Consort Zhuang doesn't want palace intrigue; she just wants to raise her child and live a caref

Hearing this, Consort Chen raised her head, a flash of resentment in her eyes, and replied indignantly, "Your Majesty, you don't know, that so-called legitimate son is nothing but an ungrateful wretch! He is the son of Father's concubine, Ruan. When this child was just weaned, Ruan shamelessly begged Father to register him under Mother's name. From then on, this child has become a thorn in my mother's side..." Consort Chen paused slightly, seemingly recalling many unbearable past events. Su Nuannuan, relying on her imagination, was able to roughly sketch out the scene.

This is nothing more than the usual cliché plot of a concubine trying to take the place of the principal wife, while Prefect Chen dotes on his concubine and even goes so far as to kill his first wife.

"So, what exactly is your mother's situation now?"

Before offering assistance, it is essential to ascertain the true condition of the person being rescued. After all, if the person is already terminally ill, and unfortunately dies during the rescue process, it would be like having mud all over your pants – even if it's not excrement, it's still excrement.

"Before I entered the palace, my mother had already gone to another residence to recuperate. If I cannot bring her out of that residence, I am truly worried that my father will really take drastic measures against her."

"In that case, how do you plan to save your mother? Are you going to bring her directly to the capital, or will you have your parents divorce?"

"I hope they can divorce. In fact, Mother has always had this idea, but Father has always refused to agree. The reason is simple: once Father agrees to the divorce, Mother will definitely take all of her dowry with her. Without the support and assistance of Mother's generous dowry, how can Father's meager salary support his usual life of luxury?"

Upon hearing this, Su Nuannuan couldn't help but wonder to herself: Could it be that all the money he embezzled and accepted as bribes was just for decoration?

Could Su Nuannuan really believe that this Prefect Chen is an honest and upright official? As the saying goes, "A clean prefect for three years can amass a fortune," and this is by no means an empty boast.

Chen Guiren, who was standing to the side, seemed to have seen through Su Nuannuan's thoughts. She then spoke in a sarcastic tone: "All the money he embezzled has long been given to that high-ranking official in the capital! Don't be fooled by his audacity to embezzle and accept bribes. In reality, he is a coward who would never dare to enjoy those ill-gotten gains for himself."

Hearing this, Su Nuannuan couldn't help but feel a little surprised. However, upon closer reflection, the various behaviors of Prefect Chen in her memory did indeed reveal some cautious and scheming characteristics.

“In that case, a divorce would be easier to handle. I will arrange for the Duke of Zhenguo’s mansion to send people to deal with this matter. However…” Su Nuannuan paused slightly, then looked at Consort Chen with a serious expression and continued, “In the coming period of time, I’m afraid you will need to be patient and endure some hardship.”

Upon hearing this, Consort Chen nodded without hesitation and replied, "Your Majesty, please speak freely. As long as my mother can be successfully divorced, I am willing to endure any injustice." Her words revealed an unwavering determination.

Su Nuannuan nodded slightly and said softly, "First, you must find a way to get the Emperor to send you to the Cold Palace. As for the news of your demotion to the Cold Palace, I will specifically instruct someone to deliver it to your father a little later than the people from the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion."

As for your mother's dowry, take as much as you can of things like gold and silver jewelry. However, you'll need to carefully consider the dowry shops.

You must find a way to separate it from your mother first, otherwise, it may not be so easy to take it away smoothly.

Once the divorce is completely settled, the shops will be transferred back to your mother's name. As for how to handle these shops afterwards, that's entirely up to your mother.

If you agree to this plan, then I can arrange for people from the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion to travel to Qingzhou tomorrow to handle this matter.

Upon hearing this, Consort Chen quickly rose and bowed, saying, "Of course I agree, and my mother will have no objections either. I thank Your Majesty for your great kindness!"

Su Nuannuan smiled slightly, gently waved her hand to indicate that she should sit down, and at the same time extended her hand in a gesture of invitation, inviting Consort Chen to taste the tea together, and said, "There is no need for such formality between us. Back then, we were the closest of friends." After saying that, she leisurely picked up the exquisite teacup in front of her, first carefully brought it close to her nose to smell the delicate fragrance, and then took a small sip.

Then, Su Nuannuan introduced to Chen Guiren, "This is fresh osmanthus that was just picked this year. After being dried, it is brewed with jasmine flowers and rosebuds that were also picked and dried this year. Come on, try it and see how it tastes!"

"Your Majesty still loves airing things out!" Consort Chen said with a smile, gently picking up her exquisite teacup, taking a sip of flower tea, and speaking slowly.

Upon hearing Consort Chen's words, Su Nuannuan's thoughts were instantly drawn back to the past. Memories of drying things flooded her mind like a tide, clear and vivid.

It turns out that the original owner of this body was someone who had a special fondness for dried flowers.

She wasn't drying these flowers to make tea, but for a unique purpose—to make sachets. That's why the small garden in the Cuiwei Palace used to be filled with all sorts of colorful flowers; however, after she transmigrated, she replaced them all with vegetables, except for a few edible flowers.

Yes, it's just a bit small.