Nangong Yu nodded: "What Mother Consort said is indeed true. Apart from Nangong Li, the other princes are not Nangong Huan's bloodline, including the eldest and second princes!"

Consort Liu swayed slightly upon hearing Nangong Yu's words, "No wonder, no wonder after their mother passed away, His Majesty sent them to their maternal grandparents' home to guard the border!"

Nangong Yu smiled and shook her head: "Your Highness is wrong again. Consort Shu and Consort Xian are still alive and well. Nangong Huan allowed them to fake their deaths and escape, change their names and surnames, and leave the palace to live with their loved ones forever!"

Oh, right, and there's also the biological father of my eldest and second eldest brothers, who is also the current husband of Consort Shu and Consort Xian! They're a family of three; I heard my eldest brother already has a child! Now they're enjoying family life, far removed from the court's strife, living a very happy life!

After hearing Nangong Yu's words, Consort De smiled and looked at Consort Liu: "Yu'er, please don't provoke Consort Liu anymore. I'm afraid she might bite her tongue and commit suicide in a fit of anger."

However, I will give you a chance to confront Nangong Huan directly and ask why he treated you this way. You can also ask who the biological father of your son is. Consort Gui, haven't I been very kind?"

Upon hearing Consort De and her son's words, Consort Liu clutched her chest and exclaimed, "I don't believe a word you say! Even if it's true, why are Consort Shu and Consort Xian able to elope with their beloved, while I'm left behind in the palace?"

Nangong Yu glanced at the Imperial Concubine: "It seems that Fourth Prince's brain really comes from the Imperial Concubine, so stupid and dull."

What makes you think you can compare to Consort Shu and Consort Xian? Consort Shu and Consort Xian's father played a crucial role in Nangong Huan's ascension to the throne! Moreover, they were very close friends with the Empress. Nangong Huan married them to cover up the truth that he favored Mu Yuyan the most!

Marrying you was just a ploy to make you a target in the harem. He already knew your father harbored rebellious intentions, and the Empress was not good at managing the affairs of the harem. Marrying you was just a way to get you to help manage the harem!

Do you really think that Nangong Huan and Nangong Li were completely unaware of what your Duke Dingguo's mansion has done all these years? What my mother and I never expected is that the Duke Dingguo is truly a sycophantic, opportunistic villain. For high office and wealth, he would even disregard his own daughter and grandson!

Upon hearing Nangong Yu's words, Consort Liu could no longer stand and fainted.

The maid who had just fed her the medicine quickly helped Consort Liu up: "Your Highness, Your Highness, please wake up..."

Nangong Yuchao then made a gesture: "Someone, take those two away as well. Remember to give this palace maid a menstrual softening powder!"

"Yes, Your Highness!" Two men came forward. One knocked the maid unconscious, while the other helped Consort Liu leave through the secret passage.

Consort De nodded to the people in the dining hall: "Pack your things and leave with me as soon as possible! I can't wait to get back to the capital! From today onwards, the world will be in my hands!"

Nangong Yu smiled but didn't say anything: "Congratulations, Mother! Your wish has finally come true!"

Consort De looked at Nangong Yu, a hint of disdain flashing in her eyes before disappearing: "Next, let's go down the mountain to the palace and have a good meeting with your nominally good father!"

However, arrangements still need to be made for the Prince of Pingnan's residence and the Princess's residence!

"Don't worry, Mother. Li Liujin is in our hands. Once we capture Li Liuyun as well, they will be at our mercy! After all, my good brother is just like Nangong Huan, who was so devoted to Li Liuyun that he would even give up his life for her!"

Let alone the mere throne, by controlling Li Liuyun, we have essentially seized control of Nangong Li's lifeline and Achilles' heel! And Li Liujin is the only male heir in the Huainan Prince's mansion!

If anything were to happen to him, the Huainan Prince's Mansion might be without an heir. With him under control, the Xiao family, the Huainan Prince's Mansion, and the Princess's Mansion would all be hesitant to act rashly!

Consort De nodded after hearing Nangong Yu's words: "Now that you mention it, it seems that Nangong Li and the Xiao family are not so scary after all!"

"Mother, rest assured! From today onwards, you will no longer need to compete with others for the Emperor's favor. There will be no more Consort De in this world!"

Upon hearing this, Consort De beamed with joy. She understood it to mean that from this day forward, there would be no more Consort De in the harem, and she would be the supreme Empress Dowager!

The entire realm of Beili is under her control! Nangong Huan is merely a puppet emperor; she is the one who truly holds the reins of power! And Nangong Huan belongs only to her!

Looking at the smile on Consort De's face, Nangong Yu sneered inwardly. From this day forward, Consort De would no longer exist in this world; all that would remain would be a prisoner. When he saw his mother again, he would personally avenge her and himself the many years of separation and the more than ten years of imprisonment!

Nangong Yu pretended not to see the fleeting look of disdain in Consort De's eyes and became even more respectful: "Isn't Mother Consort right? Perhaps from today onwards, I should address you as Empress Dowager!"

Consort De smiled and nodded: "May Buddha bless us, and may all our wishes be fulfilled! I will go down the mountain with them. You go quickly to prepare and send the hostages to the palace in batches! Notify the Duke of Dingguo to lead his men to surround the palace. I will force Nangong Huan to abdicate!"

"Yes! Your son will go down the mountain immediately, capture Li Liuyun, and then reunite with Mother Consort in the palace!"

After Nangong Yu finished speaking, he turned and left the dining hall. Consort De led the group of people, one by one, onto the carriages and headed down the mountain!

After leaving the dining hall, Li Liuyun found a secluded place, took a disguise pill, and transformed into Nanfeng's appearance. He returned to his bedroom, carried the "unconscious" Li Liujin on his shoulder, and in a few flashes, left Huangjue Temple and arrived at the hiding place of the Duke of Dingguo, which Nangong Yu had previously agreed upon.

Li Jin'an, who was following far behind Li Liuyun, couldn't help but sigh that his daughter really brought him so many surprises and unexpected moments!

He had always known that his daughter's medical skills were unmatched, but this was the first time he had seen her display martial arts! He had previously heard Xiao Jinhua say that Yun'er's internal strength was profound, and that she could sever an assassin's heart meridian with a single palm strike, but he had never believed it before!

Now he truly believed it. The facts were right in front of him. Yun'er, with A Jin, left Huangjue Temple without breaking a sweat, her every move as casual as a stroll in a garden!

With such a physique and such skills, even he might not be able to do it. It seems that his daughter really has many secrets!

In fact, Li Liuyun already knew that someone was following her. Ling'er had told her when Li Jin'an appeared!

The reason Li Liuyun revealed his martial arts skills was actually to give Li Jin'an a heads-up.

Li Liuyun arrived at a small path behind Huangjue Temple and, sure enough, saw a seemingly ordinary carriage parked there!

To Li Liuyun's surprise, when the carriage curtain was lifted, the Duke of Dingguo himself stepped out!

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