The Eldest Daughter Reborn: She Provoked the Obsessive Crown Prince and Couldn't Escape

Fu Luan grasped Yuan Jiu's hand and smiled, saying, "You helped me avoid disaster yesterday without hesitation."

"Why are you being so hesitant and stammering now that you've woken up? You said you like me, but you're hiding something from me!"

Yuan Jiu sighed before saying, "Logically speaking, I really can't bring myself to say this."

"But if we're talking about recognizing a mother figure, there's one person who's more suitable than these three!"

"Who?"

"Li Qingluan!"

Fu Luan bit her lip and remained silent.

"If A-Luan doesn't like it, I..." Yuan Jiu, seeing her like this, realized he had said too much and tried to make amends;

He was afraid that she might mistakenly think that he had intentionally mentioned Qingluan because of what happened last night.

But Fu Luan didn't seem to mind. "Xiao Jiu, can you tell me your thoughts?"

Yuan Jiu sighed again: "We say we're looking for a 'mother,' but what we're really looking for are allies with shared interests."

"Although Qingluan is young, she was taught by you."

“She’s one of ours, and Yuan Rui will definitely be on her side.”

"If she gains favor in the future, wouldn't she be more convenient to use than those whose backgrounds are unknown?"

Fu Luan sorted out his thoughts.

Yuan Jiu's words make sense, but using Li Qingluan is like taking a huge gamble.

She did not exist in the harem in her previous life, and although she has gained favor in this life through Fu Luan's plan, her future development is unknown.

the most important is……

"You previously said you wanted to recognize a concubine who had no sons and preferably had daughters;

"But Qingluan is only eighteen or nineteen years old, and she has no daughter to rely on at the moment. It is hard to say whether she will have a prince in the future."

"However, Xiao Jiu, if you are determined to be loyal to Li Qingluan, then I respect your decision."

"She would probably be very willing to take on this 'task.' But..."

Fu Luan analyzed the pros and cons for him point by point, just as she had done when she supported Yuan Lu in the Eastern Palace.

However, Yuan Jiu was much smarter than that good-for-nothing Yuan Lu; he understood immediately.

What's even more commendable is that he has an ambitious heart;

Although this "ambition" is essentially for her sake, it's still much better than nothing!

Yuan Jiu sighed again, "I know that using Li Qingluan is a risky move. The Emperor's mind is unfathomable."

"Moreover... she was favored by the emperor last night, but received no promotion today; "

"It is truly strange that you were only granted the residence of 'Jade Snow and Rainbow Robes'."

"My father appears to treat all his concubines equally, but in reality, he has his own plans."

"Since Ah Luan already has a plan, let's proceed according to Ah Luan's plan first."

"If anything unexpected happens, just consider Li Qingluan a backup plan!"

Fu Luan nodded, "That's the only way!"

As planned, she brought congratulatory gifts to Consort Rou's palace;

Just in case, she quietly instructed Hua Luo, "Wait for me at the door. If anything happens later..."

"Fu Luan pays respects to Consort Rou; congratulations on Consort Rou's promotion..." Fu Luan knelt down to pay his respects;

Rou Guiyi, however, was only focused on blowing away the steam from the tea and didn't really look up at her.

"Oh, isn't this the newly promoted Lady of Langya? You were promoted on the same day as me, and now you've come all this way with gifts;

"Is this a veiled criticism that I am ignorant of etiquette and don't even know how to prepare a congratulatory gift?" Consort Rou sneered, still ignoring Fu Luan.

Fu Luan replied neither humbly nor arrogantly, "I dare not, I..."

"Hmph, you don't dare? Is there anything in this world that you, the young lady of the Fu family, 'don't dare' to do?"

“Even the favored Consort Yun was brought down by you and demoted to Consort Yun overnight;

"What else are you afraid of?" Upon hearing this, Rou Guiyi slammed her teacup down.

"Please be aware, Lady Rougui: I only met Yun Cai Nu once, and I don't even know her given name."

"What's the point of trying to pull her off her horse? And why would you want to pull her off her horse?" Fu Luan asked seriously.

"I'm afraid that Yun's sudden rise to favor was inextricably linked to Consort Rou."

“That day seemed to be…” Fu Luan thought carefully, recalling when Yun Shi humiliated her in the garden;

It just so happened that Hua Luo was standing up for Yuan Rui and complaining about Rou Guiyi, who was still Shu Deyi at the time.

Now the problem is clear—

Although Yun's rise to favor was due to Fu Luan's influence, Shu Deyi's behind-the-scenes maneuvering was also indispensable.

Fu Luan's people complained that Yun Shi overheard Shu Deyi's words, so how could she not rush to "protect her master"?

Yun offended Fu Luan in order to help Shu Deyi vent his anger, and was ultimately killed by Fu Luan. Shu Deyi also had his arm broken by Fu Luan.

Today, Shudeyi has become Rouguiyi and has risen to become the "head of the six rites";

Fu Luan came to her door in person again, how could she not stand up for herself?

But Fu Luan doesn't necessarily have to put up with her attitude!

Consort Rou sneered, "Hmph, she met with you this afternoon and fell out of favor tonight."

"How dare you be so sharp-tongued and say it has nothing to do with you? Guards!"

Fu Luan said calmly, "Your Excellency, please calm your anger. The matter of Lady Yun is indeed unrelated to me."

"I think Yun Cai Nu and I have no past grudges or recent enmity;

"What good would it do me to pull her off her horse?"

"If I may be so bold as to say this, I will definitely remarry in the future."

"No matter which prince I marry, the ladies will always be Fu Luan's mothers."

"Even if you gave me a hundred lives, I wouldn't dare offend my mothers! I hope Consort Rou will understand!"

Rou Guiyi thought about it and seemed to think that Fu Luan's words made sense;

Moreover, she is the future Crown Princess and has many powerful backers.

Unlike those princes and princesses who had neither mothers nor favor.

She gestured for the palace servants to leave, then snorted, "You know how to talk! Get up, what are you still kneeling there for?"

"Are you afraid others won't know that Miss Fu has been wronged in front of me?"

Fu Luan then got up.

Rou Guiyi tapped her fingers on the coffee table, not even having anyone serve tea to Fu Luan, let alone tea snacks or a return gift.

Fu Luan smiled and said, "I came today not only to present a congratulatory gift to Consort Guiyi, but also to discuss something with her."

"Hmph, I was wondering... why did the noble and precious Lady Langya suddenly decide to come here today?"

"So it's because 'you don't visit the temple unless you have a reason'!" Rou Guiyi said disdainfully.

How could Fu Luan not see the contempt on Rou Guiyi's face?

She gripped the hem of her clothes tightly, repeatedly telling herself to be patient, "It's all for Xiao Jiu..."

Fu Luan smiled again and said, "Your Highnesses are usually very busy, so we who have nothing to do would not dare to bother you."

"Consort Rou is a straightforward person, so I'll get straight to the point—I would like to invite Consort Rou to be the mother of Prince Yan, Yuan Jiu!"

Rou Guiyi's fingers, which had been tapping on the coffee table, stopped abruptly.

"Oh? That is indeed a 'good thing'! But the Lady of Langya;"

"What makes you think I would agree to your request? Although I am not as young as you;

"But she can still be described as young and beautiful, and she is currently enjoying the Emperor's favor."

"Having your own son is inevitable. Why bother adopting such a cheap son?"

"And she's been crippled!" Rou Guiyi said disdainfully.

"Hmph, son? Until that emperor dies;"

"I haven't seen you give birth to a piece of barbecued pork, yet you call yourself a son!" Fu Luan sneered inwardly.