that you were pregnant, I often thought of you when you were little. You would cry for a long time every time you fell. How could my child endure the pain of childbirth..."

(To be continued)

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